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EXERCISE 1

1. Common 5. Abstract 9. Common 13. Collective 17. Abstract

2. Collective 6. Abstract 10. Common 14. Material 18. Abstract
3. Abstract 7. Collective 11. Collective 15. Common 19. Abstract
4. Material 8. Proper 12. Proper 16. Possessive 20. Compound

EXERCISE 2

1. Delhi 7. The Dancing Boy 12. You 18. A Swimming Fish

2. The Moon 8. The Sound of guitar 13. The Diamond 19. M Gandhi
3. LV 9. The Books of class 10th 14. She 20. The Companies of Gurugram
4. The Cattle 10. People 15. Borrowed Money
5. Covid-19 11. The Players in the 16. I
6. Who tournament 17. All Men

EXERCISE 3 Noun

1. Students, City – Common N Development – Abstract N 9. Assembly – Collective N

2. Akbar – Proper N 6. Hard Work – Compound/Abstract N Rohan – Proper N
King- Common N Key – Common/Abstract N Head Boy - compound,
3. Ghost, Imagination – Abstract N Success - Abstract N School – Common N
4. Honour, Result, Determination – 7. Books, Table – Common N 10. Countries – Common N
Abstract N 8. Jane Austin – Proper N Lockdown – Compound/Abstract N
5. Town, Villages – Common N Writer, Novelist – Common N Covid-19 – Proper N

EXERCISE 4

1. Every – Numeral Ad. Enormous – Quantitative Ad. 11. Notorious – Qualitative Ad.
2. Envious – Qualitative Ad. 7. Six-feet-tall – Compound Ad. 12. Whole – Quantitative Ad.
3. Fourteenth – Numeral Ad. 8. Healthy, Beautiful – Qualitative Ad. 13. Two-in-one – Compound Ad.
Independent – Qualitative Ad. 9. All – Numeral Ad. 14. Unique – Qualitative Ad.
4. Intelligent – Qualitative Ad. Equal & Equal – Quantitative Ad. 15. Many – Numeral Ad.
5. Part-time – Compound Ad. 10. Three – Numeral Ad. Transparent – Qualitative Ad.
6. Indian – quality Idiot & Foolish – Qualitative Ad.

EXERCISE 5

1. Lovely 6. Beautiful 11. Golden 16. Angry 21. Sad

2. Healthy 7. Careful/less 12. Intelligent 17. Acceptable 22. Conscious
3. Wealthy 8. Religious 13. Attractive 18. Bright 23. innocent
4. Friendly 9. Successful 14. Active 19. Confident
5. Costly 10. Ambitious 15. Decorative/ed 20. Happy

EXERCISE 7

1. His- John, He- John, It-book, His- John’s 5. We – 1st person, It – fish, our – we 9. They – 3rd person, You- 2nd Person,
2. Our – 1st person, She – Maid 6. Me – 1st person Them - They
3. It- fridge, She – Mom, Its – Fridge’s 7. You – 2nd person, He – Dad, Us – you 10. It – Time, they – 3rd person, Us – 1st
4. Their – Baby’s, They – Babies, It – & 1ST person), It – gun person
Doll 8. It – Phone, Mine – me/1st person

EXERCISE 8

1. Me 3. I 5. I 7. My, myself 9. Their

2. We 4. Me 6. They 8. Them 10. Us, her

EXERCISE 9

1. Playing – V1ing 6. Preaching – V1ing 11. Teaches – 1st -s/es 16. Dreamt – 2nd, 20. Ate – 2nd
2. Bought – 3rd 7. Understand – 1st 12. Weeps – 1st -s/es Become – 1st
3. Going – 1st-ing 8. Threw – 2nd 13. Sang – 2nd 17. Kept, Left – 2nd
4. Fought – 2nd 9. Drafted – 3rd 14. Steal – 1st 18. Consults – 1st-s/es
5. Conduct – 1st 10. Lent – 2nd 15. Hurt – 3rd 19. Set – 3rd

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EXERCISE 11

1. After (time) again (frequency) Sharply (manner) 13. How much

2. Fully (degree) 6. Everywhere (place) 9. Inside (place) (Interrogative)
3. Daily (time) 7. Too (degree), 10. During (time) 14. Sadly (manner)
4. Fast (manner) badly (manner) 11. Over (place) 15. Very (degree)
5. Thrice (frequency), 8. Quite (degree), 12. Often (frequency)

EXERCISE 13

1. By 5. Via 9. With 12. Up, At, in 15. Upon, besides 18. Near, like
2. Among 6. Without 10. Off, at 13. Above 16. Beneath 19. In, Over
3. Within, during 7. From, to 11. Towards, for, 14. Through, 17. Against, 20. since
4. For 8. Below, until behind inside across

EXERCISE 14

1.with 3. over 5.under, opposite 7. with 9. under, of 11. behind, until 13. by, along
2.to 4. of 6.to 8. into, to 10. with 12. around 14. among.

