Grammatical Question Papers

4. (a) Do as directed : 1×6=6

(i) Who does not know Ramlal? (Rewrite as an Assertive sentence)

(ii) “You have already been answered”, said the hermit to the Tsar. (Turn into indirect speech)

(iii) I wanted a pair of blue suede shoes. (Turn into a Complex sentence)

(iv) The hermit was digging the ground. (Change the Voice)

(v) The man who had entered the compartment broke into my reverie. (Split into two simple sentences)

(vi) This is the best time. (Use the positive degree of ‘best’)

(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and/or prepositions : 1/2×6=3

I have endeavoured ……..(i)……. understand ………..(ii)……… fundamental truths revealed …….(iii)……. me ……(iv)…….. my father, and feel convinced that there exists ……(v)……. divine power that can lift one up from confusion, misery, melancholy and failure and guide one ……(vi)….. one’s true place.

(c) Correct the error in the following sentence by replacing the underlined word with the right one from the options given below : 1×1=1

It could be a fascinated game, guessing what went on out there.

[Options : fascination, fascinate, fascinating]

Answer Key

4. (a)

(i) Everybody knows Ramlal.

OR

Everyone knows Ramlal.

OR

All know Ramlal.

(ii) The hermit told the Tsar that he had been already answered.

(iii) I wanted a pair of shoes which was blue in colour.

(iv) The ground was being dug by the hermit.

(v) The man had entered the compartment. He broke into my reverie.

(vi) No other time is as good as this.

(b)

(i) to

(ii) the

(iii) to

(iv) by

(v) a

(vi) to

(c)

fascinating

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SET – II 

[WBCHSE H.S. 2016]

4. (a) Do as directed : 1×6=6

(i) “Then I won’t turn you loose,” said the woman to the boy. (Turn into Indirect speech)

(ii) I found the window. (Change the voice)

(iii) A man, getting into the compartment, stammered an apology. (Split into two simple sentences)

(iv) This is not a correct approach. (Rewrite as an affirmative sentence)

(v) She was silent. (Rewrite as a negative sentence)

(vi) She did not leave the door shut. (Turn into affirmative sentence)

(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and/or prepositions : 1/2×6=3

I was prepared ……..(i)……. sit there ………..(ii)……… almost any length …….(iii)……. time, just to listen ……(iv)…….. her talking. Her voice had ……(v)……. sparkle ……(vi)….. a mountain stream.

(c) Correct the error in the following sentence by replacing the underlined word with the right one from the options given below : 1×1=1

They seemed very ancient about her comfort.

[Options : anxious, anxiety, anxiously]

Answer Key

4. (a)

(i) The woman told the boy that then she wouldn’t turn him loose.

(ii) The window was found by me.

(iii) A man got into the compartment. He stammered an apology.

(iv) This is an incorrect approach.

(v) She was not saying anything.

(vi) She left the door open.

(b)

(i) to

(ii) for

(iii) of

(iv) to

(v) the

(vi) of

(c)

anxious

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SET – III

[WBCHSE H.S. 2017]

4. (a) Do as directed : 1×6=6

(i) “We’ll soon be at your station,” I said to the girl. (Turn into Indirect speech)

(ii) My parents were widely regarded as an ideal couple. (Change the voice)

(iii) I was the most important man. (Rewrite the sentence using the positive of ‘important’)

(iv) I do not recall the exact number of people she fed everyday. (Turn into an affirmative sentence)

(v) Mine was a very secure childhood. (Rewrite as a negative sentence)

(vi) The water dripping from his face, the boy looked at her. (Split into two separate sentences)

(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and/or prepositions : 1/2×6=3

We lived ……..(i)……. our ancestral house, which was built ………..(ii)……… the middle …….(iii)……. the 19th century. It was a fairly large pucca house, made ……(iv)…….. limestone and brick, ……(v)……. the Mosque Street ……(vi)….. Rameswaram.

