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ENGLISH GUIDE & WORK BOOK
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(The Ultimate Guidance for Success)
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Based on the New Syllabus - 2021-22
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Authors
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FOREWORD
FOREWORD
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Unit CONTENTS Page No.
Memoriter
Prose The Nose-Jewel 1
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1 Poem Special Hero* 15
Supplementary The Woman on Platform 8 19
Unit Test & Key Answer - 1 25
Prose Hobby Turns into A Successful Career 27
2 Poem My Hobby: Reading 42
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Supplementary Jim Corbett, A Hunter Turned Naturalist 46
Prose Sir Isaac Newton -The Ingenious Scientist 53
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3 Poem Making Life Worth While* 65
Supplementary The Three Questions 68
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Prose
Poem
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My Reminiscence
A Thing of Beauty*
Crossing the River
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Prose Being Safe 100
5 Poem Fire Work Night 113
Supplementary When Instinct Works 117
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Prose Friendship 125

6 Poem Lessons in Life* 138
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Supplementary Homeless Man and his Friends 141

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Prose Cyber Safety 148

7 Poem My Computer Needs A Break 158
Supplementary The Mystery of the Cyber Friend 162
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Play Jack and the Beanstalk 169
8 Unit Test & Key Answer - 8 172
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT & Key Answer - 1 174
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT & Key Answer - 2 179
GOVT. MQP - 2019 & Key Answer 184
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WORK BOOK
Sl.No. CONTENTS Page No.
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VOCABULARY
1. Synonyms 193
2. Antonyms 195
3. Homophones 197
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4. Abbreviations & Acronyms 198
5. Singular and Plural 201
6. Compounds Words 202
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7. Prefixes and Suffixes 204
8. Syllabification 205
9. Clipped Words 207
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Blended Words
Idioms
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12. Homonyms 214
13. Phrasal Verbs 217
14. Confusable Words 219
15. British and American Words 221
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16. Euphemistic Words 223

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17. Anagram 225

18. Eponyms 226
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MISCELLANEOUS
19. Punctuation 229
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20. Analogy 229

21. Decoding 230
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22. Nouns 230

23. Pronouns 232
24. Verbs 234
25. Degrees of Comparison 235
26. Prepositions 238
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Sl.No. CONTENTS Page No.
27. Modal Verbs 240
28. Conjunctions 242
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29. Sentence Patterns 244
30. Tenses 247
31. Conditional Sentences 249
32. Question Tags 252
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33. Simple, Compound, Complex 254
34. Error Finding 255
35. Odd one out 256
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36. Reported Speech 257
REWRITE AS DIRECTED
37. Degrees of Comparison 259
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Punctuation
Miscellaneous
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40. Simple, Compound, Complex 263
COMPOSITION
41. Reading Comprehension 266
42. Notice Writing 269
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43. Letter Writing 271

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44. E-Mail Writing

45. Developing Hints 275
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46. General Paragraphs 277

47. Character Sketches 280
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48. Merits and Demerits 281

Key Answers 283
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Memoriterl
Special Hero
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When I was a baby,
you would hold me in your arms.
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I felt the love and tenderness,
keeping me safe from harm.
I would look up into your eyes,
and all the love I would see.
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How did I get so lucky,
you were the dad chosen for me.
There is something special
about a father’s love.
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Seems it was sent to me
from someplace up above.
Our love is everlasting,
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I just wanted you to know.
That you’re my special hero
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and I wanted to tell you so.
- Christina M Kerschen
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Making Life Worth While

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Every soul that touches yours -

Be it the slightest contact -
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Get there from some good;

Some little grace; one kindly thought;
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One aspiration yet unfelt;

One bit of courage
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For the darkening sky;

One gleam of faith
To brave the thickening ills of life;
One glimpse of brighter skies -
To make this life worthwhile
And heaven a surer heritage.
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A Thing of Beauty
A thing of beauty is a joy forever
Memoriter Its loveliness increases, it will never
Pass into nothingness; but will keep
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A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health and quiet breathing
Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing
A flowery band to bind us to the earth,
Some shape of beauty moves away the pall
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From our dark spirits. Such the sun, the moon,
Trees old, and young, sprouting a shady boon
For simple sheep; and such are daffodils
With the green world they live in: and clear rills
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That for themselves a cooling covert make
‘Gainst the hot season; the mid forest brake,
Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk - rose blooms;
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An endless fountain of immortal drink,
Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink
- John Keats
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Lessons in Life
Having a friend is like planting a flower
Show love and kindness it one day will bloom
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Let’s be aware as we walk on this planet

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Even the tiniest creature needs room.

Lessons in life aren’t always so simple
Nothing you’re given will ever come free
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Even the smallest of gifts deserves “thank you”

I respect you and you respect
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I think of you and you think of me.

Remember everyone here is important
When you’re forgotten it makes you feel sad
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Know that you matter and you make a difference

Let no one shame you or make you feel bad.
Lessons in life aren’t always so simple
Nothing you are given will ever come free
I respect you and you respect
I think of you and you think of me.
- Bridgette Bryant & Daniel Ho
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PROSE
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The Nose-Jewel 1
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C. Rajagopalachari
WARM UP
What are the life lessons that you can learn form the birds? Match the birds
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with the characters given in the box and fill in the blanks.
Arise and awake, Beautiful, Unity, Focused, Melodious, Time conscious
Qualities of birds Life lessons I can learn from the birds
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Time conscious Be on time to school
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Arise and awake Get up early in the morning
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unity United we stand, divided we fall
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Be gentle and gracious while approaching

Beautiful
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Melodious Be happy and make others happy
SUMMARY
Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (1878-1972) informally called Rajaji, was an Indian
politician, independence activist, lawyer, writer, historian and statesman. He wrote
this short story ‘The Nose-Jewel’ to express that greediness would lead us to a life of
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Ramayya and his wife lived in a nice tiled house. He was not very rich but he took
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care of his family well. Two sparrows built a nest in a nice spot in the roof of Ramayya’s
house and the mother-bird laid her eggs in it. The male sparrow asked the she sparrow
why the lady of the house was always quarreling with her husband. The she sparrow
told him to mind his business and not to get involved in others’ problems.
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Somewhere in a heap lay a diamond nose-jewel. The male bird picked it up and
came to the nest with the shining stud in his beak. When he showed it to his wife she
said that she could not do anything with the stud and it would be better if he could find
some food. The bird dropped the diamond stud on the floor and went out in search
of little worms for the young ones. Ramayya’s wife was happy to find it when she was
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sweeping the floor. When Ramayya saw that he asked his wife how she had got the
stud. She said that it was on their floor. Ramayya told her that they should give to the
magistrate otherwise police would come to their house and it would disgrace them.
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Meenakshi Ammal’s house was nearby and there was a talk about the loss of the
stud. Her daughter kept it in the bathroom and forgot about it. The servant Kuppayi
must have swept it away. They suspected the servant lady. The police came to her
house and searched for it but they could not find anything. Ramayya’s heart was
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beating fast. His wife put the stud away in her box. Soon she developed severe fever
and was in bed.
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The he sparrow told his wife that it was a nice fun to see the lady in bed with
fever. She was in panic that the stud might be found out. The she bird said that he had
only brought the stud and the problem started from there. He said that he did not
ask the lady to keep the stud with her. It happened because of the greediness of the
human beings.
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GLOSSARY
self-centred (adj) - concerned with the self
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disdain (n) - feeling of contempt or scorn

muck-heap (n) - heap
grub (n) - food
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magistrate (n) - a judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce
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disgrace (n) - the state of being dishonored, or covered with shame
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ignorant (adj) - unaware

consoled (v) - comforted (someone) in the time of grief, disappointment
suspected (v) - believed to be a cause or at fault
flutter (v) - to flap or wave quickly but irregularly
confined (v) - restricted, kept in a limited space or area
panic (adj) - frightened
cruel (adj) - merciless or heartless
gravely (adv) - in a grave or serious manner
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spot - place ignorant - uninformed
concern - affect rage - anger
stud - jewel whispering - murmuring
dropped - let fall suspected - questionable
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in search of - to find out severe - great
delight - happiness scared - afraid
disgrace - dishonour panic - fear
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disdain × respect console × irritate
noticed × unnoticed whispering × shouting
dropped × picked up severe × mild
angrily × calmly confined × extended
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delight × sadness panic × calmness
careless × careful cruel × kind
ignorant × knowledgeable greedy × satisfied
Read and Understand

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Choose the correct synonyms for the italicized words.
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1. Nice fun indeed
a) infact b) doubtedly c) fine Ans: a
2. The poor woman is in a panic.
a) fear b) grid c) crash Ans: a
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3. The mother consoled her little girl.
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a) pretended b) comforted c) left Ans: b

4. You are always self-centred.
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a) egostic b) generous c) heroic Ans: a

5. What is the secret you are whispering?
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a) rumour b) murmur c) louder Ans: b
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Choose the best synonyms of the underlined word.

