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English Grammar Exercises for Class 9

This section provides a series of grammar exercises designed for Class 9 students to strengthen their understanding of key concepts. The English Grammar Exercises for Class 9 exercises cover essential topics such as articles, modal verbs, prepositions, and punctuation. Each exercise helps students practice grammar rules in context, enhancing their writing and communication skills.

Exercise 1 – Use of Articles

Fill in the blanks with the correct article.

1. She adopted ____ adorable puppy. (a/an)
2. He is ____ best player in the team. (a/the)
3. We stayed in ____ hotel near the beach. (a/the)
4. It was ____ amazing experience. (an/a)
5. ____ sun rises in the east. (The/A)
6. There is ____ apple on the table. (a/an)
7. She gave me ____ interesting book to read. (a/an)
8. He bought ____ house last month. (a/an)
9. I saw ____ owl in the tree. (a/an)
10. We have ____ hour to complete this task. (a/an)
11. He is ____ honest person. (a/an)
12. I need ____ orange for the recipe. (a/an)
13. It was ____ unforgettable moment. (a/an)
14. She adopted ____ unique approach. (a/an)
15. My brother is ____ university professor. (a/an)

Answers:

1. She adopted an adorable puppy.
2. He is the best player in the team.
3. We stayed in a hotel near the beach.
4. It was an amazing experience.
5. The sun rises in the east.
6. There is an apple on the table.
7. She gave me an interesting book to read.
8. He bought a house last month.
9. I saw an owl in the tree.
10. We have an hour to complete this task.
11. He is an honest person.
12. I need an orange for the recipe.
13. It was an unforgettable moment.
14. She adopted a unique approach.
15. My brother is a university professor.

Exercise 2 – Use of Modal Verbs

Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb.

1. You ____ apologize for your mistake. (should/would)
2. ____ you like some coffee? (Would/Should)
3. He ____ leave now if he wants to catch the train. (should/would)
4. We ____ help those in need. (should/would)
5. She ____ be here soon. (should/would)
6. He ____ rather go home than stay here. (would/should)
7. If I were you, I ____ accept the offer. (should/would)
8. You ____ take an umbrella; it looks like rain. (should/would)
9. He ____ always be polite to others. (should/would)
10. ____ you like to join us for dinner? (Would/Should)
11. We ____ all respect our elders. (should/would)
12. They ____ be more careful while driving. (should/would)
13. She ____ not have said that. (should/would)
14. He ____ rather stay home today. (would/should)
15. ____ I help you with your luggage? (Should/Would)

Answers:

1. You should apologize for your mistake.
2. Would you like some coffee?
3. He should leave now if he wants to catch the train.
4. We should help those in need.
5. She should be here soon.
6. He would rather go home than stay here.
7. If I were you, I would accept the offer.
8. You should take an umbrella; it looks like rain.
9. He should always be polite to others.
10. Would you like to join us for dinner?
11. We should all respect our elders.
12. They should be more careful while driving.
13. She should not have said that.
14. He would rather stay home today.
15. Should I help you with your luggage?

Exercise 3 – Use of Prepositions

Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.

1. The book is ____ the table. (on/in)
2. She lives ____ a big house. (in/on)
3. They arrived ____ time for the meeting. (at/in)
4. He sat ____ me during the movie. (beside/between)
5. The painting hangs ____ the wall. (on/at)
6. She walked ____ the park. (through/across)
7. The keys are ____ my bag. (inside/in)
8. He is good ____ playing the piano. (in/at)
9. The train is arriving ____ five minutes. (in/at)
10. They met ____ the bus stop. (at/in)
11. The ball rolled ____ the bed. (under/over)
12. He ran ____ the finish line. (towards/across)
13. We stayed ____ a hotel during our vacation. (in/at)
14. She jumped ____ the pool. (into/onto)
15. The book is ____ the shelf. (on/in)

Answers:

1. The book is on the table.
2. She lives in a big house.
3. They arrived on time for the meeting.
4. He sat beside me during the movie.
5. The painting hangs on the wall.
6. She walked through the park.
7. The keys are inside my bag.
8. He is good at playing the piano.
9. The train is arriving in five minutes.
10. They met at the bus stop.
11. The ball rolled under the bed.
12. He ran towards the finish line.
13. We stayed in a hotel during our vacation.
14. She jumped into the pool.
15. The book is on the shelf.

Exercise 4 – Prepositions

Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition from the list below. Use each preposition only once.

(across, from, on, to, by, between, for, on top of, opposite, under, at, into, around, with, in front of, in)

1. The cat is lying ______ the bed.
2. The little boy ran _______ the table.
3. I walked ______ the street.
4. When are you going ____ your grandparents' house?
5. I will meet you ____ the park.
6. Put the clothes _____ the bed.
7. Kevin is going ______ Kannan.
8. Sanju will sit _______ you and Raswanth.
9. Get the books _______ the store.
10. My brother left the remote _________ the fridge and forgot about it.
11. My mom baked a cake ______ my birthday.
12. We were standing __________ the railway station.
13. The dog ran straight _____ the swimming pool.
14. The students must gather ____ the auditorium ____ 11 a.m.
15. The grocery store ________ the school was closed.

Answers:

1. under
2. around
3. across
4. to
5. at
6. on
7. with
8. between
9. from
10. on top of
11. for
12. in front of
13. into
14. in, by
15. opposite

Exercise 5 – Punctuation

Correct the punctuation in the sentences below.

1. mahesh is my uncle
2. we met the president
3. did you finish the project
4. my brother and i are going to buy some clothes
5. who is that
6. what a wonderful movie
7. ashraff the new manager is from delhi
8. i will prepare lunch you do the dishes
9. you will be visiting us wont you
10. saniya ramzan and suhaid are best friends
11. she said i am going to paris for the holidays
12. the cafe around the corner is new
13. the man who is wearing a white shirt and black pants is my brothers friend
14. the taj mahal one of the wonders of the world is located in india
15. what is the time

Answers:

1. Mahesh is my uncle.
2. We met the President.
3. Did you finish the project?
4. My brother and I are going to buy some clothes.
5. Who is that?
6. What a wonderful movie!
7. Ashraff, the new manager, is from Delhi.
8. I will prepare lunch; you do the dishes.
9. You will be visiting us, won’t you?
10. Saniya, Ramzan, and Suhaid are best friends.
11. She said, “I am going to Paris for the holidays.”
12. The cafe, around the corner, is new.
13. The man, who is wearing a white shirt and black pants, is my brother’s friend.
14. The Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world, is located in India.
15. What is the time?