(c) Correct the error in the following sentence by replacing the underlined word with the right one from the options given below : 1×1=1

Few girls can resist flattering.

[Options : flatter, flattery, flatterer]

Answer Key

4. (a)

(i) I told the girl that we would soon be at her station.

(ii) People widely regarded my parents as an ideal couple.

(iii) No other man was as important as me.

(iv) I forget the exact number of people she fed everyday.

(v) Mine was not a very insecure childhood.

(vi) The water was dripping from his face. The boy looked at her.

(b)

(i) in

(ii) in

(iii) of

(iv) of

(v) on

(vi) in

(c)

flattery

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SET – IV 

[WBCHSE H.S. 2018]

4. (a) Do as directed : 1×6=6

(i) “Was I bothering you when I turned that corner?”, asked the woman. (Turn into Indirect speech)

(ii) My father could convey complex spiritual concepts in very simple, down-to-earth Tamil. (Change the voice)

(iii) As soon as she left the train, she would forget our brief encounter. (Turn into a negative sentence)

(iv) I am the most unhappy of men. (Change into positive degree)

(v) But thy eternal summer shall not fade. (Change into affirmative sentence)

(vi) I wished to kill you. (Use the underlined word as a noun and rewrite)

(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and/or prepositions : 1/2×6=3

The Tsar turned round and saw ……..(i)……. bearded man come running ………..(ii)………  …….(iii)……. the wood. The man held his hands pressed ……(iv)…….. his stomach and blood was flowing ……(v)…….  ……(vi)….. them.

(c) Correct the error in the following sentence by replacing the underlined word with the right one from the options given below : 1×1=1

His answers filled me with a strange energy and enthusiastic.

[Options : enthuse, enthusiastically, enthusiasm]

Answer Key

4. (a)

(i) The woman asked if she had been bothering him [Roger] when she had turned that corner.

(ii) Complex spiritual concepts could be conveyed in very simple, down-to-earth Tamil by my father.

(iii) No sooner had she left the train than she would forget our brief encounter.

(iv) No other man is as unhappy as me.

(v) But thy eternal summer will remain bright.

(vi) I had wish to kill you.

(b)

(i) a

(ii) out

(iii) of

(iv) against

(v) from

(vi) under

(c)

enthusiasm

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SET – V 

[WBCHSE H.S. 2019]

4. (a) Do as directed : 1×6=6

(i) I don’t intend to give up what I have. (Use the underlined word as a noun and rewrite)

(ii) The Tsar said, “I come to you, wise man, for an answer to my questions. (Turn into indirect speech)

(iii) The man would have attacked you. (Change the voice)

(iv) The door was open. (Turn into a negative sentence)

(v) The sun began to sink behind the trees, the Tsar stuck the spade into the ground at last. (Turn into a complex sentence)

(vi) The most important thing in the world was science. (Change into positive degree)

(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and/or prepositions : 1/2×6=3

When my father came out ……..(i)……. the mosque after the prayers, people of different religions would be sitting outside waiting ………..(ii)……… him. Many of them offered bowls of water …….(iii)……. my father, who would dip his fingertips ……(iv)…….. them and say ……(v)……. prayer. This water was then carried home ……(vi)….. invalids.

(c) Correct the error in the following sentence by replacing the underlined word with the right one from the options given below : 1×1=1

You might run that comb through your hair so you will look present.

[Options : presently, presentable, presenting]

Answer Key

4. (a)

(i) I don’t have any intention to give up what I have.

OR

I have no intention to give up what I have.

(ii) Addressing the hermit as ‘wise man’, the Tsar said that he came to him for an answer to his questions.

(iii) You would have been attacked by the man.

(iv) The door was not closed.

(v) When the sun began to sink behind the trees, the Tsar stuck the spade into the ground at last.

(vi) No other thing in the world was as important as science.

