Paper 1

(a) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word
given in the brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct
serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. (4)
“I have _____(1)(find) you out, wretch,” he _____(2)(exclaim).
Thereupon, the six men _____(3)(throw) me on the ground. They
_____(4)(slip) my foot into a loop of rope and _____(5)(beat) the
soles of my feet with their sticks. I cried with pain. I ____(6)(appeal)
to them for mercy. They _____(7)(laugh) at my torture until I
_____(8)(become) unconscious with pain.

(b) Fill in each blank with an appropriate word. (4)

1. Mahendra is industrious and worthy ______ great achievements.
2. Most people refrain _____ taking unnecessary risks.
3. The neighbours complained to the police _____ a series of thefts.
4. After much time and thinking, some wisdom dawned _____ the
members.
5. Rishabh saw _____ Rahul’s ruse.
6. One should always be true ____ oneself.
7. Are you acquainted ____ your classmate?
8. Some of us are very talented ____ music.

(c) Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without
using and but or so. Choose the correct option. (4)
1. I found my green coat. I thought I had lost it.
a. I found my green court and I thought it was lost.
b. I found my green coat which I thought was lost.
c. I found my green coat as I thought it was lost.
d. I thought I had lost my green coat but I found it.

2. I wish I knew the way. I would have reached sooner.

a. I wish I knew the way then I would have reached sooner.
b. I would have reached sooner but I didn’t know the way.
c. Knowing the way, I could have reached sooner.
d. I would have reached sooner if I knew the way.

3. Gangu drank a lot of water. He was very thirsty.

a. Gangu drank a lot of water as he was very thirsty.

1
 b. Having drunk a lot of water, Gangu was very thirsty.
c. Gangu drank a lot of water so he was very thirsty.
d. Gangu was very thirsty and he drank a lot of water.

4. She is walking very quickly. She has to deliver the parcel on time.
a. She is walking quickly lest she should deliver the parcel on time.
b. She is walking quickly and she has to deliver the parcel on time.
c. She is walking quickly because she has to deliver the parcel on time.
d. She is walking quickly for she wanted to deliver the parcel on time.

(d) Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given

after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not
change the meaning of each sentence. Choose the correct option. (8)

1. All the windows had to be opened as it was a warm night. (Begin:

It……)
a. It being a warm night all the windows had to be open.
b. It was a warm night and all the windows had to be open.
c. It being a warm night, all the windows had to be opened.
d. All the windows had to be opened as it was a warm night.
2. India has the best places for vegetarian cuisine. (Use: better)
a. India has better places for vegetarian cuisine than most other.
b. No other places for vegetarian cuisines, are better than India.
c. India has better places for vegetarian cuisine than any other.
d. India has the only place better than others, for vegetarian cuisine.
3. They were asked to combine all their ideas into one document. (Use:
‘combination’)
a. There were asked to make a combination of their ideas into one
document.
b. There were asked to compile a combination of all their ideas into
one document.
c. They were asked for a combination of all their ideas into one
document.
d. They were asked to arrange a combination of all their ideas into one
document.
4. As soon as he stopped speaking, the audience wondered what had
happened. (Begin: No sooner………)
a. No sooner he stopped speaking the audience wondered what had

2
happened.
b. No sooner did he stop speaking the audience wondered what had
happen.
c. No sooner had he stopped speaking that the audience wondered
what happened.
d. No sooner did he stop speaking than the audience wondered what
had happened.
5. “Don’t park your car here as you may incur a challan” said the
traffic cop. (Use: warned)
a. The traffic cop warned him not to park the car here as it may incur
a challan.
b. The traffic cop warned me not to park the car there as I might
incur a challan.
c. The traffic cop warned him not to park the car there as he may
incur a challan.
d. The traffic cop warned me not to park the car there as I may incur
challan.
6. All the boys in the class are not prepared to go home without their
papers. (Begin: None………)
a. None of the boys in the class is prepared to go home without his
papers.
b. None of the boys in the class are prepared to go home without their
papers.
c. None of the boy in the class is prepared to go home without his
papers.
d. None of the boys in the class are prepared to go home without his
papers.
7. In the long run, you are going to be appreciated more for your
confidence than looks. (Begin: People………)
a. People will appreciate you more for your confidence in the long run,
than looks.
b. People appreciate you more for your confidence in the long run, than
looks.
c. People want to appreciate you more for your confidence in the long
run, than looks.
d. People may appreciate you more for your confidence in the long run,
than looks.
8. If I had to choose between buying a book or a new phone, I would

3
prefer the phone. (Use: choice)
a. If I have to make a choice between buying a new book or a new
phone, I would prefer the phone.
b. If I made a choice between buying a book or a new phone, I would
prefer the book.
c. If I am to make a choice between buying a book or a new phone, I
would prefer the phone.
d. If I had to make a choice between buying a book or a new phone, I
would prefer the phone.

4
Paper 2

(a) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word
given in the brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct
serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. (4)
Example: (0) went
We usually ____(0)(go) on long drives because we ____(1)(like) to
enjoy the outside world besides ____(2)(eat) and _____(3)(make)
merry. The drive last summer was unusual. We ____(4)(forget) the
way and ____(5)(head) straight into a dense forest. An elephant
suddenly out of nowhere ____(6)(appear) before our vehicle. The
monstrous animal ____(7)(gaze) at us menacingly. We ____(8)(shriek)
as it ran towards us.

(b) Fill in each blank with an appropriate word. (4)

1. Children need heroes to look ___ to.
2. We can do nothing ____ the problem.
3. The boy sat still _____ the night waiting to be called.
4. She was left ____ grave financial problems after her husband’s
demise.
5. Unjust criticism was levelled ____ the school.
6. The company has taken ____ a number of small firms.
7. Derick exchanged rupees ____ US dollars.
8. A wooden barrier was placed _____ the river.

(c) Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without
using and but or so. Choose the correct option. (4)
1. She went inside the room. She saw a strange sight.
a. Going inside the room, she saw a strange sight.
b. She went inside the room and she saw a strange sight.
c. She went inside the room to see a strange sight.
d. She saw a strange sight so she went inside the room.

