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प्रश्न
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.
return
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उत्तर
return
- Noun - On his return, we threw a party.
- Verb - One should always return a compliment.
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Fill in the blank in the sentence below (the verb given in bracket will give you a clue).
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Write the gerund/infinitive form of the verb in the blank.
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Write the correct punctuation mark that best complete the sentence.
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The meaning of the word ‘optimism’ is ‘the hopeful feeling that all is going to turn out well’. Match the ‘-ism’ words with their appropriate meanings.
| S. No | Meanings | S. No. Meanings Words |
| 1 | e.g. love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it | patriotism |
| 2 | a brutal, barbarous, savage act | nationalism |
| 3 | the doctrine that your country’s interests are superior | egocentrism |
| 4 | participating in sports as a hobby rather than for money | feminism |
| 5 | belief that the best possible concepts should be pursued | criticism |
| 6 | a serious examination and judgment of something | amateurism |
| 7 | habitual failure to be present at work | barbarism |
| 8 | a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women | idealism |
| 9 | concern for your own interests and welfare | heroism |
| 10 | exceptional courage when facing danger | absenteeism |
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Use the proper punctuation mark.
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