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Adjective Exercise

The document contains exercises focused on the correct usage of adjectives, including 'much' vs. 'many', 'some' vs. 'any', and error spotting in sentences. It includes fill-in-the-blank questions and error identification tasks to improve understanding of grammatical structures. The exercises are designed to enhance language skills through practical application.
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Adjective Exercise

The document contains exercises focused on the correct usage of adjectives, including 'much' vs. 'many', 'some' vs. 'any', and error spotting in sentences. It includes fill-in-the-blank questions and error identification tasks to improve understanding of grammatical structures. The exercises are designed to enhance language skills through practical application.
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It will take me _________ time, but I'm sure everyone will learn
Adjectives - Exercise (Much or Many)
Exercise – 1 24. We saw _______ animals at the zoo.
Fill in the blanks: 25. How _______ oranges did you put in the box?

(forms and little & few) 26. There isn't _______ sugar in this coffee.

1. They live in a very small flat because they have _________ money. 27. I don't have _______ friends.

2. I really need to see him. I've got _________ questions to ask him. 28. The old man hasn't got ______ hair on his head.

3. 'Were you surprised?' ' _________ ' 29. I didn't get _______ sleep last night.

4. At home, the kitchen was a pleasant place. There were always ________ (Some or Any)

flowers in a vase. 30. Is there _______ milk left?

5. 'How's your father ?' ' __________ better, thanks.' 31. There is _______ juice in the bottle.

6. This boy isn't very popular at school. He's got very__________ friends. 32. Do you have _______ coffee?

7. I buy __________ milk than before because it's too expensive. 33. I don't have _______ money left.

8. I'm sure apples contain __________ sugar than cookies. 34. Do you know _______ of these singers?

9. She's got _________ friends and spends most of her time alone at home. 35. I don't know _______ of them.

10. We sent out _________ Christmas cards this year than last. 36. I know ______ of them.

11. How much money have you got on you? - I have _________ , I think. (Further or Farther)

12. There's _________ time before the film starts, so hurry up. 37. How much ______ do you plan to drive tonight?
13. It's __________than five kilometers to go. 38. I just can't go any ________ _.

14. Is there any olive oil left? - I think there's _________ in that bottle. 39. Do you have any _______ plans for adding on to the building?

15. Farmers produced ________ rice this year than last year. 40. That's a lot _______ than I want to carry this heavy suitcase!

16. There were too many applicants for too __________ jobs. 41. The ________ that I travel down this road, the _______ behind schedule

17. I waited for__________ minutes and then tried to call him again. I get.

18. Unfortunately, he has __________ money to live on, as his salary is quite 42. How much _______ do you intend to take this legal matter?

low. 43. No ________ discussions are required.


19. Unfortunately, ________ of the companies which we sent offers to (Later-latest or latter-last)

showed interest in our products. 44. Out of chapters 1, 2, and 3, the ________ one is the most difficult to learn.

20. Last month was a good month for the company. We found ___________ 45. I will address that at a _______ time.

new customers and also increased our profit. 46. Of the first two Harry Potter books, I prefer the ________

21. The taxi driver spoke _________ English. I couldn't understand him. 47. John arrived at the party ______ than Mary did.