1. Two sparrows built a nest in a nice spot in the roof of Ramayya’s house.
a) spit b) split c) spun d) place
2. “You are always self – centred,” said the male sparrow.
a) selfish b) selfless c) interesting d) common
3. The female sparrow said with disdain, “Let me see what help you can do for him.
a) respect b) contempt c) shouting d) slowly
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4. Please do not talk about what does not concern us.
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a) extend b) concrete c) affect d) believe
5. Somewhere in the muck-heap lay a diamond nose-jewel.
a) heap b) muck c) cluster d) lonely
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6. The male bird picked it up and came to the nest with the shining stud in his beak.
a) stone b) floor c) water d) jewel
7. Find some grub; the young ones are hungry.
a) books b) food c) shop d) soap
8. The bird dropped the diamond stud on the floor.
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a) kept b) let fall c) let go d) let jump
9. The bird went out in search of little worms for the young ones.
a) in total b) to put up c) to find out d) to see it
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10. She picked it up with delight and wore it.
a) happiness b) sadness c) interest d) power
11. If tomorrow the police should come and search our house, it will be disgrace to
us?”
a) disdain
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b) disappear c) disturbed d) dishonour
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12. She is very careless and ignorant.”
a) informed b) uninformed c) disinterested d) knowledgeable
13. The mother, Meenakshi Ammal, consoled her little girl.
a) informed b) pulled c) comforted d) asked
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14. He would go into a rage if he knew that you had lost the diamond nose-stud.
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a) happiness b) calmness c) anger d) silence

15. “What is the secret you are whispering?” asked Ramanatham.
a) shouting b) murmuring c) requesting d) making
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16. The maid-servant Kuppayi was suspected by everyone to have stolen it.
a) ignored b) accepted c) informed d) questionable
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17. She soon developed a severe fever and was confined to her bed.
a) great b) mild c) painful d) painless
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a) extended b) opened c) pushed d) restricted
19. The lady of this house is scared and is down with fever.
a) happy b) sad c) afraid d) slow
a) pain b) fear c) sad d) interest
21. And a good thing too,” said the cruel male sparrow.
a) merciless b) kind c) merciful d) small
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22. The male bird answered gravely, “Did I tell her to steal the thing?
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a) simply b) slowly c) interestingly d) seriously
1. d 2. a 3. b 4. c 5. a 6. d 7. b 8. b 9. c 10. a 11. d
Answers
12. b 13. c 14. c 15. b 16. d 17. a 18. d 19. c 20. b 21. a 22. d
B) Find the antonym for the following words.
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1. Delight × sorrow
2. Disgrace × honour
3. Careless × careful
4. Secret × public
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5. Confine × free
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Choose the best antonym of the underlined word
1. The female sparrow said with disdain, “Let me see what help you can do for him.
a) cruelty b) respect c) contempt d) scorn
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a) innoticed
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Ramayya’s wife noticed the jewel as she was sweeping the floor.
b) disnoticed c) unnoticed
The bird dropped the diamond stud on the floor.
d) impossible
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a) picked b) let fall c) shouted d) flew
4. Ramayya questioned her angrily, “How did you get this diamond-stud?”
a) hopefully b) happily c) sadly d) calmly
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a) pleasure b) sadness c) happiness d) honour
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a) careful b) care home c) career d) happy
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a) uninformed b) sad c) knowledgeable d) slow
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8. The mother, Meenakshi Ammal, consoled her little girl.

a) irritated b) informed c) closed d) comfortable
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9. “What is the secret you are whispering?” asked Ramanatham.

a) murmuring b) shouting c) laughing d) crying
a) big b) great c) little d) mild
a) restricted b) located c) extended d) limited
a) calmness b) agitated c) fear d) humble
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13. And a good thing too,” said the cruel male sparrow.
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a) merciless b) kind c) humble d) disinterested
14. This is bound to happen when human are being greedy.
a) harsh b) slow c) interested d) satisfied
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1. b 2. c 3. a 4. d 5. b 6. a 7. c 8. a 9. b 10. d
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11. c 12. a 13. b 14. d
C) Fill in the blanks.
1. The sparrows built their nests in the roof.
2. The diamond jewel was lying in the muck-heap.
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3. The diamond jewel belonged to Meenakshi Ammal’s daughter.
4. Kuppayi was the servant maid of Meenakshi Ammal.
5. Ramayya and his wife lived with the fear of disgrace.
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D) Say the following statements are True or False.
1. Two sparrows built a nest on a tree top. False
2. Kuppayi swept out the diamond jewel. True
3. Ramayya gave the diamond jewel to the magistrate.
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4. Ramayya’s wife put the stud away in her box. True
5. The Police searched Rammaya’s home. False
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E) Answer the following questions
1. Where did the sparrows build the nest?
The sparrows built the nest in a nice spot in the roof.
2. Why did the bird drop the diamond stud?
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The she bird told him that she could not so anything with the stud. It asked him
to find food for them. So he dropped the diamond stud.
3. What were the words of Meenakshi Ammal to her daughter?
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Meenakshi Ammal told her daughter that they could search for the stud. She
asked her not to tell her father who might get angry if he came to know about it.
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4. Who was suspected of stealing the diamond nose stud?

Kuppayi, the servant lady was suspected of stealing the diamond nose stud.
5. What did Ramayya’s wife do with the stud?
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Ramayya’s wife hid the stud in her box.

6. What happened to Ramayya’s wife at the end?
Out of fear she became sick and she was in bed.
F) Answer the following in about 100 words.
1. Why did the sparrow throw the nose jewel into Ramayya’s house?
Two sparrows built a nest in a nice spot in the roof of Ramayya’s house
and the mother-bird laid her eggs in it. Somewhere in a heap lay a diamond nose-
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jewel. The male bird picked it up and came to the nest with the shining stud in
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his beak. When he showed it to his wife she said that she could not do anything
with the stud and it would be better if he could find some food. The bird dropped
the diamond stud on the floor and went out in search of little worms for the young
ones.
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2. Explain how Ramayya’s wife reacted when she saw the nose jewel.
Somewhere in a heap lay a diamond nose-jewel. The male bird picked it
up and came to the nest which was in the roof of Ramayya. When he showed it
to his wife she said that she could not do anything with the stud and it would be
better if he could find some food. The bird dropped the diamond stud on the floor
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and went out in search of little worms for the young ones. Ramayya’s wife noticed
the jewel as she was sweeping the floor. She picked it up with delight and wore
it. Ramayya questioned her angrily, how she had got that diamond-stud. She said
that she had found it lying there the previous day and she took it.She wanted to
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keep it for herself.
VOCABULARY
Homophone
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Homophones are words with same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or
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spelling.
For example:
new – knew knight – night
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hole – whole see – sea
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a. Pick out the correct homophone.

