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प्रश्न
Complete the sentence below by filling in the blank with suitable participial clause.
The information that has to be used in the phrases is provided as a sentence in bracket.
1. ____, the fire fighters finally put out the fire. (They worked round the clock.)
2. She watched the sunset above the mountain, ____ (She noticed the colours blending
softly into one another.)
3. The excited horse pawed the ground rapidly, ____ (While it neighed continually.)
4. ____, I found myself in Bangalore, instead of Benaras. (I had taken the wrong train.)
5. ____, I was desperate to get to the bathroom. (I had not bathed for two days)
6. The stone steps, ____ needed to be replaced. (They were worn down).
7. The actor received hundreds of letters from his fans, ____ (They asked him to send
them his photograph.)
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उत्तर
1. Working round the clock, the fire fighters finally put out the fire.
2. She watched the sunset above the mountain, noticing the colours blending softly into one another.
3. The excited horse pawed the ground rapidly, neighing continually.
4. Having taken the wrong train, I found myself in Bangalore, instead of Benaras.
5. Having not bathed for two days, I was desperate to get to the bathroom.
6. The stone steps, being worn down, needed to be replaced.
7. The actor received hundreds of letters from his fans, asking him to send them his
photograph.
संबंधित प्रश्न
use the adverbs given below to fill in the blank in the sentence below.
At the interview, Sameer answered our questions ______ , shrugging his shoulders.
Make adverb from these adjective .
merry ______
Make adverb from these adjective .
sleepy ______
Make adverb from these adjective .
easy ______
Make adverb from these adjective .
gloomy ______
Study the use of the word big in the following sentence.
He was so big− his hands and his neck, especially his mouth…
Here, big means large in size.
Now, consult a dictionary and find out the meaning of big in the following sentences. The first one has been done for you.
(i) You are a big girl now.older
(ii) Today you are going to take the biggest decision of your career. ____
(iii) Their project is full of big ideas. ____
(iv) Cricket is a big game in our country. ____
(v) I am a big fan of Lata Mangeskar. ____
(vi) You have to cook a bit more as my friend is a big eater. ____
(vii) What a big heart you’ve got, Father dear. ____
Underline the verb of reporting in the following sentence.
Ben told her to wake him up.
Underline the verb of reporting in the following sentence.
Ratan apologised for coming late to the party.
Here is sentence from the story. Choose the word from the bracket which can
be substituted for the italicised word in the sentence.
A few years later, the marriage faltered. (failed, broke, became weak)
Here is sentence from the story. Choose the word from the bracket which can
be substituted for the italicised word in the sentence.
Einstein was constantly at odds with people at the university. (on bad terms, in
disagreement, unhappy)
Report these question using if/whether or why/when/where/how/which/what.
Remember the italicised verb change into the past tense.
He asked the little boy, “Why are you studying English?”
Report these question using if/whether or why/when/where/how/which/what.
Remember the italicised verb change into the past tense.
Seema asked her, “How long have you lived here?”
Thinking about the Language
Consult your dictionary and choose the correct word from the pairs given in brackets.
Our college (principle/principal) is very strict.
Rewrite the sentence below, changing the verb in bracket into the passive form.
In yesterday’s competition the prizes (give away) by the Principal.
Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so. Choose the correct option.
He jumped up. He ran away.
Re-write the following sentence according to the instructions given. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct options.
If the boys do not reach the school on time, they will be punished.
(Begin: Unless...)
Re-write the following sentence according to the instructions given. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct options.
Jaswant's grandfather is too old to take up this job.
(Use: ...... so ... that ...)
Choose the correct option to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
This work must be completed. There is a deadline.
I prefer a simple vanilla ice cream to fancy desserts. (Begin: I would rather...)
