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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.
eligible - illegible
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उत्तर
eligible (Adj.- satisfying the appropriate conditions) – illegible (Adj.- not clear enough to be read)
Even at the age of 30, Vinod is an eligible bachelor for the manager post.
Priya’s handwriting is illegible.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Read the entry about ‘voice’ in the ‘Language Study’ pages. Note that the speeches of all the boys are in the ‘active’ voice. Turn them into passive constructions.
1950s Boy - dusted the living room.
Present perfect with “ever and never”
Have you ever…?
Have you ever eaten a kiwi fruit?
Yes, I have eaten a kiwi fruit. Or No, I have never eaten a kiwi fruit.
| Activity | Yes, I have (name) | No, I have never. (name) |
| … been to Ooty | ||
| … traveled by plane | ||
| … visited a museum | ||
| …tried swimming in sea | ||
| … gone hiking | ||
| … sung karaoke | ||
| ……… lost money | ||
| …… taken a cold shower in winter | ||
| … listened to French music | ||
| … eaten a peach |
Use the following phrase in a sentence of your own.
in the rear of
Change the following into passive voice.
He has already mended the TV set.
Transform the following sentence as instructed.
The boy could not attend the special classes due to his mother’s illness. (into Compound)
Underline the conjunction in the following sentence.
If you say so, I will believe it.
Vimala and Srinath have met after a long time. Read the conversation given below and complete the dialogue. Role play the situation with your own words.
| Vimala | Hello Srinath, I haven’t seen you for a long time. Where are you rushing off? |
| Srinath | ______hospital. |
| Vimala | Why are you going to hospital? Are you ill? |
| Srinath | No, I ______to see my friend. |
| Vimala | Oh! What happened to him? |
| Srinath | ______. |
| Vimala | Are you______ tomorrow? |
| Srinath | Yes, I am free. |
| Vimala | You are in a hurry, meet you tomorrow. Take care. |
| Srinath | Ok! Bye. |
Join the sentence of Column A with B using the words given in the box.
| A | B |
| 1. The clouds moved away | he helped Velu in time. |
| 2. Velu thanked his friend | the sun came out. |
| 3. It rained heavily | you will get choked. |
| 4. Eat slowly | the match continued. |
| and but or because |
Recite the poem ‘Patriotism’.
Join the word and write the new word.
Dance + er - _____
Common Nouns
I worked hard ______ I got promotion.
Choose the correct pictures.
between
Write down clipped word for the given picture.
____________
(centum)
Fill the blank with an appropriate auxiliary.
She ________ attended the meeting by tomorrow.
Add a prefix to each word so it matche the new definition
| prefix | word |
| un, re, dis, pre | lucky, check, view, approve |
Do not approve______.
Read the following word and choose the correct antonym from the option given:
protest
Fill in the blank in the following sentence with appropriate preposition.
In case _________ difficulty, you should refer _________ a dictionary and then respond _________ the question.
When the pole vaulter cleared 28 ______, it was declared a record ______. (feet/feat)
Fill in the blank choosing the word from the box. Refer to a dictionary if required.
The rich industrialist donated a huge sum of money to set up a public library in his native village. He is a ______ and a social reformer.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb given in the bracket.
Justin and his parents ______ in an apartment right now because they can’t find a cheap house. (live)
Rewrite the following passage in indirect speech.
Pradeep got out of bed with much excitement. “It is going to be a lovely sunny day,” he remarked to his sister Varshini.
“Just let me sleep a bit longer, Pradeep,” Varshini begged, “and since you are feeling so enthusiastic, ” she suggested, “Why don’t you go and help mother in cooking?”
“Sure, I will”, said Pradeep. “Can I help you, mum?”, he said to his mother.
“Yes, of course. There are idlis and vadas on the dining table. Have your breakfast.”
“Thank you, mum; I’ll surely help you by eating them.”
Read the following sentence and fill in the blank.
If my mother ______(know) of my poor performance in the exam, she will not allow me to watch a movie.
Find out the synonym of the underlined word in each of the following sentence.
Anna would say with an impudent smile.
Combine each of the following pair of sentence using participle. The first one is done for you.
His coat is tattered. It needs mending.
Read the example and fill in the blank in the same pattern.
Example: sweet - sweeter - sweetest
low - ______ - lowest
Make smaller words using the letters in the given word. (At least 5 words)
friendship
Find the meaning of the following word from a good dictionary.
sawmill
Write the compound word from the pictures.
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+ |  |
| ______ | ||
In the following sentence, replace the incorrect underlined word to make the sentence meaningful and grammatically correct.
The Minister gave off the prizes.