2. Einstein was a great scientist. He discovered the theory of

relativity.
a. Einstein was a great scientist so he discovered the theory of
relativity.
b. Although Einstein was a great scientist yet he discovered the
theory of relativity.

1
 c. Einstein who discovered the theory of relativity was a great
scientist.
d. Einstein was a scientist that’s why he discovered the theory.

3. My brother fell asleep. He was studying for the test.

a. My brother was studying for the test and he fell asleep.
b. My brother was studying for the test while he fell asleep.
c. My brother fell asleep while studying for the test.
d. Studying for the test he fell asleep.

4. The room is large. It can accommodate all of us.

a. The room is large enough to accommodate.
b. The room is too large to accommodate all of us.
c. The room is so large that to accommodate all of us.
d. The room is large enough to accommodate all of us.

(d) Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given

after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not
change the meaning of each sentence. Choose the correct option. (8)

1. No other girl in the class is as smart as Jyoti. (Begin: Jyoti is……)

a. Jyoti is the smart girl in class.
b. Jyoti is the girl who is smart in class.
c. Jyoti is the smartest girl in class.
d. Jyoti is the smartest of all girls in the class.
2. Frank is successful in life but he is not proud. (Begin: Despite……)
a. Despite being successful in life, Frank is not proud.
b. Despite Frank is successful in life he is proud.
c. Despite being proud Frank is successful in life.
d. Despite of his success, Frank is proud.
3. We will not have the barbeque if you cannot join us. (Begin:
Unless…)
a. Unless you cannot join us, we will not have the barbecue.
b. Unless you have the barbecue, we will join you.
c. Unless you join us, we will not have the barbecue.
d. Not unless you join us, will we have the barbecue.
4. He is very old, but he is still mentally alert. (Begin: He is still……)
a. He is still alert, but he is very old.

2
b. He is still alert mentally and he is very old.
c. He is still mentally alert though he is very old.
d. He is still very old, but he is mentally alert.
5. The house was very old. It was falling apart. (Rewrite using
‘so……that…’)
a. The house was too old for falling apart.
b. The house was so old that it was falling apart.
c. The house was so very old, that It was falling apart.
d. The house is too old to fall apart.
6. We succeeded in our attempt. (End: ………success.)
a. How has our attempt met with success?
b. Our attempt was so much success.
c. Our attempt was full of success.
d. Our attempt was met with success.
7. Rescue work was called off. It was getting dark. (Begin: As………)
a. As it was getting dark, the rescue work was called off.
b. As it was called off, the rescue work was getting dark.
c. As a result of the rescue, work was getting dark.
d. As the rescue work was called off, it was getting dark.
8. Dona will not donate blood. All the other students will. (Begin:
Except for ………)
a. Except for all students Dona will make a donation.
b. Except Dona all students will donate blood.
c. Except for Dona all the other students will make a donation.
d. Except for Dona all the students will donate blood.

3
Paper 3

(a) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word
given in the brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct
serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. (4)
“That’s all right for you, Dele,” said Joe, ____(1)(attack) a can of peas
with a carving knife and a hatchet, ‘but how about me? Do you think
I’m going to let you hustle for wages while I philander in the regions
of high art? Not by the bones of Benvenuto Cellini! I guess I
____(2)(sell) papers or lay cobblestones, and bring in a dollar or two.’
Delia came and ____(3)(hang) about his neck.
“Joe, dear, you ____(4)(is) silly. You must keep on at your studies. It
is not as if I ____(5)(quit) my music and ____(6)(go) to work at
something else. While I _____(7)(teach), I learn. I am always with my
music. And we can live as _____(8)(happy) as millionaires on 15$ a
week. You mustn’t think of leaving Mr. Magister.”

(b) Fill in each blank with an appropriate word. (4)

1. Printed ____ the poster in large, broad letters was the word
‘Missing’.
2. I hope this point will become clear to you _____ the course of the
lectures.
3. We must refrain _____ stealing.
4. I take ____ all that I said about him as I realize I had been wrong.
5. Ravi distributed the chocolates ____ his cousins.
6. The rain poured _____ a hole in the roof.
7. The workers said that they would call ____ the strike if their
demands were met.
8. Janaki escorted her daughter to the cinema theatre as she was
anxious _____ her safety.

(c) Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without
using and but or so. Choose the correct option. (4)
1. There was little hope of success. They decided to perform the
operation.
a. There was a little hope of success, but they decided to perform the
operation.
b. There was a little hope of success, nevertheless they decided to
perform the operation.

1
 c. They decided to perform the operation in spite of the little hope of
success.
d. There was a little hope of success, so they decided to perform the
operation.

2. I waited for my friend. I waited till his arrival.

a. I waited for my friend until he arrived.
b. I waited for my friend to arrive.
c. I waited for my friend till my friend arrived.
d. I waited for my friend in anticipation of his arrival.

3. This fact is evident. It does not require any proof.

a. This fact is so evident that it does not require any proof.
b. This fact is too evident to require any proof.
c. This fact is evident that it does not require any proof.
d. This fact is evident, it does not require any proof.

4. He had high fever. He attended the wedding.

a. In spite of high fever, he attended the wedding.
b. Although he had high fever, he attended the wedding.
c. Having high fever, he attended the wedding.
d. He had high fever, but he attended the wedding.