1. I am not allowed to drink soda. (aloud, allowed)
2. The wind blew the leaves. (blue, blew)
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3. I will meet my friend. (meat, meet)

4. He will play the role in the second play. (role, roll)
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5. I have seen the movie already. (scene, seen)

b. Choose the correct homophone.
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1. Every morning my father likes to look at the ________ on the grass.

a) due b) dew Ans: b
2. Chennai is the ________ of Tamilnadu.
a) capitol b) capital Ans: b
3. I was very ________ last weekend because my friends went to the village without
informing me.
a) bored b) board Ans: a
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4. The cat caught the _______ of a mouse.
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a) scent b) cent Ans: a
5. The _______ rises in the east.
a) son b) sun Ans: b
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
Expand the following:
ECG Electro Cardiogram
ILO International Labour Organisation
SCERT State Council of Education Research and Training
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IIT Indian Institute of Technology
ISRO Indian Space Research Organisation
FIR First Information Report
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UNESCO United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation
UNICEF United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration
AIDS Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome
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ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
UFO Unidentified Flying Object
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FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
LISTENING
c) Listen to the passage carefully and choose the right answer.

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1. Why do birds sing?

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a) To locate one another b) To warn other birds

c) To find a mate d) All of the above Ans: d
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2. Birds perch very high so that _______.

a) other birds can hear them b) other birds can see them
c) they can hide there d) Both A and B are correct Ans: d
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3. The health of a bird can be determined _______.

a) by the length of its song b) by the complexity of its song
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c) by the volume of its song d) both A and B are correct Ans: d

4. Shorter bird vocalizations are _______.
a) territorial songs b) mating songs
c) warnings d) none of the above Ans: c
5. Young birds perfect their songs by _______
a) natural instinct b) listening and interaction
c) practice d) both B and C are correct Ans: b
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6. Fitness is _______
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a) health b) danger c) a song d) a warning. Ans: a
7. How do variations in the basic song help the birds?
a) recognize other members b) Maintain health
c) Increase the length of their song d) Communicate with one another. Ans: a
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WRITING
write a complaining letter on any one of the topics given below.

a) To the Police commissioner about the noise caused by the loud speaker in a
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music shop near your school.
G. Gopal,
22. Amman Street,
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Namakal.
June 10, 2020
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The Police Commissioner,
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Namakal District.
Respected Sir,
Subject: Noise caused by the loud speaker regarding.
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I am a student of NPR Matriculation Higher Secondary School. There is a music

shop near our school. Almost every day they play cinema songs to attract people to
come to their shop. It is played so loudly that it reaches our classroom. We are very
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much disturbed by the noise. We have already brought this problem to the shop owner
but have not got any positive result. So now we are bringing this problem to you. I
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request you to take some step to stop this loud speaker problem.
Thanking you,
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Yours faithfully,
G. Gopal.
b) To the Postmaster General on non – receipt of book parcel.
T. Sunder,
27, Gandhi Road,
Erode – 3.
July 22, 2020

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To
The Postmaster General,
Chennai – 600 001.
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Respected Sir,
Subject: non – receipt of book parcel regarding.
I would like to bring to your notice my problem of not receiving a parcel. My

brother sent a book parcel on 27 June, 2020. But I have not received the parcel yet.
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The receipt no. is PT234672 dated June 27, 2020. It was booked in Anna Nager post
office. I request you to take steps to find out the parcel and send it to me.
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Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Sunder
c)
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To the Transport Manager, TNSTC on non-stopping of buses near your school
bus stop.
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P. Shiela,
34, Indira Nager,
Kallakurichy – 7.
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August 27, 2020

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To
The Transport Manager,
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TNSTC,
Kallakucuchy.
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Respected Sir,
Subject: non-stopping of busses near our school bus stop regarding.
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I am a student of Indira Higher Secondary School. Our school is situated very

close to the bus stop. Many busses are passing our school area from many villages.
Most of our students are coming from various small villages and they have only the
public transport to travel to school. But most of the time the busses do not stop at the
school bus stop. We have told the conductors and the drivers many times but they
do not accept our request. Because of this problem our school students face a lot of
difficulties. This problem will be solved if the busses stop at our bus stop. Please do
the needful to stop the busses at our school bus stop.
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Yours faithfully,
Shiela
Write a letter on any one of the topics given below.
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a) Write a letter to your father asking permission to go on a educational tour.
MMN Matriculation Higher Secondary School,
Villupuram – 2
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September 18, 2020
Dear father,
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I am doing well here. I hope the same with you, mother and my little sister. Now
we are preparing for the first term examination which will get over on October 5. After
that we have 5 days holidays. During this holiday our school has decided to go on
an educational tour. We have to give our name to the class teacher on or before 30
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September. We are going to Bangalore and Mysore and it costs Rs. 2500/- I believe
that you would not mind sending me to the tour. Please send the money and a willing
letter before October 2. I am doing well in my studies.
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Yours lovingly,
Gita
b) Write a letter to your friend about your summer holidays.
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23, Kumaran Street
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Tharasanpatty
Ayothiapattanam
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Salem
June 10, 2021

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Dear Sam,
Hope you are fine with a fit and healthy life. With this letter I want to share my
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joy in my grandparents’ village. During summer vacation I made it to the village of my

grandparents. My cousins and I went to the fields to enjoy strolling in the greenery. We
climbed the trees and plucked the fruits and, when we swam in the village pond we
had a different kind of fun.Village was fully different from the city. Free from pollution,
Free from dust, Free from traffic.I wish you were also there. I am waiting to know
about your vacation.
Your loving friend

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David
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c) Write a letter to your sister advising her to take part in cultural programme
in school annual day celebration.
15, West Street
Amman Colony
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Athankottai
Dindigal
My dear Sukan,
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I am doing well and I hope the same with you. I am sure you are doing well in
your studies. School days are the wonderful days in our life time. Enjoy every bit of it.
I heard that your school is going to celebrate the annual day soon. You may get a lot
of chances to show your talents. I know you have a lot of talents in cultural activities.
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So participate in cultural programmes. You will do very well and you will get the
appreciation of others. All the best.
Yours lovingly,
Nithya.
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GRAMMAR
a. Pick out the words from the list and put them appropriately in the table.
David, Madurai, parrot, happiness, book, thought, green, tiger, Trichy,

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computer, Narayanan, fan, sister, Kalam, woman, pencil, Bharathi, problem,

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brother, Mumbai, swan, elephant, Vijay, solution, success, school, convent.
Ideas/
Person Place Thing
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Animal
feelings
David Madurai book parrot happiness
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Narayanan Trichy computer tiger thought

Sister School fan swan success
Kalam convent pencil elephant problem
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woman solution
Bharathi
brother
Mumbai
Vijay
b. Read the following paragraph and pick out the different types of nouns and
put them in the table.
Hobby is an activity that we enjoy doing in our free time. It keeps us busy in our
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leisure time. People choose their hobby on the basis of their interests and personality.
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Do you know what Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s hobby was?
Proper Noun Common Noun Collective Noun Abstract Noun
Dr. A.P.J hobby people activity
Abdul Kalam time, time
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interest
personality
c. Fill in the blanks with the suitable collective noun.
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Choir, shower, bowl, flock, cup, pair, swarm, bunch, herd, bottle
1. a herd of cows 6. a swarm of ants

2. a flock of birds 7. a bunch of grapes
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3. a choir of singers 8. a bowl of rice
4. a bottle of milk 9. a pair of shoes
5. a cup of tea 10. a shower of rain
Pronoun
a.
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Change the underlined words with correct pronoun.
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(they, he, her, him, it, she )
1. I saw Mr. Balu this morning and gave Mr. Balu my homework. – he
2. Muthu likes computer games, but he doesn’t play computer games very often.
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– them
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3. My aunt lives in Trichy but, my aunt often comes to visit my family. – she
4. Neil Armstrong was born in 1930. Neil Armstrong landed on the moon in 1969.
– He
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5. He helped the old lady. He gave the old lady food. – her
b. Change the possessive adjective into possessive pronoun.
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1. This is my pen. This pen is mine

2. Shenbah missed her purse. The purse missed by Shenbah is hers.
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3. Her speech is nice. The nice speech is hers.

