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By

Dr. M.M. SharmaM.A., Ph.D.

SARASWATI HOUSE PVT. LTD.(An ISO 9001:2008 Company)

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Modals Worksheet 79 ........................................ F-34Passive Voice Worksheet 80 ........................................ F-35Narration Worksheet 81 ........................................ F-35

SECTION D LITERATUREFiction

Two Gentlemen of Verona Worksheets 82 to 84 ....................F-36F-38UNDERSTANDING THE TEXT:Two Gentlemen of Verona Worksheet 85 ...............................F-38F-39Mrs Packletides Tiger Worksheets 86 to 88 ....................F-39F-42DISCUSSION: Mrs Packletides Tiger Worksheet 89 & 90 ......................F-42F-43The Letter Worksheets 91 to 93 ....................F-43F-45UNDERSTANDING THE TEXT: The Letter Worksheet 94 ...............................F-46F-47

PoetryThe Frog and the Nightingale Worksheets 95 to 98 ....................F-47F-49GROUP DISCUSSION:The Frog and the Nightingale Worksheet 99 ...............................F-49F-50Mirror Worksheets 100 to 102 ................F-50F-52APPRECIATION OF THEME: Mirror Worksheet 103 .............................F-52F-53Not Marble Nor the Gilded Monuments Worksheets 104 & 105 ................F-53F-54DISCUSSION:Not Marble Nor the Gilded Monuments Worksheet 106 .............................F-54F-55

DramaThe Dear Departed Worksheets 107 to 111 ................F-55F-59ROLE-PLAY: The Dear Departed Worksheet 112 .............................F-59F-60

PRACTICE PAPERS ................... F-61F-80

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SECTION A READINGUnseen Passages Worksheets 1 to 10 .......................... S-1S-3Testing Reading Skills Worksheet 11 ...........................................S-3Comprehension Worksheet 12 ...........................................S-4Exploring Ideas Worksheet 13 ................................... S-4S-5

SECTION B WRITINGBiographical Sketch Worksheets 14 & 15 ................................S-6Data Interpretation Worksheets 16 & 17 ................................S-7Dialogue Writing Worksheets 18 & 19 ................................S-8Description (People/Places/Events) Worksheets 20 to 22 ........................ S-8S-9Formal/Informal Letter Worksheets 23 & 24 ...................... S-9S-11

E-mail Worksheets 25 & 26 .................... S-11S-12Diary Entry Worksheet 27 ........................................ S-13Story Writing Worksheet 28 ............................... S-13S-14Article Writing Worksheet 29 ........................................ S-14Speech Writing Worksheet 30 ........................................ S-15Debate Worksheet 31 ............................... S-15S-16Writing Letter/Article/E-mail Worksheet 32 ............................... S-16S-17Organising Debate Worksheet 33 ........................................ S-17Short Paragraph/Article/E-mail/Story Worksheet 34 ............................... S-17S-18Just A Minute Worksheet 35 ........................................ S-18

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Interview/Description Worksheet 36 ........................................ S-19Conversation Worksheet 37 ............................... S-20S-21Writing Paragraph/Story Worksheet 38 ........................................ S-21Completing Story, Writing Speech/Paragraph Worksheet 39 ............................... S-21S-22

SECTION C GRAMMARFilling Blanks with Suitable Words Worksheets 40 to 43 .................... S-23S-24Using Notes to Complete Paragraphs Worksheets 44 to 47 ............................. S-24Dialogue Completion Worksheets 48 to 50 .................... S-24S-25Sentence Reordering Worksheets 51 to 54 .................... S-25S-27EditingDetecting & Correcting Errors Worksheets 55 to 57 .................... S-27S-28Omission: Supplying Missing Word Worksheets 58 to 61 .................... S-28S-29Completing Passages(using Reported Speech) Worksheets 62 to 65 .................... S-29S-30Completing News Reports(using Headlines) Worksheets 66 to 69 ............................. S-31Sentence Transformation Worksheet 70 ........................................ S-32Tenses Or Using Correct Forms of Verbs Worksheet 71 ........................................ S-32Sentence Structure Worksheet 72 ............................... S-32S-33Connectors Worksheet 73 ........................................ S-33Determiners Worksheet 74 ........................................ S-33Pronouns Worksheet 75 ........................................ S-33Prepositions Worksheet 76 ........................................ S-34Clauses Worksheet 77 ........................................ S-34

Modals Worksheet 78 ........................................ S-34Passive Voice Worksheet 79 ........................................ S-35Narration Worksheet 80 ........................................ S-35

SECTION D LITERATUREFiction

A Shady Plot Worksheets 81 to 83 .................... S-36S-38UNDERSTANDING THE TEXT:A Shady Plot Worksheet 84 ............................... S-38S-39Patol Babu, Film Star Worksheets 85 to 87 .................... S-40S-42UNDERSTANDING THE TEXT:Patol Babu, Film Star Worksheet 88 ............................... S-42S-43Virtually True Worksheets 89 to 91 .................... S-43S-45UNDERSTANDING THE TEXT:Virtually True Worksheet 92 ........................................ S-45

PoetryOzymandias Worksheets 93 to 95 .................... S-46S-48GROUP DISCUSSION: Ozymandias Worksheet 96 ........................................ S-48The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Worksheets 97 to 102 .................. S-49S-52APPRECIATION OF THEME:The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Worksheet 103 ............................. S-52S-53Snake Worksheets 104 to 106 ................ S-54S-56APPRECIATION OF THEME: Snake Worksheet 107 ...................................... S-56

DramaJulius Caesar Worksheets 108 to 113 ................ S-56S-61ROLE-PLAY: Julius Caesar Worksheet 114 .............................. S-61-S-62

PRACTICE PAPERS .................... S-63S-80

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READINGA

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS

UNSEEN PASSAGES

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Passage1 Passage2

(a) cheered (b) suspend 1. adolescents(c) hungry (d) satisfy 2. a separate entity

(e) spark (f) stooped/descended 3. as young adults

(g) intention/motive (h) admired 4. doctors rarely test the blood pressure of an(i) doing/causing (j) blessed adolescent

5. obsession

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Passage1 Passage2

1. Venus crossing the face of the Sun 1. (c) looks at all creatures with the eyes of2. the weather a friend

3. like a small black dot 2. (a) protect citizens, punish wrongdoers,4. patience preserve forests and animal life

5. the Venus Transit 3. (b) pleasure in the peace that comes throughrighteousness

4. (b) natural resources

5. (d) beautiful old trees

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Passage1 Passage2

1. (a) heart and lungs 1. cataract

2. (c) highlight the benefits of quitting smoking 2. loses its transparency,

3. (c) improves the individuals health 3. old age

4. (c) better coronary circulation and reduction 4. loss of visionin the chances of a heart attack 5. opaque

5. (d) recede

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Passage1 Passage21. those in need of flower or tree 1. (a) the mangrove forests2. make do with film documentaries on TV 2. (c) the development of shrimp farms3. they make him sneeze 3. (b) the emergence of megacities along the sea4. stroll and take their leisure 4. (a) absorb the energy of waves and tidal surges5. material 5. (c) shrimp farms

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Passage1 Passage21. (a) inspect the way his men were carrying 1. the Giant jumped out

out his orders 2. that in every tree there was a child2. (d) he did not want to be recognised 3. flying about and twittering with delight3. (b) not humorous by nature 4. a little boy crying bitterly4. (a) issuing order after order 5. to put the little boy on the tree and knock5. (b) nettled the wall down

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Passage1 Passage21. Lincolns son 1. (c) he wanted to help the little boy2. for every scoundrel there was a hero 2. (b) the bell was too high for him3. ponder about the eternal mystery of birds, 3. (d) it was his childish prank

bees and flowers 4. (c) he knew that the owner would be angry4. it was far more honourable to fail than to 5. (d) mischievous

cheat5. ponder

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Passage1 Passage21. male deer 1. (a) a suitable habitat2. rocky and hard 2. (b) from India to Indonesia3. save themselves 3. (c) as god and protector of the forest4. he had satisfied his hunger 4. (d) the Western civilization which shoots5. obstructed the path angrily tigers for sport

5. (b) successive

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Passage1 Passage2

1. its medicinal properties 1. (b) good health2. to ward off sickness 2. (c) these keep the body fit and strong3. leprosy and skin diseases 3. (d) it is our priceless possession4. the yellow fruit of Neem 4. (a) these harm our body and mind5. to decorate 5. (b) thoughtful

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Passage1 Passage2

1. (b) at the edge of the Gobi desert 1. that they are the best and the cleverest2. (c) to reach the cosmos 2. well of himself and his country3. (d) it launched astronaut Yang Liwei into orbit 3. every country is partly good and partly bad4. (a) a futuristic-looking cityscape 4. what is good in them5. (c) location 5. definitely

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Passage1 Passage2

1. (b) potassium 1. it is a great danger to our health2. (c) their healing properties 2. his very existence is in danger3. (a) they are the most powerful natural 3. smoke emitting out of vehicles plying on

styptics roads4. (d) it strengthens circulatory system 4. they emit poisonous smoke5. (c) substance checking the flow of blood 5. maintain

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS

TESTING READING SKILLS

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1. 1. (a) The flames of fire finger the air. (b) It fastens on the remnants of the tree. (c) It consumes the remnants. (d) It leaps back to the sun.

2. (a) first (b) right (c) learn (d) loose

2. Acronyms Abbreviations Contractions

RadarRadio Detection And CSIRCouncil of Scientific St.Street Ranging and Industrial

Research

AIDSAcquired Immune UNUnited Nations Dr.DoctorDeficiency Syndrome

UNESCOUnited Nations VIPVery Important Person Educational Scientific

and Cultural Organisation

NASANational Aeronautics BBCBritish Broadcastingand Space Administration Corporation

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COMPREHENSION

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1. Try yourself.