(d) Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given

after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not
change the meaning of each sentence. Choose the correct option. (8)

1. Sunil is the fastest runner in the school. (End: ………Sunil.)

a. No other runner is so fast as Sunil.
b. The fastest runner in the school is Sunil.
c. In running, no other person is as fast as Sunil.
d. No other runner in the school is as fast as Sunil.
2. They showed a video of ‘My Fair Lady’. (Begin: A video……)
a. A video by them which was shown was of ‘My Fair Lady’.
b. A video shown by them was of ‘My Fair Lady’.
c. A video of ‘My Fair Lady’ was shown by them.
d. A video was shown of ‘My Fair Lady’ by them.
3. Raju did not complete the worksheet on time. (Rewrite the

2
sentence adding a question tag)
a. Raju did not complete the worksheet on time, did he?
b. Raju did not complete the worksheet on time, didn’t he?
c. Raju did not complete the worksheet on time, has he?
d. Raju did not complete the worksheet on time, hasn’t he?
4. If you are not a member of this club, you cannot participate in any
of its events. (Begin: Only………)
a. Only participation allowed in any of the events is for the members
of the club.
b. Only if you are a member of this club, can you participate in any of
its events.
c. Only a member participates in any of the events of this club.
d. Only if you are a member of this club only then can you participate
in any of its events.
5. No sooner had the meeting begun than the protesters rushed onto
the dais. (Begin: Scarcely……………)
a. Scarcely the meeting began than the protesters rushed onto the
dais.
b. Scarcely had the meeting begun then the protesters rushed onto
the dais.
c. Scarcely had the meeting begun when the protesters rushed onto
the dais.
d. Scarcely the meeting began, and the protesters rushed onto the
dais.
6. “What have you decided to do?” she asked him. (Begin: She asked
him………)
a. She asked him what has he decided to do.
b. She asked him what he has decided to do.
c. She asked him what had he decided to do.
d. She asked him what he had decided to do.
7. The people regarded him as a thief and called him a villain. (End:
…………the people.)
a. He was regarded as a thief and called a villain by the people.
b. He was regarded as thief and villain by the people.
c. He was considered a thief and a villain by the people.
d. He was a thief and the villain, according to the people.
8. Manisha was most interested in the painting. (Begin: Nothing……)
a. Nothing was most interesting to Manisha except painting.

3
b. Nothing but painting was most interesting to Manisha.
c. Nothing except for painting was most interesting to Manisha.
d. Nothing expect for painting was most interesting to Manisha.

4
Paper 4

(a) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word
given in the brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct
serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. (4)
Example: (0) has
Greek Mythology _____(0)(to be) left us an invaluable heritage of
tales with envious gods, courageous heroes, epic adventures and
stories of vengeance and love. The corpus of Greek Mythology is
immense and we _____(1)(will) need several volumes of books to cover
most of the stories.
After Prometheus _____(2)(give) the fire to humans, Zeus
____(3)(decide) to take vengeance. He ordered Hephaestus to create
the first human woman out of soil and water. Each god _____(4)(give)
the woman a gift: Athena gave her wisdom, she got beauty from
Aphrodite, cunning from Hermes and so on. The name of the woman
was Pandora (meaning ‘all gifts’ in Greek). Zeus gave Pandora a jar,
_____(5)(warn) her not to open it under any circumstances and sent
her to Prometheus’ brother, Epimetheus. Prometheus _____(6)(warn)
his brother not to accept gifts from Zeus. However, Epimetheus
_____(7)(accept) Pandora who, although tried hard to resist the
temptation, opened the jar and _____(8)(release) all evils upon the
world. Hatred, war, death, hunger, sickness and all the disasters were
immediately released.

(b) Fill in each blank with an appropriate word. (4)

1. The young doctor impulsively turned _____ the offer made by his
rival.
2. When the old tycoon died his heir took _____ the reins of his
business empire.
3. My friend does not care much _____ Mexican food.
4. The flute maestro was accompanied _____ the tabla by a young
boy.
5. This medicine leaves a taste _____ peppermint in the mouth.
6. You have no aptitude _____ business.
7. The little girl insists _____ wearing that dress to school.
8. The Chairman will preside _____ the meeting.

1
(c) Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without
using and but or so. Choose the correct option. (4)
1. How mean she is! No one can even imagine.
a. No one can even imagine how mean she is.
b. No one can even imagine how mean she is!
c. No one imagines how mean she is.
d. No one can even imagine how mean she can be.

2. The day dawned. The people went to the carnival.

a. The day having dawned, the people went to the carnival.
b. When the people went to the carnival, the day dawned.
c. As soon as the day dawned, people went to the carnival.
d. The people went to the carnival because the day had dawned.

3. He was sitting on the wall. He was stung by a scorpion.

a. Sitting on the wall, the scorpion stung him.
b. While he was sitting on the wall, he was stung by scorpion.
c. A snake stung him because he was sitting on the wall.
d. He was sitting on the wall to be stung by a snake.

4. The man was dressed up like an ape. The guests were highly amused.
a. To amuse the guests highly the man was dressed up like an ape.
b. The man was dressed up like an ape as the guests were highly
amused.
c. The guests were highly amused seeing the man dressed up like an
ape.
d. The man was highly amused to dress the guests like an ape.

(d) Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given

after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not
change the meaning of each sentence. Choose the correct option. (8)

1. The coach said, “I am very proud of your achievements in the

events held yesterday.” (Begin: The coach………)
a. The court said that it was giving him great pride to see his
achievements in the events held yesterday.
b. The coach said that he was very proud of my achievements in the
events held the previous day.

2
c. The court said that I’m very proud of his achievements in the
events held the previous day.
d. The coach said that he was very proud of my achievements in the
events held yesterday.
2. The rang the bells as soon as the moon appeared. (Begin: No
sooner………)
a. No sooner did they ring the bells than the moon appeared.
b. No sooner did the moon appear than they rang the bells.
c. No sooner had the bells been rung than the moon appeared.
d. No sooner the moon appeared than the bells were rung by them.
3. Unless he gives us permission, we cannot attend the function.
(Begin: If………)
a. If he gives us permission, we can attend the function.
b. If he doesn’t give us permission, we need not go to the function.
c. If we cannot attend the function, he will not give us permission.
d. If unless he gives us permission, we can go to the function.
4. I have told him to mend his ways but he has not complied. (Begin: In
spite………)
a. In spite of having told by me to change his ways, he has not
complied.
b. Inspite of me telling him to mend his ways, he has not complied.
c. In spite of him complying, I told him to mend his ways
d. In spite of me telling him to mend his ways, he has not complied.
5. Very few students in the class are as friendly as Svetlana. (End:
………students.)
a. Svetlana is as friendly as most other students.
b. Svetlana is the most friendly student.
c. Svetlana is friendlier than most other students.
d. Svetlana is more friendlier than most other students.
6. The news is too good to be true. (Rewrite using ‘so………that’)
a. The news is so good that it is true.
b. The news is so good that it cannot be true.
c. The news was so true that it was good.
d. The news was so good and that was true.
7. Last week during the exam my friend gave me a pen. (End:
………friend.)
a. A pen last week was given by me to my friend.
b. During last week’s exam, a pen was given to me by my friend.

