English Medium Class 10 - CBSE Question Bank Solutions

Sometimes we can avoid repetition by omitting certain words and phrases. Which words or phrases have been left out in the following examples? Is the meaning in all of them clear in spite of the omission?

What has been omitted in the following sentences?

1. A: Did she find out who had stolen her purse?"
B: "No, she didn't." didn't = ________________________

2. You takemybookand l'll takelndu's when she gets back.
Indu's= ----------------------~

3. Ifl don't get it to you tomorrow, I'll send it the day after.
Thedayafter=-------------------~

4. Firstly, add four grams, then another four, then another four until the mixture has solidified. Another four/ another= _________________ _

5. There were a number of graduates who were earning more than I was.
was=-----------------------~

6. I think we need coaching more than they do.
do= ________________________ _

7. A: "I can tellyou what I know."
B: "Youneedn't. I'mnotaskingyou to."

needn't = __________________

to = _____________________

8. A: "Do you visit the doctor regularly?"
    B: "No, I can1tafford to.11

to = ____________________

Read the following ex.tract from a Newspaper.
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Given below are some extracts from Newspapers. Underline the most
important verb. Then use the noun form of that verb to create a headline,
as shown above.

1. Four more new escalators have been installed in the new Mall. People are very
happy.

_______________________
2. The outstanding contribution to Indian film making by Ranjit Say was
recognized tonight by the Bombay Film Institute.

_______________________
3. The Government has decided to set up a night safari at Noida. This will make
this city very popular as more and more tourists 

________________________
4. His lost brother suddenly appeared after five years. This solved one of the
greatest mysteries.

_________________________
5. Professors are protesting pay cuts at the university. Students suffer as
professors stay 

___________________________

Complete the following conversation between two sisters with suitable substitute words.

Mitali: Did you buy the dress you had seen in the shop?

Chetali: No, I ______________

Mitali : But why? You liked_________, didn't you?

Chetali : I had second thoughts about it. Well, I thought I would wear one of _________ instead. You have so many of them in your wardrobe.

Mitali : I _______but_______ are all designer dresses unlike the cheap stuff you wear and I am not going to let you touch __________ of them. Do you understand?

Chetali: That's not fair!
Mitali: It _______ . Everyone should wear their own dresses. So you'd better go and buy
that dress before someone else _________.

Fill in the blanks with the noun forms of the verbs given in brackets.

Hema: Recently I read an article about the _____ (improve) taking place in
the health services.
Neena: When people get proper health care, it is bound to increase their life
___ (expect).
Hema: Of course doctors have to show greater ____ (dedicate} to their profession, particularly by (bestow) greater ___________(attend) on the rural areas.
Neena: I agree. But, at the same time the government should also make adequate ___ (provide) for decent living conditions for the doctors serving in
villages.
Hema: Besides sending doctors to rural areas, steps should be taken for the_________ (supply) of standard drugs to primary health centres._____ (contaminate) of intravenous fluids and even vaccines due to non __________(available) of _____________(refrigerate) facilities continues to
pose a severe threat to people.
Neena: Besides health, we should also address the needs of people in ___________
(educate) and ___________(employ). Only then can we achieve substantial
_____ (develop) of the human resource.

Now write five sentences about the jobs you like doing or do not like doing.

1. _________________________
2. _________________________
3. _________________________
4. _________________________

(A) Match the sentences in A and B and write them together in the spaces below.

1. ______________________
2. ______________________
3. ______________________
4. ______________________
5. ______________________

(B) Now underline the substitution word in each of the sentences written above and decide what each of the words refers to.

Combine the following pair of sentence by changing the adjective to a
noun.

1. He was honest. The Principal commended him at the assembly.

_____________________________________________________________________

Combine the following pair of sentence by changing the adjective to a
noun.

2. Rajesh is a very amiable person. It has endeared him to his colleagues.

________________________________________________________________________

Combine the following pair of sentence by changing the adjective to a
noun.

3. The actor was famous. It got him many endorsements.

Combine the following pair of sentence by changing the adjective to a
noun.

4. The young businessman was extravagant. It led to his downfall.

________________________________________________________

Combine the following pair of sentence by changing the adjective to a
noun.

