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Table of Contents
a. word order
Assignment - 1 ( Page - 229)
Place the adverb in a suitable position in the sentence without emphasising it:
1. The masons have completed the work. (almost)
Answer:- The masons have almost completed the work.
2. The children arrived. (half an hour ago)
Answer:- The children arrived half an hour ago.
3. She does good work. (generally)
Answer:- She generally does good work.
4. He doesn’t refer to a dictionary. (often)
Answer:- He doesn’t often refer to a dictionary.
5. He has heard of Marconi. (never)
Answer:- He has never heard of Marconi.
6. He had been in hospital. (for two months)
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7. Have the workmen finished painting the ceiling? (nearly)
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8. Our teacher has marked these papers. (just)
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9. They were able to hear what he said. (hardly)
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10. She doesn’t play volleyball. (still)
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Assignment - 2 ( Page - 230)
Rearrange each of the following groups of words in the normal, unemphatic order of sentences. The words within dashes must remain in the order they appear. One of these has been done for you.
Example: were rushing about the children I reached home – – garden. when in the
Answer: The children were rushing about in the garden when I reached home.
1.- to his house – yesterday – I – went – three times.
Answer:- Yesterday I went to his house three times.
2. – before – had – been – we – there – never.
Answer:- We had never been there before.
3. – ploughing the field – almost – when I called on him – finished – yesterday afternoon he had
Answer:- When I called on him yesterday afternoon, he had almost finished ploughing the field.
4. – the floor – nearly – have – they – in the kitchen finished – sweeping (in question form).
Answer:- Have they nearly finished sweeping the floor in the kitchen?
5.- last week cleaned – thoroughly – – – the classrooms – were.
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6. – to his parent’s home – at weekends – often – goes – he.
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7. – he in class reminded – last year – – – was to pay attention – often.
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8.- hardly – – this year – able be her education – – to complete – she will.
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Assignment - 3 ( Page - 231)
Arrange the adjectives in the correct order before the nouns, changing a to an where necessary:
1. a dress (cotton, yellow, cheap)
Answer:- A cheap yellow cotton dress.
2. a ring (gold, cheap)
Answer:- A cheap gold ring.
3. a house (new, stone)
Answer:- A new stone house.
4. a pen (French, new)
Answer:- A new French pen.
5. a car (grey, large, Indian)
Answer:- A large grey Indian car.
6. a shirt (green, nylon, wet)
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7. a corridor (dark, narrow)
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8. a machine (modern, duplicating, large)
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9. a jacket (leather, brown, untidy)
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10. a carpet (beautiful, multicoloured, square)
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c. invitations
Assignment ( Page - 234 )
Write a formal invitation for the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of your school and then write a formal reply to the invitation from a guest, who is unable to come owing to his trip abroad.
Answer:-
Formal Invitation
The Principal, Staff and Students of Bal Bharati Public School cordially invite you to their Golden Jubilee Celebration on Tuesday, August 5, 20…. at 10.00 a.m. at the school premises, 3, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003. Mrs Sonia Gulati, IAS, has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest on the occasion.
RSVP
D. Jagannathan
Principal
Formal Reply
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d. practice paper - 15
question no. 1
Write a composition (300-350 words) on any one of the following:
(i) Write a short story which illustrates the truth of the statement, ‘No legacy is so rich as honesty.’
Answer:- In a small village, there lived a man named Rohan, known for his unwavering honesty. He owned a humble shop that sold grains and groceries, and his reputation for fair dealings attracted customers from nearby towns. People often remarked that his prices were lower than anyone else’s, not because he was poor but because he valued integrity above profit.
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Rohan’s legacy proved true: no legacy is so rich as honesty. His principles enriched the lives of countless villagers, creating a bond of trust and respect that endured long after he was gone. The village thrived, not because of wealth, but because of the honesty that Rohan had instilled in everyone around him.
(iI) Your family had gone on a long vacation. There was a short circuit in your home in your absence. Narrate your experience of entering the house, figuring out the problem and repairing the damage.
Answer:- Returning home after a long vacation is usually filled with excitement, but when I stepped inside our house, a heart-rending scene awaited me. The moment my family and I crossed the threshold, a smell of mixed stale water and burnt objects wafted through the air, straining our nostrils with each breeze. It was clear that an electrical short circuit had caused damage in our absence.
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In the end, although our home had changed, the love and memories we shared within its walls remained unscathed. This experience taught me valuable lessons about gratitude and the importance of treasuring every moment, for life is as unpredictable as the flicker of a light bulb.
(iII) ‘Electronic gadgets have made human life effortless.’ Express your views either for or against this statement.
Answer:- The statement “Electronic gadgets have made human life effortless” sparks a debate that weighs the benefits against the drawbacks of our reliance on technology. While it is true that these gadgets have revolutionized our lives in many ways, I believe that they also come with significant downsides that complicate our existence.