EXERCISE 15

- A – co ordinating 4. Not only…but - c 9. Whereas – b Accordingly – a

- B – sub ordinating 5. Instead – a 10. As – b 14. No matter – b,
- C – Co relative 6. Lest – b 11. Otherwise – a or – a,
1. Finally – a 7. Whether…or – c 12. Besides – a, and - a Until – b
2. Also – a 8. And – a, 13. And – a 15. Though – b, Neither…nor
3. As soon as – b even-though – b If – b, –c

EXERCISE 16

1. And 3. So 5. That 7. By, or 9. In fact, Still

2. But 4. Lest 6. Than 8. But 10. When

EXERCISE 17

1. This 10. His 19. Every 27. Either, or / 35. Which, what 43. Ten, Four – c 52. some
2. These 11. My 20. Each Neither, nor 36. Whose 44. Fourth – o 53. Any
3. Those 12. Your 21. Either 28. Each 37. Which 45. Much 54. Much
4. That 13. Their 22. Each 29. Which 38. First- O 46. Some 55. Much
5. These 14. Her 23. Neither, nor 30. How many 39. Third – O 47. Any 56. A few
6. This 15. Its 24. Every 31. How much 40. Five – c 48. Few
7. These 16. Their 25. Each 32. Whose, which 41. Tenth – o, 49. The little
8. Those 17. His 26. Every 33. How much Two – c 50. A little
9. Our 18. My, its 34. How Many 42. Tenth – O 51. few

EXERCISE 18

1. An 4. The 7. An 10. A 13. A, the 16. The, an, the 19. A, a, a

2. The 5. A 8. The 11. The 14. The, The 17. The, an 20. an
3. A 6. The 9. The 12. An 15. The, a 18. An

EXERCISE 20

1. Must 3. Will 5. Used 7. Will 9. May 11. Needs 13. Should

2. Can 4. Might 6. Should 8. Could 10. Would 12. May 14. Should

EXERCISE 21

1. Learning – Non-Fin 4. Warned- Non-Fin 5. Ready – Finite; 7. Landing – Finite 9. Running – Non-Fin
2. Sleeps – Finite Going – Finite To provide- Non fin 8. Became – Finite; Fall-Finite
3. Stopped – Finite 6. Open- Finite To serve – Non-Fin 10. Looking- Finite

EXERCISE 22

1. Open – Tr 3. Healing – Intr 5. Sleeping – Intr 7. Speaks – Tr 9. Hit – Tr 11. Lived – Intr
2. Walks - Intr 4. Played – Tr 6. Tell – Tr 8. Tells – tr 10. Fly – Intr

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EXERCISE 23

1. To launch – Inf 4. To eat – Inf 7. To Deliver – Inf 9. Elected, Selected 11. Hunting – Ger 13. To sing – Inf;
2. Speaking – Ger 5. Let – Inf 8. Wounded – Par – Par 12. Killed – Par Prepared – Par
3. Raised – Par 6. Dancing – par 10. To abduct – Inf

EXERCISE 24

1. Present Simple 6. Past perfect Con 9. Was treating – past Con 13. Has found – Present per
2. Is – Present Simple, 7. Is asking – Present Con, Had got – past perfect Had been breaking – past
Wanted – Past Simple Was cooking – Past Con 10. Future Con perfect Con
3. Past Con 8. Is treating – Past Con 11. Present Simple, Present 14. Are providing – Present Con
4. Future Con Got – Simple Simple Promised – past simple
5. Future Simple 12. Past simple 15. Present perfect Con

EXERCISE 25

1. Past Cont 6. Present Simple 9. Future Per Con 14. Simple past
2. Present perf 7. Past Con 10. Past simple 15. Simple pre
3. Future simple 8. Had been sleeping – 11. Future Perf
4. Present perf Con past perfect Con 12. Future Con
5. Future Con Reached – Past Simple 13. Present perf

