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 MODULE ONE (READING) CA 1B (Reading – Poem)
CA 1A (Reading – Poem) 1. (a) (iii) lazy
1. (a) catch flu (b) (iv) does not let anyone else enjoy the fire
(b) someone smiled at him (c) (i) simile
(c) saw that person smiling (d) (iii) line 10
(d) 'get infected' with the epidemic of smiles so (e) (iv) filling his belly
that everyone keeps smiling (f) (iv) finishing his food fast
2. (A) EXPRESSION FROM (B) POSSIBLE MEANING (g) (ii) a deep hole
THE POEM (h) (i) "He is just a sack"
(a) Smiling is infectious u u Let the world see/enjoy your
2. OPINION EVIDENCE FROM THE POEM
smile.
(b) Someone saw my u u One person's smile causes (a) A sleepy, lazy dog He wakes only to scratch his fleas.
grin another person to smile. He's just a sack of snoring dog.
(c) Don't leave it u u Let's start a 'Smile please!' He will not race, he will not romp.
undetected movement. He'll stay snoring where he's put.
(d) Start an epidemic u u Let's make the world sick of (b) A messy/dirty dog He rolls in cowclap up to his eyes.
quick our smiles.
(c) A voracious eater/ He saves his strength for gobble and
u u My smile was noticed by
A greedy dog chomp.
someone.
He'll work as hard .... Emptying
3. (a) (i) Option 1 his dinner dish.
(b) (ii) abcb
CA 2 (Reading – Poem)
(c) (ii) Option 2
1. (a) (iii) similarities between balloons and human
4. Yes, I would most certainly smile back to
beings
someone who gives me a smile. It is but a
(b) (ii) the destiny of human beings
natural, instinctive response that is infectious
and spreads from one person to another and (c) (iv) balloons
makes everyone's day. Smiling is the surest (d) (iii) whispers
and the cheapest way of making the world a (e) (iii) a dew drop flowing down a balloon
happier place to live in. 2. (a) similarity (b) human beings (c) going

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 (d) end-up (e) destiny (f) life
3. (a) (i) they rub cheeks affectionately
(ii) they whisper secrets/share secrets
(b) (i) their lives are uncertain
(ii) they experience joys and sorrows
7. u Save water, Save the planet!
u Water is Our Lifeline, Save it!
u Save Water Drop by Drop
u Save Water or Die Thirsty!
u Be a Water Warrior

CA 3 (Reading – Passage) Save Every Drop of it!

1. (a) (iii) it will always be available CA 4 (Reading – Passage)

(b) (iv) we won't get enough drinking water 1. (a) flower arrangement

(c) (i) wastage of water (b) to live; flowers

(d) (iv) washing cars (c) (i) Odd number

(e) (iii) all Indians (ii) Placement of flowers

2. (a) time; quantity (iii) Length of flowers

(b) Conservation of water (iv) earth and heaven

(c) turn off the taps (v) rhythm and movement

(d) the different daily activities which result (d) (i) its asymmetrical composition and

in wastage of water (ii) its use of 'empty' space and lack of clutter

(e) agriculture is the primary occupation of (e) (i) nature

most of its people (ii) Patience
(f) without water we all will die of thirst and (iii) Discipline
dehydration but we can survive without (iv) present
any gold in our possession (vi) possessions
3. prudently 2. (a) No, Ikebana is not restricted to flowers
4. (iii) FACTS – 1, 4; OPINIONS – 2, 3 only. Other plant materials like branches,

5. (i) Options 1 and 4 barks, leaves, grass, moss, fruits or even

seeds can be used.
6. (i) I will not run water tap while brushing
teeth. Instead, I will use a mug of water to (b) The art of Ikebana believes in the

rinse my mouth after brushing. simplicity in the sense that it uses only a
few items. The empty space is also used
(ii) I will have any leaking taps immediately
and there is no clutter. 'Less' is considered
repaired to prevent any water wastage.
to be 'plenty' in this art. One can create a
(iii) I will use a bucket of water to bathe instead
beautiful arrangement with just one flower.
on running the shower which results in the
(c) Ikebana brings one close to nature by getting
wastage of water.
one to know the feel and texture of various
(iv) I will fill only as much water in my tumbler
flowers and the seasons they bloom in.
as I can drink thus ensuring no drinking
3. (iii) Option 3
water is wasted. (Any two)
4. (iii) unattractive

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 5. (iv) busy
6. Yes, Ikebana is worth learning as an elegant
art. One, it brings one close to nature. Two, it
instills patience and discipline. Three, it is a
good stress buster. Four, it teaches us to be in
the present, not be attached to things. It
teaches the importance of simplicity and
frugality.
CA 5 (Reading – Passage)
1. (a) (iv) stolen something important
(b) (ii) anger
(c) (iv) temptation
(d) (iii) chosen the wrong means of doing a
good thing
(e) (iv) Both repented and vowed never to
repeat their mistakes
(f) (iv) realize
(g) (ii) childish ignorance of the right and the
wrong
(h) (ii) in a secret manner
2. (c) guilty
(d) disturbed
(e) ashamed
(g) upset
3. (a) Jawaharlal Nehru stole one of his father's
pens from his study thinking that his father
had two pens and he could not possibly use
both of them at the same time.
(b) Because he did not like the way his son had
taken his pen without his permission.
(c) After his father had severely scolded him,
Jawahar Lal cried bitterly and rushed to
his mother for solace and sympathy.
(d) To pay for the latter's debt of twenty-five rupees.
(e) In the letter, Gandhiji described his act of
stealing and promised that he would never
steal again. He also urged his father to
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punish him as severely as he wished and
begged him not to feel pained about it in
any way.
(f) He was deeply touched by the honesty of
his little boy.
4. Two important lessons learnt by Jawaharlal were:
(i) Never do things on the sly.
(ii) Never disobey your father/mother/elders.
Two important lessons learnt by Gandhiji were:
(i) Never do an unrighteous thing.
(ii) Always be good and truthful.
5. I THINK GANDHIJI IS... EVIDENCE FROM THE POEM
(a) Innocent He stole a bit of gold from his
brothers armlet to pay for the
latter's debt.
(b) Truthful He wrote a letter to his father
confessing his crime.
(c) Conscientious He lost all peace of mind after
stealing.
He told his father that he should be
punished severely for the crime.
(d) Determined/Resolute He vowed never to do any
unrighteous deed again. He strove
to be good and truthful forever.
(Any two)
6. I think in those days, it was perhaps all-right
for fathers to spank their children to correct
and reform them, but not these days. Corporal
punishment in any form and abuse of children
in any form is a crime punishable by law.
Therefore, I do not approve of any beating,
scolding or shaming. Instead parents should
engage their children in a conversation and
make them realize their mistake and get them
to promise to reform themselves.
7. I think there is a bit of both Jawaharlal Nehru
and Gandhiji in my mindset. I am tempted to
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 give myself the pleasure of indulging in luxury 4. (a) Ask for a clarification before moving on.
– expensive pens, expensive toys, expensive (b) Thank the teacher.
clothes, and expensive food. In wanting all this,
(c) Approach the teacher after the class or
I tend to forget what is right and what is wrong
during recess. And if the questions are
for me. Sometimes, I have to pay a price for this
related, ask them one by one.
tendency. At the same time, I am kind and
5. (a) (i) tiresome (ii) lengthy
conscientious like Gandhiji. I cannot see anyone
in pain and I go out of the way to help him/her. (b) (iii) quicken

Similarly, if I end up committing a mistake, I 6. (ii) I listen to my teacher carefully, but I have
cannot rest until I have accepted it, repented it trouble grasping the subject.
and corrected it or have accepted consequences CA 6A (Reading – Passage)
of or punishment for it.
1. (a) (iv) physical fitness
CA 6 (Reading – Passage) (b) (iv) year
1. (Column I) (Column II) (c) (ii) sixth
PARAGRAPH NO. TITLES/HEADINGS (d) (i) 2019
A. (i) Wait for the Right Opportunity (e) (iii) sixty
B. (ii) Draw Attention, Get Noticed (f) (iv) videos
C. (iii) Missed a Class? (g) (iii) 1549
D. (iv) Ask for Real Life Examples (h) (iv) 1493

E. (v) One Question at a Time, Please! (i) (iv) 1553

F. (vi) Before the Test (j)) (iii) Option 3

G. (vii) Be Brief, Be Specific (k) (iv) To ensure India's place among the

(viii) Pay Attention world's cleanest nations

2. This slogan enjoins upon me the responsibility
2. (a) "What did I miss yesterday when I was
of doing all I can to keep my city neat and clean
absent?"
as well as environment friendly. I need to bring
(b) "Could you give me a real-world example a certain amount of ownership to the city, its
of how this information can be used?" facilities and locale and keep an eye on what is
(c) "Excuse me." wrong and what is right with it and coordinate
3. (a) because it is rude to say so with the local authorities and fellow residents

(b) because it gives the impression that the to make it a smart and eco-friendly city.

student is trying to disturb the class PA 1 (Reading – Poem)

(c) in order to concentrate and listen 1. (a) (i) increased in intensity gradually
attentively (b) (iii) advanced quietly at first

(d) because a teacher does not have the time (c) (iv) it destroys everything it can find
to answer all of them. Moreover other (d) (iv) with a variety of sounds
students too have questions to ask (e) (iv) controllable

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 (f) (iii) 16 2. (a) False (b) False (c) True (d) True (e) False
(g) (iv) tendrils 3. bobbed
(h) (ii) the sound the burning twigs make
4. COLUMN A COLUMN B
2. (a) spark (b) grows (c) blaze (d) mad (e) stalks (PURPOSE OF THE MESSAGE (EXAMPLE)
(f) spreads (g) douse (h) destroys IN A BOTTLE)

3. Fire can be both 'destructive' and 'life-giving'. (a) Seeking help u u "I'm just trying to find out
It is considered sacred in many cultures and is
how far my message can
go. I release such messages
even worshipped as a god or divine force in
in my free time."
some cultures. It is necessary for making our
(b) Sending a u u "The world is going to be
food safe and tasty to eat. It is needed in many
message of destroyed as soon as this of
domestic and industrial processes; for example
love/goodwill love/goodwill message
worshipping, cooking and shaping, moulding
reaches ashore. Beware!"
and casting things. It is also necessary in
(c) Having fun/ u u "The bottle with this message
keeping our homes warm in winters.
passing time was released by St. Louise
PA 2 (Reading – Passage) Institute of Oceanography
1. (a) (ii) she applied oil on it on 1st May 1969 to study
ocean currents. If you find
(b) (i) 4
it, please call this toll free
(c) (iii) the act of cutting the jackfruit number…"
(d) (ii) making others feel special (d) Creating a u u "Love, peace and joy to you.
(e) (iv) admiration hoax God bless you!"
(f) (ii) for a week (e) Conducting u u "SOS! My boat is sunk and
(g) (iii) suspense
experiments/ I’m stuck on Island White
research Rose!
(h) (iv) I was so surprised and shocked that I
couldn't speak a word. PA 4 (Reading – Passage)
2. (a) The final act of cutting the jackfruit that 1. (a) Born
the author's Uncle had brought. (b) 2005
(b) The knife looked like a toy in her skillful (c) Type II Diabetes
hands and she did not let a drop of oil spill (d) talking about healthy eating
either on the floor or on her clothes. (e) Created one of the winning recipes
(c) Because, at merely ten years of age he/ she (f) Happy Org
was being invited to participate in the
(g) Kid's State Dinner
skillful task of cutting jackfruit.
(h) New York
PA 3 (Reading – Passage) (i) Struck a partnership
1. (a) (ii) sending love (iii) satisfying curiosity (j) Jr. Chef Advisor for Hyatt Hotels
(b) (ii) for fun (iii) for time-pass (k) youngest Certified Integrative Nutrition
(c) (ii) shipping times (iii) naval operations Health Coach

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 (l) published
2. (a) False (b) False (c) True (d) True (e) True
(f) True (g) False (h) False
3. One, her success in reversing her father's
Type 2 diabetes.
Two, the increasing number of children
diagnosed with diabetes, heart disease and
obesity due to wrong diet.
4. nuances
5. I think I will take eat all of them but in
moderate and controlled way. I will alternate
dal chapati with sambar and rice and cheesy
pasta or any other dishes of my choice to
create a balance between nutrition and
satisfaction of taste buds. Even the so called
unhealthy fast food can be made 'healthy' if it
does not contain too much of processed
ingredients and has plenty of vegetables and
other nutritious ingredients thrown in.
PA 5 (Reading – Passage)
1. (a) Archytas of Tarentum
(b) the familiar pass time of the orients even
before that
(c) who have the skill to fly kites
(d) of about 15 miles per hour
(e) (i) there is the danger from network of
power lines
(ii) to spruce up the city’s image
2. (a) to measure distance of enemy fort wall
(b) to keep away evil spirits
(c) Malaysia
(d) to learn the atmospheric temperature
(e) to prove lightning’s electric nature
(f) to guard their homes on stilts
3. (iv) 1-E, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B
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PA 6 (Reading – Passage)
1. (a) chef; hotelier
(b) bake a batch of chocolate butter drop do
cookies
(c) Theory 1: Chocolate chip cookies were
invented accidentally when the chopped-up
bits of a Nestle semi-sweet chocolate that
Ruth had added did not bled entirely into
the batter and gave rise to the cookies.
Theory 2: Chocolate cookies were an outcome
of a deliberately carried out experiment in
order to come up with something different.
(d) One, after the recipe appeared in Wakefield's
"Tried and True", it was picked up and
published by many newspapers and
magazines. It was also featured in radio
programmes.
Two, Ruth Wakefield's interviews were relayed
following the popularity of the cookies,
which further led to more popularity.
(e) get the right to chocolate cookie recipe and
use the name 'Toll House' ...... be assured of
free supply of chocolate for life and a job of a
consultant.
(f) One, it was an inexpensive food.
Two, it was a tasty comfort food.
(g) was an ideal choice in times of anxiety,
stress and hunger pangs
(h) was mass-produced as a dessert. The cookies
were sold in restaurants and cafes, and its
refrigerated dough was sold in supermarkets.
(i) It was mass produced and sold in
restaurants and cafes. Its ready to use
dough was available in supermarkets. It
was a favourite comfort food.
(j) the chocolate cookie recipe was modified to
suit local palates and choices
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 2. (a) (ii) the chocolate chip cookie was invented (g) (iii) stanza 6
(b) (i) in 1938 (h) (iii) stanzas 3 and 6
(c) (ii) Chocolate butter drop do cookies 2. (a) The image of a protector, provider and hero
(d) (iv) acquisition of the recipe by Nestle of the family.

(e) (iv) Today's chocolate chip cookie recipes (b) Soft and sentimental heart.
take care of local preferences and choice (c) Because they are busy running the difficult
of people. race of life for their families.
3. (iv) Mom topped the cake with ice-cream. 3. (i) Compliment their fathers as often as they
can
PA 6A (Reading – Passage)
(ii) Try and understand their father's feelings
1. (a) (iv) Asia-Pacific
and emotions
(b) (iii) Asia-Pacific
(iii) Do things that their dads will be proud of
(c) (ii) Europe and Africa
(iv) Appreciate what their father does for the
(d) (iii) 2024
family (Any two)
(e) (iv) 2021
4. abcb
(f) (iv) costs of international travel
5. He never looks for praise
(g) (iii) Middle East
And works tirelessly nights and days
(h) (iii) 94%
Just to keep us happy and well-fed
(i) (i) lower than its pre-pandemic levels
Like a true leader he has led
2. (a) True (b) False (c) True (d) True (e) False
His family on the path of joy
3. (i) It has drastically reduced the number of
How much we are indebted to the Old Boy!
tourists worldwide.
HA 2 (Reading – Passage)
(ii) It has caused a nosedive in revenue earned
by the industry. 1. (a) (ii) Cairns

(iii)The pace of recovery is slow due to mobility (b) (i) a wrong turn
restrictions, vaccine rates, and low traveller (c) (iii) caring and self-sacrificing
confidence. (d) (iv) steady

HA 1 (Reading – Poem) (e) (ii) cell-phone signals were not available

1. (a) (ii) Fathers are not understood or praised there

enough (f) (ii) Sentence I is the cause of Sentence II.

(b) (ii) pays all the bills (g) (ii) Person 2

(c) (iii) Fathers often lack emotions (h) (iii) honoured

(d) (iv) make their families happy and proud 2. (a) She raised an alarm.
of them (b) They were spotted by a farmer, Tom Wagner.
(e) (iii) stanza 7 They were all hungry and appeared
(f) (ii) stanza 5 dehydrated but stable.

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 (c) (i) He gave only limited food to his sons effort, sometimes even money to conserve and
and collected rainwater to drink to save animals, plants and ecosystems in danger.
prevent dehydration.
HA 4 (Reading – Passage)
(ii) He stayed near the vehicle and attracted
1. (a) First wire cable footbridge erected in
the attention by laying out high-visibility
Philadelphia, U.S.A.
items around it.
(b) Stranded-wire cable used in mining industry.
(iii) He lit fires to keep himself and his
children warm. (c) First under-sea telegraph cable became

(iv) He established routines for his sons functional.

and kept them occupied. (d) distribution of electricity through supply
(d) It helped them to overcome the shortage of cables.
drinking water. They collected rainwater in (e) coaxial cables developed to improve signal
a plastic container. transmission.
3. (a) ordeal (b) perished (f) optical fibre cables developed.
4. One should not panic in times of crises and try 2. (a) stranded-wire cable ®
mining
to make use of the limited resources at hand.
(b) supply cable ®
electricity distribution
HA 3 (Reading – Passage)
(c) coaxial cable ®
improved signal
1. (a) the view of the waves glowing in a blue- transmission
green light (d) optical fibre cable ®
high speed computer
(b) that all was not well with the sea water data transmission
(c) it had eaten bio-luminescent algae called 3. (a) simple telegraph wire
Noctiluca scintillans
(b) both of them have colour-coded coating
(d) (i) pollution
(c) (i) To carry submarine telecommunications
(ii) higher temperature of sea water
signals around the world
(e) the agricultural water that is filled with
(ii) To provide on-land cable TV services
pesticides drains into the sea
4. boosted
(f) the glowing algae absorb the oxygen from
the sea water and let ammonia out 5. (d) Option 4

(g) the bio-luminescent algae have caused 6. SOLUTION: Amplifiers called repeaters were

the death of many marine species used to boost the signal regularly after every
2. patrols short distance.

3. (c) FACTS – 2, 3; OPINIONS – 1, 4 HA 5 (Reading – Passage)

4. Arun works as a volunteer for a turtle 1. (a) she insisted that he should attend
conservation organisation called Student Sea Shantiniketan's art school. His education
Turtle Conservation Network (SSTCN). there became the foundation stone of his
Volunteers like him spend their time and career as an artist and film maker.

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 (b) of his curriculum as well as his interest in 3. YEAR (COLUMN A) FILMS (COLUMN B)
Indian and other Eastern art forms. (a) 1955 u u Goopy Gyne, Bagha Byne
(c) (i) He became the art director of the (b) 1958 u u Ghare Baire
advertising agency he joined in 1943
(c) 1960 u u Jalsaghar
and rose even higher in ranks later on.
(d) 1961 u u Sadgati
(ii) He worked as a commercial illustrator
(e) 1962 u u Ashani Sanket
in a publishing house.
(iii)He also became a leading Indian (f) 1964 u u Kanchenjungha

typographer and book-jacket designer. (g) 1969 u u Pather Panchali

(d) the success of Vittorio De Sica's 'The (h) 1973 u u Devi
Bicycle Thief' (1948) that had downbeat (i) 1975 u u Shatranj ke Khilari
story and economy of means, location and
(j) 1977 u u Sonar Kella
shooting with non-professional actors.
(k) 1981 u u Teen Kanya
(e) it was a musical comedy and the songs
composed for it by Satyajit Ray are among (l) 1984 u u Charulata
6.
his best-known contribution to the Bengali 7.
4. D E

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culture.
O 8. M
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(f) (i) He created literature for young minds 1. A L W A R T S
T I

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S 5.
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B E A C O N T E M P L A T I N G

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2.
and mesmerised children with iconic
3.
B V C E
characters like Feluda and Professor Õ
4. M E S M E R I S I N G O N
Shonku. A V N T
(ii) He revived and edited (till 1992) the T E I
D C
famous children's magazine 'Sandesh'
5. Yes, Satyajit is an excellent role-model to
and worked as publisher-writer and
follow and emulate. He was a filmmaker,
illustrator.
musician, fine artist and thinker all rolled into
2. (a) Filmmaker
one. He also worked as a publisher, illustrator,
(b) Musician writer and editor. He produced many iconic
(c) Artist/Art director and critically acclaimed films in Bangla and
(d) Publisher Hindi. I will consider myself very lucky, if I
could achieve even 25% of what he achieved.
(e) Typographer

(f) Book Jacket Designer HA 6 (Reading – Passage)

1. (a) A wooden lotus to rise and open its petals
(g) Illustrator
(b) An illuminated model of the locomotive to
(h) Creative thinker
emerge
(c) Curtain hiding the locomotive to slide
open

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 (d) The engine to move with a blast of its horn Sorry and The grand opening ceremony got spoilt due
ashamed to an official's negligence and he and his
2. (a) 3 times
team had to cut a sorry figure in front of
(b) Because nothing was going according to the Prime Minister.
plan and he was angry and shamefaced
(c) By manually opening up the petals of the HA 6A (Reading – Passage)

wooden lotus 1. (a) (ii) an accident

(d) The driver of the locomotive was able to (b) (iii) Option 3
sound the horn and take the engine forward (c) (ii) 5
(e) His words were frank and honest. He (d) (ii) determination
admitted his and his staff's fault (iv) brilliance
(f) The extra shine of spirit polish made the (e) (iv) a sentence
petals of the wooden lotus stick together 2. tinkering
and triggered a short circuit
3. (a) 15
(g) Lack of coordination (b) the soldiers found it too complex
3. (a) (iii) To launch a newly built electric (c) (ii) Music (iii) Mathematics
locomotive
(d) (i) read faster and with ease
(b) (iv) humorous (ii) the help of a sighted person
(c) (i) Chief Civil Engineer (iii) single cell
(d) (ii) Options 1, 4, 5 and 6
4. I THINK BRAILLE IS EVIDENCE FROM THE TEXT
4. tugged
Creative and He worked on Barbier's system
5. (a) Humour
intelligent of night writing and developed a
(b) Solace/Encouragment complete, simple and efficient
6. (A) HOW RK (B) WHY I THINK RK FELT THAT WAY writing and reading system for
FELT the blind, which gave them
tremendous amount of freedom
Proud and He had made all the plans for a grand
from dependence on others. This
confident unveiling ceremony which was to be
he did at the young age of 15.
performed by the then Prime Minister Pt.
Jawaharlal Nehru Full of positive Although he lost both his eyes by
spirit the age of 5, blindness could not
Angry and The Chief Civil Engineer had got an extra
disappointed layer of polish on the wooden lotus, which dampen his spirit.
caused a short circuit. As a result the Talented He excelled in music and maths at
unveiling ceremony was a disaster the lotus the special school for blind youth.
petals had got stuck and had to be manually
opened. The locomotic did come up but 5. Yes, I do believe that my mindset is akin to
was not illuminated and the curtain from Louis Braille's mindset. I am always up and
the locomotive had to be removed by hand. doing and like to tinker and fiddle with things.

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 I like to think of new ideas and invent things. and get your favourite snack and drink in the
For example, I have developed a pair of gloves canteen.
for my mother to do the dishes without Rishabh Gandhi
damaging her hands. I am fortunate enough RISHABH GANDHI, VIII-C
not to have any handicaps, but like Louis
CA 8 (Writing : Notice)
Braille, I am ready to face any challenges and
am confident that I will overcome them. I wish 1. ANDHRA PUBLIC SCHOOL, HYDERABAD

to continue my inventiveness and innovation in NOTICE

future, too. 27th October 20xx
A CRICKET-KIT BAG FOUND
MODULE TWO (WRITING – I) A Cricket-kit bag containing bats and other
NOTICE cricket equipment and gear has been found
in the school playground. Anyone who has lost
CA 7 (Writing : Notice)
it or left it by mistake can identify and claim
1. S.P. INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, GWALIOR it from the undersigned during recess today.
NOTICE
Ankeleshwar Rao
11th May 2022 ANKELESHWAR RAO, VIII-B
A SCIENCE PRACTICAL NOTEBOOK & 2. LORETTO HIGH SCHOOL, AJMER
EXPERIMENT KIT LOST
NOTICE
A Science Practical Notebook covered with a
21st July 2022
green cellophane paper and an Experiment
A SET OF KEYS FOUND
Kit were lost in the science laboratory
A set of three keys was found lying unclaimed
yesterday during the science practical class
in the school corridor yesterday. Anyone who
in the 7th period. Anyone who finds them
has lost the keys can identify and claim them
should return them to the undersigned.
from the undersigned during the lunch-break
He/She will get a treat in the canteen.
or the stay-back time in class VIII-D.
Komal Singh
Pushpak Vohra
KOMAL SINGH, VIII-A
PUSHPAK VOHRA, VIII-D
2. DIVINE PUBLIC SCHOOL, JABALPUR
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NOTICE
1. GURU TEG BAHADUR SCHOOL, DELHI
24th August 2022
NOTICE
ENGLISH PORTFOLIO LOST
7th August 2022
An English Portfolio of Class VIII was lost
yesterday in the English Language Lab. This ANNUAL SPORTS DAY

transparent folder contains my collection of The school is celebrating its Annual Sports
stories, poetry analysis and fiction reviews. If Day on 20th August 2022 in the school
found, please return it to me in VIII-C room playground from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

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 Students who are interested in participating 2. RESIDENTS' WELFARE SOCIETY,
in the various track and field events should CHITRANJAN PARK
give their names to the physical education NOTICE
instructor latest by 10th August 2022.
1st November 20xx
Gitesh Mishra
EXECUTIVE BODY MEETING
GITESH MISHRA
A meeting of the Executive Body will be held
(Head Boy)
on 5th November 20xx at the RWS Office at
2. DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, NOIDA
5.00 p.m. to discuss and plan a development
NOTICE
programme for a Children Park in our locality.
4th October 20xx The Municipal Corporation has sanctioned a
DESIGN A STAMP COMPETITION grant of Rs. 10,00,000/- for the project.
The Postal Department is organising a 'Design Kindly make it convenient to attend the
A Stamp' competition to mark the World Postal meeting.
Day on 9th October 20xx at 10.00 a.m. at the Helen Mehta
Head Post Office. Those students who are HELEN MEHTA
keen to participate must register their names (President)

with the undersigned latest by 7th October. CA 11(Writing : Notice)

Top three entries will be rewarded. 1. HAMDARD PUBLIC SCHOOL, NOIDA

Ritwik NOTICE

RITWIK 8th November 2022

(Secretary, Arts Club) VISIT TO NBT BOOK FAIR

CA 10 (Writing : Notice) The school is planning to take a group of

students to the Book Fair being organised at
1. DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, GURGAON
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi by the National
NOTICE
Book Trust of India. The group will leave for
30th August 2022
the fair on 16th November at 7.00 a.m. and
HOUSE COUNCIL MEETING return by 7.30 p.m. A student can carry upto
All the House Council members are hereby Rs. 1500/- for buying books.
informed that they have to attend a meeting Students interested in visiting the fair should
with the Principal on 2nd August at 10.00 am give their names to the undersigned latest by
in her office to finalize the arrangements for 12th November.
the charity show being organised on the occasion
Supriya Pathak
of Teachers' Day. Please note that attendance
SUPRIYA PATHAK
is compulsory for all the members.
(Secretary, Readers' Club)
Parimarjan Agnihotri
2. BHARTI BHAWAN SCHOOL, INDORE
PARIMARJAN AGNIHOTRI
NOTICE
(Head Boy)
24th October 20xx

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 PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT CAMP the school. All habitual late comers are
Personality Plus – a Human Resource hereby instructed to come to school well in
time to avoid penal action of suspension and
Management Group is organising a Personality
fine for late coming.
Development Camp for the students of class
Shakti Samant
VIII from 7th November to 12th November
SHAKTI SAMANT
20xx between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. everyday in
(Head Boy)
the school campus. Students interested in
CA 13 (Writing : Notice)
joining the camp can register their names
with the undersigned latest by 1st November 1. DIWAN PUBLIC SCHOOL, MEERUT

20xx by paying Rs. 500/- each. NOTICE

Kareena Rajpal 8th September 2022

KAREENA RAJPAL DONATE GENEROUSLY FOR STREET

(Head Girl) CHILDREN AND ORPHANS

CA 12 (Writing : Notice)
1. GOLDEN BELLS SCHOOL, BANGALORE
NOTICE
17th July 20xx
REGARDING SCHOOL CANTEEN VISITS
It has been found that some students visit
the school canteen during teaching periods
on some pretext or the other. This is not
allowed under the school discipline rules.
Defaulters can be fined and/or suspended for
three days. Remember, canteen visits are
permitted only before the morning assembly,
during recess and after the day's close.
Javed Ali
JAVED ALI
(Head Boy)
2. MAHESHWARI PUBLIC SCHOOL, JAIPUR
NOTICE
The school is launching its Social Responsibility
Programme to raise funds for street children
and orphans. All the students are earnestly
appealed to make the programme a success
by donating generously. Please, deposit your
donations with Mrs. Protima Majumdar, the
programme coordinator latest by 12th
September.
Cheryl Nordan
CHERYL NORDAN
(Head Girl)
2. NOTICE
3rd March 20xx
BE KIND TO ANIMALS, PLEASE
Animals are an essential part of our lives.
They are living beings, too and have feelings
and emotions. SPCA makes an earnest appeal
to you to give a humane and kind treatment
to all animals. Do not hurt them in any way

20th April 20xx and give your pets healthy food and
environment.
ATTENTION LATE COMERS
Vineet Khanna
The recent trend of increase in the number of
VINEET KHANNA
late comers has not only violated discipline
(Secretary, SPCA)
but also disturbed the smooth functioning of

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 DIARY ENTRY God is great. He has given me everything. Good

Diary Writing : Some Do's and Don'ts

parents, a loving brother and great grand
parents. What more could I have asked for?
Column A (Label No With Do's) Column B (Label No With Dont's)
Urmi
Add humour wherever possible. Write long, complicated
4 sentences. 8 2. Sunday, January 4, 2022 8:45 pm