4. My book is new. The new book is mine.
5. My bike is costly. The costly bike is mine.
List out the transitive and intransitive verbs in following words.
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come, buy, teach, learn, arrive, sing, run, draw, jump, write.
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Transitive Verb Intransitive Verb
buy come
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teach arrive
learn run
sing jump
draw
write
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POEM
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*Special Hero 1
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Christina M Kerschen
WARM UP
What are the sacrifices made by your father for your family.
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My father works hard even on Sundays
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He loses sleep and is awake during my ill-health
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He saves money by not spending on luxuries
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He avoids medical expenditure for himself but spends for our

health care.
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He borrows money for our comfort and works overtime to return

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the money.
SUMMARY
This poem ‘Special Hero’ was written by Christina M. Kerschen to express her love and
affection for her father. When she was a baby her father held her hand to lead her.
By the time she felt love and tenderness of her father to keep her safe. She used to
look into his eyes and she could see his love for her. She was lucky to have him as her
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father. There is something special about her father’s love. That must have been sent
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to her from heaven. She wanted her father to know that their love was everlasting.
She wanted to tell her father that he was her special hero.
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tenderness (n) – gentleness and kindness
everlasting (adj) – lasting forever or a very long time
special(adj) – different from what is usual
B) Find a line from the poem to match the statements given below and write it
in the blank.
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1. He always saves me from harm keeping me safe from harm.
2. I am so lucky to get you you were the dad chosen for me.
3. The affection between us has no end Our love is everlasting.
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C) Answer the following questions.
1. Who is the speaker?
The poet is the speaker.
2.
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Who is the special hero mentioned in the poem?
Father is the special hero mentioned in the poem..
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3. How did the child feel when it was held by its dad?
The child felt safe when it was held by its dad.
From someplace up above.
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4. What do the above lines mean?

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It seems that the poet’s father was sent to her from heaven’
5. What did the child want to tell its dad?
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The child wants to tell her dad that he is her special hero.
D) Work in pairs and answer the questions below.
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1. “There is something special

about a father’s love”.
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Identify the alliteration in the given lines.

something – special
2. Pick out the rhyming words from the poem.
arms – tenderness – eyes
see – me
love – above
know – hero – so
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ADDITIONAL
Read the following lines and answer the question:

1. When I was a baby
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you would hold me in your arms
a) What was the stage of the poet?
The poet was a baby.
b) Who was holding her?
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Her father was holding her.
2. I would look up into your eyes,
and all the love I would see.
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a) What did the poet look into?
The poet looked into her father’s eyes.
b) What would she see?
3. How did I get so lucky,

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She would see the love of her father.
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you were the dad chosen for me.
a) What did the poet get?
The poet got lucky.
b) Why was she so lucky?
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She was so lucky to get her father.

4. That you’re my specialhero
and I wanted to tell you so.
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a) What did the poet want to tell her father?

The poet wanted to tell her father that he was her special hero.
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b) Pick out the rhyming words.

hero – so
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WRITING
E. Write a paragraph on the father’s love as described in the poem.

This poem ‘Special Hero’ was written by Christina M. Kerschen to express her love
and affection for her father. When she was a baby her father held her hand to lead her.
By the time she felt love and tenderness of her father to keep her safe. She used to
look into his eyes and she could see his love for her. She was lucky to have him as her
father. There is something special about her father’s love. That must have been sent
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to her from heaven. She wanted her father to know that their love was everlasting.
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She wanted to tell her father that he was her special hero.
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The Woman on Platform 8 1
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Ruskin Bond
SUMMARY
‘The Woman on Platform 8’ by Ruskin Bond is a story about love and affection
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that transcends all barriers of kinship. It is narrated in the first person by a schoolboy
named Arun. All the events are seen from his point of view. The story revolves around
Arun’s encounter with a stranger - a mysterious woman.
The narrator of the story, Arun, is a 12 year old boy studying in a boarding school.
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One day he was waiting all alone for his train on platform 8 of Ambala station. It was
his second year at boarding school. He was going back to school after vacation. His
parents thought that he was old enough to travel alone. His train was to come at
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midnight. He had come much earlier for his train. It was a long wait. So he passed his
time in watching whatever went on at the platform. Then he was tired and sat down
on his suitcase.
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Just then, he heard a woman’s soft voice behind him. She was a woman of over
30 with a pale face and dark kind eyes. She was dressed in a white sari. She wore no
jewels but had a dignity about her. She asked him if he was alone. He told her that he
was alone and his train would come around midnight. She was very gentle and soft in
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her questions about him. She invited him to go with her to the refreshment room and
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have something to eat. Arun felt like refusing her offer out of shyness and suspicion,
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but he could not do so as he was impressed by her kind manner. Asking a coolie to
keep a watch on his suitcase, she took Arun by the hand and led him to the dining
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room.
She ordered tea and samosas and jalebies. The narrator was happy and started
taking interest in her. Then he became friendly with the kind woman. She listened to
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what he said about himself. She did not ask the narrator much. But she seemed to be
happy in watching him eat and talk. While returning from the refreshment room, they
saw a boy jumping across a rail track beside which an engine was coming. The woman
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was frightened and pained. She calmed down only when the boy reached the other
side. Then both came to the place where Arun’s suitcase was placed.
Arun saw Satish, his class mate with his mother. Satish introduced him to his
mother. She was a large and stern looking woman with spectacles. She took the other
woman to be Arun’s mother. Arun did not say so, but the woman herself said that she
was Arun’s mother.
Satish’s mother did a lot of talking after that. She was full of complaints regarding
a boy travelling alone. She was also suspicious of strangers hanging around. Arun felt
happy when the woman said that Arun could travel alone. Satish’s mother advised
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Arun to be careful about strangers while travelling alone. Arun looked at the strange
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woman who had given him tea and snacks and said that he liked strangers. Satish’s
mother was shocked at being contradicted. As she repeated her warning Arun looked
angrily at her and moved closer to the strange woman.
When the train came, Satish and Arun got into a compartment. Satish’s mother
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gave him some fruits, a chocolate, and a cricket bat. She was again full of advice and
asked them to be careful about strangers. She asked them not to lean their heads out
of the windows and avoid eating rubbish on the way. Arun began to hate her for her
hard and stern ways.
Arun bade good bye to the stranger. The other woman was standing there quietly.
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She did not say any word. Arun at last kissed her cheeks. When the train moved slowly
out of the station, Satish bade good bye to his mother. Arun also did the same. He
addressed the woman as ‘mother’. He continued gazing at her until she was lost in the
crowd.
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GLOSSARY
inferno (n) – region that resembles hell
heaving (v)
dismally (adv)
serenity (n)
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a to raise or lift with force
cheerless
reverence
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encounter (v) – brief meeting
clutched (v) – grasped (something) tightly
imposing (adj) – grand and impressive in appearance
embarrassed (v) – felt awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
nuisance (n) – causing inconvenience or annoyance
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staggered (v) – walked or moved unsteadily, as if about to fall

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resentfully (adv) – feeling or expressing bitterness or indignation at having
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been treated unfairly

grinning (v) – smiling broadly
squatting (v) – crouch or sit with one’s knees bent and one’s heels
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close to or touching the back of one’s thighs

hustling (v) – push roughly; jostle
shrieked (v) – uttered a high-pitched piercing sound
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mowed (v) – moved slowly into the crowed station

patronizing (adj) – treat in a way that is apparently kind
obviously (adv) – in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly
jolted (v) – moved with sudden jurk
A. Choose the best answer.
1. Satish’s mother handed to her son __________.
a) bag of pencil b) bag of vegetables
c) big box of chocolates d) cricket ball Ans: c
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2. The train would come at __________.
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a) one o’ clock b) twelve o’ clock c) two o’ clock d) eleven o’ clock Ans: b
3. The strange lady gave __________ to Arun.
a) coffee and vadai b) tea and bajji
c) tea and samosas d) black tea and cake Ans: c
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4. Arun was sitting on platform __________.
a) no. 7 b) no. 8 c) no. 4 d) no. 3 Ans: b
5. Satish and Arun were __________ years old boys.
a) 12 b) 11 c) 13 d) 10 Ans: a
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6. The strange lady wore __________ sari.
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a) red b) white c) green d) black Ans. b
7. The name of Arun’s friend was __________.
a) Satish b) Kumar c) Suresh d) Sunder Ans. a
8.
a) correspondent
c) class teacher
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Sathish said that they had a new __________ that year.
b) secretary
d) headmaster Ans. d
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9. Sathish’s mother was a large __________ woman.
a) decent b) tall c) imposing d) perfect Ans. c
10. Sathish’s mother thought that Arun’s family was __________.
a) poor b) decent c) rich d) large Ans. a
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B. Match the following. Answer
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1. woman in white – mother of Satish dressed simply

2. train – boy of same age waves of stream
3. bowler – dressed simply Arun
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4. Satish – waves of stream boy of same age

5. spectacles – Arun mother of Satish
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C. Identify the character.