EXERCISE 26

1. Have arrived 6. Solved 11. Not support 16. Marry

2. Will 7. Have been waiting 12. Will have 17. Was not looking
3. Participates 8. Will be 13. Are doing 18. Prayed
4. Was 9. Been swimming 14. Had been working 19. Have reaped
5. Have compiles 10. Was not found 15. Drove 20. Had not

EXERCISE 27

1. I LEARN ENGLISH. 5. I learned English. 9. I will learn English.

2. I am learning English. 6. I was learning English. 10. I will be learning English.
3. I have learned English. 7. I had learned English. 11. I will have learned English.
4. I have been learning English. 8. I had been learning English. 12. I will have been learning English.

1. PRACTICE MAKES A MAN PERFECT. 5. Practice made a man perfect. 9. Practice will make a man perfect.
2. Practice is making a man perfect. 6. Practice was making a man perfect. 10. Practice will be making a man perfect.
3. Practice has made a man perfect. 7. Practice had made a man perfect. 11. Practice will have made a man perfect.
4. Practice has been making a man perfect. 8. Practice had been making a man perfect. 12. Practice will have been making a man
perfect.

1. MY FRIEND HELPS POOR PEOPLE 5. My friend helped poor people. 9. My friend will help poor people.
2. My friend is helping poor people. 6. My friend was helping poor people. 10. My friend will be helping poor people.
3. My friend has helped poor people. 7. My friend had helped poor people. 11. My friend will have helped poor people.
4. My friend has been helping poor people. 8. My friend had been helping poor people. 12. My friend will have been helping poor
people.

1. WATER BOILS AT 1000C. 5. Water boiled at 1000c. 9. Water will boil at 1000c.
2. Water is boiling at 1000c. 6. Water was boiling at 1000c. 10. Water will be boiling at 1000c.
3. Water has boiled at 1000c. 7. Water had boiled at 1000c. 11. Water will have boiled at 1000c.
4. Water has been boiling at 1000c. 8. Water had been boiling at 1000c. 12. Water will have been boiling at 1000c.

1. INDIANS MIGRATE TO USA 5. Indians migrated to USA. 9. Indians will migrate to USA.
2. Indians are migrating to USA. 6. Indians were migrating to USA. 10. Indians will be migrating to USA.
3. Indians have migrated to USA. 7. Indians had migrated to USA. 11. Indians will have migrated to USA.
4. Indians have been migrating to USA. 8. Indians had been migrating to USA. 12. Indians will have been migrating to USA.

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EXERCISE 28

1. The bell is rung daily. 8. The traffic rules should be obeyed. 13. People are taught by life to love
2. The bell was rung at 1pm. 9. Ten new roads will have been everyone.
3. His birthday gift will be sent today. constructed till this month-end. 14. Tea was offered him. Or He was offered
4. Our phones are being hacked. 10. Let the house be managed by your tea.
5. The bedroom was being cleaned. daughter. 15. The syllabus is being learnt by the boy.
6. The police have been called by owner. 11. We are known to them.
7. The cops have already been informed. 12. Teacher’s lecture must be listened to.

EXERCISE 29

1. Mentor asked pupil what the problem was. 6. He tells me that he is a multi-tasker.
2. The Gentleman enquired where the park street was. 7. Boss ordered assistant to finish the task by the next day.
3. A told B that he would like to invite C. 8. My sister wished me good evening and asked how I was.
4. I told Rocky that I didn’t trust him and his friends. 9. The child asked/cried for help.
5. Pilot says that he has to attend late night flights. 10. Ramdev suggested Shyamdev not to eat mutton at night.

EXERCISE 30

1. Kelly said that she had bought a new bike the previous day. 10. Prisoner exclaimed sadly that that day he had ruined himself.
2. He told me that he cleans his teeth twice a day. Prisoner exclaimed sadly that he had ruined himself that day.
3. PM proposed to CM that they should end-up the reservation. 11. Gentlemen asked Vivekanand what makes/made him so
4. Shelly asked her teacher if she needed/had to read that chapter. intelligent & wise.
5. Terrorist warned cop if he did not keep quiet, he would shoot him 12. Cops ordered not to spit there otherwise they would punish us
down. all.
6. The team applauded/encouraged Virat by saying that he had 13. Officers told director that they had been searching for evidence
played well. since the previous week.
7. Rahim asked his servant why he was so lazy that day. 14. The director asked if that was ___ competence and punctuality.
8. Sir says that water boils at 1000c. 15. An officer apologized and mentioned that they had given their
9. Rosy exclaimed that it was a very beautiful scene. best.

