English Medium Class 10 - CBSE Question Bank Solutions

Let us begin by studying the relationship between the different verb forms and the time they denote.

Work individually

Indicate the tense and time of each of the highlighted verbs in the table below.
The first has been done as an example.

Choose the appropriate option from the box to complete the given sentences.

_________[ any / each ]student of this class is a scholar badge holder.

Choose the appropriate option from the box to complete the given Sentence.

My _________[another/ other ] sister is taller than me .

Choose the appropriate option from the box to complete the given sentence.

The ______[ many / three ] monkeys that escaped from the Delhi zoo were found eating bananas in a fruit shop.

Choose the appropriate option from the box to complete the given sentence.

I spent _______[ the little / a little ] money I had.

Choose the appropriate option from the box to complete the given sentence.

You may have_______ [either \ any] of the four watches.

Now compare your answers with those of your partner and discuss the
following questions and write your observations in the given space.

a.  Is the time referred to in the sentences always the same as the tense of
the verb? What conclusion can you draw from your observation? Write
your observation below.

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b.  How have you found the tense of the verbs in the sentences above? Are
there any indicators or markers that reveal the tense of the verb? Write
your observation below.

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c.  Did you find any verb form that could be called 'future form'? (You will
learn more about the different ways of talking about future later in this
unit.)

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d.  Why do you think verb forms are often labelled as 'simple' or 'indefinite', 'progressive' or 'continuous', 'perfect' and 'perfect continuous'?

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On the basis of your comprehension of the text fill in the following table.

Importance of rocks

Aesthetic importance

1. ..................
2. ..................
3. ..................

Ecological importance

1. ..................
2. ..................
3. ..................

Select a historical site in need of conservation, research about its historical significance, identify the threatening factors and suggest ways of preserving the geological heritage. Prepare a power point presentation and make a presentation to the class. (This can be done in groups)

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 Progressive 

(Progressive = continuous)

Form

S +is/ am/ are +verb+ ing

S +is/ am/ are+ not+ verb+ ing.

Is/am/me+ S + verb+ing?

S + is/ am/ are +being+ Verb (past participle)

• Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks with the present progressive form of the given verbs.

i. "You've put on weight, Cheryl."
"Yes. I.. .... (eat) a lot these days."

ii. "Hurry up! We ... (get) late for school."
"Justa second, please! I ... (come}."

iii. Temperatures ... (rise} all over the world.

iv. "You .... not ... (wear) this dirty shirt to office. Wait, I'll give you another."

v. "l...not ... (do) your homework-forget it. I still haven't forgotten how you
fought with me in the morning."

vi. The Prime Minister ... (leave) for Russia tomorrow on a 5 day state visit.

Vii "You ... (be) ver:yrude, Abhi."

viii. She ... always (make) excuses for coming late.

ix. Aabha ... (write) a novel these days.

• The table below shows different uses or meanings of the present progressive. Match the verbs in the above sentences with the uses or meanings they convey.

*It is a little difficult to match the sentences with uses of present progressive
tense. Here are the answers:
a-vi, b-iv, c-vii, d-i, e-iii, f-v, g-ix, h-ii, i-viii.
Compare your answers with these and have a class discussion.

Prepare a poster on ‘Let’s Preserve Our Heritage’ 

Remember

• to include both textual and graphic elements
• to make it easy to read
• to make it easy to understand
• to try for :
  20% text
  40% graphics
  40% empty space

Verbs that are normally NOT used in the progressive form.

1. Which sentence in each of the following pairs is acceptable and
why?

1. a. I am respecting you.
    b. I respect you.
2. a. My son loves to draw and paint.
    b. My son is loving to draw and paint.
3. a. We are having two cars.
    b. We have two cars.
4. a. I am thinking you are new to this place.
    b. I think you are new to this place.
5. a. The cake smells good.
    b. The cake is smelling good.

Can you explain the difference between?
1. a. l justcan'timaginehowyougotintosuchamess.
b. You're imagining things nothing will happen.

2. a. The coffee tastes bitter
b. Mother is tasting coffee to check ifit is too bitter.

3. a. My teacher admires my art work
b. She is admiring the latest painting I have made.

4. a. The doctor is feeling the patient's pulse.
b. The patient is feeling better.

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?)

Complete the following sentences with the appropriate forms of the given verbs.

1. Every day I(go) to school in a bus but today I (go) by car because the bus operators are on strike.

2. "Baichung Bhutia (pass) the ball to Bannerjee; Bannerjee (take) a shot at the goal but it (be) way above the goal post. The Indians (attack) much more now ... "

3. I (think) you (make) a mistake by signing this contract.

4. The doctor (say) mother (respond) to the treatment well.

5. Farzana (be) not well. She (not come) to school today.

Present Perfect vs. Simple Past

b. What conclusion can you draw from these sentences about the use of present perfect and simple past forms of verbs?

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Study the following picture carefully and then write a paragraph to describe what is happening.

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.

Here is a letter Nikita wrote to her friend Susie who lives in Milan, Italy. What verb forms has she used in this letter? Bas she used a mix of verb forms? Is there any particular form that has been used more frequently?
Dear Susie
It's a beautiful Sunday morning. Rakesh is busy with some office work and the kids are playing in the park outside and I've time enough to write a quick letter to you.

So, how are you doing? How's your new novel coming along? I hear you're learning Bharatnatyam these days. Couldn't believe it when Sharon told me about it. Bhartnatyam in Milani Never knew there is an Indian Dance school in Italy. Interesting! By the way, who are you taking dance lessons from? I mean, who is your Guru? And why are you learning Bharatnatyam? Must you do everything that I do?
What happened to your plan to visit us this winter? Well, winter is round the corner. When are you coming? How long do you plan to stay? What places would you like to visit? Do let me know, will you? I'll make your itinerruy accordingly. Remember, this time when you come, you are not staying at any hotel as you did last time. You will stay with us. I have a room spare for you to stay as long as you wish. OK? As for the weather, I've already told you, winter is setting in. It's beginning to get cold, especially in the mornings and the evenings. The temperature is falling with each passing day and it's just the right kind of weather for some travel and adventure. Delhi is at its best in the early winter and it is waiting to welcome you with open arms. And how's your mom's health now? Is she keeping well? Is she getting physiotherapy done regularly? I continue to pray for her speedy recovery. I think I got to go now. The kids seem to have had a fight. I can hear the youngerone crying. These boys are giving me a difficult time! Catchyoulater. Bye
Yours
Nikita

As Susie, write a reply to Nikita's letter. Do take care to answer all the
questions Nikita has asked you. What verb forms would you like to use?
Milan
25th October, 2011
Dear Nikita

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Yours
Susie