3
c. Last week during the exam, a pen was given to me by my friend.
d. Last week during the exam, a pen was being given to me by my
friend.
8. “Oh! It is my doll,” said the child. (Rewrite: The child………)
a. The child said that it was her doll
b. The child said with an exclamation that it was her doll indeed.
c. The child cried out joyfully that it was her doll.
d. The child cried out painfully that it was her doll.

4
Paper 5

(a) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given
in the brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct serial order
the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. (4)
Example: Valakh ___(0)(be) a small village in Maharashtra.
Answer: is
Fifty years ago, the village _____(1)(be) different. Few cars ____(2)(pass)
through the village. There _____(3)(be) only five residents. Things
____(4)(change) a lot over the past few years. There _____(5)(be) many
residents now. Many rich Mumbaikars _____(6)(buy) properties and the
village ____(7)(turn) into a different place. The former Sarpanch had always
wanted to create a real town here. That’s why he _____(8)(sell) so many
plots. Now traditions, as well as peace, have been lost.

(b) Fill in each blank with an appropriate word. (4)

1. Rock climbing is a sport fraught _____ danger.
2. The water gushed out _____ a crack in the dam.
3. Within a few days he took _____ his surroundings.
4. We can visit her in the hostel _____ 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday.
5. I caught him _____the leg and threw him down.
6. Though he was very upset he quietly went _____ his business.
7. The mother hen watched _____ her chicks with a lot of fuss.
8. We were asked to take _____ our footwear as we were entering a place
of worship.

(c) Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using
and but or so. Choose the correct option. (4)
1. He hurt his foot. He stopped.
a. Having hurt his food, he stopped.
b. He hurt his foot, so he stopped.
c. He has hurt his feet, he stopped.
d. He stopped and hurt his foot.

2. The bus was crowded. That was unusual.

a. The bus was unusually crowded.
b. The bus is usually crowded.
c. The crowded bus is usual.
d. The bus was not crowded, that was unusual.

3. Sam was not clever. His brothers were geniuses.

a. Sam was clever, his brothers were geniuses.

1
 b. Sam was not clever, his brother’s were geniuses.
c. In spite of Sam not being clever, his brothers were not geniuses.
d. Although Sam was not clever, his brothers were geniuses.

4. Pia will take the flight. Mira will take the flight.
a. Pia as well as Mira, will take the flight.
b. Pia as well as Mira will take the flight.
c. Pia, as well as Mira will take the flight.
d. Pia as well as Mira will take the flight today.

(d) Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given after
each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the
meaning of each sentence. Choose the correct option. (8)

1. Reema never did well in academics but she is very successful today. (Use:
In spite………)
a. In spite of never having done well in academics, Reema is very successful
today.
b. Inspite of never having done well in academics, Reema is very successful
today.
c. In spite of never doing well in academic, Reema is very successful today.
d. In spite never having done well in academics, Reema is very successful
today.
2. “I am warning you not to talk to strangers,” said Fatima’s mother. (Use
indirect speech.)
a. Fatima was warned by her mother to not talk to strangers.
b. Fatima’s mother warned her not to talk to strangers.
c. Fatima’s mother was warned not to talk to strangers.
d. Fatima’s mother warned Fatima not to talk to strangers.
3. As soon as the hunter arrived, the birds flew away. (Use: flight)
a. No sooner did the hunter arrive then the birds took flight.
b. No sooner will the hunter arrive than the birds take flight.
c. As the hunter arrived the birds will take flight.
d. No sooner did the hunter arrive than the birds took flight.
4. My mother gave me a birthday gift. (Begin: A birthday gift………)
a. A birthday gift was given to me by my mother.
b. A birthday gift would be given to me by my mother.
c. A birthday gift was given to me as my mother.
d. A birthday gift was given by me to my mother.
5. Only Sheetal submitted the assignment on time. (Begin: None………)
a. None submitted the assignment but Sheetal.
b. None but Sheetal summitted the assignment on time.

2
c. None but Sheetal submitted the assignment on time.
d. None submitted the assignment, only Sheetal did.
6. Jalandhar is not as cool as Nainital. (Rewrite without using ‘not’)
a. Nainital is cold, as Jalandhar is cool.
b. Nainital is cooler than Jalandhar.
c. Jalandhar is cooler than Nainital.
d. Nainital is as cold as Jalandhar.
7. He won the prize for singing as well as storytelling. (Use: Not only………)
a. He not only won the prize for singing as well as storytelling.
b. Not only did he win the prize for singing but for storytelling.
c. Not only did he win the prize for singing but also for storytelling.
d. Not only has he won the prize fore singing but also for storytelling.
8. This is not the way to treat a respectable citizen. (End: ……… should be
treated.)
a. This is not the way a respectable citizen should be treated.
b. This is never the ways a respectable citizen should be treated.
c. This is not the way, a respectable citizen, should be treated.
d. This is the way a respectable citizen should be treated.

3
Paper 6

(a) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word
given in the brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct
serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. (4)
Example: (0) involved
Napoleon was _____(0)(involve) in a conversation with a colonel of a
Hungarian battalion who _____(1)(taken) prisoner in Italy. The colonel
____(2)(mention) that he _____(3)(fight) in the army of Maria
Theresa. “You must have a few years under your belt!” ______
(4)(exclaim) Napoleon. “I’m sure I’ve lived sixty or seventy years,”
_____(5)(reply) the colonel. “You mean to say,” Napoleon continued,
you _____(6)(keep) track of the years you _____(7)(live)?”
The colonel promptly replied, “Sir, I always count my money, me shirts
and my horses, but as for my years, I know nobody who wants
_____(8)(steal) them, and I shall surely never lose them.”