22. I have _________ money but more time than I did ten years ago. 48. I study math, English and history. I enjoy the _______ one most.
49. I will be back ________
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50. I was given the choice between a burger or a hotdog, I chose the ________ 15. In absolutely terms, (a)/ the damage may not (b)/ be very serious (c)/ No
of the two; the hotdog. error (d)
51. There are two versions, A and B, but the _______ is more popular. 16. In the old age, (a)/ a person is likely to get (b)/ more weak day by day. (c)/
No error (d)
17. The recent election campaign (a)/ has been one of (b)/ the most noisiest
Exercise – 2
campaigns (c)/No error (d)
Spot the Error in the following sentences: 18. The rate of metabolism of (a)/ a body is comparatively lower when (b)/ it is
1. These days job opportunities are not (a)/ as better as they used to be (b)/ in at rest (c)/ No error (d)
the early 70's. (c)/ No error (d) 19. The money earned (a)/ by farmers is usually spent on (b)/ buying newly
2. Unless it is accepted to both the parties, (a)/ this deal is of no (b)/ use to equipment. (c)/ No error (d)
settle this dispute. (c)/ No error (d) 20. The success of the (a)/ government sponsor job guarantee program (b)/ has
3. The two first to arrive (a)/ were the lucky recipients (b)/ of a surprise gift. resulted in lower poverty. (c)/ No error (d)
(c)/ No error (d) 21. These are both (a)/excellent books but (b)/ this one is best (c)/ No error (d)
4. The manager wanted to know who (a)/ had arrived early that day (b)/ the 22. We had extensively discussions (a)/ with the participants and (b)/ obtained
cashier or the accountant. (c)/ No error (d) their feedback (c)/ No error (d)
5. After a carefully investigation (a)/ we discovered that the (b)/ house was 23. Bahawalpur is transforming into (a)/ India's most fastest growing bird
infested with termites. (c)/ No error (d) sanctuary (b)/ attracting thousands of rare migratory birds (c)/ No error (d)
6. Of all the models (a)/ Jessica is (b)/ the more good looking one. (c)/ No error 24. The Indian team cannot win (a)/ the series with its (b)/ lead bowlers not
(d) playing. (c)/ No error (d)
7. Due to me being a new comer (a)/ I was unable (b)/ to get a good house. (c)/ 25. A new study has shown that people (a)/ who have a high body mass index
No error (d) are (b)/ more likelier to have high blood pressure. (c)/ No error (d)
8. Thanks to the medical research (a)/ our lives have become (b)/ healthier 26. There are just too few trains (a)/ for the ever-grow (b)/ number of people
and long. (c)/ No error (d) (c)/ No error (d)
9. The Railways have made (a)/ crossing the tracks (b)/ a punished offence. 27. RBI is in favor (a)/ of amending currently (b)/ policies governing foreign
(c)/ No error (d) banks in India. (c)/ No error (d)
10. I am more lonelier (a)/ here than (b)/ I was in the USA. (c)/ No error (d) 28. Illegal mining has become (a)/ a boom business fueled by the ever-
11. The technician reminded them (a)/ to have a thoroughly cleaning (b)/of the increasing (b)/ demand of the construction industry. (c)/ No error (d)
machine after each use. (c)/ No error (d) 29. The city needs an airport (a)/ that can efficiently manage (b)/ a constantly
12. Hari lost (a)/ a hundred rupees note (b)/ yesterday at the gym. (c)/ No error flow of passengers (c)/ No error (d)
(d) 30. In India the law abide (a)/ sectors are subject to (b)/ savage amounts of
13. It is more better (a)/ if one of the parents (b)/ stays at home (c)/ No error (d) multiple taxes. (c)/ No error (d)
14. I answered (a)/ the questions (b)/ as best as I could. (c)/ No error (d)