Begin with 'Dear Diary' and
sign off as you like it.
Describe a variety of thoughts as
they come to your mind.
Employ future time expressions to
talk about things to come. 16
Give details of your surroundings.
Include rhetorical questions.
Write as if you know Dear Diary
14 1
everything. This afternoon Mom was on the terrace
Use too much formal spreading the clothes to dry out under the Sun.
13 language. 7
Her mobile rang. I saw that it was a call from
Use the present tense at my Uncle. I called out to Mom and she asked
all times. 18 me to bring the mobile to the terrace. I rushed
3 Talk only about sad things. 9 in excitement and tumbled on the second step
17 Overdo the punctuation. 10 of the stair-case. Boom! The mobile slipped off

Talk about how people, events and Just list one emotion after my hands and fell rolling down. The battery
situations have affected you. 12 another. 6 popped out and I was in a state of shock. I tried

Use the past tense mostly.
Write short sentences.
CA 14 (Writing : Diary Entry)
Include impressive looking to assemble it again but the instrument was as
2
and difficult words. 15 dead as wood. Gathering the pieces, I walked up
to Mom and stood in front of her without
11 Finish without signing off. 5
uttering a word. I cannot describe the shocked
look on her face. She did not say anything for a

1. (Day and Date) (Time) minute and then asked me the entire sequence
of events that had led to this disaster. Meanwhile,
Dear Diary
Dad returned from office. Mom told him
I saw it the first thing in the morning. It was
everything and he looked at me. My sincere
standing by my window, a shining wonder. I
apology-ridden face saved me from his wrath
could not believe my eyes! I looked around to
and he took the mobile to the repair shop. The
see who had kept it there. Finding no one,
damage would be corrected but would cost
I walked to it, ever so slowly. Then I saw it –
2000/- rupees.
the oversized tag. 'Urmi, Dearest, HAPPY
I am feeling guilty about my carelessness. I am
BIRTHDAY! Grandma and Grandpa', it said.
a big boy and should be more careful in
My joy knew no bound and as I was about
carrying things. I feel sorry that Dad will have
to call mother, I saw them all. They were
to bear the burden of extra expenditure this
standing behind the door – my parents, Tinku
month. I shall not take any pocket money for
and my grandparents. Before I knew what was
the next three months to make good this loss.
happening, I could hear them sing, “Happy
Of course! The most important thing that I
birthday to you. Happy Birthday, Dear Urmi.
have learnt is to be extra cautious. Forgive me
Happy Birthday to you!”I didn't know whether
Mom!
to laugh or to cry. How did they know that the
one thing I wanted for now was a bicycle? (Name)

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 PA 7 (Writing : Diary Entry)
1. Saturday, 19th June 20xx 10.00 p.m.
Dear Diary
Mom, Dad, Shravan and I went to the zoo today.
There we saw a large variety of interesting
animals.
Lions and tigers were moving around lazily
in their cages. I felt they were bored as
they took little interest in their visitors.
The monkeys however were very active
and whenever they saw a visitor, they ran
towards him and seemed to be begging food
to eat. Shravan was really amused to see
their behaviour. But how scared he was
when he heard the lion roar! He remained
clung to Mom for the rest of the trip.
Some of the birds were also very interesting –
Peacock, Red Caped Bishop, Kookaburra and
Great Indian Bustard. Their beautiful
feathers fascinated me. It is sad that there
only a few Great Indian Bustards left.
We also saw a crocodile, chimpanzees, baboons
and pythons. It pained me, however, to see
the birds and animals no longer having the
freedom to move around as they would have
had they been free.
Well, after we had taken a good look at all the
animals, we went to the zoo canteen and had
some snacks. The trip to the zoo turned out to
be informative and fun – just like Dad had
promised it would be!
(Name)
2. (Day and Date) (Time)
Dear Diary
The unbelievable happened. Wait till you
hear about it!
Yesterday, I boarded Albatross Airlines flight
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AA303 from .......... to ......... . My seat was a
window seat. I sat down happily, looking
around in excitement.
Then came the announcements, the fumbling
with seat belts, the rush of the plane on the
runway, and before I knew it, we were airborne!
Red with embarassment, I discovered I was
clutching my co-passenger's hand. I apologized
repeatedly till a sweet voice stopped me,
saying it was all right.
I was speechless. Surely this was Bianca
Brandon, my favourite actress! A celebrity
right next to me!
We began a delightful conversation lasting
throughout the flight. I learnt she was also
an activist for children's rights. She told me
about her work among homeless children.
It was a wonderful experience to listen to
her. I admire her more than ever. Some
celebrities are truly great! Don't you agree?
Shelagh
HA 7 (Writing : Diary Entry)
1. Wednesday, 16th May 20xx 10:30 p.m.
Dear Diary
Oh! What a day! I would always remember it!
We have our science exam tomorrow, so
Laxman came over to my place today evening
at around 5 to study Chemistry as he found it
difficult.
After about an hour he felt bored and told me
that he was going to the video game parlour
at the end of my street to freshen up. I
advised him to resist the temptation and
take a walk instead. But he was adamant
about it, and left.
Fifteen minutes after he left, his mother
called at my place and said she wanted to
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 talk to him. I knew she would be mad at him
if I told her the truth and may even beat him
up. So to protect him, I told her that he was in
the washroom and that I'd ask him to call
her back as soon as possible. I thought I'd
go to the videogame store and give him the
message.
While I was away, his mother called again.
This time my mother picked up the phone
and informed her that Laxman had left our
place about an hour ago. Realising what had
happened, Laxman's mother got very angry
and not only scolded me, but also scolded and
beat him. She also forbade him to visit my
place hereafter as I had caused more harm
to him and his studies by not speaking the
truth.
I learnt my lesson the hard way. I promised
myself not to lie again-EVER!!
(Name)
2. Friday, July 4, 2022 10:45 am
Dear Diary
A real long and wonderful vacation is finally
going to wrap up. Relaxed schedule, interesting
tasks, lots of games, cousins, relatives and
movies – a complete extravaganza! All this is
soon going to come to an end. But I am neither
sad nor disappointed. The reason is that I
shall now go back to school and meet my
classmates whom I haven't seen during the
vacation. Besides, I look forward to the
fascinating information that'll be gathered as
I read my lessons. Of course, I also await the
annual science exhibition for which I have
prepared models during the vacation. I have
made creative projects for all the subjects and
am eager to show them to my teachers. I know
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I shall get a good grade for this effort. My
uniform is ready and so is my bag. Oh yes! I
have yet to gift-wrap the key-chain that I
bought as a souvenir from Mussoorie for my
best friend.
A great vacation has refreshed me absolutely
and I am super excited for the next phase of
academic schedule. I am sure my classmates
will have many stories to share with me as I
have a bagful for them.
All good things come to an end but only to give
way to other things that can be better. No one
knows?
(Name)
DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH
CA 15 (Writing : Descriptive Paragraph)
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, affectionately known to
peers and fans all over the world as MSD, is in his
late thirties and has achieved global fame in
cricket. Dhoni thrilled his fans not only with his
cricketing ability but also with the various
hairstyles he sported in the early years of his
career. In the world of cricket there is no one to
match his batting and wicket-keeping skills. He has
led the Indian cricket team to a maximum number
of victories in the various forms of the game while
he was captain of the Indian cricket team. In victory
and in loss, Dhoni has never let his temperament
fail him and this has gained him the reputation of
being 'Captain Cool'. The famous 'helicopter shot'
was invented by Dhoni and none can execute it as
well as he does. Dhoni has received many awards
for his cricketing feats but the most commendable
of them all is the honorary rank of Lieutenant
Colonel conferred on him by the Indian Territorial
Army. In recent times, Dhoni's calm and composed
manner while dealing with peers and the paparazzi
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 and his innate acumen and leadership qualities to
guide the Indian team and Chennai Superkings are
some of the reasons why Dhoni is my favourite
cricketer.
PA 8 (Writing : Descriptive Paragraph)
Looking at the petite, bespectacled twelve-year-old
Arjun, no one would be able to guess the versatile
boy that he is. He lives in the apartment above mine
and is a frequent visitor to my home. The first time I
saw him he was cart-wheeling on the football field,
which left me very much impressed. He's two years
younger than me but that doesn't prevent him from
playing football or any other sport with the other
fourteen-year olds. He is able to hold his own among
people of various age groups with ease. Both his
parents are doctors and he has a brother who is as
accomplished as him. Every morning around 6.45
a.m. I hear the loud slamming of the door, the fast
thudding footsteps going down the stairs, the
closing of a vehicle door, and know that Arjun has
left for school. I never know when he returns home
because he isn't as energetic as he is in the
mornings! He is a voracious reader and like most
pre-teens has a zillion questions racing through his
mind. It is always a pleasure interacting with Arjun
because his thoughts and talks are fresh,
challenging at times and great fun.
HA 8 (Writing : Descriptive Paragraph)
Moola is a stern looking six-footer with a flowing
beard and thick moustache, but behind that
countenance he hides a very amicable nature. In his
hey days he worked for the military but an injury to
the leg cost him his job and forced him to take up
civilian duties. He is however, still involved in the
safe keeping and protection of a different nature.
Moola is the watchman of our gated community,
housing ten individual bungalows. He is primarily
responsible for checking the identity of persons
entering the community gates to ensure that
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random strangers don't stray into the campus. He
has a quiet dignity about him and is highly
respected by the community. He leaves his post at 7
p.m. and returns to it at 7.a.m. everyday, except on
Sundays. He is never known to be late for work and
come hell or high water, you will not see his cabin
empty any time during his twelve-hour shift. When
the advertisements about my housing colony says,
'This residential area provides safe environment
for children and adults', it's Moola they are
referring to.
CA 16 (Writing : Descriptive Paragraph)
Dedicated to Goddess Kali, the village temple is set
on a hilltop amidst unpolluted and serene
surroundings. It is built with stone bricks cut out
from the rocks from the hills nearby and is
completely hidden by very old, tall deodar trees.
The natural light streaming through the foliage,
engulfing the temple, gives it an ethereal aura. This
temple was built a few hundred years ago and
continues to serve the local community consisting
mostly of tribal and hill folks. The inside of the
temple is quite dark because there are no windows.
Once your eye adjusts to the darkness within, you
will find the sanctum sanctorum made visible by
the light streaming in from the entrance of the
temple. The smell of oil in the lamps and incense
automatically calms you down. The devotees have
to walk a long way to reach the temple but that
doesn't hinder them from coming to worship and
seek divine benediction from their favourite goddess.
PA 9 (Writing : Descriptive Paragraph)
One of the most crowded places in Chennai, Tamil
Nadu is its Central Railway Station. Needless
therefore to say that it is one of the places where one
can see people from all parts of the country waiting
to either board a train or get off it. It is one of the
busiest stations, with trains arriving and departing
every few minutes from one or the other of its
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 seventeen platforms. Over the years the Central
Railway Station has been the red bricked building
built during the British Raj. Fortunately, the
amenities available on the platforms have
improved to suit the twenty-first century traveller.
There are bookstores, restaurants, lounges and
various kiosks catering to the food and other needs
of the travellers. The consistent babel of
announcements, TV programmes and loud shouts
by the vendors are way higher than permitted
decibel levels and yet, the public are completely
unmindful of them. Despite the popularity of air
transport, the Central Railway Station sees a
multitude of passengers day in and day out.
HA 9 (Writing : Descriptive Paragraph)
If anyone were to ask me to name the busiest and
the most popular street market, I would say it is the
Bara Bazaar. Situated right next to the railway
station in the heart of the city, this street market is
the wall street of my town. There are sellers of
clothes, household furniture, stationery items, toys,
festival specials, street food, seasonal fruits and
vegetables, and what not. In short, you will find
anything and everything you want in this busy
street market. Most of the shops are open by half
past nine and do not close until eleven in the night.
The unique nature of this bazaar is that the things
sold have good value for money and it is the
favourite shopping centre for the bargaining
customer. Now parking lots and clean, modern
toilets and ATMs have vastly improved the quality
of shopping experience here.
CA 17 (Writing : Descriptive Paragraph)
I vividly remember the day when I received news,
by post, that I had won a BSA Champ bicycle. A
month earlier I had participated in a slogan writing
competition for GI Joes and had forgotten all about
it until I received the letter. It was a red and white,
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non-geared bike and I loved it the minute I set eyes
on it. I was thrilled that I could cycle to school on my
new bike. The tyres were broader than usual, and
the tinkling sound of the bell was music to my ears.
It was a proud moment for me when I rode my bike,
for the first time, and parked it in the school
parking lot. I like cycling to school because it keeps
me fit, gives me mobility and helps me to be eco-
friendly. In the beginning when I was full of
enthusiasm, I cleaned my bike twice a day but now
after the initial excitement of owning a bike has
diminished, I clean it twice a week! My bike and I
are inseparables.
PA 10 (Writing : Descriptive Paragraph)
One of my favourite pieces of art is a painting called
'Tsunami Lash' by a little known street artist,
Mr. Ravi Shankar. It depicts the scene of a coastal
region hit by a big tsunami storm. What attracts me
the most about this painting is that it is done using
a few charcoal pieces and crayons and a knife
instead of a paint brush. The dark clouds above an
angry sea, the soaring waves exploding beyond the
rocks in a froth of white, a battered ship and its
anxious survivors, the trees swaying violently in
the wind and the rain lashing at everything in its
path – everything is beautifully painted in hues of
green, grey and black. Another thing I find
fascinating about this painting is the way Shankar
uses impressions and lights. There are hardly any
lines in the painting, so everything is in a haze,
even the shoreline between the water and the river
bank. Every time I look at this stunning canvas
painting on the wall of my foyer, I am reminded of
the powerful force of nature over man.
HA 10 (Writing : Descriptive Paragraph)
The Babolat pure drive tennis racquet is the best
all-round racquet available in the market although
Federer uses the Wilson racquet. The one that I
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 would like to purchase is a heavy weight racquet
with a white handle and red and white gut. Heavier
racquets have better spin control and more power.
Tennis racquets are not cheap, and I would have to
spend anything between $30 and $50 (INR 2100/- to
4000/-). Tennis racquets are very expensive because
of the difficulty in obtaining carbon or graphite
which is used in manufacturing them. Since I am a
beginner of this sport, I would like a normal 27-inch
long racquet. Professional tennis players play with
racquets that are bigger and heavier than what I
am aiming for. The racquet that Nadal uses has
sensors that collect data! I would like to buy a
racquet and start playing tennis because it is an
individual sport where stamina and mental
strength vie with one another to produce success.
Besides which, I am a huge fan of Federer!
CA 18 (Writing : Descriptive Paragraph)
The Punjab Agricultural University in my city
holds an annual horticulture fair for the residents
and for the farmers of the state. The state
government takes this initiative quite seriously and
the primary aim of this fair is to encourage farmers
to become successful entrepreneurs. Farmers are
looking into developing horticulture because of its
significance in the corporate world. During the
week long horticulture fair, farmers display and sell
seeds of flowering plants, saplings of floral and fruit
bearing trees, organic fertilisers and gardening/
farming equipment. This fair is open to all people
interested in growing fruits and flowers in their
farms or gardens. Promoting horticulture
commercially compensates the risk a farmer takes
with cash crops and it also goes towards developing
rural areas of the country.
PA 11 (Writing : Descriptive Paragraph)
I didn't want to attend a music show, conducted by
the Music Society, with my parents, but I am glad I
did because, that is where I first saw a brilliant
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laser show. The minute I sat down, the logo of the
show, Music of the Night, was streamed in colours
of green, red and blue and the whole auditorium
resonated with the thunderous applause of the
audience. Animated laser graphics were used to
introduce the songs and the visuals were projected
using laser beams. The combination of graphics and
beams in mixed colours produced a mind-boggling
effect on the three hundred people, and one could
feel the energy levels soar to its zenith. The laser
production unit was situated right at the back of the
auditorium and at times beams and shapes were
projected right into the audience which resulted in
more frenzied responses. Had it not been for the
laser show, I would never have enjoyed the music
programme and I must add that it was worth every
rupee my parents spent on the tickets for the show!
HA 11 (Writing : Descriptive Paragraph)
The Parent-Teacher Meet (PTM) in my school is an
annual event that happens in the month of October
just before the last school term commences. The
aim of this meeting is to make students and parents
aware of the expectations of the school in areas of
student performance and the admission process for
the following year. In this forum, the management
and faculty update parents and students of any
changes in education policy of the government,
disciplinary procedures and general functioning of
the school. This meeting provides parents a
platform to discuss and clarify questions related to
curriculum and school activities. The PTM lasts for
an hour or two depending on the issues discussed.
However, this year the meeting went on longer due
to the many changes the school had to implement. I,
like most of my friends, don't like PTMs, because
students have to sit with their parents during the
meeting thus ensuring forced good behaviour on
our part. Besides, who wants to sit through high
level discussions when we are free from lessons! We
would rather play basketball or tennis in return.
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1. PARTH PUBLIC SCHOOL, ROHTAK
NOTICE
23rd March 20xx
CAMCORDER STOLEN
My Sony-mp56, 2009, silver-black camcorder
was stolen from the school auditorium
around 1:30 noon yesterday. The camcorder
was placed near the platform while I was
busy posing with our chief guest Sudha
Chandran for photographs. It went missing
within ten minutes. Whosoever finds the
camcorder should contact me at 9990427xxx.
A lovely treat at the school canteen awaits
the finder.
Ajay Bhatia
AJAY BHATIA
(Roll No. 21,VIII A)
2. (Day and Date) (Time)
Dear Diary
Today was my golden day. But it all started
last week when on the way to school, I found
a small boy crying. I questioned everyone
nearby, and gathering hints, reached a slum
house where I found five more children in
battered condition. I quietly slipped and
called the Police. Unknowingly I had busted
a kidnapping racket. The kidnapper was
caught and the small ones restored to their
parents. Today I was honoured by the
District Police Commissioner in a school
function. I am overwhelmed and hope to be of
service in future also.
(Name)
3. (Day and Date) (Time)
Last week, Mom, Dad and I visited the
historic city of Agra. Near the Taj Mahal, the
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narrow markets with art and craft displays
reminded me of the times gone by. The Taj
Mahal was beautiful as ever – one of the
Seven Wonders of the World! The river
Yamuna brimming with monsoon water was
rapid and almost as white as the monument
of love overlooking it. After the Taj we visited
the Old Fort. We also saw Tomb of Akbar the
Great and Panch Mahal at Fatehpur Sikri.
The city is steeped in history and famous for
its art and craft products, leather and textile
goods, traditional salted snacks and a
unique sweet called 'petha'. If only the city
was as clean as it is famous!
Samira
4. (Day and Date) (Time)
Last Sunday I witnessed a spectacular T-20
cricket match between the junior state
teams of Haryana and Punjab at the Nahar
Singh Stadium, Chandigarh. It started with
the batting innings of Punjab amidst a
deafening roar of applause. Right from the
start, the bowlers of Haryana bowled a
steady line and length and restricted the
Punjab to a small total of 106 runs. The
Haryana batsmen, too faltered early in their
innings and the team lost both their openers
at the score of 17. But it was again Abhishek
Sharma, the Captain, who steaded their ship
with a well constructed half century. The
game witnessed a see-saw battle with
fluctuating fortunes but in the end it was
Abhishek who kept his nerves and hit a
magnificant four on the last ball of the match
to guide his team to a thrilling win.
(Name)
5. LEISURE VALLEY – MY FAVOURITE PARK
Our town boasts of many beautiful parks but
one park that stands out among them is
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greenery, flowers, trees and walks, on the
Viceroy Road. Its carefully manicured lawns,
flower beds and decorative trees are such a
delight to view. It is the favourite haunt of
walking and yoga enthusiasts. Early in the
morning it is abuzz with activities with
hundreds of kids, young and old alike thronging
it for their share of fresh air and natural
beauty. Evenings are equally beautiful, too,
especially during the sunset. Children like to
enjoy themselves in the Kids' Corner that is
full of slides and swings. In one corner there
is a small pond too that is full of ducks, which
the visitors like to feed. In short, this park is
one of the most beautiful parts of my city.
6. MY MINI LAPTOP
This year on my birthday, my parents gifted
me a Toshiba NB3300 netbook. It is a mini
laptop – thin, light, highly portable and
travel-friendly. It is black in colour and has a
marble texture on its exterior which makes it
very stylish. It has a 10 inches wide screen,
and a storage capacity of 120 GB. I love it
because it allows me to surf the internet and
prepare my assignments within the comfort
of my room. When not studying, I play games
on it or watch movies or listen to music. It is
my best companion.
7. BLOOD DONATION CAMP AT XYZ SCHOOL
Our school organized a blood donation camp
in the school premises in association with the
the Rotary Club Central on 15th September,
2016. As many as 375 parents, teachers and
residents from the surrounding areas took
part in this noble endeavour in the aid of Aids
patients. The District Health Officer Mr.
Charanjeet Singh inaugurated the camp
amidst thunderous clap from who's who
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of the school management committee and
officials of the Rotary Club. In all 350 units of
blood were collected in aseptic bags and
immediately transported to the local blood
bank. All the samples were tested for
infection, including Aids and were found fit
for donation. The Principal Mrs. Rudhira
Sinha profusely thanked the donors for their
noble gesture and presented certificates to
them. Overall, it was a very successful event.
8. NEW WEBSITE OF SCHOOL LAUNCHED
A new website of the school was launched in a
simple launch ceremony in the New
Auditorium. Mr A. Jagbar, the Honourable
Chairman of the Managing Committee
launched it by clicking on its web-link
http://jagbarinternationalpublicschool.org.
As soon as he clicked it, the home page of the
website popped up. The event was attended
by a select gathering of parents, teachers
and class XII students. The site has been
developed and hosted by Excel Com, a web-
solutions company based in Mumbai. The
Principal Mrs Nikhat Naqvi highlighted the
salient features of the website, which she
revealed was necessitated following CBSE
guidelines. While both parents and teachers
hailed the initiative, students responded
cautiously to the launch. Some liked it and
some said it would result in more pressure on
them from both school and their parents. The
functioning of the entire school can be
managed with the help of this website.
9. ANTARCTICA – THE COLDEST, DRIEST AND
WINDIEST CONTINENT
Located in the Antarctic region of the
Southern Hemisphere, Antarctica is the
fifth-largest continent of the world with an
area of 14.0 million km (5.4 million sq miles).
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Encapsulating the South Pole, Antarctica is
nearly twice as much big as Australia and
has a thick ice-sheet cover averaging at least
1 mile or 1.6 kilometres. The temperatures in
0
this cold desert can fall as low as -89 C
0
(129 F). There are no permanent human
settlers in this southernmost continent except
1000 to 5000 people who reside throughout
the year at its various research stations.
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INFORMAL LETTER
CA 19 (Writing : Informal Letter)
7/1 Patel Nagar
New Delhi
28th March 20xx
Dear Jamana
I am so pleased to know that you are all right!! The
incident is so shocking. I mean, who could have
imagined such a turn of events on a seemingly
wonderful journey to meet a friend! I am also
extremely grateful to God that there was no loss of
life.
Jamana, it is very important to be responsible for
your own safety. When travelling alone, make sure
the driver is experienced and sober. Always carry a
first aid kit with you. Keep your mobile phone
handy at all times. It will help you stay safe and in
touch with your family in times of trouble.
I can't express how relieved I am to hear that you
are fine. God kept you in the hollow of His hand, He
did. Don't forget to give thanks to Him in your
prayers. I have also offered 'prasad' and prayers to
God for your safety and well being in the future.
Please do take good care of yourself. Wish you a
speedy recovery.
Lots of love
Aunt Gautami
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17 Shastri Nagar
Meerut
25th February 20xx
Dear Mother
It has been just three days in the town and I am
home-sick.
In fact when I planned my visit to Meerut, I was
looking forward to having some great time with Raj
and Raphi. Since both of them have to appear for
their Board exams, they have their special classes
from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. They have no time to
play with me.
Meerut is a quiet town and does not hold any
attraction. There is not even a single place where I
can go and spend my time. In these three days I’ve
watched six movies on DVD and I find it a silly way
of spending time.
Please take me back home so that I can join some
hobby classes for sometime.
More on meeting you.
Yours affectionately
Nancy / Naren
CA 21 (Writing : Informal Letter)
(Address)
(Date)
Dear Grandma
I'm writing to thank you for the wonderful time I
had with you last week especially for the fun we had
together.
The time spent with you seemed to have flown
away. How can I ever forget the trip to the old
palace and the fun we had while repairing the old
shed at the rear. I still remember with great delight
the fairy tales you told me. Going to the temple with
you every morning made me calm. I regularly say
the prayer you taught me.
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I really liked the happy way in which you cooked all
my favourite dishes – humming and smiling and
enjoying every bit of it. Is that why your food is so
yummy? I also tried a recipe which you gave and the
dishes came out wonderfully.
You are the world's best grandma. I would like to
enjoy your company once again, but this time at my
place.
With love and regards.
Yours
Vartika / Venkat
CA 22 (Writing : Informal Letter)
36 New Hostel
St. Joseph's School
Pathankot
20th May 20xx
Dear Dad
You know I've always been interested in learning
Bharatanatyam. I've got a golden opportunity to
learn at a workshop SPIC-MACAY is organising in
our school. In this students will be trained in
Bharatanatyam and Kathak for a month.
Do you think I can join the Bharatanatyam
workshop? Please, father do allow me to join it. It's
just two thousand rupees. If you think the fee is too
high, I can forgo my birthday gift this year. Let this
workshop be my birthday gift.
You are the world's best dad. I'm sure you won't like
that your daughter couldn't develop her talent for
want of money or opportunity. Moreover, wouldn't
you like to feel proud to see her win applause and
awards?
Waiting for your reply and keeping my fingers crossed.
Love you.
Yours
Krishna
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PA 12 (Writing : Informal Letter)
1. (Address)
(Date)
Dear Angad
I am really shocked to learn of your failure.
How did it happen?
I can understand how miserable you must be
feeling. It is quite natural. I felt the same
when I had failed in mathematics in my first
term this year.
I guess you couldn't prepare for your
examination well. With Mona didi's marriage
taking place around that time, you hardly
had any time to study. I see no other reason
for your failure. I know it's difficult, but you
mustn't take your failure to your heart. It
does happen sometimes to even the best
students. The important thing is to strive for
success again and strive for it really hard. I
know you have it in you and you'll come out
victorious.
Here's wishing you all success next time.
Yours
Ankit
2. 110 Ramona Enclave
New Delhi
10th September 2022
Dear Mohita
How are you? I have some wonderful news for
you. I rescued a Labrador pup which was being
attacked by stray dogs near my house.
You should see the pup! It is soft and black
with bright eyes and a 'happy' tail. Its owners
have moved away.
My Mom has refused to keep him. We have an
Alsatian already and Mom doesn't want another
dog.
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time. Would you like to be the owner of this
adorable pup? I'm enclosing its photo so you
can make up your mind.
If you want it, let me know soon. I can bring it
over this Sunday by car.
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Martin
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1. 136 G-Block
Sainik Colony, Sector-28
Noida
21st September 20xx
Dear Suchitra
I am really delighted to know that you are
going abroad for higher education. Today I
met your aunt Mrs. Nita and she informed me
about your plan. Congratulations! I am very
happy for you. I remember how hard you have
always worked in academics. I also remember
how excited you were when Amitav went to
study in the U.S. Going abroad will definitely
be a great opportunity for you to explore your
potential and refine your skills.
Which course have you selected? Which
University and country have you chosen for
yourself? How long are you going to stay
there? How eager I am to hear all these
details. Do inform me at the earliest.
I hope you have taken care of all the
formalities. I would love to be helpful in any
way possible.
Best wishes and take care.
Yours lovingly
Megha
2. 47- Ushay Towers
Kosli Road
Gurgaon
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Dear Grandpa
I am writing this letter to you under acute
stress. I need your help in settling down a
personal problem. Of late, little Sam has
begun to behave like a brat. He has resorted
to yelling and screaming to get his wishes
fulfilled. I know he is only three years old, but
such a behavior is causing a lot of nuisance
especially for me. He snatches my stationery
items and insists on scribbling in my copies.
If I refuse, he starts hitting me and howls
loudly. Papa and Mummy always tell me that
since I am older to him I should have patience
and consideration. They tell me not to open
my school-bag in his presence because that
tempts him.
Grandpa, I think that this is ridiculous. This
home is as much mine as his. I too need my
space to do my work. It is not possible to work
by hiding my things. I have tried hard to
convince Papa and mummy to intervene in
this regard but they seem to fail in handling
Sam's tantrums. I love Sam a lot and want to
see him happy always. But I also desire that
he should learn to share space with others. I
believe that one should be taught to respect
elders from a young age itself. Obedience and
discipline are positive habits which should be
inculcated since childhood. Grandpa, I want
you to talk to Papa and Mummy and advise
ways of improving Sam's behavior. Of course,
if you find anything lacking on my part then
please tell me as well. I hope that you shall
find a good solution to this problem.
Hope we can meet soon during the forth-
coming Christmas holidays.
Convey my deep regards and love to Grandma.
Closing with lot of affection
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Varun.
FORMAL LETTER (LETTER TO THE PRINCIPAL)
CA 23 (Writing : Formal Letter)
4th April 20xx
The Principal
Bal Bharti Public School
Phase 2 Dugri, Ludhiana
Madam
Subject : Request for School Bus Service to Rajguru
Nagar Area
My name is Vinay Sharma, a student of VIIIC. I am
one of more than 25 students who come from Rajguru
Nagar and its adjacent areas like Shamsher Avenue,
Sunil Park, New Basant City and Improvement
Trust Apartments which are approximately 6
kilometres away from the school. Five teachers also
come from the same area.
All of us would like to avail ourselves of the school
bus service but unfortunately, no school bus serves
our area. May I, on behalf of all the students from
our area, request you to start a new bus route to
cater to the areas mentioned above. If a new bus
cannot be acquired, the bus route which touches
Aggar Nagar and Housing Board Colony can be
altered to include our areas, too.
Looking forward to a favourable consideration of our
need.
Yours sincerely
Vinay Sharma
(VIII-C)
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(Date)
The Principal
ABC School
Jaipur
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Subject: Application for Remission of Fine
Dear Madam
I am Rahul Mani, a student of Class VIIIC.
I wish to bring to your notice that I have been
wrongly fined Rs.1000/- for damaging school
property. I would like to clarify that I was not
involved in the property damage, and therefore the
fine imposed on me should be remitted.
A group of my classmates were playing cricket
inside the classroom when the leather ball hit a
glass window and shattered it. One student of the
group is also named Rahul and therefore the office
has mistaken me for him and let him go scot-free.
My entire class and my teacher will bear a witness
to this.
Despite informing the office of this error, they
continue to demand that I pay the fine.
I would be grateful, if you could verify this matter
and instruct the office to remit the fine.
Yours sincerely
Rahul Mani (VIIIC)
PA 13 (Writing : Formal Letter)
(Date)
The Principal
St Kabir School
Chandigarh
Dear Sir
Subject: Request for Exemption from Participating
in the Annual Day Function
I am Shreya Bansal of Class XII. I wish to place
before you a request for exempting me from the
annual day function.
I am one of the dancers in a group folk dance and
have put in many hours of practice. I have enjoyed
the camaraderie of my group mates and the
challenge of practising long hours. Unfortunately,
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 my younger brother has had a fall and is admitted to
the local hospital and requires constant care from
me and my parents.
I will not be able to dedicate the necessary time for
practice and in all fairness to the other members
who are participating and practicing relentlessly, I
would like to be exempted from the dance. I have
expressed my sincere apologies to the group leader
who has assured me that my absence will not hinder
the performance of the group.
I would be grateful if you could grant me exemption
from participating in the annual day function.
Yours sincerely
Shreya Bansal (XII-D)
HA 13 (Writing : Formal Letter)
23rd February 2022
The Principal
Dr. Radhakrisnan School
Bose Colony
Sonepat
Sir
Subject : Request for admission to class IX in Session
2021-22
My name is Ritesh Sharma, a resident of Bhor
Colony, Gurudev Nagar. Presently I am studying in
the Boys Government School that is about six
kilometers from my home. I aspire to be a student of
class IX of this school because it has better standard
of education and is nearer to home.
My family belongs to the economically weaker section
of the society. Despite my poor economic background, I
scored a CGPA of 9.6 in class VII and am doing well
in class VIII, too. Besides, I am an active football
player and have won 2nd place in the state level
Hindi speech competition organized by the Jan
Kalyan Sanstha.
May I request you to consider my request for
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admission to your school under the Government
scheme of enrolling a fixed number of economically
weaker students. I promise to be an asset and not a
liability to the school. I shall be readily available for
interview on any day.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely
Ritesh Sharma
FORMAL LETTER (LETTER TO THE EDITOR)
CA 25 (Writing : Formal Letter)
(Address)
(Date)
The Editor
The Hindu
Chennai
Sir
Subject: Erratic Power Supply and the Callous
Attitude of the Electricity Board
I am Ravi Kiran Verma, a student of class VIII, and
I live in Gul Mohar suburb. I am writing this letter
in the hope that you would publish it in your
esteemed newspaper.
For many days now, the electricity supply in our
area has been very erratic and written complaints
to the electricity board have been in vain. Having
such erratic supply throws all our routines out of
gear and this constant disruption of schedules is
causing a lot of physical and mental agony to the
residents of my area. The student community of
this area are the worst affected because we are all in
the process of preparing for our final exams and
these disruptions have added to our woes. The lack
of response from the electricity board is quite
aggravating to say the least.
I am writing to you as the last resort. I would be
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callous attitude of the electricity board.
Yours truly
Ravi Kiran Verma
PA 14 (Writing : Formal Letter)
Flat 43/ Karthik Apartments
Seva Ganj
Ghaziabad-121004
15 September 20xx
The Editor
The Times Of India
New Delhi
Sir
Subject : Alarming increase in the burden of school
students
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper,
I wish to draw the attention of the school board
authorities, the Education Department and parents
to the intense suffering school students are undergoing
due to the increased academic burden in the name of
holistic development. Unrealistic academic standards
expected from a student bring in pressure of extra
classes, loads of homework and private tuitions
leaving little time for self-study. Play and outdoor
activities are nothing but dreams for children these
days. Thus, cases of nervous breakdowns, panic
attacks and examination fever are now a regular
feature.
The education system requires urgent reforms.
Stress should be on understanding and not learning
or memorizing or mindless projects, charts, models,
scrap-books and endless tests. If studies are to be
relevant to the practical needs of our environment,
the emphasis should be more on skills than on
information memorizing.
I hope everybody concerned will take necessary
corrective measures to save school students from
the baggage of irrational education policies.
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Yours truly
Anjana Rathi
(Education Reforms Activist)
HA 14 (Writing : Formal Letter)
22 Kalidas Marg
New Delhi
29 April 2022
The Editor
The Times of India
New Delhi
Dear Sir
Subject: Leadership Summit for Schoolchildren
I am a school student and a regular reader of your
newspaper. I have been following with great
interest the Leadership Summit you organized
recently where a host of famous world leaders held
discussions and gave talks. Congratulations on
hosting the event so successfully.
I would like to suggest that you organize a similar
event for school children. It would be a novel
summit for students of Classes XI and XII. They
would get first hand training in leadership and
learn to express their views. It would give them an
opportunity to prove themselves.
Since young children are full of ideas their thinking
would be original. They would express their ideas
fearlessly. I am sure they would find new solutions
to old problems.
I think the summit of 'Little Leaders' would be a
greater success than your earlier one.
Give the school children a chance, Sir, and see what
wonders they perform. The summit will go a long
way in developing future leaders.
Thank you.
Yours truly
Manya Biswas
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CA 26 (Writing : Formal Letter)
Body of the letter :
Respected Sir
Subject: A Campaign to Promote the Use of Bicycles
in the City
I am writing to request you to initiate a campaign to
promote the use of bicycle in the city. There are
many benefits of doing so. It builds children's
confidence and teaches them the skill of balancing
and quick decision making besides giving them first
lessons in rules of the road. As regards grown ups, it
is one of the best ways of keeping fit and is a joyous
experience. What's more it is cheap and affordable,
saves fuel, is absolutely noiseless and pollution-
free. Thus, cycling makes a perfect choice for an
environment-friendly personal city transport.
Unfortunately, the roads in our cities are not
suitable for cycling. There is no bicycle lane for
them and cyclists do not often get the right to
passage on them. Motorists simply do not allow
them any room. Thus the roads often prove to be
death traps for cyclists.
We need to learn a lesson from China where it is
more popular than the car. If we promote cycling in
our country we can save billions of rupees in fuel
import bills.
May I request you to launch a Municipal Corporation
sponsored campaign to promote the use of bicycle in
the city? Special bicycle lanes should be introduced
and some lanes should be bicycle and pedestrian
lanes only.
India is the world's largest producer of bicycles. Can
she also become the largest user of this wonderful
and eco-friendly personal transport?
Yours sincerely
(Name)
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26 Model Enclave
Karnal
12 April 2022
The Superintendent of Police (Traffic)
Mall Road
Karnal
Sir
Subject: Request for the deployment of traffic police
personnel near St Joseph School
My name is Shikha Malhotra and I am the Student
Pupil Leader of St Joseph School, Char Chaman
Road, Old City Area, Karnal.
You may perhaps be aware that our school is
located in the very congested part of the city with
narrow lanes and chaotic traffic. It is extremely
difficult for school vans to reach and depart from
the school on time. Many a time school authorities
impose fine on late-coming students. Even some
teachers get late at times because of the traffic.
The scene outside the school at the opening and the
closing times is full of chaos – traffic jams, incessant
honking, and heated exchanges between pedestrians
and vehicle owners. Everyday, one or two accidents
take place due to these jams. Because of these jams
people cannot reach their jobs and businesses,
ambulances do not get a safe passage and noise
levels and pollution levels go up.
I firmly believe that the situation can be very
effectively tackled by deploying a few traffic police
personnel there. Imposition of strict parking rules
can help decongest the roads.
May I request you to have a traffic police post
established in the area and depute a few police
personnel to manage the traffic in a smooth and
efficient way.
Looking forward to a prompt and speedy action on
my request.
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Yours truly behalf of all the children in the Kids Club, to
Shikha Malhotra arrange for this facility at the earliest possible. The
(SPL, St Joseph School) east wing of the under developed lawns can be used
for this purpose. I am sure that you shall give a
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serious consideration to this request and take a
Kids Club prompt and positive action.
Shakti Apartments
Thanking you in anticipation.
Dev Nagar
Yours truly
Kanpur
Mohita Shingle
May 4, 2022
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Shakti Apartments
Dev Nagar
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Subject: Request for developing an exclusive area For all cars with a 'Must Do' label
for children's play.
I am one of the members of the Kids Club of Shakti
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play in our locality. Car 5 Car 9 Car 14

