Q.IRead the following paragraph and fill in the blanks with the correct forms of verbs given in brackets.

The wedding procession was yet (a). .... (start). It (b)....(wait) for us to reach. We (c).......decide) not
(d)....dance) at all. But when we (e) ......(reach) the scene, we ()..... draw) into it.

Q.2 Complete the passage with suitable determiners.

My friend lived on (a)...irst floor of (b)..... recently renovated old house on (c) .....iver Beas. She was
afraid of burglars and always locked up (d)....house carefully before going to bed. She also took precaution of
looking under (e) bed to see if (t) burglar was hiding there.

Q.3. Read the dialogue and complete the following passage.

Jatin When is the fancy dress competition in your school?
Manasi It is after two weeks.
Jatin Are you taking part in it?
Manasi Yes, I am playing the role of an engine driver.
Jatin Why have you chosen that role?
Manasi So that I can reach late.

Jatin asked Manasi (i) ....Manasi replied that (ii). Jatin then asked (ii). .Manasi replied in
affirmative and told that (iv) Jatin asked Manasi(v)..... to which Manasi replied that (vi)....
Q.4 The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Write the incorrect word
and correction in your answer sheet as given below against the correct blank number. Remember to
underline the word that you have supplied.
A. Thanks to the current interest for fitness a)
and health that people are take. b
In each locality we find this days some centres c)
and clubs are springing up and they are do well d)
in their new venture. But unfortunate they e)
are not within easy reach of cach. f)
Their fee are high and only the rich g)
who have a lot of money can't utilize their services h)
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B Inactivity is the great cause of overweight
these days. People's physical activity had b)
decreased these days. The main reason is these c)
there are many labour saving devices. They doesn't d)
want to walk on foot. They spend enough time e)
sitting and watch television. Their excess weight f)
make them sick and they have to spend money
on medicines who harm their health. h)

Q.5. In the passage given below, one word has been omitted in each line. Write the missing word along
with the word that comes before and the word that comes after it in your note book. Ensure that the
word that forms your answer is underlined.
A. I is difficult reverse the wrong decisions a)
taken in past but it is possible to train b)
ourselves becoming a good decision maker
for the future. If we don't, we'll end doing what d)
we've done, thus getting what we've always e)
got. all sorts decisions punctuates our lives. Sometimes f)
we don't even realize we taking a decision. g)
Those avoid taking a decision leave everything to chance. h)

B The television has always very controversial. a)

While the positive aspects the electronic b)
media innumerable, their negative impact c)
children cannot be denied. For every new
piece of information that a child learns the e)
Discovery or National Geographic channel, are f)
also unrealistic stunt shows parents dislike. g)
Computers and TV make students lose interest studies. h)

Q.6. Rearrange the following words/phrases to form meaningful sentences.

A. i) for/ sleep walkers / anxiety / source /a / are / of / families /their
ii) incidents / prevent/ to / easy / of /not / it/ sleep / is / walking / the

B. i) advertising / in Africa / aiming / below 12 years /America /l and / not / is permitted / at children / of age
ii) children /lof /code / Doordarshan's / endanger / that / advertisements / bans / safety / the

C. i) why/ you / don't/ bothering/ instead / me? /of/ play /go / and
ü) holidays / their/ children / this / the / is /refrain / hear /during
Q7. Read the newspaper headlines and complete the sentences below.
i THREE KILLED IN ROAD ACCIDENT
Three persons in a fatal road accident between a car and a truck yesterday.

i. DR. VARMA AWARDED THE GREEN WORLD AWARD

Dr. Varma .theGreen World award for his inspiring work to preserve forests.
iüi. SEVERAL FLYOVERS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Sixty three flyovers and subways to welcome the Commonwealth participants.

Q.8. Complete the following dialogue using suitable modals.

Gautam I heard that Rahim (a).. open a garment shop, though he is a little uncertain.
Sheela He (b)...... not plunge into another business proposition; he (c)....forget the
colossal failure of his last business venture.
Gautam You (d). .not have any worry on that count. He (e)... not be investing any
money. His uncle is providing the capital and he said that Rahim ()....bea
working partner.
Sheela In that case, I suppose, he (g)....go ahcad. I remember how Rahim's father
(h). .sit for hours worrying about his son's future.
Gautam True. Now that Rahim has learnt his lesson, he (i)...... be able to live upto the
expectations of his father.
Sheela Whatever you say, Rahim (i) .... have his own way. He is that way a little
obstinate. We (k).. only hope that everything turns out well.

Q.9. Complete the paragraph based on the set of instructions given:

Sedimentation

Take a becaker.
Half-fll with water.
Mix salt and sand.
Allow it stand for sometime till sand settles down.
Pour the solution into another jar.

A beaker is taken. It with water. In it sand and salt The mixture for
sometime. Let the sand Then the solution another jar. This is called sedimentation.

Q.10. Complete the paragraph using suitable words:

Children are individuals in own right. They a mind of their own and know they want.
when adults deal them, they have a condescending attitude them. We often speak
having to go down the level of a child, so that they can understand what we are saying. We forget that
children understand very well and much better we do and they are also very sensitive everything
that happens them.

Q.11Transform the following sentences as directed.

Change the voice
1. They are counting the votes.
2. Open the door.
3. Why did your brother write such a letter?
4. They are organizing an excursion.
5. That India stands for peace is a well-known fact. (Begin with it')
6. Something is wrong with him. ( Begin with there')
7. There was nothing in the box. ( use 'hardly')
8. He began to read the lesson. (use gerund instead of theinfintive)
9. Iwill not help you in future. ( use 'going to' construction)
10. The mother asked her daughter to tidy her room and shetidied her room.( Rewrite the sentence
avoiding the repetition of the underlined clause)
1. Trees were planted along road sides. This made the surroundings look greener. ( Combine the sentence
by nominalizing the first verb)
12. Economics are really a very tough subject. (Corect the sentence)
13. Iron is the most useful of all metals. ( change into comparative and positive degree)
14. Iam so tired that I cannot walk. ( combine using 'too')
15. I prayed that he might recover. ( change into simple sentence)
16. This book is very casy. They can read it. ( use "enough')
17. Are there alot of boys?Can they form agood cricket team? (use enough')
18. "Do you find any difficulty in solving this problem, students?" asked the teacher. ( Reported speech)
Q.12 Correct the following sentences.
a) The sceneries of Ooty are very charming.
b) Each of the four boys are clever.
c) I and John are friends.
d) He is wiser than me.
e) She is the eldest of the two sisters.
) Always tell the truth.
g) It is raining for the last four days.
h) He is very good in Mathematics.
i) He walked ten miles by foot.