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31. Ramesh has been both (a)/ a dishonestly person and a (b)/ gambler since his 48. The customers were asked to (a)/ give their feedback after (b)/ using the try
childhood. (d)/ (c)/ No error (d) pack of the powder. (c)/ No error (d)
32. The darker the night is (a)/ brighter the stars are (b)/ is a philosophical 49. Janet is determined (a)/ to be success in whatever (b)/ field she chooses. (c)/
statement. (c)/ No error(d) No error (d)
33. Although his speech (a)/ was not very clearly everyone (b)/ understood the 50. India has the third (a)/ larger number of internet users (b)/ in the world (c)/
underlying meaning. (c)/ No error (d) No error (d)
34. Despite working very (a)/ hard he failed to achieve (b)/ the desiring results. 51. The servant promised (a)/ the master to be more (b)/ vigilance on duty. (c)/
(c)/ No error (d) No error (d)
35. Reema is the tallest of (a)/ my two daughters even though (b)/ she is 5 yrs 52. In my observation (a)/ between Ramu and Mohan (b)/ Ramu is the most
younger. (c)/ No error (d) intelligent. (c)/ No error (d)
36. The banks are providing loans to (a)/ small and medium enterprises at (b)/ 53. You should respect (a)/ those who are more (b)/ senior to you (c)/ No error
two percent lower the market rate. (c)/ No error (d) (d)
37. Humor is a good way to (a)/ provide social commentary on (b)/ controversy 54. It is truth that India is (a)/ the largest consumer of (b)/ gold in the world.
issues (c)/ No error (d) (c)/ No error (d)
38. You can send as (a)/ much videos (b)/ as you want. (c)/ No error (d) 55. It is necessarily to maintain (a)/ a record of all transactions (b)/ in case the
39. A lion would rather die (a)/ than to eat grass or any (b)/ other thing to fill auditors come. (c)/ No error (d)
his stomach. (c)/ No error (d) 56. People who intend to visit (a)/ the tourist spots are always (b)/ thrilling to
40. If I am in the office (a)/ I prefer tea rather (b)/ than coffee. (c)/ No error (d) see the show. (c)/ No error (d)
41. Since the lion was (a)/ very illness, all the other animals (b)/ in the forest 57. The circulation of the Statesman (a)/ is greater than that (b)/ of any
gave the lion some food (c)/ No error (d) newspaper. (c)/ No error (d)
42. I accepted the offer (a)/ because there was nothing (b)/ more better coming 58. According to the survey (a)/ more of forty per cent Indians do not (b)/ have
my way. (c)/ No error (d) access to banks. (c)/ No error (d)
43. For giving up smoking, (a)/ use of nicotine gum or similar (b)/ other 59. Ram is famous here (a)/ as he has donated a large number of (b)/ money for
method can be helped. (c)/ No error (d) basic amenities here. (c)/ No error (d)
44. His obviously reluctance (a)/was viewed seriously by (b)/ his superiors (c)/ 60. Shakespeare (a)/ is greater than (b)/ any poet of his time. (c)/ No error (d)
No error (d) 61. Our first trip was the most interesting one (a)/ but our second one was (b)/
45. Mr. Gupta insisted (a)/ that he was fully prepare (b)/ to present the even more interesting. (c)/ No error (d)
proposal. (c)/ No error (d) 62. If we exercise regularly (a)/ we will be (b)/ more healthier. (c)/ No error (d)
46. The noise was (a)/so faintly that one had to strain (b)/ one's ears to hear it. 63. I would prefer that (a)/ you didn't (b)/ mention my name. (c)/ No error (d)
(c)/ No error (d) 64. The parties do not agree (a)/ to the two first clauses (b)/ in the agreement.
47. The weather is (a)/ much more warmer (b)/ than it was a few day ago. (c)/ (c)/ No error (d)
No error (d)
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65. There is not many traffic (a)/ along the street (b)/ where I live. (c)/ No error 82. That lady is more (a)/ beautiful but not so (b)/ cultured as her sister (c)/ No
(d) error (d)
66. Milk is more hard (a)/ to digest (b)/ than vegetables. (c)/ No error (d) 83. I would rather pay his fine (a)/ for him than let (b)/ him go to prison. (c)/
67. It would be more better (a)/ if you could painted (b)/ the gate green. (c)/ No No error (d)
error (d) 84. The people you (a)/ appointed recently were (b)/ not as good as we had
68. Right from his childhood (a)/ he used to prefer (b)/ sports than studies. (c)/ thought. (c)/ No error (d)
No error (d) 85. Even in the 21st century they (a)/ prefer writing letters to (b)/ send emails
69. The work of an uneducated farmer (a)/ is far important than (b)/ that of a and messages. (c)/No error (d)
doctor. (c)/ No error (d) 86. He is the wiser of all (a)/ the men present (b)/ in the meeting. (c)/ No error
70. Ramesh is eclipsed by his wife (a)/ who is much cleverer and (b)/ more (d)
amusing than he. (c)/ No error (d) 87. Taj Mahal is the finest (a)/ and the most beautiful (b)/ example of
71. We were so tiring after (a)/ the journey that we (b)/ couldn't talk to anyone. architecture. (c)/ No error (d)
(c)/ No error (d) 88. The town has a concert (a)/ hall and a theatre, (b)/ the later was built in the
72. Ram is more intelligent (a)/ than any boy (b)/ in the class. (c)/ No error (d) 1950s. (c)/ No error (d)
73. He says that he would rather (a)/ go to prison than (b)/ to pay the fine. (c)/ 89. We have decided on the (a)/ team; farther discussions (b)/ will be pointless.
No error (d) (c)/ No error (d)
74. Mumbai is believed (a)/ to be more crowded than (b)/ any city in India. (c)/ 90. A plastic old bucket (a)/ has been (b)/ lost or stolen. (c)/ No error (d)
No error (d) 91. The boy you appointed (a)/ recently isn't so sharper (b)/ as the other ones.
75. Sita is sharper than (a)/ any other (b)/ boy in the class. (c)/ No error (d) (c)/ No error (d)
76. The man in blue looks (a)/ more fit than any (b)/ other man in the garden. 92. Poor housing and unemployment (a)/ are the most main (b)/ problems in
(c)/ No error (d) our country. (c)/ No error (d)
77. As soon as the result was (a)/ announced he felt (b)/ happier than sad (c)/ 93. He is as good if not (a)/ better than the (b)/ other players. (c)/ No error (d)
No error (d) 94. The Alchemist is by far (a)/ the most fascinating novel that (b)/ I have ever
78. Our new playground (a)/ is big and cleaner (b)/ than the one near my home read. (c)/ No error (d)
(c)/ No error (d) 95. The building you see from (a)/ here is three times (b)/ bigger than the one I
79. Experts say that of the (a)/ two runners Tom (b)/ is faster and swift. (c)/ No live in. (c)/ No error (d)
error (d) 96. The death of King Edward VII (a)/ was prior (b)/ than World War I. (c)/ No
80. People will always criticize (a)/ no matter how fairer (b)/ or impartial you error (d)
are (c)/ No error (d) 97. Seldom has this little (a)/ town seen a (b)/ more costlier funeral. (c)/ No
81. In spite of being (a)/ more junior to me he (b)/ doesn't obey my orders. (c)/ error (d)
No error (d) 98. The two first boys (a)/ were awarded (b)/ gold medals. (c)/ No error (d)