The residential premises in this area offers

excellent facilities like parking, grocery store,
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is sadly missing. It is very disappointing for us For all cars with a 'Must Not Do' label
children because playing regularly should be an
essential part of our lives. It facilitates our better
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growth both physically and mentally. In the
absence of this facility we are presently using the Car 3 Car 13

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causing a lot of discomfort to the residents as well as

embarrassment to us because we get scolded every
now and then. A separate play area has hence CA 27 (Writing : Email)
become a necessity.
From : ...............@................
You are the President of the Residents' Welfare
To : ..................@..................
Association and have both the authority and the
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 Hi Jansie
How are you? I hope all is well on your side.
Your summer vacation is approaching… How have
you planned to spend it?
I suggest something really fun. Why don't you visit
India this summer? You could plan a month long
trip. I'd love to have you at my place for the entire
duration of your visit.
Just think of all the things we could do! We could
have a lot of fun visiting the famous monuments
and interesting historical sites. Your desire to see
the symbol of love – the Taj Mahal in Agra could be
fulfilled! The elegantly designed temples and the
sprawling beaches are sure to astound you! I would
take you shopping for traditional Indian artefacts,
ethnic garments and jewellery. You'd be able to
taste Indian delicacies and learn Indian languages
or dance forms. It would prove to be an excellent
opportunity to explore one of the most richly
endowed cultures of the world.
Please do let me know a week in advance in case you
plan to come. This would give me time to make
arrangements to ensure that your stay in India is
comfortable and enjoyable.
Eagerly waiting for a reply.
Sunita
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From : ...............@................
To : ...............@................
Subject : I love Kerala!!
Dear Dad
Just came back to my hotel room from a trip to the
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Had so much fun!
Spotting elephants and tigers in real life was every
bit as exciting as I'd hoped!
The area around our hotel is truly picturesque. I can
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see swaying coconut and palm trees all around and
lush green fields at a distance. We visited a beach
yesterday. The sparkling water and the glittering
golden sand were breath-takingly beautiful. They
were much cleaner than the ones we saw in
Mumbai last year. We also sailed through Kerelan
backwaters on small houseboats. It was an
exhilarating experience!
I got to experience the rich culture of the state as we
mixed with some locals. They offered us delicious
food, which tasted way better than the South Indian
dishes that Mom cooks. Don't tell her though!
I've bought some souvenirs for myself and gifts for
you and mom. We are going to attend a cultural
event in a famous auditorium in Thiruvananthapuram
tomorrow. I'm really looking forward to it.
Thank you for permitting me to take this trip. How
much I wish you and mom were here with me!!
Miss you
Ravi
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From : ...................@.......................
To : ...................@.......................
Subject: Happy Eid-ul-Fitr!
Dear Asif
I hope you have had a wonderful Ramzan. Please,
do accept my heartiest greetings on the occasion of
Eid-ul-Fitr to you and your parents. My email
calendar tells me it falls on 9th August this year. So
it's going to be a gala feast for you, isn't it? And a
time for 'Eidy' from your elders, too?
Tell me how you plan to celebrate the holy festival,
will you? And don't forget to send me some pictures
of the festivity.
Yours
Rohan
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From : ...................@.......................
To : ...................@.......................
Subject: Sorry! Can't make it to your place tomorrow
Dear Deepika
Hi. How are you?
I'm really sorry that I have to go back on my promise
of meeting you tomorrow. Call me a promise
breaker or whatever you like, but I don't think I can
make it to your party tomorrow evening. You see,
Granny is coming tomorrow morning and she wants
me to spend the whole day with her. And in the
evening I have to take her to the doctor for a routine
check-up of her eyes. I hope you understand.
Can we fix up another time, please?
Yours
Sucheta
FORMAL EMAIL
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From : ...............@................
To : ...............@................
Subject: Application for extension of leave
Respected Ma'am
I am Rahul Rajput, of class VIII, roll number 51. I'm
writing to request you for an extension of leave for a
few days.
I and my family are in Vaishno Devi for a vacation
cum religious trip. As you must have heard in the
news, there was a landslide here yesterday. Several
people were killed and many were injured. Luckily I
and my family are safe. But we wouldn't be able to
reach back home in time for me to attend school
tomorrow because the main route down the hill is
jammed and all means of transport have been
disrupted. Since the police are actively involved in
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damage control, we hope we will be able to reach
back safely within two days.
In view of these circumstances, I request you to
kindly extend my leave for two days only, i.e.
tomorrow (20-02-2022) and day after (21-02-2022).
I will be really thankful to you for the same.
Yours obediently
Rahul Rajput
(Roll No. 51, VIII-D)
PA 17 (Writing : Email)
From : ...............@................
To : ...............@................
Subject: Interest in becoming a member of WWF
Dear Sir
I am Sarita Sareen, a teacher of Environmental
Science in Government College for Girls, Ludhiana,
Punjab. I am a graduate in bio-technology and have
a keen interest in the initiatives taken by various
organizations to save the environment.
I am an animal lover and have seven pets at home.
And they are not some fancy pets bought from the
pet-store. I have given shelter to three stray
puppies, a cat, a hen and a couple of fishes.
I would like to become a part of your esteemed
organization and contribute to the cause of
nurturing the wildlife. I believe that if people work
together, they can prevent many a species from
extinction. We could work on spreading awareness,
rescuing endangered species and collecting funds
for their medical care and rehabilitation.
I would like to request you to kindly let me know
about the requirements and the procedure for
becoming a member of the WWF. Also, kindly send
me details about the kind of activities that have
been done in the last year and those that are
scheduled for this year.
I would be thankful to you for the same.
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 Regards
Sarita Sareen
(+919812037xxx)
HA 18 (Writing : Email)
From : ...............@................
To : ...............@................
Subject: Request for Boarding and Lodging
Arrangement for a Group of 200 Students
Dear Madam
I am Ashwin Jaggi, the Vice-Principal of ALM
School, Panipat writing on behalf of the Principal,
Mr. J. S. Bhatti.
I am writing this mail to request boarding and
lodging arrangements for a group of 200 students
who will be visiting the Science City next month.
The group will be arriving at the Science City on the
22nd (Monday) at 10 am and will return on the 24th
(Wednesday). Could you arrange for their stay and
food for those two days please? Kindly specify the
amount that the school must pay for the stay and
the mode of payment that is convenient to you.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could reply at the
earliest since the school will need to make the
necessary travel arrangements for the students.
Yours sincerely
Ashwin Jaggi
ADDITIONAL WRITING TASKS (FOR PRACTICE)
1. 16 Aanchal Deluxe Floors
Murugan Enclave
Kattayam
November 11, 2022
Dearest Hritik
I am writing to you from my new study desk,
in my new room, in the new home that we
have just moved into. I am absolutely thrilled
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to be here. You have been to my earlier home
at Kolayam Street and must be remembering
the weak structure of that building. Actually,
that was a rented house and was a very old
building. Father and Mother had been saving
for the last many years to buy a home of our
own. They have finally managed to buy this
beautiful new place which we have fondly
named 'Aashiana'.
My new home is a three bedroom flat on the
second floor of an eight storey building. The
rooms are spacious and airy. I have an
entire room exclusively for me which faces
the swimming pool of the society. The view
from the huge glass-pane window is
simply breathtaking. The living room is
large and comfortable with an extended
balcony where my entire family sits together
for the evening tea and after dinner. There is
ample space for parking both our car and the
scooter. We have kept the interior very
simple yet functional which has saved the
cluttered-up look one usually sees in flats.
I am indeed as happy as my family to get our
own place in this city. I invite you and your
family to come over this weekend for an
informal get-together. I shall show you my
new bunk-bed which is great fun. I shall also
take you to the society club house where a
separate area has been designed for indoor
games. If your parents happen to like this
place, then you too might shift here. O it
would be so nice to have my best friend
around me all the time!
Hope you can make a plan to visit us this
weekend or even earlier (if you wish). I really
want to share my joy with you because I
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 believe happiness is a kind of wealth which and do not let the success go to your head.
cannot be owned till it is shared. Looking Wish you all the best!
forward to your response. Yours
Your loving friend Tushar
Varun
3. 19 Vivekananda Marg
2. 32 M.K. Marg New Delhi
Indirapuram
11th March 2022
Shantipur
2nd March 2022 Dear Sunaina

Dear Prateek Thank you so much for the lovely card and
the beautiful flowers you sent me on Friendship
Congratulations on being elected the School
Day. It was such a wonderful surprise!
Pupil Leader of your school!
You painted the card yourself – I never knew
It is a great achievement and a proud
that you are such a talented artist! It's very
moment for all of us. My joy knew no bounds
beautifully done.
when your cousin Abhishek told me the
news. The card and the multi-coloured roses have
brightened up my room. Roses are my
I cannot tell you how delighted I am and how
favourite! Your sweet gift has made me so
many of our friends I have called up to share
very happy.
the news with.
Your affectionate gesture has made our
It is a great responsibility but I know you will
friendship even stronger and Friendship
handle it very well. You will make a very fine
Day has become all the more special for me.
leader. As an SPL, you must always keep the
Thank you once again.
welfare of the students in mind. After all,
Lots of love.
they have voted you to this post. Listen to the
members of the Student Council and also Yours affectionately

to the students in general. Take decisions Seema

with consensus. Find out what problems 4. Honourable Minister for Environment
bother the students and do your best to have Government of India
them solved with the help of the school New Delhi

