Grammar quiz

"Night of the Scorpion" by Nissim Ezekiel is a well-known poem describing a night when the poet’s mother is stung by a scorpion, and the ensuing reactions in an Indian village. The poem opens with the scorpion, driven by ten hours of heavy rain, hiding under a sack of rice before stinging the mother and escaping back into the night. The villagers quickly gather, chanting prayers and searching with lanterns, believing their rituals and superstitions can counter the poison. They say her suffering may purify her soul or lessen the evil in the world, linking her pain to past and future lives. The poet’s father represents rationality, trying a range of remedies from traditional medicine to scientific ones, even burning the wound with paraffin, but nothing seems effective. Amidst the chaos—a blend of superstition, faith, and science—the mother suffers in silence for twenty hours until the pain disappears. When it is over, her only words express a mother’s selfless love: “Thank Go...

Pronoun Quiz Directions:  For each sentence, choose the correct pronoun to fill in the blank. _____ forgot to bring her book. (Maria) The students finished _____ homework early. Jacob and Sophie said _____ would arrive by 7 p.m. Can you tell _____ the time, please? (Dr. Mehra) The cat chased _____ tail. Neither Amit nor Rina thinks _____ will win the prize. If anyone has seen my keys, please return _____ to me. Each student should do _____ own work. I saw Preeti and asked _____ to join us. Nobody in the group brought _____ laptop. My friends and I went to the movies by _____. Both of the men brought _____ cars. The committee reached _____ decision quickly. Please tell me if _____ wants to volunteer. Whoever finishes first should help _____ classmates. The teacher gave _____ (we/us) an extension on the assignment. Sam and I know _____ (he/him) from last year. The dog wagged _____ tail happily. The team celebrated _____ victory. Is this notebook _____ (your/yours)

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Sample College-Level Exercises (Based on ) 1. Multiple Choice: Choose the correct gender form for the sentence. 1. The _______ (emperor/empress) addressed the assembly. 2. The _______ (host/hostess) welcomed the guests warmly. 2. Fill in the Blanks: Complete with the correct gender noun or gender-neutral alternative. 1. The _______ delivered a compelling speech on climate change. 2. The _______ took charge of the emergency response team. 3. Change the Gender: Rewrite the sentences by changing the underlined noun to its opposite gender. 1. The bridegroom waited nervously at the altar. 2. The actress received a standing ovation. 4. Identify and Classify: Classify the following nouns into masculine, feminine, common, or neuter: steward, stewardess, sibling, mountain, cousin, mayor. 5. Gender-Neutral Rewriting: Rewrite sentences to use gender-neutral terms. 1.The policeman directed traffic. 2. The chairman called the meeting to order.

Gender nouns -  animals  Many animals have distinct names for their male and female genders in English. Here are some common examples: Lion: Male – Lion, Female – Lioness Tiger: Male – Tiger , Female – Tigress Dog: Male – Dog/Stud , Female – Bitch/Dam Horse: Male – Stallion , Female – Mare Sheep: Male – Ram , Female – Ewe Chicken: Male – Rooster , Female – Hen Goat: Male – Billy/Buck , Female – Nanny/Doe Deer: Male – Stag/Buck , Female – Doe Duck: Male – Drake, Female – Duck/Hen Fox: Male – Dog fox/Todd, Female – Vixen

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Questions 1. What is the masculine form of " duck "? 2. Choose the feminine form of " prince ":          a) Princess           b) Queen           c) Duchess            d) Lady 3. What is the feminine of " fox "? 4. The masculine of " cow " is __________. 5. Which is the feminine form of " waiter "?           a) Waitress            b) Maid            c) Hostess            d) Lady 6. What is the masculine form of " nun "? 7. The feminine of " dog " is __________. 8. Choose the masculine of " goat ":              a) Billy                b) Ram                 c) Buck                 d) Both a and c 9. What is the feminine...

Gender Nouns Quiz 1. What is the feminine form of " actor "? a) Actress b) Actorine c) Actoress d) Actrix 2. Choose the masculine form of " queen ": a) King b) Prince c) Duke d) Lord 3. What is the feminine form of " lion "? 4. Which is the masculine noun for "hen"? a) Rooster b) Cock c) Both a and b d) Drake 5. What is the feminine of " wizard "? a) Witch b) Fairy c) Sorceress d) Both a and c 6. Fill in the blank: The masculine of " niece " is __________. 7. What is the feminine of " stallion "? a) Mare b) Filly c) Colt d) Doe 8. Which is the masculine form of " goose "? 9. What is the feminine of "hero"? 10. Fill in the blank: The masculine of "bride" is __________. Scroll down for answers  Answers   1. a) Actress 2. a) King 3. Lioness 4. c) Both a and b 5. d) Both a and c (Witch or Sorceress) 6. Nephew 7. a) Mare 8. Gander 9. Heroine 10. Bridegroom (or Groom)