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DAV: Class VIII English Practice Chapter 4: Subject-Verb Agreement

DAV: Class VIII English Practice

Chapter 4: Subject-Verb Agreement

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Worksheet- 1 – No exercise.

Worksheet- 2

Tick (✓) …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

(a) Simple living and high thinking was Gandhiji's philosophy.

(b) It is said that beauty and brains do not go together.

(c) Dev and Anuj are going to Goa this weekend.

(d) The singer and actor, Sonu was awarded the trophy.

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Worksheet - 3

3. Fill in the blanks …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

(a) Have you seen the sculptures made by him? Each one is a masterpiece.

(b) Neither of the two teams was able to score a goal.

(c) Much of the hard-work of the farmers has been wasted because of the drought.

(d) A great deal of literature on the art of cooking is available in the market.

(e) A lot of appreciation was showered on the singer.

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Worksheet – 4

3. Tick (✓)…. (For full question, refer to the book.)

(a) Mr Chopra as well as his subordinates has been working for more than ten hours a day.

(b) Not only his parents but his aunt also supports his decision.

(c) Either Rohan or I am making the cake.

(d) Neither Mudit nor his friends are going on the school trip.

(e) The President with his ministers has reached the venue.

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Worksheet 6

1. Fill in the …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

(a) People in the carnival were wearing all kinds of fancy dresses.

(b) Statistics is Mohit’s favourite subject. 

(c) This cutlery set gives a very antique look.

(d) Her furniture shows her elegant taste.

(e) This pair of trousers doesn't fit me anymore.

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DO IT YOURSELF

 1. Fill in the …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

(a) My mother and I are delighted to see the pictures.

(b) Neena, my classmate and friend, is going abroad.

(c) Physics as well as Maths is an interesting subject.

(d) A swarm of bees has attacked the farmer.

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