Phrases Exercises with Answers for class 7 and worksheet with solution for Elementary English Grammar for CBSE and ICSE students.
Correct heading
Exercise 17.1 Put the words given in the box under the correct heading :-
in town, already, on the top of the page, last Sunday, so, too, almost, at the end of the page, normally, this evening, in her office, heavily,
| Adverbs | Adverb Phrases |
|---|
| already | in town |
| so | on the top of the page |
| too | last Sunday |
| almost | at the end of the page |
| normally | this evening |
| heavily | in her office |
Adverb Phrases
Adverbs and Adverbs Phrases
Exercise 17.3 Use the remaining Adverbs and Adverbs Phrases (Ex.1) in sentences of your own :-
Answers:
1. In town:
She met her old friend while she was in town.
2. On the top of the page:
Please write your name on the top of the page.
3. Last Sunday:
We went on a picnic last Sunday.
4. At the end of the page:
There is a footnote at the end of the page.
5. This evening:
We are planning to go to the movies this evening.
6. In her office:
The manager is currently in her office.
Change the Adverb
Exercise 17.4 Change the Adverb in the sentences below to Adverb Phrases :-
1. We were treated patiently by the doctor.
2. He stopped talking abruptly and hurriedly.
3. The soldiers approached the bridge cautiously.
4. They visited us frequently when we were posted in Delhi.
5. When they saw the police the robbers ran away immediately.
6. He was working downstairs when he heard the shot.
7. Shahrukh Khan loudly cheered his team everyday in the IPL matches.
8. He reached the court early and left late.
Answers:
1. We were treated in a patient manner by the doctor.
2. He stopped talking in an abrupt and hurried manner.
3. The soldiers approached the bridge with great caution.
4. They visited us on frequent occasions when we were posted in Delhi.
5. When they saw the police, the robbers ran away without any delay.
6. He was working on the lower floor when he heard the shot.
7. Shahrukh Khan cheered his team in a loud manner every day in the IPL matches.
8. He reached the court at an early hour and left late.
Adverb Phrases into Adverbs
Exercise 17.5 Change the following Adverb Phrases into Adverbs :-
1. He visits us now and then.
2. At that time I was in London.
3. The hero left the stage in a great hurry.
4. The mosquitoes were in every place in the colony.
5. I looked forward to the match with great eagerness.
Answers:
1. He visits us now and then.
→ He visits us occasionally.
2. At that time I was in London.
→ Then, I was in London.
3. The hero left the stage in a great hurry.
→ The hero left the stage hurriedly.
4. The mosquitoes were in every place in the colony.
→ The mosquitoes were everywhere in the colony.
5. I looked forward to the match with great eagerness.
→ I looked forward to the match eagerly.
Bold Adjective Phrases
Exercise 17.6 Bold Adjective Phrases in the sentences given below :-
1. He wore a robe of red velvet and a crow of gold.
2. The dearest wish of my mother is to own a Mercedes car.
3. He belongs to tribe of Africa.
4. He comes from a village in the remote of the Himalayas.
5. The hut on the top the mountain is mine.
Answers:
1. He wore a robe of red velvet and a crown of gold.
2. The dearest wish of my mother is to own a Mercedes car.
3. He belongs to a tribe of Africa.
4. He comes from a village in the remote of the Himalayas.
5. The hut on the top of the mountain is mine.
Replace the Adjective phrases
Exercise 17.7 Replace the Adjective phrases you have underline in Exercise 6 with Adjectives. and then write down :-
Answers:
1. Original: He wore a robe of red velvet and a crown of gold.
Revised: He wore a velvet robe and a golden crown.
2. Original: The dearest wish of my mother is to own a Mercedes car.
Revised: The maternal wish is to own a Mercedes car.
3. Original: He belongs to a tribe of Africa.
Revised: He belongs to an African tribe.
4. Original: He comes from a village in the remote of the Himalayas.
Revised: He comes from a remote Himalayan village.
5. Original: The hut on the top of the mountain is mine.
Revised: The mountain-top hut is mine.
Add Adjective Phrases
Adjective Phrases
Exercise 17.9 Use the following Adjective Phrases in sentences of your own :-
1. the place of my birth
2. with blue eyes
3. of an interesting
4. of the people
5. next door to us
6. a neatly dressed
7. on your left
8. without homes
9. in front of me
10. on the wall
Answers:
1. The place of my birth
I visited the place of my birth after many years.
2. With blue eyes
She is a charming girl with blue eyes.
3. Of an interesting
He told us a story of an interesting plot.
4. Of the people
The leader spoke passionately about the rights of the people.
5. Next door to us
A new family has moved next door to us.
6. A neatly dressed
A neatly dressed gentleman greeted us at the door.
7. On your left
The library is located on your left as you enter the building.
8. Without homes
The organization helps those without homes to find shelter.
9. In front of me
A beautiful garden was spread out in front of me.
10. On the wall
There was a beautiful painting on the wall of the living room.
Adjective Phrases in the proper place
Exercise 17.10 Correct the following sentences by placing the Adjective Phrases in the proper place :-
1. The lady asked for directions in the blue uniform.
2. The picture has to be dusted on the wall.
3. My sister was talking with a beard to a stranger.
4. That building looks very odd behind the park.
5. In the street I met my friend behind my house.
Answers:
1. Original: The lady asked for directions in the blue uniform.
Corrected: The lady in the blue uniform asked for directions.
2. Original: The picture has to be dusted on the wall.
Corrected: The picture on the wall has to be dusted.
3. Original: My sister was talking with a beard to a stranger.
Corrected: My sister was talking to a stranger with a beard.
4. Original: That building looks very odd behind the park.
Corrected: That building behind the park looks very odd.
5. Original: In the street I met my friend behind my house.
Corrected: I met my friend in the street behind my house.
Noun Phrases
Exercise 17.11 Bold the Noun Phrases in the sentences given below :-
1. A stitch in time saves nine.
2. Children prefer watching television to doing home work.
3. To tell lies is bad; stop it.
4. I do not know about his future programme.
5. Do you realise your mistake now?
6. Do you enjoy playing or watching cricket?
7. A daily swim is a good exercise.
8. It is not impossible now for woman to become pilots.
Answers:
1. A stitch in time saves nine.
2. Children prefer watching television to doing homework.
3. To tell lies is bad; stop it.
4. I do not know about his future programme.
5. Do you realise your mistake now?
6. Do you enjoy playing or watching cricket?
7. A daily swim is a good exercise.
8. It is not impossible now for woman to become pilots.
Noun Phrases
Bold the phrases
Exercise 17.13 Bold the phrases in the following sentences and state whether they are Noun, Adverb or Adjective Phrases. (Write N, Ad, or Adj against the sentences) :-
1. I put my woolens in the cupboard.
2. We now live in a house near the hills.
3. The boy acting the role of Netaji is my son.
4. Do you really need to go so far?
5. We are performing a play of Shakespeare on the stage.
6. They are collecting money for people without homes.
7. It was very hot in the afternoon.
8. Some workers had to work at night.
9. She gets all her grocery from the supermarket.
10. I do not like a liar.
Answers:
1. I put my woolens in the cupboard. (Ad)
2. We now live in a house near the hills. (Ad)
3. The boy acting the role of Netaji is my son. (Adj)
4. Do you really need to go so far? (Ad)
5. We are performing a play of Shakespeare on the stage. (N, Ad)
6. They are collecting money for people without homes. (Adj)
7. It was very hot in the afternoon. (Ad)
8. Some workers had to work at night. (Ad)
9. She gets all her grocery from the supermarket. (Ad)
10. I do not like a liar. (N)