2. INDIAS CONTRIBUTION IN CONTROLLING GLOBAL WARMINGThe problem of global warming has become an international issue today. Nuclear explosions,deforestation and excessive consumption of coal, oil and gas have aggravated the problem.India is playing a vital role in controlling global warming. We are trying best to correct theecological imbalances and curtail environmental pollution. We have realised the importanceof forests, and we have started many afforestation drives to increase our forest area from 20%in 2000 A.D. to 30% by 2060 A.D. In order to inculcate awareness among the people varioussteps have been taken. Teams of environmental experts have been constituted. They imparttraining in environmental education and management to forest officers, supervisors andguards. Then these trained personnel fan out to the villages and spread consciousness amongthe villagers. Their approach is direct and straightforward. They say, We are here to guideyou for a better and healthy living. We are happy to report that a number of Social ForestryProjects are being implemented in several states with assistance from UNEP, USAID andWorld Bank.

EXPLORING IDEAS

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1. Try yourself.

2. 587/9R.K. PuramNew Delhi

10 May, 20XX

Dear ArunYou will be glad to know that our school is organising an Educational Tour of South-East Asiaduring the ensuing summer vacation. Our Senior History teacher Mr Ashok Sarin will be thetour-incharge. We would like to visit Indonesia and Thailand, our neighbours on the AsianContinent. It is hoped that this trip will be highly educative and interesting as it will providea first hand knowledge of the important places and people, their habits and customs, dress,manners, language, occupation and tradein short, their way of life. A group of about 30students have joined this trip. Under the guidance of our principal and teachers we haveplanned a tour itinerary.

I am giving bare outlines for your information.

h 18th May Fly from New Delhi to Bangkok (Thailand)

h 19th May(morning) : Guided tour of the city(afternoon) : Visit to Wood Emporium(evening) : Wat Arun Temple

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h 20th May (morning) : Visit to Krunch Bari and the Bridge on the river Kwai-Rafting in the river (afternoon) : Guided tour of countryside, especially of rice fields (evening) : Light and Sound Programme on World War IIbattle between the

Japanese and the Allies fought on the River Kwai

h 21st May (morning) : Visit the floating market (afternoon) : Thai Boxing (evening) : Embassy of India

h 22nd May Fly to Jakarta (Indonesia)

h 23rd May (morning) : Guided tour of the city (afternoon) : Sightseeing: National Monument, Central Museum, Recreation Park (evening) : Indonesia Miniature Park

h 24th May (morning) : Guided tour to Bogar city and Botanical garden (afternoon) : Taman Safari Indonesia (evening) : Bandung: Local sightseeing

h 25th May (morning) : Visit to Condet Village (afternoon) : Shopping at Jakarta (evening) : Embassy of India

h 26th May Fly back to New Delhi

Kindly write to me about your plans during the summer vacation.

Yours affectionatelyPramod

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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

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1. MR SHAM LALMr Sham Lal is our school peon. He is around 45. He is not very tall. He is a fat fellow, yet heis active and good looking. He wears a khaki uniform and sits on a bench outside Principalsoffice. He is educated upto middle standard. He is hardworking and dutiful. He comes toschool very early. He dusts the benches. Then he cleanses the Principals table and chairs. Hehas many other duties to perform. He rings the bell and goes to post office to bring mail. Hegoes to bank to deposit money. He also carries important orders to classes. He is polite andsoft spoken. We like him for his punctuality, regularity and cleanliness. Out of love childrencall him chacha.

2. MR NARESH KUMARMr Naresh Kumar is the postman of our area. He is around forty. He is six feet tall but slimand agile. He has a family of four. Besides his wife, he has to support his two children. He isa matriculate. He wears a khaki uniform. He rides on his cycle. He carries letters in a bag. Heputs the parcels on the carrier of his cycle. He has very difficult duties. First he goes to thepost office. There he collects mail of our area. He sorts it streetwise and then arranges ithousewise before starting to distribute the letters and parcels. I like him because he is punctual,polite and regular. He is sweet to talk to. He rings the bell before delivering letters.

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1. DR RAMESH MOHANDr Ramesh Mohan is the part-time doctor of our school. He visits our school on Tuesdays andFridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as he is busy at Apollo Clinic in the mornings from 8 a.m. to11 a.m. and in the evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. He is M.D. (Medicine) and has a Diploma inChild Health. He is around 35. He has medium height. He is slim, smart and good-looking.He organises health check-up of students, examines ailments and writes prescription for thesick. He also delivers lectures on taking care of health. He is soft-spoken, polite and goodtempered. He is a patient listener and loves children. These qualities make him popular.

2. MR RAJTHE SCHOOL GARDENERMr Raj, the school gardener is around 50 years in age. He is six feet tall and solidly built. He isquite active and agile. He has passed matriculation examination. He is not well paid but he hasto support a large family of ten. The family comprises his parents, his wife, himself and his sixchildren. He has four boys and two girls. Mr Raj is a good gardener. He can be seen in the nursery.He sows seeds, grows saplings and plants them. He favours organic manure for the plants.He maintains the school lawns and playgrounds. He is popular among students and teachersalike. He believes children are like young saplings. Both need tender nursing and care.

WRITINGB

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DATA INTERPRETATION

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1. PROBLEMS AND STRESSES FACED BY TEENAGERS

The problems of the teenagers can be classified into three broad groups:

(a) Educational

(b) Employment related (c) Personal health and relationships.Educational problems related to finishing of education in a well deserved manner and passingthe exams creditably to get a university degree rank as primary worries. More than half52to 54 per cent teenagers are victims of these two types of worries.

Then the youth are faced with another Herculean taskprospecting for employment. In fact,70 per cent graduates are worried about gainful employment. The number of unemployedyouth is on the increase.

Personal health is the concern of about 54 per cent teenagers whereas 63 per cent are worriedabout their aging parents. Fifty-seven per cent teenagers are emotionally attached with theirrelatives or peers.

2. AROGYADHAM RAILWAY STATION

From the map, the station building seems to be quite small. You will reach there by the 203up Rajdhani Express. It will be received at platform no. one. Alight from the train. Pick upyour handbag and briefcase. Then go up the overbridge. Hand over your ticket to the ticketcollector. Then go to the waiting hall. Deposit your luggage in the cloakroom. Refresh yourselfin the gents toilet. Then move over to the railway canteen. Take a cup of tea or coffee. Waitfor your friend for some time. If he does not come, make a call at his residence. If the call doesnot mature, go to the Taxi/Auto stand. Hire a vehicle and reach his place.

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1. IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION

The population of the village has increased from about 650 to 1850 over the last twentyyears. A study of the graph reveals that the percentage of the illiterates is far higher thanthat of matriculates or graduates. The number of illiterates has increased over the years.The figures for the last ten years show a healthy increase in the number of male matriculatesand graduates as well as adult female literates. Perhaps the introduction of open schools andadult literacy classes have made this possible. Poverty and lack of opportunity have hinderedmajority of persons from attaining formal education. Concerted efforts are essential to takethe lamp of knowledge to every nook and corner.

2. TEENAGERS AND LEISURE HOURS

A comparison of the emerging trends reveal the difference in likings of the boys and girls.While girls read more as compared to boys, they dont seem to be much interested in games.For the boys, sports constitute an important diversion during leisure hours. They spend morethan half their leisure hours playing games or watching them. TV serials and films songsattract more girls than boys. A shocking trend is also discernible. The percentage of boys andgirls engaged in hobby-related activities is quite negligible. Isnt it a cause of concern?

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DIALOGUE WRITING

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1. (i) (a) which course I should take(ii) (d) I am here to ask your advice.

(iii) (b) will be furious if I dont take science.(iv) (c) I expect I would fail miserably.

2. (i) (c) Smoking is injurious to health.(ii) (d) That is written on every packet of cigarette.

(iii) (b) it will injure your lungs.(iv) (a) I am addicted to smoking.

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1. (a) In what capacity are you working there (b) do you want to leave that company(c) will you be able to join (d) will be informed

2. (a) of a visit to/visiting (b) will have to seek(c) Should I come (d) have you ever visited Dal Lake

DESCRIPTION (People/Places/Events)

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1. MY FAVOURITE TEACHERMiss Anju Vohra is my favourite teacher. She is an M.A. B.Ed. She is about 30. She has apleasing personality and cheerful disposition. She has a unique way of teaching. She arousesour interest in learning activities and skills. She pays attention to our individual difficultiesalso. We admire and respect her for her amiable nature. She is a good speaker and finesinger. She is a lover of books. She helps the poor and needy students. In short, she is a truefriend, philosopher and guide. May she live long!

2. MY SCHOOLI read in Apex Model School. It has a beautiful H shaped building. It has vast playgroundsand beautiful lawns. The playgrounds have many tall shady trees along the boundary walls.The lawns are lush green and full of blooming flowers of the season. Our school has 40 roomsand two big halls. There are three science laboratoriesone each for Physics, Chemistry andBiology. There is a computer room also. The library is very big. There are 50 teachers and1500 students.

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1. STATE SCIENCE FAIRDelhi State Science Fair was organised in Gandhi Maidan in December. Preparations for thescience fair started months ago. Almost all the schools of Delhi participated in the ScienceFair. The whole area was divided into five sectors. The pavilions were numbered and theexhibits were arranged thematically. I was much impressed by the section dealing withEnergy. It displayed working models of conventional sources of energy including fossil fuels

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and of the non-conventional ones such as solar energy, wind energy and energy from rubbishand wastes. The charts and models of atomic generators and power stations attracted a lot ofvisitors. People also appreciated the section dealing with environment.