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99. No politician was (a)/ as cunning (b)/ as Mohammad Ali Jinnah. (c)/ No 119. I prefer (a)/ walking than (b)/ driving. (c)/ No error (d)
error (d) 120. Karan is faster (a)/ than all the players (b)/ we have seen. (c)/ No error (d)
100. The most ideal student (a)/ would never (b)/ disrespect his teacher. (c)/ No 121. The manager is (a)/ elder to you, you should (b)/ greet him whenever you
error (d) meet. (c)/ No error (d)
101. The last technologies (a)/ have affected everyone (b)/ in the world. (c)/ No 122. You seem to be (a)/ so hard working and (b)/ honest as your other
error (d) classmates. (c)/ No error (d)
102. We aren't as (a)/ greater as (b)/ our forefathers. (c)/ No error (d) 123. If you can (a)/ exercise once a week, that's (b)/ better than nothing. (c)/ No
103. We wanted to see the (a)/ concerned authorities but (b)/ no one helped us. error (d)
(c)/ No error (d) 124. The rich always (a)/ exploits the poor for (b)/ their personal advantage. (c)/
104. We need little furniture (a)/ in this dance hall (b)/ than in the big one. (c)/ No error (d)
No error (d) 125. They were concerned (a)/ with how the other women (b)/ had dressed than
105. When it comes to (a)/ a burger or a juicy sandwich, (b)/ I prefer the later. the program. (c)/ No error (d)
(c)/ No error (d) 126. The latter half of (a)/ the year was (b)/ better for me. (c)/ No error (d)
106. The drowned ship (a)/ was never (b)/ found again. (c)/ No error (d) 127. The flood situation in (a)/ Uttarakhand this year is worst than (b)/ that of
107. No amount of encouragement (a)/ would make him (b)/ jump into the pool. the previous year. (c)/ No error (d)
(c) No error (d) 128. This road is the worst (a)/ than any other road in Chennai (b)/ but remains
108. They had plenty (a)/ of complained against (b)/ the new manager. (c)/ No unrepaired. (c)/ No error (d)
error (d) 129. Of all the friends I have, (a)/ he is the most helpful (b)/ and less arrogant
109. How much (a)/ times did (b)/ he fail? (c)/ No error (d) (c)/ No error (d)
110. They aren't interesting (a)/ at all in expanding (b)/ their business in India. 130. Lalli is as good (a)/ if not better than all the (b)/ members of the club (c)/
(c)/ No error (d) No error (d)
111. Could you (a)/ put your (b)/ complaint in written. (c)/ No error (d) 131. It is rather ironically (a)/ that so much is being spent (b)/ on the statue of a
112. The less said (a)/ about the whole thing, (b)/ happier I will be (c)/ No error poor man (c)/ No error (d)
(d) 132. The car was figuratively flying (a)/ on the road because he (b)/ was driving
113. The English is supposed (a)/ to be sophisticated (b)/ and decent. (c)/ No faster. (c)/ No error (d)
error (d) 133. What is worst, (a)/ this problem cannot (b)/ be solved by either manager
114. I thought he (a)/ was fitter than (b)/ any boy in the class. (c)/ No error (d) (c)/ No error (d)
115. Ram we all know (a)/ is better than all (b)/ the employees in the company. 134. Of the two (a)/ he was trying the hardest (b)/ to reach the goalpost (c)/ No
(c)/ No error (d) error (d)
116. He is the (a)/ better goalkeeper of (b)/ the two players. (c)/ No error (d) 135. The driver tried his best (a)/ to avert the accident by (b)/ bringing the car to
117. The letter you (a)/ sent was longer (b)/ than interesting. (c)/ No error (d) a suddenly stop (c)/ No error (d)
118. She is wealthiest (a)/ and richest of all (b)/ our class mates. (c)/ No error (d)
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136. At the end of the Second World War (a)/ the USA was stronger (b)/ than any Answers
country in the world (c)/ No error (d)
137. As he was the only (a)/ doctor there, his presence was (b)/ the most Exercise - 1
important (c)/ No error (d)
138. I tried on both the dresses (a)/ and finally decided (b)/ to buy the cheaper Que. Ans Que. Ans Que. Ans Que. Ans
one (c)/ No error (d)
1 little 14 a little 27 many 40 farther
139. Ramu Ranjan can play (a)/ as good as (b)/ he can write (c)/ No error (d)
farther,
140. They say that the population (a)/ of Bombay feels safer than (b)/ any other 2 a few 15 less 28 much 41
city in America. (c)/ No error (d) further
141. In spite of facing (a)/ much problems Raghu did not (b)/ desert the path of 3 a little 16 few 29 much 42 further
honesty (c)/ No error (d) 4 a few 17 a few 30 any 43 further
142. At the utmost gate (a)/ was standing a guard holding a (b)/ gun in his hand
5 a little 18 little 31 some 44 last
(c)/ No error (d)
143. Delhi is (a)/ further from (b)/ Patna than Kolkata (c)/ No error (d) 6 few 19 few 32 any 45 later
144. This book is (a)/ undoubtedly preferable than (b)/ that in many respects (c)/ 7 less 20 a few 33 any 46 latter
No error (d) 8 less 21 little 34 any 47 later
145. You can trust (a)/ this agency (b)/ for the last news (c)/ No error (d)
9 few 22 less 35 any 48 last
146. Sarita is senior to me (a)/ but Ram Kumar Lalwani is (b)/ junior than me
(c)/ No error (d) 10 fewer 23 a little 36 some 49 later
147. Birju Chacha can sing (a)/ much than ten songs at a (b)/ stretch and he can 11 a little 24 many 37 farther 50 latter
dance too (c)/ No error (d) 12 little 25 many 38 further 51 latter
148. Rita wanted to know what made (a)/ Ramlal stronger and braver (b)/ than
13 less 26 much 39 further
any man of his village (c)/ No error (d)
149. A lots of books (a)/ on Grammar are available (b)/ in the market (c)/ No
error (d)
150. Gold is the most precious (a)/ of all metals that are (b)/ used in ornaments
(c)/ No error (d)