1. I am glad to know that. – Arun
2. Are you all alone, my son? – The strange lady
3. Yes, I am going to school. – Arun
4. He is one of my friends. – Satish
5. Goodbye mother. – Arun
D. Answer the following questions.
1. Where was Arun sitting?
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Arun was sitting on platform 8 in the railway station.
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2. What was the expected arrival time of the train?
The expected arrival time of the train was midnight 12 o’ clock.
3. What were the sight Arun had seen on the platform?
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Arun saw the quiet platform, arrival of train and the crowd coming out of the
train.
4. What did the vendors sell?
The vendors sold curds, lemon, sweet meat and newspaper.
5. How did the woman appear?
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She was a woman of over 30 with pale face and dark kind eyes. She was dressed
in a white sari. She wore no jewels but had a dignity about her.
6. Where was Arun travelling to?
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Arun was travelling to his boarding school.
7. What did the woman buy for him?
The woman bought tea, samosas and jelabies for Arun.
8.
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What was the advise of Sathish’s mother?
Sathish’s mother advised Arun not to believe the strangers.
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9. What were Arun’s last words?
“Goodbye mother’ were the last words of Arun.
10. What was the reaction of the woman at the end?
The woman was looking at Arun, as the train moved away. She,a pale sweet
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Sentence Rearrangement
A. Miss Sullivan arrived at the Keller home when Helen was seven.
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B. The deaf and blind Helen learned to communicate verbally.

C. But, eventually, Miss Sullivan’s effort was rewarded.
D. Before Helen Keller was two years old, she lost her sight and her hearing.
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E. Miss Sullivan worked closely with Helen, her new student.

F. At times the teacher became frustrated.
1. DEFACB 2. DAEFCB 3. ACFDEB
4. CFDABE 5. FDACEB Ans: 2. DAEFCB
ADDITIONAL PARAGRAPHS
1. How did Arun spend his time with the strange woman till he met Sathish?
The narrator of the story, Arun, is a 12 year old boy studying in a boarding
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school. One day he was waiting all alone for his train on platform 8 of Ambala
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station. His train was to come at midnight. He had come much earlier for his train.
He heard a woman’s soft voice behind him. She was a woman of over 30 with pale
face and dark kind eyes. She was dressed in a white sari. She wore no jewels but
had a dignity about her. She asked him if he was alone. He told her that he was
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alone. She invited him to go with her to the refreshment room. She ordered tea
and samosas and jalebies. Then he became friendly with the kind woman. While
returning from the refreshment room, they saw a boy jumping across a rail track
beside which an engine was coming. The woman was frightened and pained. She
calmed down only when the boy reached the other side.
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2. Describe the situation after Arun met Satish.
When Arun came back to platform 8 with the kind strange woman he saw
his school mate Satish and his mother. She was a large and stern looking woman
with spectacles. She took the other woman to be Arun’s mother. Arun did not say
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so, but the woman herself said that she was Arun’s mother. Satish’s mother did
a lot of talking after that. She was full of complaints regarding a boy travelling
alone. She was also suspicious of strangers hanging around. Satish’s mother
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advised Arun to be careful about strangers while travelling alone.When the train
came, Satish and Arun got into a compartment. Satish’s mother gave him some
fruits, a chocolate, and a cricket bat. She was again full of advice and asked them
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to be careful about strangers. Arun bade good bye to the stranger. The other
woman was standing there quietly. Arun at last kissed her cheeks. When the train
moved Arun said ‘Goodbye mother’.
CONNECTING TO SELF
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Think you are in the following situation and write what would you do and why.
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I will take and give the purse to its

owner. Because the money in the purse
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belong to me.
Will you ignore/take and give to its
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I will go and help him. Because the old
man is suffering and I want to make him
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feel a bit comfortable. We should help
our fellow-beings.
Will you ignore/go and help him/

stand watching him feeling shy to help
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I will stop them fighting because violence
is not a solution to a problem. Violence
begets violence.
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fighting / be afraid and go away from
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Class: 8 Marks: 20
SECTION - A
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I A. Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word. 2×1=2
a) joy b) doubt c) sorrow d) fright
2. The female sparrow said with disdain.
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a) delight b) contempt c) dislike d) pain
B. Choose the correct antonym for the underlined word. 2×1=2
1. ...it will be disgrace to us.
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a) disappointment b) dignity
c) honour d) shame
2. The male bird answered gravely.
a) light-heartedly b) seriously
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c) proudly
a d) gratefully
Answer any two of the following questions in one or two sentences
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2×2=4
3. What did Ramayya’s wife do with the stud?
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SECTION - B
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II Read the following poetic lines and answer the questions given below. 2
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1. I would look up into your eyes

and all the love I would see
How did I get so lucky.
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You were the dad chosen for me.

a) What made the child feel lucky?
b) What did the child observe looking up into the dad’s eyes?
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III Choose the best option to fill int he blank: 2×1=2
1. The strange lady took the narrator into ________
a) the station dining room b) the hotel
c) the platform 8 d) the station master
2. The narrator was smarting under the patronishing tone of ________
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a) Arun b) The strange lady
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c) Satish’s mother d) Satish
IV A. Pick out the correct homophone: 2×1=2
1. Ravi wanted to ________ his car (sell, cell)
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2. He will play the ________ in the second play. (roll, role)
B. 3×1=3
1. The expansion of LAN is ________
a) Local Area Number b) Little Area Number
c) Local Area Network d) Local Ariel Network
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2. The expansion of GST is ________
a) Goods and Service Transport b) Goods and Service Tax
c) Goods and Social Truck d) General and Service Tax
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3. Fill in the blank with a suitable collective pronoun.
a ________ of rice
SECTION - D
V. A.
1.
a
change the possessive adjective into possessive pronoun.
My bicycle is new.
2×1=2
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2. Rita missed her bag.
B. Spot the error and write the corrected sentence. 1×1=1
The manager can’t cope up with the pressure.
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Answer Key
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I A) 1. d 2. b
B) 1. c 2. a
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II a) The child felt happy because of his dad chosen for him.
b) The child observed love in the eyes of his dad.
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III 1. a 2. c
IV A. 1. sell 2. role
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B. 1. c 2. b 3. a bowl of rice
V A. 1. The new bicycle is mine.
2. The bag missed was Rita’s.
B. The manager can’t cope with the pressure.
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Hobby Turns into
a Successful Career 2
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WARM UP
Look at the pictures. Discuss in pairs and share your answers with your
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friends.
1. What is the girl doing?

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The girl is painting a picture
2. What is the man doing?
The man is frying the rice with vegetables.
3. Will you like doing it? Why?
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Yes, I will. Because it helps me prepare tasty food.
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4. Do you like gardening? Why?

Yes, I do. It gives me pleasure and makes me energetic.
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5. What are the benefits of listening to music?

