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Word Order
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.
Explanation: The adverb “almost” modifies the verb “completed” and indicates the extent of the action. Adverbs like “almost” are usually placed before the verb they modify. For example, in “I almost forgot my keys,” “almost” shows the degree to which forgetting occurred.
2. The children arrived. (half an hour ago)
Answer: The children arrived half an hour ago.
Explanation: The phrase “half an hour ago” indicates the time of the action and is placed at the end of the sentence for clarity. Time expressions often come at the end of a sentence, such as in “We met two days ago.”
3. She does good work. (generally)
Answer: She generally does good work.
Explanation: The adverb “generally” describes how often or typically something happens. It is positioned before the verb “does” to show its frequency. For example, in “He usually wakes up early,” “usually” tells us about the regularity of waking up.
4. He doesn’t refer to a dictionary. (often)
Answer: He doesn’t often refer to a dictionary.
Explanation: The adverb “often” modifies the verb “refer” and is placed between “doesn’t” and the verb to indicate frequency. For instance, in “She doesn’t always agree,” “always” shows how frequently she agrees.
5. He has heard of Marconi. (never)
Answer: He has never heard of Marconi.
Explanation: The adverb “never” modifies “has heard” and is placed between the auxiliary verb “has” and the main verb “heard.” Adverbs of frequency like “never” often follow auxiliary verbs, as in “I have never been there.”
6. He had been in hospital. (for two months)
Answer: He had been in hospital for two months.
Explanation: The phrase “for two months” specifies the duration of the action and is placed at the end of the sentence. Duration expressions usually follow the main verb, as in “They stayed at the hotel for a week.”
10. She doesn’t play volleyball. (still)
Answer: She still doesn’t play volleyball.
Explanation: The adverb “still” indicates that the action remains unchanged over time. It is placed before “doesn’t” to show continuity. For example, “He still hasn’t replied” suggests the ongoing nature of not replying.
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.
1. – to his house-yesterday – i – went – three times
Answer: I went to his house three times yesterday.
Explanation: This sentence is rearranged into its normal order: Subject (I) + Verb (went) + Object (to his house) + Modifier (three times yesterday). The subject is the one doing the action, the verb is the action, the object is what the action is done to, and the modifier adds extra information like when or how often.
2. – before – had – been – we – there – never.
Answer: We had never been there before.
Explanation: The normal sentence order follows Subject (We) + Auxiliary Verb (had) + Adverb (never) + Main Verb (been) + Object/Place (there) + Time (before). The word “never” comes before the main verb because it modifies how the action happened.
3. – ploughing the field – almost when I called on him – finished – yesterday afternoon – he had
Answer: He had almost finished ploughing the field when I called on him yesterday afternoon.
Explanation: The order is Subject (He) + Auxiliary Verb (had) + Adverb (almost) + Main Verb (finished) + Object (ploughing the field) + Modifier (when I called on him yesterday afternoon). “Almost” tells us the degree to which the action was done and is placed before the main verb.
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?
Explanation: In questions, we invert the auxiliary verb (Have) and the subject (they). The structure becomes Auxiliary Verb (Have) + Subject (they) + Adverb (nearly) + Main Verb (finished) + Object (sweeping the floor) + Place (in the kitchen).
5. – thoroughly last week – cleaned – the classrooms – were.
Answer: The classrooms were thoroughly cleaned last week.
Explanation: This is a passive sentence. The subject (The classrooms) comes first, followed by the verb phrase (were cleaned) and the modifier (thoroughly last week). In passive voice, the subject receives the action.
8. – hardly this year – able – be – her education – to complete – she will.
Answer: She will hardly be able to complete her education this year.
Explanation: The order is Subject (She) + Auxiliary Verb (will) + Adverb (hardly) + Verb Phrase (be able) + Infinitive Verb (to complete) + Object (her education) + Time Modifier (this year). The word “hardly” shows difficulty and modifies the verb phrase.
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
Explanation: Adjectives follow a specific order in English: opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, and purpose. “Cheap” is an opinion, “yellow” is a color, and “cotton” is a material. So, they are arranged accordingly: opinion > color > material.
2. a ring (gold, cheap)
Answer: a cheap gold ring
Explanation: The adjective “cheap” (opinion) comes before “gold” (material) because opinions precede materials in the adjective order.
3. a house (new, stone)
Answer: a new stone house
Explanation: “New” (age) comes before “stone” (material) because age precedes material in the adjective order.
4. a pen (French, new)
Answer: a new French pen
Explanation: “New” (age) comes before “French” (origin) because age adjectives are placed before origin adjectives.
5. a car (grey, large, Indian)
Answer: a large grey Indian car
Explanation: “Large” (size) comes before “grey” (color), and “grey” comes before “Indian” (origin) following the order: size > color > origin.
