REVISION TEST 1 (100 MARKS- 1 HOUR 15 MINS)
A. Active to Passive Voice:
1. The committee will announce the final decision tomorrow.
2. Someone had left the documents on the receptionist’s desk.
3. They are developing a new vaccine for the disease.
4. The authorities denied the accused a fair trial.
5. The government has imposed strict regulations on carbon
emissions.
6. She was writing an important report when the power went out.
7. The scientist discovered a revolutionary formula last year.
8. The audience praised the actor’s brilliant performance.
9. The teacher had given the students a challenging assignment.
10. They will have completed the construction of the bridge by next
year.
11. The police are investigating the cause of the explosion.
12. They postponed the meeting due to unforeseen circumstances.
13. Somebody stole her purse while she was shopping.
14. The chef is preparing a delicious meal for the guests.
15. The editor rejected the manuscript for multiple errors.
16. The board will have approved the new policy by the end of the
week.
17. They were discussing the merger when the CEO arrived.
18. The workers have repaired the damaged pipeline.
19. The company is launching a new advertising campaign next
month.
20. The professor had already explained the concept before the test.
21. Someone was following her in the dark alley.
22. The critics have highly appreciated the novel.
23. The artist will unveil his masterpiece at the exhibition.
24. They had built the monument before the city expanded.
25. The manager did not consider his proposal for the project.
26. The judge will announce the verdict shortly.
27. They are revamping the entire curriculum to meet modern
standards.
28. The rescue team had saved many lives during the flood.
29. They will have organized the international summit by the end of
this month.
30. The company had been producing these gadgets for over a
decade.
B. Read each sentence carefully and determine whether the
underlined verb is transitive or intransitive. If the verb is
transitive, underline its object as well.
1. She lifted the heavy box with great effort.
2. The audience cheered loudly after the performance.
3. The wind howled through the empty streets.
4. He offered his friend a ride home.
5. The scientist discovered a new species of butterfly.
6. The guests arrived at the venue on time.
7. She hesitated before answering the difficult question.
8. The manager approved the proposal without any changes.
9. The baby smiled at the stranger.
10. He arranged the books neatly on the shelf.
11. The birds chirped outside my window early in the morning.
12. They postponed the meeting due to bad weather.
13. The ship sank in the stormy sea.
14. The author wrote several best-selling novels.
15. The patient recovered slowly after the surgery.
16. He returned the borrowed money after a month.
17. The candles flickered in the cold breeze.
18. She narrated an interesting story to the children.
19. The soldiers marched towards the battlefield.
20. He glanced at the clock before leaving the room.
C. Fill in the blanks with the correct tense of the verb given
in brackets.
1. She _____ (read) a novel when I called her last night.
2. By next year, they _____ (complete) their project.
3. While we _____ (walk) to school, it started to rain.
4. I _____ (never/see) such a beautiful sunset before.
5. If she _____ (study) harder, she would have passed the exam.
6. The train _____ (arrive) at 7:30 PM every evening.
7. He _____ (write) the report before the manager arrived.
8. Right now, the children _____ (play) in the garden.
9. We _____ (go) to the museum tomorrow.
10. By the time she reached home, her mother _____ (already/cook)
dinner.
11. They _____ (watch) a movie when the power went out.
12. If it _____ (rain) tomorrow, we will cancel the trip.
13. The baby _____ (sleep) for two hours before waking up.
14. He _____ (work) at this company for five years.
15. I _____ (not/finish) my homework yet.
16. When she was young, she _____ (dance) beautifully.
17. By 2025, humans _____ (explore) Mars.
18. At this time tomorrow, I _____ (fly) to Paris.
19. We _____ (not/see) each other for a long time.
20. The teacher _____ (explain) the lesson before the bell rang.
21. If I _____ (be) you, I would accept the offer.
22. He _____ (run) five miles every morning.
23. The guests _____ (arrive) before we set the table.
24. She _____ (not/buy) a new car yet.
25. While she _____ (watch) TV, the phone rang.
D. Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions.
1. His remarks were completely ___ line with our expectations.
2. The project was delayed ___ unforeseen circumstances.
3. She persisted ___ her efforts despite numerous failures.
4. The house was built entirely ___ stone and wood.
5. He was reluctant to comment ___ the sensitive issue.
6. The teacher insisted ___ punctuality from all students.
7. She glanced ___ her watch before leaving.
8. The decision rests entirely ___ the director’s discretion.
9. He was caught ___ surprise by the sudden announcement.
10. The committee approved the proposal ___ certain conditions.
11. His ideas are not always ___ accordance with company policies.
12. She is proficient ___ multiple languages, including Mandarin and
French.
13. The lawyer acted ___ behalf of his client.
14. The minister was accused ___ corruption by the opposition party.
15. The issue has been lingering ___ discussion for months.
16. They managed to complete the project ___ schedule despite
setbacks.
17. He was engrossed ___ his book and didn’t notice the time.
18. The policy applies equally ___ all employees, regardless of rank.
19. She was apprehensive ___ the outcome of the negotiations.
20. The hotel is situated ___ proximity to the beach.
21. The judge ruled ___ favor of the defendant.
22. His promotion came ___ the expense of his colleague’s career.
23. She kept a close watch ___ the developments in the case.
24. He refrained ___ making any further statements.
25. They parted ___ good terms after years of working together.
