GRADE 08 CAIE Section B Grammar

Exercise: Underline the Main Clause

Instructions:
In each of the following sentences, identify and underline the main clause.

Questions:

1. Although the rain stopped, we decided to stay indoors.

2. When the teacher arrived, the students stopped talking.
3. I will visit my grandparents if I have time this weekend.
4. She is happy because she got good grades in her exams.
5. Since I finished my homework, I can go out to play.
6. The book that you gave me is really interesting
7. The players were disappointed as the match was cancelled.
8. You can have dessert once you finish your meal.
9. While she was sleeping, the cat knocked over the vase.
10. We left early so that we could avoid the traffic.
11. He didn't attend the meeting because he was feeling unwell.
12. Unless it stops raining, the match will be postponed.
13. After I completed the assignment, I went for a walk.
14. If you study hard, you will pass the exam with good grades.
15. The teacher appreciated the students who participated in the event.
16. Whenever she is nervous, she tends to talk a lot.
17. Black pearls are more valuable than white ones because they are nor as common
18. The movie that we watched last night was fascinating.
19. Although he is young, he is very talented.
20. I would like to visit the museum that you recommended.

Exercise: Rewrite the Sentences by Including the Relative Clause

Instructions:
Rewrite each sentence to include the relative clause provided in parentheses. Ensure that the sentence is
grammatically correct and retains its original meaning.

Questions and Answers:

1. I met a girl.
Answer: I met a girl who is an excellent pianist.
2. The book was very interesting.
Answer: The book that I borrowed from the library was very interesting.
3. The house was sold quickly.
Answer: The house which had a beautiful garden was sold quickly.
4. This is the car.
Answer: This is the car that my father bought last year.
5. The teacher praised the boy.
Answer: The teacher praised the boy who answered all the questions correctly.
6. We visited a museum.
Answer: We visited a museum which had an impressive art collection.
 7. I have a friend.
Answer: I have a friend who lives in London.
8. The movie was a big hit.
Answer: The movie which everyone talked about was a big hit.
9. The letter arrived late.
Answer: The letter that I sent last week arrived late.
10. The omul is a popular fish on all the local menus. (Include this clause) which is caught in Lake Baikal
Answer: The Omul , which is caught in Lake Baikal, is a popular fish on all the local menus.
11. The city is famous.
Answer: The city which is known for its historical monuments is famous.
12. • I saw a movie. Relative Clause: (that was really exciting)
Answer: I saw a movie that was really exciting.
13. • She is a teacher. Relative Clause: (who specializes in mathematics)
Answer: She is a teacher who specializes in mathematics.
14. • The cake was delicious. Relative Clause: (that my mother made)
Answer: The cake that my mother made was delicious.
15. • He has a dog. Relative Clause: (which is very friendly)
Answer: He has a dog which is very friendly.
16. • The park is beautiful. Relative Clause: (where we often play)
Answer: The park where we often play is beautiful.
17. • I read a book. Relative Clause: (that inspired me)
Answer: I read a book that inspired me.
18. • They went to a restaurant. Relative Clause: (which serves Italian food)
Answer: They went to a restaurant which serves Italian food.
19. • The student won an award. Relative Clause: (who excelled in science)
Answer: The student who excelled in science won an award.
20. • The singer is performing tonight. Relative Clause: (who has a beautiful voice)
Answer: The singer who has a beautiful voice is performing tonight.
21. • This is the house. Relative Clause: (that we used to live in)
Answer: This is the house that we used to live in.

Exercise: Add Missing Punctuations

Instructions:
Add the missing punctuation marks to the following sentences. Make sure to include commas, periods,
question marks, and any other necessary punctuation.

Questions:

1. What time does the meeting start

2. I need to buy apples bananas and oranges
3. She said I will go to the store later
4. The book that I borrowed is on the table
5. Please bring your notebook pencil and eraser
6. My brother who lives in London is visiting
7. I enjoy reading writing and painting
8. Have you seen my keys they were on the table
9. The flowers are beautiful aren’t they
10. Wow What a beautiful piece of music he said
 Yes she replied. "The flute represents the nightingale.

Answer Key:

1. What time does the meeting start?

2. I need to buy apples, bananas, and oranges.
3. She said, “I will go to the store later.”
4. The book that I borrowed is on the table.
5. Please bring your notebook, pencil, and eraser.
6. My brother, who lives in London, is visiting.
7. I enjoy reading, writing, and painting.
8. Have you seen my keys? They were on the table.
9. The flowers are beautiful, aren’t they?
10. “Wow! What a beautiful piece of music” he said.
“Yes” she replied. "The flute represents the nightingale.”

Exercise: Add Apostrophes

Instructions:
Add the missing apostrophes to the following sentences where necessary. Ensure the contractions and
possessives are correctly punctuated. (Total: 20 Marks)

Questions:

1. Its a beautiful day outside

2. The cats toys are scattered all over the floor
3. Youre going to love this movie
4. Jessica's book is on the table
5. I cant believe its already time to go
6. The parks visitors shouldnt be expected to pay for tickets.
7. In the frozen landscapes of Siberia, theres one of the worlds most diverse areas of natural beauty.
8. The teachers lounge is off limits
9. Theyre coming over for dinner tonight
10. That is my sisters car parked in front

Answer Key:

1. It’s a beautiful day outside.

2. The cat’s toys are scattered all over the floor.
3. You’re going to love this movie.
4. Jessica's book is on the table.
5. I can’t believe its already time to go.
6. The park’s visitors shouldn’t be expected to pay for tickets.
7. In the frozen landscapes of Siberia, there’s one of the world’s most diverse areas of natural beauty.
8. The teacher’s lounge is off-limits.
9. They’re coming over for dinner tonight.
10. That is my sister’s car parked in front.

