CBSE Class 7 English Usage in to learn Worksheet

in, into In means “inside.” Into indicates an action toward the inside.

The pie was baking in the oven.              The batter hit the ball into the outfield.

its, it’s Its is the possessive form of it. It’s is the contraction of it is.

The cat licked its paws after eating.              It’s a good idea to exercise.

lay, lie Lay means “to place.” Lie means “to recline.”

I always lay my jacket on the chair.              The doctor told the patient to lie on the cot.

learn, teach Learn means to “to gain knowledge.” Teach means “to give knowledge.”

We learned a new Spanish word.              Edward teaches his brother basketball plays.

Exercise 1 Underline the word in parentheses that best completes each sentence.

(Its, It’s) not often that we see a raccoon in our backyard.

1. Our cat likes to (lay, lie) on the windowsill and look outside.

2. Ellen slowly poured the milk (in, into) a glass.

3. The dog wagged (its, it’s) tail when I scratched its ears.

4. Tomorrow our teacher will (learn, teach) us about the layers of Earth’s crust.

5. Miyoki is putting the cookie dough (in, into) the oven.

6. (Its, It’s) important to get a good education.

7. Because I’ve never used a printer before, I asked Mrs. Vega to (learn, teach) me how.

8. (Lay, Lie) your pencils down after finishing the quiz.

9. My mom keeps a big old trunk (in, into) our basement.

10. The cheetah was (laying, lying) in the cool grass.

11. Children can (learn, teach) to swim at a very young age.

12. The monkey scratched (its, it’s) stomach and screeched with pleasure.

13. Mark began to (lay, lie) the dishes on the counter.

14. Cheryl dove (in, into) the water with a huge splash.

15. Do you think (its, it’s) harder to get up early when it is cold outside?

Exercise 2 Write in the blank the correct form of the word in italics. If the italicized word is correct, write C in the blank.

     into     My mother drove the car in the garage.

............... 1. Elliot tried to learn his baby parakeet to say “Hello.”

............... 2. We raked the leaves and put them into big bags.

............... 3. If you lie the marshmallow on a hot surface, it will melt.

............... 4. Marsha wants to teach several French words before she goes to Quebec.

............... 5. The festival was held into the school’s gymnasium.

............... 6. We know better than to lie wet towels on the floor.

............... 7. Juan played chess with his friends in the living room.

............... 8. I got goosebumps as we walked in the cold movie theater.

............... 9. Florida has Tallahassee as its capital city.

............... 10. Can you learn me to do that neat card trick?

............... 11. Its too late in the season to go bird watching.

............... 12. Laura is learning to play the piano.

............... 13. The watchdog bared it’s sharp, white teeth.

............... 14. After the race we were ready to lay down and rest.

............... 15. Alfonso is sitting in the dentist’s waiting room.
 

Writing Link Write a brief paragraph describing your house or apartment. Include the words in, into, its, it’s, lay, and lie.