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Working with the Same Partner, Use the Information Given Below and Discuss the Reasons for Choosing a Particular Verb Form in F .1.

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Working with the same partner, use the information given below and
discuss the reasons for choosing a particular verb form in F .1. Then match
the information in the bubbles below with the sentences, and put the
sentence number in the space provided, as shown in the example.

1. e.g. Something is expected to happen before a particular time in the future. (Sentence No 2)

2.Statement of a universal truth or fact.

(                                          )

3.Something is expected to
happen almost immediately

(                                                        )

4.Simple statement of future
plan or intention.

(                                            )

5.Sure to happen at a particular time in the future, as arrangements for it
have been made.

(                                      ) 

6.Statement of a planned
event expected.
(                                     }
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उत्तर

In sentence 1, in F. 1 is, ie, the present tense, was chosen because near future is usually shown in this tense.


In sentence 2, in F.l the verb will have left was chosen because the sense of the sentence is in Future Perfect Tense.


In sentence 3, the verb is about to has been chosen because the sentence shows the indication of this action.


In sentence 4, the verb is opening was chosen because the action indicated by the sentence is sure to happen at a particular time in the future. This is shown by next week.


In sentence 5, the verb will be living was chosen because the action is a simple statement of future plan or intention.


In sentence 6, the verb am going to be was chosen because the sentence is a statement of a planned event expected to occur.

 

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पाठ 2: Tenses (Integrated Grammar practice 1) - Exercise [पृष्ठ ३१]

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सीबीएसई English Workbook Class 10
पाठ 2 Tenses (Integrated Grammar practice 1)
Exercise | Q F. 2. | पृष्ठ ३१

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

Form
• Have/has+ past participle
• Have/ has+ been + past participle
Work individually

Complete the following sentences by using the present perfect form (as
given in C.l)ofthe given verbs.
a) The kids (work) really hard for the show. Now, don't cancel it, please.
b) Yippyl I (select) for the interschool dance competition!
c) I ... (contest) five elections so far.
d) John? 0, he is a delightful boy. I (know) him since his childhood.
e) ... you ever (be) to the Taj Mahal?
The box below shows different uses or meanings of the present perfect. Match the sentences above with the uses or meanings of the present perfect they illustrate.
i) Something that has happened several times up to the present.
ii) Announcement or news of a recent event.
iii) Finished event connected with the present.
iv) An action or situation that has continued up to the present.
v} Finished event at some/ any time up to now.
Answer: i - c; ii - b; iii - a; iv - d; v - e


Present Perfect vs. Simple Past

a. Explain the difference in the meaning of the following pairs of
sentences. You may like to use the given hints.

1. a. I have been a teacher for five years.
b. I was a teacher for five years.
(Hint: Is the speaker still a teacher?)
2. a. I always got good marks in English.
b. I have always got good marks in English.
(Hint: Is the speaker still studying?)
3. a. Geeta has never met her cousin.
b. Geeta never met her cousin.
(Hint: Is Geeta's cousin alive?)
4. a. I have never been to Timbuktu.
b. I never went to Timbuktu.
(Is the speaker talking about a particular journey or his travels so far?)
5. a. Jose has completed seven assignments today.
b. Jose completed seven assignments today.
(Hint: Is the day over? Has Jose more assignments to write?)


Look at the incomplete sentences below. Using the information provided, complete each sentence using a suitable tense. Follow the examples:

1947 until now India I has been (be) independent since 1947.

1947 India became (become) independent in 1947.

1. 1947 until now l There --------- (be) manywars.
2. 1991 There ------- (be) a war in the Persian Gulf.
3. 1953 -------- Edmund Hilary and Tensing first (climb) Everest.
4. 1953 until now Many people ________ (climb)Everest.
5. 1983 India --------- (win) the Prudential Cricket World Cup in England.
6. 1983 until now India -------- (win) many limited-overs cricket trophies.

 


Study the following sentences.
1) I didn't know Jim had migrated to the United States.
2) When we arrived at the theatre, the show had already begun.
3) The patient had died before the ambulance reached the hospital.
4) He had got married by the time he started working.
5) I couldn't open the locker because I had mislaid the keys.
6) Byom Bakshi felt that he had seen the man somewhere before.
As you can see, each of the above sentences describes two different actions, events or situations. Work with a partner and list them as shown in the example.

A. Occurred First B. Occurred Later
1. Example: Jim had migrated to the United States. 1. I did not know it. The speaker came to know the fact later.)
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
6. 6.

What verb forms have been used in (A) and (B) respectively?
A. ....................................................................
B ....................................................................

What conclusion can you draw from your analysis?

...................................................................

...................................................................


Work with apartner
In the following sentences, choose and circle the verb form you think best fits the meaning of each sentence. You have been provided an example.

1. Tomorrow is will be is going to be Wednesday.
2. The train has left will have left is going to leave by the time you reach the station.
3. Hurry! The film does will is about to start.
4. The Minister opens is opening is about to open the new Art Centrenext week.
5. This time next year, he will live is living will be living in Mumbai.
6. I am going to be will be will have been a nurse when I grow up

The Dauphin will give me all I need.
(Rewrite the sentence using the present perfect tense)


Change the Tense as instructed.

I got fired. (Future Perfect)


Change the Tense as instructed.

My doctor advised me. (Past Perfect Continuous)


Spot the error and correct the following sentence.

My grandparents laid down for an afternoon nap.


Underline the verb and choose the correct option from the options.

Rahul finds Maths easy.

(present tense/past tense)


Read the following sentence carefully, underline the verb and find out the tense in the sentence.

The sun was now ascending the sky.


Read the following sentence carefully, underline the verb and find out the tense in the sentence.

She is standing on a little high hump on the plateau.


Read the following sentence carefully, underline the verb and find out the tense in the sentence.

He leaned out eagerly.


Observe the following underlined phrases. Here ‘have/has’ are followed by the past participle form of the verb. This construction indicates the perfect present tense. Find more such sentences from the speech.

  1. We have made progress in the last couple of decades.
  2. We have prevented millions of child deaths.
  3. It has happened.
  4. ...................................
  5. ...................................
  6. ...................................

Frame sentences using the homograph to show the difference in their meanings:

Train


Rewrite the sentences in present perfect tense:

I had been working for Anil for almost a month.


Rewrite the sentence in future tense:

I am doing it.


Rewrite the sentence in simple future tense.

He has been playing since afternoon.


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