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I used to have a good job but then I was __________
- (a)Put aside
- (b)Laid off
- (c)Put off
- (d)Removed off
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Functional English grammar and structure - ISC Class 12 English Language Questions with Answers, Page 6
171 past-paper questions on Functional English grammar and structure from ISC Class 12 English Language papers (2026-2017), newest first, in full. Questions 101-120 are on this page, 20 to a page. Tap "Show answer" under a question to see its answer.
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Select the most appropriate transformation of the sentence.
He regrets not taking up that job.
- (a)He wishes to take up the job now.
- (b)He wishes he should take the job now.
- (c)He wished to have taken up the job.
- (d)He wishes he had taken up that job.
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A mini-riot broke _________ as the chief guest arrived.
- (a)Up
- (b)Out
- (c)Into
- (d)Off
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Select the most appropriate transformation of the sentence.
You can see the lake from here only on a clear day.
- (a)Only the lake can be seen from here on a clear day.
- (b)Only on a clear day, you can see the lake from here.
- (c)Only on a clear day can you see the lake from here.
- (d)Only if the day is clear, you cannot see the lake from here.
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Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.
Hardly had the minister finished his speech when the earthquake ________ the stadium.
- (a)Shook
- (b)Shaken
- (c)Would have shaken
- (d)Did shake
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Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.
I was not surprised to hear that Monica _____ an accident as she is a very reckless driver
- (a)Has
- (b)Had
- (c)Has had
- (d)Had had
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Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.
As soon as you _______ the alarm, press the button.
- (a)Will hear
- (b)Would hear
- (c)Hear
- (d)Heard
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Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.
As usual, next year I __________ my vacation in my country house.
- (a)Will spend
- (b)Will have spent
- (c)Have spent
- (d)Am spent
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They ran __________ petrol on the highway.
- (a)Round up
- (b)Out of
- (c)Out for
- (d)A little
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Select the most appropriate transformation of the sentence.
As soon as it starts to rain, the umbrellas go up.
- (a)No sooner does it starts to rain than the umbrellas go up.
- (b)No sooner does it start to rain than umbrellas go up.
- (c)No sooner did it started to rain than the umbrellas go up.
- (d)No sooner does it start to rain than the umbrellas go up.
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Complete sentence II so that it means the same as sentence I.
(A) No other planet is as big as Jupiter.
(B) Jupiter………………………………………………..
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Complete sentence II so that it means the same as sentence I.
(A) He is so old that he cannot remember events of the past.
(B) He is too.……………………………………………..
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Complete sentence II so that it means the same as sentence I.
(A) He is forgetful as well as careless with his work.
(B) Besides……………………………………………..
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Fill in each blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
One day I _________(1)(be) in the lunch line, and there I saw a pile of apples. The teacher-in-charge _________(2)(stare) at me and said, “Just _______(3)(take) one. God _________(4)(watch)”.
So, I _________(5)(take) an apple, and the line ________(6)(move) along. At the next table there ________(7)(be) a pile of chocolate chip cookies. I _________(8)(not know) what to do.
“Psst,” the kid behind me __________(9)(whisper). “_________(10)(take) all you want. God’s watching the apples.”
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Complete sentence II so that it means the same as sentence I.
(A) It is probable that the ship will reach the shore.
(B) In all…………………………………………….
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Complete sentence II so that it means the same as sentence I.
(A) As soon as the bell rings, the children run out to play.
(B) No sooner……………………………………………..
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Complete sentence II so that it means the same as sentence I.
(A) I am sorry I am unable to accompany you.
(B) I regret my .……………………………………
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Complete sentence II so that it means the same as sentence I.
(A) He arrived and the crowd went hysterical with joy.
(B) Scarcely…………………………………….
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Complete sentence II so that it means the same as sentence I.
(A) When he returned, we asked him many questions.
(B) On his………. …………………………..
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Complete sentence II so that it means the same as sentence I.
(A) You are entitled to a discount as long as the offer lasts.
(B) So long….……………………………………
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