2. INDIAA COUNTRY OF FESTIVALSIndia is a vast country with diverse social and cultural ways. A number of festivals are celebratedin different parts of India. These festivals are celebrated in a variety of ways which reflect thelocal colour and traditions. For example, in Northern India, Diwali or Deepawali is celebratedas the festival of lights signifying the victory of the good over the evil. Same is the case withDussehra when the effigies of the demon king Ravana, an incarnation of evil, are set ablazealong with those of his son Meghanada (Indrajeet) and Kumbhakarna. The Navaratras thatcome before the Dussehra attract devotees of Kali or Durga to perform Puja in Assam andBengal and to participate in Dandia in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Makar Sankranti iscelebrated in North while Onam and Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Baisakhi shows thejoy of Punjabis on the harvesting of wheat. Holi, the festival of colours, is celebrated all overIndia.

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1. OUR PRINCIPALOur Principal is really a gem. He is only forty-five years old but he carries an old head on hisyoung shoulders. He is physically fit, mentally alert and emotionally balanced. He ishardworking, disciplined and dutiful. He is quite cool and never loses temper with anyone.Angry parents come out smiling after meeting him. His request to teachers and other membersof society is a command. He shares their weal and woe. Everyone listens to his sagaciousadvice and acts on it.

2. LAKSHMI NARAYAN TEMPLEThe Lakshmi Narayan temple is the most famous temple in our city. It is spread over ten acres.There is a huge entrance gate. There are lawns on either side of the road. Pilgrims sit andrelax there. Then there is tank. People take a dip in it before visiting the temple. There are atleast fifty steps to the platform on which the building is built. There are three big halls. The idolsof Lakshmi and Narayan are placed in the central hall. The other two have idols of Lord Shiva,Ganesh, Durga and Hanuman. Devotees offer gifts, bow before the gods and pray for fulfilmentof their desires. The atmosphere echoes with the ringing of bells and joyful shouts of the devotees.

FORMAL/INFORMAL LETTER

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1. The ChairmanWater AuthorityAhmedabad

29 March 20XX

SirSub: Complaint regarding inadequate water supplyWe, the residents of M.G. Colony, are facing immense water scarcity. Water is supplied to theresidents for just about two hours on a given day. Even the pressure is very low. As a result aftera two hours supply one manages to simply receive just about 450-500 litres of water. It has beenbrought to our notice that in some VIP colonies water is supplied throughout the day. Why this

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disparity? Also, another matter which surprises me is the availability of water to the water-tankers. Somewhere, it appears that there is a nexus between the Water Authority officials andwater tanker operators.With summer approaching, the situation is going to worsen. As residents and regular water taxpayers we have right to this basic need. If not in surplus, at least an adequate amount should beprovided.We hope and expect that as Chairman of Water Authority you would definitely treat this asurgent and provide relief to the residents of M.G. Colony.

Yours faithfullyXYZ

2. 235 Sector 5Noida

25 August 20XX

The EditorThe Times of IndiaNew DelhiSirSubject: Synthetic MilkA Health HazardThe adulteration of milk is going on at a large scale in our district. The sale of synthetic milkcontinues unabated. The authorities have made many efforts to curb this evil practice, butfailed. The synthetic milk being sold is a mixture of urea, liquid detergents, chalk powder,white paint, shredded blotting paper, vegetable oils and arrowroot. It may also contain chemicalslike formalin, titanium, sodium sulphate and zinc oxide. These cause skin ailment, ulcers,disabilities and even death.Intake of this synthetic milk is a health hazard. The side-effects of this milk composed of ureaare diarrhoea, subsequent malabsorption and nutritional deficiency. Hence, all out efforts shouldbe made to educate the general public against the harmful effects of synthetic milk. Hometesting kits can help the consumers to determine the quality of milk supplied by the vendors.Those found guilty of adulteration should be dealt with severely. The ordinary citizens mustshake off their apathy and actively join the struggle for a better quality of life. Let us join inthis struggle against death-dealers.

Yours faithfullyPromila Chopra

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1. 1234, 7th Cross RoadBengaluru (Karnataka)

25th Sept. 20XX

Dear TanviI am glad that you have secured the top rank in your class in the terminal tests. One thing,however, is the cause for concern. It is learnt that you have become a bookworm and remainconfined to your room poring over the books all time.I would like to remind you the importance of fresh air and sunshine in our lives. Health andhygiene is supreme. You must remain fit and healthy even for studying. A healthy mind livesin a healthy body. You must refresh your mind by giving it a break after continuous studies of

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an hour or so. Even a brief diversion can recharge it. Participation in outdoor games and co-curricular activities can make you physically fit and emotionally stable.You must keep yourself free from tension and anxiety. Only a healthy person can enjoy life tothe full. Do write back and look after yourself properly.

Yours affectionatelyTushar

2. 1239 Vayu ViharNew Delhi

23 October 20XX

The EditorThe ViewpointChennai-600018

Dear SirRecently you published an advertisement about MEDHA - 07. It was claimed in the advertisementthat it is a wonder-drug and could help children to achieve all-round perfection. The user willbecome a super human with sharpened intellect, active memory, extraordinary brain power,strong bones and powerful muscles. Its user can enjoy full vitality of nerves, brain and heart.All this sounds quite attractive, but if one goes deeper and re-reads the advertisement, onenotices many loopholes. For example, the advertisement is silent about the system of medicineon which the wonder drug is based. Secondly, there is no mention of the ingredients itcomprises. There is no mention of certification or testing.It seems that some crafty persons are out to make a fast buck by playing on the psychology ofharassed parents, who are anxious to see their children perform better. In my humble opiniongiving such untested and uncertified drug to young children will be just inviting trouble. Itmay cause more complications than it may cure. I am surprised how such an advertisementcould find space in your esteemed magazine.I appeal to you to get the drug tested in some renowned lab and if found ineffective/harmful,the results may be published for the enlightenment of parents and children.

Yours faithfullyS. Janaki

E-MAIL

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1. sureshkumar@yahoo.com 15 March 20XXmohitmathur@hotmail.com

subject: selection in nationals

Message

You will be pleased to learn that I have been selected as one of the players in the state team toparticipate in the national championship for the under-nineteen category. It was an unexpectednews for me, my friends and parents as there was a tough competition for the spot. Ten bowlersturned up for the five to be selected. Luckily, I gave a superb performance at the trials and wasone of the five bowlers selected for the state team. I felt elated as our principal informed me of

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my selection. The joy of my friends knew no bounds. However, there was envy in the eyes ofothers, who failed to make the grade. Congratulating me on my selection, the coach and managerreposed confidence in my ability and told me clearly what they expected of me. I hope I willcome up to their expectations.

2. prakashkaur@yahoo.com 10 April 20XXruchikasingh@hotmail.com

subject: bus hits tree and catches fire

MessageThe sight of a bus striking a tree refreshed my harrowing experience of a similar predicament.Last week, I had a narrow shave, when the bus I was travelling in swerved to avoid collisionwith a truck which suddenly appeared from the right side. The driver lost control over thevehicle as the brakes failed. Consequently, the bus hit a huge tree on the roadside. The impactwas so severe that the bus caught fire. I felt that my end was near. The conductor opened theemergency door. I rushed towards it and jumped outside. Other passengers followed suit. Womenand children were shouting and crying. We helped them to alight. By this time the police andfire brigade arrived. Relief and rescue work began. It was a pathetic scene with two passengerslying burnt and five injured. I shudder with fear whenever I recall this incident.

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1. arunsrivastava@hotmail.com 9 November 20XXsunilkhanna@rediffmail.com

subject: grading system and CCE

Message

I heaved a sigh of relief on reading the heartening news that students of X class will be freefrom the monster of Annual Examination. Grades will replace marks and CCE will be used forappraisal of performance. Both scholastic and co-scholastic areas will figure in the assessment,which will have formative and summative assessments. The grading system will de-stress thestudents as there will be no tension of board examinations. There will be no parental or peerpressure as percentage will not matter.The system is not altogether foolproof. It has a blend of good and bad effects. There will be lessgap between intelligent students. Variety of percentage will not matter. Consequently, the levelof education will fall down.

2. sandeepdeo@hotmail.com 20 March 20XXpravinkumar@yahoo.com

subject: experience in rain

Message

I have just seen a girl walking in the rain. It reminded me of my own experience of beingcaught in the rain. Last week I was also caught in a sudden shower of rain like her. The raincame unexpectedly. Since I had no umbrella or raincoat, I was completely drenched before Icould run to a shelter nearby. I felt refreshed in the spring rain at first. Then the winds mademe shiver. Other passers-by were also drenched from head to toe. They too ran for shelter. Theroads were like streams. The traffic was slow. On the whole, it was a pleasant experience.

Sandeep

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DIARY ENTRY

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1. Tuesday 22 December 20XXI cant forget the quarrel outside our school yesterday. It was the recess period when most ofthe students were taking lunch. Those who had emptied their tiffin were playing in the field.Suddenly, I heard a noise from the eastern side. I saw some students running outside. Theywere carrying hockey sticks in their hands. They were shouting loudly. The boys of the othergroup rushed forward. They engaged them in verbal duel. Soon, from abuses they turned tofisticuffs and blows. Seeing sticks in the hands of their opponents, some of the students of theother group ran to different directions. However, some of them were not lucky enough to escape.A few were caught and beaten mercilessly. Meanwhile, someone reported the matter to thePrincipal. He with other teachers reached the place of quarrel. Soon the quarrel came to anend. The injured students were given first aid. The cause of quarrel was bad comments on girlstudents by some students.

