CBSE Class 5 English Suitable Phrases Worksheet

Common English phrases with prepositions Questions for Class 5 English

Question. I had a crash yesterday afternoon. Fortunately I didn't do too much damage ....... my car.
(a) with
(b) in
(c) about
(d) to

Answer. D

Question. Simon isn't at school this week. He's ....... vacation.
(a) in
(b) between
(c) on
(d) to

Answer. C

Question. We're out ....... coffee. Could you please go the supermarket and pick up some more.
(a) for
(b) in
(c) of
(d) to

Answer. C

Question. This morning I received a cheque in the mail ....... one thousand dollars.
(a) about
(b) for
(c) on
(d) with

Answer. B

Question. You're really annoying me. You're doing it ....... purpose, aren't you?
(a) about
(b) of
(c) on
(d) in

Answer. C

Question. Can you tell the difference ....... butter and margarine?
(a) in
(b) with
(c) between
(d) about

Answer. C

Question. There have been many complaints ....... your behavior.
(a) with
(b) of
(c) about
(d) for

Answer. C

Question. The trouble ....... my mother in law is that she doesn't listen to anybody.
(a) with
(b) about
(c) for
(d) between

Answer. A

Question. I'm tired of cooking every night. Let's eat out ....... a change.
(a) on
(b) for
(c) to
(d) in

Answer. B

Question. Have you got any photos ....... your girlfriend?
(a) about
(b) between
(c) of
(d) which

Answer. C

Phrases And Clauses Class 5 English

State whether the given group of words is a phrase or clause.

Question. as you are my friend
(a) Phrase
(b) Clause

Answer : B

Question. once in a while
(a) Phrase
(b) Clause

Answer : A

Question. after working hard for years
(a) Phrase
(b) Clause

Answer : A

Question. if you are in a hurry
(a) Phrase
(b) Clause

Answer : B

Question. though he was ill
(a) Phrase
(b) Clause

Answer : B

Question. a well-known writer
(a) Phrase
(b) Clause

Answer : A

Question. once upon a time
(a) Phrase
(b) Clause

Answer : A

Question. because of his health problems
(a) Phrase
(b) Clause

Answer : A

Question. despite working hard
(a) Phrase
(b) Clause

Answer : A

Question. a few months ago
(a) Phrase
(b) Clause

Answer : A

Question. even if you forbid me
(a) Phrase
(b) Clause

Answer : B

Question. as soon as he arrived
(a) Phrase
(b) Clause

Answer : B

Q.1. Fill in the blanks with suitable phrases:

  1. She cancelled her trip to aboard because there was no one ________________ her ailing father.

  2. He ____________his coat as it was warm inside the room

  3. One should never __________ hope but face all difficulties with courage.

  4. The Firm is ____________ a new chairman and has placed an advertisement to this effect in the newspaper.

  5. The wealthy man ___________ blankets to the poor on his birthday.

  6. We reached school late because our bus _________ on the way, we got a scolding from our teacher.

  7. The epidemic _____________ in the village and claimed many lives.

  8. The meeting was ____________ because of the minister’s ill health.

  9. It was difficult to ___________ the answers the handwriting was not legible.

  10. Don’t __________ me to help you; I will be out of town on a business trip.

  11. The work is very demanding. I can’t _________unless I have someone to help me.

  12. She had to ___________ from her dance classes because of her exams.

  13. “If you don’t work hard you will not be able to ___________”warned by teacher.

Q.2 Form the abstract noun from the following words:

  (a) Arrive

  (b) Friend

  (c) Pure

  (d) Grow

  (e) Obey

  (f) Invite

Q.3 Write proverb for the followings:

  1. Ignorant people usually talk more than wise.

  2. Too many people spoil the job.

  3. Think well before talking any serious step.

  4. Make the best use of opportunities when they come.

Q.4 Form Adjectives from the followings words and use them in sentences of your own:

  1. Glory

  2. Enjoy

  3. History

  4. Poison

  5. Speed

Q.5 Fill in the blanks using the Antonyms/synonyms of the word given in the brackets:

  1. __________ is a curse to mankind (freedom).

  2. He threw the vase on the ground in ___________ (anger).

  3. It was a minor __________ and could be easily overlooked (mistake).

  4. His presentation was ____________ to mine (inferior).

  5. Students decorated the board with lot of ____________ (enthusiasm).

  6. One should be ____________ to achieve success in life (negative).

  7. All members of the club were ____________ on the occasion of its grand opening (absent).

  8. The Prime Minister made a ____________ to the nation to maintain peace and calm (request).

  9. Rajdhani Express ___________ at New Delhi Railway Station at 8:00pm (reaches).