(b) Fill in each blank with an appropriate word. (4)

1. No one can approve _____ such behaviour.
2. We have an easy access _____ his house.
3. The manager apologized _____ arriving late.
4. The tank abounds _____ fish.
5. My sister will be angry _____ me.
6. This book does not appeal _____ me.
7. The sky is covered _____ thick rain clouds.
8. She did not come to school because _____ severe cold.

(c) Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without
using and but or so. Choose the correct option. (4)
1. Sachin is a great cricketer. He is also popular.
a. Sachin is a great and popular cricketer.
b. Besides being a great cricketer, Sachin is popular.
c. Sachin is not only great but also a popular cricketer.
d. Being great, Sachin is a popular cricketer.

2. Dipti received my letter. She sent a reply within a week.

a. Receiving my letter within a week Dipti replied.
b. Despite receiving my letter, Dipti did not reply within a week.
c. Although Dipti received my letter in a week, she did not reply.

1
 d. Having received my letter, Dipti sent a reply within a week.

3. She saw I was hurt. She came to my rescue.

a. Having seen I was hurt, she rescued me.
b. She came to my rescue on being hurt.
c. Seeing that I was hurt, she came to my rescue.
d. Realising I was hurt, I was rescued by her.

4. The cliff was steep. He managed to reached the top.

a. Despite of the steep cliff, he reached the top.
b. As the cliff was steep, he managed to reach the top.
c. Although the cliff was steep, he managed to reach the top.
d. He reached the top of the steep cliff.

(d) Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given

after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not
change the meaning of each sentence. Choose the correct option. (8)

1. Raman said, “We have had no rain, since January.” (Begin: Raman
said that………)
a. Raman said that they have had no rain since January.
b. Raman said they have no rain since January.
c. Raman said that they had no rain since January.
d. Raman said that they had had no rain since January.
2. She was scolded by her Maths teacher so she lost interest in
Maths. (Begin: Having………)
a. Having been scolded by her Maths teacher, she loses interest in
Maths.
b. Having got scolding by her Maths teacher, she will lose interest in
Maths.
c. Having been scolded by her Maths teacher, she lost interest in
Maths.
d. Having being scolded by her Maths teacher, she lost interest in
Maths.
3. Rita is as tall as Meeta. (Begin: Meeta………)
a. Meeta is taller than Rita.
b. Meeta is as tall as Rita.
c. Meeta is shorter than Rita.

2
d. Meeta is not shorter than Rita.
4. For more information, please contact the front office. (Begin:
Should………)
a. Should I contact the front office for more information?
b. Should you need more information, please contact the front office.
c. Should the front office provide more information?
d. Should more information be needed, I will send you a message.
5. Hardly had he reached the bus stop when the bus left. (Begin: No
sooner………)
a. No sooner he reached the bus stop the bus left.
b. No sooner did he reach the bus stop when the bus left.
c. No sooner than he reached the bus stop that the bus left.
d. No sooner had he reached the bus stop than the bus left.
6. My neighbour rarely goes to the theatre. (Begin: Seldom………)
a. Seldom my neighbour goes to the theatre.
b. Seldom times my neighbour visits the theatre.
c. Seldom does my neighbour go to the theatre.
d. Seldom was the theatre visited by my neighbour.
7. In spite of the rain, Kate stepped out without an umbrella. (Begin:
Despite………)
a. Despite the rain, Kate stepped out without an umbrella.
b. Despite of the rain, Kate stepped without the umbrella.
c. Despite the rain Kate did not take the umbrella.
d. Despite having rained, Kate stepped out with the umbrella.
8. I have never seen a film as bad as this. (Begin: This is………)
a. This is the worse film I have ever seen.
b. This is the worst film I have ever seen.
c. This is the worst film I ever saw.
d. This is the worst film I have never seen.

3
Paper 7

(a) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word
given in the brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct
serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. (4)
Example: (0) spending
A team from Cornell University, US, has found that ______(0)(spend)
15-20 minutes in natural space every day can reduce stress. A stroll in
the park, gardening or a leisurely _____(1)(walk) around trees or lakes
can help the students feel happier and _____(2)(less) the impact of
both physical and emotional stress. It is _____(3)(suggest) that while
in open space, one can attend to potted plants or even sit at a park
bench.
With _____(4)(increase) competition, students are impacted by the
stress of _____(5)(perform) well. High levels of stress, anxiety,
depression and other mental issues _____(6)(be) major challenges to
overcome for anybody. Every student aged between 15 and 30 years,
no matter what subject or how high their workload, has enough time
_____(7)(build) this into daily or weekly routine. Being in the lap of
nature _____(8)(have) a positive impact on the heart rate and blood
pressure. Under no circumstances should the youngsters have a
smartphone during this break.

(b) Fill in each blank with an appropriate word. (4)

1. Bassanio succeeded _____ getting what he wanted.
2. No one wanted to help Maggie _____ Joe Thompson.
3. The Native Americans were systematically pushed ____ of their
lands.
4. The greedy man insisted _____ the fulfilment of his demands.
5. Most roads in India are named _____ Gandhiji.
6. The two brothers have fallen ____ over property.
7. This old statue has been handed _____ for the last few
generations in my family.
8. Learn to decide _____ yourself.

(c) Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without
using and but or so. Choose the correct option. (4)
1. The boys were not playing. The girls were not playing.

1
 a. Neither the boys and nor the girls were playing.
b. Neither the boys were not playing nor the girls were not playing.
c. Neither the boys were playing nor the girls were playing.
d. Neither the boys nor the girls were playing.

2. Sunny practiced harder and harder. His performance became better

and better.
a. The harder sunny practiced, the better his performance became.
b. Sunny practised harder, his performance became better.
c. Sunny had practiced harder to make his performance better.
d. As Sunny practiced harder and harder, his performance became
better and better.