EXERCISE 31

1. Noun clause - that--- 11. Adverb clause – when--- 21. Adjective clause – who---
2. Adjective clause - where--- 12. Noun Clause – where--- 22. Adverb clause – wherever---
3. Adjective clause - which --- 13. Adjective clause – whose--- 23. Adjective clause – who---
4. Adverb clause – so that--- 14. Adjective clause – who--- 24. Adverb clause – because---
5. Noun clause – that he--- 15. Adverb clause – until— 25. Noun clause- How---
6. Noun clause – that i--- 16. Noun clause – How--- 26. Noun clause- Who---
7. Noun clause – what is— 17. Adjective clause – that--- 27. Adjective clause – which---
8. Adverb clause – if you--- 18. Adverb clause – if --- 28. Adverb clause – Where---
9. Adverb clause – because— 19. Adverb clause – when--- 29. Adjective clause – that---
10. Adjective clause – who--- 20. Noun clause- Who--- 30. Noun clause – Why--

EXERCISE 32

1. Simple 7. So – Compound 13. In fact – Compound 19. When – Complex

2. Because- Complex 8. But – Compound 14. Until – Complex 20. Nor – Compound
3. Otherwise – Compound 9. Also – Compound 15. But – Compound 21. So that – Complex
4. Or – Compound 10. Simple 16. Simple 22. Even though – Complex
5. Whatever – Complex 11. If – Complex 17. That – Complex 23. And – Compound
6. Wherever – Complex 12. Who - Complex 18. If – Complex 24. Nevertheless - Compound

EXERCISE 33

1. Has/had 7. Is/was 13. Were 19. Has, were 25. Have

2. Are 8. Are 14. Is/was 20. Has 26. Is
3. Is/will be 9. Am 15. Are/were 21. Has 27. Have
4. Is 10. Was 16. Has/had 22. Will be/are 28. Is
5. Was 11. Is/was 17. Were 23. Are 29. Are
6. Are/were 12. Was 18. Are 24. Is/was 30. Is

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EXERCISE 34

1. Marathas, Third Battle, Panipat 5. Christianity, Jesus Christ 9. Prime Minister, Rajghat, Gandhi Jayanti
2. Schools, Warehouses 6. Mt Everest, Himalayas 10. Mother, Mumbai, Shatabdi Express
3. India, Pakistan, Melbourne 7. Father, Delhi, Monday
4. Our, Independence Day, August 8. Google, Mr Ambani, Reliance Group

EXERCISE 35(a)

1. -- 4. -- 7. Wants 10. Is 13. Is 16. Is 19. Are

2. -- 5. Was 8. Are 11. Is 14. Are 17. Was 20. Is
3. -- 6. Are 9. Helps 12. Were 15. Is 18. Are

EXERCISE 35(b)

1. Is 6. At 11. In 15. A university 19. Many 24. This

2. With 7. Of 12. An 16. A nice car, the 20. These 25. His
3. From 8. Under 13. The most, the best 21. Her
4. Into 9. Off world. 17. An L.L.B 22. These/those
5. With 10. For 14. An M.A 18. The earth 23. How much

EXERCISE 35(c)

1. Need – modal 6. Run 12. Want (did + V1st form) 17. wrote
2. Could – modal 7. Eaten 13. Will have been (future 18. Escaped
3. Was 8. Will be (or tomorrow) perfect continuous) 19. Past simple (has)
4. Recycled 9. Changed 14. Steal (did + V1st form) 20. Teaching (gerund)
5. Have robbed 10. Sent 15. Superfluous English (back)
Have been robbing 11. To meet (infinitive) 16. Has given

MODULE - JUMBLED SENTENCES

EXERCISE 1

1. I am the monitor of my class. 6. Keep your city clean. 12. All types of pollution must be stopped.
2. My favourite subject is English. 7. We must follow traffic rules. 13. Delhi is situated on the banks of Yamuna.
3. Both of you will be rewarded. 8. Smart-phones are the best tools. 14. The training of Self-defence is compulsory.
4. It is a very beautiful building. 9. Old-age home is a foreign concept. 15. Christmas is celebrated in the month of
5. India is the most powerful country. 10. Cricket is one of my favourite sports. December.
11. Shivering is a symptom of fever.
EXERCISE 2