2. PLIGHT OF FLOOD-HIT PEOPLEThursday 14 August 20XXThe city of Delhi was plagued last month by unprecedented torrential rains. Low-lying areaslike our colony were inundated by the overflowing waters of the Yamuna which had assumedthreatening proportions and looked like a vast ocean. This was a novel experience for me becauseDelhi very often does not get the due share of its Monsoon rains. It rained cats and dogs forfifteen days intermittently. Citys drainage system was out of gears. Roads were broken andhouses collapsed in large number. The rainwater overflowed the drain passing through our locality.River Yamuna broke her embankments and entered the city. Thousands of people were renderedhomeless. Millions of cattle died. The roofs of hundreds of stone and brick built houses caved in.Thousands of huts, cottages and cabins collapsed. There was water on everyside, but we had nopure water to drink. Taps, handpumps, wellsall had been submerged. The stores of grains andpulses had been washed away. Small babies and children cried with hunger and thirst. The oldcomplained of pain. The young and able-bodied persons had to stay at home. There was notransport. The fury of rain subsided after a fortnight, but it took us a week more to regain theprevious routine. Thank God, it is normal now!

STORY WRITING

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1. THE BLIND LADY AND THE GREEDY DOCTOROnce a rich lady, who lived in a spacious mansion, became blind. She called in an eye specialist,who promised to cure her within a fortnight. She agreed to pay a large fee for his services.The doctor operated upon her eyes and bandaged them.The doctor came everyday. He gave her some medicine, stayed there for some time and removedsome furniture or valuable article. This went on for fourteen days. On the fifteenth day, thedoctor removed her bandages and said, Now, you can see. Please pay my fees.The lady was cured. Her eyesight had been restored, but she was shocked to see that all the piecesof costly furniture were missing. She refused to pay the fees on the plea that she could not seeher furniture in her room, which meant that her sight had not been restored. The doctor fileda suit against her for not paying his fees. The court heard both the parties. On knowing thereality, the judge dismissed the doctors case. He was charged with theft and sentenced toprison for swindling and stealing.

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2. THE FAIRIES

Once the fairies of the trees set out to choose their dwelling places. Some were wise in makingtheir choices and some were foolish.

The wise fairies shunned the trees that stood alone in the open fields, and settled in a thickforest. But the foolish ones said, Why should we crowd together in a forest? Let us go and live inthe lovely trees near villages, where humans will bring us gifts. So they settled there. One nighta great tempest swept over the country. The lonely trees were blown down, and the foolishfairies became homeless. But the great dense forest resisted the fury of the storm. The wisefairies said to the foolish ones, People should stand together like a dense forest. It is only thesolitary tree, growing unprotected in the open field that is overthrown by a silly thing like astorm. The foolish fairies felt ashamed.

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1. IMPROVING THE CHAOTIC TRAFFIC CONDITIONS OF DELHI

Delhi has one of the most complex traffic situations in the world. Bullock carts, tongas, cyclerickshaws and push carts vie with fast running cars and sometimes block the traffic for hours.Then there are three-wheelers which juxtapose anywhere and spring like mushroomseverywhere. The buses and trucks moving at an average speed of 40 km per hour causeenough accidents as well as traffic blocks. The pedestrians are another source of chaotic trafficconditions in the capital. Delhi needs a metro rail system to reduce the traffic on city roads.This system should provide point-to-point service to its commuters. It will help in reducingpollution and accidents in Delhi. The number of vehicles must be reduced for the bettermentof the traffic systems in Delhi. Car pooling is a good option which people should follow. Manycountries have a rule that personal vehicles (cars) having even registration numbers areallowed to ply on particular days in a week while vehicles having odd numbers are allowed tocome out on other days. This system may prove very helpful in Delhi too. Autorickshaws andcycle rickshaws are a big cause for traffic snarl-ups in certain parts of Delhi. The governmentshould make separate tracks for these vehicles.

VIP movement in the capital causes the biggest snarl-ups in our traffic system. The governmentshould self-regulate itself. A one-way traffic system also reduces road accidents.

2. WATERBORNE DISEASESA THREAT

The report published above is shocking. It brings to the fore the callous attitude of the administration.It is a total failure of the Water Board to provide a basic necessityclean, safe waterto thepeople. The report categorically says that this water is unfit for human consumption.

What are we going to do about this? Are we going to get together and fight or let waterbornediseases like cholera, hepatitis and typhoid spread? Contaminated water can cause these deadlydiseases which can cause large-scale deaths, if not treated immediately. These water samplesmust be shown to the Municipal Commissioner and an explanation demanded. On the onehand, we celebrate World Health Day, while on the other hand, the basic commodity, water, isimpure. Im sure the concerned authorities will look into the matter and ensure clean and safedrinking water for the public.

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SPEECH WRITING

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1. SCHOOL-GOING CHILDREN: LAZY AND DISEASE-PRONEGood Morning, Respected teachers and dear friends!Im here today to discuss the trend prevalent among school-going children today regardingtheir various preferences.To begin with, if one looks at their commuting habits, one finds that only 20% prefer to cycledown to their school, just about 15% prefer walking and the rest 65% prefer to go by car or bus.The food preferences of todays children are quite different from what it was a decade or twoago. Sixty per cent children prefer junk food, only 15% opt for cereals, rice and chapatis and asmany as 25% like ice creams and cold drinks. Looking at their leisure time activities we findthat outdoor games have taken a backseat. Only 5% children play outdoor games. Sixty per centgo for video games and 35% prefer net surfing.This has led to children becoming obese and even at young age many of them develop heart-related problems. Inactivity gives rise to lethargy and dullness. This directly affects theirperformance. The reason for my taking up this topic for speech today was to highlight the needfor good and regular eating and playing habits among children. I hope all of you will rememberthe ill-effects of wrong eating habits.Thank you

2. Respected teachers and friends,I am happy to note that our school is celebrating Save Electricity Week. Electricity, as youknow, plays a very important role in our life. It runs the machines in our factories, irrigatesour fields by drawing water from the tube-wells and runs various domestic appliances inaddition to lighting our homes and streets. But electricity is an expendable item. Of late thereis a tendency to consume more electricity than we are allotted. We have increased our dependenceon electricity to such an extent that a breakdown in electric supply seems very troublesome.Who is to blame for these cuts and breakdowns? Evidently, the consumers themselves. Peoplehave a tendency to consume more electricity than their sanctioned load, be it industrial,agricultural or domestic consumption. This tendency has to be curbed as it results in frequentload-shedding and breakdowns.The production of electricity in our town depends on a thermal power station as well as a hydro-electric plant. The fluctuations in the production of electricity are caused by the shortage of supplyof raw material such as coal or rain respectively. The authorities say that there is loss of electricityin transmission. Hence, we are not able to get proper amount. This leaves only two alternatives.Either increase production or save electricity. I think the latter is easier. Each one of us shouldconsider saving electricity as his duty. Let us not consume it when we can do without it. Power-thefts should be detected and severely dealt with. Genuine consumers should not be harassed.Thank you

DEBATE

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1. THE ROLE OF STUDENTS IN REMOVING ILLITERACYRespected teachers and friends!Illiteracy is a blot on the fair name of India. Most of the people living in the villages and slumsare illiterate. Poverty, ignorance and lack of opportunities have deprived them the fruits ofliteracy and knowledge.

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All know that education makes a man enlightened and perfect. Education helps us toprosper physically, economically and spiritually. It broadens our outlook. Illiteracy is a realhandicap.Students can play an effective role in removing the curse of illiteracy. They can organiseclasses in groups. Following the motto: Each One, Teach One, they can pay individualattention to illiterates. They can easily spare an hour a day. They can devote it to removeilliteracy. By doing so, they can take the lamp of knowledge and literacy to the darkest nookand corner of the country. Their efforts must be supported by government and non-governmentalagencies. Follow-up programmes are essential. We must initiate a continuous campaignagainst illiteracy.

Thank you

2. POVERTY IS NOT THE SOLE CAUSE OF ALL SOCIAL EVILS

Respected Principal, teachers and dear friends!I wholeheartedly oppose the motion: Poverty is not the sole cause of all social evils. I assertthat poverty is the root cause of all social evils.Poverty is the state of being poor. We find around us hordes of people who are unable to affordthe minimum necessities of life. They face the problem of getting a square meal for one time.Clad in rags, they can be seen engaged in petty jobs to earn their food. They lead a miserable lifewhich is worse than that of brutes.Hunger and poverty force them to become shameless and they adopt evil practices to combatwith their circumstances. It is poverty that leads to criminal activities like robbery, theft, murder,kidnapping and arson. The young street urchins teasing the vendors or the young boys sellingtickets in black market are the products of poverty. Deprived of proper amenities such as food,clothes and education, these children grow into rowdy youngmen. Since they fail to get good jobs,they are forced to adopt dishonest means to earn their livelihood. Most of them turn criminalsnot because of love of adventure but because of hunger and poverty. Most of the criminals arefound living in slums and poor colonies. In fact, poverty compels them to indulge in social evilsand nefarious practices. If we want to eradicate social evils, we must alleviate their sufferingsand poverty.

