Sir Isaac Newton -The Ingenious Scientist- Worksheet

 Sir Isaac Newton -The Ingenious Scientist

 Section – I

A. Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

1. Isaac Newton was born in a small village called __________ in England.
2. His grandmother was advised to apprentice him to a __________.
3. Isaac made a clock by the dropping of __________.
4. The sun-dial made by Isaac is still in existence at __________.
5. Isaac constructed a model of the __________.

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B. Choose the Correct Synonym for the Italicized Word

1. Isaac was chiefly remarkable for his ingenuity.
   a. common
   b. notable
   c. neglected
   d. unknown
2. He will make a capital workman.
   a. wealth
   b. excellent
   c. profitable
   d. head
3. Nobody could tell what the sunshine was composed of.
   a. made
   b. known
   c. full
   d. felt
4. He cared little for earthly fame and honours.
   a. disrespect
   b. attraction
   c. proud
   d. popularity

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Section – II : Read and Understand

A. Choose the Correct Antonym for the Italicized Word

1. His grandmother was very kind to him.
   a. affectionate
   b. loving
   c. disrespectful
   d. cruel
2. The boy seemed to have a taste for mathematics.
   a. delicious
   b. sweet
   c. distaste
   d. against
3. Isaac possessed a wonderful faculty of acquiring knowledge.
   a. owned
   b. controlled
   c. lacks
   d. have
4. He was observed to be usually busy with his tools.
   a. common
   b. rarely
   c. unwontedly
   d. usually

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B. Prefix and Suffix

Pick a suitable prefix or suffix from the box and complete the words.

Box: able, ful, ly, sub, ion, un, tri, re, im, mis

1. __________call
2. comfort__________
3. __________category
4. __________understand
5. __________proper
6. success__________
7. equal__________
8. __________color
9. construct__________
10. new__________

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Section – III : Syllabification

A. Syllabify the Following Words

1. education : ____________________
2. school : ____________________
3. college : ____________________
4. English : ____________________
5. opportunity : ____________________
6. friend : ____________________
7. teacher : ____________________
8. simultaneously : ____________________
9. laboratory : ____________________
10. beneficiary : ____________________

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Section – IV : Prepositions

A. Fill in the Blanks Using Correct Prepositions

1. We go to school __________ Mondays, but not __________ Sunday.
2. Christmas falls __________ 25th December.
3. Buy me a present __________ my birthday.
4. Families often argue __________ Christmas time.
5. I work faster __________ night.
6. Her shift finished __________ 7 p.m.

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B. Fill in the Blanks with Suitable Prepositions

1. Get me a cup __________ coffee.
2. She ran __________ the finals and won the first prize.
3. Ravi liked __________ paint cartoons.
4. It’s always dark __________ this room.
5. We visit our relatives __________ the weekends.
6. All of them stayed for the function __________ 9 p.m.
7. I met my old friend __________ the party.

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Section – V : Modal Verbs

A. Use Suitable Modals

1. __________ you please lend me your book?
2. __________ you mind closing the window?
3. __________ I leave the room?
4. __________ we go for a movie?
5. __________ you please give me the window seat?
6. __________ you mind moving a little?
7. __________ you buy this medicine for me?
8. __________ you spare a little time for me?
9. __________ I come in?
10. __________ you mind taking care of my pet for some time?

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B. Frame Questions Using Modals

(shall / can / could / would / should / may)

1. Ask your friend for an address.
   ➡️ _______________________________________
2. Ask permission to borrow your friend’s car.
   ➡️ _______________________________________
3. Ask permission to enter the classroom.
   ➡️ _______________________________________
4. Offer a drink or beverage.
   ➡️ _______________________________________
5. Express a possibility.
   ➡️ _______________________________________

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