1. Jerry met an accident last month. 12. Please check the website for details.
2. Sachin scored a century in his match. 13. I can see a line on this paper.
3. He was serious with his friends over studies. 14. Speaker is speaking the language fluently.
4. One shouldn’t be very rude. 15. The cheaters cheated behind the teachers.
5. We need to focus on goals in life. 16. We would love to learn many languages.
6. I was going to gift an I-phone to my mother. 17. The Government took steps to curve poverty.
7. Schools used to mandate the school uniform. 18. Cooking a plate of Maggi is a very simple process.
8. Moral Science is being taught in schools. 19. Fake news is transforming new generation adversely.
9. Soldiers are known for their bravery. 20. Continuous tense talks about actions in process or the continuity of
10. Online shopping is not good always. an event.
11. Over-eating can be avoided at night.

EXERCISE 3

1. Laughter is the best medicine. 4. Strike while the iron is hot. 7. Ignorance is bliss.
2. Beggars can’t be choosers. 5. Barking dogs seldom bite. 8. Don’t sail in two boats.
3. Rome was not built in a day. 6. Better late than never. 9. Every dog has its day.

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10. Fortune favours the brave. 17. Persuasion is better than force. 24. Everything is fair in love and war.
11. Don’t build castles in air. 18. Practice makes a man perfect. 25. All the glitters are not gold.
12. It takes two to quarrel. 19. Prevention is better than cure. 26. Empty vessels make much noise.
13. A bad worker blames his tools. 20. Action speaks louder than words. 27. Don’t judge a book by its cover.
14. As you sow, so you reap. 21. Necessity is the mother of invention. 28. An idle brain is devil’s workshop.
15. Cleanliness is next to godliness. 22. Plastic should be banned completely. 29. Prevention is better than cure.
16. Learn to walk before you run. 23. A friend in need is a friend indeed. 30. An apple a day, keeps the doctor away.

VOICE - MODULE
EXERCISE - 1

1. The house is being cleaned by him. 9. He was being admired last year by the teachers. (Last year is
2. A black shirt was being put on by me. flexible)
3. Discount is not provided by us. 10. What is bought by you?
4. The work has been completed. 11. Why was bike ridden by her daily?
5. Our lane was swept by them. 12. The Engine is being switched on by mechanics.
6. Will an article be written by her? 13. Kites had been flown by children.
7. Hands should be washed before eating. 14. Our lifestyles were affected by Covid.
Before eating, hands should be washed. 15. Has the speech been delivered by them?
8. The poor sect may be beaten/beat by Riches.

EXERCISE 2

1. A cheque was given to me by cashier. 3. Rent has been paid to me by tenant.

I was given a cheque by cashier. I have been paid the rent by tenant.
2. By whom are you taught English? 4. I was being offered tea by Professor.
By whom English is taught to you? Tea was being offered to me by professor.
5. This address was asked to me by stranger.
I was asked this address by stranger.

EXERCISE 3

1. Let it be cleaned. 4. Let the gate be opened. 7. Let the ball be caught.
You are ordered to clean it. You are ordered to open the gate. 8. Let him be asked to deliver food.
2. Let it be done. 5. Let the bulb be switched on. 9. Let the rent be paid to the owner.
You are ordered to do it. You are ordered to switch on the bulb. 10. A lie should never be told.
3. Let the room be swept. 6. Let the teachers be obeyed. Let a lie never be told.
You are requested to sweep the room. Teachers should be obeyed. 11. Time should never be wasted.
You are advised to obey your teachers. Let time never be wasted.

Narration – Module

EXERCISE - 1

1. She says that she is angry. 7. He told me that he didn’t trust me.
2. Fighter said that they were fighting for their motherland. 8. Gardener told us that he could not come at work as his pet had
3. The students said that the sun rises in the east. died the previous night.
4. The post man said that he had been delivering letters since the 9. The Linguist said that English is/was easy to learn.
previous day’s morning. 10. Student said that he/she had to work hard.
5. Boy said that he had to get up early then. 11. The Tourist told me that they would have reached their destination
6. Man told us that he had been dealing with that issue that day. by the following day.

EXERCISE - 2

1. She asked me what i was doing there. 6. I asked people if they would listen to such a stranger.
2. Anju asked me where her book was. 7. The boy enquired why I was so sad those days.
3. Dad enquired/asked son if it was raining that day. 8. The mentor asked where I lived in that city.
4. Girl asked if/whether I was coming there. 9. The employer asked why they should hire me.
5. Dad asked daughter if she had passed the examination.