Thank you

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS

WRITING LETTER/ARTICLE/E-MAIL

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1. Value Points

means of communicationeasy accessinstant connectivity Tool for storing informationinstant recall Substitute for a calculator SMS to friends/relatives on important occasions information to parents when staying back in school/delay in games/tuitions etc keep switched off while in school

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2. MOBILE CULTURETHE ETHICSMore and more people are carrying their mobile phones with them. These phones help instantconnectivity and make communication easier. However, the use of mobile phones can be dangerousat times. Young persons keep on talking on mobile phones or listening while driving. It certainlydistracts attention and may cause accidents. So mobile phone should not be used while driving.The use of cellular phones has been banned by the government at petrol pumps as they couldignite the flammable vapours present in the air. Mobile phones should be switched off inside anaircraft specially while taking off or landing as the electromagnetic rays emitted/received by itmay cause incalculable harm to the plane, as the latter might catch fire. Ethics of mobile cultureimpose another restriction on us. Mobiles should be switched off when in an ICU or if one is neara heart patient or someone who has pacemaker. It will be in the interest of the patient.

3. For self-attempt.

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1. In favour of the motion: Try yourself.

Against the motion:Respected chairperson and dear friends!The Internet has ushered in a change in communication. There is no doubt about it, but it isjust a new form of communication. We cant say that it has changed everything in our lives.People still like to visit banks and commercial establishments, have a face-to-face interactionto haggle and bargain. Some of them enjoy window-shopping while going shopping. Theyprefer real interaction to virtual ones. In a poor country like India, many people dont have theresources, patience and knowledge to use computers and the Internet. Reading on a computerscreen is uncomfortable. People prefer to listen music and be entertained in traditional ways.Being glued to computer screen has led to passivity, poor eyesight and indigestion. Sedentaryhabits have led to obesity and lack of physical agility.Thank you

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1. MISUSE OF INTERNETLike other inventions of science, Internet may be misused. The data available on the Internetis objective and can be surfed easily. Young children get addicted to surfing and waste a lot oftime doing so. Sometimes they come across undesirable sites which pour out a lot of garbage.Malicious sites pour out data with adult content. They may receive e-mails containing viruses.Hackers and spammers try to steal the password of genuine but innocent net users. Then theycan log in onto their account details. Even the debit cards and credit cards of reputed banks arecopied and misused. The data of these cards inserted in slot machines at various outlets may bemisused by malicious persons by creating spurious cards. So one should protect ones passwordcarefully.

2. IMPACT OF THE INTERNET ON OUR LIFEThe Internet has indeed revolutionised our life. It has changed the world into a global village.We stay in touch with our friends/relatives in distant countries/place through the Internet.

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Information Technology has worked wonders for us. Communication has speeded up and becomeinstant. No doubt people have discarded the old-fashioned snail mail and adopted the e-mailfor communication. New business opportunities have been created by the Internet in the worldof commerce. Banks have adopted e-banking. Many public and private sector institutions areproviding new and economically viable facilities through the Internet. Besides being a storehouseof knowledge and information, the Internet provides us entertainment. We can watch a videoor listen to MP3s on the Internet. People can stay at home and work via the Internet.

3. MessageHi! Im overjoyed to learn of your success. It must be very nice bagging the first prize and thetrophy.Heartiest congratulations to you and your team.Keep it up!Bye till we meet again.

4. A HARROWING EXPERIENCEIt was around Christmas when I went shopping in the fashionable shopping centre in the heartof the city. As usual there was a lot of rush. I had selected the articles and was about to takethem to the cashiers counter, when suddenly I heard a sound. It seemed as if a big and powerfulcracker had burst. Cries of people and clouds of smoke filled the air. Panic spread everywhere.The guards advised the customers to duck near the counters. As people rushed downstairs,there was a stampede. People were crushed under the feet. Electricity had failed and phoneshad stopped functioning. The twenty minutes we spent huddled like animals seemed like twohours. The arrival of anti-bomb squad and fire-brigade eased the situation. The police rescuedthe people stranded inside. I felt happy that I was one of those who had been rescued first.It was a great relief to be alive and be with my family once again.

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1. For self-attempt.

2. CHILDREN-TARGETED COMMERCIALSGood Morning Everybody!Most of the TV commercials are targeted on the children of 5 to 15 years age group. These varyfrom toothpaste, soap, liquid shop, pen, pencils, chocolates, chewing gums, food supplements oreatables themselves. The advertisers target children knowing fully well that children are theirmost prospective buyers. Once something catches their fancy, they insist on buying it. They spreadits popularity by word of mouth and all the children of a group vie with each other to possessthe latest advertised object. Sometimes parents have to yield to some unreasonable demands ofthe children, who would not compromise on alternatives and must have the brand of their choice.The commercials do not commit themselves on the genuineness of the claims made in theadvertisements. Some of these prove to be mere sales gimmicks.Thank you

3. For the motion: Develop these value pointsMobile phones source of distraction in class

misuse by children: gamesMMSSMS divert attention from studies/games/driving etc. exposure to electromagnetic waves: not good for brain

Against the motion: For self-attempt.

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INTERVIEW/DESCRIPTION

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1. Shweta : Hi, Roshni! Welcome to Blue Bells School. Will you please spare a few(Interviewer) minutes for us?Roshni : Oh, yes! With pleasure!Shweta : How did you get the idea of Diwali without polluting?Roshni : I observed the strange behaviour of my pets and the restlessness of my grandmother

on Diwali night. And I felt disturbed.Shweta : Was this sufficient motivation for you?Roshni : It started the ball rolling. I got a direction to move forward. Then I interacted

with my neighbours and children in the street.Shweta : What was the outcome of your discussion?Roshni : We decided to have a Diwali without crackers.Shweta : Which was the first step that you took?Roshni : I gave a slogan: Say No To Crackers.Shweta : How was the response?Roshni : The response was encouraging. Many more joined us.Shweta : How did you spread the message of Cracker-free Diwali?Roshni : We started with banners and posters. Then we held group discussions, seminars

and declamation contests. We told people about the disadvantages of crackerssuch as pollution and wastage of money.

Shweta : To what extent did you succeed in your mission?Roshni : To a great extent, I suppose. In some of the schools, students felt so inspired

that they threw all crackers in water and joined our movement.Shweta : Congratulations, Roshni! It is a remarkable motivation.Roshni : Thanks for your compliment.Shweta : Youre welcome.

2. LEG LOST IN CRACKER BURSTI shudder as I recall the horrific incident of that fateful Diwali night. The people of our streethad assembled in the square to watch illumination of homes and to celebrate Diwali with theexplosion of crackers. Young boys were quite enthusiastic. One of them ignited the wick of20 cm long 3 cm wide cracker. Unfortunately, the direction went wrong. Instead of rising upwards,it hit the leg of the boy. The cracker burst inside his leg. Both the bones of the leg were broken.The ankle and foot hung limp. The boy cried and fell down unconscious. A cloth was wrapped tostop bleeding, but in vain. He was immediately rushed to hospital. The doctors performed anemergency operation. Inspite of their best efforts they could not put the foot and leg together.The poison of gunpowder had infected the wound up to knee. The doctors had to save a life or alimb. In order to save life, they amputated the youngmans leg just below the knee. Thus ayoung man lost his leg in cracker burst.

3. Develop these value points children love sweets, new clothes, toys and bursting crackers disadvantages of crackerspollution: wastage of money, fear of injury loss to property and lives due to firecrackers or pollution if crackers not explodedpollution-free environment if money to be spent on crackers is saved, it can be used to help the poor if needy persons are helpedtheir condition will improve individual/social welfare

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CONVERSATION

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(a) (iv) others(b) (iii) by producing fruit for them(c) (ii) a good man(d) (i) the men of noble heart(e) (iii) benefiting mankind

ACTIVITYFirst option

RWA Sector15 GurgaonNOTICE

25 March 20XX IMPROVEMENT IN COMMUNITY PARK

All the elected members of RWA are requested to attend a meeting this Sunday.

Date : 28 March

Time : 11.00 am

Venue : Community Centre

Agenda : Suggestions for Improvements in Community Park

Senior residents are also requested to attend the meeting.Please come forward with your suggestions and solutions.

Udit VohraSecretary RWA

Second optionSecretary, RWA : Gentleman! I draw your kind attention towards the bad shape of the

Community Park. Grass has withered at many places and bald patches arevisible. The plants and trees have stunted growth.

A Senior Citizen : May I know who was entrusted with the responsibility of looking after thepark?

Cashier, RWA : Sir, a whole time gardener was engaged during autumn. It was not humannegligence, but the vagaries of nature which are responsible for this sorrystate of affairs.

A member, RWA : What leads you to say so?

Cashier, RWA : Sir, we had a very hot summer but not sufficient rains. The earth lay parchedand baked. Lack of rains led to withering of grass. Plants with short rootscould not get enough nourishment for growth.

Chairman, RWA : Well, gentlemen. Let us discuss what steps should be taken to spruce upthings.

A Senior Citizen : Let us involve local youth, students and residents to supervise the relaying ofgrass, plantation of saplings, pruning of trees, hedges, weeding out, manuringand watering etc.

Chairman, RWA : Any other suggestion?

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A member, RWA : I support the above suggestion, but I would like to add something. Let us bepractical and not simple idealistic. Duties must be fixed. If responsibilitiesare properly assigned, we may get better performance.

Secretary, RWA : If the house approves it we may appoint a subcommittee to elicit cooperationfrom all the users as well as the horticulture department and municipalcorporation. Thus we shall get plants, water and expert advice as well.

Chairman, RWA : Any dissensions? Those in favour may say Aye, dissenters may say No.

All : Aye.

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1. ROLE OF COMPUTERS IN THE LIFE OF STUDENTSComputers have come as a divine boon to the students. Computers store, analyse and transmitdata. They are a source of information and knowledge. They disseminate knowledge on varioustopics in different spheres and that too with a click of the mouse. In short, computers havemade the lives of students quite easy and fast. The main disadvantage of computers is thatchildren have stopped using their minds. They bank on computers and go on browsing the netfor readymade solutions instead of sharpening their own skills or making any efforts. So thecomputers hamper the thinking process. Students fail to sharpen their minds.