administration. Remember, best leaders are 13 April 2022

fair and unbiased. They take everyone along
and they have a vision. They are punctual,
honest, sincere and courteous. You will have
to develop these qualities in you.
You should be a model in good conduct for
others to follow. And don't neglect your studies
Honourable Minister
Subject: Protecting the Environment
I, Rajshree Moloy, a student of Class VIII of
Bal Bharti school, wish to draw your
attention to a major threat to the environment.
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 the cities but the farming practices in the
rural areas. Farmers everywhere harvest
their crops and then set fire to the stubble in
their fields to clear them quickly.
This causes a lot of pollution because burning
adds carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. Smoke
pollutes the air which becomes unfit to breathe.
This practice must be stopped immediately.
Farmers should be educated about the
harmful effects of burning stubble. Agriculture
and environment scientists should devise eco-
friendly way of disposing of the rubble.
Can I please request you to take personal
interest in this matter and instruct your
officials to take appropriate steps to curb the
menace?
Thank you.
Yours sincerely
Rajshree Moloy
5. 17- Bangla Sahib Road
Hosangabad
March 23, 2022
Dear Sahiba
I apologise profusely for my bad behaviour
with you. I acted rather stupid in believing
that you had stolen my practical notebook. I
found the book lying in the staff-room in Mrs
Sharma's shelf. Perhaps it got misplaced
while the correction work was being done. I
was so silly to blame you for this. I thought
that since you had distributed the checked
notebooks you intentionally hid mine to tease
me. Sahiba I am so sorry for shouting at you
in the presence of so many children. Please
forgive me.
We have been good friends since our KG
class. I am sure that you shall keep in mind
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our long association and pardon my
irresponsible behaviour, at least this time. I
shall apologise to you in the presence of the
entire class if that can win me back your
priceless friendship.
I promise to you that I would never allow any
such misunderstanding to affect our firm
bond. I don't want to lose you. So please,
please forgive me and let's be friends forever.
Expecting a warm hand-shake from you.
Yours apologetic-silly friend
Veenu
6. From : .....................@................
To : .....................@................
Subject : A Wonderful Birthday Present
Dear Rhea
Thank you for the birthday greetings.
Guess what my parents gave me as gift? It's a
cute little Doberman puppy, about a month old.
I call him Soldier. He recognizes everyone at
home now. He likes to sit by the table while I
do my studies. I put him on a leash when I
take him out. He may need a strong chain
later. One good thing about Soldier is that he
doesn't pick up fights with other dogs in the
street.
I am planning to train him as a guard dog.
When fully grown, he would be about
roughly 45 kg and would have a lifespan of
about 14 years.
Mother has already told me that I will have
to train him myself, which I know is not easy.
I have read a lot about this German breed. A
well bred Doberman is a headstrong and
dominant animal with a mind of its own. I
have to be firm with Soldier, so that he grows
into a respectful member of my family.
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 Wish me luck.
Sumit
7. From : ...................@.......................
To : ...................@.......................
Dear Suparna
Today I had called your housemaster and
was exasperated to know that you are not in
the habit of taking a bath regularly. Suparna,
living in a cool climate does not mean that
you skip regular bathing. The truth is that a
regular bath keeps you refreshed and you do
not feel cold even when the weather is chilly.
Regular bathing keeps the skin clean and
hence it breathes better and stays fresh
longer. A washed and fresh body is definitely
more energetic than an unwashed one. We
feel enthusiastic to work only after a bath.
The day feels new and the spirits soar high
only for those who take a bath every day. A
healthy mind in a healthy body stands apt
when we include regular bathing in our daily
schedule. I understand that your school is
located in the cold hills of Himalayas and you
must be feeling a bit reluctant to take a bath
every day. But I am sure that you have been
provided with the facility of warm water. You
just need to get over your lethargy and see
what wonders a regular bath can do for you. I
am sure that from now on you shall get over
the bad habit of skipping bath. Kid-sis this is
a sincere advice. Don't think that I am trying
to show you down.
Hope to see your smiling face soon.
Your loving didi
Sugandha
8. From : ...............@................
To : ...............@................
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Subject : Invitation to My Birthday Party
Dear Kunal
Congratulation on winning the Inter-School
Table-Tennis Championship! You're already
a TT sensation and soon you'll become an
international star and I'll seek your autograph.
However, right now I have to only make a
request. My birthday falls on the 15th of this
month and to celebrate the occasion I have
only a handful of my close friends to a pool
party at the Hotel Crown Plaza. We'll spend
the whole day swimming and playing
snooker. Of course, there will be meals and
goodies, too.
In the evening, we will shift to a hall where
we will enjoy a magic show. This will be
followed by the cake cutting ceremony and
High Tea.
You mark your calendar and block the date. I
don't want to hear any excuses. There is no
dress code but don't forget your swimming
costume. Will appreciate if you please confirm
though a phone call or a text message.
Yours
Rakesh
MODULE FOUR (WRITING – III)
ARTICLE
CA 29 (Writing : Article)
CLEANLINESS BEGINS AT HOME
(by Anshul Tripathy)
Cleanliness, like charity, begins at home. Clean
homes create clean neighbourhoods and clean
neighbourhoods are the key to cleaner surroundings.
The Residents' Welfare Association is striving to
promote clean and safe environment through
cleaner homes. The humungous amount of waste
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 produced in each home results in greater pollution
of the neighbourhood.
Residents need to work towards not producing too
much waste and more importantly not dumping
that waste in the public area. Nothing is as disgusting
as seeing a pile of waste rotting outside on the road
near our residence. The very air that we breathe
gets contaminated by the open decomposition of
food and other materials thrown in the neighbourhood.
It is mandatory that the waste matter be segregated
into bio-degradable and non-biodegradable waste
and then disposed. Making a judicious use of
electricity and water, and avoiding chemical cleaning
agents and fertilisers will go a long way towards
saving our natural resources for the next generation.
The association encourages residents to develop
terrace gardens not only to turn the area green, but
also to conserve oxygen levels in the atmosphere.
Let's join hands with the association to make our
homes and our surroundings safe and clean.
CA 30 (Writing : Article)
WHY I NEED TO READ NEWSPAPERS DAILY
(By N. Reetinder)
In the highly competitive environment that we see
around us today, it is essential that we keep
ourselves well informed. One of the most easily
available and the least expensive source of
information is the newspaper. I have made it a habit
to read the newspaper daily.
My family has subscribed to “The Hindustan
Times”. I make sure that I read its front page and
the editorial everyday before going to school. It
informs me about the day-to-day developments in
science, politics, fashion and sports. It also has
news on events from distant corners of the world,
and helps me form opinions on matters of national
importance. Thanks to this habit, I always score full
marks in my G.K. exams.
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However, it has been found that in general, very
few teenagers read newspapers on a daily basis.
Most of them spend more time on the internet,
watching TV, or listening to music. They do not
realize that the width, breadth and depth of the
news provided by the newspapers at such a low cost
makes it the richest source of information.
Newspapers today have diversified into infotainment
and also have special editions for students. So I
urge all my peers who want to be well informed and
aware of the world they live in to read newspaper
regularly.
CA 31 (Writing : Article)
IMPORTANCE OF BALANCED DIET FOR
SCHOOL STUDENTS
(By Pankaj Sharma)
A well-balanced diet is one that contains the
essential nutrients such as carbohydrates,
proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals in amounts
optimally required by an individual.
In order to achieve this, a meal should have a
combination of cereals or grains, pulses, seasonal
fruits and vegetables and oils. Sacrificing any one of
these food groups will result in an unbalanced diet
and skipping any meal will result in dietary
imbalances that will impact the general well being
of an individual. A balanced diet is essential to keep
a student physically fit and mentally alert.
Faulty time management, tasteless, boring home
cooked meals, mouth-watering adverts on fast food,
the ease of ordering outside food are some of the
factors why many students are missing out on a
balanced diet.
The only way to combat this is for parents to provide
a balanced diet to their wards and for teachers to
instruct students on food and health matters. Two
of the most underestimated factors for good health
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 are hydration of the body with water and adequate
hours of sleep. Therefore, eat well, sleep well and
drink plenty of water to be a better performer in
curricular and extra-curricular activities!
CA 32 (Writing : Article)
A CALL FOR SAVING ELECTRICITY
(by Vidyut Gupta)
The habit of irresponsible consumption of
electricity is common amongst most people. Lights
are left on even during the daytime, gadgets like
TVs and computers are left running even when not
being used, and air-conditioning is used even when
the weather is pleasant. Welcome to the nation that
loves to waste power.
Unfortunately we do not understand the value of
electricity it is precious, limited and non-
renewable. Once lost it is lost forever. In addition, it
is expensive and its overuse adversely affects be
environment changes in eco-systems, greater
pollution and excessive fuel consumption.
Since civilized life is unthinkable without
electricity, it is everyone's duty to save electricity.
We can easily save a lot of power by adopting a few
good habits. For a start, we must reduce the use of
electricity by switching off lights and appliances,
when not needed. We must use energy saving
lighting equipment and machines. We can also opt
for solar and wind based electricity that will help in
reducing the burden on the environment as well.
Let us remember, power saved is power produced.
CA 33 (Writing : Article)
IMPORTANCE OF ROAD SAFETY
(By Rohit Sharma)
It is unfortunate that our roads are turning out to be
death traps claiming hundreds and thousands of
lives every year in road accidents.
A majority of road accidents are caused
by human error. It may be an error of ill-
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maintaining a vehicle or an error of judgement
while driving particularly in drunken state.
Reckless speed and negligent driving are the
biggest causes of road accidents. The result is
terrible loss of life and property – a loss which can
easily be prevented. Bad roads, lack of proper
traffic and road safety signs and encroachments of
roads are no less to blame for road accidents.
While the situation will take time to improve, let us
all make our roads safe for vehicles and people alike
by being responsible users of roads. If the city bus
drivers stop their buses before stop lines at
crossings and pedestrians are careful to cross roads
only at zebra crossing and use footpath for walking
there would be no hit and run cases.
All traffic rules must be followed at all times.
Scooter and motor-cycle drivers as well as the
pillion riders must always wear a helmet. One must
never drive when drunk or talk on the phone while
driving. All drivers must wear seat-belts while
driving and never indulge in rash and speedy
driving.
While there is the need to constantly educate people
on the importance of road safety through observing
traffic rules, the violators must be dealt with
strictly. But the most important thing is that
individual users of the roads, pedestrians as well as
vehicle drivers, realise their duty to make roads
safe through their reponsible use. The bottom line
is that road safety begins with you.
PA 18 (Writing : Article)
IMPACT OF OVERPOPULATION
(By Iyyer Krishnamurthy)
Today is the World Population Day, a day when we
need to sit down and take stock of the situation
caused by the burgeoning population. Population
explosion is like a nuclear explosion. Both leave
behind long lasting consequences!
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 Overpopulation is slowly but surely destroying this
beautiful planet. There are fewer jobs than there
are people today. The unemployed are living in
deprivation without any education and medical
facilities. When there is no money, there is no access
to the basic needs of life. Thus begins the struggle
for survival. Our need for more land for cultivation
and settlement makes us destroy our natural
surroundings. The depleting green cover is already
leading to loss of biodiversity.
The danger of facing a crisis in climate is looming
large before us. With trees gone, the naked
mountains cannot withstand the fury of rain
bearing clouds. With soil erosion, floods and loss of
green cover and the consequent erratic rains, the
water cycle has gone for a toss.
Another major problem that has emerged as a
result of overpopulation is pollution of land, soil,
water and air. We dump garbage, biodegradable or
not, anywhere and every-where. The rivers have
grown sluggish and murky with hazardous
discharge of effluents from industries and sewage
from homes. That is not all. Filled smog and smoke
hardly leave any fresh air to breathe. As a result
pulmonary and cardiac disetases are on the rise.
The day is not too far when we may have to queue up
before vending machines to get our quota of oxygen
to breathe!
The need of the hour is to make desperate measures
to control overpopulation.
HA 19 (Writing : Article)
IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING MUSIC IN SCHOOLS
(By Ashima Gupta)
Music has always been the embalming factor in
human lives. It is the food for soul, says
Shakespeare. The soothing effect of music helps to
improve concentration and is therefore important
especially for students. If children get the
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opportunity to learn music in schools they are
certainly going to get better grades.
Music can be pursued as a hobby as well as a career.
If followed with passion, music can turn one into a
star.
Presently, our school has three music teachers who
use a separate music room, musical instruments
(both Indian and Western), D-I-Y books on music,
and a recording studio to teach music. However, in
order to facilitate better learning, the school must
assign more time and resources for teaching music.
An additional music room, more instruments,
books and staff, and upgradation of the school
studio for music videos will certainly benefit all the
budding stars.
HA 20 (Writing : Article)
PHILATELY AS A HOBBY
(by Sonakshi Sharma)
Philately is the study of stamps, especially the rare
ones, their postal history and other related items.
Although philatelists collect stamps of all countries
and rare stamps in the world, it is possible to study
stamps without owning them. Things that
philatelists study are the stamp design process, the
paper used, the method of printing, the gum, any
security markings and overprints on the stamp.
It is a valuable source of information as it records
history of several events in different parts of the
world. It gives a sense of achievement when one
gets one of the rare things in the world. Stamps can
be collected year-wise, nation-wise or theme-wise.
Hence philately teaches us values of collection,
organizing, caring and treasuring things.
Apart from these it helps in better under-standing
of the world – its peoples, countries, lands and
cultures. Also one can fetch a lot of money by selling
rare stamps.
Philately clubs are common all over the world. Many
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 exhibitions of stamps and other precious postal items
are held at both club and national level.
SPEECH
CA 34 (Writing : Speech)
Good Morning Everyone!
I take this opportunity to thank the esteemed
members of the school management and my fellow
students for nominating me as the member of the
Students' Council of my school.
I humbly accept the responsibilities that you have
entrusted me with. I assure you all that I shall leave
no stone unturned while executing the tasks
assigned to me from time to time. The general
discipline among students during recess and before
and after school shall be taken care of with utmost
sincerity. Besides, I shall also take upon myself the
responsibility to be an active component of the team
that shall be formed during the Annual Day
Celebration. Apart from all this, I also commit to
abide by any other work that shall be given to me as
member of the Students' Council.
I must admit that I am elated on this nomination. It
is a moment of pride for me to have got the
opportunity to serve my school in this capacity. I
share my happiness with all present and hope that
with the blessings from the Almighty I shall never
fail my selectors. I once again thank each one of you
and hope to have a year full of activities.
Thank you!
CA 35 (Writing : Speech)
Respected Teachers and My Dear Friends.
I am Shanthi Srivastav and for the next three
minutes I am here before you to talk about why,
'Early to Bed and Early to Rise Makes a Man
Healthy, Wealthy and Wise,' is often quoted to us by
our parents and teachers.
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When you wake up early, your body and mind are at
peak performance and therefore a good time to
brush up on those difficult theorems and definitions,
and on a lighter note, getting ready for school is a lot
quicker because your siblings are not awake to have
a bathroom fight with you! Today, most of us skip
breakfast, the most important meal of the day,
because of lack of time. Scientifically it is proven
that students who spend time having breakfast are
better and brighter at school and early rising
facilitates you to have a good breakfast. In addition,
when you wake up early, you have time to organize
your school bag, your homework, plan your routine
resulting in not being anxious and stressed.
According to a recent research, sleep deprivation is
one of the major factors contributing to low
immunity levels thus causing a variety of health
problems. Students who are sleep deficient take
longer to finish tasks, have slower reaction time
and make more mistakes.
To function at your very best, it is necessary to have
8-10 hours of sleep. Ideally, retiring to bed at 9 pm
and waking up between 5 am and 6 am is the best
way to being healthy.
Thank you!
CA 36 (Writing : Speech)
Dear friends
Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami, American
Cyclones, Ice Land Volcano eruption and Chinese
and Uttarakhand floods – Are they stray incidents
or do they signal Nature's warning to Man?
Good Morning Everyone.
Today I would like to highlight the threat natural
and man-made disasters pose to the very survival of
life on this earth and what each one of us can do to
avert the catastrophe.
There is no doubt that the increasing incidents of
epidemics, floods, famines, droughts and extreme
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 weather anywhere in the world are a warning bell
to mankind to shun anti-nature, anti-earth and
anti-environment activities and adopt conservation
policies immediately if it wants to continue to exist
on this blue planet. If we want to save ourselves
from the aftermaths of global warming, depletion of
the ozone layer and melting of the polar ice-caps, we
must stop our destructive activities and save our
planet Earth.
The alarming increase in global warming is a result
of rapid deforestation. The fast pace of
industrialisation and urbanisation has added fuel
to the fire, heating up the planet with release of
CFC's and other toxic gases in the air.
Consequently, we have lost much of the green cover
and many species of flora and fauna, are today on
the verge of extinction. Increasing global warming
has also affected the marine life and made us
humans, victims of respiratory diseases like
asthma, bronchitis and exposed us to cancers of
skin and lung.
The need of the hour is to take stringent measures
to check increasing global warming. Each one of
must practise the three R's : Reduce Reuse Recycle.
We need to conserve the non-renewable sources of
energy and use solar and wind energy; conserve
water by adopting rain water harvesting
techniques and plant and nurture trees which are
the life-saving agents on earth. We must spread
awareness about the need to adopt green building
technologies, to dispose E-waste properly, use jute
and cloth bags instead of plastic bags and to replace
conventional bulbs with CFLs.
Let us join hands to improve our life in order to save
and strengthen the environment. Otherwise our
earth will be a planet minus life.
Thank you!
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PA 19 (Writing : Speech)
Good Morning, Everyone!
Today, I am here to seek you kind support and
generous help for our less fortunate brothers and
sisters living in slums. You see, they are the
children of God just like us. They too need
nutritious food, clothes to wear, books to read and
toys to play with. But today I would like to appeal to
you to donate your new or used clothes that are in
good condition. Please, donate shirts, shorts,
trousers, jeans, pullovers, jackets, gloves and caps.
Any size, any colour and any material is welcome as
long as the clothes are in good condition. Just make
sure that they are washed and ironed. The House
Council has placed 4 huge bins in its office. You can
come to the office during a vacant period to deposit
the clothes.
All donors will get an appreciation certification.
Remember the donations will be accepted during
school hours from 8 to 12 of this month only. Many
thanks in advance for your generosity.
Thank you!
PA 20 (Writing : Speech)
Good Afternoon Dear Friends!
We have gathered together today to bid farewell to
our dear friend Rajan Khetrapal, who is going
abroad for further studies.
As you all know, Rajan is one of the finest persons
you will ever come across. He is kind, generous and
helpful. You have a problem, go to him and get an
instant solution! You have difficulty in
understanding a concept in Science or a
Mathematical formula, Rajan can come to your
rescue. He has topped the class year after year, yet
he is not a bookworm. He likes to do sports and
debate and paint. In fact, he is his parents' and
teachers' delight, a distinction that many of us,
honestly speaking, envy.
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 In his going abroad, we will lose a good and
trustworthy friend and a great fellow learner. Dear
Rajan, I am joined by all of our classmates in
wishing you all the best with your new school in a
new country. I do hope you will not forget us all and
will remain in touch through phone, email and
social media.
And, on behalf of all of us, may I present this
momento as a token of our remembrance.
Thank you!
HA 21 (Writing : Speech)
Good Morning Dear Friends!
I am here to share my views on the increasing
addiction to electronic gadgets by the children these
days.
TV, mobile phones, computers and gaming consoles
have become second nature to most children
nowadays. Friends, this is a massively damaging
habit which we cannot afford to overlook. Spending
hours in the company of these passive gadgets is an
absolute waste of time. It has an adverse effect on
our vision. The essential moisture content of eyes
dries up and we get tired easily. In the long run
exposure to gadgets ruins our eyesight as well.
Some gadgets like mobiles pose the threat of
exposure to harmful radiation. Sitting in front of TV
always keeps alive the danger of becoming couch
potatoes. Passivity results due to the excessive use
of electronic gadgets and one tends to become
impatient. Gradually one develops an irritable
temper. It further leads to the inability to think
originally.
An addict of electronic gadgets begins to lose
appetite and lands up with poor health. Another
harmful effect is missing out on outdoor activities
and losing out on quality time with friends and
family. All this leads us to poor social behavior. Of
course, the gadgets run on power so their overuse
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destroys natural resources due to higher electricity
consumption. To top the list of harmful effects is the
poorer grades one begins to show at school and
college.
When we think of the advantages of these gadgets,
the disadvantages always outnumber them. It is
time we wake up and behave like responsible adults
deciding to limit our use of Electronic Gadgets.
Thank you!
HA 22 (Writing : Speech)
Fire is as useful as it is deadly. Despite taking all
the necessary precautions, fire accidents can still
take place.
Respected teachers and my dear friends.
On the occasion of Fire Safety Day today, I am here
to speak on the topic : 'Preventing Fires is Easier
than Fighting Fires'.
Every now and then we come to know of fire
disasters and those who have gone through one
would know how horrific they can be. Getting burnt
is the most painful thing in the world. But putting
life back together after a fire accident is even more
painful. Even when there is compensation coming,
it is not adequate or it does not come on time. And
no amount of compensation can restore lost lives.
Life becomes truly hell and nobody actually ever
recovers from the shock and suffering.
Prevention of fire accidents can save us from huge
losses. Who would like to lose his or her life or see
his kith and kin losing theirs? No matter how rich
you are, you can never buy the things that you and
your family have taken a lifetime to build. Once
something goes into smoke (literally), never
returns.
There are a lot of things that we can do to prevent a
fire accident. We should be utmost cautious with
household appliances such as water heaters. Using
a candle or an oil lamp carelessly or discarding a
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 smoldering cigarette can lead to huge fire accidents.
The awareness of fire hazards in school and at home
is very important. An overloaded electric point with
too many plugs, stacks of paper kept by the stove,
keeping flammable and combustible materials in
the storeroom or cooking left unattended are all fire
hazards. Short circuits also lead to massive fire and
destruction.
There are some do's and don'ts that one must follow
to avert fire tragedies.
l Keep fire extinguishers within easy reach.
l Never leave heaters on when the house is
empty.
l Switch off all electrical and gas appliances when
not in use.
l Repair or replace frayed wires, electric cords
and old appliances.
l Keep kindling matches or flammable material
away from places where they are likely to catch
fire.
l Plan escape routes and a meeting point for the
family in the event of a fire accident.
Remember, fire safety begins with you. Show your
preparedness in the drill, which is being organised
with support of the Fire Department. Be safe, stay
safe. Prevent fires.
Thank you!
DEBATE
CA 37 (Writing : Debate)
Ladies and Gentlemen, I stand before you to
support the motion "Homework Should be
Abolished."
Today, it is the age of change and reformation.
School bags are getting smaller and lighter, the
burden of books is being reduced and learning is
becoming more and more a fun-filled activity. So, it
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is high time, we abolished the drudgery of home
work, otherwise all these reforms in education will
amount to nothing.
By definition, homework is something that pupils
are supposed to do at home. It supplements and
complements the work done at school. But I would
like to know how many students do their homework
at home. I've seen most of them mindlessly copying
endless notes in their copy books. Charts, models,
projects are either prepared by parents, elder
brothers and sisters or professionals. What
answers do the supporters of homework have to
this? Is this the way to bring about mental
development among the learners?
If the pupils have to spend the best part of their
afternoons and evenings doing homework, let my
worthy opponents tell me when they can play. And
then, why do teachers give homework as if their's is
the only subject students have to study?
I'd like the authorities to abolish all homework once
and for all. Learning by doing or experiential
learning should take the place of rote learning.
Dear Fellow Students, let us unite; we have nothing
to lose but homework.
To conclude, I whole-heartedly support the motion
that homework should be abolished.
Thank you!
PA 21 (Writing : Debate)
Ladies and Gentleman, I stand before you to oppose
the motion "Homework Should be Abolished".
Homework! Homework! Homework! Why do we
have to make homework sound like a Hurculean
task? It is there in fact not to burden a child but to
enhance learning. If all the work done in class is
given a brief reading at home, the mind is able to
retain it for a longer period of time. Homework
complements classroom teaching.
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 A child is a storehouse of energy. If homework is
abolished, it may lead to unwanted behaviour like
being sloppy, lazy, inactive, gossiping, watching
movies, which may mislead students in the absence
of a goal. But if the child is given homework, his / her
energies get channelised in a positive way and
having to complete a task in a given point of time
disciplines him / her.
Homework helps the students to evaluate their
progress. In the classroom, while the teacher is
teaching, everything appears easy. It is only when
one is left on one's own that one can judge one's level
of understanding of any topic. Moreover, all
homework is not boring. There are many tasks
assigned to the students which are interesting and
enjoyable. They enhance knowledge as well. All
activity-based work is homework e.g. when the
child is asked to observe how a plant develops or
how to make sprouts from pulses. Furthermore,
home assignments prepare the students for
examination and teach them time management. As
regards teachers, home work helps them to assess
the students' progress. They are able to judge the
level of understanding of the students and
accordingly can modify their lessons for a better
understanding of concepts.
On the basis of the above arguments, I firmly reject
the motion with the suggestion that homework can
be reduced and made interesting but it must not be
abolished.
Thank you!
HA 23 (Writing : Debate)
SUPPORTING THE MOTION
Respected Judges, Teachers and Friends.
I am Vinod Sharma of class eight and I am here to
speak in favour of the motion that children should
get money from their parents for helping them with
household chores.
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There is no harm in encouraging children to do age
appropriate household chores and pay them for it.
The benefits outweigh the disadvantages. To begin
with, there is great pride when children get money
in their hands and it offsets them into thinking
what they want to do with it. Their budgeting and
accounting skills and effective saving skills come
into play. Children are gently eased into the realm
of dignity of labour and social equality which are
basic to the social fabric of society. It teaches them
to be responsible, encourages them to keep their
homes and thereby the environment clean, make
light the burden of their parents, and above all it
teaches them not to expect others to do what they
can do for themselves. This prepares many children
moving to foreign countries to be self-sufficient,
reducing dependency on others for their survival
and sustenance. To a large extent, it also liberates
children from being cast in typical gender roles and
parental dependency.
To conclude, it is a very good idea to pay children
money for helping in the house because they learn
time management, money management, gender
equality and dignity of labour. Above all, they learn
to stand on their own feet!
Thank you!
AGAINST THE MOTION
Respected Judges, Teachers and My Dear Friends.
My name is Arti Verma and I am here to speak
against the motion that children should be paid
money for helping their parents with household
chores.
Why should children be made to do household
chores for money? Do we pay our parents for
cooking and cleaning or providing for us? No, we
don't, because they do it out of love for us. Similarly,
children should be encouraged to help in the house
without any payment. By paying for their help,
children tend to equate everything with money and
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 there are chances of materialistic values creeping
into their thoughts and deeds. Moreover, children
do not possess enough maturity to handle money
and may fall prey to the machinations of jealous
peers. The sole responsibility of a child is to do well
in academics and make his or her parents proud.
He/She should not be doing household chores
especially when there are machines to do most of
them!
To conclude, it is the duty of children to help their
parents and they should not be paid for it. Giving
money makes children more materialistic and easy
victims of greed and avarice. The only responsibility
of a child is to study and do well in life.
Thank you!
SHORT STORY
CA 38 (Writing : Short Story)
BIRBAL AND SHEEP-ISH NOBLES
Of all his courtiers, Emperor Akbar was most fond
of the witty and intelligent Birbal. This made the
other courtiers angry. The jealous nobles always
attempted to make Birbal look foolish in front of the
Emperor.
One day Emperor Akbar, who had a great curiosity
about each and every thing in the world, wondered
just how many stars there were in the sky. Birbal's
enemies saw a great opportunity to make Akbar
angry with Birbal.
"Huzoor, only Birbal can give the answer to this
question." "Yes, Sire! He knows the answer to
everything!" Cunningly, they piled on the flattery
till Akbar sternly questioned Birbal, "Tell me the
correct number of stars in the sky if you are so clever."
Without batting an eyelid, Birbal rattled off an
extremely large number. When the courtiers
challenged Birbal to prove that he was right, he
requested the Emperor to grant him some time.
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A couple of days later Birbal came to the court along
with a sheep. "Here is your answer, huzoor. There
are as many hair on this sheep as there are stars in
the sky. Please ask someone to count and check."
Emperor Akbar laughed heartily. The nobles could
only stand around looking sheep-ish!
CA 39 (Writing : Short Story)
THE LOST GAME
Steve lay in the hospital bed crying. The television
on the wall showed an IPL match in progress. Steve
should have been playing it but for his fractured
arm.
It so happened that he was returning home after
the morning net-practice. When he was crossing a
busy intersection, his phone rang. Steve put his
hand in his shoulder bag to take out his phone. His
attention got diverted from the traffic through
which he was trying to make his way.
Suddenly, he heard the screeching brakes of a car
and before he could react he was hit by a car. Steve
fell on the road and lost his consciousness. The car
driver took him to a hospital nearby. Eight hours
later, when Steve regained his senses, he was
shocked to find himself in a hospital room, his right
arm in a heavy plaster.
“What's happened to me?” he asked the nurse.
“Sir, you've broken your right arm, but you'll be fine
in a month's time.
“But I've to play my IPL match today.”
“I'm sorry, Sir. You cannot play for at least six
months.”
“Oh, no! God, why did I take that call”.
Just then the commentator said, “Out! Caught
behind for a duck!”
“I was to play this match!” Steve muttered teary-
eyed.
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 CA 40 (Writing : Short Story)
THE WEDDING GIFT
The wedding hall was full of guests. Amidst all the
humdrum the most important part of the ceremony,
the wedding vows, arrived. Suddenly the groom
gestured the priest to stop. This appeared to be
some bad omen.
The Bride's father approached the groom, “Son,
Why this pause? All well, I presume?” “Yes, of
course! Nothing to worry. I just want you to fulfil a
small demand.” “DEMAND! That cannot be. We are
middle class people and cannot afford luxuries.”
“Oh no! You get me wrong. I do not seek any dowry.”
“Then what's your demand?”
The Groom said, “I want 250 fruit bearing trees to
be planted by the bride's family in my village. They
shall be the testimony of our lifelong bond.” This
strange demand was fulfilled joyfully. The
flourishing trees witnessed the happy wedded life of
the couple and also brought joy to the village
children who relished its fruit for many years.
CA 41 (Writing : Short Story)
BELATED ACCOLADE
"Oh no, it can't be true," thought the singer in
dismay. But it was. It took some time to sink in.
When it did, she burst into bitter tears. She had
sung so beautifully in the competition – a TV reality
show, really – but the judges had rejected her. Oh,
the humiliation!
As she walked off the stage, she vowed to herself
that she would be back again one day in triumph.
"Yes, I will."
Some days later, Muskan, for that was her name,
recorded the same song she had sung in the reality
show and uploaded it on You Tube. It became a
craze. Then it went viral, as happens sometimes.
Muskan became a celebrity and her song a Super
Super hit. Actually, a STUPENDOUS hit! Name and
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fame became Muskan's constant companions. She
was invited to many song shows. One fine day, a day
of triumph, Muskan got an invitation from the
same reality show that had rejected her. "Please
come. It will be an honour for us," requested the
organisers. Muskan smiled at the thought, "Chief
Guest , not a candidate this time." On the big day,
Muskan walked confidently on to the stage. Her
heart sang as she accepted the bouquet presented
to her.
PA 22 (Writing : Short Story)
THE BRAVE HEART
It was like any other usual day at Sacred Heart
Convent. Classes were humming with activities
and everyone was busy with his or her respective
work. Nothing seemed out of place. Principal, Mrs
Chauhan, was on her routine rounds. On reaching
the first floor she was greeted by an affectionate,
“Good Morning Ma'am!” by the tiny tots in the
kindergarten. A huge smile spread across her stern
face. She acknowledged their love with equal
warmth and bent down to talk to them. A while
later she saw Rohtash, the lab technician of
Chemistry department, rushing to her. Perplexed,
Mrs Chauhan listened as Rohtash blurted,
“Madam…Madam, there is a fire in the lab.”
Instantly Mrs Chauhan rushed to the lab but failed
to go beyond the second floor as the fire had blocked
the way. Sensing grave danger, she took out her
mobile and called the fire extinguishers. She knew
that the fire-station was ten kilometers away and
help would take time to arrive. So she wrapped
herself in a blanket and braved her way through the
fire.
On reaching the trapped staff and students, she
broke open the backdoor-exit and told the children,
“Hurry! Rush down this way and reach the ground.”
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 Then she told her staff to follow. Meanwhile the fire suddenly heard someone groaning. They followed
fighters arrived and saw the Principal in the middle the direction from where the sound was coming and
of blazing flames. They tried to rescue her but the discovered a young boy tied to a chair. They acted
brave heart refused to be evacuated, “I shall not quickly and released him. On further inquiry they
move an inch till every child and staff is safe.” discovered that the house was a hideout for
She joined the firemen in putting out fire and terrorists. Not wasting another minute, they
managed to save 37 children and 18 teachers. divided themselves in two groups. One group
Sadly, she received severe burn injuries in the stayed with the rescued man and the other reached
process. Although she was promptly rushed to the police station to inform the police. A quick
medical care, she could not be saved. The brave action by the authorities resulted in the arrest of the
heart breathed her last in the hospital. The life dreaded terrorists.
ended but her courage lived on forever and inspired
The fearless fighters were rewarded for their
others.
bravery. Each one in the group was excited because
Or
they had enough interesting things to share with
THE FEARLESS FIGHTERS the friends back at school.
Sohail and his friends decided to spend their
HA 24 (Writing : Short Story)
vacation in an unusual way. They planned to
THE STORY OF BIKRAM BAHADUR
engage themselves in some interesting and off-beat
Bikram lived in Bahadur Tola, a small locality of a
activity. Harshil suggested, “I have heard a lot of
sleepy little village. There was a railway track near
strange stories about that deserted house on the hill
the village. It passed through a tunnel and every
top. Let's go and see for ourselves the truth behind
afternoon, the train chugged through on its way to
the tales.” “Splendid!” shouted everyone else in
the big cities beyond.
unison.
Tending his sheep one day Bikram wandered near
Off went the entire group on the bicycles. None of
the tunnel and the track. There he saw, to his
them had informed their families about their
horror, the huge trunk of a tree lying across the
expedition because they knew that the response
railway track. Soon the 2.40 train would be rushing
would be in the negative.
through the tunnel. The signal was down. The
After riding uphill for about an hour they reached
driver would not be able to stop the train in time
the deserted house. It was as eerie as they had
and it would ram into the massive tree trunk. Then
heard about. Initially some of them got scared. A
it would get derailed and many people would be
frightened Sohail suggested, “Let's go back. Let's
injured or die.
think of some other way to enjoy the vacation. This
"I HAVE to do something," the brave boy thought
doesn't seem like a good idea.” “Shut up! Cowards!
with determination.
Just keep quiet and follow,” said Harshil. Everyone
Next, Bikram positioned himself on the tracks and
obeyed.
when the train could be seen, started jumping up
On reaching the big hall of the house, they found it
and down to attract the driver's attention.
absolutely vacant. Not a soul could be seen. So they
The driver braked hard. Finally, the train
decided to explore further and lo behold! they

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 screeched to a halt. After that, the driver alighted to
thank the brave boy.
Heroic Bikram became famous as a result of media
coverage. The news of his feat spread like wild fire.
In the end, he received the President's Bravery
Award and came home to a hero's welcome.
HA 25 (Writing : Short Story)
(I) Consider the following possibilities for the 'first
part' of the story.
Why was the King upset?
u A poet in his court had insulted the King.
u A neighbouring King had declared war on
Kumar Ratna's kingdom 'Kumarapuram'.
u The King came to know about a conspiracy
against him by some of his courtiers.
u Some farmers in his kingdom had refused
to pay taxes due to crop failure.
u The King's wife wanted him to declare their
son 'Kunwar Pratap' to be the new King. 3 “Don't be vexed, My Dear Queen! The test is
(II) Use your imagination and prepare notes in the
box below on the 'second part' of the story in
accordance with the first part you have chosen.
The king announced a test for the king to be... Kunwar had to fetch
his mother in a small urn ... the queen got annoyed… said it was
impossible... King remarked that he could make this possible but
the queen would have to take back her demand... Queen agreed.
(III) Now, based on the first and second parts of the
story, prepare notes on the 'third and the final part'
of the story.
The king asked everyone to assemble in the royal court the
following day... anxious courtiers and citizens gathered... the king
walked in with an urn wrapped in red cloth... placed it on a table in
the middle of the royal court... unwrapped it to show some soil of
the land... everyone smiled, for it was the soil of the motherland...
the queen and Kunwar Pratap quietly accepted the King's verdict.
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A PRINCE AND HIS REAL MOTHER
King Kumar Ratna was very upset. He sat on his
throne very agitated while there was a pindrop
silence in the court. Not a single courtier dared to
raise his head and speak.
The King's wife wanted him to declare their son
'KunwarPratap' to be the new King. After pondering
over the issue for long, the king said, “Well, the law
of the land does not authorize me to name the next
king but I do not wish to annoy you, My Dear
Queen! So, Kunwar will have to pass a test, if you
wish to have him as the next king.”
“What test, My Lord?”, the Queen asked.
“Kunwar will have to fetch his real mother in any
form in a small urn.”
“What? That is a ridiculous test, My Lord. Pardon
me but if you don't want to give the throne to my
son, you might as well plainly say so,” the Queen
could not hide her anger.
purposeful and will test Prince Kunwar Pratap's
suitability for the crown.”
“But, my Lord, this is an impossible test!”
“It is not. I will perform it if you like but on the
condition that you will take back your demand.”
The queen was unwilling to give up but relented
considering that the test was impossible to pass.
The king asked everyone to assemble in the darbar-
hall the following day. Anxious courtiers and
citizens gathered at the appointed time. Soon the
king walked in carrying an urn wrapped in red
cloth. He placed it on a table in the middle of the
hall and unwrapped it. A smile spread across
everyone's face as the wise king had brought the
soil of his Kingdom.
“This is the real mother that Kunwar Pratap ought
to have brought to me to pass the test. Now, he shall
have to wait for a few years to claim the throne.”
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 The Queen and Kunwar Pratap bowed their heads
and quietly accepted the royal decree.
ADDITIONAL WRITING TASKS (FOR PRACTICE)
1. CLEAN CITY, HEALTHY CITY
(by Mrinalini Sawhney)
Living in a clean city is a great blessing. In
these days of widespread pollution, I am very
lucky to belong to the clean, green and healthy
city of Raipura.
This city is a shining example of what a clean
city should be like.
Visitors to Raipura are struck by the clean
roads and streets as well as the tidy shopping
and residential areas. The fresh and pure air of
the city is just like a tonic. There is greenery
everywhere. There is a broad green belt along
all the city roads and it is dotted with parks. As
a result, the air is fresh and rich in oxygen.
Even the temperature remains moderate.
Thankfully, there are not too many vehicles; so
fumes do not pollute the atmosphere.
People take great pride in keeping the city
clean. Not a single piece of litter can be seen
anywhere What is more, there are no overflowing
garbage bins anywhere. The civic authorities
make sure that garbage is disposed of quickly
and properly.
The result is that our city is not only clean but
also healthy. The residents of Raipura get fresh
air to breathe in and safe, clean water to drink.
In order to make Raipura cleaner and healthier
still, we should organise regular cleanliness
drives. There should be compulsory pollution
checks of vehicles. All citizens should learn to
reuse and recycle things so that there is little
waste.
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2. KEEP CULTURE ALIVE
(by Harshita Sinha)
Papier-machie, pottery, puppetry...do they have
anything in common?
All three are traditional crafts in danger of
disappearing. There are many others and some
handicrafts have completely been wiped out.
This is a cause for concern because they are an
integral part of our culture and must be kept
alive.
The arts and crafts of our region are being
neglected. Traditional goods are no longer in
demand. People like to buy factory made products
that markets are flooded with. Craftsmen and
artists cannot compete with these. Many have
quit their traditional occupation and are forced
to do petty labour jobs.
We cannot and must not allow our cultural
heritage to die out. We cannot allow our artists
and craftsmen to be so neglected. We must do
all we can to support them and to promote their
works by buying them. For this, I suggest that
artists guilds should be established in every
district and government must allocate funds
for the revival of traditional art and handicrafts
and for the rehabilitation of their practitioners.
They must be provided not only the raw
materials and necessary equipment and
machinery but also a ready market for their
finished goods both within the country and
abroad.
Even common people should come forward to
patronise these artists and craftsmen.
3. MEERKATS
(By Pankaj Sharma)
The meerkat, a mammal of the mongoose family,
is found in the Kalahari Desert of Africa.
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 Meerkats live in groups called 'mob', 'gang' or
'clan' that can have up to 20 or more members.
On an average, a male weighs 731 grams and a
female 720 grams. Meerkats have long and
slender bodies and limbs – 25 to 35 centimetres
long – excluding a tail that can be another 17 to
25 centimetres long. Meerkat faces have a
tapered shape and their noses are brown and
pointed. There are characteristic black patches
around their eyes that have binocular vision;
crescent shaped ears and sharp claws to dig,
forage for food and climb trees. The meerkat
coat is usually fawn coloured peppered with
grey or brown with a silver tint. There are short
parallel stripes across the back. Meerkats like
to eat mainly insects but also relish lizards,
snakes, scorpions, spiders, plants, small
mammals and eggs.
4. GOOD SPELLINGS – AN ESSENTIAL CRAFT
(by Shimona Gupta)
Command over the proper spellings is a craft
which is mandatory for every student. The
major part of our entire evaluation system is
based upon the written format. Hence a good
answer loses its worth if it is plagued by
spelling mistakes. Frequent errors irritate the
teacher as well the general reader and makes
written communication lose its effectiveness.
Acquiring good spelling skill is not an
impossible task. In fact simple steps can do
wonders to our use of proper spellings. The
primary step is to make learning spelling a
habit. Whenever we come across a new word,
we must spare a minute to concentrate on the
spelling and memorize it. The second step is to
depend on our brain and not on auto spell-
checker option when we write something. Most
of us allow the system to correct spellings for us
instead of recalling them from our memory and
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writing correctly. Another significant habit
that helps to check our spellings is to note
down, circle or highlight difficult words while
reading. However, this should be done only in
the books that we own and not in the library
books. Putting up 'hard-to-spell' words on our
mirror or bookshelf helps us to look at them
frequently. Thus a mirror image of these
spellings gets etched in our brain. Writing
these words repeatedly further fixes them in
our memory.
The biggest benefit of better spellings is that
they fetch us higher grades which in turn boost
our confidence. Remember, shallow knowledge
does not take us anywhere in life. It has to be
deep and accurate to be used for personal as
well as professional growth. Hope the tips
offered shall be of some help to most of the
readers and spelling time shall be fun time
from now on.
5. Good Morning to one and all!
Today, I, Prashant Kumar, stand before you to
express my views on the deterioration in the
global climate which is a cause of grave
concern.
On all fronts there is cause for alarm. There are
fluctuations in climate and extreme weather
that are causing unusual floods, droughts and
other natural disasters.
As a result of increased temperatures and
global warming, the polar ice caps are melting.
Summers are getting hotter and hotter each
year. There are downpours of acid rain at many
places and many areas are prone to severe
droughts.
The causes are many but the culprit is one –
Man, the greatest enemy of Mother Earth. His
greed knows no bounds. He destroys forests by
cutting down trees. He pollutes the atmosphere
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 and the water bodies, kills animals, wastes
natural resources and creates ecological
imbalances.
This problem affects the whole world and so it
must be tackled at the international level.
Representatives of all countries should meet
regularly to discuss the problem and find its
solutions.
Rich nations should provide help to poorer
nations to help them check climatic deterioration.
Monitoring committees should be set up to stop
activities that destroy or degrade the
environment. Only then can we reverse the
effects of climate change by lessening pollution
and toxicity. Nations that are the worst
offenders should be made accountable at
international forum.
Even now it is not too late to do the right and
sensible things.
In the end I would like to appeal to you – don't be
predators; be protectors of the Earth.
6. Good morning, everybody.
Would you like to be caring and compassionate?
And your children to be gentle and loving?
Definitely YES! Then keep a pet.
Today, I, Sandra Smith, am going to share my
views on the benefits of keeping pets. Pets are
lovable. They make the home happy. Having a
pet in the house makes children cheerful. They
gladly take care of their pets, taking on the
responsibility of feeding and grooming .
Pet owners learn to value animal rights and the
rights of all defenceless creatures. Isn't that
wonderful? Dogs make ideal pets for children.
They are playful and loyal. They protect
children and guard the house. Kittens also make
adorable pets and so do parrots and mynahs.
We must take proper care of pets, feed them
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regularly, take them to the vet and get a licence
for them. In return, pets give us so much.
So, bring a pet into your home and heart today
itself and be glad.
Thank you!
7. THE VALUE OF LIFE
A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at
sea and only two men, Jason and Jared could
swim to a small desert like island.
"What kind of a place is this?”, said Jason. "We
seem to be the only ones here."
"Let's explore the island"
They were amazed to see a huge crater. They
bent forward full of curiosity and ...whoosh,
down they fell, yelling in shock. Finally, they
landed.
"Where are we, Jas? "
"No, idea! Look, there's a tunnel full of light."
Entering the tunnel they were almost blinded.
"Jared! Diamonds! Look!", said Jason, picking
up a big chunk.
"I think the crater and this tunnel were made
by an asteroid which left behind diamonds."
"We're RICH!" the men danced in joy.
They picked up diamonds, greedily gathering
more and more.
But when they set off, they could hardly move.
The weight of the shining rocks slowed them
down.
They had to leave behind a few, then some
more to make progress. Every now and then,
very sadly, they left some diamonds behind.
At last they reached the end of the long tunnel,
a narrow opening in the rock face. But they
could squeeze through only if they left all the
diamonds in the tunnel!
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a valuable lesson.
DETERMINERS
Life is more precious than all the diamonds in
the world!! CA 42 (Article : A/AN)

8. A HOME FOR ALL (A) (i) A; a (ii) a; an; an; a (iii) ×; a (iv) a; a

Sonali walked slowly along the road with a (v) A; × (vi) a; a (vii) a (viii) an (ix) × (x) ×

blank mind and an empty stomach. She had (B) (i) a (ii) a (iii) × (iv) × (v) an (vi) an (vii) an
lost her parents in an accident and had no one (viii) a (ix) a
to take care of her. Startled by the blaring horn (C) (i) a (ii) a (iii) a (iv) A (v) a (vi) a (vii) an
of a car, she stopped to find her science teacher, (viii) an (ix) a (x) an (xi) a (xii) a
Mrs Disa, behind the wheel.
(D) (i) He is wearing a rather silly hat.
Sonali greeted her and stepped back for the car
(ii) That is an interesting book.
to move on. Mrs Disa knew about Sonali's
(iii) There is a beautiful rainbow in the sky.
tragedy. She came forward and said, “My dear,
I am really sorry to see you like this. Come. (iv) Penny is a very lazy dog.