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EXERCISE - 3

1. Dad advised me to go to school then. 6. The lawyer suggested/advised his client to complete all the legal
2. He requested us to let him eat. formalities that day.
3. I ordered peon to open the door. 7. Invigilator ordered students to keep quiet and not to make noise.
4. The principal ordered students to stand up. 8. Boss ordered her assistant to wait there until she came.
5. Security in-charge requested me to remove my mask. 9. The boss suggested team members to do their work carefully.
10. They said/ordered to be quiet and listen the lecture.

EXERCISE – 4

1.The boy exclaimed sadly that they had lost the game. 6.Boss wished a good morning and hoped that everyone was doing
2.The girl exclaimed that she was very smart. well.
3.He exclaimed that that was a complete nonsense. 7.The team exclaimed happily/cheerfully that they had won the
4.Mother wished me happy birthday and prayed/said that God might tournament.
bless me. 8.Girl exclaimed with surprise that the gift was so beautiful.
5.Father wished me happy journey and suggested to wear a mask The girl exclaimed with wonder to see the beautiful gift.
always.

MODULE 1 TRANSFORMATION
EXERCISE 1

Interrogative Affirmative
1. Will you please open the door. 1. You are requested to open the door.
2. Will you come in? 2. You are ordered to come in.
3. Will you keep quiet? 3. You are ordered to keep quiet.
4. Will you stop the arguments? 4. You are ordered to stop the arguments.
5. Will you accompany us in travelling? 5. You are ordered to accompany us in travelling.
6. Will you bring a glass of water? 6. You are ordered to bring a glass of water.
7. Will you please stop fighting? 7. You are requested to stop fighting.
8. Will you switch on the fan?

EXERCISE 2

1. The house is very beautiful. Or 3. We have covered a very long journey. 7. I wish I were the PM.
It is a very beautiful house. 4. Tribals live a very challenging life. 8. You are so strange.
2. The car was very beautiful. Or 5. It is a very busy day. 9. Man is a very wonderful creature.
it was a very beautiful car. 6. I wish I were a bird. 10. She eats very weirdly.

EXERCISE 3

1. Isn’t health more precious than wealth? 8. Can anyone/body survive without water? 15. Does sun rise in the west?
2. Aren’t foreigners less intelligent than 9. Shouldn’t everyone wear a mask? 16. Has doctor been treating the patient?
Indians? 10. Must we do violence? 17. Does practice not make a man perfect?
3. Didn’t they enjoy the world tour? 11. Had Yuvraj not scored six sixes? 18. Was B.R. Ambedkar not drafting the
4. Will we ever forget our childhood? 12. Can everyone enter in PMO? constitution in 1948?
5. Can students not earn with studies? 13. Do parents not take care of their
6. Was he not a hero to save country? children?
7. Was she walking after dinner? 14. Are rumours not baseless things?

EXERCISE 4

1. Mumbai is not more beautiful than Chandigarh. 9. Poors are not more kind than Riches.
2. Boys are not bolder than girls. 10. Bill Gates is richer than Ambani.
3. Sumit is not taller than Amit. 11. Chinese History is not older than Indian History.
4. Mumbai is smaller than UP. 12. Planes are heavier than Jets.
5. Giraffe is taller than Lion. 13. Uncle is not older/elder than Dad.
6. Fox is cleverer than other animals. 14. Akbar was greater than Aurangzeb.
7. Bananas are sweeter than apples. 15. Amazon is larger than Ganges.
8. The Sun is brighter than the Moon. 16. PM is more responsible than CM.

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EXERCISE 5

1.None but Mahatma Gandhi deserved to be the father of nation. None but haters can deny this fact that India is beautiful.
2.None but teachers can explain the concepts. 6.None but students have a lot of potentials and they need to
3.None but I will do this in hometown. understand it.
4.None but God is recalled in tough times. ‘Students have a lot of potentials’, none but they need to understand
5.‘India is beautiful’, none but haters can deny this fact. it.

EXERCISE 6

1. The ice-cream is so cold that I cannot eat it. 5. Australians speak so fast that it cannot be understood.
2. She is so young that she cannot go alone. 6. This blazer is so small for dad that he cannot put it on.
3. Food was so spicy that we couldn’t eat it. 7. Teacher was so late that she could not conduct her first lecture.
4. The box is so heavy that she cannot lift it.