Our disturbed mind becomes calm. We are inspired. We are entertained.
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SUMMARY
A boy named Mani was studying in a school in his village. He was not good at
reading and writing. His grandfather wanted to help him. He read bedtime stories to
him. Slowly he started to read by himself. Later he started to write his own stories.
The following essay is written by Mani.
We do hobbies in our leisure time. Different people have different hobbies. Some
of the popular hobbies are gardening, photography, book reading, swimming, collecting
stamps, playing video games. Hobbies help people learn new things, relax after a day
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of tiring work and to energise their body and mind. Mani’s hobby was writing.
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Many people might think that writing was tough. But it was not the case with Mani.
Writing is like painting our voice. He wrote poems, stories and about his own feelings.
His mind relaxed when he poured his thoughts as words. When he wrote he imagined
a magical world where man could fly and birds could talk. Sometimes he entertained
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the children with his stories. He enjoyed the happy face of the children when they
heard the stories. Writing made his mind go beyond little things of the world. It made
him more passionate about his life.
Writing helped him to do well in his school. In the beginning he could not put
things accurately in writing. But his experience made him a good writer. Now he tried
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to look out for new things and he wanted to write fiction.
“Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.” - Mark Twain
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unique (adj) - distinctive / uncommon
exhaust (v) - tire out
energises (v) - give energy
passionate (adj)
accurately (adv)
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a intense/ heartfelt
exactly
fiction (n)
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- imaginative writing
spare (adj) - extra
Meanings
relax - rest
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tough - hard
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immerse - involve
beneficial - useful
beyond - farther
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moment - minute
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gradually × suddenly
relax × exited
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tough × easy
beneficial × harmful
broader × narrower
accurately × erroneously
Read and Understand
A. Say true or false.
1. Mani’s hobby is playing cricket. - False
2. Hobbies are unique to people. - True
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B. Choose the correct answer.
1. Mani imagined a world with ________.
a) music and musicians b) building and sculptures
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c) magic and magicians Ans: c)
2. When Mani started writing things, he was unable to ________.
a) describe them accurately b) describe them fluently
c) describe them imaginatively Ans: a)
3. Mani feels writing is like _________.
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a) painting the voice b) engraving the voice
c) designing the voice Ans: a)
ADDITIONAL
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Choose the best synonym of the underlined word
1. Hobbies are the activities that we do in our spare time.
2.
a) busy
a
b) limited
Hobbies are unique to people.
c) own d) extra
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a) uncommon b) common c) uniform d) divided
3. Hobbies help people learn new things, relax after a day of tiring work.
a) busy b) reveal c) rest d) proper
4. Hobbies help to energise their body and mind.
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a) weaken b) strengthen c) lengthen d) shorten
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5. Most people don’t want to exhaust themselves in their spare time.

a) tire in b) tire at c) tire out d) tire up
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6. Many feel that writing is tough.

a) hard b) easy c) sigh d) good
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7. Writing helps me completely immerse myself into that world!

a) outreach b) involve c) impress d) explain
8. Although writing is just a hobby for me, yet it is very beneficial.
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a) important b) impossible c) effect d) useful

9. It opens my mind to think beyond the little things with a broader mind.
a) between b) among c) inside d) farther
10. It makes me more passionate about my life.
a) fever b) possible c) intense d) light
11. It makes me learn new things and enjoy every moment of my life.
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a) minute b) man c) poor d) rich
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12. I was unable to describe them accurately.
a) strongly b) exactly c) possible d) weakly
13. I spend time on learning how to write in different forms like fiction and non-
fiction.
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a) figure b) picture c) history d) novel
1. d 2. a 3. c 4. b 5. c 6. a 7. b 8. d 9. d 10. c
Answers
11. a 12. b 13. d
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1. Gradually, he started reading on his own.
a) slowly b) humbly c) suddenly d) simply
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a) calm b) laze c) repose d) excited
3. Many feel that writing is tough.
a) difficulty b) easy c) hard d) hardly
4.
a) harmful b) useful
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Although writing is just a hobby for me, yet it is very beneficial.
c) favourable d) constructive
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5. It opens my mind to think beyond the little things with a broader mind.
a) bigger b) smaller c) wider d) narrower
6. I was unable to describe them accurately.
a) erroneously b) exactly c) precisely d) flawlessly
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Answers 1. c 2. d 3. b 4. a 5. d 6. a
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Section II
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SUMMARY
Ajay Kumar Garg, a talented young artist lives in Jaipur. When he was three
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years old he suffered an injury which made him deaf. His parents took him to several
hospital but no one could cure him. Once his father bought him a set of paint to play.
Ajay was happy to paint all over the place. His father realised that he was talented in
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painting. When Ajay was five years old his paintings impressed Shri Sua Lal, a court
artist of Rajasthan.
After completing his education he became an apprentice to Asha Devi. She
taught him the old and dying technique of ‘Traditional Indian Miniature Painting’. Soon
he became a successful artist in the miniature style. He uses a magnifying glass to
paint Indian culture. He paints image on a grain of rice. He exhibited his paintings
and sold them. He showed his paintings throughout India, the United States and the
United Kingdom. In 2004 he got national award from Indian President Dr. APJ Abdul
Kalam.
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Ajay takes active part in the welfare of the hearing impaired people. He has been
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the executive member of the ‘Deaf and Dumb’ association of Rajasthan. He also gives
free training to hearing impaired children in Jaipur as well as children in an orphanage
in Gandhi Nagar, Jaipur. One of Ajay’s current goals is to revitalisethe dying art of
traditional miniature Indian paintings. Ajay’s life shows us that we can turn our hobby
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or passion into a successful career, if we are ready to learn and develop our skills.
GLOSSARY
impairment (n) - disability
miniature (adj) - very small of its kind
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accomplished (adj) - fulfiled
magnifying (adj) - enhanceing
exhibited (v) - show or reveal
revitalise (v) - re-energise
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Meanings
talented - gifted
injury
cure
realised
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a wound
heal
understood
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impressed - fascinated
apprentice - trainee
depict - describe
Opposites
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permanently × temporarily
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apprentice × veteran
accomplished × failure
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magnifying × lessening
display × hide
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welfare × discontent
Read and Understand
A. Write true or false.
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1. Ajay Garg is an artist. - True

2. Asha Devi taught Ajay the miniature painting. - True
3. Ajay displayed 150 paintings. - True
4. Ajay was awarded by the Indian president Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam. - True
B. Answer the following questions.
1. What was Ajay gifted with?
Ajay was gifted with paint set.
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2. How was he honoured?
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Ajay was honoured with an award given by Indian President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul
Kalam.
3. What is Ajay’s current goal?
Ajay’s current goal is to give life to the dying art of traditional miniature Indian
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paintings.
4. Does Ajay’s hobby become a successful career? How?
Yes, Ajay’s hobby becomes a successful career. He could sell his paintings and
earn money. Once he displayed 150 paintings and sold 140 paintings.
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1. Ajay Kumar Garg, is a very talented young artist.
a) useful b) useless c) gifted d) intended
2. His childhood was going on well, until he suffered an injury at the age of three.
3.
a) sickness a
b) injustice c) possible d) wound
His parents tried several hospitals to cure his impairment, but it didn’t cure him.
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a) disability b) ability c) thoughtful d) thoughtless
4. His parents tried several hospitals to cure his impairment, but it didn’t cure him.
a) sick b) heal c) weaken d) strengthen
5. Ajay’s father realised that Ajay was talented in painting.
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a) said b) informed c) understood d) jumped

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6. Shri Sua Lal saw his painting and was very impressed with his work.
a) fascinated b) called c) suggested d) ordered
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7. He became an apprentice of Asha Devi.

a) veteran b) trainee c) teacher d) helper
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8. Soon he became an accomplished artist in the miniature style.

a) failure b) impossible c) fulfilled d) one
9. He uses a magnifying glass and a single-haired brush.
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a) good b) perfect c) own d) enlarging

