Unit -1 ( pg no 216 ) TENSES

Taking a career aptitude test. There **are** dozens of career aptitude tests online that **ask** a series
of questions. **These** **tests are** formulated to find out what kind of work would **suit** you the
best. **These** tests **analyze** your strengths, weaknesses, interests, and personality to help you
narrow down your career choice. You can also **do** an Internet search for "career aptitude tests" and
**take** several so you can compare the results. Once you have an idea of what field you want to work
in, consider all the options within that field. For instance, if you **want** to work in healthcare, you
could **become** a nurse or a doctor. You can also **consider** paramedical careers in physiotherapy,
occupational therapy, and microbiology.

Unit 1 Modal Auxiliaries

As a result of the flooding, as many as 5,000 families a) may be homeless, although the figure is only an
estimate. 'The emergency services are working hard but I'm sure they b) can't have more than 20
helicopters for rescue operation. It c) could take days to reach everyone and take them to safety, said an
aid worker in the area. 'Conditions for those families still waiting to be rescued d) must be dreadful.
There e) may not be any clean water to drink. Worryingly, more rain is forecast, so the floods f) may get
worse in the next few days. The emergency services g) may not have time to reach everyone before the
waters rise again.

Unit 1 Reported speech ( pg no 216,217)

a) The pilot told the passengers that the plane would land in Delhi at 9 p.m.

b) The Principal said that young students must think about the ways to control the use of plastic bags in
the school campus.

c) Gowtham told me that he had been very ill the previous week, but he was better now.

d) Priya said that she wanted to give her sister a present.

e) Madhu told me that she was so happy I had completed my project.

f) The manager said that he would speak to me on Friday.

g) Mani told his coach that he would improve if he guided him.

h) My mother told me that I could go swimming the next day.

i) Sandeep asked John if he would like to watch a movie with him.

j) Geetha asked Angel if she would help her to pack her bag.

k) The librarian told the students that they were not allowed to scribble anything on the library books.

l) The motorist asked me if I could direct him to the post office.

m) Umar asked his mother if she could make him a cup of coffee.

n) The little boy told me sadly that his dog was dead.

o) Grandmother blessed her grandson and wished him that God may bless him.

UNIT -2 PREPOSITION

1 Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest **among** the sea creatures.

2 There have been several stories of dolphins helping **drowning** sailors.

3 The more we learn **about** dolphins, the more we realise how

4 amazing they are, they care **for** the sick, protect the weakest

5 **in** danger, they communicate very well with each other.

Unit 2 Conjunctions
a) Neither Ramya is a singer nor a dancer.

Correction: Neither is Ramya a singer nor a dancer.

b) Scarcely had the workers stepped out, than the building collapsed.

Correction: Scarcely had the workers stepped out, when the building collapsed.

c) No sooner did the power resume, when the children screamed in joy.

Correction: No sooner did the power resume, than the children screamed in joy.

d) My friend can type so fast as I.

Correction: My friend can type as fast as I can.

e) Sitha had no other assignment, but that of collecting the data.

Correction: Sitha had no other assignment but collecting the data.

f) Rekha cooks like her mother does.

Correction: Rekha cooks like her mother.

g) Professor Usha is not only a writer but an orator.

Correction: Professor Usha is not only a writer but also an orator.

h) Your neighbours are not so wicked like you think.

Correction: Your neighbours are not as wicked as you think.

i) The girl both won an award and a scholarship.

Correction: The girl won both an award and a scholarship.

j) Three years have passed when my cousin resigned his job.

Correction: Three years had passed when my cousin resigned his job.
Unit 3 (pg no 218) Active and passive

1. A set of pens was given to Mani by Gayathri.

2. Who will build the new stadium?

3. Where will your family spend the holidays?

4. The job was offered to Sundari by them.

5. Could your father lend me some money?

6. Let the door remain unopened.

7. The old car was sold to Selvi by Sophia.

8. The electric wire shouldn’t be touched with bare hands.

9. Your proposal cannot be agreed to by me.

10. The assignment should be completed in time.

11. I have known Raman since childhood.

12. The poor and weak shouldn’t be insulted.

 13. By whom was the chair broken?

14. He was hurt in an accident on his shoulder.

15. It is time to ring the bell.

16. We hope you will forget this episode.

17. This shameful act wouldn’t have been done by them.

18. How is my uncle known to you?

19. It is believed that he is an honest man.

20. The authorities acceded to my request.

Unit 3 ( qn tag)

*UNIT 3*

1. These children look very weak and tired, don't they?

2. Nobody can resolve this issue, can they? ✔

3. We seldom speak to our neighbours, do we? ✔

4. The old woman sells dolls made of sea-shells, doesn't she? ✔

5. I have captured some beautiful moments in my camera, haven't I?

6. Pragathi put the bunch of flowers in the vase, didn't she?

7. Arun was in a great dilemma at that time, wasn't he? ✔

8. I am an expert in cooking, aren't I?

9. Let's take this matter to court, shall we? ✔

10. Don't forget to hand over this file to my manager, will you?

11. The pair of shoes near the door is not yours, are they? ✔

12. They have a resort in Yercaud, don't they? ✔

13. Our dog scarcely sleeps at night, does it? ✔

14. You do a lot of social service, don't you? ✔

15. There is a stadium near your office, isn't there? ✔

Unit 4

a) She is not only a singer but also a dancer.

b) Praveen ran into the field to congratulate the winners.

c) Although the mountain was steep, he was able to climb it.

d) Smita carried out the survey and presented her report.

e) You cannot leave the country unless you have a valid passport.

f) This is the way that is not appropriate for answering.