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In conclusion, while electronic gadgets have indeed made certain aspects of life easier, they also complicate our existence in ways that are often overlooked. Human life should be valued and cherished, rather than reduced to mere convenience. As we embrace technology, we must also strive to maintain the core values that define us as human beings, ensuring that our gadgets serve us without overshadowing the richness of life itself.
(iV) Describe how you celebrate your favourite festival.
Answer:- Holi, the festival of colors, is my favorite celebration of the year. It marks the end of the winter season and the joyous arrival of spring, as well as symbolizing the victory of good over evil, particularly the tale of Prahlad triumphing over his father, the demon king Hiranyakashyap.
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As the sun sets, we gather around to share stories, play music, and dance, celebrating not just the colors but the spirit of togetherness and joy that Holi brings. Each year, this festival reminds me of the importance of friendship, love, and the triumph of good over evil. Holi is not just a festival; it’s a beautiful expression of life and happiness that I cherish deeply.
(v) Study the picture given below. Write a story or a description or an account of what it suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture or you may take suggestions from it; however, there must be a clear connection between the picture and your composition.
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question no. 2
Select any one of the following:
(i) As the President of the Cultural Academy of your school, write a letter inviting a well-known career counsellor to advice the students on their future career plans. Your letter should give all the information related to the number of students, their age group and the queries they are likely to have
Answer:-
[Your School’s Name],
[School Address],
[City, State, Pin Code].
[Date]
Mr./Ms. [Career Counsellor’s Name],
[Address of the Career Counsellor],
[City, State, Pin Code].
Dear Mr./Ms. [Career Counsellor’s Name],
Subject: Invitation to Conduct a Career Guidance Session at [Your School’s Name]
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Thank you for considering our invitation. We look forward to your positive response and hope to welcome you to [Your School’s Name] soon.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
President, Cultural Academy
[Your School’s Name]
[Your Contact Information]
(iI) Your school has just completed a fire fighting week. Write a letter to your friend describing the fire safety norms learnt by you.
Answer:-
[Your Address],
[City, State, Pin Code].
[Date]
Dear [Friend’s Name],
I hope this letter finds you well. I’ve got something interesting to share with you! Our school recently observed a Fire Fighting Week from April 14 to April 20, and it was an incredibly informative and exciting experience.
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Fire fighting is definitely a skill everyone should learn, and I’m really glad our school took the initiative to organize this week. I’ll be sure to share some tips with you when we meet next.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Take care.
Warm regards,
[Your Name]
Question no.3
(i) Your school is organising an Inter-House Halloween Contest for the students of Classes VI to IX that will include ‘Mask Designing’ and ‘Pumpkin Carving.’ Write a notice for your school informing the students about the contest and requesting them to register their names for participating in the contest.
Answer :-
[Your School’s Name]
Notice
Date: [Insert Date]
Inter-House Halloween Contest
Attention all students of Classes VI to IX!
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Don’t miss out on the spooky fun—let your creativity shine!
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Your School’s Name]
(II) Write an email to the Principal of a neighbouring school informing him/her of the competition and requesting him/her to send two teachers from his/her school to judge the contest.
Answer :-
To: [Principal’s Email Address]
Subject: Request for Judges for Inter-House Halloween Contest
Dear [Principal’s Name],
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to inform you that our school, [Your School’s Name], is organizing an Inter-House Halloween Contest on [Insert Date]. The contest will include exciting activities such as Mask Designing and Pumpkin Carving, aimed at fostering creativity among students.
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Warm regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Your School’s Name]
[Your Contact Information]
Question no.4
(i) For each word given below choose the correct meaning (as used in the passage) from the options provided:
1. unstrapped (line 14)
(a) detached
(b) separated
(c) unbolted
(d) opened
Answer:- (c) unbolted
2. mirth (line 22)
(a) sorrow
(b) cheer
(c) promise
(d) distress
Answer:- (b) cheer
(iI) Which word in the passage means the opposite of the word hatred?
(a) awhile
(b) swore
(c) convict
(d) longing
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(iII) Answer the following questions briefly in your own words.
(a) Why did Aksionov’s wife forbid him from going to the Nizhny fair? How did Aksionov react?
Answer:- Aksionov’s wife forbade him from going to the Nizhny fair because of the dream she had in which she had seen Aksionov having grey hair. Aksionov disregarded his wife’s fears after the dream and decided to go to the fair.
(b) What did the Police-Officer find in Aksionov’s bag?
Answer:- The police-officer found a knife used in the murder of a merchant in Aksionov’s luggage.
(c) What was Aksionov accused of? What punishment did he get?
Answer:- Aksionov was accused of murdering a merchant from Ryazan and robbing him of twenty thousand roubles. He was given the punishment of living as a convict in Siberia for twenty-six years.
(d) How did Aksionov feel when he heard the name Makar from the fresh gang of convicts who came the prison?
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(e) What did Makar Semyonich tell Aksionov when he came to see him at night?
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(iV) In not more than 50 words, state how Aksionov led the life of a convict for twenty six years for the crime which he had not committed.
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question no. 5
(i) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space.