3. There was a loud wailing. It came from the street corner.

a. There was a street corner from where the wailing came.
b. There was a wailing which came from the street corner.
c. There was a loud wailing which came from the street corner.
d. The loud wailing there, came from the street corner.

4. I bought a scooter. I gave it to my sister.

a. I bought a scooter and gave it to my sister.
b. I bought a scooter to give it to my sister.
c. I gave away the scooter I bought to my sister.
d. I bought a scooter which I gave to my sister.

(d) Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given

after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not
change the meaning of each sentence. Choose the correct option. (8)

1. As soon as the sales began, we bought our Diwali presents. (Begin:

No sooner……)
a. No sooner had the sales began than we bought our Diwali presents.
b. No sooner did the sales begin than we bought our Diwali presents.
c. No sooner did the sales began, than we bought our Diwali presents.
d. No sooner the sales began, that we bought our Diwali presents.
2. She said to me, “Lend me your book for a few days.” (Begin: She
requested me………)
a. She requested me that I lent her my book for a few days.

2
b. She requested me to lend her your book for a few days.
c. She requested me to lend her my book for a few days.
d. She requested me to lend her the book for few days.
3. Radium is one of the most valuable metals. (Rewrite the sentence
using ‘more’)
a. Other metals are not more valuable than radium.
b. Radium is more valuable than most other metals.
c. No other metal is more valuable than Radium.
d. Radium is more valuable than any other metal.
4. Man cannot remain immortal. (Begin: How……)
a. How can man remain immortal.
b. How man can remain immortal?
c. How can man remain immortal?
d. How can man remain mortal?
5. It is too hot to go out without an umbrella. (Rewrite the sentence
using ‘so’)
a. It is so hot that one cannot go out without an umbrella.
b. It is hot so we cannot go out without an umbrella.
c. It is so hot that we could go out without an umbrella.
d. It is so hot that anyone can go out without umbrella.
6. My grandmother says, “God helps those who help themselves.”
(Rewrite in reported speech)
a. My grandmother says that those who help themselves are helped by
God.
b. My grandmother says that God helps those who help themselves.
c. My grandmother said that God helped those who helped themselves.
d. My grandmother said that those who help themselves, God helps
them.
7. Not only is Maggie very friendly, but also a cheerful girl. (Begin:
Besides………)
a. Besides being very friendly, Maggie is a cheerful girl.
b. Besides being a very friendly girl, Maggie is always cheerful.
c. Besides Maggie is a very friendly girl, she is always cheerful.
d. Besides being a very friendly girl, Maggie is also cheerful.
8. I will permit you to go out if you return my 9 p.m. (Rewrite using
‘Unless’)
a. I will not permit you to go out unless you return by 9 p.m.
b. Unless you do not return by 9 p.m. I will permit you to go out.

3
c. Unless you return by 9 p.m., I will permit you to go out.
d. Unless you return by 9 p.m., I will not permit you to go out.

4
Paper 8

(a) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word
given in the brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct
serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. (4)
Example: One morning I ___(0)(see) a dishevelled urchin on my way to
school.
Answer: saw
The street urchin ____(1)(lean) against the boxes kept near the
entrance of the alley. He _____(2)(walk) towards the old inn at the
end of the street when he ____(3)(slip) on some debris. He
____(4)(raise) himself up and began ____(5)(limp) towards the inn.
The old innkeeper ____(6)(allow) him to stay there earlier but was not
____(7)(incline) to do so today. The urchin, who ____(8)(hope) for a
source of income to feed his family today, walked away disappointed.

(b) Fill in each blank with an appropriate word. (4)

1. Drishti found the chocolates wedged ____ the tiffin boxes.
2. Radhika moved ____ the throng of people quickly and boarded her
flight.
3. The Railway Ministry struck two trains ____ the roster of daily
passenger trains to Delhi.
4. Nikita jumped ____ the puddle to save her new shoes.
5. Alexis skated for hours ____ she was too tired to continue.
6. The sweetmeat store closed its doors ____ only three days this
year.
7. Santa Clause gobbled all the cookies _____ the plate set on the
counter.
8. We walked nervously ____ the swinging suspension bridge.

(c) Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without
using and but or so. Choose the correct option. (4)
1. The bus is crowded. This is quite unusual.
a. The bus is crowded which is quite unusual.
b. This bus is unusually crowded.
c. This bus is usually crowded.
d. This bus which is crowded is quite unusual.
 2. Turn to the right. You will find the bank.
a. The bank is on your right.
b. On turning to the right, you will find the bank.
c. Turn to the right and you will find the bank.
d. Turn to the right to find the bank.

3. Sushma went for a walk. The weather was pleasant.

a. Sushma went for a walk as the weather was pleasant.
b. Sushma went for a walk with the weather being pleasant.
c. Although the weather was pleasant, Sushma went for a walk.
d. The weather was pleasant and Sushma went for a walk.

4. Virat hit the ball. The ball broke one of the floodlights.
a. Virat hit the ball towards one of the floodlights.
b. Virat hit the ball and it broke one of the floodlights.
c. Virat hit the ball that broke one of the floodlights.
d. Virat hit the ball breaking one of the flood lands.

(d) Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given

after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not
change the meaning of each sentence. Choose the correct option. (8)

