punctuations

i can't believe we won the game that was amazing

I can't believe we won the game! That was amazing

She said she would be here by 8 30 but she hasn't arrived yet

She said she would be here by 8:30, but she hasn't arrived yet

The dog ran across the field and jumped over the fence

The dog ran across the field, jumped over the fence.

Wow this movie is so exciting i can't wait to see what happens next

Wow, this movie is so exciting! I can't wait to see what happens next.

The storm was approaching quickly however we decided to stay outside

The storm was approaching quickly; however, we decided to stay outside.

The experiment was conducted over a period of three years involving researchers scientists and
volunteers

The experiment was conducted over a period of three years, involving researchers, scientists, and
volunteers.

After the storm passed by we ventured outside to assess the damage it was worse than we had
expected

After the storm passed by, we ventured outside to assess the damage; it was worse than we had
expected.

"I can't believe it!" she exclaimed "This is the best day ever"

"I can't believe it!" she exclaimed. "This is the best day ever!"
The concert was scheduled for Friday however due to unforeseen circumstances it has been postponed

The concert was scheduled for Friday; however, due to unforeseen circumstances, it has been
postponed.

His speech was filled with passion enthusiasm and determination it inspired everyone in the audience

His speech was filled with passion, enthusiasm, and determination; it inspired everyone in the audience.

did you remember to turn off the lights before leaving the house

Did you remember to turn off the lights before leaving the house?

Relative pronoun

The book ___ I borrowed from the library was very interesting.

Do you know the girl ___ won the first prize in the competition?

The house ___ my grandparents used to live in has been renovated.

Is this the restaurant ___ serves the best pizza in town?

I'll never forget the day ___ we went to the zoo.

The man ___ car was stolen reported the incident to the police.

The teacher ___ I spoke to about the assignment was very helpful.

She found the keys ___ she had lost yesterday.

He finally met the person ___ he had been searching for.

The movie ___ we watched last night was scary

ANSWERS

The book that I borrowed from the library was very interesting.

Do you know the girl who won the first prize in the competition?

The house that/which my grandparents used to live in has been renovated.

Is this the restaurant that serves the best pizza in town?

I'll never forget the day when we went to the zoo.

The man whose car was stolen reported the incident to the police.

The teacher whom I spoke to about the assignment was very helpful.

She found the keys that she had lost yesterday.

He finally met the person whom he had been searching for.

The movie that we watched last night was scary.

Read the paragraph carefully and identify the relative pronouns. Circle or underline each relative
pronoun you find.

I recently visited a beautiful park in the city. The park has a large fountain in the center. The fountain,
which is surrounded by colorful flowers and lush green trees, is a central attraction. There are benches
placed strategically around the fountain where people sit and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Many
families, who visit the park on weekends, bring their children to play on the grassy lawn. Parents watch
over them carefully. The park also has a small café where visitors can buy snacks and drinks. It's a
popular spot for picnics and gatherings. I love spending time in this park because it offers a serene
escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Rewrite the following sentences, changing them from direct speech to indirect speech.
Remember to make necessary changes in pronouns, tenses, and word order.

1. Direct Speech: John said, "I am going to the store." Indirect Speech: John said that he
was going to the store.
2. Direct Speech: "I love chocolate," she exclaimed. Indirect Speech: She exclaimed that
she loved chocolate.
3. Direct Speech: "We will meet you at the station," they told us. Indirect Speech: They told
us that they would meet us at the station.
4. Direct Speech: "Did you finish your homework?" the teacher asked. Indirect Speech: The
teacher asked if we had finished our homework.
5. Direct Speech: "I saw a shooting star last night," she said. Indirect Speech: She said that
she had seen a shooting star the previous night.
6. Direct Speech: "We're going to the beach tomorrow," they told me. Indirect Speech: They
told me that they were going to the beach the next day.
7. Direct Speech: "I can't believe it!" he exclaimed. Indirect Speech: He exclaimed that he
couldn't believe it.
8. Direct Speech: "Please pass me the salt," she asked. Indirect Speech: She asked to pass
her the salt.
9. Direct Speech: "I won't be able to attend the meeting," he said. Indirect Speech: He said
that he wouldn't be able to attend the meeting.
 10. Direct Speech: "Why did you do that?" she demanded. Indirect Speech: She demanded to
know why he/she had done that

If he hadn't missed the train, __________.

I wouldn't have bought this car if __________.

If they don't leave soon, __________.

Unless she studies harder, __________.

If they offer me the job, __________.

Had he known about the meeting, __________.

If you don't practice regularly, __________.

They wouldn't have solved the problem if __________.

If I had known you were coming, __________.

Unless you work harder, __________.

Bonus: Complete the following conditional sentences:

If he doesn't arrive on time, __________.

Had she studied more diligently, __________.

If they don't invest in new technology, __________.

Unless you save enough money, __________.

Identify the type of conditional in the following sentences:

If it snows tomorrow, we will go skiing.

Unless you finish your homework, you won't be allowed to play.

Had she known about the traffic, she would have taken a different route.

If they invest in renewable energy, they will reduce their carbon footprint

Identify the main clause (independent clause) and the subordinate clause (dependent clause) in each
sentence.

After the rain stopped, the sun came out.

I will go to the party if I finish my homework.

The cat, which was black, climbed up the tree.

She sang a song while she played the guitar.

Although it was late, they continued the meeting.

The car, which he bought last year, is now for sale.

We decided to go for a walk because the weather was nice.

After she finished her dinner, she went for a walk.

The book that I borrowed from the library was very interesting.

He returned the book after he read it.

You __________ to finish your homework before you can go out to play.

(a) must

(b) could

(c) will

He __________ attend the meeting tomorrow if he wants to keep his job.

(a) should

(b) can

(c) may

Students __________ bring their textbooks to class every day.

(a) must

(b) would

(c) might

You __________ study harder if you want to pass the exam.

(a) could

(b) must

(c) should

She __________ drive a car until she turns 18.

(a) can

(b) will

(c) must

We __________ start working on the project immediately to meet the deadline.

(a) might
(b) should

(c) would

You __________ take an umbrella with you. It looks like it might rain.

(a) will

(b) should

(c) may

Students __________ not be allowed to use mobile phones during the exam.

(a) must

(b) can

(c) might

She __________ arrive on time if she leaves now.

(a) could

(b) may

(c) will

We __________ ask for permission before using the equipment.

(a) must

(b) might

(c) could