Unit 4

a) I met a man at the party who is the Chairman of a computer firm.

b) Mahatma Gandhi, known worldwide for standing for Ahimsa.

 c) Concentrate on your strengths, and success will be reaped in your life.

d) Consider all the facts once again, then proceed to make your decision.

e) A number of books are missing from the library, prompting the need for measures to retrieve
them.

Unit 5

1. My friend is good at playing the saxophone.

2. They don't like swimming on Saturdays.

3. They started late, so they were afraid of missing the train.

4. She enjoys watching horror movies.

5. Climbing on the wall can prove dangerous.

6. Riding a two-wheeler without a helmet may prove fatal.

7. Wearing a uniform to school is compulsory.

8. Planting trees is a must, to prevent soil erosion.

9. Seema apologized for being late.

10. Organizing an event successfully is a challenge.

Unit 5

Man: Could you show the way to the hospital?

Woman: Sure. I will guide you (1) to the hospital. In about 15 minutes you will get there. Start by taking
the GST Road for about 10 minutes. Remember, (2) to drive carefully. The road is usually very busy. After
10 minutes you will reach a grey wall. From there you have (3) to turn right and go straight. As you drive
along you will notice a bank. It is also important for you (4) to pay attention to the road as there is a
school nearby. Once you cross the school, you will get (5) to know the whereabouts of the hospital.
Unit 5

1. Teach me to swim.

2. To give is better than to receive.

3. To see is to believe.

4. I like to read.

5. He managed to reach there in time.

6. To walk in the sun is harmful to the eyes.

7. To steal is a crime.

8. What I hate most is to run across traffic.

9. To sit here is to waste time.

10. To exercise is good for health.

Unit 5

1. She wants to continuing her studies abroad.

Correction: She wants to continuing her studies abroad.
Highlight: “continuing” should be changed to “continue.”
2. It was a shame breaking up.
Correction: It was a shame breaking up.
Highlight: This sentence is grammatically correct.

3. It will be a waste throwing the food away.

Correction: It will be a waste throwing the food away.
Highlight: This sentence is grammatically correct.

4. She made me to cry.

Correction: She made me to cry.
Highlight: “to cry” should be changed to “cry.”

5. My company has delayed to give pay rise due to economic problems.

Correction: My company has delayed to give pay rise due to economic problems.
Highlight: “give pay rise” should be changed to “giving a pay rise.”

6. There’s someone to talk on the phone, but they cannot hear me.
Correction: There’s someone to talk on the phone, but they cannot hear me.
Highlight: This sentence is grammatically correct.

7. My friends and I were sitting in a café and to talk.

Correction: My friends and I were sitting in a café and to talk.
Highlight: “and to talk” should be changed to “and talking.”

8. To carry a heavy pile of books, she tripped and fell.

Correction: To carry a heavy pile of books, she tripped and fell.
Highlight: This sentence is grammatically correct.

Unit 5

1. We met **some** Americans at the restaurant.

2. Monisha has **some** films in her hands.

3. **I am** the eldest in my family.

4. There are only **some** chocolates left for you.

5. Can you get me **some** butter?

6. They haven’t got **any** roses in their garden.

7. Samuel hasn’t got **any** homework today, so he is playing cricket.

8. Please give me **a** hammer and **a** nail.

9. My mother is **an** honest woman.

10. She bought **a** useful gadget.

11. Please give me **an** ice cube.

12. We need **some** light in the room.

13. Why are you reading **a** book?

14. My boss wanted **the** draft of the report in a day.

15. **The** handout is available online.

**Identify the error in each of the following sentences and correct them
appropriately.**

1. Oxygen is **heavier** than hydrogen.

2. Very few indoor games are **as** interesting as chess.

3. Henry is **the strongest** of all the players in the team.

4. **The** faster you run, **the** sooner you get tired.

5. Diamond is **more precious than** any gem.

6. Mr. Sridhar is **wiser than any other** man in our family.

7. The Biology lab in our school is **more spacious than** the Chemistry lab.

8. This is one of **the busiest** streets in our town.

9. The sparrow is **a unique** bird.

10. Beema is **the strongest** among the five Pandava brothers.

11. An ounce is **smaller than** a gallon.

12. Let me introduce **my elder** daughter to you all.

13. Of the two sisters, Helen is **the prettier**.

14. This is **the least** mark I have ever scored.