We shall go home.” “But Ma'am I don't have any (v) What an enormous dog!
home or family.” Mrs Disa hugged Sonali, “I (vi) Would you like to eat an egg?
know that I cannot replace your parents but I (E) (i) This tumbler is made of glass.
shall try my best to keep you happy.” (ii) A Euro is worth fifty Indian rupees.
Sonali could not believe that Angel had come in (iii) I need a pair of socks.
the guise of her teacher. A bright and hard- (iv) Santa Claus travels in a one-horse open
working student as she was, Sonali flourished sleigh.
under the care of Mrs Disa. Years later, she
(v) My sister is an M.A. and my brother is a
established an orphanage to help children who
Master of Science.
had become the hapless victims of fate.
CA 43 (Article : The)
(A) (i) ×; the; the (ii) ×; the; the; the (iii) The; the; ×
(iv) ×; × (v) ×; × (vi) × (vii) ×; the
(B) (i) dogs (ii) the flowers (iii) the Roman (iv) Life
(v) coffee (vi) bed (vii) sea (viii) All polar bears
(ix) the sugar (x) nature
(C) (i) My father has gone to the church to fix
the window panes.
(ii) Man is a social animal.
(iii) The Japanese are peace loving people.
(iv) Father is not at home.
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 (vi) I like to play football. (vii) a (viii) The (ix) a (x) × (xi) the (xii) an
(vii) Where are the keys? (xiii) the (xiv) a (xv) × (xvi) ×
(D) (i) the; × (ii) the; ×; (iii) The; × (iv) ×; The (F) (a) of the most
(v) the; × (vi) ×; the (b) was the son

PA 23 (Articles : A, An, The) (c) of an adventurous

(A) (i) He is an MLA. (d) Venice, an important

(ii) He is a good player. (e) on a journey

(iii) Don't make a noise. (f) accompanied the two

(iv) We should help the poor. (g) left the harbour

(v) He is a brave boy. (h) for a long
(vi) He is a corrupt man. (G) (a) a .......... an (e) a........... an
(vii) Wait for me at the hotel. (b) the .......... a (f) a .......... the
(viii) I love watching movies. (c) an .......... the (g) the ......... a
(ix) "Are you an Indian?" Sue asked Mr Gupta. (d) an .......... a
(x) I have an Egyptian friend named Khalid. CA 44 (Demonstratives/Possessives)
(B) (i) We live in a small flat in the Bank Square. (A) (i) Those (ii) this (iii) That (vi) these (v) those
(ii) The sun is a star. (B) (i) This (ii) that (iii) Those / These
(iii) I don't like going to an old dentist. (C) (i) my (ii) your; yours (iii) her
(iv) The Giraffe is the tallest of all animals. (iv) theirs; our, ours (v) their (vi) mine
(v) It was a very hot day. Infact, it was the (vii) its (viii) one's (ix) my; his
hottest day of the month.
(x) Their; ours; ours
(vi) We heard the news on the radio.
(D) (i) your (ii) my (iii) Its (iv) our (v) her
(vii) The moon goes round the earth every 28
(vi) their (vii) his (viii) yours (ix) mine
days.
(x) yours (xi) his (xii) hers
(viii) The dog is an animal.
CA 45 (Quantifiers)
(ix) She married an Englishman.
(A) (i) any (ii) some (iii) any (iv) some (v) Some
(x) Mohit works eight hours a day, 6 days a
week. (vi) any

(xi) You are not an Eskimo. You don't know (B) (i) Many/Most (ii) more (iii) much (iv) more
what an igloo is. (v) most (vi) more
(C) (i) the (ii) the (iii) the (iv) a (v) an (vi) a (C) (i) Few (ii) a few (iii) The few (iv) A few
(vii) the (viii) an (v) few (vi) The few (vii) The few
(D) (i) a (ii) an (iii) the (iv) An (v) a (vi) a (vii) a (D) (i) little (ii) a little (iii) The little (iv) little
(viii) the (ix) a (v) a little (vi) (a) a few (b) any (c) more
(E) (i) × (ii) a (iii) the (iv) the (v) a (vi) the (d) Some (e) any

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 CA 46 (Distributives)
10. I must do mine home work. my
(A) (i) another; other (ii) enough; enough; enough
HA 26 (Determiners)
(iii) nor (iv) or (v) neither; nor (vi) Both (vii) all
(A) (I) (a) each (b) the (c) each (d) Some (e) all
(viii) Each (ix) Every (x) every (xi) first (xii) one
(II) (a) many (b) either (c) a (d) neither
(xiii) second, fourth (xiv) All (xv) all
(e) more (f) the (g) some (h) her
(B) (i) all; most; each (ii) Both; neither (iii) first;
(III) (a) a little (b) the (c) any (d) some
second (iv) One; Another (v) enough; every
(e) None (f) her
CA 47 (Numerals/Interrogatives)
(IV) (a) the (b) less (c) this (d) fewer (e) a
(A) 1. fifteenth 2. twenty-fifth 3. first
(f) much (g) Less
4. twelfth 5. twenty-second
(B) (a) The first and
(B) 1. One 2. three 3. four 4. six 5. ten
(b) as much time
6. twelve 7. ninety-nine 8. eighteen
(c) to the study
(C) 1. Which 2. What 3. Whose 4. Which 5. Whose
(d) A few of
6. What 7. Which 8. whose 9. whose 10. what
(e) books more than
PA 24 (Determiners)
(f) by some of
(A) 1. a few 2. many 3. some 4. Which 5. Which
(g) that a text
6. second 7. five 8. Neither 9. several 10. that
(h) after much research
11. what 12. Whose 13. what 14. Whose
(i) in your interest
15. All 16. Each 17. enough 18. little
(j) keep these points
19. some 20. Those 21. Whose 22. five
23. which 24. one CA 48 (Auxiliary Verbs)
(B) 1. all 2. both 3. All/Both 4. Each 5. either 6. any (A) 1. have 2. was 3. had 4. Have 5. is 6. did 7. is
7. Several/Some 8. some 9. neither 10. Every 8. was 9. Do 10. must
(C) 1. There are much oranges in the (B) 1. I aren't looking for an excuse.
basket. many 2. You weren't taken for a ride.
2. How many water did he drink? much 3. Don't sit there.
3. There wasn't no wood in the 4. Vrinda doesn't like hash brown potatoes.
fireplace. any
5. You mayn't like to stay here.
4. This in mine car. my
6. Tim can't leave the classroom whenever he
5. I study in an university. a wishes.
6. She is a MA in History. an 7. Kids weren't playing in the backyard.
7. Would you like any lemonade? some 8. Samuel and Trisha aren't coming to visit us
8. There is some bottle in the today evening.
refrigerator. a 9. People won't citicise the government's move
9. There are the few books on to shift the bus stand.
the shelf. a few
10. The gatekeeper didn't open the door.

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 (C) 1. Will you come to my birthday party tonight?
2. Are we running out of fuel, Captain?
3. Has Guneeta moved to Australia?
4. Did we overeat yesterday?
5. Must we pay all our taxes on time?
6. Have all the guests checked in?
7. Do you drive safely?
8. Has Surinder Jhajj informed me about her
plan to visit India?
9. Is China trying to improve its relationship
with India?
10. Can Chris play at any position?
(D) 1. Why are you late again, Peenaz?
2. Where had the squirrel been hiding the nuts?
3. When did you reach home yesterday?
4. How did the cat escape from the cage?
5. Which bus will you take?
6. Who broke the vase?
CA 49 (Tag Questions)
1. They are athletes, aren't they?
2. He plays well, doesn't he?
3. It isn't Shane, is it?
4. The books are expensive, aren't they?
5. I'm not late, am I?
6. You will come home, won't you?
7. You don't like shopping, do you?
8. She is from Bhutan, isn't she?
9. They are important notes, aren't they?
10. She did well, didn't she?
11. She doesn't like to do any household chores, does
she?
12. You can't buy tickets of this show online, can you?
13. India hasn't become a super-power yet, has it?
14. Let's go out for a walk, shall we?
15. This is your first visit to the UK, isn't it?
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16. There aren't any mangoes left, are there?
17. Keep quiet, won't you?
18. I am your closest friend, aren't I?
19. She has got hundreds of pairs of shoes, hasn't she?
20. The door opens on the right, doesn't it?
HA 27 (Tag Questions)
(A) 1. Her mother is an Italian, isn't she?
2. They live in New Delhi, don't they?
3. The banks are open tomorrow, aren't they?
4. It was hot yesterday, wasn't it?
5. He reached the school late yesterday, didn't
he?
6. We were waiting at the arrivals lounge,
weren't we?
7. You have got some coffee powder, haven't you?
8. Johnny and his wife have been to Japan,
haven't they?
9. Nishtha's been studying a lot recently,
hasn't she?
10. Dad had forgotten his wallet at home,
hadn't he?
11. Everybody needs appreciation, don't they?
12. Ms. Kirna will come at five in the evening,
won't she?
13. They'll be arriving soon, won't they?
14. We can finish the matter today itself, can't
we?
15. The students will have finished their test by
now, won't they?
16. Mother will have been cooking all day, won't
she?
17. He can calculate very quickly, can't he?
18. You will need the money, won't you?
(B) 1. We aren't on time, are we?
2. She doesn't have any kid, does she?
3. The bus isn't running on time, is it?
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 4. Murli wasn't at home yesterday, was he?
5. The Sharmas didn't visit us last Sunday,
did they?
6. You weren't taking rest, were you?
7. Martha hasn't eaten all the cookies, has she?
8. He hasn't been keeping well for quite some
time, has he?
9. Nobody had been to the South Pole before,
had they?
10. You are rarely seen at the parties, are you?
11. The match won't be delayed, will it?
12. It's not yet time to go home, is it?
13. Susan will not blame me for the mess, will
she?
14. I haven't got my certificate, have I?
15. I'm not your servant, am I?
16. That's wasn't a nice thing to say, was it?
17. You can't come early today, can you?
18. There is no use crying over the spilt milk, is
there?
(C) 1. John eats a lot, doesn't he?
2. My children have lovely hair, don't they?
3. You do like this cake, don't you?
4. He can't speak English very well, can he?
5. I am also hungry, aren't I?
6. She cooks very well doesn't she?
7. We can go to the zoo today, can't we?
8. They don't have a car, do they?
9. She has all the qualities of a good wife,
doesn't she?
10. I am not bothering you, am I?
11. The party must leave before it gets dark,
mustn't it?
12. You'd like a cup of tea, won't you?
13. Children below 12 aren't allowed to go near
the sea, are they?
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14. We'll get our money back soon, won't we?
15. We won't be going to that restaurant again,
will we?
16. Let's try and phone her again, shall we?
17. You've watched this programme already,
haven't you?
18. My grandmother has never been out of this
village, has she?
19. Nobody is perfect, are they?
SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
CA 50 (Subject-Verb Agreement)
(A) 1. has 2. is 3. hopes 4. prefer 5. is 6. seem
7. are 8. are 9. is 10. write 11. was
12. do 13. has 14. were 15. are
(B) 1. What time do the news start?
What time does the news start?
2. The committee discuss the issues sincerely.
The committee discusses the issues
sincerely.
3. The tea that has been served to the guests
are good.
The tea that has been served to the guests
is good.
4. All the dresses, including the pink one, is
in this bag.
All the dresses, including the pink one, are
in this bag.
5. President Obama, along with his wife, are
greeting everyone.
President Obama, along with his wife, is
greeting everyone.
6. None of the discount coupons is valid.
None of the discount coupons are valid.
7. Each one of those boys are good at playing
football.
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 Each one of those boys is good at playing
football.
8. Three hundred kilometers are a long
distance to be covered on foot.
Three hundred kilometers is a long
distance to be covered on foot.
9. My father's trousers is with the drycleaner.
My father's trousers are with the drycleaner.
10. The players and the captain wants to win
the game.
The players and the captain want to win
the game.
11. Sahil and Parvesh was going to school.
Sahil and Parvesh were going to school.
12. Several children was still writing their
Physics examination when the final bell rang.
Several children were still writing their
Physics examination when the final bell
rang.
13. The price of this jeans are reasonable.
The price of this jeans is reasonable.
14. The girl who won both the scholarships are
my best friend.
The girl who won both the scholarships is
my best friend.
15. He as well as his younger brother are
mischievous.
He as well as his younger brother is
mischievous.
(C) 1. are 2. have 3. does 4. belongs 5. have
6. need 7. is 8. knows 9. meets 10. are
11. lives 12. is
(D) 1. He likes to play football on weekends.
They like to play football on weekends.
2. Fifty miles is a long distance.
Thirty note-books are lying unchecked in
the staff room.
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3. The poor are suffering in the bitter cold.
The child is suffering from malaria.
4. Which one of the three choices have you
ticked as your answer?
Which one of the boys has won the Best
Scout award?
5. I enjoy the flavour of these toffees.
He enjoys all the flavours of Amul ice-
cream.
6. Character as well as calibre have always
been an important part of life.
Honesty has always been an important
part of life.
7. Bread and butter is a popular breakfast.
Bread and juice are not served for lunch.
TENSES
CA 51 (Simple Present Tense)
(A) 1. gets 2. make 3. teaches 4. go 5. rains
(B) 1. She does not know how to cook.
2. We do not play in the park everyday.
3. Rini does not believe in life after death.
(C) 1. Do I know you very well?
2. Do they sing only English songs?
3. Does the sun set in the west?
(D) 1. Vijay understands English.
2. India attracts many foreign tourists.
3. She plays tennis.
(E) 1. How often do you eat pasta?
2. Karan doesn't drink coffee every day.
3. The swimming pool opens at 3 o'clock and
closes at 8 o'clock on Sundays.
(F) 1. I love to eat French Fries.
2. My big brother leaves school in October.
3. How often do you wash your hair?
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 4. Whenever it rains, the roof leaks. 8. Are you enjoying; find;
5. Here comes the Captain! are you looking; am expecting
(G) 1. THICK FOG DISRUPTS RAIL, ROAD AND CA 53 (Present Perfect Tense)
AIR TRAFFIC (A) 1. have not seen
2. TWO PERSONS DIE OF INTENSE COLD 2. has already arrived
3. OIL PRICES CONTINUE TO RISE 3. have been; have not visited
4. ASSAM SOUNDS QUAKE ALERT 4. have you lived

CA 52 (Present Continuous Tense) 5. Has she finished; has just attempted

6. I have ever eaten
(A) 1. You are going to Orissa tomorrow.
(B) 1. Some new books have arrived today.
You are not going to Orissa tomorrow.
2. Have the peace talks failed again?
Are you going to Orissa tomorrow?
3. They have not invited me to the party.
Are you not going to Orissa tomorrow?
4. Has she won the match?
2. He is sitting on my hat.
5. Ravi has lost all hope.
He is not sitting on my hat.
6. I have not seen you for ages.
Is he sitting on my hat?
7. Have you not forgiven my mistake?
Isn't he sitting on my hat? (C) 1. 3
3. Father is knocking at the door. 2. (x) She has just finished the work.
Father is not knocking at the door. 3. 3
Is Father knocking at the door? 4. (x) You have made me wait for a long
Is Father not knocking at the door? time.
4. Police are investigating the case. 5. (x) The President hasn't addressed the
Police are not investigating the case. nation for a year.

Are police investigating the case? (D) (i) have just received
(ii) have topped
Are police not investigating the case?
(iii) have really made
(B) 1. He is always quarrelling with someone or
(iv) have informed
the other.
(v) has sent
2. He is always losing his keys.
(vi) have decided
3. Bhuvan is always sleeping in the class.
(vii) Have you started
(C) 1. go; am going
(viii) have not mentioned
2. is eating; eats
3. are always losing; don't lose CA 54 (Present Perfect Continuous Tense)

4. is coming; looks (A) 1. since 2. for 3. since 4. since 5. for

5. says; is arriving (B) 1. has been lying 2. have been making

6. is taking; is coming, hopes 3. Has; been shedding 4. hasn't been eating

7. am not working; am learning 5. have; been reading 6. has not been using
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 (C) 1. I have been selling insurance for a long time.
2. Shan and Sagarika have been singing
together since childhood.
3. Have you been sitting here for two hours?
4. The staff has not been cooperating with
the officer.
5. Dennis has been bothering Mr Wilson
since morning.
6. Have you not been getting the mail regularly?
7. She has been learning Spanish since
December.
8. How long has it been raining?
9. Sachin has been playing cricket for more
than twenty years.
10. Of late the baby has not been drinking
milk properly.
(D) A : (i) How long have you been waiting here?
A : (ii) Have you been reading the newspaper?
B : (iii)I have been writing letters.
A : (iv) have been writing a long
CA 55 (Present Perfect / Present Perfect
Continuous Tense)
(A) 1. "How long have you been watching TV?"
"For three hours."
"How many programmes have you
watched?"
2. The boys have played four games so far.
They have been playing tennis since
9 o'clock in the morning.
3. I have been driving continuously since 4
o'clock.
I have never driven so long at a stretch
before.
4. What have you been doing all this while?
I have been mending the car.
Have you finished or not?
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Yes. I have just got it ready for the race.
5. I have been doing mathematics for three
hours now.
I have finished all the exercises.
6. I have been listening to music for six hours
now.
I have finally understood the difference
between jazz and rock.
7. Why have you been crying all this while?
I have been missing my family.
(B) 1. (x) I have been learning the guitar for 6
weeks now.
2. (x) I have been waiting for her since morning.
3. (x) How long have you been standing here?
4. 3
5. (x) What has he been doing since 9 o'clock?
6. (x) I'm sorry. I'm late. Have you been
waiting for long?
7. 3
8. (x) I have been waiting here for a long time.
9. (x) Why do you worry so much about your
mother?
10. (x) Stop her. She has been eating chocolates
since morning.
(C) 1. (b) He has been writing for more than 60
years.
2. (b) He has been directing films for three
decades.
3. (b) They have been photographing tigers
in the wild for ten years.
4. (b) He has been contesting elections for
forty years.
5. (b) She has been playing tennis since
childhood.
6. (b) He has been practicing sitar for the
last twenty years
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 7. (b) She has been actively involved with
young students for many years.
CA 56 (Simple Past Tense)
(A) 1. I did not make a mistake.
2. We did not play very well.
3. They did not appreciate her painting.
(B) 1. Did they inform the police?
2. Did he win the match convincingly?
3. Did the Principal announce the holiday?
(C) 1. We read the map properly.
2. The clerk informed you of my arrival.
3. You forgot your wallet at home.
(D) 1. Did Rahul submit his report on time?
2. The play did not impress the audience at
all.
3. You really deserved the honour.
(E) 1. (x) I met him yesterday.
2. 3
3. 3
4. (x) No, Teacher, you did not tell us about
the test.
5. (x) I really enjoyed my stay with you
during the summer vacation.
6. 3
7. (x) If I had lots of money, I would buy a
limousine.
(F) 1. did not have 2. returned 3. did not eat
4. took 5. Did you meet; was; visited
CA 57 (Present Perfect V/s Simple Past Tense)
(A) 1. have; seen; have seen; saw; have seen
2. have; finished; have painted
3. offered; have had
4. reached; have come; shouted
5. have bought; had
6. Did/Have; get/got; sent; have not received
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7. did; leave; have joined
8. Have; flown; did; do
(B) 1. bought; has not sold
2. have not had; have you fixed
3. Have you been; went; did you get; took;
have put
4. have you been; was; Have you done; did;
were; have wasted
5. was; have ever seen; Did you get; had;
was; have never known; managed; has
grown up; saw; got
(C) 1. They finished their home work a little
while ago.
2. I wrote my first poem when I was just ten
years old.
3. She visited her grandmother last month.
4. The baby has broken the glass.
5. He has not played tennis for the last two
months.
6. I did not like chocolates as a young child.
7. Who has solved this exercise?
CA 58 (Past Continuous Tense)
(A) 1. The boys were flying kites.
2. Was Aunt Polly looking for Tom?
3. I was not feeling nervous at all.
4. Were you not beating the dog?
5. The painter was making a portrait.
6. Was he talking on the phone when the
accident took place?
7. What were the border guards doing when
the enemy soldiers crossed the border?
(B) 1. The team was not practising at all.
2. She was singing while her husband was
playing the piano.
3. The birds were feeding their young ones.
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 4. They were listening to their teacher 4. All the students had left before the
attentively. announcement was made.
5. They were playing tennis together. 5. I had completed my call when the battery
(C) 1. was saying; arrived of my cell phone died.
2. was sleeping; woke CA 60 (Past Perfect Continuous Tense)
3. was riding; was sitting; came; snatched; (A) 1. had been wanting
sped 2. had been picking
4. always taunted; was 3. had been trying
5. were planning; came 4. had been painting
(D) (a) was coming (b) saw (c) sped
5. had not been waiting
(d) was breathing (e) took (f) found
6. had been writing
(g) informed (h) were waiting
7. had been storing; had been wasting
CA 59 (Past Perfect Tense) 8. had been fighting
(A) 1. It had not happened before. 9. had been raining
2. Mr Smith had just stepped out into the 10. Had he been writing
street when it started raining.
(B) 1. She had been working hard on this project
3. Have you renewed your membership before for weeks.
it expired?
2. The baby had been crying for two hours.
4. I had switched off the television before
3. Had the ants been collecting food for the
Dad came in.
winter?
5. By the time the police arrived the thief had
4. The company had not been filing its tax
already disappeared.
returns regularly.
(B) 1. had been; met
5. Had the firemen not been trying to put out
2. had stood; crashed
fire?
3. had died; died; born
6. We had been playing for about an hour
4. indicated; had come when it started to rain heavily.
5. had sung; sat
7. I had been looking for this calculator all
6. refused; had seen day.
7. had just joined; got 8. I am feeling sleepy because I had been
8. had already left; reached studying all night.
(C) 1. The birds had returned to their nests (C) 1. The officials had been blaming each other
before the sun set. for the rail accident.
2. By the time the fire tender arrived the fire 2. Remo had been playing the guitar since
had been put out. his childhood.
3. All the forms had already been sold before 3. Rubina and Rachel had been living
I reached there. together for a year.

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 4. The General had been leaking secret (B) 1. She will be washing dishes after dinner.
information to the enemy. 2. My parents will be coming back next week.
5. Had the company been misleading its 3. Will you be waiting for me at the weekend?
customers? 4. "I shall not be washing any clothes today,"
6. The class had been misbehaving for the said mother.
past three periods. 5. Will the migratory birds not be visiting
7. I am extremely tired because I had been the lake next year?
working hard all day. (C) 1. They will have completed all the
8. We had been living in Chennai before we assignments by next week.
moved to New Jersey. 2. By the time the boss comes, the meeting
CA 61 (Simple Future Tense) will have ended.

(A) 1. will 2. Shall I make 3. will you have; 3. Will they have finished the work by the

will have 4. shall; will 5. will win 6. will; Shall time the inspection team arrives tomorrow?

7. shall/will remain 8. shall 9. will buy 10. won't 4. Will you not have wasted a whole year by
then?
(B) 1. I hope you will forgive me.
2. I shall have some rest now. 5. The flight will have taken off by the time
we reach the airport.
3. He will not come till the meeting begins.
6. By the time rains set in, the raging fire will
4. Harry, when will you grow up?
have destroyed over 2000 hectares of forest.
5. I shall appear for the interview tomorrow.
7. Will the clothes have dried by the time I
6. I am sure you will pass.
return?
(C) 1. I am going to meet the Prime Minister at
(D) 1. By January 26 he will have been receiving
10 a.m. next Monday.
piano lessons for six months.
2. I am going to be a doctor when I grow up.
2. By the end of this year, he will have been
3. It is going to rain any time.
acting in films for twenty years.
4. Our new office opens on Sunday.
3. They will have been studying for four
5. is about to leave
hours when their mother comes home.
(D) 1. (i) is arriving (ii) will meet
(iii) will address PA 25 (Tenses)

2. (i) going to wait (ii) will miss (A) (a) will listen (b) comes (c) caught

3. (i) is about to (ii) will miss (d) is raining (e) drive (f) blowing
(B) (I) (a) (i) are planning
CA 62 (Future Time Reference)
(b) (iv) went
(A) 1. shall be sending
(c) (iii) will not go
2. Will the shepherds be grazing
(d) (iv) have decided
3. will not be seeing 4. will be staying
(e) (i) are eagerly waiting
5. shall be leaving 6. will be bearing
(f) (ii) have already left
7. will be leaving

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 (II) (a) (i) has been teaching (i) is ........ are
(b) (iv) came (j) save ........ (have) saved
(c) (ii) had been living HA 28 (Tenses)
(d) (iii) lives (A) 1. are 2. began 3. died 4. will be taken
(e) (ii) comes 5. has ordered 6. will create 7. is
(f) (iii) works 8. used to import 9. does not seem 10. had
(III) (a) (iii) returned (B) 1. is swimming 2. carries; goes
(b) (ii) are going to have 3. has taken; has been raining
(c) (iv) meet 4. wears; is wearing 5. are driving
(d) (iii) will be (C) 1. woke up; heard 2. did not know
(e) (iii) has changed 3. had remained; began

(f) (ii) saw 4. had already read; started

(IV) (a) (iv) have been trying 5. had saved; failed

(b) (ii) succeeded (D) India got its freedom from the British rule on

(c) (iv) find 15th August, 1957. We celebrate our

Independence Day on 15th of August every
(d) (iv) pronounce
year. This is a national holiday in our country.
(e) (i) is
We all know that freedom came to us at a
(f) (iii) encourages
heavy cost. It took years of efforts and
(V) (a) (ii) was crushed
sacrifices by our freedom fighters before we
(b) (ii) said tasted the fruit of freedom. We Indians
(c) (iii) took observe the Independence Day with great
(d) (iv) was standing enthusiasm. School children take out colourful
(e) (ii) passed processions singing the glory of India.
(f) (ii) lost
MODALS
(g) (ii) was
CA 63 (Usage of Modals)
(h) (iii) managed
(A) (i) will (ii) Shall (iii) would (iv) should
(C) (a) fall ........ fell
(v) may (vi) might (vii) may (viii) should
(b) came ........ coming
(ix) will (x) will
(c) see ........ saw
(B) (i) may (ii) will not go (iii) Shall (iv) shall
(d) says ........ said
(v) shall not go (vi) May (vii) Would (viii) would
(e) do ........ doing
(ix) should (x) Should (xi) might (xii) should
(f) think ........ thought
(C) (i) I will go to a movie in the evening.
(g) replies ........ replied
(ii) I will not waste time any more.
(h) intends ........ intended

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 (iii) I will / shall give you a chocolate if you (D) (I) (a) (ii) will (d) (iii) ought to
finish your homework fast. Or (b) (iv) Should (e) (iv) will
You will get a chocolate if you finish your (c) (i) can
homework fast. (II) (a) (iii) should (e) (ii) will
(iv) Would that I were rich. (b) (iv) must (f) (ii) have to
(v) We should obey the traffic rules. (c) (i) may (g) (i) will
(vi) She might be busy. (d) (iv) should (h) (iii) can
(D) (i) would (ii) might (iii) would (iv) should (III) (a) (i) will (d) (iii) can
CA 64 (Usage of Modals) (b) (ii) shall (e) (ii) may
(A) (i) Could (ii) can (iii) cannot (iv) could (c) (iv) will (f) (iii) Will
(v) couldn't (vi) Can (IV) (a) (iii) could not (f) (ii) will
(B) (i) must (ii) must (iii) mustn't (iv) needn't (b) (i) can't (g) (i) must
(v) Need (vi) Need (vii) mustn't (viii) mustn't (c) (iii) will (h) (iii) have to
(ix) ought (x) must (xi) ought to / must (d) (iv) Can (i) (ii) won't
(xii) ought (xiii) ought not to tease (e) (iv) must
(xiv) have to be HA 29 (Modals)
(C) (i) need (ii) dare (iii) dare (iv) Need (A) 1. may 2. must 3. might 4. must 5. May
(v) need (vi) dare (vii) Need 6. needn't 7. Can 8. can 9. cannot 10. might
(D) (i) can (ii) Could (iii) can stay (iv) can eat (B) 1. could 2. must 3. might/must 4. needn't
(v) must (vi) must see (vii) need not worry 5. would 6. will 7. Can 8. dare 9. should
(viii) must (ix) dare (x) dare not complain 10. may
(xi) must (xii) Could (xiii) used to be (C) 1. can 2. Could 3. Can 4. cannot 5. might
(xiv) used to be (xv) ought to (xvi) mustn't 6. cannot 7. should 8. ought to/must
(xvii) Need (xviii) must (xix) cannot 9. must/ought to 10. must
(D) 1. could 2. can 3. have to 4. should
PA 26 (Modals)
5. must/should 6. dare 7. should
(A) (i) would (ii) will (iii) might (iv) May
(v) Would (vi) Could (vii) ought to (viii) should MODULE SIX (GRAMMAR – II)
(ix) must (x) need (xi) must (xii) will
NON-FINITES
(xiii) could (xiv) may (xv) must (xvi) would
(xvii) must (xviii) must (xix) dare (xx) need CA 65 (Infinitives)
(B) (i) used to (ii) must (iii) need (iv) will (A) (i) to live (ii) do (iii) to do (iv) to go (v) to see
(v) shall (vi) see (vii) fall (viii) to watch (ix) to arrive
(C) (i) ought to (ii) will (iii) can (iv) should (x) tidy up
(v) must (B) (i) to ride (ii) to repair (iii) to go (iv) to ride

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 (v) to listen (vi) to see (E) (i) In order not to disturb anyone, I took off
(C) (i) to get up (ii) to leave (iii) to forgive my shoes. Or

(iv) to buy (v) to see (vi) to behave (vii) to get I took off my shoes in order (so as) not to

(viii) to become (ix) To err (x) to say/to bid disturb anyone.