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Exercise – 2
Que. Ans. Que. Ans Que. Ans. Que. Ans. Que. Ans. Que. Ans.
1 B 26 B 51 C 76 B 101 A 126 D
2 A 27 B 52 C 77 C 102 B 127 B
3 A 28 B 53 B 78 B 103 B 128 A
4 B 29 C 54 A 79 C 104 A 129 C
5 A 30 B 55 A 80 B 105 C 130 A
6 C 31 B 56 C 81 B 106 A 131 A
7 A 32 B 57 C 82 B 107 D 132 C
8 C 33 B 58 B 83 D 108 B 133 A
9 C 34 C 59 B 84 D 109 A 134 B
10 A 35 A 60 C 85 C 110 A 135 C
11 B 36 C 61 A 86 A 111 C 136 C
12 B 37 C 62 C 87 B 112 C 137 C
13 A 38 B 63 D 88 C 113 A 138 D
14 C 39 B 64 B 89 B 114 C 139 D
15 A 40 D 65 A 90 A 115 C 140 C
16 C 41 B 66 A 91 B 116 D 141 B
17 C 42 C 67 A 92 B 117 B 142 A
18 B 43 C 68 C 93 A 118 A 143 B
19 C 44 A 69 B 94 D 119 B 144 B
20 B 45 B 70 D 95 C 120 B 145 C
21 C 46 B 71 A 96 C 121 B 146 C
22 A 47 B 72 B 97 C 122 B 147 B
23 B 48 C 73 C 98 A 123 D 148 C
24 C 49 B 74 C 99 D 124 B 149 A
25 C 50 B 75 B 100 A 125 A 150 D

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