Avoiding Repetition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 7: Avoiding repetition · Set 63 · 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.Simran 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) square
2. 2.Maria 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) spicy
3. 3.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
   “Meera has a new kite. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) She (c) It (d) Her
4. 4.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Manav picked his mango. He ate it. (b) Manav picked Manav's mango. Manav ate it. (c) Manav picked his mango. Him ate it.
5. 5.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
   “Ishaan has a new cake. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) It (c) Him (d) She
6. 6.Ananya wrote “a fast horse and a fast car”. Which word means the same as “fast” and can replace the second one? (a) quick (b) wooden (c) slow
7. 7.Saanvi wrote “an angry man and an angry dog”. Which word means the same as “angry” and can replace the second one? (a) wooden (b) cross (c) calm
8. 8.Priya wrote “a fast horse and a fast car”. Which word means the same as “fast” and can replace the second one? (a) wooden (b) quick (c) slow
9. 9.Manav wrote “a wet towel on a wet floor”. Which word means the same as “wet” and can replace the second one? (a) dry (b) spicy (c) damp
10. 10.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Pooja has a new poem. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Her (b) It (c) He (d) She
11. 11.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Vikram made Vikram's card. Vikram posted it. (b) Vikram made his card. Him posted it. (c) Vikram made his card. He posted it.
12. 12.Diya wrote “a small cup on a small plate”. Which word means the same as “small” and can replace the second one? (a) purple (b) huge (c) tiny
13. 13.Priya wrote “a loud bell and a loud drum”. Which word means the same as “loud” and can replace the second one? (a) quiet (b) hungry (c) noisy
14. 14.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Riya has a new bicycle. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) He (c) Her (d) She
15. 15.Tara wrote “a clever girl with a clever plan”. Which word means the same as “clever” and can replace the second one? (a) silly (b) purple (c) smart
16. 16.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Aisha has a new pot. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) Her (c) It (d) She
17. 17.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Ananya planted Ananya's sapling. Ananya watered it. (b) Ananya planted her sapling. Her watered it. (c) Ananya planted her sapling. She watered it.
18. 18.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Imran has a new toy car. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) She (c) It (d) Him
19. 19.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Aisha packed Aisha's bag. Aisha carried it. (b) Aisha packed her bag. She carried it. (c) Aisha packed her bag. Her carried it.
20. 20.Vikram wrote “an old fort near an old temple”. Which word means the same as “old” and can replace the second one? (a) new (b) square (c) ancient
21. 21.Omkar wrote “a wet towel on a wet floor”. Which word means the same as “wet” and can replace the second one? (a) damp (b) dry (c) square
22. 22.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Yash has a new kite. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) Him (c) It (d) She
23. 23.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Dev made Dev's card. Dev posted it. (b) Dev made his card. He posted it. (c) Dev made his card. Him posted it.
24. 24.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Ishaan painted his pot. Him sold it. (b) Ishaan painted Ishaan's pot. Ishaan sold it. (c) Ishaan painted his pot. He sold it.
25. 25.Arjun wrote “a quiet room in a quiet house”. Which word means the same as “quiet” and can replace the second one? (a) noisy (b) silent (c) spicy
26. 26.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Rahul planted Rahul's sapling. Rahul watered it. (b) Rahul planted his sapling. He watered it. (c) Rahul planted his sapling. Him watered it.
27. 27.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Isha washed her bicycle. She rode it. (b) Isha washed Isha's bicycle. Isha rode it. (c) Isha washed her bicycle. Her rode it.
28. 28.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Aarav has a new pencil. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) It (c) She (d) Him
29. 29.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Maria has a new kite. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Her (b) He (c) It (d) She
30. 30.Simran wrote “an old fort near an old temple”. Which word means the same as “old” and can replace the second one? (a) new (b) ancient (c) purple
31. 31.Ishaan wrote “a cold wind on a cold night”. Which word means the same as “cold” and can replace the second one? (a) hungry (b) hot (c) chilly
32. 32.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Zoya lost Zoya's pencil. Zoya found it. (b) Zoya lost her pencil. She found it. (c) Zoya lost her pencil. Her found it.
33. 33.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Saanvi has a new sapling. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Her (b) She (c) It (d) He
34. 34.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Saanvi has a new card. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) She (b) Her (c) It (d) He
35. 35.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Manav has a new pot. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) It (b) He (c) She (d) Him
36. 36.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Dev has a new book. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) Him (b) It (c) He (d) She
37. 37.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Kabir fixed Kabir's toy car. Kabir played with it. (b) Kabir fixed his toy car. Him played with it. (c) Kabir fixed his toy car. He played with it.
38. 38.Which is the best way to write this, without repeating the name? (a) Imran packed his bag. He carried it. (b) Imran packed Imran's bag. Imran carried it. (c) Imran packed his bag. Him carried it.
39. 39.Farhan 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
40. 40.Vikram wrote “a small cup on a small plate”. Which word means the same as “small” and can replace the second one? (a) huge (b) wooden (c) tiny

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