(b)

(i) of

(ii) for

(iii) to

(iv) in

(v) a

(vi) for

(c)

presentable

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SET – VI 

[WBCHSE H.S. 2020]

4. (a) Do as directed : 1×6=6

(i) The hermit was digging the ground. (Change the voice)

(ii) Lomov : I’ll show you the documents, Natalya Stepanovna! (Turn into indirect speech)

(iii) There was a very old mosque in our locality where my father would take me for evening prayers. (Split into two simple sentences)

(iv) The poetry of earth is never dead. (Turn into an affirmative sentence)

(v) He answered in a low deep voice. (Use the underlined word as a noun and rewrite the sentence)

(vi) The sun’s rays were bright. They lit up the valley. (Combine and turn into a simple sentence)

(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and/or prepositions : 1/2×6=3

I moved easily ……..(i)……. the berth and felt ………..(ii)……… the window ledge. The window was open and I faced it, making a pretence …….(iii)……. studying the landscape. I heard the panting ……(iv)…….. the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and, ……(v)……. my mind’s eye, I could see telegraph posts flashing ……(vi)……

(c) Correct the error in the following sentence by replacing the underlined word with the right one from the options given below : 1×1=1

I would say my was a very secure childhood.

[Options : I, me, mine]

Answer Key

4. (a)

(i) The ground was being dug by the hermit.

(ii) Lomov told Natalya Stepanovna that he would show her the documents.

(iii) There was a very old mosque in our locality. My father would take me there for evening prayers.

(iv) The poetry of earth is ever alive.

OR

The poetry of earth always remains alive.

(v) He gave his answer in a low deep voice.

OR

He had his answer in a low deep voice.

(vi) The bright sun’s rays lit up the valley.

(b)

(i) along

(ii) for

(iii) of

(iv) of

(v) in

(vi) by

(c)

mine

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SET – VII 

[WBCHSE H.S. 2022]

4. (a) Do as directed : 1×6=6

(i) The most important thing in the world was science. (Change into positive degree)

(ii) I don’t intend to give up what I have. (Use the underlined word as noun and rewrite)

(iii) The door was open. (Turn into a negative sentence)

(iv) The hermit was digging the ground. (Change the voice)

(v) My father could convey complex spiritual concepts. (Change the voice)

(vi) As soon as she left the train, she would forget our brief encounter. (Turn into a negative sentence)

OR

The Tsar said, “I come to you, wise man, for an answer to my questions. (Turn into indirect speech)

(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and/or prepositions : 1/2×6=3

When my father came out ……..(i)……. the mosque after the prayers, people of different religions would be sitting outside waiting ………..(ii)……… him. Many of them offered bowls of water …….(iii)……. my father, who would dip his fingertips ……(iv)…….. them and say ……(v)……. prayer. This water was then carried home ……(vi)….. invalids.

OR

The Tsar turned round and saw ……..(i)……. bearded man come running ………..(ii)………  …….(iii)……. the wood. The man held his hands pressed ……(iv)…….. his stomach and blood was flowing ……(v)…….  ……(vi)….. them.

(c) Correct the error in the following sentence by replacing the underlined word with the right one from the options given below : 1×1=1

His answers filled me with a strange energy and enthusiastic.

[Options : enthuse, enthusiastically, enthusiasm]

OR

Few girls can resist flattering.

[Options : flatter, flattery, flatterer]

Answer Key

4. (a)

(i) No other thing in the world was as important as science.

(ii) I don’t have any intention to give up what I have.

OR

I have no intention to give up what I have.

(iii) The door was not closed.

(iv) The ground was being dug by the hermit.

(v) Complex spiritual concepts could be conveyed by my father.

(vi) No sooner had she left the train than she would forget our brief encounter.

OR

Addressing the hermit as ‘wise man’, the Tsar said that he came to him for an answer to his questions.

