English Skill Building Archives - Page 9 of 19

Sentence Combining Exercise – 11

Published on: 12/02/2022 | Last Updated on: 08/07/2023 by Admin

English Skill Building – 106 Rewriting Sentences Follow the instructions Rewrite the following sentences using the word ‘set’ as a noun, verb, or phrasal verb. 1. Harish has strong desire to become a software researcher, where as his sister, Namita, has a burning desire to … Read more

Sentence Combining Exercise – 10

Published on: 11/02/2022 | Last Updated on: 08/07/2023 by Admin

English Skill Building – 105 Breaking sentences Break the following long sentences to short and simple sentences [Sentences taken from NYT article] 1. The team’s ability to clinch a record fifth under-19 title despite a Covid outbreak underscored the vast pool of talent in India … Read more

Sentence Combining Exercise – 9

Published on: 15/01/2022 | Last Updated on: 08/07/2023 by Admin

English Skill Building – 104 Rewriting Sentences Sentence breaking exercise with answer [Source – NYT] Question Sentences a. Plans to expand lithium mining in Chile, the world’s second largest producer, hit political roadblocks this week, raising new questions about supplies of a metal that is … Read more

English Skill Building – 103 – Error Correction

Published on: 13/01/2022 | Last Updated on: 01/09/2022 by Admin

English Skill Building – 103 Error Correction Error correction for school students Correct the grammar mistakes in the following passage The ship was loaded with a big consignment of tea for export to Russia. The ship had been docked in Kolkata Port for two days. … Read more

English Skill Building – 102 – Vocabulary

Published on: 13/01/2022 | Last Updated on: 02/09/2022 by Admin

English Skill Building – 102 Vocabulary Words – phrases with multiple uses Disuse a. The singer was incarcerated for a long ten years because she had sung a song critical of the dictator in power. After her release she was horrified to find that she … Read more

English Skill Building – 101 – Vocabulary and Grammar

Published on: 10/01/2022 | Last Updated on: 04/09/2022 by Admin

English Skill Building – 101 Vocabulary and Grammar Combined exercise containing vocabulary as well as grammar 1. Comprehend – In the initial stages, Ranu couldn’t comprehend why so much importance is given to Karl Marx by people around the world. (Convert to Passive) Later, on … Read more

Sentence Combining Exercise – 8

Published on: 07/01/2022 | Last Updated on: 08/07/2023 by Admin

English Skill Building – 100 Rewriting Sentences Break the following sentences to smaller ones [Sourced from NYT] 1. Plans to expand lithium mining in Chile, the world’s second largest producer, hit political roadblocks this week, raising new questions about supplies of a metal that is … Read more

English Skill Building – 99 – Vocabulary

Published on: 05/01/2022 | Last Updated on: 08/09/2022 by Admin

English Skill Building – 99 Vocabulary Words & Phrases from The Hindu Withdrawal Meaning 1 – The withdrawal of money from bank is much easier through ATM, than a personal visit to the bank’s branch. The withdrawal ofdiplomatic recognition by countries from the present Afghan … Read more

Sentence Combining Exercise – 7

Published on: 01/01/2022 | Last Updated on: 08/07/2023 by Admin

English Skill Building – 98 Rewriting Sentences Convert the following sentences as asked Questions 1. Mumbai police has banned New Year celebrations to curb the spread of Omicron. [Convert to Passive form] 2. The Indian side piled up a staggering 500 runs in the first … Read more

Sentence Combining Exercise – 6

Published on: 29/12/2021 | Last Updated on: 08/07/2023 by Admin

English Skill Building – 97 Rewriting Sentences Convert the following sentences as asked without changing their meaning Questions From 3rd degree to 1st degree and 2nd degree Example – The cow gives the largest quantity of milk in the herd. [3rd degree] 1st degree – … Read more