Part I - Active and Passive Voice

Directions: Change the following sentences from active voice to passive voice or vice versa.

1. The teacher graded the tests.

2. The cake was baked by my mom.

3. The baby was carried by her father.

4. The committee will make a decision.

5. The dog chased the cat.

6. The storm destroyed the house.

7. The audience was watching the movie.

8. The thief stole the purse.

9. The company hired a new employee.

10. The team won the championship.

Part II - The Gift

Directions: Answer the following questions based on the short story "The Gift" by Rabindranath Tagore.

11. Who is the protagonist of the story?

12. What is the name of the protagonist's wife?

13. What is the protagonist's profession?

14. What gift did the protagonist receive from the king?

15. Why did the protagonist refuse to sell the gift?

16. How did the protagonist's wife react to the gift?

17. What did the protagonist do with the gift?

18. What happened to the gift in the end?

19. What is the theme of the story?

20. How does the story reflect Tagore's beliefs and values?

Part III - Invictus

Directions: Answer the following questions based on the poem "Invictus" by William Ernest Henley and
the life of Nelson Mandela.

21. What is the meaning of the word "invictus"?

22. Who wrote the poem "Invictus"?

 23. What is the theme of the poem?

24. How does the poem reflect Nelson Mandela's life?

25. What was Nelson Mandela's role in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa?

26. How long was Nelson Mandela imprisoned?

27. Where was Nelson Mandela imprisoned?

28. What is Robben Island?

29. Who was the president of South Africa when Nelson Mandela was released from prison?

30. What was the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?

31. What was Nelson Mandela's message to South Africans?

32. What was the significance of the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa?

33. How did the Springboks rugby team contribute to the post-apartheid reconciliation process?

34. What was the outcome of the 1995 Rugby World Cup?

35. How does the poem "Invictus" relate to the events of the 1995 Rugby World Cup?

36. What is the significance of the line "I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul"?

37. How does this line relate to Nelson Mandela's life?

38. How did Nelson Mandela inspire people around the world?

39. How did Nelson Mandela's life and work impact society?

40. What can we learn from Nelson Mandela's life and work?

Part IV - Vocabulary

Directions: Choose the correct word to complete the following sentences.

41. The __________ sun was shining brightly in the sky. a. scorching b. freezing c. boiling d. icy

42. The __________ of the piano filled the concert hall. a. melody b. harmony c. rhythm d. beat

43. The __________ of the forest was breathtaking. a. scenery b. environment c. landscape d. view

44. The __________ rainstorm caused flooding in the streets. a. heavy b. light c. gentle d. soft

45. The __________ of the book was very interesting. a. plot b. setting c. character