Exercise: Fill in the Blanks Using Passive Verb Forms

Instructions:
Fill in the blanks with the correct passive verb forms of the verbs provided in parentheses. Ensure that the
sentences are grammatically correct. (Total: 20 Marks)

Questions:

1. The cake __________ (bake) by my mother for my birthday.

2. The homework __________ (complete) by the students before the deadline.
3. The book __________ (write) by a famous author last year.
4. The letters __________ (send) out yesterday.
5. The song __________ (sing) by the choir during the concert.
6. The new bridge __________ (construct) next year.
7. The project __________ (finish) by the team on time.
8. The house __________ (paint) a bright yellow last summer.
9. The dishes __________ (wash) by my sister after dinner.
10. The movie __________ (direct) by a renowned filmmaker.
11. They ____________(pull) onto the deck of fishing boats in nets.
12. A railway line ___________ (build) round the lake in the 1890s.

Answer Key:

1. The cake was baked by my mother for my birthday.

2. The homework was completed by the students before the deadline.
3. The book was written by a famous author last year.
4. The letters were sent out yesterday.
5. The song was sung by the choir during the concert.
6. The new bridge will be constructed next year.
7. The project was finished by the team on time.
8. The house was painted a bright yellow last summer.
9. The dishes were washed by my sister after dinner.
10. The movie was directed by a renowned filmmaker.
11. They were pulled onto the deck of fishing boats in nets.
12. A railway line was built round the lake in the 1890s.

Exercise: Fill in the Blanks Using Passive Verb Forms

Instructions:
Fill in the blanks with the correct passive verb forms of the verbs provided in parentheses. Ensure that the
sentences are grammatically correct. (Total: 20 Marks)

Questions:

1. The invitations __________ (send) out last week.

2. The song __________ (play) on the radio every morning.
3. The room __________ (clean) by the janitor before the meeting.
4. The new law __________ (approve) by the parliament recently.
5. The presentation __________ (give) by the manager yesterday.
6. The report __________ (prepare) by the team for the meeting.
7. The dishes __________ (serve) at the restaurant every day.
 8. The email __________ (receive) by the client this morning.
9. The awards __________ (present) at the ceremony last night.
10. The homework __________ (check) by the teacher after class.

Answer Key:

1. The invitations were sent out last week.

2. The song is played on the radio every morning.
3. The room was cleaned by the janitor before the meeting.
4. The new law was approved by the parliament recently.
5. The presentation was given by the manager yesterday.
6. The report was prepared by the team for the meeting.
7. The dishes are served at the restaurant every day.
8. The email was received by the client this morning.
9. The awards were presented at the ceremony last night.
10. The homework was checked by the teacher after class.

Exercise: Identify Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Instructions:
Read each of the following sentences and identify whether it is a simple, compound, or complex sentence.
Write your answer in the space provided.

1. The sun sets in the west. Answer: Simple

2. I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain. Answer: Compound
3. Although I was tired, I finished my homework. Answer: Complex
4. She loves to read books, and she enjoys writing stories. Answer: Compound
5. When the movie was over, we went out for dinner. Answer: Complex
6. He studied hard for the exam. Answer: Simple
7. The flowers bloomed beautifully, and the garden looked vibrant. Answer: Compound
8. Since it was raining, we decided to stay indoors. Answer: Complex
9. The teacher explained the lesson, and the students took notes. Answer: Compound
10. After the game, everyone went home. Answer: Complex
11. She likes to play the piano. Answer: Simple
12. I wanted to go to the concert, but I couldn’t find my ticket. Answer: Compound
13. Although he was busy, he helped me with my project. Answer: Complex
14. The cat slept on the couch, and the dog lay on the floor. Answer: Compound
15. After we finished dinner, we watched a movie. Answer: Complex
16. The fossil is very old. Answer: Simple
17. As red foxes are very successful; their numbers are likely to increase. Answer: Complex
18. The sun is shining brightly. Answer: Simple
19. He can either stay home or go to the party. Answer: Compound
20. Because it was late, she decided to go home. Answer: Complex
21. The team played well, but they lost the game. Answer: Compound
22. When I wake up, I always drink a glass of water. Answer: Complex

Exercise: Change the Following Sentences to Present Tense

Instructions:
Change the following sentences from their original tense to the present tense. Write your answers in the space
provided.

Questions:

1. She walked to school yesterday. Answer: She walks to school.

2. They played soccer last weekend. Answer: They play soccer.
3. He ate breakfast before leaving. Answer: He eats breakfast before leaving.
4. I visited my grandmother last summer. Answer: The team won the championship last year.
5. We watched a movie last night. Answer: We watch a movie.
6. The dog barked at the mailman. Answer: The dog barks at the mailman.
7. She studied hard for the exam. Answer: She studies hard for the exam.
8. He travelled to Paris last summer. Answer: He travels to Paris.
9. I finished my homework before dinner. Answer: I finish my homework before dinner.
10. She went to the market yesterday. Answer: She goes to the market.
11. They bought new clothes last week. Answer: They buy new clothes.
12. He saw a movie last night. Answer: He sees a movie.
13. I visited my friend last month. Answer: I visit my friend.
14. The teacher gave us homework last Friday. Answer: The teacher gives us homework.
15. We cleaned the house on Sunday. Answer: We clean the house.
16. The children played in the park yesterday. Answer: The children play in the park.
17. She helped her brother with his project. Answer: She helps her brother with his project.
18. He cooked dinner for the family. Answer: He cooks dinner for the family.
19. I wrote a letter to my pen pal. Answer: I write a letter to my pen pal.
20. Some poets thought that the nightingale's song was a love song.

Answer: Some poets think that the nightingale's song is a love song.