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प्रश्न
Correct the following sentence :
- I am hopeful to secure full marks in the Mathematics paper.
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उत्तर
- I am hopeful of securing full marks in the Mathematics paper.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Now put the verbs you have just filled in above, in column A (verbs marked+) and B (verbs marked*) below.
| COLUMN A (verbs marked +) | COLUMN B (verbs marked*) |
| Non-finites |
Study the verbs given in Column A and Column B. How do they differ from each other?
The verbs in Column A are not controlled by the number, person and tense of their subject. Therefore, they are ...............
The verbs in Column B are controlled by the number, person and tense of their subject. Therefore, they are ...............
What are the verbs in Column A called (Write in the box below)?
Fill in the blanks using the correct from of the words given in the box
below.
When the teacher caught the boy _________ in the examination, he stood there _____________and ___________ .____________the loud admonition of the teacher, the headmaster rushed in. The boy started to cry ________ that he would be expelled from the school. ___________ the situation very quickly, the
headmaster asked the boy to follow him to his room.
| fear, cheat, hear, assess, quiver, tremble |
Complete the sentences using 'ing' form of the verbs from the box.
| apply buy use meet |
1. The doctor advised Neelam to avoid ____ ghee as a cooking medium.
2. I have had to put off _____ a scooter for my son until he completes
his college studies.
3. How about for the post of teacher in the neighbouring
school?
4. By the time we finished the house, the children had become
hungry.
5. She went around all the tenants in the apartment house,
canvassing support for her cleanliness campaign.
6. I am afraid the doctor is busy now. Would you mind _____ a few
minutes?
Now combine the following pair of sentence using a suitable verb in its
'ing' form.
We all make mistakes. It is human.
Give the solution to the problem below using the 'ing' form or the verb.
Make the solution as unusual as possible.
My car isn't starting.
Give the solution to the problem below using the 'ing' form or the verb.
Make the solution as unusual as possible.
A man is trying to steal my ear!
Give the solution to the problem below using the 'ing' form or the verb.
Make the solution as unusual as possible.
My sister /brother doesn't stop talking.
Work in pair. One of you will ask the question, the other will give the answer with the help of the clue in bracket. Write down in the spaces provided.
- Why did Kiran sell her car? (buy a van)
- _________________________________________
No accounting for tastes
Fill in the blanks with verb + ing. Share your lists with your partner.
| What I love doing | What I hate doing | What I don't mind doing |
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Complete the sentences as in the example, using the verbs given in the box. Do not use any verb more than once.
| remind warn encourage advise ask permit |
Example : "Don't forget to return my book."
He reminded me not to forget to return his book.
1. "You promised that you would not tell mother about our quarrel."
He _________________________________________
2. "If I were you, I'd go to the police."
______________________________________________
3. "Go on, buy a new dress," Sushila said.
__________________________________________
4. "Please don't drive so fast," Anil said.
___________________________________________
5. "Rupa, you can go to the library," said the teacher.
The teacher ___________________________________________
Rewrite the sentences using an infinitive instead of the underlined clause.
1. Shah found that Rs. 20,000 of the sales money was missing from the box.
2. The Court declared that the officer was guilty of gross negligence.
3. Evidence showed that the document was a fabrication.
4. The court warned the representatives that they should not tamper with the
evidence.
5. The minister was annoyed when he learnt that he had lost the elections.
6. You would be silly if you dyed your hair green.
In pairs, use the grid below to complete the following sentences.
1.Our English teacher refused to allow us ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________-
2.Ram's mother let all of us_________________________________________________________
3.Making students ________________ against their will is unfair
4.'Dear Sir,
Would you kindly permit-------------
| Make let | a person | do Something |
| Allow Permit refuse | to do Something |
Then read your answers out to the rest of the class
Match the news items with the headlines. Write the correct headline above each news item.
| 1. Business Firms Involved in Pooja Celebrations | 3. Mr. Das Appointed MD of ODC |
| 2. NPI Taxation Relaxed | 4. Schoolboy Kidnapped |
| a . The UMI board has cleared the appointment of Mr. Das as the new Managing Director of the Overseas Development Council .......... | c. Vinodh, an eight year old boy studying in a local public school, has been missing since yesterday. An eye-witness saw the boy being forcibly taken in a black car and reported the matter to the police. Unfortunately, the car's registration number was not noted down. |
| b. The Advance Ruling Authority, functioning under the Income Tax Law, has relaxed procedure rules governing taxation of non-resident Indians ...... | d. While people are gearing up to celebrate the 'Pooja' with customaiy zest, sponsors have not been slow to take advantage. |
Discuss
How do these words - appointed, relaxed and kidnapped - help in framing the headlines ?
Look at the picture. Describ picture with an appropriate non-finite as shown. Try not to repeat the verb .
- ________________________
Correct the following sentence :
- Her actions make my blood to boil.
Correct the following sentence :
- They are counting on me playing for their team.
'Remember to do' and 'Remember doing'
Study the examples given below.
(a) I must remember to take my science book.
(b) I remember meeting you in the park.
Some verbs might take either form depending on their meaning.
Which sentence refers to something which actually happened?
___________________________________________________________________
Which sentence refers to something which hasn't actually happened?
__________________________________________________________________________
Complete the sentences using the correct non-finite form of the verbs
given in brackets.
1. I regret (be) rude to you.
2. I regret _______ (inform) you that you have not qualified in
the interview.
3. I want to stop now ____ (eat) lunch.
4. I must stop ______ (eat) so much.
5. It was rude of him ____ (say) that.
Correct the following sentence :
- We were prevented to enter the classroom.
