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प्रश्न
Replace the underlined word/expression with possibly polite form.
Dheeraj is unemployed.
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उत्तर
unemployed – between jobs
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Say whether the following sentences are in the Active or the Passive voice. Write A or P after the sentence.
The mechanic repaired it for me. ______________
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.
Rain water ____________ from the umbrella all over the carpet.
Explain the use of the adjective in the following phrase:
Hairpin bend
Fill in the blank with comparative, superlative, and positive forms of the correct adjective in the bracket.
This is _____________ a road in town. (busy)
‘I hear the bright bee hum.’ The poet has used the word ‘hum’ that indicates the sound made by the bee. This is an example of Onomatopoeia. The poet has used different figures of speech like alliteration, inversion, and hyperbole in the poem. Identify them and pick out the lines accordingly.
Inversion
Make pair of sentences to show the difference between the meaning of the following Homograph from the story.
mind
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 .......)
Words that have the same spelling, but differ in meaning when used in different contexts are called homographs. For example,
- A temple fair attracts a lot of crowds.
Her performance in the test was fair. - A rose is the king of flowers.
The sun rose with a golden glow.
Think of 5 homographs and list them below. Then write 2 sentences of your own, to bring out the difference in meanings.
| Homograph | Sentences |
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| (2) |
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| (3) |
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| (4) |
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| (5) |
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Find the opposite of the following word from the lesson.
reject
Rewrite the following sentence by rectifying the errors in the use of modal.
Take an umbrella. It should rain later.
Write a recipe of your favourite dish in passive voice. Remember to list out the ingredients of the dish you have chosen and their quantity. Use Simple Present tense to write your recipe.
Complete the sentence using the correct form of the verb in bracket.
I think Manju ____________ (visit) her grandparents during the vacation.
Report the following sentence.
Maha said, “Lakshan, you should get up early in the morning.”
Read the given sentence carefully and fill in with an appropriate phrasal verb. Choose them from the help of option.
Venkat felt happy to ______ the neighbours in the new locality.
Complete the sentence in past tense form.
We all ______ (sing) in the choir last week.
Frame sentences of your own using the below idiomatic phrases.
| go far | blow up | show up | call on | break off | knuckle under |
Read the following dialogue and report it.
Betty: What are you doing here, Kitty? I haven’t seen you since June.
Kitty: I’ve just come back from my holiday in Darjeeling.
Betty: Did you enjoy it?
Kitty: Yes, I enjoyed I love Darjeeling. The landscape is amazing.
Betty: Did you go to the Lloyd’s Botanical Garden?
Kitty: Yes. It was my first trip. I can show you some pictures. Are you doing anything tomorrow?
Betty: I must arrange a couple of things. But I am free tonight.
Kitty: You might come to my place. What time shall we meet?
Betty: I’ll be there at eight. Is it all right?
Betty asked Kitty ______ And she added ______ since June. Kitty explained that ______back from her holiday in Darjeeling. Betty asked if ______ it. Kitty told her that she ______ Darjeeling and that the landscape ______ Betty wanted to know ____________ to the Lloyd’s Botanical Garden. Kitty said that it ______first trip and that she ______ some pictures. And then she asked her if she ______ Betty explained that she ........................................ a couple of things. But she added that she ______ free that night. Kitty suggested that she ______ place and asked her at what time ______ Betty said she ______ there at eight. And finally, she asked ______ all right.
______ mind going to the back bench?
Look at the words in the box. Make new words by adding ‘ly’ whereever possible. It will not be possible with all the words.
Suffix: A letter or letters added at the end of a word to make a different or a new form of the word. Eg. lone+ly= lonely
| lone |
| blossom |
| fertile |
| vigorous |
| place |
| constant |
| complete |
| strong |
| unlike |
| great |
| cross |
| immediate |
| broad |
Work in pairs and say the sentence to each other. Do you hear any difference in the way it is spoken? Discuss and share with the class. Discuss the difference in the meaning of the sentence.
This is a banyan tree.
Refer to a dictionary for the meanings and choose the odd one.
Honest
Here are some more idioms taken from the lesson. Find out their meaning and use them in sentence of your own.
tight corners
Given below is a list of common confusable. Distinguish the meaning of each pair of word by framing your own sentence.
illicit - elicit
Fill in the blank with the correct infinitive.
______ concession, you have to apply well in advance.
Write the compound word using the picture.
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Read the example and fill in the blanks in the same pattern.
Example: sweet - sweeter - sweetest
warm - ______ - ______
Spot the error in the spelling of the following word with reference to the passage and rewrite it correctly.
Circals
Read the following sentence and frame at least two relevant questions.
We walked down the path to the well-house.
Complete the following sentence using your own ideas:
One day, while I was playing ______.
Write compound word using the pictures.
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+ |  |
| ______ | ||