1. Bats have keener senses than most other mammals. (Begin: Very
few……)
a. Very few mammals have as keen senses as bats.
b. Very few mammals have keener senses than bats.
c. Very few mammals have as keener senses as bats.
d. Very few mammals are as keen as bats.
2. ”Without park rangers, protected species will fall prey to
poachers,” said Bill to Ben. (Begin: Bill told………)
a. Bill told Ben that protected species in the park would fall prey to
poachers without the rangers.
b. Bill told Ben that without park rangers protected species would fall
prey to poachers in the park.
c. Bill told Ben that protected species will fall prey to poachers
without park rangers.
d. Bill told Ben that protected species would fall prey to poachers
without park rangers.
3. I prefer eating chocolates to a fruit salad. (Use: rather……than)
a. My preference is chocolates rather than fruit salads.
b. I rather prefer to eat chocolate than fruit salad.
c. I would rather eat chocolates than a fruit salad.
d. I would eat chocolates rather then a fruit salad.
4. Ezra sliced all the sandwiches efficiently. (End: ………by Ezra.)
a. The sandwiches were sliced efficiently by Ezra.
b. The sandwiches were all sliced efficiently by Ezra.
c. All the sandwiches were sliced efficiently by Ezra.
d. The sandwiches were efficiently sliced by Ezra.
5. As soon as the cat went away, the mice began to play. (Begin: No
sooner……)
a. No sooner did the cat go away than the mice began to play.
b. No sooner the cat went away than the mice began to play.
c. No sooner the cat had gone away than the mice began to play.
d. No sooner the cat went away, than the mice began to play.
6. I wouldn’t eat that food if I wasn’t really hungry. (Use: unless)
a. Unless I would eat that food, I was not hungry.
b. I wouldn’t eat that food unless I was really hungry.
c. Unless I was hungry, I would eat that food.
d. I would eat that food unless I was really hungry.
7. I visited the Louvre in Paris. I enjoyed a plateful of croissants.
(Begin: Not only…………)
a. Not only did I visit the Louvre in Paris, but I also enjoyed a plate
full of croissants
b. Not only did I visit the Louvre in Paris but also I enjoyed a plate full
of croissants.
c. Not only I visited the Louvre in Paris, I enjoyed a plate full of
croissants.
d. Not only did I visited the Louvre in Paris but I also enjoyed a plate
full of croissants.
8. They cancelled the discount sale. (End: ……they?)
a. They cancelled the discount sale, haven’t they?
b. They cancelled the discount sale, have they?
c. They cancelled the discount sale, did they?
d. They cancelled the discount sale, didn’t they?
Paper 9

(a) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word
given in the brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct
serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. (4)
Example: Shopping addiction is also known as ‘compulsive spending or
compulsive ____(0)(buy)’.
Answer: buying
It is often trivialised in the media and the so-called fashion victims
____(1)(describe) are invariably female. Like other problematic
behaviours, it can easily _____(2)(amplify) online.
Formerly a tendency for compulsive shopping could ____(3)(inhibit)
and more easily regulated by store hours, the need ____(4)(transport)
oneself to a shopping mall and the difficulty of _____(5)(carry) all
those bags. Now due to technology, the obstacles to addictive
shopping ____(6)(remove). It is much harder for those with the
tendency _____(7)(resist) the urge. There are, sadly, psychological
reasons for people to feel ____(8)(compel)to buy things they don’t
need.

(b) Fill in each blank with an appropriate word. (4)

1. He toyed _____ the idea of hiring a nanny, but then decided against
it.
2. The officers combed _____ the accounts to unearth any
malpractice.
3. The lifeboats made straight _____ the sinking ship.
4. We have decided to put _____ a modern play for this year’s
dramatics.
5. They discussed the matter _____ a cup of coffee.
6. My cousin has a store that deals exclusively _____designer
handbags.
7. I felt terrible to see such a young boy wait ____ tables in the
restaurants.
8. It is exactly five o’clock _____ my watch.

(c) Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without
using and but or so. Choose the correct option. (4)
1. The woman has just come in. She is a famous actor.
a. The famous actor who has just come in is a woman.

1
 b. The woman who has just come in, is a famous actor.
c. The woman, who has just come in is a famous actor.
d. The woman who has just come in is a famous actor.

2. John reads for pleasure. Steve reads for good grades.

a. Though John reads for pleasure, Steve reads for good grades.
b. John reads for pleasure and Steve reads for good grades.
c. John reads for pleasure while Steve reads for good grades.
d. John reads for pleasure, while Steve reads for good grades.

3. The sun rose. They started their trek immediately.

a. As soon as they started their trek, the sun rose.
b. No sooner did the sun rise than they started their trek.
c. No sooner did the sun rise when they started their trek.
d. Hardly had the sun risen, when they started their trek.

4. That contract was terminated. It had several errors.

a. That contract was terminated despite several errors.
b. That contract was terminated due to its having several errors.
c. That contract was terminated as it had several errors.
d. That contract had several errors, so it was terminated.

(d) Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given

after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not
change the meaning of each sentence. Choose the correct option. (8)

1. He is too inexperienced to be given the senior position right now.

(Begin: He is so…………)
a. He is so inexperienced that he cannot handle the senior position
right now.
b. He is so inexperienced that he will not get the senior position right
now.
c. He is so inexperienced, so he will not be given the senior position
right now.
d. He is so inexperienced that he will not be given the senior position
right now.

2
2. The cricket team had six batsmen, four bowlers and one wicket-
keeper. (Use ‘comprised’)
a. The team comprised six batsmen, four bowlers and one wicket-
keeper.
b. The cricket team comprised six batsmen, four bowlers and one
wicket-keeper.
c. The cricket team comprised of six batsmen, four bowlers and one
wicket-keeper.
d. The cricket team comprised six batsmen, four bowlers and wicket-
keeper.
3. Had it not been for your support, I would have given upon my
dream. (Begin: But…………)
a. But if you had not supported me, I would have given up on my dream.
b. But for your support, I would give up on my dream.
c. But not for your support, I would have given up on my dream.
d. But for your support, I would have given up on my dream.
4. “Kevin, I’m sorry that I lost the novel you gave me last week.”
(Begin: I…………)
a. I told Kevin that sorry I had lost the novel he had given me the
week before.
b. I told Kevin sorry that I had lost the novel he had given me the
week before.
c. I apologised to Kevin for having lost the novel he had given me the
big week before.
d. I told Kevin that I’m sorry I lost the novel he had given me the
week before.
5. As soon as he finishes a painting, he posts a picture of it on
Instagram. (Begin: Hardly…………)
a. Hardly did he finish the painting when he posted a picture on
Instagram.
b. Hardly does he finish a painting when he posts a picture of it on
Instagram.
c. Hardly does he finish painting when he posts a picture of it on
Instagram.
d. Hardly had he finished painting when he posted a picture of it on
Instagram.
6. I will do this surgery if you give me permission. (Begin:
Unless…………)

3
a. Unless you do not give me permission, I will do the surgery.
b. Unless I am given permission, I will not do the surgery.
c. Unless I get permission, I cannot do this surgery.
d. Unless you give me permission, I will not do this surgery.
7. Very few workers in the factory are as efficient as Adam. (Begin:
Adam is…………)
a. Adam is the most efficient worker in the factory.
b. Adam is more efficient than most other workers in the factory.
c. Adam is not as efficient as most other workers in the factory.
d. Adam is the least efficient of the workers in the factory.
8. Besides guiding me, he also gave me financial help. (Begin: Not
only………)
a. Not only he guided me, he also gave me financial help.
b. Not only did he give me financial help, but he also guided me.
c. Not only did he guide me but he also gave me financial help.
d. Not only did he guide me, but he also gave me financial help.