(D) (i) It was rude of her to say that. (ii) He rang the bell to call the peon.

(ii) It was stupid of him to forget the password. (iii) He has a large family to support.

(iii) It is impossible to read his writing. (iv) My sister was frightened to see a snake
in the house.
(iv) It is harmful to smoke.
(v) I don't have the money to buy that house.
(v) It was very kind of Ravi to help me.
(vi) It is impossible to live without air. CA 67 (Gerunds)
(A) (i) singing; dancing (ii) Swimming (iii) playing
CA 66 (Infinitives)
(iv) playing (v) driving (vi) cheating (vii) going
(A) 1. to play 2. to have reached 3. have done
(viii) posting (ix) waking (x) painting
4. to love 5. to have stopped
(xi) Teaching (xii) climbing (xii) buying
(B) (i) This question is too difficult (for me) to
solve. (xiv) getting (xv) smoking (xvi) reading

(ii) These mangoes are too sour to eat (to be (xvii) overhearing (xviii) stopping

eaten). (xix) making

(iii) She speaks too low to be heard. (B) (i) hunting (ii) wandering (iii) basking
Or (iv) Plunging (v) inhabiting (vi) swimming
She speaks too low for one to hear. (C) (i) It is easy advising others but following
(iv) The milk is too hot (for the child) to drink. them oneself is difficult.
Or (ii) He likes reading adventure stories. His
The milk is too hot to be drunk. grandmother doesn't miss buying him
(v) Tom is too tired to play. story-books on his birthday.
(C) (i) It was too cold for us to go out. (iii) Do you like singing or dancing?
(ii) He is too honest to be bribed. (iv) Seeing is believing
(iii) I am too tired to walk. (D) (i) cleaning (ii) to clean (iii) to write
(iv) She is too cunning to be trusted. (iv) writing (v) bringing (vi) to solve
(v) We are too late to catch the train. CA 68 (Participles)
(D) (i) You are strong enough to lift this box. (A) (i) swimming (ii) collecting (iii) building
(ii) He is well enough to go out. (iv) talking (v) spending (vi) working
(iii) She was foolish enough to believe every- (B) (i) It being a rainy day, we had to stay indoor.
thing told to her.
(ii) Seeing the policeman, the thief took to
(iv) The story is short enough to be read in his heels.
one sitting.
(iii) Get a plumber to fix the leaking tap.

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 (iv) He cannot help laughing. (iii) Struck by her beauty, he decided to marry
(v) Taking the aim, the hunter fired at the her.
tiger. (iv) Beaten by their enemies, they decided to
(vi) (While) Standing in the rain, I got wet. attack again.
Or (v) Driven out of his country, the king
I got wet while standing in the rain. decided to become a sanyasi.
(vii) Look at the sun setting behind the trees. (F) (i) locked (ii) dyed (iii) dry-cleaned
(viii) We watched the plane landing at the (iv) examined (v) stolen (vi) selected
aerodrome. (G) (i) Having finished my work, I went out to
(ix) Knowing that it is my favourite dessert, play.
he brought me a black- current ice-cream. (ii) Having spent all his money, he decided
(x) They noticed a man watching the house. to borrow some from his friend.
(xi) Being tired, she could walk no further. (iii) Having heard the story many times, she

(xii) The water being cold, I cannot swim in it. did not want to hear it again.

(xiii) Having been declared fit, the player can (iv) The sun having set, we stopped playing.

run the race. (v) Having sold all the caps, the capseller
went home.
(xiv) Wanting to help the injured man, she
drove to the hospital at high speed. (H) (i) (c) Walking along the road, he found a
pen.
(C) (i) This is an interesting story.
(ii) (d) It began to rain while the match
(ii) You have been waiting for a long time.
was being played.
(iii) She could clearly hear the baby's heart
(iii) (d) It being a very hot day, I remained
beating loudly.
indoors.
(iv) Seeing an old man crossing the road, she
(iv) (c) He saw some buffaloes grazing in
immediately applied brakes.
the fields.
(D) (i) The tired traveller sat down to rest.
HA 30 (Non-finites)
(ii) The broken pitcher cannot hold water.
(A) 1. Eating excess food leads to ill health.
(iii) Accompanied by the Vice Principal the
Principal entered the hall. 2. Playing chess improves memory.

(iv) Overcome by grief, she put an end to her 3. I met an old man jogging on the beach.
life. 4. Success depends on his returning home in
(v) Encouraged by his coach, the player time.
made another attempt. 5. Reading is a fruitful habit.
(E) (i) Situated on the National highway, 6. Jumping Jacks look like fools.
Mumbai is a big centre for trade. 7. I saw a girl carrying a bucket of milk.
(ii) Rejected by all his friends, he decided to 8. Performing drama is his passion.
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 9. The driver, thinking all was clear, sped up 2. Hearing the noise, the baby started crying.
his car. 3. Having rested a while, she resumed the
10. What I most dislike is gossiping. journey.
(B) 1. We had no road-map, so we lost our way. 4. It being a windy day, I stayed indoors.
2. The house was unlocked, so the thieves got 5. Having revised his lessons, he went out to
inside without difficulty. play.
3. The farmer had finished his work, so he sat 6. Being injured he could not run.
down to rest. 7. I saw a man running like a cheetah.
4. He had failed the exams, so he decided to 8. Having been surrounded by the police, the
pursue a handicraft course.
robber surrendered.
5. He reached the main entrance and stopped
9. Having decided to win the race, he worked
the car.
very hard for it.
6. I was feeling thirsty, so I asked for water.
10. Picking up the baton, the man hit the thief.
7. I had walked a long distance, so I was
tired. Or VOICE
I was tired because I had walked a long
CA 69 (Active & Passive Voice)
distance.
(A) 1. (a) A, (b) P 5. (a) P, (b) A
8. Rohan was injured, so he could not play.
2. (a) P, (b) A 6. (a) P, (b) A
9. The princess took pity on the frog and
kissed him. 3. (a) A, (b) P 7. (a) A, (b) P

10. He stumbled back and fell to the ground. 4. (a) A, (b) P 8. (a) A, (b) P

(C) 1. He did not have any training to teach the (B) 1. is 2. are 3. sold 4. was 5. has 6. being
children. (C) 1. This house will be rented out by the owner.
2. This soup is too hot to drink. 2. He was advised to complete the project
3. She was not afraid to tell the truth. on time.
4. He felt sorry to have hurt her. 3. The crops have been ruined by the
5. He was alert enough to see the speeding hailstorm.
car in time. 4. He was being taught geometry by the
6. The school has employed a new teacher to teacher.
teach us Physics. 5. Were children loved by Pt. Nehru?
7. Mansi is too ill-tempered for anyone to like (D) 1. I am loved dearly by my Grandpa.
her. 2. The guests were served dinner by me.
8. This idea is too ridiculous to be accepted. 3. This book has been read by us.
9. It is our duty to respect elders. 4. A new calendar is being designed by them.
10. He got up to pick up the box.
CA 70 (Formation of Passive Verbs {Present Tense})
(D) 1. Having been troubled by the storm, they
(A) 1. being plucked 2. has not been signed
lost their way.

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 3. is watered 4. is being held CA 71 (Formation of Passive Verbs {Past Tense})
5. have been sponsored 6. not been explained (A) 1. had been refused 2. were washed
(B) (I) 1. His stories are readily believed by 3. was being compiled 4. honoured
the superstitious farmers. 5. were not being conducted 6. been removed
2. A beautiful sweater is being knitted (B) (I) 1. The final match was won by Mohan
by Meera. Bagan.
3. I have been forgiven by Sonia. 2. The butterflies were being caught
4. A white lie is being told by her. by the boys.

5. The accused has been found guilty 3. The clouds had been blown away by
by the judges. the wind.

6. The school is run well by the Principal. 4. The hymn was sung by a five-year-
old girl.
(II) 1. The needy are not exploited by me.
5. The seats had already been booked
2. This letter has not been written by
by us.
Megha.
6. The procession was being led by the
3. The piano is being practised
rich man.
regularly by the girls.
(II) 1. This rumour was not spread by me.
4. This museum has never been
2. My parents had never been seen
visited before by a / any foreigner.
before by her.
5. Blogging is not liked by Shreya.
3. The guests were not being greeted
6. The ladder is not being held properly
courteously by the servant.
by him.
4. No decision had yet been taken by
(III) 1. Is correct treatment being given by
the Minister.
the doctor?
5. The money was not refunded by the
2. Is good food cooked by Mary? company.
3. Has the date of result been announced (III) 1. Was your friend deceived by you?
by CBSE?
2. Had all the electric poles been
4. Are your new classmates liked by you? uprooted by the storm?
5. Has a new car been bought by you? 3. Were the injured being taken to the
(IV) 1. Are these keys not wanted by him? hospital by the police?
2. Has a new house not been purchased 4. Had the cheque been accepted by
by you? the bank?
3. Are you not being disturbed by 5. Were these titles created by you?
Grandpa's snorting. (IV) 1. Was the door not shut by you?
4. Are shelters not being made for the 2. Were the manuscripts not being read
poor by the government. carefully by you?

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 3. Has Monalisa's portrait not been CA 73 (Active & Passive Voice
completed by Da Vinci? (I) 1. I was given a wristwatch on my birthday
4. Were the customers not being short- by Dad.
changed by the shopkeeper. 2. A lot of stories used to be told to me by
CA 72 (Formation of Passive Verbs {Future Tense}) my mother.

(I) 1. The books must be returned by students 3. Rich tributes were paid to the martyrs
immediately. by us.

2. The resignation should have been 4. He is paid a handsome salary by the

accepted by the Director. company.

3. Our neighbours ought to be loved by us. 5. Have the ornaments been shown to her
by you?
4. The contract might be signed by her.
(II) 1. My proposal was agreed to by her?
5. The peak must have been scaled by the
2. The problem must be thought over by
mountaineer by now.
you carefully.
(II) 1. The road cannot be crossed alone by her.
3. The astrologer's warning was laughed
2. No false claims must be made by you. away by them.
3. A formal complaint might have not been 4. The students have not yet been talked to
lodged by them. by the Headmaster.
4. Hope ought not to be given up by us. 5. A review of the case was insisted on by her.
5. Beggars must not be encouraged (by us). (III) 1. Electricity bills ought to be paid on time
(III) 1. Can this wrestler be defeated by anyone? (by you).

2. Would it be believed by you? 2. It is time for the rest to be taken.

3. Ought her parents to be disobeyed by her? 3. It has got to be done.

4. Should all the notes be rewritten by me 4. It is necessary for the epidemic to be

again? controlled.
5. Do you want all your chances to be spoilt?
5. Shall your loan be repaid by me?
(IV) 1. Let only Indian clothes be worn by us.
(IV) 1. Couldn't something different be designed
by you? 2. You are advised never to speak ill of
others. Or
2. Won't her decision be reconsidered by
Others should never be spoken ill of.
her?
3. You are requested to come to my office.
3. Could the drowning boy not have been
4. Let it be thrown away.
saved by you?
5. Let him be dismissed. Or
4. Will she not be invited to the party (by
you)? You are ordered to dismiss him.
6. Let the flag be unfurled by the youngest
5. Mustn't immediate relief be provided to
child.
the drought victims by the government?

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 7. Let all your belongings be deposited here. 5. The mixture is covered and allowed to
(V) 1. The baby was heard crying (by simmer for 10-15 minutes till the water
somebody). has dried.

2. Tresspassers will be prosecuted (by the 6. Green chillies, coriander or mint leaves
owner). are added to the sprouts and mixed well.

3. The notice was removed (by them) that 7. It is served with lime quarters and curd.

every evening. (a) oil is heated and the cumin seeds are

4. He is suspected (by people) to be a thief. added and fried

(b) are added and fried
CA 74 (Active & Passive Voice)
(c) are added and stir-fried
1. The President will honour me.
(d) half a cup of water is poured in
2. Shoemaker and Levy have discovered the comet.
(e) brought to a boil
3. The birds are eating the seeds.
(f) covered and allowed to simmer
4. Do you know the way?
(g) are added
5. Was the gardener mowning the grass? (h) and mixed well
6. Did the courtiers hate the King? (B) (a) was taken in a beaker
7. Students respect their teachers. (b) was prepared
8. Lt. Sham Thapa was leading the contingent. (c) sodium hydroxide was mixed
9. He did not speak a word on the matter. (d) was boiled for 8-10 minutes and stirred
10. I have never tasted this dish before. (e) a teaspoonful of salt was added to the
11. Why have they insulted you? beaker

12. Do not spare the guilty. PA 27 (Passive Voice in Instructions &

Process Descriptions)
13. Tell him to leave the room at once.
(A) (1) (a) with roots is chosen
14. Who will tolerate such a mistake?
(b) is dug
15. You ought not to shirk work.
(c) is prepared by mixing manure
16. Did the Headmaster give you a reward?
(d) is carefully lowered into the dug hole
CA 75 (Passive Voice in Instructions &
(e) the roots are covered
Process Descriptions)
(f) some water is poured on the plant
(A) 1. The oil is heated and the cumin seeds are
(2) (a) celery and capsicum are chopped
added and fried till they are golden and
fragrant. (b) are mixed together
(c) the salad is chilled
2. The onion pieces are added and fried till
they become golden brown. (d) are slit in such a way that

3. Sprouts, chilli powder and salt are added (e) kept in ice-cold water

and stir-fried for 2-3 minutes. (f) is decorated

4. Half a cup of water is poured in and (B) (a) were sieved together
brought to a boil, and the heat is lowered. (b) were added

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 (c) was beaten to form a smooth 2. Mrs Leela was given a diamond necklace
(d) was poured in a cake tin on her retirement by her colleagues.
(e) dusted with sugar and cinnamon 3. She is very well known to everybody.

(f) was baked at 190 degrees centigrade 4. Have you been told by anybody how this

(g) turned golden in colour machine is to be operated?

(D) 1. All types of wedding cards are sold here.
(h) was cooled, cut into slices and served
2. Pets are not allowed in the park.
(C) 1. Two slices of soft bread are taken.
3. Application forms are accepted here.
2. Their crust are trimmed.
4. Dance classes are conducted here.
3. Butter is applied on them evenly.
(E) 1. Why has the project been left unfinished
4. The filling is prepared.
by him?
5. The filling is placed on one of the slices
2. What new plans are being made by you?
and covered with the other.
3. Where should the new statue be placed
6. It is pressed gently and chilled for
(by me)?
sometime.
4. When will your next film be announced
First of all, two slices of soft bread are taken.
by you?
Then, their crust are trimmed and butter is
5. By whom were you taught English?
applied on them evenly. Next, the filling is
(F) 1. A melodious song is sung by him.
prepared and placed on one of the slices. It is
then covered by the other slice of bread. 2. The invaders were killed by the Trojans.

Finally, it is pressed gently and chilled for 3. Will I be allowed to go home?

sometime. 4. The scheme will be launched today by the
minister.
HA 31 (Active & Passive Voice)
5. Is a novel being written by you?
(A) 1. are born 8. will be issued
6. The crops were being sown by the workers.
2. punished 9. are killed
7. Mt. Everest will soon be conquered by us.
3. been sold 10. be built
8. By whom has this board been decorated?
4. been invited 11. be ground up;
Or
5. are trained mixed; sold
6. was won 12. are still denied Who has this board been decorated by.

7. is being revised 13. have been delayed 9. He has been told (by them) to quit the job.

(B) 1. not been paid 2. been sent 10. All the tomatoes in the market were

3. not been given 4. still remembered bought by her.

5. be opened 6. was bought (G) 1. Mother taught me cooking.

7. could be found 8. been made 2. The Prime Minister honoured him.

9. been kept 10. will be punished 3. The bride's maids brought her to the
(C) 1. I was asked all sorts of silly questions (by wedding hall.
the police). 4. The villagers have built the tunnel.

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 5. His son's result delighted him. This potato-onion mixture is divided into 4
6. The builder demolished the old building. portions. Now, half a tablespoon of olive oil is
7. Who gave you this parcel? heated in a frying pan and one tablespoon

8. The Principal will call you for an interview. butter is added to it until it is hot and sizzling.

9. The cricket fans have occupied the stadium. Next, a potato portion is added to the pan,
flattened and cooked until golden in colour.
10. Everyone will thank us.
Finally, the rosti is placed on a serving plate
11. The mighty Hercules stopped the river.
and served along with the dressing and the
12. The residents nabbed the thieves.
salad.
13. Susan and her friends welcomed us.
SPEECH
14. The judge pronounced the accused guilty.
CA 76 (Reported Speech)
15. My grandfather built this house.
(H) 1. All the bananas were eaten by the monkeys. (A) 1. was cooking 7. had already seen
2. had been raining 8. had forgotten
2. The fallen leaves are being gathered by the
girls. 3. could 9. had been playing
4. revolves 10. had not helped
3. My mother has prepared this dish.
5. had worked 11. wasn't
4. By whom will this mess be cleared?
6. attended 12. had to
5. Will she be taken to school by you?
(B) 1. I said that the King needed a new crown.
6. Women like others to complement them.
2. I told the mechanic that the car did not
7. Let the ball be thrown by him.
start.
8. Will the Principal review this notice?
3. Rahim said that the train was coming.
9. The little puppy cannot cross the road.
4. The broker told the investor that share
10. Has your salary been received by you?
prices were falling sharply.
11. The concert has been postponed by them.
5. The publisher told the author that the
12. They gave police the information. book had broken all the previous sales
13. I was given a new bike by my parents. records.
14. Mr Singh is training the players. 6. The forest guard said that the fire had still
15. It was thought that he was mad. been raging.
(I) First of all, the potatoes are partially cooked in 7. The farmers said that the commission
boiling, salted water for 8 minutes. Then, the agents had not been making payments for
water is drained and the potatoes are allowed over a month.
to cool. Next, one tablespoon of oil is heated in 8. The coach told Sanya that she had to
a frying pan and the onion is added to it and practice even longer.
cooked gently for one minute. Thereafter, the CA 77 (Reported Speech)
potatoes are coarsely grated, the onion is (A) 1. she; his
added to them and the two are mixed well. 2. he; her; their

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 3. I; her; the previous day
4. he; me
5. he; they; their; his; the previous week
6. previous day's; their; ours
7. that; next day
8. he; her / him; previous
9. that; his
(B) 1. Aristotle told his disciples that they were
wasting their and his time then.
2. The Chief of Ground Control told the space
travellers that everyone was waiting for
their safe return to earth the next day.
3. The librarian told me that those were the
only books I could borrow then.
4. The old woman told the Police Officer that
that bag was not hers.
5. Anne told her mother that she wanted to
go home that night.
6. Harminder told her that a year before she
was not (had not been) even four feel tall.
7. Meenu told her friends that her project
was better than theirs.
CA 78 (Reported Speech)
(A) 1. Shelly reminded Rick that it was time to
go.
2. The teacher explained to us what we had
to do.
3. Martina wondered where she was.
4. The Police Inspector observed that the
crowd consisted mainly of old women.
5. The tenant pointed out to the landlord
that the roof was leaking very badly.
6. Timothy confessed to his mother that he
had broken the window pane, not John.
7. Amanda complained to Mrs. Jespersen
that her dog barked a lot at night. Or
Key to Compacta [Basic]
Amanda complained that Mrs. Jespersen's
dog barked a lot at night.
8. Sarah protested that that was not fair.
9. The Guru Ji promised that he would help
me. Or
The Guru Ji promised to help me. Or
The Guru Ji told me not to worry and
promised to help me.
10. Michael denied that he had anything wrong.
Or
Michael denied doing anything wrong.
11. Hannah apologised to Avantika for being
awfully late.
12. The skinny old man boasted that he could
lift 100 kilograms very easily.
13. Greta suggested to Ferdinand that they
should change all their locks.
14. Mukul says that he is going to make a
movie very soon.
15. The politician insisted that the reporter's
information was absolutely wrong.
16. Mrs. Paula remarked that she had turned
99 that day.
17. Feroze wished that he were wise like his
mother.
CA 79 (Reported Speech)
(I) 1. Shalini wanted to know why her teacher
was turning her out of the class.
Or
Shalini asked her teacher why he was
turning her out of the class.
2. Mother asked Anu if she liked cake.
3. Aunt Arpita asked Bunny if his mother
had scolded him.
4. Zeenat asked Mother where God lives / lived.
5. Khushboo asked her teacher if India was
going to become a super power soon.
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 6. The quiz master asked me who my
favourite actor was.
7. I asked him if I could trust him.
8. The passenger asked the airport manager
if all the flights had been delayed due to
fog that day.
9. Mukesh asked his friends which movie
they had been planning to watch the
previous day.
10. The little girl asked the scientist how a
caterpillar turns/turned into a butterfly.
(II) 1. The poet asked the weavers what they
were weaving.
2. The sales manager asked the customer if
he had test driven their company's new car.
3. The girl asked her mother if that new
dress didn't look nice on her.
4. Namita asked her husband if he would
not be attending the concert that night.
5. The policeman asked the passengers whose
luggage was lying there.
6. The Principal asked Priya if she/he should
give her the responsibility of organising
that show.
7. Tim asked his Grandpa whether his Dad
was coming back that day or the following
day.
CA 80 (Reported Speech)
(A) 1. suggested; they should have
2. cautioned; not to spoil
3. advised; to practise hard
4. advised; not to panic
5. requested; to switch off
6. warned; not to pluck
7. ordered; to march
8. asked; to let the children play
9. offered
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10. appealed; not to block
(B) 1. The old man asked/warned the children
not to enter the garden.
2. The officer asked the clerk to show him the
case file.
3. The receptionist requested the visitor to
wait for sometime.
4. Ria suggested to Jia that they should play
that video game.
5. The postmaster ordered Thanappa to go
and deliver those letters and parcels
immediately.
6. Mother sparrow warned her baby birds
not to go out of the nest when she was away.
7. Tanima requested Ankur to return her
notes that day.
8. I told Chetan not to shout at me.
9. The master ordered his servant to take the
dog for a walk.
10. Hemant suggested going to the zoo. Or
Hemant suggested that they should go to
the zoo.
11. Maureen warned Charles not to leave the
class without her permission.
12. Mr. Quill requested Mr. Beans not to park
the car in front of his door.
13. The master ordered his servant to bring
him a glass of water.
CA 81 (Reported Speech)
(A) 1. exclaimed; joy; she had been selected
2. applauded; that they had launched
3. exclaimed; wonder; the penguin was an
amazing creature
4. exclaimed; sorrow; the King had died
5. exclaimed; pain; she had hurt
6. congratulated; passing the scholarship
examination
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 7. exclaimed; disgust; the food was very awful 5. if she were a peacock; she would dance
8. exclaimed; surprise; that piece of sculpture 6. he had been waiting; was no sign of clouds;
was very marvellous that it would definitely rain the following day
(B) 1. Rajan exclaimed with delight/joy that it PA 28 (Reported Speech)
was a beautiful painting. Or (A) (1) (a) why he had come late
Rajan exclaimed with delight that the (b) that he had seen a signboard
painting was very beautiful.
(c) what a signboard had to do with his
2. The old man exclaimed with sorrow that
(d) the signboard said, "School ahead, go
there was no one to look after him.
slow"
3. The students complained that that (2) (a) if he could hear that noise
exercise was very boring. Or
(b) enquired what he thought it was
The students exclaimed with disgust that
(c) she thought it was someone
that exercise was very boring.
(d) that he would go and see himself
4. The old woman exclaimed with regret that
(3) (a) asked her mother where she was going
time flies very fast.
(b) replied that she was going to her
5. Toolika exclaimed with joy that her
friend's house
poems had been published in the school
(c) if she could go with her
magazine.
(d) she had to stay at home to finish her
6. The manager applauded the captain saying
(4) (a) he would be late to return home that
that he had played a splendid innings.
night
7. The boxer exclaimed in pain that the blow
(b) she should not wait for him
had been very nasty.
(c) if was going out
8. The lottery-seller congratulated his
(d) he would be meeting
customer saying that he had won a lottery
of Rupees One Crore. Or (B) (1) (a) he was going to Pierce's house
(b) to have fun
The lottery-seller congratulated his
customer on winning a lottery of Rupees (c) to see him enjoying his independence
One Crore. (d) to be sure to text her if he went anywhere
else
CA 82 (Reported Speech)
(2) (a) that her answers were good
1. if she had seen Ratna; Ratna had not come to
(b) thanked her tutor
the office that day.
2. where he had been the previous day; he had (c) she had answered only three out of

kept waiting; he had stayed seven questions, she had got

3. why he was late; he had missed; his Dad had (d) he always said that we should be happy
driven him with whatever little we get

4. why she was crying; she and her Kitty hadn't (3) (a) why they were so slow
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 (c) asked what that meant 17. The players exclaimed with great joy that
(d) that their parents were snails they had won the match.
(B) 1. He said to his friends, “The Principal has
HA 32 (Reported Speech)
called us to her office.”
(A) 1. The patient asked the doctor how often he
2. Lisa said to Dennis, “We are already too late.”
should take that medicine.
3. She said to him, “We have not been
2. The doctor told the patient that he could
planning to go anywhere.”
come back if that problem continued.
4. Mother said, “I had left for the office in a
3. The reporter said that he had met the
hurry.”
minister at a meeting the previous day.
5. He said to his friends, “Let's use my car.”
4. The policeman asked the driver why he
6. She said to the driver, “Drive fast so that
had jumped the red light.
we can reach the station in time.”
5. The leader told the reporter to sit down
7. He said, “I am in trouble.”
and stop interrupting him.
8. She said, “I know the answer.”
6. Sukhbir suggested to Smitha that they
9. She said to him, “Do you like eggs or
should go on a world tour in a yacht.
porridge for breakfast?”
7. Mother told Aunt Malti that she wasn't
10. She said, “Ugh! It is useless.”
expecting her that day.
(C) Mr. Atkins tried to wake up his son David by
8. I requested my teacher to forgive me for
saying that it was already very late for the
breaking the rule and promised to be
walk. David yawned and told his father that
careful next time.
he was feeling very sleepy and asked him if he
9. My friend asked me how long I had been
could sleep for another hour. Mr. Atkins called
living in that colony.
David a lazy boy and asked him to get up
10. I exclaimed with worry that I had left my
quickly and added that the boy had to
text book in the canteen. Or
accompany him for the morning walk.
I called upon God with regret that I had left
(D) Tom asked Jack if he was free the next day.
my text book in the canteen.
Jack replied that he was expecting his friend
11. He said that it was his fault.
Mike to come to spend the day with him. Tom
12. Ben told Tina that she had been selected
was very excited to hear this and told Jack to
for the summer camp.
bring Mike along with him and they would
13. Rekha told Yogesh that she would not be
have a good day’s fishing.
going to school the next day.
14. The Boss told Ria that she had to finish the PREPOSITIONS
work before she went home that day.
CA 83 (Prepositions)
15. Lily told John that he was looking very
(A) 1. into 2. with/by 3. over 4. towards 5. between
handsome.
6. above 7. with 8. at 9. From 10. with
16. King Midas exclaimed with delight that he
had got a wonderful gift. 11. within 12. across

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 (B) 1. in (relation of place) 6. till/until 7. for 8. till 9 after 10. form, till
2. in front of (relation of place) 11. for 12. for, after 13. from, to 14. to, from
3. at (relation of place) 15. for, after 16. till 17. to 18. Before 19. for
4. under (relation of position) 20. during/before
5. outside (relation of place) (B) 1. for 2. for, since 3. from 4. to 5. before

6. along (relation of movement) 6. after 7. from 8. for 9. to 10. From 11. for

7. in (relation of position) 12. to 13. till 14. until 15. during 16. after

8. on (relation of position) 17. before 18. since 19. afterwards 20. from

9. by (relation of place) CA 87 (Prepositions)

10. beyond (relation of place) (A) 1. opposite 2. among 3. behind 4. along
(C) 1. over 2. at 3. over 4. below 5. at 6. on 5. beyond 6. through 7. beside 8. among
7. across 8. for 9. on 10. into 11. on account of 9. between 10. behind/in front of/near
12. over 13. because of 14. According to 11. among 12. in front of 13. near 14. beside
15. through 16. near 17. beyond
CA 84 (Prepositions)
18. in front of 19. near 20. among
(A) 1. at 2. at 3. at 4. within 5. on 6. in 7. into
(B) 1. in front of 2. among 3. beyond 4. along
8. at 9. In 10. into 11. within 12. in 13. on
5. opposite 6. through 7. beside 8. in front of
14. in 15. At 16. in 17. on 18. at 19. into
9. along 10. beyond 11. beside 12. among
20. on 21. at 22. at 23. into
13. near 14. behind 15. along 16. through
(B) 1. on 2. in/at 3. at 4. within 5. at 6. on 7. in
17. near 18. among
8. at 9. at 10. in 11. at 12. in 13. at 14. on
HA 33 (Prepositions)
15. into 16. within 17. at 18. At, on 19. on
(A) (I) (a) in (b) at (c) in (d) of (e) towards
20. in 21. into
(f) after (g) along
CA 85 (Prepositions)
(II) (a) Within (b) from (c) into (d) in
(A) 1. with 2. over 3. of 4. under 5. by 6. with
(e) out (f) out (g) under (h) among (i) of
7. by 8. over 9. below 10. of 11. over 12. with
(III) (a) since (b) from (c) in (d) in
13. of 14. by 15. of 16. with 17. under
(e) during (f) in (g) along
18. by 19. of 20. By 21. of 22. By 23. above
(IV) (a) to (b) down (c) along (d) until (e) by
24. below
(f) down (g) for (h) Besides
(B) 1. over 2. with 3. below 4. under 5. over
(B) (i) in (ii) on (iii) through (iv) in front of
6. of 7. over 8. above 9. with 10. by 11. off
(v) Between (vi) in (vii) Towards (viii) below
12. under 13. below 14. above 15. over
(ix) along (x) among (xi) beside
16. under 17. with 18. over 19. by 20. off

CA 86 (Prepositions)
(A) 1. to 2. to 3. since 4. before 5. towards

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 CONJUNCTIONS 4. He says he is a vegetarian yet he eats
eggs.
CA 88 (Conjunctions)
5. Do it slowly and carefully.
(A) 1. He was neither informed nor helped. CR
6. You must stay at home since you are not
2. Although it was very hot, they went
well. Or
out to play. SO
Since you are not well, you must stay at
3. You should behave properly,
home.
otherwise you will be punished
severely. CO 7. He is dancing because he is very happy.

