Class 8 Supplement to Elementary English Grammar and Composition : 16 to 20 Answers from the book N.K Aggarwala for CBSE and ICSE students.
Appropriate Phrases
17 Sentences -Simple, Compound, Complex
17.A Read the following instructions and write the correct option.
1.The simple sentence in ma compound sentence can be joined together with a comma and a *c* .
(a) noun (b)preposition (c) conjunction (d) verb
2. The simple sentences in a compound sentence can be joined together with a *b* .
(a) period (b) semicolon (c) question mark (d) exclamation mark
3. The simple sentence in compound sentences are also known as independent *b*.
(a) phrases (b) clauses (c) words (d) predicates
4. Choose the appropriate coordinating conjunction to join these simple sentences into a compound sentence.
Nitin ordered a burger, * c* Manu chose a sandwich.
(a) if (b) nor (c) and (d) or
5. Choose the subordinate clause in the given complex sentence.
When I went to the carnival, I rode on the Ferris Wheel.
(a) if (b) nor (c) and (d) or
6. Choose the subordinate clause in the given complex sentence.
Varsha wrote down my e-mail address, so she would not forget it.
(a) varsha wrote down my e-mail address
(b) my e-mail address
(c) so she would not forget it ‘
(d) she would not
7. A complex sentence has one independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
(a) True (b) False
8. Choose the subordinates clause in the given complex sentence. Alexander, who is fourteen years old, loves to skateboard.
(a) Alexander
(b) who is fourteen years old
(c) Alexander loves to skateboard
(d) loves to skateboard
Answers:
The simple sentence in a compound sentence can be joined together with a comma and a (c) conjunction.
The simple sentences in a compound sentence can be joined together with a (b) semicolon.
The simple sentences in compound sentences are also known as independent (b) clauses.
Choose the appropriate coordinating conjunction to join these simple sentences into a compound sentence.
Nitin ordered a burger, (c) and Manu chose a sandwich.
Choose the subordinate clause in the given complex sentence.
When I went to the carnival, I rode on the Ferris Wheel.
The subordinate clause is “When I went to the carnival”. None of the options provided is correct in this context.
Choose the subordinate clause in the given complex sentence.
Varsha wrote down my e-mail address, so she would not forget it.
The subordinate clause is (c) so she would not forget it.
A complex sentence has one independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
The correct answer is (a) True.
Choose the subordinate clause in the given complex sentence.
Alexander, who is fourteen years old, loves to skateboard.
The subordinate clause is (b) who is fourteen years old.
18 Noun Clauses
18.B Choose the most appropriate noun phrase.
g1. I was showing the tourist _______________________.
a. when to go home
b. what to sell at the market
c. how to get to the hotel
2. Mr Hari told the driver ___________________________.
a. where to send him
b. what to do the meeting
c. what to think
3. One of the players forgot _________________________.
a. when to turn up for practice
b. how to run away
c. where to buy shoes from
4. The chef is wondering _______________________________.
a. when to brush his teeth
b. what to prepare for the important dinner
c. how to wash the car
5. The librarian told Peter _______________.
a. when to start work
b. how to lock up the place
c. what to look out for on the road
6. At the party, she showed him _____________________.
a. what to grow
b. how to dance
c. when to sleep
7. The sergeant is showing him _______________________.
a. what to sing at the concert
b. when to grow his beard
c. how to hold the rifle
8. The usher showed us _________________________________.
a. how to take photographs
b. where to sit
c. when to comb our hair
9. Our teacher told us ____________________________________.
a. what to do with the test paper
b. how to lock up the place
c. where to look for the survivors
10. The stewardess shows the passengers _____________________.
a. when to start work
b. where to land the plane
c. how to fasten the seat belt
Answers:
1. I was showing the tourist (c) how to get to the hotel.
2. Mr. Hari told the driver (a) where to send him.
3. One of the players forgot (a) when to turn up for practice.
4. The chef is wondering (b) what to prepare for the important dinner.
5. The librarian told Peter (b) how to lock up the place.
6. At the party, she showed him (b) how to dance.
7. The sergeant is showing him (c) how to hold the rifle.
8. The usher showed us (b) where to sit.
9. Our teacher told us (a) what to do with the test paper.
10. The stewardess shows the passengers (c) how to fasten the seat belt.
20 Adverbs Clauses
20.B Match the following groups of words to make correct sentences.
| the children were asleep | before she left house |
| she takes her daughter | as if they were very excited |
| after he finished school | whenever they come for a visit |
| until the lesson finishes | while he’s watching TV |
1. He joined the army ___________________________________________________________.
2. he doesn’t like anyone talking to him ___________________________________________.
3. By the time we got back, ____________________________________________________.
4. She turned off the lights __________________________________________________.
5. They acted __________________________________________________________________________.
6. You can’t leave the room ___________________________________________________________.
7. They brings us flowers ____________________________________________________________.
8. Whenever Julie goes, _______________________________________________________________.
Answers:
1. He joined the army after he finished school.
2. He doesn’t like anyone talking to him while he’s watching TV.
3. By the time we got back, the children were asleep.
4. She turned off the lights before she left the house.
5. They acted as if they were very excited.
6. You can’t leave the room until the lesson finishes.
7. They bring us flowers whenever they come for a visit.
8. Wherever Julie goes, she takes her daughter.
22 Conditional Clauses
22.A Work in groups of 3 or 4. One person from from each group will ask questions and another will give their answer. One Example has been given for you.
| 1. If I had one crore rupees… | 2. If I lost my key….. | 3. If I didn’t have a computer… |
| 4. If I didn’t work at a multinational company… | 5. If I lived in England …. | 6. If I had a baby….. |
| 7. If I couldn’t write…. | 8. If my father was famous… | 9. If I was fond of music… |
| 10. If I saw a UFO…. | 11. If I spoke….. | 12. If I got up late for work…. |
Answers:
1. Student A: What would you do if you had one crore rupees?
Student B: If I had one crore rupees, I would invest in property and start my own business.
2. Student A: What would you do if you lost your key?
Student B: If I lost my key, I would call a locksmith to replace it.
3. Student A: What would you do if you didn’t have a computer?
Student B: If I didn’t have a computer, I would find it difficult to stay connected online.
4. Student A: What would you do if you didn’t work at a multinational company?
Student B: If I didn’t work at a multinational company, I might explore opportunities in a local business.
5. Student A: What would you do if you lived in England?
Student B: If I lived in England, I would travel to different parts of Europe during the weekends.
6. Student A: What would you do if you had a baby?
Student B: If I had a baby, I would take a break from work to spend time with my child.
7. Student A: What would you do if you couldn’t write?
Student B: If I couldn’t write, I would use voice-to-text software to communicate.
8. Student A: What would you do if your father was famous?
Student B: If my father was famous, I would try to live up to his legacy while making my own path.
9. Student A: What would you do if you were fond of music?
Student B: If I were fond of music, I would learn to play the guitar or piano.
10. Student A: What would you do if you saw a UFO?
Student B: If I saw a UFO, I would take a picture and report it to the authorities.
11. Student A: What would you do if you spoke five languages?
Student B: If I spoke five languages, I would work as a translator and travel a lot.
12. Student A: What would you do if you got up late for work?
Student B: If I got up late for work, I would inform my boss and rush to the office as quickly as possible.