Avoiding Repetition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 7: Avoiding repetition · Set 410 · 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 word should replace the name in the gap?
   “Maria has a new pencil. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) He (c) She (d) Her
2. 2.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Aarav found his kite. Him flew it. (b) Aarav found his kite. He flew it. (c) Aarav found Aarav's kite. Aarav flew it.
3. 3.Saanvi wrote “a cold wind on a cold night”. Which word means the same as “cold” and can replace the second one? (a) wooden (b) chilly (c) hot
4. 4.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Riya bought her book. Her read it. (b) Riya bought Riya's book. Riya read it. (c) Riya bought her book. She read it.
5. 5.Arjun wrote “a loud bell and a loud drum”. Which word means the same as “loud” and can replace the second one? (a) spicy (b) quiet (c) noisy
6. 6.Ananya wrote “a cold wind on a cold night”. Which word means the same as “cold” and can replace the second one? (a) hot (b) chilly (c) spicy
7. 7.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
   “Priya has a new book. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) He (c) Her (d) She
8. 8.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
   “Aisha has a new card. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) Her (c) She (d) He
9. 9.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
   “Rahul has a new bag. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) Him (c) She (d) It
10. 10.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Omkar has a new bag. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) It (c) He (d) Him
11. 11.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Saanvi found Saanvi's kite. Saanvi flew it. (b) Saanvi found her kite. She flew it. (c) Saanvi found her kite. Her flew it.
12. 12.Kabir wrote “a rich king in a rich city”. Which word means the same as “rich” and can replace the second one? (a) wealthy (b) spicy (c) poor
13. 13.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Meera found her kite. She flew it. (b) Meera found her kite. Her flew it. (c) Meera found Meera's kite. Meera flew it.
14. 14.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Tara has a new cake. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) It (c) She (d) Her
15. 15.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Pooja has a new kite. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) Her (c) He (d) It
16. 16.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Riya has a new kite. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) She (c) He (d) Her
17. 17.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Kunal planted Kunal's sapling. Kunal watered it. (b) Kunal planted his sapling. He watered it. (c) Kunal planted his sapling. Him watered it.
18. 18.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Rahul washed his bicycle. He rode it. (b) Rahul washed his bicycle. Him rode it. (c) Rahul washed Rahul's bicycle. Rahul rode it.
19. 19.Sneha wrote “a rich king in a rich city”. Which word means the same as “rich” and can replace the second one? (a) wooden (b) wealthy (c) poor
20. 20.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Isha picked Isha's mango. Isha ate it. (b) Isha picked her mango. Her ate it. (c) Isha picked her mango. She ate it.
21. 21.Meera wrote “a small cup on a small plate”. Which word means the same as “small” and can replace the second one? (a) tiny (b) huge (c) square
22. 22.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Kavya baked her cake. She shared it. (b) Kavya baked Kavya's cake. Kavya shared it. (c) Kavya baked her cake. Her shared it.
23. 23.Kunal wrote “an angry man and an angry dog”. Which word means the same as “angry” and can replace the second one? (a) cross (b) calm (c) purple
24. 24.Imran wrote “a clever girl with a clever plan”. Which word means the same as “clever” and can replace the second one? (a) smart (b) silly (c) spicy
25. 25.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Simran washed her bicycle. Her rode it. (b) Simran washed her bicycle. She rode it. (c) Simran washed Simran's bicycle. Simran rode it.
26. 26.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Tara planted Tara's sapling. Tara watered it. (b) Tara planted her sapling. Her watered it. (c) Tara planted her sapling. She watered it.
27. 27.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Nisha painted her pot. She sold it. (b) Nisha painted Nisha's pot. Nisha sold it. (c) Nisha painted her pot. Her sold it.
28. 28.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Dev baked his cake. Him shared it. (b) Dev baked his cake. He shared it. (c) Dev baked Dev's cake. Dev shared it.
29. 29.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Aarav has a new pencil. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) It (c) Him (d) He
30. 30.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Zoya has a new cake. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) She (c) Her (d) He
31. 31.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Simran has a new bicycle. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) It (c) She (d) Her
32. 32.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Priya has a new card. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) She (c) Her (d) He
33. 33.Saanvi wrote “a quiet room in a quiet house”. Which word means the same as “quiet” and can replace the second one? (a) silent (b) purple (c) noisy
34. 34.Arjun wrote “a scared cat and a scared puppy”. Which word means the same as “scared” and can replace the second one? (a) brave (b) afraid (c) round
35. 35.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Rahul has a new kite. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) Him (c) She (d) He
36. 36.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Arjun has a new bicycle. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Him (b) He (c) She (d) It
37. 37.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Rohan picked his mango. He ate it. (b) Rohan picked Rohan's mango. Rohan ate it. (c) Rohan picked his mango. Him ate it.
38. 38.Simran wrote “a pretty doll in a pretty dress”. Which word means the same as “pretty” and can replace the second one? (a) ugly (b) lovely (c) wooden
39. 39.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Diya has a new kite. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Her (b) He (c) It (d) She
40. 40.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Riya has a new poem. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) Her (c) He (d) She

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