Example: (0) traced
The beginning of postal systems can be [ 0 (trace) ] back to 2000 BCE, in Egypt. During the sixth century BCE, the Persian Empire, under the rule of Cyrus the Great, [ 1 (use) ] a system of relay messengers.
In China, a [ 2 (post) ] service [ 3 (start) ] by the Chou Dynasty. It was used [ 4 (convey) ] official documents. This system had relays of couriers who [ 5 (change) ] horses at relay posts that were 14.5 km apart. The system was used under the Han Empire from 202 BCE to 220 CE, when the Chinese [ 6 (encounter) ] the Romans and their postal system. The Roman system, [ 7 (know) ] as “curcus publicus” was the most [ 8 (develop) ] system in the ancient world. Their messengers were known to cover a distance of almost 270 km over a day and night!
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1. used
2. postal
3. started
4. to convey
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(iI) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.
(a) We must live …………. honest work.
(b) The meeting is ………….. half past two.
(c) Farmers look ……………. to a better standard of living.
(d) She walked slowly …………………. the road.
(e) The old man sat ………………. the fire.
(f) The sun sank ……………… the horizon.
(g) Where did all these goods come ……………. ?
(h) Her house is bigger ……………… mine.
Answer:-
(a) by
(b) from
(c) forward.
(d) along
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(iII) Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so. Choose the correct option.
1. The boy is my cousin. He gave us some tea.
(a) The boy gave us some tea as he is my cousin.
(b) The boy giving some tea is my cousin.
(c) The boy, who gave us some tea, is my cousin.
(d) The boy, whom gave us some tea, is my cousin.
Answer:- (c) The boy, who gave us some tea, is my cousin.
2. Take a cheque. The cash may not be sufficient.
(a) The cash may not be sufficient in case take a cheque.
b) Take a cheque for the cash may be sufficient. (
(c) The cash may not be sufficient, if you take a cheque.
(d) Since the cash may not be sufficient, take a cheque.
Answer:- (d) Since the cash may not be sufficient, take a cheque.
3. Clear your dues. Then you will be given your admit card.
(a) The admit card will be then given to you after clearing your dues.
(b) Until you clear your dues you will be given an admit card.
(c) You will clear your dues when getting your admit card.
(d) You will be given your admit card after you have cleared your dues.
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4. Let us go out. I am bored.
(a) I am bored to go out.
(b) Let us go since I was bored.
(c) Let us go out as I am bored.
(d) Let us go out for I feel boring.
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(iV)Choose the correct option to rewrite the following according to the instructions given after each sentence.
1. “Do not forget to take your passport, Harry,” the mother reminded him. (Begin with: The mother reminded …)
(a) The mother reminded Harry not to forget passport.
(b) The mother reminded that the passport should not be forgotten by Harry.
(c) The mother reminded that Harry should not forget to take his passport.
(d) The mother reminded Harry that he should not forget to take his passport.
Answer:- (d) The mother reminded Harry that he should not forget to take his passport.
2. They ought to show respect to their teachers. (Begin with: Their teachers…)
(a) Their teachers ought to be respected by them.
(b) Their teachers were respected by them.
(c) Their teachers can be shown respect by them.
(d) Their teachers did not have any show of respect by them.
Answer:- (a) Their teachers ought to be respected by them.
3. Only graduates can apply for this post. (Begin with: None …)
(a) None from the graduates can apply for this post.
(b) None of the graduates can apply for this post.
(c) None but graduates can apply for this post.
(d) None of the graduates but can apply for this post.
Answer:- (c) None but graduates can apply for this post.
4. Why did he deprive you of your property? (Begin with: Why were you …)
(a) Why were you deprived of your property by him?
(b) Why were you deprived with your property by him?
(c) Why were you deprived your property?
(d) Why were you deprive of your property?
Answer:- (a) Why were you deprived of your property by him?
5. My shirt was not returned until it had been cleaned. (End: …before it was returned.)
(a) My shirt need to be cleaned before it was returned.
(b) My shirt must be cleaned before it was returned.
(c) My shirt had cleaned before it was returned.
(d) My shirt had been cleaned before it was returned.
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6. Bhaskar will succeed if he works regularly. (Begin with: Unless)
(a) Unless otherwise he works regularly, Bhaskar will not succeed.
(b) Unless he works regularly, though Bhaskar will not succeed.
(c) Unless that he works regularly, Bhaskar will not succeed.
(d) Unless he works regularly, Bhaskar will not succeed.
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7. Rima dressed up and then had prepared tea. (Begin with: After …)
(a) After she dress up, Rima had prepared tea.
(b) After her dressing up, Rima had to prepare tea.
(c) After dressing up, then Rima prepared tea.
(d) After dressing up, Rima had prepared tea.
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8. Because of the rough sea, the ship could not sail. (Use: prevent)
(a) The rough sea prevented the ship from sailing.
(b) The rough sea prevent the sailing of the ship.
(c) The rough sea was preventing the ship’s sail.
(d) The rough sea prevented in sailing the ship.
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