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CBSE Grade 9 English Grammar

CBSE Class 9 English grammar covers a broad range of topics essential for developing strong language skills. Key areas include tenses, subject-verb agreement, clauses, determiners, prepositions, and sentence transformation. Students are expected to learn about active and passive voice, direct and indirect speech, and various types of sentences. Effective grammar instruction is crucial for improving writing and speaking abilities, aiding comprehension, and preparing students for further academic studies. Regular practice through exercises and application in context is vital for mastering these concepts. Understanding these grammar rules helps students to improve their writing style and overall communication skills.

Practice Grammar Worksheet

Gap Filling

           Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets.

1. She ____ (live) in Delhi for five years before moving to Mumbai.
2. The children ____ (play) in the garden at the moment.
3. If it ____ (rain) tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
4. He ____ (not / finish) his homework yet.
5. They ____ (go) to the market every Saturday.
6. By this time next year, I ____ (complete) my graduation.
7. The students ____ (study) when the teacher entered the class.
8. She ____ (write) a letter when I called her yesterday.
9. The train ____ (leave) the station at 6 pm yesterday.
10. I ____ (never / see) such a beautiful sunset before.

 Editing

Edit the following sentences to correct grammatical errors, punctuation, or sentence structure.

11. He don’t like to eat vegetables.
12. The books on the table is mine.
13. She is better than me at painting.
14. I have visited France last year.
15. The dog chased it’s tail in the garden.
16. My father is a doctor, and my mother is a teacher.
17. The children was playing in the park.
18. She can sings very well.
19. They didn’t went to school yesterday.
20. It’s important to eat healthy and exercise regularly.

Worksheet on Determiners

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct determiner from the options given or based on your understanding.

1. ___ apple a day keeps the doctor away.
   (Options: a, an, the, this)

2. I saw ___ dog in the park. It was chasing ___ ball.
   (Options for first blank: a, an, the)
   (Options for second blank: a, an, the)

3. She doesn’t have ___ money left.
   (Options: some, any, no)

4. Can I borrow ___ pen? I forgot mine at home.
   (Options: a, an, the, my)

5. There are ___ books on the shelf.
   (Options: some, any, much)

6. ___ children are playing outside.
   (Options: The, These, Some)

7. I need to buy ___ new dress for the party.
   (Options: a, an, the)

8. ___ elephants are larger than ___ horses.
   (Options: An, The, Some)
   (Options: a, an, the)

9. He has ___ idea about the project.
   (Options: no, some, any)

10. ___ moon looks beautiful tonight.
    (Options: The, A, An)

Grammar Worksheet: Tenses

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb as per the tense indicated in brackets.

1. She __________ (write) a letter to her friend yesterday.
2. They __________ (play) football every evening.
3. I __________ (study) for my exams now.
4. We __________ (visit) the museum last Sunday.
5. By next year, she __________ (complete) her graduation.
6. He __________ (never/see) a shooting star before.
7. The children __________ (watch) TV when I called them.
8. I __________ (be) very tired today because I __________ (run) a lot.
9. The train __________ (leave) at 9 a.m. tomorrow.
10. When I arrived, she __________ (already/finish) her homework.

Subject-Verb Agreement

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb to match the subject.

1. The dog __________ (bark) loudly at night.
2. My friends __________ (go) to the park every Sunday.
3. Neither of the boys __________ (know) the answer.
4. The collection of stamps __________ (be) valuable.
5. Each of the players __________ (have) a chance to score.
6. The team __________ (win) the match easily.
7. Somebody __________ (knock) at the door.
8. The news __________ (seem) quite interesting.
9. The books on the shelf __________ (belong) to me.
10. The student __________ (complete) his homework before dinner.

Active and Passive Voice

Instructions: Convert the sentences from active to passive voice.

1. The chef is preparing the meal.
2. They will complete the project tomorrow.
3. The teacher explains the lesson clearly.
4. The gardener plants flowers in the garden.
5. The children are playing football.
6. The boss will announce the results soon.
7. The artist paints beautiful pictures.
8. The police have caught the thief.
9. The student is solving the math problem.
10. The company will launch a new product.

Direct and Indirect Speech

Instructions: Rewrite the sentences in indirect speech.

1. She said, "I am feeling unwell."
2. He asked, "Are you coming to the party?"
3. They said, "We have finished our homework."
4. She asked, "Where is the nearest hospital?"
5. He said, "I will help you tomorrow."
6. The teacher said, "Please submit your assignments."
7. She asked, "What time is it?"
8. He said, "I saw a movie yesterday."
9. They said, "We are going on a trip."
10. She asked, "Can you help me?"

Sentence Transformation

Instructions: Rewrite the sentences as instructed in brackets.

1. She is reading a book. (Change to negative)
2. They visitors came early. (Change to question)
3. I will go to the market. (Change to future perfect)
4. The boy is singing a song. (Change to passive voice)
5. He studied hard for the exam. (Change to future tense)
6. She cooks dinner every day. (Change to past tense)
7. The lion is fierce. (Change to superlative)
8. I saw a dog. (Make it a sentence with 'It is')
9. They played cricket yesterday. (Rewrite without 'yesterday')
10. The teacher explains the lesson well. (Change to expressing doubt)

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