6. a shirt (green, nylon, wet)
Answer: a wet green nylon shirt
Explanation: “Wet” (opinion/state) comes before “green” (color), and “green” comes before “nylon” (material). The order is opinion > color > material.
7. a corridor (dark, narrow)
Answer: a dark narrow corridor
Explanation: “Dark” (opinion/appearance) comes before “narrow” (shape). Opinions or descriptive states precede shape.
10. a carpet (beautiful, multicoloured, square)
Answer: a beautiful square multicoloured carpet
Explanation: “Beautiful” (opinion) comes before “square” (shape), and “square” comes before “multicoloured” (color). Opinions precede shapes, which precede colors.
Invitations
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 Shivaji Memorial High School, Pune, cordially invite you to the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of our school.
- Date: January 25
- Time: 4:00 PM
- Venue: School Auditorium, Shivaji Memorial High School, Laxmi Road, Pune
Your presence will honour this milestone as we celebrate 50 years of learning, growth, and success.
Kindly join us for an evening of performances and memories.
RSVP: The Principal, Shivaji Memorial High School, Laxmi Road, Pune
Reply from a Guest Unable to Attend
To
The Principal,
Shivaji Memorial High School,
Laxmi Road, Pune
Dear Principal,
Thank you for your kind invitation to the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Shivaji Memorial High School on January 25. I feel honoured to have been considered for this special occasion.
Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend as I will be travelling abroad during that time. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the school on this remarkable milestone and wish you a memorable and joyous celebration.
With warm regards,
Rajesh Mehta
Flat No. 12, Poonam Residency, Kothrud, Pune
Practice Paper-15
Question 1
Write a composition (300-350 words) on any one of the following:
(i) 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: No Legacy is So Rich as Honesty
In the quiet town of Varanasi, there lived a humble man named Ramesh. He ran a small grocery shop, Ramesh Kirana Store, at Kabir Chowk. Known for his straightforward nature, he believed honesty was the best way to live.
One monsoon morning, an elderly customer named Mr. Sharma came to Ramesh’s shop. He purchased rice, lentils, and sugar, handing over a thousand-rupee note. Distracted by the pouring rain, Sharma forgot to collect the change. Ramesh noticed this but couldn’t call out as Sharma had already walked away in the downpour. Ramesh kept the change aside, hoping Sharma would return.
Days passed, but there was no sign of Sharma. Ramesh resisted the urge to use the money, even when sales were low. Some neighbors mocked him, saying, “Why are you holding onto it? Who will know if you keep it?” Ramesh only smiled and said, “I will know.”
One week later, Sharma returned to the shop looking worried. He hesitantly asked, “Did I leave my change here last time?” Without a word, Ramesh pulled out the envelope where he had kept Sharma’s money and handed it over. Tears welled up in Sharma’s eyes as he said, “I had given up hope. Thank you for your honesty.”
Word of Ramesh’s action spread. The local newspaper even wrote an article about it. People began to trust him more, and his shop’s business flourished. One day, a businessman named Mr. Arora approached Ramesh, offering to partner with him in a larger store venture, saying, “Your honesty is worth more than any qualification.”
Ramesh’s life changed, but his principles didn’t. He taught his children that wealth could come and go, but the respect earned through honesty lasts forever. Indeed, no legacy is as rich as honesty.
(iv) Describe how you celebrate your favourite festival.
Answer: Diwali Celebration at Home
Diwali, the festival of lights, is my favorite festival. Every year, my family and I celebrate it with great joy and togetherness. This year, we celebrated Diwali on 12th November at our house in Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad. The preparations began a week in advance, with everyone taking part in cleaning and decorating the house.
On the morning of Diwali, my mother and I made rangoli at the entrance of our house using bright colors and flower petals. My younger brother, Aarav, helped in putting up fairy lights around the windows and in the garden. The entire house looked beautiful and cheerful.
In the evening, we wore new clothes. I wore a pink salwar suit that my father had bought for me from Lajpat Nagar market. Aarav wore a traditional kurta-pajama. My grandparents joined us for the puja. We performed the Lakshmi Puja with flowers, diyas, and sweets. My father recited the mantras while my mother prepared the prasad, which included laddoos and kheer.
After the puja, we lit diyas all around the house. The sight of flickering lights in every corner filled me with happiness. Then, we went to the terrace to burst crackers. My favorite ones were the sparklers and the flowerpots. Aarav was thrilled to burst small rockets. We made sure to follow safety measures and avoided loud crackers to keep it safe and less noisy.
Later, we visited our neighbors to exchange sweets and wish them a happy Diwali. My best friend, Ananya, lives next door, and she gave me homemade gujiyas. We sat together for some time, talking and laughing.