10. He uses a magnifying glass and a single-haired brush for miniature paintings that
depict Indian culture.
a) hide b) describe c) naturalise d) impress
11. Ajay exhibited his work and sold 144 out of the 150 paintings displayed.
a) showed b) hid c) threw d) kept
12. One of Ajay’s current goals is to revitalise the dying art of traditional miniature
Indian paintings.
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a) impress b) inform c) install d) reenergise
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1. c 2. d 3. a 4. b 5. c 6. a 7. b 8. c 9. d 10. b
Answers
11. a 12. d
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1. Ajay was treated, but that treatment left him permanently deaf.
a) always b) suddenly c) temporarily d) slowly
2. He became an apprentice of Asha Devi.
a) trainee b) veteran c) student d) worker
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a) successful b) proficient c) adept d) failure
4. He uses a magnifying glass and a single-haired brush.
a) increasing b) explaining c) lessening d) enhancing
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5. Ajay exhibited his work and sold 144 out of the 150 paintings displayed.
a) hidden b) showed c) arranged d) sold
6. Ajay is also very actively involved in the welfare of people with hearing impairment
in India.
a) discontent
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b) benefit c) advantage d) success
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Answers 1. c 2. b 3. d 4. c 5. a 6. a
Section III
SUMMARY
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The hard working people work hard to achieve their dreams. Ilavazhahi is a
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daughter of Mr. Irudayaraj who was a district champion in carom. He introduced

carom to his daughter when she was very young. At the age of five she played a
match against her father and won. It gave her confidence and she became a champion
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in carom. Her victories included the Asia Cup, South Asian Association for Regional
Cooperation Cup and the world championship. Her father is a fish-cart driver. He has
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to look after his wife and three daughters. Their house is too small to give room for all
the family members. She has won many trophies and her house does not have space
to keep them all. So after filing the house with her trophies, the remaining trophies
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are given to her neighbours and relatives. She does not find sponsors though she has
been playing for 14 years.
Ilavazhagi is a member of the Thiruvallur District Carrom Association and also
represented India at the Carrom World Championships, Asian Championships.
Achievements:
1. 5th World Carrom Champion, 2008 in France.
2. Women’s singles title at the 38th Senior National Carrom Championships in
Visakhapatnam, 2009.
3. Women’s singles title in the 37th National Carrom Championship in Chennai,
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2008.
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4. 13th SAARC Carrom Championship women’s doubles with Rashmi Kumari in 2009.
5. The two time SAARC Carrom Championship women’s singles title in 2009.
6. World Cup winner in 2006 and the next was the 2010 championship in the US
where she secured the first place in singles and doubles.
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She holds 260 medals, out of which 106 are gold, 17 are silver & 12 are bronze
medals won in national competitions. She has won 111 gold, 9 silver and 5 bronze
medals in international tournaments.
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accommodates (n) - sufficient space for
trophies (n) - a decorative cup given as a token of victory
shattered (v) - break , damage or destroyed
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Meanings
chase - follow
amidst - in the middle of
odds
determined
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a inequalities
decided
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achieve - attain
confidence - self assurance
Opposites
encourage × discourage
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confidence × doubt
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victories × failures
Read and Understand
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A. Fill in the blanks.

1. Mani’s grandfather noticed it and helped him by reading bed time stories.
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2. Ajay mastered the techniques of miniature painting.

3. Ilavazhagi won her first match against her father.
B. Choose correct synonyms for the italic word.
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1. Writing is a unique hobby

a) common b) beneficial c) uncommon d) separate Ans: c)
2. Ajay started to paint happily.
a) depressed b) joyfully c) unhappily d) sadly Ans: b)
3. Miniature paintings depict Indian culture.
a) warp b) portray c) twist d) falsify Ans: b)
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ADDITIONAL

1. The hard working and the passionate people, always chase their dream and live
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it.
a) follow b) stop c) pause d) introduce
2. Ilavazhagi is one among the many to achieve her dream amidst all odds.
a) in the end of b) in the side of
c) in the middle of d) sideways
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3. Ilavazhagi is one among the many to achieve her dream amidst all odds.
a) good b) people c) time d) inequalities
4. His dream shattered, since his family did not encourage and support him.
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a) achieved b) destroyed c) began d) started
5. He was determined to achieve his dream through his daughter.
a) decided b) accepted c) informed d) wavering
6.
a) lose
a
He was determined to achieve his dream through his daughter.
b) throw c) attain d) keep
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7. They lived in a small one-room apartment which is not enough to accommodate
the family.
a) shelter b) reject c) block d) hinder
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C. Choose correct antonyms for the italic word.

1. Ajay suffered an injury.
a) sorrow b) endure c) hurt d) mourn Ans: b)
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2. Ajay mastered the techniques of painting.

a) skilled b) proficient c) unskilled d) experienced Ans: c)
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3. Ilavazhagi won world championship in 2008.

a) win b) succeed c) lost d) well-skilled Ans: c)
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ADDITIONAL

a) support b) discourage c) uncourage d) incourage
2. She won that match, which gave her confidence.
a) assurance b) support c) doubt d) importance
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3. Her victories included the Asia Cup and the world championship.
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a) failures b) success c) winning d) support
Answers 1. b 2. c 3. a
D. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences.
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1. What happened to Ajay at the age of three?
At the age of three an injury made him deaf.
2. What did Asha Devi teach Ajay?
Asha Devi taught him the dying technique of ‘Traditional Indian Miniature Painting’.
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3. Why is writing beneficial according to Mani?
It is very beneficial because it opens his mind to think beyond the little things with
a broader mind.
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E. Answer the following questions in 100 words.
1. How did Ajay’s father find his son’s talent?
Ajay Kumar Garg, a talented young artist lives in Jaipur. When he was
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three year old he suffered an injury which made him deaf. His parents took him
to several hospitals but no one could cure him. Once his father bought him a set
of paint to play. Ajay started to paint happily. He was happy to paint all over the
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place. He painted on the walls, floors etc. He looked happy, while using the paint
set that was gifted to him. His father realised that he was talented in painting.
When Ajay was five years old his paintings impressed Shri Sua Lal, a court artist
of Rajasthan.
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2. Write a note on Ilavazhagi.

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Ilavazhahi is a daughter of Mr. Irudayaraj who was a district champion in

carom. He introduced carom to his daughter when she was very young. At the
age of five she played a match against her father and won. It gave her confidence
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and she became a champion in carom. Her victories included the Asia Cup, South
Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Cup and the world championship. Her
father is a fish-cart driver. He has to look after his wife and three daughters. Their
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house is too small to give room for all the family members. She has won many
trophies and her house does not have space to keep them all. So after filing the
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house with her trophies, the remaining trophies are given to her neighbours and
relatives. She does not find sponsors though she has been playing for 14 years.
VOCABULARY
Singular and Plural
Write the plural form of the given words

Singular Plural Singular Plural
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1 food food 6 commander-in-chief commanders –
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in – chief
2 radius radii 7 thesis theses
3 governor – governors – 8 forum fora, forums
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general general
4 syllabus syllabi 9 cattle cattle
5 datum data 10 genius genii, geniuses
Compound words
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A) Match the following compound words and write them:
First word Second word New word
match mark match box
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air cut airport
blood port blood bank
Pop machine Popcorn
sky a
bank skyblue
hair blue haircut
book corn bookmark
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sewing box chewing gum
B) Choose the best answer to make a compound word
1. Which can be placed after ‘soft’?
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a) play b) ware c) run d) cycle Ans: b)
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2. Which can be placed before ‘light’?

a) try b) sun c) house d) cat Ans: b)
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3. Which can be placed after ‘safe’?

a) chair b) guard c) shop d) van Ans: b)
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4. Which can be placed after ‘blue’?

a) cane b) print c) see d) land Ans: b)
5. Which can be placed after ‘water’?
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a) food b) stick c) fall d) out Ans: c)
LISTENING
Questions on passage
1. What is Philately?
Stamp collection is philately.
2. What is Numismatics?
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Coin collection is Numismatics.
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3. Do you know where the rarest and the most beautiful shells are found?
The rarest, the most valuable, and the most beautiful shells are found in the Indo-
Pacific, Caribbean, and Mediterranean regions.
4. Painting can help unleash your creative side. How?
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Painting can help unleash our creative side. Painting allows us to tap into the
thoughts, desires, and feelings in your head and translate them into something
beautiful.
5. What is your friend’s hobby? How does it differ from yours? Discuss and
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write.
My friend’s hobby is web-browsing in the internet. My hobby is painting.
Painting relaxes our mind and helps focus better. It opens our imaginative
power and we could find new world and enjoy it. Web-browsing helps us collect
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information about the latest medical invention, the new technology for phones
and news about our society and country. It is an amazing hobby where we can
learn about things that are thousands of kilometres away with just a few clicks!
SPEAKING
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We can also share all the wonderful information with our friends.
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Role-play the conversation in the class.
Manoj : Hi Priya! How are you?
Priya : I am fine, and what about you?
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Manoj : I am fine too. What are you doing in this early morning?
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Priya : I am taking care of my garden.

Manoj : Oh! What a beautiful garden it is !
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Priya : It is beautiful as I work every day in it.

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Manoj : Who helps you in your work?