4. I want this colour because it 8. He is cheerful as well as friendly.

matches my shoes. SO 9. Never cheat anyone otherwise God will
5. He finished cooking sooner than punish you.
we expected. SO 10. The tank is leaking for there is a crack in
6. He spoke so softly that no one it.
could hear him. CR 11. Cathy hasn't phoned since she went to
7. The principal looked very happy Paris.
still he did not sanction leave. CO 12. I finished my homework; however, I did
8. We must eat fruits as well as not finish it on time. Or
vegetables. CO I finished my homework. However, I did
9. What will happen if all men begin not finish it on time.
to look alike? SO CA 90 (Conjunctions)
10. I shall help you since you are an (A) 1. unless 2. if 3. so that 4. till 5. unless
old friend. SO
6. as long as 7. so that 8. how 9. Hardly
(B) 1. but 2. not only, but also 3. Although
10. after
4. No sooner, than 5. as long as 6. but
(B) 1. I will wait here till you return.
7. as soon as 8. yet 9. so, that 10. While
2. He ran faster than expected.
(C) 1. and 2. Either, or 3. and 4. although 5. as if
3. After he died, she decided to stay here.
6. while 7. lest 8. otherwise 9. still
4. Your father will be delighted when he
10. No sooner, than
will hear of your success.
CA 89 (Conjunctions) 5. I don't want to go to the party unless you
(A) 1. although 2. because 3. and 4. either...or too go.
5. as 6. therefore 7. because 8. still 6. The police arrived after the dacoits had
9. nevertheless 10. as fled.
(B) 1. Although it was raining heavily, we went 7. Swami was looking out of the window
to school. while the teacher was speaking.
2. I met Mary as I came down the street. 8. Tread carefully on the slippery rocks lest
3. Is she asleep or awake ? you fall.

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 9. You will succeed provided that you work Complex : If he wants to win the first
regularly. prize, he must work hard.
10. Hardly had I reached home when it 3. Simple : Sparing the rod may spoil the
started to snow. child.
11. They won't come unless you invite them. Compound : Spare the rod and spoil the
child.
HA 34 (Conjunctions)
Complex : If you spare the rod, you may
(A) (I) (a) (ii) While (e) (iv) until
spoil the child.
(b) (ii) that (f) (ii) when
4. Simple : In spite of (seeing) the danger,
(c) (ii) and (g) (iv) Although
the soldiers marched on.
(d) (i) but (h) (ii) yet
Compound : The soldiers saw the danger
(II) (a) (ii) for (d) (iii) Yet
but marched on.
(b) (iv) but (e) (iv) until
Complex : Although they had seen the
(c) (ii) as (f) (iii) however danger, the soldiers marched on.
(B) (a) and ........ but also 5. Simple : It being a hot day, the cadets
(b) or ...... and remained in their tents.
(c) as ...... so Compound : It was a hot day, so the cadets
(d) than ...... that remained in their tents.
(e) when ...... where Complex : Since it was a hot day, the
(f) unless ...... if cadets remained in their tents.

(g) and ..... or

(C) 1. He will be fined heavily.
(h) wherever ... where
who breaks the rule (Adjective/Relative Clause)
CLAUSES
2. I know
CA 91 (Clauses)
what I should do (Noun Clause)
(A) 1. S 2. CP 3. CO 4. CP 5. CO
6. CP 7. CP 3. call this number

(B) 1. Simple : In spite of being rich, he is not In case you need any help (Adverb Clause)
happy.
4. is difficult to comprehend
Compound : He is rich but he is not happy.
Complex : Although he is rich he is not How he manages to get through the

happy. examination (Adverb Clause)

2. Simple : He must work hard to win the 5. The company shunted out those employees
first prize.
whose services were hired on a temporary
Compound : He wants to win the first
basis (Adjective/Relative Clause)
prize, therefore he must work hard.

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 6. Will God not feed you? 4. (a) You should listen to what your father
is saying.
who provides all (Adjective/Relative Clause)
5. (d) The fact that she has died cannot be
7. Remove all those bricks hidden for long.
which are not well baked CA 93 (The Adjective {Relative} Clause)
(Adjective/Relative Clause)
(A) 1. Adj. Clause : where you live
CA 92 (Noun Clause) Noun : house
(A) 1. Noun Clause : that the result would be out 2. Adj. Clause : why I refused to help him
very soon
Noun : reason
Function : Object of the verb 'inform'
3. Adj. Clause : who live in glass houses
2. Noun Clause : that he died young
Pronoun : Those
Function : Noun Clause in apposition to 4. Adj. Clause : whose book is the basis of
the pronoun 'It' my research paper
3. Noun Clause : When they left Noun : Krishna Pai
Function : Subject to the verb 'is' 5. Adj. Clause : that ends well
4. Noun Clause : that he had topped the list Noun : All
Function : Noun clause in apposition to the (B) 1. whose purse has been stolen
noun 'news' 2. where the squirrel hides her nuts
5. Noun Clause : what she said 3. (that) you wanted
Function : Object of the preposition 'to' 4. why I couldn't call you up
6. Noun Clause : why you were absent yesterday 5. when every eye is moist
Function : Object to the to-infinitive 'to know' (C) 1. The thief who broke into my house last
7. Noun Clause : that he had made a mistake night has been caught.
Function : Object to the participle 'realizing' 2. I know the man whom she wants to marry.
(B) 1. Where the ship disappeared 3. Do you know the name of the village
2. that the king is dead where Kanchan was born?

3. that she is innocent 4. Please return the umbrella which I lent

you.
4. what the sign said
5. Sanjeev was declared first in the contest
5. what I want
that was held yesterday.
6. when they will get their degrees
(D) 1. who(m) I met yesterday D
7. that her mother was critically ill
(C) 1. (c) What he says is true. 2. which I always use D

2. (b) I have forgotten what you wanted. 3. who is younger than she is ND
3. (c) She wants to know how she can get 4. that I have D
more marks.
5. who is in the army ND

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 (E) 1. This is the pen (that) you have been
looking for.
2. The pipeline which carries the town's
water supply, has been blocked.
3. I know a person who will do the job
quickly.
4. He passed all his examinations, which
made his parents very proud of him.
CA 94 (Adverb Clause)
(A) 1. Adv. Clause : that he fell ill
Adv. Clause of 'purpose/effect'
2. Adv. Clause : as you want to be treated
(C) 1. (a) We eat so that we may live.
2. (d) When I went to see the Principal he
was busy with some visitors.
3. (d) I am so tired that I cannot walk any
further.
4. (c) Don't go out as it is snowing very
heavily.
5. (b) We'll go boating if the boatman allows
us.
HA 35 (Clauses)
(A) 1. because they think it will impress others
(Adverb Clause)

by them 2. that the new government will work

Adv. Clause of 'manner' honestly (Noun Clause)

3. Adv. Clause : When the teacher entered 3. that they should leave early (Noun Clause)
the class 4. who carried your luggage (Adjective Clause)
Adv. Clause of 'time' 5. Wherever there is a large reservoir of
4. Adv. Clause : as tall as his brother is water (Adjective Clause)

Adv. Clause of 'comparison' 6. which the teacher recommended

5. Adv. Clause : where you stay (Adjective Clause)

Adv. Clause of 'place' 7. if they give her special trading rights

(Adverb Clause)
6. Adv. Clause : because I like you
8. where the two gangs fought each other
Adv. Clause of 'reason'
(Adjective Clause)
7. Adv. Clause : lest you should forget it
9. Unless the prosecutor can provide better
Adv. Clause of 'purpose' evidence (Adverb Clause)
8. Adv. Clause : Though he is poor 10. whether the experiment was done under
Adv. Clause of 'concession' direct sunlight or shade (Noun Clause)
(B) 1. you go home (B) 1. he shall top the class
2. there is some space to lie down 2. he can come tomorrow
3. he can easily lift this weight
3. you have decided for the day
4. he had sprained his right ankle
4. I can share with my friends
5. you can wait for another ten minutes
5. killed the entire unit of the enemy
6. as if she were the boss
6. I was going to Delhi for a quiz competition
7. because we hurried up a bit
7. that I feel like lying down on this floor
8. wherever we saw
itself

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 8. I had thought him to be (2) (a) (i) who (e) (i) written
9. we got up to leave the hall (b) (iii) related (f) (iv) Her
10. he had earned at the casino (c) (ii) won (g) (iv) have

11. going for a picnic should report by 7 am. (d) (iii) and (h) (ii) in

12. you had sent for me (3) (a) (iii) with (e) (i) your
(b) (i) been coming (f) (iii) so
13. you say
(c) (iv) about (g) (i) which
14. you speak
(d) (ii) are (h) (iv) will
15. my uncle used to live twenty years ago.
TYPE – II
(C) 1. when 2. where 3. that 4. how 5. that 6. who
(4) (a) the (e) a
7. where 8. because 9. whatever 10. what
(b) had (f) but
(D) 1. The area where I live is very peaceful.
(c) was (g) in
2. Control your emotions else they will (d) to (h) she
control you.
(5) (a) have (d) and
3. I returned home early as/because I was (b) the (e) between
tired (c) are (f) Both
4. She must study else she will fail.
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5. Although he tried had, he did not succeed.
TYPE – I
6. The baby was in the cradle when the
(1) (a) (ii) causes (e) (i) with
mother was singing a lullaby.
(b) (iv) of (f) (ii) after
7. I was happy when I saw a rainbow in the
(c) (iii) when (g) (iv) If
sky.
(d) (i) the (h) (iii) may
8. Listen carefully to the teacher while you
(2) (a) (iv) that (d) (iii) was given
take down notes.
(b) (i) From (e) (i) the
9. Although I called his name, he did not
(c) (ii) all (f) (iii) he
answer.
(3) (a) (iv) are returning (e) (iv) its
10. He drowned and was killed.
(b) (iii) than (f) (iii) with
MODULE SEVEN
(c) (ii) that (g) (iii) as far as
(INTEGRATED GRAMMAR PRACTICE)
(d) (iv) has (h) (ii) though
CA 95 (CLOZE: GAP-FILLING)
TYPE – II
TYPE – I
(4) (a) the (b) to (c) her (d) other (e) in (f) with
(1) (a) (i) their (e) (ii) The
(5) (a) by (b) than (c) on (d) are (e) from (f) to
(b) (iv) between (f) (iii) for
(6) (a) of (b) of (c) an (d) are (e) many (f) in
(c) (iv) so (g) (ii) another
(7) (a) from (b) his (c) has (d) them (e) to (f) of
(d) (ii) don't (h) (i) which

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 HA 36 (CLOZE: GAP-FILLING) (4) (a) in.......for (e) Beside..Besides

TYPE – I (b) and.......but (f) in.......out

(1) (a) (iii) by (e) (ii) many (c) save.......safe (g) stay.....staying
(d) it.......them (h) a.....the or
(b) (iv) more (f) (iv) will
best ...better
(c) (ii) last (g) (iii) those
(5) (a) golden.......gold (e) where.....when
(d) (iii) fears (h) (ii) on
(b) its.......her (f) should....would
(2) (a) (iv) my (e) (iv) in
(c) each.......all (g) from.......for
(b) (iii) began (f) (iii) would
(d) it.......them (h) made.......make
(c) (i) good (g) (ii) because
(6) (a) on.......at
(d) (ii) but (h) (ii) its
(b) Ate.......Eat
TYPE – II (c) had.......has
(3) (a) of (b) as (c) is (d) Since (e) the (f) with (d) of.......off
(g) have (h) to (e) reveal.......revealed
(4) (a) Is (b) at (c) A (d) of (e) are (f) than (f) an.......the
(5) (a) you (b) did (c) to (d) have (e) are (f) be (g) increase.......increasing

(6) (a) who (b) are (c) for (d) a (e) It (f) with (h) body.......body's

(7) (a) is (b) be (c) drink (d) of (d) with (e) much (7) (a) on.......of (e) Since.......For

(f) that (g) what (b) which.......who (f) have.......has

(8) (a) is (b) which (c) into (d) of (e) during (f) to (c) an.......a (g) no.......not

CA 96 (EDITING : ERROR CORRECTION)

(d) numbers...number (h) should.......may

(1) (a) does.......do (e) this....these PA 30 (EDITING : ERROR CORRECTION)

(b) a.......the (f) should....can (1) (a) which........who (e) louder......loud

(c) in...for (g) been.......being
(d) and...but (h) little.......few
(2) (a) observe....observed (e) These.....This
(b) newer.......new (f) like.......as (2)
(c) and.......but (g) another...other
(d) little.......some (h) on.......in
(3) (a) late.......last (e) on.......in
(b) have.......has (f) an.......a (3)
(c) in.......after (g) from....during
(d) emerge.......emerged (h) so.......as
(b) wants.....wanted (f) has........had
(c) mine........my (g) in........on
(d) to........for (h) does........did
(a) on........in (e) an........the
(b) That........This (f) but........and
(c) had........has (g) being........been
(d) every........each (h) ours........our
(a) on........of (e) has........is
(b) should......can (f) a........an
(c) another....other (g) lesser........less
(d) so........as (h) take........takes

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 (4) (a) the........a (e) not........no HA 37 (EDITING : ERROR CORRECTION)
(b) since........for (f) like........as (1) (a) greater........great
(c) believe....believed (g) another...other (b) we........us
(d) any........some (h) how........why (c) much........more
(5) (a) great........greatest (d) brought........bring
(b) between........among (e) fortunately........unfortunate
(c) which........who (f) had........has

(d) every........all (g) As........If

(e) settle........settled (h) must........will

(f) an........the (2) (a) the........a

(g) enthusiastic........enthusiasts (b) it's........its

(h) is........was (c) constructing........construction

(6) (a) has.......have (e) use.......used (d) for........to

(b) a.......the (f) bind.......bound (e) what........that

(c) our.......their (g) making...make (f) at........from

(d) in.......with (h) an.......the (g) which........who

(7) (a) A........The (h) this........these

(b) among........between (3) (a) does........do

(c) with........in (b) at........in

(d) name........named (c) should........can

(e) conversation........conversationist (d) whose........where

(f) which........who (e) as........if

(g) richest........richly (f) saw........see

(h) every........all (g) yours........your

(h) arrives.....arrive
(8) (a) likes........like (e) too........to
(4) (a) from........of
(b) many........much (f) wasted..wasting
(b) another........other
(c) it........them (g) A........The
(c) might........should
(d) there........their (h) made....make
(d) burn........burned
(9) (a) not........no
(e) a........the
(b) on........of
(f) grew........grow
(c) much........very
(g) Yet........So
(d) larger........large
(h) much........more
(e) so........when
(5) (a) for........from
(f) unused........misused

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 (b) but........and (f) let......lets
(c) is........was (g) should......can
(d) Anybody....Nobody (h) a......the
(e) a........an CA 97 (EDITING : OMISSIONS)
(f) some........any (1) (a) valuable and sensitive
(g) none........no (b) us to see
(h) which......who
(c) colours around us
(6) (a) Latest........Last
(d) we can identify
(b) into........between
(e) extent by their
(c) mine........my
(f) sound they make
(d) am........was
(g) impossible to identify
(e) for........from
(h) colours while closing
(f) an........a
(2) (a) disease that occurs
(g) woman...women
(b) person when he
(h) few........a few
(c) creates an embarrassing
(7) (a) strike........struck
(d) person who develops
(b) an........the
(e) troubles for other
(c) for........to
(f) persons have nausea,
(d) there........their
(g) travelling in a
(e) has........have
(h) hills and in
(f) report......reported
(3) (a) devotee of Ramakrishna
(8) (a) loose........lose
(b) What is the
(b) do........did
(c) of the Bhagavad
(c) much........many
(d) a few times
(d) grows........grow
(e) begin to say
(e) of........for
(f) and that is
(f) has......have
(g) essence of Gita
(g) are......is
(h) who has renounced
(h) why......how
(4) (a) habit which must
(9) (a) on........in
(b) cultivated by every
(b) Availability........Available
(c) culture and civilization
(c) has........have
(d) has been rightly
(d) another........other
(e) man has various
(e) on........for

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 (f) he must be (2) (a) cone was invented
(g) not an easy (b) America when an
(h) to be punctual (c) out of containers
(5) (a) meant for weak (d) maker of waffles
(b) now they are (e) into a cone
(c) brilliant and intelligent (f) served in that
(d) craze these days (g) cone the most
(e) misses his regular
(h) form of packaging
(f) class to attend
(3) (a) world, one finds
(g) counter the ill-effects
(b) sayings which give
(h) government should/must impose
(c) sayings are called
(6) (a) boy went to
(d) are so old
(b) looked at the
(e) when they were
(c) showed him a
(f) suggest the best
(d) You can take
(g) way of doing
(e) child didn't take
(h) us how to
(f) again, but the
(4) (a) is an admitted
(g) shy, the generous
(b) we may take
(h) sweets and gave
(7) (a) Pollution can take (c) case of a

(b) air we breathe (d) with each other

(c) ground where we (e) form a strong

(d) we hear every (f) But if the

(e) contribute to health (g) about their own

(f) quality of life (h) surely lose the

PA 31 (EDITING : OMISSIONS) (5) (a) You can get

(1) (a) queues of people (b) jogging if you

(b) standing before the (c) good pair of

(c) hall was full (d) shoes is essential

(d) A few policemen (e) preferable, but plain

(e) in their hands (f) warm up properly

(f) excited and impatient (g) important to gently
(g) jump the line (h) muscles before starting
(h) at so he

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 (6) (a) If you are (d) life is usually
(b) best to not (e) But when these
(c) mention the hotel (f) align with your
(d) number in public (g) can be a

(e) photocopies of your (h) source of unhappiness

(f) tickets and other (2) (a) up of gases

(7) (a) character was created (b) suspended in the

(b) Dilko who gave (c) gases are invisible

(c) strength and the (d) smoke is the

(e) substance that is
(d) ability to cling
(f) smoke from factories
(e) Man can shoot
(g) endanger the health
(f) invention which he
(h) passages and cause
(g) also has the
(3) (a) phone can make
(h) quickly using/with his
(b) world within a
(8) (a) hard to think
(c) do not have
(b) parents these days
(d) tension if their
(c) that when it
(e) not have to
(d) be more challenging
(f) make an important
(e) As our lives
(g) Apart from making
(f) to the online
(h) used as a
(g) risks it poses
(4) (a) designed to solve
(h) priority for parents
(b) congestion in urban
(9) (a) sitting in our
(c) Metro has been
(b) watch all kinds
(d) more than 160
(c) educative and informative
(e) world as a
(d) also be shown
(f) means of transport
(e) TV which are
(5) (a) Canyon in Arizona
(f) Television can also (b) is one of
(g) evils like casteism (c) It is approximately
(h) in their removal (d) more than 350 km
HA 38 (EDITING : OMISSIONS) (e) earth was caused
(1) (a) believe are important (f) rock by the
(b) way you live (6) (a) Zoos are man
(c) and the way (b) in which animals

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 (c) kept in an (c) Papaya favours digestion as well as
(d) There are many cures sunburn and skin irritation.
(e) types of zoos (d) Modern science confirms the age old belief
(f) safaris to aquaria that papaya contributes to the health

(g) nothing can be cause.

(h) comparable to their (2) (a) Children below the age of eighteen years
must not drive.
(7) (a) expand on heating
(b) We must wear helmets for our own
(b) only when cooled
protection.
(c) density is maximum
(c) Mobile phones must not be used while
(d) further, it behaves
driving.
(e) Because of the
(d) Traffic police is making efforts to
(f) volume at freezing
increase safety on the roads.
(g) exerted on the
(3) (a) Indian temples are a storehouse of Indian
(h) it to break art.
(8) (a) Located in the (b) The sculpture and painting form an
(b) park is an essential part of the temple architecture.
(c) 1961 it spreads (c) The Konark temple is situated in Pune.
(d) more than 1,200 (d) The temple is famous for its sculptures
(e) two of the representing the daily life of warriors,
(f) in the world animals and lovers.
(9) (a) part of our (4) (a) Jeans are trousers traditionally made
(b) Arctic is a from denims.

(c) referred to as (b) Originally intended for work, they became

(d) area that falls popular among teenagers starting in the

1950s.
(e) known as the
(c) Historic brands include Levi's, Jordache
(f) Ocean and spans
and Wrangler.
(g) countries such as
(d) Today jeans are a very popular form of
(h) Finland and Russia
casual dress around the world and come
CA 98 (SENTENCE REORDERING) in many styles and colours.
(1) (a) Papaya is the healthiest fruit with a long (5) (a) Kheer is the greatest rice pudding in the
list of properties. world.
(b) It belongs to the family of caricaceal fruit (b) It is a mixture of sweetened milk with
and is commonly know as papaw in whole rice.
Australia. (c) An international dessert, it combines three

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 cooking traditions: India, the Middle East (c) Decreasing barometric pressure indicates
and the West. storm, rain and windy weather.
(d) We may use different names for the dessert (5) (a) In low-income nations, sickle-cell disease
but it is, essentially, the same dish. is still a deadly killer.

PA 32 (SENTENCE REORDERING) (b) The ultimate goal of research into sickle-

cell disease is a cure.
(1) (a) For centuries, Kenya's Lake Nakura has
been home to flamingos. (c) Scores of researchers are currently

(b) But, of late, the shrinking lake has working on developing methods to

turned into a death trap for these achieve this goal.

beautiful birds. (d) Scientists are also working to promote

(c) Just six years ago there were as many as awareness, early detection and better
one million flamingos feeding in the treatment.
shallow stretches of the lake. (6) (a) Shakuntala Devi, a woman who has
(d) Now less than 30,000 can be seen on the sometimes been called a human
receding shoreline. computer, was born on Nov. 4, 1939.
(2) (a) The Big Ben is the most important and (b) At the age of three, Shakuntala amazed
spectacular landmark in London. her family when they played cards.
(b) It is housed in the Clock Tower, at the (c) She appeared to be able to memorise cards.
eastern end of the House of Parliament. (d) Soon her father began to exploit his
(c) It stands as an icon of confidence. daughter's talent.
(d) It is the symbol of solidarity, power and
HA 39 (SENTENCE REORDERING)
sovereignity of the national parliament.
(1) (a) The earth's crust heats up faster than
(3) (a) Guman Chand Patwa was a wealthy was known.
trader of Jaisalmer.
(b) Researchers used laser-based techniques
(b) In 1805, he decided to build a grand to determine how long rocks take to
Haveli, the best Jaisalmer had ever seen. conduct heat.
(c) It is said that it took 50 years and many (c) With increasing temperatures the
craftsmen to build the five-storied Haveli. conductivity decreased. Or
(d) In spite of the warm weather outside, the The conductivity decreased with
inside of the building remains cool. increasing temperatures.
(4) (a) A barometer is a widely used weather (d) In other words, the rocks heated up fast
instrument that measures atmospheric and stayed hot longer.
pressure (also known as barometric
(2) (a) A delta is formed where a river meets a
pressure)
standing body in water.
(b) By carefully watching the pressure on a
(b) Deltas around the world are either
barometer we can forecast local weather.
eroding or have stopped progressing.