(b)

(i) of

(ii) for

(iii) to

(iv) in

(v) a

(vi) for

OR

(i) a

(ii) out

(iii) of

(iv) against

(v) from

(vi) under

(c)

enthusiasm

OR

flattery

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SET – VIII 

[WBCHSE H.S. 2023]

4. (a) Do as directed : 1×6=6

(i) “Was I bothering you when I turned that corner?”, asked the woman. (Turn into indirect speech)

(ii) The hills are covered with wild dahlias. (Change the voice)

(iii) The poetry of earth is never dead. (Turn into an affirmative sentence)

(iv) It’s not true. I’ll prove it. (Join into a single sentence using noun clause)

(v) Having taken leave of the wounded man, the Tsar went out into the porch and looked around for the hermit. (Split into simple sentences)

(vi) The door was open. (Turn into a negative sentence)

(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and/or prepositions : 1/2×6=3

They called their goodbyes and ……..(i)……. train pulled out ………..(ii)……… the station. As I was totally blind …….(iii)……. the time, my eyes sensitive only ……(iv)…….. light and darkness, I was unable ……(v)……. tell what ……(vi)….. girl looked like.

(c) Correct the error in the following sentence by replacing the underlined word with the right one from the options given below : 1×1=1

In fact, I would say mine was a very securely childhood, materially and emotionally.

[Options : secured, secure, security]

Answer Key

4. (a)

(i) The woman asked if she had been bothering him [Roger] when she had turned that corner.

(ii) Wild dahlias cover the hills.

(iii) The poetry of earth is ever alive.

OR

The poetry of earth always remains alive.

(iv) I’ll prove that it’s not true.

(v) The Tsar had taken leave of the wounded man. He went out into the porch to look around for the hermit.

(vi) The door was not closed.

(b)

(i) the

(ii) of

(iii) at

(iv) to

(v) to

(vi) the

(c) 

secure

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SET – IX 

[WBCHSE H.S. 2024]

4. (a) Do as directed : 1×6=6

(i) “Why don’t you say this to the people who come to you for help and advice?” I asked my father. (Change the mode of narration)

(ii) Then I made a mistake. (Change the voice)

(iii) You have an interesting face. (Change into a complex sentence)

(iv) We lived in our ancestral house which was built in the middle of the nineteenth century. (Split into simple sentences)

(v) He is the best dog in the district. (Change into positive degree)

(vi) The poetry of earth is never dead. (Turn into an affirmative sentence)

(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and/or prepositions : 1/2×6=3

I have endeavoured ……..(i)……. understand ………..(ii)……… fundamental truths revealed …….(iii)……. me ……(iv)…….. my father, and feel convinced that there exists ……(v)……. divine power that can lift one up from confusion, misery, melancholy and failure and guide one ……(vi)….. one’s true place.

(c) Correct the error in the following sentence by replacing the underlined word with the right one from the options given below : 1×1=1

Few girls can resist flattering.

[Options : flatter, flattery, flatterer]

Answer Key

4. (a)

(i) I asked my father why he didn’t say that to the people who came to him for help and advice.

(ii) Then a mistake was made by me.

(iii) You have a face which is interesting.

(iv) We lived in our ancestral house. It was built in the middle of the nineteenth century.

(v) No other dog in the district is as good as him.

(vi) The poetry of earth is ever alive.

OR

The poetry of earth always remains alive.

(b)

(i) to

(ii) the

(iii) to

(iv) by

(v) a

(vi) to

(c)

flattery

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More SETS

SET – I

4. (a) Do as directed : 1×6=6

(i) “Why don’t you say this to the people who come to you for help and advice?” I asked my father. (Change into indirect speech)

(ii) The poetry of earth is never dead. (Turn into affirmative)

(iii) The frost has wrought a silence. (Change the voice)

(iv) I can make you a present of them myself, because they’re mine. (Make it simple)

(v) The most important time was when you were digging the beds. (Use the positive degree)

(vi) One must consult magicians. (Use noun form of the underlined word)

(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and/or prepositions : 1/2×6=3

Sweat popped out ……..(i)……. the boy’s face and he began ………..(ii)……… struggle. Mrs. Jones stopped, jerked him in front …….(iii)……. her, put ……(iv)…….. half-nelson ……(v)…… his neck and continued to drag him ……(vi)….. the street.