2. AN UNBELIEVABLE INCIDENTI was on my way to Dehradun on a cold dark night. I was travelling alone and the car wasrunning at full speed. I was in a hurry to see my friend who was critically ill. Suddenly fogdescended and reduced visibility to 10 yards. I stopped the car as I sensed a human figuredirectly in front of the car. I was near an abandoned house with no light or activity of any sort.The lady had a dog on a lead. She obviously seemed annoyed at my apparent carelessness andrash driving. She gave me a cold look that shivered me to the spine. Braving the cold, I got outand apologised to her as politely as I could. The lady crossed the road. I too got in my car andturned the ignition key. But the car refused to buzz. I was scared. Drops of perspiration mademy forehead wet even in such a cold night. All sorts of frightening ideas filled my mind and Icould not help shouting. The lady came near me. Perhaps she understood my plight. She pushedmy car from the back. The unbelievable had happened. The car started but my benefactor haddisappeared before I could thank her. Would that I could see that mysterious lady again.

3. Try yourself.

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1. Attempt yourself.

2. A POLLUTION-FREE DIWALIRespected Chairperson, members of faculty and dear friends!Diwali, the festival of lights, means a row of lamps. Let us illuminate our homes andsurroundings with lamps of light and knowledge and dispel darkness and evil. The noise ofcracker explosion is quite deafening. Pets and small children are quite scared. Their wailing

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is sometimes heart-rending. It is a well-known fact that crackers emit many toxic gases andpollutants when these are burst or ignited. Gases like carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide,sulphur dioxide are very poisonous. Hard metals like potassium are also released in air.Children and patients of asthma have a disturbed night. Some get headache or begin tovomit. Let us save ourselves and our people by resolving to celebrate this Diwali withoutcrackers. The money saved by not buying crackers can be used to buy sweets, candles andlamps. These can be distributed among the poorer section of society. Thus we can inspireothers to celebrate a pollution-free Diwali.Thank you

3. In our colony, people understand the true spirit of Holithe Festival of Colours. We understandthe true spirit of the festival. This festival heralds the onset of spring. After the chilly winter,spring promises joy, warmth, pleasant flowers and sweet fruit. People welcome spring withsongs and dances. Holi, the festival of colours, makes the culmination of the month-longcelebrations.Early in the morning we assemble in the square with our musical instruments. We carrypackets of dry colours. We sing devotional songs. We visit every household to spread thecheerful message of Holithe equaliser. People apply gulal, embrace each other, and thenoffer sweets. The merry-making goes on till noon. At 2.00 pm all assemble for a communitylunch. This is followed by a musical evening. Thus we have a neat, clean, colourful andmusical Holi.

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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS

FILLING BLANKS WITH SUITABLE WORDS

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1. (a) 2. of (b) 3. by (c) 4. to (d) 2. as(e) 1. and (f) 3. a (g) 2. which (h) 2. are

2. (a) 2. has (b) 3. which (c) 4. have (d) 1. or(e) 2. under (f) 3. for (g) 2. that (h) 1. only

3. (a) 2. in (b) 3. the (c) 1. who (d) 4. when(e) 2. and (f) 3. may (g) 3. beside (h) 2. which

4. (a) 4. covered (b) 3. had (c) 2. and (d) 2. out(e) 1. breathe (f) 4. were (g) 4. their (h) 2. you

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1. (a) 3. along (b) 3. his (c) 1. bend (d) 3. them(e) 2. but (f) 1. a (g) 1. see (h) 4. that

2. (a) 2. of (b) 1. to (c) 2. is (d) 3. a(e) 4. more (f) 2. and (g) 3. feeling (h) 3. on

3. (a) 3. in (b) 1. at (c) 4. hidden (d) 3. and(e) 1. of (f) 3. being (g) 2. finished (h) 4. whose

4. (a) 3. biggest (b) 3. with (c) 2. was (d) 4. which(e) 2. made (f) 3. shaking (g) 4. off (h) 2. towards

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1. (a) 4. largest (b) 3. that (c) 1. feel (d) 3. of(e) 2. and (f) 3. the (g) 2. in (h) 2. like

2. (a) 1. who (b) 2. that (c) 2. is (d) 3. as(e) 2. for (f) 1. to (g) 2. possesses (h) 4. are

3. (a) 2. is (b) 4. many (c) 2. was (d) 2. and(e) 3. after (f) 2. worried (g) 1. that (h) 2. does

4. (a) 4. during (b) 4. Often (c) 2. is (d) 2. for(e) 3. with (f) 3. Once (g) 1. all (h) 3. each

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1. (a) 3. their (b) 2. of (c) 1. and (d) 4. learn(e) 3. before (f) 4. on (g) 1. the (h) 4. for

2. (a) 3. of (b) 2. in (c) 3. to (d) 4. could(e) 1. a (f) 2. when (g) 4. hearing (h) 2. can

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3. (a) 3. had (b) 4. among (c) 1. when (d) 2. came(e) 2. and (f) 3. crawling (g) 4. to (h) 1. though

4. (a) 2. has (b) 3. of (c) 4. that (d) 1. the(e) 2. that (f) 3. the (g) 4. between (h) 3. be

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1. (a) 4. had been practised (b) 3. were adopted(c) 2. were caused (d) 1. have been discarded

2. (a) 3. is expanding (b) 4. have spotted(c) 2. have made the discovery (d) 1. would have remained

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1. (a) 4. the rarest large (b) 3. is found in the(c) 1. is covered by thick white fur (d) 2. feed on bamboo shoots

2. (a) 2. have shown up (b) 1. was set up(c) 4. was established (d) 3. has been replaced

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1. (a) 2. shopping complex was destroyed (b) 3. 80 people were burnt alive(c) 4. two young men were seen speeding off (d) 1. the culprits would be arrested immediately

2. (a) 3. held employees at pistol point (b) 2. was shot at(c) 4. A customer alerted the police (d) 1. culprits had left with the loot

3. (a) 4. which is located (b) 3. have a few bright stars(c) 1. can be visible to (d) 2. have become invisible to

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1. (a) 2. was robbed in broad daylight(b) 4. was enjoying an afternoon siesta(c) 3. a group of masked men entered through the roof(d) 1. demanded the keys

2. (a) 4. is a symbol of safety and security (b) 3. is constructed(c) 1. should be bought (d) 2. a strong foundation should be laid

3. (a) 3. should just write down ones worries (b) 4. One must try simple yoga(c) 2. Avoiding bright light (d) 1. should be made

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1. (a) 4. Have you got admission (b) 3. When does the course begin?(c) 1. How will you spend this week? (d) 2. Where is your medical college located?

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2. (a) 4. Where are you coming from (b) 3. Why did you go there(c) 1. When did your studies (d) 2. What has happened

3. (a) 3. I went there to book (b) 4. When is he going(c) 2. you are also planning to go there (d) 1. I have an offer there

4. (a) 2. In what capacity are you working there (b) 4. do you want to leave that company(c) 3. Will you be able to join (d) 1. will be informed

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1. (a) 3. did you have to go there (b) 4. I slipped by stepping on(c) 2. Did you hurt yourself badly (d) 1. which I have got bandaged

2. (a) 4. Since when have you been (b) 3. What have you been doing(c) 1. How old is she (d) 2. What about you?

3. (a) 4. I have come here on promotion (b) 3. Why dont you come over(c) 2. That will be fine (d) 1. I live at 78, Green Park

4. (a) 3. What are you doing this weekend (b) 4. How do you like the idea(c) 3. Should I come (d) 1. have you ever visited

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1. (a) 4. Why dont you clean it up (b) 3. how can you study in this(c) 1. Cant you clean up your table (d) 2. how are you going to write

2. (a) 2. for you to drive a bike (b) 4. have bikes and they drive, why cant I(c) 3. I wont buy a bike (d) 1. I spend so much time travelling

3. (a) 4. Wont you tell me what is(b) 3. I couldnt sleep as I kept watching TV till late(c) 1. Why did you keep watching(d) 2. went to our neighbours to watch a good film as we dont have

4. (a) 3. How about spending the weekend (b) 4. Will they be at home(c) 1. have you ever been there before (d) 2. How long does it take to

SENTENCE REORDERING

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1. (a) He had a noble wife and they were happy.(b) The people of the kingdom were also happy.(c) The royal couple paid attention to all the needs of their subjects.(d) They tried their best to remove their woes.

2. (a) External or internal pressure can be the first one.Or

The first one can be external or internal pressure.(b) Unreal goals and expectations cause internal stress.(c) External stress takes place due to outside factors.(d) Anxiety is another source of stress.

OrAnother source of stress is anxiety.

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3. (a) It reduced the runway visibility to 1000 metres.(b) About a dozen flights were delayed due to it.

OrDue to it, about a dozen flights were delayed.

(c) Many incoming flights were diverted to other cities.(d) Shallow fog has been predicted for the next two days.

4. (a) These scrolls were made of papyrus.(b) Papyrus was a reedy plant that grew by the river Nile.(c) Paper was invented by the Chinese in AD 100.(d) Now computerised books have eliminated paper.

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1. (a) The doctor first makes a diagnosis of an illness.(b) He or she then decides what kind of treatment is needed.(c) Many illnesses can be treated with a course of drugs.(d) The doctor may operate if the case is serious.

2. (a) Unlike human travellers animals do not have maps.(b) Instead, they navigate by using many different clues.(c) Birds use mountains and the rivers.(d) They also use the sun and stars as a compass.