4
Paper 10

(a) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word
given in the brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct
serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. (4)
Example: (0) had
I have never ____(0)(had) an opportunity to watch mother panther
train its cubs. But in Pilibhit forests, I once saw a tigress giving some
lessons to its little ones.
When darkness ____(1)(descend) upon the scene and all was well and
safe, the tigress called its cubs by ____(2)(emit) a low growl. The
cubs, two in number and bigger than a full-grown cat, soon responded.
They came ____(3)(trot) up to their mother and hurried straight to
the kill in indecent haste. The mother spat at them so furiously that
they ____(4)(double) back to their heels immediately. Thereafter,
the mother and its cubs ____(5)(sit) undercover about 50 feet (15
cm) away from the kill to watch, wait, look and listen. After about half
an hour’s patient and fidget-less vigil the mother seemed to say ‘paid
for’. At this signal, the cubs cautiously advanced, ____(6)(cover) their
flanks, towards the kill. No longer did they make a beeline for it, as
they ____(7)(do) before. The mother sat watching its cubs eat, and
_____(8)(mount) guard on them. She did not partake of the meal.

(b) Fill in each blank with an appropriate word. (4)

1. I’ve told you time ____ time not to do that.
2. A notice was served ____ the firm in respect of their unpaid bill.
3. The town is well provided _____ buses and major road links.
4. The farmer threatened to set his dogs _____ us.
5. The slump _____ Wall Street set up a chain reaction in stock
markets around the world.
6. We spent the weekend sailing _____ the south coast.
7. After the rains the roof fell _____.
8. He is reduced _____ a skeleton.

(c) Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without
using and but or so. Choose the correct option. (4)
1. Martin is not tall. His father is not tall.
a. Neither Martin or his father is tall.

1
 b. Either Martin nor his father is tall.
c. Neither Martin nor his father is tall.
d. Either Martin or his father is tall.

2. They gave her the best treatment. They could not save her.
a. In spite of best treatment they gave her, she could not be saved.
b. Although they gave her the best treatment, they could not save
her.
c. They gave her the best treatment but could not save her.
d. Though they gave best treatment, she could not be saved.

3. He emigrated to Africa. He was weary of failure.

a. Being weary of failure, he emigrated to Africa.
b. He immigrated to Africa so he was weary of failure.
c. He was weary of failure and immigrated to Africa.
d. Begin weary of failure, so he immigrated to Africa.

4. Lenny continued to play. She felt pain in her right arm.

a. She felt pain in the right arm yet she continued to play.
b. In spite of feeling the pain in her right arm, Lenny continued to
play.
c. Lenny continue to play though she felt pain in her arm.
d. Lenny continued to play, she felt pain in her right arm.

(d) Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given

after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not
change the meaning of each sentence. Choose the correct option. (8)

1. Winston Churchill was a great statesman. He was a great writer.

(Begin: Not only………but also)
a. Not only was Winston Churchill a great statesman but a great
writer.
b. Not only was Winston Churchill a great statesman but also a great
writer.
c. Winston Churchill was not only a great statesman but also a great
writer.
d. Winston Churchill was not a great statesman but also a great writer.

2
2. You wouldn’t like to invite my dad, ______? (Use question tag)
a. did you?
b. would you?
c. won’t you?
d. will you?
3. Kiran asked me, “Did you see the cricket match on television that
night?” (Change to indirect speech)
a. Kiran asked me whether I saw the cricket match on television last
night.
b. Kiran asked me whether I saw the cricket match on television the
previous night.
c. Kiran asked me did I see the cricket match on television last night
d. Kiran asked me whether I had seen the cricket match on television
the previous night.
4. It was thoughtless of him to have left the door unlocked. (Change
to exclamatory)
a. How thoughtless he was to have left the door unlocked!
b. How thoughtless of him to have left the door unlocked!
c. What thoughtless of him to have left the door unlocked!
d. How is thoughtless have left the door unlocked!
5. Dainik Jagran paper has the biggest circulation. (Use bigger instead
of biggest)
a. Dainik Jagran paper has a bigger circulation than any other paper.
b. Dainik Jagran paper is a bigger circulation than any other paper.
c. Dainik Jagran paper had a bigger circulation than any other paper.
d. Dainik Jagran paper has a bigger circulation than most other paper.
6. As soon as we received your money, we heaved a sigh of relief.
(Begin: No sooner…………)
a. No sooner did we receive your money than we heaved a sigh of
relief.
b. No sooner had we receive your money than we heaved a sigh of
relief.
c. No sooner did she receive your money than she heaved a sigh of
relief.
d. No sooner had she receive your money than she heaved a sigh of
relief.
7. Sunita was cycling very fast and could not stop at once. (Rewrite
using ‘so………that’)

3
a. Sunita was cycling so fast that she could not stop at once.
b. Sunita was cycling very fast that she could not stop at once.
c. Sunita was cycling so fast she could not stop at once.
d. Sunita was cycling very fast she could not stop at once.
8. You must not be late or you will be fined. (Begin: In the event………)
a. In the event you are late, you will be fined.
b. In the event of being late, you will be fined.
c. In the event on being late, you will be fined.
d. In the event of being late. You could be fined.