(c) Correct the error in the following sentence by replacing the underlined word with the right one from the options given below : 1×1=1

Thou art more lovely and more temperature.

[Options : temporary, temperament, temperate]

Answer Key

4. (a)

(i) I asked my father why he didn’t say that to the people who came to him for help and advice.

(ii) The poetry of earth is ever alive.

OR

The poetry of earth always remains alive.

(iii) A silence has been wrought by the frost.

(iv) Being mine, I can make you a present of them.

(v) No other time was as important as when you were digging the beds.

(vi) One must have consultation with magicians.

(b)

(i) on

(ii) to

(iii) of

(iv) a

(v) about

(vi) up

(c)

temperate

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SET – II

4. (a) Do as directed : 1×6=6

(i) The woman gave the girl detailed instructions. (Change the voice)

(ii) She was a large woman with a large purse that had everything in it. (Turn into a simple sentence)

(iii) “Let me take the spade and work awhile for you.” said the Tsar (Turn into indirect speech)

(iv) This is not a correct approach. (Turn into affirmative)

(v) I am the most unhappy of men. (Change into positive degree)

(vi) A voice will run from hedge to hedge about the new-mown mead. (Split into two simple sentences)

(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and/or prepositions : 1/2×6=3

One of ……..(i)……. most vivid memories ………..(ii)……… my early childhood is …….(iii)……. the two men, each ……(iv)…….. traditional attire, discussing spiritual matters. When I was old enough to ask questions, I asked my father ……(v)…… the relevance ……(vi)….. prayer.

(c) Correct the error in the following sentence by replacing the underlined word with the right one from the options given below : 1×1=1

Few girls can resist flattering.

[Options : flatter, flattery, flatterer]

Answer Key

4. (a)

(i) The girl was given detailed instructions by the woman.

(ii) She was a large woman with a large purse having everything.

(iii) The Tsar requested that he might take the spade and work awhile for him.

(iv) This is an incorrect approach.

(v) No other man is as unhappy as me.

(vi) A voice will run. It will run from hedge to hedge about the new-mown mead.

(b)

(i) the

(ii) of

(iii) of

(iv) in

(v) about

(vi) of

(c)

flattery

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SET – III

4. (a) Do as directed : 1×6=6

(i) The woman said to Roger, “What did you want to do it for?” (Change into indirect speech)

(ii) Adversity always presents opportunities for introspection. (Make it negative)

(iii) Her next question removed my doubts. (Change the voice)

(iv) He takes the lead in summer luxury. (Use the verb form of ‘lead’ to rewrite)

(v) The humming insects don’t disturb his rest. (Make it a complex sentence)

(vi) The Tsar was very glad to have made peace with his enemy so easily. (Split into two simple sentences)

(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and/or prepositions : 1/2×6=3

There was ……..(i)……. very old mosque ………..(ii)……… our locality where my father would take me …….(iii)……. evening prayers. I had not ……(iv)…….. faintest idea ……(v)…… the meaning ……(vi)….. the Arabic prayers.

(c) Correct the error in the following sentence by replacing the underlined word with the right one from the options given below : 1×1=1

When the Tsar approaching, the hermit was digging ground in front of his hut.

[Options : approach, approached, approachability]

Answer Key

4. (a)

(i) The woman asked Roger what he had wanted to do it for.

(ii) Adversity never presents obstacles for introspection.

(iii) My doubts were removed by her next question.

(iv) He leads in summer luxury.

(v) The insects which are humming don’t disturb his rest.