3. (a) Earlier it was very difficult to travel long distances.(b) Travellers carried their belongings on their backs.(c) There were few places to take rest on the way.(d) Therefore only very adventurous people dared to travel.

4. (a) Our country is full of talented swimmers.(b) Their potential is not fully utilized.(c) Academic subjects take precedence over other activities in school.(d) The Government has done very little to boost the sport.

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1. (a) Air taxi services will boost tourism in the state.(b) For this we need more flight landing facilities and helicopters.(c) Such services will surely promote our tourism sector.(d) They help in increasing connectivity between cities.

2. (a) Today the leisure hours of a child are spent in front of the TV(b) Nowadays the attitude of most parents is different.(c) They see work and play as two different things.(d) They feel that playing is a waste of time.

3. (a) He incurred a heavy loss in business last year.(b) The pace of life is very fast these days.(c) Earthquakes often cause great damage to life and property.(d) Floods destroy standing crops, ruin huts, houses and belongings.

4. (a) We have seen a lot of advances in medicine.(b) He decided not to contest the election this time.(c) Wind and water wash away the top layers of barren land.(d) Many areas have been declared as drought stricken due to failure of monsoon.

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1. (a) This may explain why women are troubled with chronic coughs more often.(b) Whether a person smoked or had asthma didnt appear to affect sensitivity.(c) Some experts had assumed that women are more troubled with coughing because their

airways were smaller.(d) There is a fundamental difference between men and women but boys and girls are thought

to have similar cough reflexes.2. (a) But even medical professionals seem hesitant to give up the motion that these and other

symptoms are at par for the teething course.(b) A survey found that young children suffer from a wide range of symptoms.(c) But the false notions and misconceptions about teething course lead to unnecessary

medication.(d) This may be dangerous for the life of the children.

3. (a) Children below the age of eighteen years must not drive.(b) We must wear helmets for our own protection.(c) Mobile phones must not be used while driving.(d) Traffic police is making efforts to increase safety on the roads.

4. (a) It is an antidote to stress and pain.(b) It is a good exercise for toning up facial muscles.(c) Body functions are stabilised and blood circulation is improved.(d) The only negative laughter is laughing at others.

EDITINGDETECTING & CORRECTING ERRORS

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1. (a) for to (b) but and (c) in at (d) from by(e) an a (f) find finds (g) For In (h) peoples people

2. (a) on in (b) it its (c) by at (d) a the(e) a the (f) confident confidently (g) the a (h) will would/must

3. (a) for to (b) are is (c) an a (d) on from(e) discover discovers (f) but and (g) feel feeling (h) in on

4. (a) being beings (b) date dates (c) by as (d) but and(e) value valuable (f) who which (g) provides provide (h) is are

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1. (a) in at (b) hiding hidden (c) tree trees (d) from of(e) were was (f) be being (g) they we (h) which whose

2. (a) their its (b) a the (c) on in (d) evolve evolution(e) by to (f) complexity complex (g) takes take (h) preventing prevent

3. (a) avoiding avoid (b) mud muddy (c) but and (d) were was(e) will would (f) from into (g) ate eaten (h) tiring tired

4. (a) hiring hired (b) (secretary) of (secretary) to (c) an and(d) The This (e) women woman (f) much many (g) went gone(h) learnt learn

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1. (a) lose lost (b) was is (c) waits wait (d) opportunities opportunity(e) doesnt dont (f) has have (g) on in (h) using use

2. (a) It They (b) a every (c) a an (d) to as(e) and but (f) in with (g) has have (h) what which/that

3. (a) A (aim) The (aim) (b) the for (c) on in (d) an a(e) are is (f) for to (g) between through (h) Those These

4. (a) stays stay (b) are is (c) at to (d) see seen(e) eucalyptus eucalyptuses (f) fly flies (g) in at

(h) for to

OMISSION: SUPPLYING MISSING WORD

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1. (a) refill of his (b) month. It means(c) uses the same (d) easily be misplaced(e) assume that a (f) pen every three(g) comes to four (h) that a /each /every student

2. (a) heard about the (b) is a vast(c) It is like (d) that the whole(e) But since /as anyone (f) to be careful(g) judgment while browsing (h) meet on the

3. (a) is a natural (b) covering that protects(c) enough to feel (d) extremes of heat(e) bacteria and harmful (f) entering the body(g) body in excreting (h) water through sweat

4. (a) Nehru was sworn (b) temper and modern(c) advancement which brought (d) transformation of India(e) dams to produce (f) one of his(g) not only helped (h) stepped up irrigation

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1. (a) doing more harm (b) antiseptics was more(c) and in some (d) multiplication of germs(e) aim should /must be (f) not so much(g) do their /the natural (h) revolution in the

2. (a) just as important (b) up at the(c) timing is amazingly (d) cuckoos for example(e) arrive in Britain (f) second or third(g) this, they use (h) clock that /which keeps

3. (a) in the world (b) people are overweight(c) tend to be (d) lack of physical(e) prevalent in lower (f) recognized as a(g) as an excess (h) weight that includes

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4. (a) emerges out of (b) stretches of forests(c) villages on the (d) area is an(e) so the animals (f) not as numerous(g) have been disappearing (h) lose their food

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1. (a) Most of the (b) There were traders(c) rich they were (d) happy and contented(e) peace was broken (f) people were frightened(g) Mayor of the (h) meeting to discuss

2. (a) India but most (b) land in Delhi(c) of them head (d) bazaar which is(e) It is situated (f) close to the(g) packed with foreigners (h) all over the

3. (a) properties that is (b) Belonging to the(c) known as Papaw (d) originated in southern(e) but is now (f) tropical and subtropical(g) digestion as well (h) you can munch

4. (a) beach for a (b) sailing in boats(c) activities that young (d) walking on the(e) others are content (f) sunrise and the(g) Those who have (h) that it is

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1. (a) era of electronic (b) made us very(c) gadgets which were (d) meant for our(e) important of these (f) which is not(g) device but also (h) match our fast

2. (a) programmes at several (b) is an honour(c) people who invite (d) you and expect(e) leadership from you (f) up to you(g) focused on you (h) you as a

3. (a) of a number (b) associated with the(c) Kyudo and Kemari (d) bouts were performed(e) shrines as a (f) dance to entertain(g) in the hope (h) was a ritual

4. (a) not for the (b) willing to risk(c) discomfort, this enigmatic (d) unrivalled by more(e) destinations in Asia (f) culmination of an(g) fascination with Bhutan (h) on their fourth

COMPLETING PASSAGES (using Reported Speech)

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1. (a) if he was going to attend (b) he was not sure if his mother would permit(c) to tell his mother that all of them (d) she also wanted him to do well in the next days

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2. (a) life was rather tough and that he desperately needed a job(b) that they had a vacancy in their office(c) replied that he was willing to serve in any capacity(d) if/whether he would like to work as an Accounts officer

3. (a) David had been hit by a two-wheeler the previous day(b) when it had happened(c) whether/if he was badly injured(d) but it was doubtful whether he would be able

4. (a) that she had brought her skipping rope(b) if she wanted to take a break and play(c) said that she had got too much to study(d) that she had no time for ropes

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1. (a) where his radio was (b) that he had thrown it out(c) the radio was a liar (d) it kept on saying that it was All India Radio

2. (a) she called that a full meal (b) served him twice as much the previous day(c) where he had seated the day before (d) they did that for advertising purposes

3. (a) to give him his phone number (b) him that it was in his fathers name(c) Pal what his fathers name was (d) that it was also in the directory

4. (a) where she was going (b) she was going to collect her(c) how much she had scored (d) she had got good marks in all subjects except

in Maths

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1. (a) he had missed the school bus (b) he should have reached the bus stop on time(c) had been hospitalized the previous day (d) might get well soon

2. (a) whether/if he was going to Singapore (b) whether/if he was also going(c) whether his parents would allow him (d) to tell them it was a rare chance

3. (a) had been the previous evening (b) there was an exhibition of rare paintings at theArt Gallery

(c) how well he was prepared (d) had been preparing for the whole week4. (a) she was going to attend (b) she had an interview the next day

(c) the function was at 12 oclock (d) might be able to come after the interview

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1. (a) if he knew (b) if he was badly hurt(c) which hospital was Ranjit in (d) there was nothing to worry

2. (a) he had lost his lucky bat with which he had made all his runs(b) they were playing a Delhi school the next day and he would be out for a duck(c) he could still make all the runs he wanted(d) it was the batsman and not the bat that mattered

3. (a) if he could have a small bottle (b) when it would be available(c) he could give it to her the next day (d) she would get it the next day

4. (a) if he was ready (b) the wedding was at 10.30 p.m.(c) asked him what he meant (d) he did not have any friends there

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COMPLETING NEWS REPORTS (using Headlines)

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1. (a) Amarnath shrine were killed (b) is missing hundreds of(c) the Satluj Beas canal was flooded with (d) was successfully operated

2. (a) is going to impose a ban (b) shot dead(c) will probe...had a role (d) rose to a new high

3. (a) illicit liquor have been recovered(b) two dozen people...have been killed by diseases(c) have been discovered...largest discovery of Dinosaur eggs(d) reform religious schools...is doomed

4. (a) lashed Chennai (b) that M.B.A. Classes would begin on(c) was bagged by theatre activist (d) 12 persons were injured as two buses collided

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1. (a) had to wade through chest deep water (b) have gone up considerably(c) crime rate has risen up (d) will be introduced from 2013

2. (a) was at standstill (b) has caused drought in(c) has died (d) flowers of numerous varieties were displayed/

on display3. (a) has been appointed/has taken over (b) invited Sarah Palin

(c) that robbery was the motive (d) Yuvraj would lead Board Presidents XI4. (a) will leave for Moscow (b) has proposed a law

(c) likely raise in the petrol, diesel prices (d) granted bail

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1. (a) a bomb exploded (b) visited India(c) conducted an inquiry (d) have been announced

2. (a) was called off (b) leader was arrested(c) killed 13 soldiers (d) declined the award

3. (a) killed 20 persons (b) has been postponed(c) underwent a surgery (d) has got the 17th position in Web Ranking

4. (a) organized a free eye camp (b) will celebrate Navaratri(c) killing four teenagers (d) set a new national record

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1. (a) plane tyre burst while (b) will be auctioned(c) has offered (d) were killed

2. (a) much harassment due to doctors strike (b) there was a ban on crackers(c) will be made available (d) thousands of idols has caused

3. (a) (has) created a new record (b) has been affected as Dengue hits again(c) were caused due to the (d) of shares has risen sharply due to

4. (a) was discovered by Botanists (b) will visit Russia in(c) was stabbed and robbed of (d) many cases of Dengue have been detected

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SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION

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1. 1. (c) He said that I neednt wait.2. (b) The peon asked the officer respectfully if he might go out.3. (c) He swore (by God) that he had not seen it (that).4. (d) He called upon God to witness that he had not abused him.

