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Question
Work in pair. One of you will ask the question, the other will give the answer with the help of the clue in bracket. Write down in the spaces provided.
- Why did you travel by bus? (save money)
- ____________________________________________
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Solution
7 travelled by bus to save money.
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Now read the items again. Circle the non-finite verbs. Write them in the box below. How many types of non-finite verbs do you have?
Underline the present participle and circle the noun it describes in the
following sentences as shown in the example above.
a) The policeman saw a thief escaping on a motorbike.
b) Hearing a loud sound, the students rushed out of the classroom.
c) I can hear the school choir practicing in the auditorium.
d) The player was happy seeing that his opponent was growing tired.
Complete the sentences using 'ing' form of the verbs from the box.
| apply buy use meet |
1. The doctor advised Neelam to avoid ____ ghee as a cooking medium.
2. I have had to put off _____ a scooter for my son until he completes
his college studies.
3. How about for the post of teacher in the neighbouring
school?
4. By the time we finished the house, the children had become
hungry.
5. She went around all the tenants in the apartment house,
canvassing support for her cleanliness campaign.
6. I am afraid the doctor is busy now. Would you mind _____ a few
minutes?
Now combine the following pair of sentence using a suitable verb in its
'ing' form.
Our neighbours made a lot of noise. They apologised.
Now combine the following pair of sentence using a suitable verb in its
'ing' form.
She talks too much. I don't like it.
Now combine the following pair of sentence using a suitable verb in its
'ing' form.
We must appreciate other people's achievements. It promotes goodwill.
Explain the following sign using to+ verb :
_____________________________________-
Explain the following sign using to+ verb :
Workers ___________
Give the solution to the problem below using the 'ing' form or the verb.
Make the solution as unusual as possible.
My car isn't starting.
Complete the sentences as in the example, using the verbs given in the box. Do not use any verb more than once.
| remind warn encourage advise ask permit |
Example : "Don't forget to return my book."
He reminded me not to forget to return his book.
1. "You promised that you would not tell mother about our quarrel."
He _________________________________________
2. "If I were you, I'd go to the police."
______________________________________________
3. "Go on, buy a new dress," Sushila said.
__________________________________________
4. "Please don't drive so fast," Anil said.
___________________________________________
5. "Rupa, you can go to the library," said the teacher.
The teacher ___________________________________________
Match the news items with the headlines. Write the correct headline above each news item.
| 1. Business Firms Involved in Pooja Celebrations | 3. Mr. Das Appointed MD of ODC |
| 2. NPI Taxation Relaxed | 4. Schoolboy Kidnapped |
| a . The UMI board has cleared the appointment of Mr. Das as the new Managing Director of the Overseas Development Council .......... | c. Vinodh, an eight year old boy studying in a local public school, has been missing since yesterday. An eye-witness saw the boy being forcibly taken in a black car and reported the matter to the police. Unfortunately, the car's registration number was not noted down. |
| b. The Advance Ruling Authority, functioning under the Income Tax Law, has relaxed procedure rules governing taxation of non-resident Indians ...... | d. While people are gearing up to celebrate the 'Pooja' with customaiy zest, sponsors have not been slow to take advantage. |
Discuss
How do these words - appointed, relaxed and kidnapped - help in framing the headlines ?
Look at the picture. Describ picture with an appropriate non-finite as shown. Try not to repeat the verb .
- ____________________________
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1. Having bitten the postman, the farmer decided to punish the dog.
2. Being a rainy day, the organizers decided to postpone the match.
3. Being fond of sweets, we planned to gift Mazy a big box of chocolates on her
birthday.
4. Having finished his work for the day, the supervisor let him leave the
factory early.
5. Riding on a horse, the tiger jumped at him.
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(a) I must remember to take my science book.
(b) I remember meeting you in the park.
Some verbs might take either form depending on their meaning.
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___________________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________________
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given in brackets.
1. I regret (be) rude to you.
2. I regret _______ (inform) you that you have not qualified in
the interview.
3. I want to stop now ____ (eat) lunch.
4. I must stop ______ (eat) so much.
5. It was rude of him ____ (say) that.
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- We were prevented to enter the classroom.
Correct the following sentence :
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A student has written a letter to Sagarika Sen asking for advice. Complete the letter using appropriate non-finites(· ing, - ed, and to +verb form)
Dear Sagarika Sen,
I am a Class XII student. My exams are a few months away and I need ______all
my time to my studies. But whenever I start____________ in the morning, a friend
of mine who is in the same class comes to my house. He stays for about 30
minutes and keeps__________ all kinds of nonsense. I feel very _______ as it hampers my studies at the start of the day.
Please advise me how I can ensure that he never comes to my house while I am
busy________ for my examination. How can I ask him _________away without hurting him?
Som Shankar Lahir
Kolkata