(vi) The Tsar was very glad. He was glad to have made peace with his enemy so easily.

(b)

(i) a

(ii) in

(iii) for

(iv) the

(v) of

(vi) of

(c)

approached

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SET – IV

4. (a) Do as directed : 1×6=6

(i) I don’t know you. (Change the voice)

(ii) I said to my father, “What is the relevance of prayer?” (Change into indirect speech)

(iii) You have an interesting face. (Turn into a compound sentence)

(iv) When she got to her door, she dragged the boy inside. (Turn into a simple sentence)

(v) You must be disappointed. (Turn into a negative sentence)

(vi) Was I bothering you when I turned that corner? (Turn into assertive sentence)

(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and/or prepositions : 1/2×6=3

She was ……..(i)……. large woman ………..(ii)………  …….(iii)……. large purse that had everything ……(iv)…….. it but hammer and nails. It had a long strap and she carried it slung ……(v)…… her shoulder. It was about eleven o’clock ……(vi)….. night.

(c) Correct the error in the following sentence by replacing the underlined word with the right one from the options given below : 1×1=1

And hide in cool trees.

[Options : cooling, cooled, cold]

Answer Key

4. (a)

(i) You are not known to me.

(ii) I asked my father what the relevance of prayer was.

(iii) You have a face and it is interesting.

(iv) Getting to her door, she dragged the boy inside.

(v) You must not be satisfied.

(vi) I was not bothering you when I turned that corner.

(b)

(i) a

(ii) with

(iii) a

(iv) in

(v) across

(vi) at

(c)

cooling

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SET – V

4. (a) Do as directed : 1×6=6

(i) The source is the most sensitive part. (Turn into positive degree)

(ii) My father, Jainulabdeen had not much formal education. He had not much wealth. (Join into a compound sentence)

(iii) I won’t turn you loose. (Change the voice)

(iv) She would forget our brief encounter. (Turn into a negative sentence)

(v) “Was I bothering you when I turned that corner?” said Mrs. Jones to the boy (Change the mode of narration)

(vi) There is nothing to argue about. (Use the noun form of ‘argue’)

(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and/or prepositions : 1/2×6=3

As I was totally blind ……..(i)……. the time, my eyes sensitive only ………..(ii)……… light and darkness, I was unable …….(iii)……. tell what ……(iv)…….. girl looked like; but I knew she wore slippers ……(v)…… the way they slapped ……(vi)….. her heels.

(c) Correct the error in the following sentence by replacing the underlined word with the right one from the options given below : 1×1=1

When troubles come, try to understand the relevant of your sufferings.

[Options : relevantly, relevance, relevancy]

Answer Key

4. (a)

(i) No other part is as sensitive as the source.

(ii) My father, Jainulabdeen had neither much formal education nor much wealth.

(iii) You won’t be turned loose by me.

(iv) She would not remember our brief encounter.

(v) Mrs. Jones asked the boy if she had been bothering him when he had turned that corner.

(vi) There is no argument about.

(b)

(i) at

(ii) to

(iii) to

(iv) the

(v) from

(vi) against

(c)

relevance

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SET – VI

4. (a) Do as directed : 1×6=6

(i) She laughed pleasantly. (Rewrite the sentence using the noun form of ‘laugh’)

(ii) Not a simple jab of the knife will do it. (Change into affirmative sentence)

(iii) The water was carried home for invalids. (Change the voice)

(iv) Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? (Turn into an assertive sentence)

(v) The boy could hear other roomers laughing and talking in the large house. (Split the sentence)

(vi) Natalya Stepanovna said, “Are you going to start shooting soon?” (Change into indirect speech)

(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and/or prepositions : 1/2×6=3

One of ……..(i)……. most vivid memories ………..(ii)……… my early childhood is …….(iii)……. the two men, each ……(iv)…….. traditional attire, discussing spiritual matters. When I was old enough ……(v)…… ask questions, I asked my father ……(vi)….. the relevance of prayer.

