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प्रश्न
Given below is a list of common confusable. Distinguish the meaning of each pair of word by framing your own sentence.
aural - oral
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उत्तर
aural (relating to hearing) – oral (verbal)
In primary schools, teachers must assess the aural skills of children.
There must be a fool-proof mechanism to assess the oral skills of students at the secondary level, especially in languages.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Here are some words from the lesson which describe different kinds of sounds.
fill in the blank using the correct form of the word given.
The _________________ of breaking glass woke me up.
Notice the different senses of the word ‘take’.
1. to take to something: to begin to do something as a habit
2. to take ill: to suddenly become ill
Locate these phrases in the text and notice the way they are used.
Do as directed. (Make sure you do not change the meaning and tense of the sentence.)
Your words of praise are my greatest reward. (Begin the sentence with ‘No other .......)
Find the following adverbs in the story. What verbs do they tell us more about? Write down the pairs of verbs and adverbs.
- ago
- greatly
- Today
- politely
- calmly
- hard
Look up the following verbs in a good dictionary. List at least 20 different uses of the following. You may include their use with different prepositions, adverbs, and idioms.
Read the following entries in the ‘Language Study’ pages :
- clause
- sentence
Underline the main clause in the following sentence.
There are a few people in every village who keep combing the beach in the early hours of the morning, throughout the year.
Find the opposite of the following adverb.
hard
Use the following word to construct a meaningful sentence on your own.
praise - __________________
Change the following sentence to the other voice.
The manager appointed many office assistants.
Complete the passage by filling in appropriate prepositions from the list- (with, out, to, in, from, during, of, for, by). Some prepositions may be used more than once.
In Tamil Nadu, a very interesting form of recitation named Villupattu developed (a) ____________ the 15th century. Villupattu means bow-song because a bow-shaped musical instrument (b) ___________ strong high tension string is used (c) __________ placing it (d) _______________ an earthen pitcher. It is believed that this narrative form was an invention (e) __________ Arasa Pulavar. The troupe gives its performance mostly (f) ___________ temple festivals. There are seven to eight persons in a troupe who form a kind (g) ___________ chorus that supports the main singer-narrator. When the chief narrator sings, the chorus takes (h) ____________ the refrain (i) _______________ the song and repeats it in unison. The whole party sits (j) _____________ the ground and performs (k) __________ a lot (l) ____________ gesticulation and facial expression to suit the narrative they have taken. The ballad style songs are composed (m) __________ the rural dialect which appeals (n) ___________ the audience who sometimes join the troupe (o) ____________ suitable notes or words.
Write the gerund/infinitive form of the verb in the blank.
The best astronaut almost quit _________ (try) to learn the complex information.
Use the following phrase in a sentence of your own.
in the rear of
Choose the correct option.
Walk carefully _________ you will fall down.
Mahatma Gandhi ______ the father of our nation.
Put students in pairs and tell them to interview their partner. To do this they must make questions, e.g. What’s the worst storm you’ve ever seen? They can also ask follow-up questions to find out more information. Do feedback on this as a whole class. Other thematic questionnaires of this kind could be:
Emotional experiences
- The most frightened I’ve ever been …
- The happiest moment I’ve ever had …
- The most nervous I’ve ever been …
Musical experiences
- The best song I’ve ever heard …
- The worst song I’ve ever heard …
- The longest time I’ve ever danced …
Places in your life
- The most dangerous place I’ve been in …
- The cheapest restaurant I’ve eaten in …
- The most boring town I’ve ever visited …
Tick the correct sentences.
| 1. | I had desired to eat a cake. | I had desired to have eaten cake. | ||
| 2. | My son is fond of music. | My son is fond to music. | ||
| 3. | Sreena avoids eating fruits. | Sreena avoids to eat fruits. | ||
| 4. | Bravery is not to pick a quarrel. | Bravery is not picking a quarrel. | ||
| 5. | It is easier to say than do. | It is easier said than done. |
Read the following paragraph and pick out the different types of nouns and put them in the table.
Hobby is an activity that we enjoy doing in our free time. It keeps us busy in our leisure time. People choose their hobbies on the basis of their interests and personality. Do you know what Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s hobby was?
| Proper Noun | Common Noun | Collective Noun | Abstract Noun |
Change the underlined word with the correct pronoun.
He helped the old lady. He gave the old lady food.
Write the correct punctuation mark that best complete the sentence.
I am so excited to see my family for Christmas ____
Join the word and write the new word.
entertain + ment - _____.
Read the sentence and write the word with the same meaning for the underlined word.
I ate the big apple.
She ________ the bill. (pay)
Write the past form of the verbs.
swim - ______.
- My teachers ______me towards the path of success.
- The tourist ______explained the historical importance of the site.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb given in the bracket.
Everyone______ when the earthquake hit the small town. (sleep)
Change the following sentence into Passive Voice.
The Governor inaugurated the exhibition at ten o’clock.
Look at the following complex sentence. Circle(bold) the Main clause and underline the Subordinate clause.
The man who directed the film was my schoolmate.
Fill in the blank with the correct infinitive.
Deva forgot ______the letter.
Identify the error in each of the following sentence and rewrite them Correctly.
You, who is my friend, should help me.
Write the compound word from the pictures.
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