By the end of the day, our house was filled with the aroma of delicious food, the sounds of laughter, and the glow of lights. Diwali always brings warmth and happiness to our family, making it a festival I eagerly wait for every year.
(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.
[Image description: The image shows a flooded street with vehicles and pedestrians navigating through the water. A man on a scooter is seen riding through the waterlogged road, while another person walks cautiously in the background. The surroundings include trees and buildings, indicating an urban area affected by heavy rain or poor drainage.]
Answer: The Flooded Morning
It was a Monday morning like no other. The night before, the rain had poured relentlessly, showing no signs of mercy. By dawn, the streets of Lakshmi Nagar, a bustling urban neighborhood, were completely submerged in water. The drainage system, as always, had failed to handle the deluge, leaving everyone to face a difficult day ahead.
Rajesh, a middle-aged man who worked as a delivery agent, started his day as usual. His scooter was his lifeline, and no amount of water could keep him away from his work. As he rode cautiously through the flooded streets, the water splashed around him, soaking his shoes and trousers. He muttered under his breath, frustrated yet resigned to the situation. The parcel strapped to his back had to be delivered, come what may.
On the same street, Mohan, a fruit vendor, was wading through the knee-deep water, carrying two bags filled with supplies for his stall. His slippers struggled to keep a grip on the slippery ground, and his pants were rolled up as high as they could go. He looked at Rajesh with a faint smile, as if to share an unspoken understanding of their shared plight.
Children stood on balconies, watching the chaos unfold below. Cars were stalled in the water, some drivers helplessly pushing their vehicles to the side of the road. A small shopkeeper tried to sweep water out of his shop, his face showing a mixture of anger and defeat.
Despite the inconvenience and frustration, life went on. People navigated through the water, helping each other when needed. Rajesh stopped briefly to assist an elderly man who had dropped his bag in the water. Mohan, too, offered his shoulder to a young boy who was struggling to get to the other side of the street.
The flooded street reflected not just the rain but also the resilience of people. They fought through the chaos, adapting to the situation with determination and kindness. It was a scene that captured the spirit of an ordinary city grappling with an extraordinary challenge.
Question 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 advise 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:
To
Dr. Arvind Kumar
Career Counsellor
Knowledge Pathways Institute
JP Nagar, Bengaluru – 560078
10 December 2024
Subject: Invitation to Conduct a Career Guidance Session at Green Valley High School
Dear Dr. Kumar,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to invite you to Green Valley High School to guide our students on their career choices. As the President of the Cultural Academy, I am keen to provide our students with meaningful advice to help them plan their future.
We have around 200 students from Classes 9 to 12, aged between 14 and 18 years, who are eager to learn about different career paths. They are interested in fields like engineering, medicine, design, arts, business, and others. Many students are also curious about the latest career options, such as AI, data science, and digital marketing. They have questions about the qualifications required, the challenges involved, and how to choose a path that suits their strengths.
We would be honored if you could visit our school on a date of your convenience in January 2025. Your session will inspire and help the students make informed decisions about their future. The school auditorium is fully equipped for interactive presentations.
Please let us know your availability so that we can make arrangements accordingly. We look forward to your positive response.
Yours sincerely,
Ananya Rao
President, Cultural Academy
Green Valley High School
(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:
Dear Riya,
I hope you’re doing well! We just had a Fire Fighting Week at school, and it was amazing. The fire department officers taught us how to use fire extinguishers, handle emergencies, and evacuate safely.
We learned to “stop, drop, and roll” if clothes catch fire and to avoid lifts during a fire. They showed us how to deal with kitchen and electrical fires and stressed the importance of fire alarms and escape plans.
I’m planning to discuss a safety plan with my family. It feels good to know these life-saving tips. Wish you were here to experience it too!
Take care,
Ananya
Question 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:
St. Xavier’s High School, Jaipur
Notice
Inter-House Halloween Contest
Date: December 11
The school is organising an Inter-House Halloween Contest for students of Classes VI to IX. The event will include Mask Designing and Pumpkin Carving. It is a chance to showcase your creativity and have fun with your friends.
The contest will take place in the school auditorium on October 28 during school hours. Students interested in participating are requested to register their names with their respective house captains by October 20.
R. Mehta
Cultural Secretary
(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@example.com
Subject: Request for Judges for Inter-House Halloween Contest
Dear Dr. Sharma,
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to inform you about an Inter-House Halloween Contest being organised at St. Xavier’s High School, Jaipur, for our students of Classes VI to IX. The event, which includes Mask Designing and Pumpkin Carving, will take place in our school auditorium on October 28 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
We would be grateful if you could kindly send two teachers from your esteemed school to judge the contest. Their experience and expertise would greatly enhance the quality and fairness of the evaluation.