5. James was silent during the enquiry. It did not help the police in bringing the culprit to book .

______________________________________________________________

Fill in the blanks in the table below. Then check your answers in a
dictionary.

Now complete the following dialogues using only one word for each blank on the basis of the pictures given above.

a)      Manav: Suma is playing the violin very well.

        Priya Yes; _________you play any musical instrument?

          Manav: I ________. But I have learnt vocal music.

b)  Peter : It's suddenly become dark.

 Nandiya : Yes; Thick clouds have gathered in the sky. It

                    _______ rain this evening.

c)  Abdullah : Ma'm , I'm a little late.

                     ________I enter the class?

   Teacher :  You _________I'm afraid late coming has become a habit with you.    

d) Father : Take this. You_______ not forget to wear your helmet while riding your motorbike.

        Son : Thanks, Dad. I forgot to pick it up.

The words that you have used to fill in the blanks denote certain attitudes and functions. Match column (A) with column (B) for the dialogues that you have completed.

What type of people do you like most? In the box below there are some suggestions about different types of people. Discuss with your partner and tell him at least five qualities that you like and five that you do not like. You may add more words to the list given below.

Now share your suggestions with the rest of the class. Your teacher will build up a list of qualities (adjectives) on the blackboard. Add them to the adjectives
above and classify them under two columns, namely desirable and undesirable.

Given below are some dialogues. Circle the modals and underline the main verbs in the italicised portions of the dialogues :-

a) A: Raju has fractured his arm.
B: But still he can write.

b) A: I have still some shopping to do. May I leave my bag in your store?
B: Yes, but please collect it before 8.00 pm.

c) A: The coffee is rather bitter. Would you please pass some sugar?
B: No, you must not take any sugar.
Have you forgotten your doctor's advice?

d) A: I'll not be able to finish my assignment in time.
B: Shall I do the drawings for you?

e) A: Jamilahasn'tcomeyet. It'salreadyverylate.
B: She may come tomorrow.

f) A: Someone is knocking on the door.
B: I'll open it- it'll be the maid.

g) A: My feet get swollen in the evening.
B: Then you must consult a doctor.

Let's Play a Guessing Game:

Work in pairs: Study the pictures given below. Partner A can think of any
one of the personalities and describe the qualities for which he admires
him/her. Partner B must guess the person being described. You may give
a maximum of three clues in three chances to guess the answer correctly.
You may carry on the game with other famous personalities of your choice

Example: He is a national leader. I admire him for his vision, statesmanship and
intelligence. Who is he?
Ans: Is he Jawaharlal Nehru?
(Note: Even though someone is dead, we can still use the present tense when we talk about the qualities we admire)

Match the highlighted portions or the dialogues with the attitudes and functions denoted by the modals used in them.

Dialogue                                                   Attitudes and functions
a) ...... he can write                                     offering (help)
b) ....... would you please pass .... .              necessity
c) ........ you must not ......... .                         requesting
d) shall I do .......... .                                      asking for permission
e) she may come ......... .                               advising
f) ....... It'll be the maid.                                logical deduction
g) ........ you must consult ....... .                     ability
h) May I leave ............. .                                  possibility

Look at these signs I notices used in different parts of the world . Guess
what they mean. Write your answers by using a word with an 'ing' form .
One example bas been done for you.

Now use your imagination and draw two of your own signs. Show them to
your partner and ask him to guess what they mean. He must give answers
using the 'ing' form.

Look at the following sentences:
a) He needn't come to office tomorrow.
b) He needed permission to take a day off.

What is the difference in the use of 'need' between the above sentences?
• In sentence (a) 'need' is used as a _____ verb because ______
• In sentence (b) 'need' is used as a _____ verb because ______

Read the list of activities given below. On an average which activity, according to you, uses the most energy. Order the activities from those that use most energy to the least. When you have finished, discuss the order with your partner using the 'ing' form eg:

Example: I think jogging uses the most energy.
No I don't think so. I think swimming uses more energy.
OK perhaps swimming is second. After that, I think cycling .. specially if it is
uphill.