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 (c) Climate change, sea level rise and flood (b) His father Alexey lvanovich Gagarin was
management measures take the blame. a carpenter and bricklayer.
(d) There is talk about diverting more water (c) His mother, Anna Timofeyevna Gagarina
and sediments into the bay to save the was a milkmaid.
ones drowning.
CA 99 (DIALOGUE COMPLETION)
(3) (a) Urban noise pollution is playing havoc
TYPE – I
among birds.
(1) (a) (ii) How can I help you
(b) They seem to have to sing at different
frequencies to overcome traffic noises. (b) (iv) Could you please show me some

(c) Just like humans, birds of the same (c) (iii) How much discount do you offer
species living in different areas also speak (d) (i) send the books
different dialects of their language. (2) (a) (iv) You need to submit an
(d) Some of those dialects might be (b) (ii) brought your ID card
disappearing completely.
(c) (i) is essential to register
(4) (a) Everyone has the need to pray.
(d) (i) to bring two latest photographs
(b) Prayer is a petition to a higher power.
TYPE – II
(c) It teaches one to see one's problem in a
(3) (a) I have prepared; I am feeling very nervous
much wider perspective.
(b) I forget everything
(d) Most of all, prayer brings about change
in oneself even without God's intervention. (c) let you do it

(5) (a) Polio strikes irrespective of religion, (d) not my friend

caste or creed.
(b) The deadly virus can attack your child as
well.
(c) The Government is making all-out efforts
to eradicate polio from the country.
(6) (a) The King cobra is the world's longest
venomous snake, reaching lengths of 4 to
5.5 metres.
(b) When the snake is provoked, it lifts one-
third of its body straight off the ground.
(c) It spreads its hood and emits a deep,
raspy hiss that is more like a growl.
(d) It can launch itself and strike while
holding this 'standing' pose.
(7) (a) Yuri Gagarin was born on March 9, 1934
in a village named Klushino in Russia.
(4) (a) need to save money
(b) we need to buy a house
(c) How much do we need to save
PA 33 (DIALOGUE COMPLETION)
TYPE – I
(1) (a) (ii) Why were you late
(b) (i) did you manage to reach here
(c) (iv) the Boss hasn't arrived yet
(d) (ii) no one knows I was late
(2) (a) (iv) what should we do
(b) (iii) I'm going to make pasta
(c) (i) did you forget that Mona doesn't eat
(d) (ii) I'll make a phone call
(3) (a) (ii) It's a pleasant surprise to see you
after a long time

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 (b) (iii) Where do you live now (b) (iv) to have discovered the island
(c) (ii) What are you doing there (c) (iii) the first to land
(d) (iii) Which university have you joined (d) (i) earn their living by hunting

TYPE – II (2) (a) (iv) the Coconut Palm is known as

(4) (a) I'm busy on Saturday (b) (ii) contains no cholesterol

(b) I'm going to watch an IPL match on Sunday (c) (i) sustaining serious injuries

(c) a recorded telecast of a (d) (iii) easily metabolised and digested

(d) You already know the TYPE – II

(5) (a) balls are bowled (3) (a) generous and charitable
(b) You're wrong (b) giving him food
(c) can you be so sure (c) and nurse him

HA 40 (DIALOGUE COMPLETION) (d) became popular in all

(4) (a) been successfully operated
TYPE – I
(b) greeted me with a
(1) (a) (iv) Have you watched the film 'The
Titanic' (c) she would be discharged

(b) (i) What do you think of it (d) thanked me for the

(c) (iii) my sister didn't like it PA 34 (PARAGRAPH COMPLETION)

(d) (ii) Did you know it is based (A)
(2) (a) (i) Aabha is not letting me watch (1) (a) (i) that has a rounded head,
(b) (iv) when will I get to; don't you buy (b) (iii) are heavily feathered
(c) (ii) who is my favourite (c) (iv) nest almost exclusively on

(d) (iii) I will give it to you (d) (ii) are used occasionally

(3) (a) (iii) Should I call (2) (a) (iv) useful in many ways

(b) (iv) Would you like to have some coffee (b) (ii) widening our knowledge

(c) (iii) How much sugar would you like (c) (i) will be much improved

(d) (ii) How will we manage lunch (d) (iii) developing the students' thinking
power
(4) (a) (iii) You must be joking
(B)
(b) (ii) What did they look like
(a) (ii) film magazines are more widely read
(c) (iv) They had only one eye
(b) (i) newspapers which are read by as many as
(d) (iii) I could have seen them
(c) (iii)even though their share is
CA 100 (PARAGRAPH COMPLETION)
(d) (iii)The least popular
TYPE – I
TYPE – II
(1) (a) (ii) As Greenland is close to North America (a) derived from Latin word

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 (b) means soul and breathes life 4. 40 NEW CASES OF DENGUE REPORTED
(c) has become popular PA 35 (NEWS HEADLINES)
(d) lifting and enlivining
TYPE – I
HA 41 (PARAGRAPH COMPLETION) SET – I 1. polio cases have been detected
(1) (a) (i) it is difficult to study effectively 2. have been rescued from militants
(b) (ii) make notes on the essential 3. two Indian-American women were
(c) (iv) translate the author's ideas into your honoured
own words 4. have been made
(d) (ii) sorting out and grouping notes SET – II 1. have been made to contractors
(2) (a) (ii) Unless we respect time 2. should be provided cheap ration
(b) (iv) just as we need 3. is facing a threat
(c) (iii) kill time SET – III 1. were killed in a fire
(d) (iv) shortening our own 2. has been ordered to reveal details

CA 101 (NEWS HEADLINES) 3. has been worsened; have been claimed

SET – IV 1. have become costlier
TYPE – I
2. has been brought under control
SET – I 1. fake documents was busted
3. has made wearing of helmet
2. illicit liquor have been recovered
4. has sought Central
3. 5 lakh jobs will be created
SET – V 1. Two persons have been booked
4. would take over charge
2. has banned strikes
SET – II 1. killing five persons
3. arresting two people
2. addition of a
TYPE – II
3. inaugurated an extension counter
1. SHOPKEEPER ROBBED OF RS 2 LAKH,
4. have been stolen
GOLD CHAIN Or
SET – III 1. issuing a notification
2 YOUNG MEN ROB SHOPKEEPER OF
2. was on a hunger strike; fainted
RS. 2 LAKH AND GOLD CHAIN
3. unveiled a new logo
2. PROPERTY WORTH LAKHS DESTROYED
4. has picked up a 35% stake
ON DIWALI
TYPE – II
3. BLACK BOX OF CRASHED CUBAN
1. POLICE BUST GANG OF ROBBERS PLANE RECOVERED
2. FRESH COMPENSATION FOR BHOPAL
VICTIMS SOON

3. AIR INDIA FLIGHT DIVERTED FOR ILL

PASSENGER Or

AIR INDIA DIVERTS FLIGHT FOR ILL

PASSENGER

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 (B) VOCABULARY CA 104 (Vocabulary – Idioms and Phrases)

CA 102 (Vocabulary – Synonyms) (A) 1. (d) view something with doubt

(A) 1. (d) accepted 17. (d) blocks 2. (b) take decisions fast
2. (a) blessing 18. (c) countless 3. (c) put a plan into action
3. (b) angry 19. (a) honesty 4. (d) suspected something to be wrong or
4. (c) sensitive 20. (b) overjoyed mysterious
5. (d) harmful 21. (d) fatal 5. (c) a false or imaginary story
6. (c) cheat 22. (b) large
6. (b) oppose and remove forcefully
7. (a) climb 23. (d) first
7. (a) is expensive
8. (a) trip 24. (c) thorough
8. (d) in a secret manner
9. (a) destructive 25. (c) key
9. (b) a cause of envy and quarrel
10. (d) criticise 26. (a) think about
11. (b) expert 27. (d) rash 10. (c) awkward and uncomfortable

12. (b) skilful 28. (c) enjoyed 11. (b) something unlucky that turns out to be
13. (c) kind 29. (b) silly good

14. (c) excessive 30. (a) inflexible 12. (d) to come to the point
15. (d) chance 31. (d) respected 13. (b) get involved in something popular
16. (c) develop 14. (c) something that makes a situation
CA 103 (Vocabulary – Antonyms) unbearable
(A) 1. upset 9. clean 15. (c) be ignorant about something
2. innocent 10. reject 16. (b) lost the chance
3. lenient 11. smile 17. (b) without sentiments or feelings
4. quiet 12. rejoice
18. (b) a compulsive desire to travel
5. defend 13. lend
19. (c) to enjoy two fold benefits
6. cowardice 14. frequent
20. (c) achieve two results with a single effort
7. dangerous 15. hurt
8. punishment 16. sink 21. (d) to make an unfair situation even worse

(B) 1. (a) praising 11. (a) sadness 22. (d) do exactly what one is expected to do
2. (b) reveal 12. (c) completed 23. (d) are brave
3. (b) little 13. (c) lacks 24. (a) something one doesn't like or prefer
4. (a) planned 14. (c) shrink 25. (b) to be in a difficult situation
5. (a) comfort 15. (d) laziness
26. (c) started talking
6. (b) indifference 16. (b) vice
27. (b) exercise his influence
7. (b) gentle 17. (b) lessen
28. (d) sudden shock
8. (d) keen 18. (c) oppose
29. (a) interfere in
9. (c) liability 19. (a) permits
10. (d) arrogance 30. (a) pretending to be sincere & sympathetic

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(B) 1. (c) petal : flower
1. guest 11. hangar 21. knot 2. (d) bus : stand
2. aisle 12. raise 22. stationary 3. (a) blue : blew
3. Maize 13. currents 23. dual 4. (c) gaze : rays
4. serial 14. flour 24. martial 5. (d) axe : chop
5. brakes 15. alms 25. wave 6. (a) red : danger
6. plane 16. sight 26. fair 7. (a) score : tdpsf
7. prey 17. cheque 27. hour 8. (d) iron : steel
8. waist 18. feat 28. witch 9. (a) humans : lungs
9. allowed 19. sun 29. idle 10. (c) chilly : hot
10. knead 20. coarse 11. (a) films : entertainment
CA 106 (Vocabulary – Analogies) 12. (a) oceans : deep
(A) 1. (a) gloomy 13. (c) gallon : liquid
2. (b) flower 14. (d) cold : heat
3. (c) musician 15. (c) apple : fruit
4. (b) elastic 16. (a) cap : head
5. (d) arrogant 17. (b) wolves : pack
6. (c) scissors
18. (d) nurse : hospital
7. (d) terrified
19. (c) pliers : tool
8. (d) fish
20. (b) panda : bamboo
9. (c) laws
21. (c) father : parent
10. (a) dining
22. (a) admit : admission
11. (b) height
23. (d) light : photosynthesis
12. (a) plump
13. (a) fear CA 107 (Vocabulary – One Word Substitution)

14. (c) frame 1. (b) illiterate

15. (a) perimeter 2. (d) philatelist

16. (c) dance 3. (c) catalogue
17. (b) body 4. (b) fiction
18. (d) blacksmith 5. (d) gastric
19. (b) fake 6. (d) ambassador
20. (b) tear 7. (b) annual
21. (b) burrow
8. (a) mascot
22. (d) cat
9. (d) surgeon
23. (c) disciple
10. (a) anonymous
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 11. (c) colleague 28. (a) denied
12. (b) glossary 29. (b) compliment
13. (c) atheist 30. (d) symptoms

14. (b) pantry 31. (d) approaching

15. (a) polyglot 32. (c) pronunciation

16. (d) centenarian 33. (a) acquitted

34. (d) handkerchief
CA 108 (Vocabulary – Spelling)
35. (a) irritated
(A) 1. (a) auctioneer
36. (c) theatre
2. (b) hygiene
37. (a) mustache
3. (b) skiing
38. (d) bouquet
4. (d) ceiling
39. (c) remuneration
5. (c) itinerary
40. (b) dilemma
6. (a) tariff
41. (c) exaggeration
7. (c) accommodation
42. (d) lieutenant
8. (c) grievances
(B) 1. (b) concientious
9. (d) harassment
2. (c) publicaly
10. (b) acquaintance 3. (d) posession
11. (d) hindrance 4. (b) physicle
12. (c) embarrassment 5. (a) fasinate
13. (d) guarantee 6. (a) commentory
14. (d) inaccessible 7. (c) comicle
15. (c) genuine 8. (d) genious
16. (d) accompanying 9. (d) liesure
17. (b) generosity 10. (d) decieve
18. (d) privilege
19. (b) irreparable
20. (b) vacuum
21. (c) accidentally
22. (b) fluorescent
23. (b) catalogue
24. (d) accumulated
25. (b) apartment
26. (b) appealed
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 MODULE EIGHT (ASSESSMENT PAPERS)
ASSESSMENT PAPER – 1
1. (I) (a) (iii) people can get to live in freedom
(b) (ii) anyone can seek knowledge without
any restrictions
(c) (iv) social divisions of religion, caste,
language, status etc.
(d) (iv) continuous efforts
(e) (ii) logic
(f) (iii) outdated customs and practices
(g) (i) always speak the truth
(h) (iv) a declaration
(II) Yes, I think the message of the poem is much
more relevant today that it was perhaps at
the poet's times. Today, more than ever
before, we are beset with bigotry and religious
intolerance. There is an atmosphere of fear,
and rationality and reason have taken a
back seat. And true freedom may still be
elusive.
2. (I) (a) (iii) Many women have now started
working and earning outside their
homes.
(b) (ii) why women have to work as well as
look after home and family
(c) (iv) they have to look after their families
(d) (i) A reserve of skilled workforce
becomes available
(e) (iii) women begin to feel bored and tired
of routine work
(f) (iv) The author seems to be in favour of
women working outside their homes
to earn money.
(II) (a) False (b) True (c) True (d) False
(III) (i) Rising cost of living
(ii) Routine and monotonous domestic work
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(iii) A chance to be in touch with outside
events and interests
(iv) Taking advantage of her qualifications
and training
(IV) profound
(V) I strongly oppose the notion that women are
meant only for household chores and
looking after their families. As equal to
men, women also have the right to work,
make a living and follow the pursuits dear
to them. Even the choices of marriage and
motherhood are their rights. Not allowing
them to work would result in the loss of a
huge pool of skilled workers and professionals.
The economy of the nation where more
women work is always stronger than that of
other nations.
3. XYZ SCHOOL, PUNE
NOTICE
20th November 20xx
PLEDGE TAKING CEREMONY
An Aaj Tak Channel team is arriving in our
school on 26th November 20xx to make
students take a pledge to fight terrorism and
to work for national integration. All the
students are requested to assemble in the
school auditorium at 10 a.m. for the pledge
taking ceremony.
Bharat Kumar
BHARAT KUMAR
(Head boy)
4. (Day and Date) (Time)
Dear Diary
Train journey never ceases to excite me. This
winter vacation my parents, younger sister
and I travelled from New Delhi to Satna,
Madhya Pradesh to visit my uncle, my mom's
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 brother. For a change, my father chose to
travel by the non-air-conditioned first class
compartment so that we could explore the
beauty of the landscapes of the winter season.
My sister and I were really excited. We
thoroughly enjoyed the sights of open fields,
ponds, lakes and hills through the window.
The shops at the railway stations provided a
glimpse into the culture of the cities we
crossed. The snacks we gorged on the way
were simply yum. What a wonderful
experience it was!
(Name)
5. G-14/8 Malviya Nagar
New Delhi
20th August 20xx
Mr. A. K. Chauhan
Satyawali School
New Delhi
Sir
Subject : Request for reconsidering selection
in Inter-School Swimming Competition
I am an ardent swimmer taking my coaching
at the Gymkhana Swimming pool. I have
been participating in various inter-school
and intra-school competitions on previous
occasions. You also have known me as an
enthusiastic swimmer and provided me
opportunities to exhibit my talent.
I know my performance in the selection trials
for the Inter-School Swimming Competition
last week was not up to the mark. I could not
perform to the best of my potential because of
ill-health. I have had a bout of typhoid and
recuperating these days. However, since the
competition is next month, I assure you that I
shall be fighting fit by then and shall not
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disappoint you.
May I request you to reconsider your decision
and give me one more chance to showcase my
talent. I will try my best to come up to your
expectations. I hope you will oblige me with a
positive response.
Yours sincerely
Aman
6. Good Morning Everybody.
Today I am going to express my views on a
very sensitive and burning topic "Female
Foeticide : A Modern Day Curse."
In a land of goddess worshippers, it is nothing
short of a miracle to be born a girl and to
survive. Women and girls in India continue to
be a cursed lot. If in the past they had to bear
the brunt of such evils as sati, stigma of
widowhood & the curse of dowry, their modern
day curses are rape, assault, exploitation at
home and work and female foeticide.
Of all these, female foeticide is the most
heinous and inhuman crime against women.
Female foeticide means killing a female child
before her birth just because she is a girl.
Earlier girls were killed or abandoned soon
after birth, but now-a-days they are not even
allowed to be born. This has greatly disturbed
the child sex ratio. There are on an average
only 927 girls for every 1000 boys.
Who is responsible for this imbalance?
Everyone – parents, doctors and government
officials. How can parents, especially
mothers, be so cruel as to kill their own
daughters before birth. And the doctors, have
they no scruples left? Is money all that they
care for? And the law enforcing agencies? Is
their conscience never shaken or they have
none at all?
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 This evil of female foeticide must stop. Our (f) is........are
daughters have a right to live and they must 11. (a) hotter by the
be allowed to live. If given a chance they can (b) phenomenon is called
rule the world. I think there is a dire need of
(c) During the last
changing the mindset which considers girls a
(d) has been gradually
burden. Secondly, if we strictly control crime
(e) know why our
against women, this evil of female foeticide
will automatically be controlled. (f) reasons for that

Girls must be treated on a par with boys. 12. (a) (iii) is extracted
They must be given all the opportunities and (b) (iii) for
means to be born and to bloom. They need (c) (iv) can
love, care, nutrition, education, employment (d) (iv) The shopkeeper asked me if I knew
as much as boys do. They too, have an equal that India was the second largest
right to a dignified life. It is our moral producer of soyabean oil in Asia.
responsibility to ensure it for all of them. (e) (ii) have been found
Thank you!
ASSESSMENT PAPER – 2
7. (a) (ii) my
1. (I) (a) Last December, the police received
(b) (iv) worries
a call from the criminal himself.
(c) (iii) from
(b) The detective suggested they meet
(d) (ii) had heard the next day at a nearby coffee shop.
(e) (iii) would (c) Frank Coumou felt amazed at how
(f) (i) relief stupid the criminals can be at times.

8. (a) (ii) depend on others (II) (a) Take money from the safe

(b) (iii) strengthening one's mind power (b) Botiz forgets phone and calls up

(c) (i) prosperous in life (c) Botiz tells her he will wear football
jersey
9. (a) India has a glorious tradition of education.
(d) Police arrest him and his accomplice
(b) India's ancient universities were considered
great reservoirs of knowledge. (III)(i) After realising that he had dropped
his cellphone, Jerome was foolish
(c) The present educational system is a legacy
enough to call at his number and
from the British.
say that he was Jerome and wanted
10. (a) a........the his phone back.
(b) then........than (ii) On the detective's suggestion of
(c) better........good meeting the next day, Jerome said
(d) should........can that he would be wearing a football

(e) continuing........continuous jersey for easy recognition, which was

sheer stupidity on his part.

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 (IV) (a) (i) narrative style
(b) (iii) Botiz's cell-phone
(c) (iii) Haste makes a waste.
(d) (iii) He tried to flee.
(V) Yes, Botiz's plan to make some quick
money failed not only because of his
stupidity but also because of his ill-luck.
While escaping from the store, he ran
into a woman looking for a parking lot
and dropped his cell phone before he got
away in his car. His run with ill-luck
continued when he tried to call his own
phone number asking it back. Actually,
the phone had been picked by the lady
looking for the parking lot and handed
over to police.
2. (I) (i) Initially, it used to be drink of the
Spanish nobility.
3. (Day & Date) (Time)
PHEW! A NARROW ESCAPE
I'm lucky enough to write this entry. But for
the timely help of Bittu Sehgal, I would have
become a tiger's delicious lunch.
It happened yesterday at the Ranthambore
Tiger Reserve where I had gone for a 'Save the
Tiger Camp' organised by Bittu Sehgal's
group 'Pugs and Plumes'. I and a couple of
other boys were pegging our tent when I
heard – I'm sure I was the first one to hear it –
a cry of a barking deer, a commotion by birds
followed by the frightful growl of a tiger.
As soon as we looked back, we saw a tiger over
a rock, metres away from it. All three of us
froze with fear and before we could realize the
danger and react, the beast charged at us.
Fortunately, Bittu Sehgal was watching the

(ii) Heavy tax duties made it a very incident through his binoculars. Unlike us he

expensive drink in England until kept his cool, threw his binoculars aside and

the nineteenth century. picking up his gun, fired a shot in the air. The
report of the rifle must have scared the tiger
(II) Column A Column B for he – or was it a she – immediately pulled
YEAR EVENT (write only the numbers)
back and disappeared into the thickets.
1502 4
That was a close shave for me and my fellow
1519 9 campers. Thank you Bittu! Thank you God!
1528 6 Now my slogan is "Spared by the Tiger" in
1606 3 place of "Spare the Tiger".

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1657 1 The Principal

Sacred Heart Convent School
1700 e.g. 7
(approx.) Ludhiana
1847 2 Rev. Sister
1875 5 Subject: Request for Permission to Participate
in Nehru Memorial Declamation Contest
(III) (c) Aztecs → Spain → Itay → France → England
My name is Aabhanil and I am a student of

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 VIII-A. I am a good public speaker and have (b) (iii) She keeps herself fit with exercise
won many prizes in declamation contests, (c) (iv) will have a healthy
debates and extempore speech contests. 7. (a) (iii) Could
I have been looking forward to participating (b) (i) am going
in Nehru Memorial Declamation Contest (c) (ii) won't
organised on 14th November 20xx every year (d) (iv) anything
by Nehru Sidhant Kendra, Ludhiana. I have (e) (iii) with
learnt that the school is not going to field its (f) (ii) as soon as
team in the competition in view of the Annual
8. (a) that was the seventh serving he had had
Function. This competition is a prestigious that night
one and I do not want to miss the opportunity.
(b) their hostess would think he was a pig
May I, therefore, request you to permit me to (c) he had told her it was
participate in the competition. My father will 9. (a) After twenty years passenger aircraft will
write the speech for me and train me. travel at six times the speed of sound.
Looking forward to your kind permission. (b) It will be possible to cross the Atlantic in
Yours sincerely less than an hour.
Aabhanil (c) Planes will fly at a height of 30 kms.
(VIII-A) 10. (a) (iv) could
5. THE HUMPTY DUMPTY (b) (ii) have submitted
(by Sugandha Sikri) (c) (ii) driven
Meet the ball of fun, my friend, the hilarious
(d) (iii) Jack exclaimed with regret that he
Sheeba Gandhi. Sheeba appears to be
had forgotten his password.
confused all the time and keeps doing foolish
(e) (iii) This has been kept a secret by us all
things that make her the butt of jokes. She
these years.
repeats every announcement made by the
teacher. Her pencil-box topples over ASSESSMENT PAPER – 3
whenever she gets up. “Sorry” and “Thank 1. (I) (a) (iii) had more of physical strength than
You” are part of every sentence that she mental competence
utters. Sometimes I feel that her antics are
(b) (ii) was willing to let Bheem do the
pretence. But she is extremely good at studies
kitchen work
and her attractive face makes up for the fat
(c) (i) TV serial Mahabharta began to be
body that almost rolls when she walks. I love
telecast
her because she has an enthusiastic approach
(d) (ii) poor memory
to life. She laughs along the students who
make fun of her. Nothing seems to bother this (e) (iv) The way he made coffee
humpty dumpty. (f) (iii) lies and excuses
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 secret or in reserve for use when
needed
(h) (iv) "The curry got spoilt because there
was no stirrer."
(i) (ii) lacking
(j) (ii) humour
(II) vengeance
(III) Two Examples of Exaggeration:
(i) Within a month, the author's utensils
had got bent and dented at every
conceivable spot.
(ii) He rolled the chapatis as if he was
fighting a battle with the roller pin.
(iii) He chopped the vegetables with a
vengeance exhibited by the villains in
Bollywood movies.
(iv) He stirred the curries as if he was
engaged in a sword fight. (Any two)
(IV) Yes, I would happily employ someone like
Bheem who is full of life and fun. I
understand he is a little clumsy with his
work, but food does get spoilt sometimes,
and utensils do get broken or are lost. It is
quite possible for someone to be forgetful.
The important thing is that someone like
Bheem can be still very useful as a domestic
help. Or
No, I do not think my family or I would
employ someone like Bheem who is clumsy
with his work, suffers from forgetfulness
and regularly makes a mess of cooking. He
is full of excuses and given to lying. True, he
is jovial and funny but we need a domestic
help who can take away at least some
burden off our shoulders.
2. (I) (a) (iii) examples of morally inappropriate
behaviour
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(b) (iii) resistance to temptation
(c) (iv) criticized
(d) (ii) "Never tolerate injustice or wrong
done to anyone."
(e) (i) Love
(II) (a) True (b) False (c) True (d) False
(e) True (f) True
(III) No, that is not the way my parents are
raising me. I will never do anything wrong
or inappropriate even if I know no one is
watching me. Doing something evil, wrong
or inappropriate will be against the very
ethics, moral values and principles that my
family upholds. I know I will have to face
trials, challenges and difficulties, but come
what may I will hold on to the values of my
family.
3. MINOR DRIVERS : A THREAT
(by Dinesh Kartik)
Speed seems to be the latest thrill for the
youngsters. The market is flooded with a
choice of fast bikes, scooters and cars and due
to lack of restrictions by the parents, many
minors take to driving, putting all norms and
laws to the wind.
These youngsters are both a threat to others
as well as to themselves. Since they are not
legally adult and lack experience, any wrong
move on their part can cost them dear.
Consequently roads are becoming death
traps. In many cities, driving by school going
children is banned, but this rule needs to be
strictly implemented.
Driving by minors is a punishable offence
under the Motor Vehicle Act 1989 and can
result in imprisonment or fine or both. But
even then many youngsters acquire fake driving
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 licences and get away with warning from the
traffic cops, when caught.
Parents too need to adopt stringent measures.
Today, youngsters need to be independent as
parents really don't have enough time to ferry
them from one place to another. But they
need to realize that they are running a great
risk by allowing their minor children to drive.
Government on its part should make the
public transport more reliable so that the
general public can use it and the young
generation is saved from the avoidable dangers.
4. 159 A.B. Avenue
Kolkata – 29
9th February 20xx
Dear Sandhya
When Aunt Rekha told me about your
accident and that you won't be able to take
your final examination, I was shocked. She
also told me it is not very serious, which is
very fortunate indeed. Well, how did it
happen? How long will it take to heal?
As regards the examination, don't worry
about missing it. Who wouldn't like to miss it?
The only thing is that you've got a rather
costly excuse to do so. That's all. Ha! Ha! Ha!
I'm sure you'll get a promotion based on your
performance so far. So instead of worrying
about the examination, take good care of your
leg. Don't exert yourself and don't fiddle with
the plaster. I'm sure the doctor must have
prescribed a calcium rich diet. Once the
plaster is removed you'll have to take some
physiotherapy to make your leg function like
before. So, heed your doctor's advice and get
well really fast.
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I'll see if I can drop in for a day or two with
mom and dad to enquire after your health in
person. Meanwhile, wish you a speedy recovery.
Take care.
Yours
Kirti
5. FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT
Veni was a little girl who earned her living by
washing dishes in the homes of well-off
people. Her parents were poor, illiterate and
hence ignorant. They did not realise the
importance to educate their eight year old
daughter. She was driven into the darkness
of poverty as a domestic help. She was too
young to think for herself or to make any
efforts to change her plight.
One day, Lata Ben, a local social worker
happened to visit the homes of one of the
employers of Veni. She was touched by the
innocent girl when she told her politely,
“Madam, please have tea and biscuits. Bibiji
will be here in a little while.” Lata Ben
decided to help Veni. She told her employer,
“Reeta, child labour is illegal. You must
relieve this girl at once.”
Veni was taken away by Lata Ben and
admitted to a government school that
provided free education to all children till the
age of fourteen. Veni was a bright student.
Encouraged by Lata Ben, her teachers, and
also her parents, she worked very hard and
completed her education with flying colours.
On growing up she became a District Child
Development Officer who worked tirelessly
for the welfare of orphans, street-children,
and child-workers. Thus education dispelled
the darkness of her life and enabled her to
lighten up the lives of others as well.
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 6. (a) (ii) most important (e) use of clothes
(b) (iv) many (f) custom vary widely from society to
(c) (ii) However society

(d) (iv) generating (II) (a) fur provided warmth and protection

(e) (iii) especially (b) felt the need to warm themselves

(f) (i) would (c) used animal skins as clothes

(g) (iii) very few (d) wore clothes for protection against
weather and enemies
(h) (iv) do
2. (I) (a) (i) Mango leaves, fruits and trees
7. (a) (ii) Did you feel shivering
were depicted in Ajanta and
(b) (iv) I couldn't sleep well
Ellora sculptures and paintings.
(c) (i) I haven't taken any breakfast (ii) Mango has been extensively
(d) (iii) From where shall I get my blood tested extolled in Sanskrit literature.
8. (a) Once upon a time hill slopes were covered (b) used to pride themselves on the
with large forests possession of exclusive and large
(b) As the population grew trees were cut mango gardens
down for fuel or timber (c) (i) He planted a mango orchard of 1
(c) We should plant a large number of trees lakh trees in Darbhanga, Bihar
all over the country (ii) Many distinct varieties promoted
(d) Only then can the earth be saved for as crops
future generations (d) the Portuguese actively opened the
9. (a) then.........as (e) finer.........fine sea routes towards India at the
beginning of 16th century
(b) mine.........my (f) From.........After
(II) (a) Tannis and other astringent products
(c) became......become (g) may.........will
(b) Katcha fruit
(d) feels.........felt (h) each.........all
(c) unsurpassed dessert in various garbs
10. (a) socks and tight (e) This can lead
(d) preserved as jams, jellies, squashes,
(b) worn during the (f) such an extent
syrups and murabbas
(c) feet from receiving (g) that it becomes
(III) (a) (iv) beta carotene
(d) space to move (h) tear if the
(b) (iv) mango wood
ASSESSMENT PAPER – 4 (c) (iii) carminative
1. (I) (a) ornamentation (IV) extolled
(b) the discovery of fire (V) garbs
(c) Homo erectus… use it for cooking 3. ENGLISH PUBLIC SCHOOL, MADHURAI
(d) wearing clothes/modesty is not an NOTICE
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 CLEANLINESS WEEK
Attention all Class Monitors! Please make
sure that your classes are spic and span. The
Principal is going to make a surprise checking.
Your class can win surprise cleanliness award
if found the cleanest.
Kavita
KAVITA
4. (Day and Date) (Time)
Dear Diary
I am feeling great because I have just
returned from NASA, USA, where I stayed
for two weeks as part of an educational tour.
This was a mesmerizing experience. We were
a group of twelve boys and girls from different
schools in India who had been selected
through a competition.
Our itinerary was full of exciting activities.
On the first day we were taken on a guided
tour of NASA where the technical excellence
of the organization was explained to us. The
magnitude of this place was captivating. The
second day onwards we were divided in three
groups and taken inside the space-craft, the
anti-gravity chambers and zones used
exclusively for training of astronauts. What a
hypnotic experience it was! I consider myself
fortunate for having got this opportunity of a
lifetime to be under the guidance of the best
brains of the world.
Our stay had been arranged with the family
of scientists who work at the space centre. If
the daytime was engrossing inside the NASA
the evenings were equally fun filled. We were
pampered with good food and bonfire games.
Believe it or not, we did not miss home even
for a minute.
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I wish more students avail this opportunity
and visit NASA.
Rohit
5. (Address)
(Date)
The Editor
Anand Bazaar Patrika
Kolkata
Sir
Subject : Hazards of Fast Food
Fast food of any description and origin is fast
forward to cancer, ulcers and even death. But
there is such a craze for it amongst children
that they don't seem to care. Adults, too are
often in the mood of fast food.
It is ironical that people want to be healthy
but they don't eat healthy food. They go on
gorging French fries, burgers, tikkis,
sandwiches, pizzas, noodles and carbonated
drinks caring two hoots for monosodium
glutamate, high quantities of salt and sugar,
carcinogenic colours and burnt oil too much
and too many times. The ingredients,
especially spices and flavouring agents and
water used in making fast food are of
questionable quality.
Fast food usually contains a great deal of fat,
particularly saturated fat. It can lead to
obesity, especially among children and all
sorts of health problems such as heart disease.
Fast food often also contains a great deal of
salt which can cause high blood pressure.
The only solution to the problem is saying no
to fast or junk food and switching over to
healthy food with lots of greens, fibre, cereals,
lentils, salads and fats in moderate quantity.
A healthy life style is equally important,
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 too. Let's launch a 'Back to Healthy Food So dear friends, come forward and actively
Movement'. take part in these activities so that you can
Thanking you. polish your talents in your formative years.
Yours truly Thank you!
Malishka Gosh 7. (a) (ii) that (e) (ii) of
6. Good morning friends. I am here before you to (b) (iv) have become (f) (iv) need
express my views on the importance of extra- (c) (i) most (g) (i) their
curricular activities in life. (d) (ii) the (h) (ii) others
Gone are the days dear friends, when only 8. (a) (iii) origin in India in 200 B.C
academic excellence was appreciated and (b) (iv) teaching the king's son
recognised. Today, people are honoured for
(c) (ii) teaches a moral guiding children
their excellence in sports, art and craft,
(d) (iii) stories are famous
singing and dancing skills. You all know that
9. (a) the required book is selected
Sachin Tendulkar, Sehwag, Shah Rukh
Khan, could not make their mark in studies. (b) is given along with
It is their participation in the extra- (c) date of return is mentioned by the
curricular activities at the school level which (d) the book is shown to the checker
stood them in good stead. 10. (a) career out of
All schools today promote all-round (b) Very few might
development and holistic growth of the
(c) began as Superintendent
personality. It is with this objective that
(d) Bazars under Sultan
schools provide a platform to the students to
(e) he became the
showcase their talent in literature, art,
(f) he was promoted
cultural and sports competitions. These
competitions are organised at the inter-school (g) minister and later

level through inter-house competitions and (h) proclaimed himself King

also at the inter-school level. Even CBSE 11. (a) why they couldn't go for a holiday that
promotes such activities by organising (b) that her mother had to go for some
Cluster Games and Cultural Fests. As an training
avid sports person I really look forward to (c) if she was going to train them
these competitions as they give me an
(d) that they were already well trained
opportunity to exhibit my talent and also to
learn from the experience of others.
I personally feel that it is very important for
students to participate in these extra-
curricular activities as they help in laying the
foundation for a strong and successful future.

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