Please let us know if the teachers would be available to join us for this occasion. We look forward to your response.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Warm regards,
R. Mehta
Cultural Secretary
St. Xavier’s High School, Jaipur
Question 4
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
One summer Aksionov, a young merchant, was going to the Nizhny fair. But his wife forbade him from going to the fair because of a nightmare she had the previous night in which she had seen him with greyed hair. Disregarding his wife’s dream, Aksionov left for the fair. When he had travelled half-way, he met a merchant whom he knew, and they put up at the same inn for the night. They had some tea together, and then went to bed in adjoining rooms.
When Aksionov had gone about twenty-five miles the next day, he stopped for the horses to be fed. Aksionov rested awhile in the passage of the inn. Suddenly a horse cart drove up with tinkling bells and an official got off, followed by two soldiers. He came to Aksionov and began to question him, asking him who he was and whence he came. Then the official, calling the soldiers, said, “I am the Police-Officer of this district, and I question this man because the merchant with whom he spent last night has been found with his throat cut.” The soldiers and the Police-Officer unstrapped Aksionov’s luggage and searched it. Suddenly the officer drew a knife out of a bag, crying, ‘Whose knife is this?’ Aksionov swore he had not done anything wrong, and that the knife was not his. The Police-Officer ordered the soldiers to bind Aksionov and to put him in the cart. Then the trial came on: he was charged with murdering a merchant from Ryazan, and robbing him of twenty thousand roubles.
For the next twenty-six years Aksionov lived as a convict in Siberia. His hair turned white as snow, and his beard grew long, thin, and grey. Resigned to his plight, he dedicated his life to God. All his mirth vanished; he spoke little, and never laughed.
One day a fresh gang of convicts came to the prison. Aksionov sat down near the newcomers and listened with downcast air to what the new convicts were saying. One of the new convicts, a tall, strong man of sixty, was from Vladimir. He said, “My name is Makar, and they also call me Semyonich.” When Aksionov heard these words, he felt sure he was the man who had killed the merchant.
That night, when Aksionov was lying on his bed, someone came quietly and sat down on his bed. Aksionov peered through the darkness and recognised Makar. Makar Semyonich bent close over Aksionov, and whispered, ‘Ivan Aksionov, forgive me!’ ‘It was I who killed the merchant and hid the knife among your things. I meant to kill you too, but I heard a noise outside, so I hid the knife in your bag and escaped out of the window. I will now confess that it was I who killed the merchant, and will be released and can go to your home.’ When Aksionov heard him sobbing, he, too, began to weep. ‘God will forgive you!’ said he. And at these words his heart grew light, and the longing for home left him.
Next morning, when the order for his release came, Aksionov was already dead.
(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: (a) detached
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
Answer: (d) longing
(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 fair because she had a nightmare about him having grey hair, which she considered ominous. Aksionov, however, disregarded her warning and left for the fair.
(b) What did the Police-Officer find in Aksionov’s bag?
Answer: The Police-Officer found a knife in Aksionov’s bag, which was used as evidence to accuse him of murdering the merchant.
(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 sentenced to live 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 to the prison?
Answer: Upon hearing the name Makar, Aksionov felt certain that this was the man who had killed the merchant and framed him.
(e) What did Makar Semyonich tell Aksionov when he came to see him at night?
Answer: Makar Semyonich confessed to Aksionov that he was the one who killed the merchant and hid the knife in Aksionov’s bag. He asked for Aksionov’s forgiveness and said he intended to confess the crime to secure his release.
(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.
Answer: Aksionov, wrongfully accused of murder, spent twenty-six years in a Siberian prison. He endured hardship, lost his joy, and turned to God for solace. His hair turned white, and he became quiet and resigned. Despite his innocence, he accepted his fate with grace, embodying forgiveness and peace until his death.
Question 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……… (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 ……… (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, ……… (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!
Answer:
- used
- postal
- was started
- to convey
- changed
- encountered
- known
- developed
(ii) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.
1. We must live………honest work.
Answer: by
2. The meeting is…………half past two.
Answer: at
3. Farmers look……….to a better standard of living.
Answer: forward
4. She walked slowly…………the road.
Answer: along
5. The old man sat ………….. the fire.
Answer: by
6. The sun sank …………. the horizon.
Answer: below
7. Where did all these goods come ……………. ?
Answer: from
8. Her house is bigger ………. mine.
Answer: than
(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.
Answer: (d) You will be given your admit card after you have cleared your dues.
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.
Answer: (c) Let us go out as I am bored.
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.
Answer: (d) My shirt had been cleaned before it was returned.
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.
Answer: (d) Unless he works regularly, Bhaskar will not succeed.
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.
Answer: (d) After dressing up, Rima had prepared tea.
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.
Answer: (a) The rough sea prevented the ship from sailing.
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