EXERCISE 7

1. My friend is rich as well as he is intelligent. 10. He finished his task then he left office.
My friend is not only rich but he is intelligent. 11. Students need to study well otherwise they may fail.
2. We should go and finish the work. 12. It is Diwali, so the school will remain closed.
3. He must work hard, otherwise, he will not top the exam. 13. He wanted to achieve full marks so he attempted all the
4. It was evening and we could not reach Delhi. questions.
5. The car is expensive so we are not buying it. 14. We went school daily, In fact/So/Also, we can get full attendance
6. Player won the game but the player was injured. award.
7. Drink and drive is not safe. Moreover, it is illegal. 15. Dad gifted me not only a sports bike but also two travel kits.
8. I ate much food so/then I was sleepy. 16. Dad gifted me a sports bike as well as he gifted two travel kits.
9. IIE does creative teaching so everyone loves it.

EXERCISE 8

1. Call me when you are in leisure. 6. Hunters saw a lion that/which was wounded.
2. He is the man, who is all-rounder. 7. This is the work which is done by a professional.
3. Tell us what is your secret. 8. She hoped that she will/would get a call-back.
4. I am expecting that I will/shall eat pizza today. 9. There are many places on this earth which are still mysterious.
5. Child has nothing that he/she can eat. 10. Neighbours said that they will be our helping hands.

EXERCISE 9

1. We must exercise to be fit. 6. The Sun rises to vanish darkness.

2. In spite of illness, Teacher was teaching. 7. Because of sickness, my friend is not going to office.
3. I went to Delhi to finish my work. 8. Jerry has gone to California to settle there.
4. Be happy to live long. 9. Having completed his task, Monitor informed the teacher.
5. I love my ten years old bike. 10. We must pay back the loan to avoid/curve interest.

Narration Module 2
Ex 1

1. A says that he/she is a hero. 10. A said that he/she would be rich by the following
2. A tells B that he/she is happy today. day.
3. A tells B that he/she is better now. 11. A told B that he/she was better then.
4. A tells me that it is not his holiday. 12. A told me that that day was his/her holiday.
5. They tell/say that they have a house. 13. A said that he/she had a house.
6. A says that he doesn’t have a car. 14. A said that he/she didn’t have a car.
7. A said that he was a hero. 15. He said that that car was expensive.
8. A said that he/she was hungry the previous day. 16. She said that that car was out of stock then.
9. A said that he was happy that day. 17. They said that they were there that day.

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Ex 2

1. She said that she was not intelligent. 6. Czarina said that she had loved her parents.
2. He told me that his dad did not play golf. 7. Students said that they had been doing their
3. He said that his dad was playing golf. homework.
4. She said that mother had cooked lunch. 8. She said that she had been reading since the
5. He told teacher that he had done his work. previous night.

Ex 3

1. A asked if she was coming. 10. John asked me if I was angry the previous day.
2. He asked if I was happy. 11. We asked jerry if she wanted to play.
3. Teacher asked if anyone was there. 12. Cops asked me what my name was.
4. They asked if they were getting late. 13. A asked B why he was writing letter.
5. She asked if she might help me. 14. I asked her where she lived.
6. A asked sir if he might go outside then. 15. A asked me how and where I was then.
7. John asked if he could eat food. 16. A told me that he/she was playing chess and
8. Mom asked us if we loved her. asked what I was doing.
9. Dad asked us if we didn’t go school those days.

EX 4

1. A ordered B to go away. 6. I requested to let me do my work.

2. A ordered me not to go away. 7. Sir ordered peon to let the boys come in
3. I requested mom to cook food quickly. Sir ordered peon that the boys should/might be
4. I suggested/advised her to take rest. allowed to come in.
I advised her that she should take rest. 8. I ordered peon to bring all the goods inside.
5. She proposed that they should go for walk.

Ex 5

1. He exclaimed with joy that I had won.

2. We exclaimed with sorrow that we had lost our neighbour.
3. She exclaimed with proud that she was very smart.
4. They exclaimed with sorrow that grandmother had died.
5. A prayed that I might live long.
A blessed me that I might live long.
6. Lady thanked me and wished that I might live long.
7. Beggar thanked me for the food and said that he would always remember me.
8. She exclaimed with wonder that A was a very gorgeous lady.
9. A exclaimed that the patients were very helpless.

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