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प्रश्न
Read the expression ‘permutation of possibility’. The consonant sound ‘P’ at beginning of the successive words creates a sonorous effect. This is an example of Alliteration. Find out more examples of Alliteration from the poem.
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उत्तर
- “…knock off useless blocks with dental dexterity.”
Alliteration - The sound of the letter „d‟ has been repeated for poetic effect. - “All gaps are plugged
with gleaming gold.”
Alliteration - The sound of the letter „g‟ has been repeated for poetic effect. - “But my heart would not bleed poetry.”
Alliteration - The sound of the letter „b‟ has been repeated for poetic effect.
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Given below is a jumbled sentence. Working in groups, rearrange the word in the sentence to form the correct sentence.
You will find that the sentence contains an idiomatic expression that you have come across in the lesson. Underline the idiom and write down its meaning. Then use your dictionary to check the meaning.
Bepin Babu/orders to/telling people/under/loved/doctor’s/eat early/that he was
Ans:____________________________________________
Idiom:__________________________________________
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It stamped its small hoofs impatiently.
Write the noun form of the following word by adding -ness or -ity to them appropriately. Check the spelling of the new word.
able - ________.
Which form of the verb is more natural in below sentence?
Swapna can’t go out this evening. Her father will come/is coming to see her
When Tenzing and Hillary reached the summit, Tenzing in utter joy said, “We have done it.” In this sentence, the subject (we) is the doer of the action while (achieving the feat) is the subject. The verb of passive voice is formed by using the correct form of the verb ‘to be’ + past participle of the main verb. Construct the sentence accordingly.
Now carefully go through the changes in both the sentences and do the changes accordingly in the remaining sentence.
- We have done it.
It has been done by us.
Colonel Hunt gave me three flags.
Explain the figure of speech tautology with example.
Underline the verb form in the following sentence and state its Tense and Aspect.
They are waiting for the right winds.
Join the sentence using appropriate Co-ordinators. (but, or, so, and)
Heart patients were treated with sedatives. They did not survive.
List all the phrases from the poem in which two or more words are joined with ‘and’.
The following word can be used as nouns as well as verbs. Make two sentences of your own, using them as a noun in one and a verb in another.
mark
What is Transitive and intransitive verbs and give some example.
Complete the following idioms using the appropriate colour term.
vanish into the ______ (leave without any trace).
The following expression is a combination of a noun preceded by a describing word.
simple device
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Underline the infinitive in the following sentence.
It was funny to read words that stood still.
Give your opinion and compare the items in each picture using -er more, less, or an irregular form. Use the words. You may form your sentences in more than one way.
- healthy
- wholesome
- calorific.
Write the gerund/infinitive form of the verb in the blank.
Think of your fellow astronauts who wouldn’t hesitate __________ (help) you in time of trouble.
Write the gerund/infinitive form of the verb in the blank.
We told them ____________ (come) with us on our trip, but some of them think it is a waste of time ____________ (search) for life that doesn’t exist.
Can You do It?
Talking about the abilities of your class members is a great way to review the use of the modal can.
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Example: Can you play the guitar? Can you ______? |
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Amith and Ravi ___ (not/swim) in the lake.
Change the following into passive voice.
People speak Portuguese in Brazil.
Change the following into passive voice.
They are decorating the wall.
Kokila gave a pen to ______ child in the classroom on her birthday.
Frame five questions using the picture clues. Begin with “Have you ever”.
(cook biryani)
When Usha looked out of the window dark clouds ______ (gather) over the mountains.
Join the sentence using ‘ Relative Pronoun’.
She invited most of her friends. They attended the party.
They have been here ______ a long time.
Replace the underlined word by a participle in the following sentence.
They took the last wicket and walked back to the pavilion.
______ on the flute, Krishna returned it.
Choose the correct synonym for the Italic word.
Ajay started to paint happily.
Pick a suitable prefix and suffix from the given box and complete the following words.
| able,ful, ly, sub, ion, un, tri, re, im, mis |
| _____call | comfort_____ |
| _____category | _____understand |
| _____proper | success_____ |
| equal_____ | _____colour |
| construct_____ | new_____ |
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zoological park -
Look at the list of words. Read the instructions and make Vocabulary Frames
| notice | hide | quarrelling | quickly |
| tired | wide | pretty | threw |
Top Right Corner: Write the word’s definition.
Top Left Corner: Write the word’s opposite.
Lower Left Corner: Write a sentence that uses the definition of the word.
Lower Right Corner: Draw a graphic to help you visualize the concept.
In the Centre: Write the word.
If you ________ to learn a musical instrument, you have to practice.
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
If he __________ harder, he __________ his goals.
Complete the following using their group name.
A ______ of wolves went hunting in the forest.
Match the compound words.
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Pick the word from the text that is similar to the word or phrase given below.
happening gently and slowly______.
Change the sentence from future continuous to past continuous.
It will be raining heavily.
Use the suitable verb.
I ______ the book.
Some tips to change singular to plural
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Recite the poem ‘The Swimmer’.
Write the past form of the verbs.
run - ______
Fill in the blank using past perfect tense form of the verb:
We were not able to stay overnight as we______not______(reserve) the tickets in advance.
Fill in the blank using past perfect tense form of the verb:
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Fill in the blank with suitable modal verb.
Helen jotted down the important points lest she ______ forget it.
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put
- on
- up
- off
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When did you feel the tremors?
Change the following sentence into Active Voice.
The mail has just been received.
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Transform the following sentence as per the given instruction.
In spite of the very hot weather, Kevin stepped out to buy some bread. (Begin: Despite.…)
Write the compound word using the picture.
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Write the compound word from the pictures.
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Make smaller words using the letters in the given word. (At least 5 words)
actually
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“No, I am Mathilde loisel.”
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