Avoiding Repetition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 7: Avoiding repetition · Set 177 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Say it once, then replace): After the first time, replace the name with a pronoun: he or she before the verb, his or her before a thing. Use the doer form (He, She) at the start of a sentence — never Him or Her. If a describing word comes twice, change the second one to a word with the same meaning (a big box in a huge room).

1. 1.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Maria found her kite. Her flew it. (b) Maria found Maria's kite. Maria flew it. (c) Maria found her kite. She flew it.
2. 2.Tenzin wrote “a quiet room in a quiet house”. Which word means the same as “quiet” and can replace the second one? (a) silent (b) noisy (c) wooden
3. 3.Vikram wrote “an angry man and an angry dog”. Which word means the same as “angry” and can replace the second one? (a) hungry (b) cross (c) calm
4. 4.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Arjun bought Arjun's book. Arjun read it. (b) Arjun bought his book. He read it. (c) Arjun bought his book. Him read it.
5. 5.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
   “Imran has a new kite. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) Him (c) It (d) He
6. 6.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Meera picked her mango. She ate it. (b) Meera picked Meera's mango. Meera ate it. (c) Meera picked her mango. Her ate it.
7. 7.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Kabir found Kabir's kite. Kabir flew it. (b) Kabir found his kite. Him flew it. (c) Kabir found his kite. He flew it.
8. 8.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Vikram planted Vikram's sapling. Vikram watered it. (b) Vikram planted his sapling. Him watered it. (c) Vikram planted his sapling. He watered it.
9. 9.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Aisha painted her pot. She sold it. (b) Aisha painted Aisha's pot. Aisha sold it. (c) Aisha painted her pot. Her sold it.
10. 10.Pooja wrote “a clever girl with a clever plan”. Which word means the same as “clever” and can replace the second one? (a) wooden (b) smart (c) silly
11. 11.Dev wrote “a loud bell and a loud drum”. Which word means the same as “loud” and can replace the second one? (a) hungry (b) noisy (c) quiet
12. 12.Arjun wrote “a fast horse and a fast car”. Which word means the same as “fast” and can replace the second one? (a) quick (b) slow (c) wooden
13. 13.Manav wrote “a cold wind on a cold night”. Which word means the same as “cold” and can replace the second one? (a) spicy (b) chilly (c) hot
14. 14.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Ishaan lost his pencil. He found it. (b) Ishaan lost his pencil. Him found it. (c) Ishaan lost Ishaan's pencil. Ishaan found it.
15. 15.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Imran has a new book. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) Him (c) He (d) She
16. 16.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Nisha packed her bag. Her carried it. (b) Nisha packed Nisha's bag. Nisha carried it. (c) Nisha packed her bag. She carried it.
17. 17.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Saanvi has a new cake. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) It (c) He (d) Her
18. 18.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Zoya fixed her toy car. Her played with it. (b) Zoya fixed her toy car. She played with it. (c) Zoya fixed Zoya's toy car. Zoya played with it.
19. 19.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Joseph has a new pencil. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) Him (c) He (d) She
20. 20.Simran wrote “a small cup on a small plate”. Which word means the same as “small” and can replace the second one? (a) tiny (b) square (c) huge
21. 21.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Maria picked Maria's mango. Maria ate it. (b) Maria picked her mango. Her ate it. (c) Maria picked her mango. She ate it.
22. 22.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Vikram has a new pot. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Him (b) It (c) He (d) She
23. 23.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Kabir made his card. He posted it. (b) Kabir made his card. Him posted it. (c) Kabir made Kabir's card. Kabir posted it.
24. 24.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Rohan has a new poem. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) It (c) He (d) Him
25. 25.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Tenzin packed his bag. Him carried it. (b) Tenzin packed his bag. He carried it. (c) Tenzin packed Tenzin's bag. Tenzin carried it.
26. 26.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Riya packed Riya's bag. Riya carried it. (b) Riya packed her bag. Her carried it. (c) Riya packed her bag. She carried it.
27. 27.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Nisha painted her pot. Her sold it. (b) Nisha painted her pot. She sold it. (c) Nisha painted Nisha's pot. Nisha sold it.
28. 28.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Joseph lost his pencil. He found it. (b) Joseph lost Joseph's pencil. Joseph found it. (c) Joseph lost his pencil. Him found it.
29. 29.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Tenzin has a new bicycle. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) It (c) Him (d) She
30. 30.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Isha has a new bicycle. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Her (b) She (c) It (d) He
31. 31.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Zoya has a new bag. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Her (b) It (c) He (d) She
32. 32.Rahul wrote “a rich king in a rich city”. Which word means the same as “rich” and can replace the second one? (a) square (b) poor (c) wealthy
33. 33.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Riya washed her bicycle. Her rode it. (b) Riya washed Riya's bicycle. Riya rode it. (c) Riya washed her bicycle. She rode it.
34. 34.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Meera has a new poem. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Her (b) She (c) He (d) It
35. 35.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Aisha planted her sapling. She watered it. (b) Aisha planted Aisha's sapling. Aisha watered it. (c) Aisha planted her sapling. Her watered it.
36. 36.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Zoya packed Zoya's bag. Zoya carried it. (b) Zoya packed her bag. Her carried it. (c) Zoya packed her bag. She carried it.
37. 37.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Aisha fixed Aisha's toy car. Aisha played with it. (b) Aisha fixed her toy car. Her played with it. (c) Aisha fixed her toy car. She played with it.
38. 38.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Farhan lost Farhan's pencil. Farhan found it. (b) Farhan lost his pencil. Him found it. (c) Farhan lost his pencil. He found it.
39. 39.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Vikram has a new pencil. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Him (b) He (c) She (d) It
40. 40.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Ishaan painted his pot. He sold it. (b) Ishaan painted Ishaan's pot. Ishaan sold it. (c) Ishaan painted his pot. Him sold it.

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