Below is the answer key for the English Holiday Packet. In each of the questions 1-20, fill in the blank spaces with a suitable word.- To whom did you give your homework textbook?
- If I were you, I would not do that.
- She hasn't seen her parents since 2009.
- Which of these dogs guards your home?
- Our teacher commanded us to sit tall and not to lean against the wall.
- What a beautiful girl Nababi is!
- Ssempagama and I have been fasting for two days.
- Unless she works hard, she will not get rich.
- If these patients ate food now, they would vomit.
- To which teacher did you give your homework textbook?
- Nantumbe travelled bytrain from Kisumu to Mombasa.
- We had to sing until the baby fell asleep.
- I am ugly, aren't I?
- A friend of mine laughed so loudly that we heard his laughter from a distance.
- By the end of this term, all the nursery pupils will have learnt how to read and write.
- The book whose cover was torn by Kayondo has been stolen.
- My grandfather is as blind as a bat.
- How much money did you pay for the tour?
- That niece of yours usually draws cartoons in my art book, doesn't he?
- Not only Henry but also I am an athlete.
In each of the questions 21 to 50, use the correct form of the word given in the brackes to complete the sentence. - Kasuku was killed because of his rumour about the speaking skull. (he)
- The richest man in our village speaks with pride about his success. (proud)
- I was very happy to hear from you yesterday. (be)
- My nephew washed the utensils, and he put them in the cupboard. (put)
- My signature is too complicated to forge. (sign)
- Ancient people used to wear wooden sandals. (wood)
- Of the quadruplets, Suzan is the shyest.
- Neither Mukasa nor the baby knows the cruelity of its mother. (cruel)
- We found the traffic police office funnier than we expected. (funny)
- She prefers singing to dancing. (dance)
- An enemy of theirs wants them dead! (they)
- The dead body of our chef was laid to rest at noon. (lay)
- Light clothes are often worn by people who live in hot areas. (wear)
- Before Jesus' death, he forgave all the men who crucified him. (die)
- My mother bore me thirteen years ago. (bear)
- Kiprotich ran too slowly, so he was the fortieth in the race. (forty)
- When our teacher entered the class, we were all lying on the desks. (lie)
- The debate ended peacefully. (peace)
- We learn English thrice a day. (three)
- She made a very good choice for her family. (choose)
- By Wednesday, my grandmother will have woven another mat. (weave)
- If you worked hard, you would pass this holiday package. (work)
- Serunyiigo seldom brushes his teeth. (brush)
- Inspite of the fact that I heard the death announcement, I didn't attend the twin's burial. (bury)
- My grand parents are very knowledgeable people. (knowledge)
- He would rather swim than play football. (play)
- Of the twins, Wasswa is the elder. (old)
- None of the thieves was arrested. (thief)
- The seamstress sew the handkerchief skilfully. (skill)
- Either they or she goes to school daily. (go)
In questions 51 to 55, arrange the following in alphabetical order. - Except, excited, exclude, excuse.
- Quick, quiet, quill, quite.
- Stay, sty, style, stylish.
- Fortieth, forty, four, fourteen.
- Jeshurun, Jesse, Jessica, Jesus.
In questions 56 to 59, use each of the given words in a sentence to show that you know the difference in their meaning.- Each of the pupils was given a piece of chalk by the teacher.
- A dove is a symbol of peace.
- Some people believe that a black cat brings bad luck to its owner.
- My brothers think that I lack common sense.
In questions 60 to 65, write the short form of the given words. - Can't
- Aren't
- I'll
- Shan't
- Won't
- I've
For each of the questions 66 to 70, re-arrange the given words to make a correct sentence.- What useful people teachers are!
- Neither the pupils nor their teacher is present.
- What is the name of your teacher?
- Unless Nalule revises her books, she won't pass.
- Not only my wife but also I am a teacher.
For questions 71 to 75, give the plural form of the word or group of words below. - Luggage.
- Bundles of money.
- Members of Parliament.
- Passers-by
- Ourselves.
In each of the questions 76-80, re-write the sentences giving one word for the underlined group of words.- The chief whip ordered the speakers to be orderly.
- I met a friend of mine at the cross roads.
- His nephew told me that he had seen quadruplets when he visited the hospital.
- Having reached the bakery, all the pupils in the school bus shouted with joy.
- The carpenter about whom I was telling you has been imprisoned.
In each of the questions 81 to 85, re-write the sentence giving the opposite of the underlined word.- I bought this garment from that beautiful seamstress.
- The proposers spoke very good English even though they lost the debate.
- Inspite of the fact that Kayongo is my elder brother, I am stronger than him.
- Never in my life have I seen a carpenter planting a tree.
- Nyibiizi is not only a tailor but also a policewoman.
In each of the questions 86 to 100, re-write the given sentence as instructed in the brackets.- My niece was knocked down by a motorcycle.
- Their friend would like to attend my birthday party but he couldn't.
- She has a book, doesn't she?
- If I had money, I would buy the car.
- How smart you are!
- Although Galimukka runs faster than older girls, she is a young girl.
- "Listen to the floor speaker," said the chief whip.
- A cousin of mine likes singing more than dancing.
- Having finished their chores, my siblings went shopping.
- To whom does this book belong?
- Despite the fact that she is rich, she is not happy.
- He is such an intelligent boy that he can answer any question.
- The teacher gave Kiberu a punishment.
- The woman whose husband died is moarning.
- Alex said that they would visit them the following.