2. 1. (a) Priya is not so tall as Madhu. 2. (c) No one has come to see you.3. (b) No one wants to be a traitor. 4. (d) I am responsible for what I do.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS

TENSES OR USING CORRECT FORMS OF VERBS

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1. (a) (iv) invited (b) (iii) reached (c) (ii) had (d) (i) come(e) (ii) introduced (f) (iii) brought (g) (iii) served (h) (ii) came

2. (a) (iii) had (b) (ii) came (c) (iv) woke (d) (ii) started(e) (i) bark (f) (iv) awoke (g) (i) hear (h) (iv) barking

3. (a) is (b) does not know (c) have seen (d) use(e) do not know (f) has grown (g) are (h) become

4. (a) paints (b) is (c) lived (d) worked(e) was murdered (f) had united

SENTENCE STRUCTURE

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1. (a) 2. is the shop? (b) 1. you going there in the evening?(c) 4. will you go there? (d) 3. lovely an outing itd be!

2. (a) The elders give young ones gifts on festivals.(b) The boys lost their way in the jungle.(c) Monkeys attack when they are frightened.

OrWhen monkeys are frightened, they attack.

(d) Fifty-one deer died in the National Park last year.

3. (a) Most bats are harmless to people.(b) Bats are one of the worlds most misunderstood creatures.(c) There are about 1000 kinds of bats.(d) Bats account for nearly one quarter of the worlds mammal population.

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4. (a) Selflessness is a God-gifted virtue.(b) A selfless man puts aside his self. (or puts his self aside)(c) He thinks for others and works for others.(d) He seeks his happiness in the happiness of others.

CONNECTORS

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1. (a) (ii) still (b) (iii) and (c) (ii) So (d) (iii) that(e) (ii) but (f) (iii) and (g) (ii) while (h) (iii) but

2. (a) Though (b) as (c) because (d) and(e) while (f) and

3. (a) and (b) because (c) or (d) when(e) Neither (f) because

DETERMINERS

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1. (a) (iii) Some (b) (iv) these (c) (ii) the (d) (i) a(e) (iii) these (f) (iii) many (g) (iv) their (h) (iii) many

2. (a) our (b) an (c) some (d) the(e) A (f) a (g) the (h) those

3. (a) a (b) X (c) X (d) the(e) A (f) a (g) a (h) the

4. (a) the (b) an (c) most (d) An(e) a (f) the (g) The (h) a

PRONOUNS

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1. (a) (i) I (b) (ii) my (c) (iii) someone (d) (iii) no one(e) (iv) all (f) (iii) I (g) (ii) I (h) (iv) their

2. (a) your (b) our (c) She (d) her(e) them (f) they

3. (a) It (b) All (c) They (d) themselves(e) what (f) they (g) Everyone (h) some

4. (a) They (b) each other (c) this (d) one(e) everybody (f) him (g) what (h) he

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PREPOSITIONS

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1. (a) (ii) by (b) (ii) of (c) (ii) in (d) (iv) of(e) (i) With (f) (ii) into (g) (ii) Before (h) (ii) on

2. (a) (iii) of (b) (ii) of (c) (iii) of (d) (ii) in(e) (ii) over (f) (iii) of (g) (iii) in (h) (iii) in

3. (a) for (b) without (c) in (d) of(e) of (f) from (g) from (h) to

4. (a) of (b) of (c) in (d) in(e) from (f) of (g) with (h) of

5. (a) in (b) on (c) of (d) From(e) of (f) with

CLAUSES

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1. (a) 2. how you managed (b) 3. which has helped me(c) 4. what your future plan is

2. (a) 4. where you bought it from (b) 2. which is situated in Kamla Nagar(c) 4. how much it cost you

3. (a) when (b) where (c) so that (d) as if(e) if (f) because

4. (a) which (b) who (c) that (d) which(e) which (f) which

MODALS

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1. (a) May (b) can (c) shall (d) will(e) would (f) neednt

2. (a) may (b) should (c) can (d) may(e) Can (f) will

3. (a) should (b) must (c) will (d) will(e) should (f) will

4. (a) will (b) can (c) can (d) could(e) must (f) will

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PASSIVE VOICE

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1. (a) 2. was committed (b) 3. is believed (c) 4. had been forced

2. (a) 4. is killed (b) 3. can be made (c) 3. are given

3. 1. (b) were killed 2. (c) were caned 3. (d) has been developed4. (b) has been launched

NARRATION

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1. (a) 4. where he was going (b) 1. he was going to the market(c) 3. what he would bring home (d) 3. he would bring nothing

2. (a) 4. that there was a fly in his soup (b) 3. why they didnt take care(c) 3. why they served flies in soup (d) 2. that they couldnt serve elephants

3. (a) 3. if he could tell him the way (b) 4. that he could(c) 3. if he wanted one in which he could (d) 4. he did not want to stay there

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LITERATURED

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS

A SHADY PLOT (Fiction)

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1. 1. (d) Helen, the ghost2. (c) providing him plots of stories3. (b) the members of The Writers Inspiration Bureau

2. (a) Jenkins wants the narrator to write ghost stories or stories on the supernatural. Thesestories are full of horrors and the reading public wants them. Moreover John Hallocksghosts are live propositions.

(b) John wants the ghost to disappear before his wife appears on the scene. Being seen withHelen might create a wrong impression. The narrators wife would be shocked. The narratorswords show that his wife is of possessive as well as suspicious nature.

(c) The ghost spelled out the word traitor. When the Ouija board was asked to explain whatshe meant, the Ouija directed Miss Hinkle to ask Mr John Hallock. The speaker gave hername as Helen. The ladies assembled in the narrators house were shocked and surprised tolearn that someone called Helen was trying to communicate with John. They thought hehad betrayed his wife.

(d) Lavinia refers to Johns flirtations with some lady over the Ouija Board. It has been thenews reported over all the five Ouija boards in the room. She talks of the affair in the literalsense. John uses above-board in the sense of honest. Then pun in Johns statement aims atclarifying his position.

3. Sunday, 23 July 20XX 9.30 p.m.What a terrible Saturday evening I had! First of all Helen, the ghost, materialised in partsjust to announce that. I should expect no help from them in writing stories about thesupernatural. She asked me to exert my influence over all my friends and acquaintances andget them to stop using the Ouija board.Fate, however, willed otherwise. My wife Lavinia bought an Ouija board and in spite of mypersuasion, she refused to return it. To complicate the matter she not only organised an OuijaBoard party, but also compelled me to be the partner of one of her guestsMiss Laura Hinkle.This was a complete breach of the assurance given to Helen. I was not the least surprisedwhen Helen charged me of being a traitor. Helen played a prank. Every Ouija board shoutedmy name. Miss Hinkle read the name Helen on her Ouija and told Lavinia that some ladynamed Helen had been calling her husband. This was enough to arouse the streak of jealousyin my wife.In the meantime, Helen materialised. I didnt want my wife to see the apparition lest sheshould faint due to shock. She, however, felt I was hiding something from her. She accusedme of flirting with someone else. Helens presence, her brief conversation with Lavinia andher dematerising set Lavinias doubts to rest. She forgave me. Domestic bliss returned. Helenbade us good bye and disappeared. My creativity was inspired and I sat down to write.

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The actions of Helen and reactions of Lavinia and my efforts to avoid a meeting betweenthem, all now seemed funny. I felt relieved that the worst was over.

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1. 1. (c) the ghost who claims to inspire the narrator to write2. (d) pain3. (a) the shock his wife would get on learning of Helens contact with him

2. (a) Helen did not like the work of being a reader on a magazine. She decided to do somethingcreative. She found other co-ghosts who had also suffered badly like her. They organised theBureau to inspire writers without ideas and with minds soft enough to accept impressionsto do creative writing.

(b) The narrator did not use the Ouija board himself. Secondly, Helen the ghost had promisedhim a conditional support in the business of writing. He was to get all his friends andacquaintances to stop using the Ouija board. So he hesitated be a partner to Laura Hinkleduring the Ouija Board Party.

(c) After breakfast on Sunday morning, the narrator sat at his desk in the library. He heard atap at the door. A white slip of paper slid under it. Lavinia announced that she was leaving him.Her lawyer will communicate with him later. John was shocked. He wished he were dead.

(d) John feared that his wife would be shocked to see the ghost. She might even faint and falldown unconscious. He made every effort to avoid her encounter with the ghost. Hisapprehensions are proved unfou