(c) Correct the error in the following sentence by replacing the underlined word with the right one from the options given below : 1×1=1

If I turn you lose, will you run?

[Options : loosely, loose, lost]

Answer Key

4. (a)

(i) She gave a laugh pleasantly.

OR

She laughed a pleasant laugh.

(ii) It will not be done with a simple jab of knife.

(iii) People of different religions carried the water home for invalids.

(iv) I shall not compare thee to a summer’s day.

(v) The boy could hear other roomers. They were laughing and talking in the large house.

(vi) Natalya Stepanovna asked if he [Lomov] was going to start shooting soon.

(b)

(i) the

(ii) of

(iii) of

(iv) in

(v) to

(vi) about

(c)

loose

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SET – VII

4. (a) Do as directed : 1×6=6

(i) The boy said, “I didn’t aim to.” (Change into indirect speech)

(ii) The hermit was digging the ground. (Change the voice)

(iii) I was the most important man. (Change into positive degree)

(iv) But thy eternal summer shall not fade. (Change into affirmative sentence)

(v) The sun’s rays were bright. They lit up the valley. (Join into a single sentence)

(vi) But still wishing to find the right answers to his questions, the Tsar decided to consult a hermit. (Split into simple sentences)

(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and/or prepositions : 1/2×6=3

I remember my father starting his day ……..(i)……. 4 am ………..(ii)……… reading the namaz …….(iii)……. dawn. After the namaz, he used ……(iv)…….. walk down ……(v)……  ……(vi)….. small coconut grove we owned.

(c) Correct the error in the following sentence by replacing the underlined word with the right one from the options given below : 1×1=1

Prayer made possible a committee of the spirit between people.

[Options : common, communion, commencement]

Answer Key

4. (a)

(i) The boy said that he had not aimed to.

(ii) The ground was being dug by the hermit.

(iii) No other man was as important as me.

(iv) But thy eternal summer shall remain bright.

(v) The bright sun’s rays lit up the valley.

(vi) The Tsar still wished to find the right answers. He decided to consult a hermit.

(b)

(i) at

(ii) by

(iii) before

(iv) to

(v) to

(vi) a

(c)

communion

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SET – VIII

4. (a) Do as directed : 1×6=6

(i) Natalya said to Lomov, “Are you going to start shooting soon?” (Change the mode of narration)

(ii) He takes the lead in summer luxury. (Change the voice)

(iii) Few girls can resist flattery. (Use the noun form of ‘resist’ and rewrite)

(iv) I would kill you on your way back. I resolved this. (Join into a simple sentence)

(v) Then she reached down, picked the boy up by his shirt front, and shook him until his teeth rattled. (Split into simple sentences)

(vi) My mother’s lineage was the more distinguished than my father’s. (Change the degree)

(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and/or prepositions : 1/2×6=3

……..(i)……. Shiva temple which made Rameswaram so famous ………..(ii)……… pilgrims was about …….(iii)……. ten-minute walk ……(iv)…….. our house. Our locality was predominantly Muslim, but there were quite ……(v)…… number of Hindu families too, living amicably ……(vi)….. their Muslim neighbours.

(c) Correct the error in the following sentence by replacing the underlined word with the right one from the options given below : 1×1=1

She told him how all kind of woman came in and out.

[Options : kinds of women, kinds of woman, kind of women]

Answer Key

4. (a)

(i) Natalya asked Lomov if he was going to start shooting soon.

(ii) The lead in summer luxury is taken by him.

(iii) Few girls showed their resistance against flattery.

(iv) I resolved to kill you on your way back.

(v) She reached down to pick the boy up by his shirt front. She shook him until his teeth rattled.

(vi) My father’s lineage was not as distinguished as my mother’s.

(b)

(i) The

(ii) to

(iii) a

(iv) from

(v) a

(vi) with

(c)

kinds of women

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SET – IX