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An idiosyncrasy is a peculiar habit or characteristic unique to an individual. For example, Dr. Brown always brings a red pencil with him to ______.
An idiosyncrasy is a peculiar habit or characteristic unique to an individual. For example, Dr. Brown always brings a red pencil with him to ______.
meetings
Synecdoche is a figure of speech where a part is used to represent the whole or vice versa. Example: 'The White House' is used to represent the entire ______ administration.
Synecdoche is a figure of speech where a part is used to represent the whole or vice versa. Example: 'The White House' is used to represent the entire ______ administration.
Presidential
The present perfect tense refers to an action completed before now, whereas the past progressive tense refers to an action in progress at a specific point in the ______.
The present perfect tense refers to an action completed before now, whereas the past progressive tense refers to an action in progress at a specific point in the ______.
past
The verb form used to express a command is the base form of the verb, followed by the ______ ending.
The verb form used to express a command is the base form of the verb, followed by the ______ ending.
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The reflexive pronoun refers back to the ______ of a sentence.
The reflexive pronoun refers back to the ______ of a sentence.
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The gerund is a noun form of the verb, ending in ______.
The gerund is a noun form of the verb, ending in ______.
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The word form used to show habitual action is the ______ form of the verb.
The word form used to show habitual action is the ______ form of the verb.
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Complete the sentence using the word 'despite': She studied for her exams despite feeling ______ and overwhelmed.
Complete the sentence using the word 'despite': She studied for her exams despite feeling ______ and overwhelmed.
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Complete the sentence using the word 'consequently': The team's hard work paid off, and they received recognition ______.
Complete the sentence using the word 'consequently': The team's hard work paid off, and they received recognition ______.
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Complete the sentence using the word 'unfortunately': Although I studied all week, I didn't feel confident on examination day, ______.
Complete the sentence using the word 'unfortunately': Although I studied all week, I didn't feel confident on examination day, ______.
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Study Notes
50 Practice Questions for Class 9 ICSE: Vocabulary, Grammar Rules, Word Forms, and Sentence Completion
Practice Exercises
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Match the antonyms: a) Few | b) Many
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Supply the correct form of the verb: a) I have seen the movie once. | b) I often watch movies.
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Identify the possessive pronoun: a) Her book is on the table. | b) My friend's sister lives nearby.
Vocabulary
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Define and give an example of the word "idiosyncrasy": An idiosyncrasy is a peculiar habit or characteristic unique to an individual. For example, Dr. Brown always brings a red pencil with him to meetings.
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Define and give an example of the word "synecdoche": Synecdoche is a figure of speech where a part is used to represent the whole or vice versa. Example: "The White House" is used to represent the entire Presidential administration.
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Define and give an example of the word "hyperbole": Hyperbole is a figure of speech where an exaggerated or extravagant statement is used for effect. Example: "I could eat an entire horse!" said John just to express how hungry he was.
Grammar Rules
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Explain the difference between the present perfect and the past progressive tense: The present perfect tense refers to an action completed before now, whereas the past progressive tense refers to an action in progress at a specific point in the past.
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Identify the verb form used to express a command: The verb form used to express a command is the base form of the verb, followed by the imperative ending. Example: Close the door, please.
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Explain the difference between the reflexive pronoun and the personal pronoun: The reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject of a sentence, whereas the personal pronoun does not. Example: He washed himself in the bathroom. (Reflexive pronoun "himself") vs. I saw her in the park. (Personal pronoun "her")
Word Forms
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Provide the base form and the past simple form of the verb "run": Base form: run Past simple form: ran
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Explain the difference between the gerund and the present participle: The gerund is a noun form of the verb, ending in "-ing" and used as a subject or object in a sentence. The present participle is an adjective form of the verb, also ending in "-ing" but used to modify nouns or pronouns.
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Identify the word form used to show habitual action: The word form used to show habitual action is the base form of the verb, followed by the present simple tense ending. Example: I watch television every evening.
Sentence Completion
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Complete the sentence using the word "despite": She studied for her exams despite feeling exhausted and overwhelmed.
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Complete the sentence using the word "consequently": The team's hard work paid off, and they received recognition consequently.
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Complete the sentence using the word "subsequently": We left the party early, and subsequently, we returned home to rest.
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Complete the sentence using the word "unfortunately": Although I studied all week, I didn't feel confident on examination day, unfortunately.
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Test your knowledge with this quiz that includes matching antonyms, supplying correct verb forms, identifying possessive pronouns, defining vocabulary words like 'idiosyncrasy' and 'hyperbole', explaining grammar rules, providing word forms for verbs, and completing sentences using specific words like 'despite' and 'consequently'. Practice a variety of language skills with this comprehensive quiz.