Priya : Myself have done this. It is my hobby and I have cultivated vegetables.
Manoj :
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Oh! that’s nice. How long have you been doing this?
Priya : I have been doing this for five years.
Manoj : Oh, that’s wonderful. Do you have enough water for your garden?
Priya : Now I have but in summer I find it difficult to water my plants.
By the time I change to drip irrigation. You see the pipes here. They are
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Manoj : Are you doing everything yourself?
Priya : Mostly I do. Sometimes I get help from experts.
WRITING
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Hints Developing
Develop the following hints:
1. Tortoise - hare - forest - tortoise walking- seen by a hare- hare laughs -
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tortoise speed - tortoise sad - bet - race - tortoise moving- slow speed -hare
moves - fast - sleeps- tortoise - reaches winning point - first - wins the bet.
Hare and Tortoise
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A tortoise and a hare were living in a forest. One day the hare saw the tortoise
walking very slowly and it laughed at the way the tortoise was talking. The tortoise
was sad to be ridiculed by the hare. Then the hare called the tortoise for a race. As
usual the tortoise was moving slowly while the hare was running fast. It was sure that
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the tortoise would take much time to reach the place where it was. So it wanted to
take rest but unfortunately it slept. The Tortoise moved slowly but steadily without any
pause. It reached the winning place first and won the bet.
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‘Slow and steady wins the race’
2. Akbar - Birbal - courtiers jealous of Birbal - ask Akbar - test Birbal wiseness
- Courtier puts a question - How many crows in Agra - Birbal asks for a
week - everyday sitting on the terrace - looking at the crows- after a week -
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courtier asks - Birbal says 156757 crows - asks the courtier to check- Akbar
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laughs.
Birbal and crows
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Birbal was one of the courtiers of Akbar. Other courtiers were jealous of Birbal
because he was very close to King Akbar. They wanted to somehow put Birbal to
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shame. So they asked Akbar to test the wisdom of Birbal. Akbar accepted. One of
the courtiers asked Birabl to tell the court how many crows there were in Agra. Birabl
asked for one week to answer the question. He sat on the terrace looking at the crows
every day. After a week the courtiers asked Birbal to answer the question. He said
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that 156757 crows were in Agra. He asked the courtiers to check it if they wanted.
Akbar laughed.
3. A wood cutter - cutting wood - dropped his axe in the pond - started weeping
- angel appeared - asked what the matter was - brought a golden axe - from
the pond - wood cutter did not accept - brought a silver axe - not accepted
- brought an iron axe - accepted - pleased with the honesty - offered all the
axes to him.
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Honest Wood Cutter
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A wood cutter was cutting wood in a forest. There was a pond near that place.
The axe fell into the pond. He started weeping because he had only one axe to do his
work. By the time an angel appeared before him. The angel asked him why he was
crying. He told the angel that his axe fell into the river. It brought a golden axe from
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the pond and gave it to him. He did not accept it saying that it was not his axe. Then
the angel brought a silver axe. The wood cutter did not accept that also. Then the
angel brought an iron axe and the woodcutter was happy to accept it. The angel was
pleased with his honesty and gave all the axes to him.
GRAMMAR
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Degrees of Comparison
a. Fill in the blanks
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Positive Comparative superlative
tall taller tallest
smart smarter smartest
long
big
a larger
bigger
largest
biggest
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late later/latter last
Let’s compare two things.
1. Which is faster? A train or a plane?
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A plane is faster than a train.

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2. Which is cheaper? Gold or Silver?

Silver is cheaper than gold
3. Which is larger? City or village?
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City is larger than village

4. Which is bigger? A sea or an ocean?
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An ocean is bigger than a sea

5. Which is taller? A giraffe or a camel?
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A giraffe is taller than a camel.

Let’s compare three things.
A donkey - a horse - an elephant (strong)
A donkey is strong.
A horse is stronger than a donkey.
An elephant is the strongest.
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1. Town – city – village (quiet)
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City is quiet.
Town is quieter than city.
Village is the quietest.
2. Istanbul – Moscow - London (populated)
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London is populated.
Moscow is more populated than London.
Istanbul is the most populated.
3. Windy weather – warm weather – rainy weather (good)
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Rainy weather is good.
Windy weather is better than rainy weather.
Warm weather is the best.
4. Ocean - river - lake (deep)
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River is deep.
Lake is deeper than river.
Ocean is the deepest.
5. a
The USA – Russia – Spain (large)
Spain is large.
The USA is larger than Spain.
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Russia is the largest.
6. The Mahanadi – The Cauvery – The Ganga (long)
The Cauvery is long.
The Mahanadi is longer than the Cauvery.
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The Ganga is the longest.
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7. Chennai – Hyderabad – Bangaluru (modern)

Chennai is modern.
Hyderabad is more modern than Chennai.
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Bangalore is the most modern.

8. Giraffe – Horse – goat (tall)
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Goat is tall.
Horse is taller than goat.
Giraffe is the tallest.
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9. Elephant - Cat - Dog (strong)

Cat is strong.
Dog is stronger than cat.
Elephant is the strongest.
10. Maharastra – Tamilnadu – Rajasthan (hot)
Maharashtra is hot.
Tamilnadu is hotter than Maharashtra.
Rajasthan is the hottest.
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POEM
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My Hobby: Reading 2
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– Arunachalan Chandrasekaran
WARM UP
• What are your leisure time activities?
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Reading books, playing carom and listening to music are my leisure time activities.
• Why do you do them?
I do them for relaxation and pleasure.
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• Do you read books?
Yes, I read books.
• What types of books do you read?
SUMMARY
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I read short stories, biographies and science fiction.
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Arunachalan Chandrasekaran writes about his hobby in the poem ‘My Hobby:
Reading’ He says that his hobby is reading and it helps him to increase his thought
process. Because of his imagination it takes him to near and far off places. It keeps his
rational door open so he could reach anywhere with his imagination. It teaches him
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to fly without wings. If all the children have the habit of reading they can construct a
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dynamic society. Then all can succeed in life.
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breeding - procreation
rational - intelligence
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ajar - slightly open

cackle - informal laugh
constructing - establish / create
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vigorous - powerful
1. Comprehension questions.
1. What is the hobby of the poet?
Reading is the poet’s hobby.
2. What does ‘ajar’ mean?
‘Ajar’ means slightly open.
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Yes, the poet can fly without wings using his imagination.
4. What can children do to society if they read?
Children can create a dynamic society.
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5. What is the theme of the poem?
The theme of the poem is children should develop the habit of reading.
2. On the basis of your understanding of the poem, tick the most suitable
option to complete the statements.
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a) wastes my time.
b) helps me think deeply about every thing.
Reading
c) keeps me busy.
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d) helps me in thought breeding.
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a) arguing in the court.
b) working in hospitals.
My hobby 
c) taking me far and near.
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d) selling goods in a wholesale market.
a) helps me to weep and cry.
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b) lets me fly without wings.
Reading
c) works in fields to produce food.
d) helps me asleep quickly.
a) blesses the children who read.
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b) helps the children to construct society.
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Reading
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c) blesses the teachers who teach.

d) blesses the farmers who produce food.
3. Complete the table given below in order to understand the poem better.
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The poet The lines in the

The rhymes used Meaning of the
mentions uses poem describe
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in the lines line

of reading the uses
The reading hobby
It helps me in
Thought breeding reading, breeding helps the poet to
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thought breeding
procreate thoughts
Opens rational It keeps my It makes him use his
far – ajar
doors rational door ajar imagination
It teaches me to
His imagination
cackle and cry
Fly without wings cry – fly takes him far and
without wing it lets
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me fly
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If all the children
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If all the children
could read in
have the habit of
Constructing constructing a
read – succeed reading they can
society vigorous society
construct a dynamic
Then we shall
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society.
succeed
a. Rhyming words
A Tiny Little Plant
Deep in the heart of a little seed,
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Lay buried so, so deep,
A tiny little plant fast asleep.
Out came the bright Sunshine,
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Down crept its light,
Into the seed, too bright.
A little plant woke up to see,
Answer the following:

a
How bright the world might be.
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1. List the rhyming words in the first three lines.
deep – asleep; light – bright; see – be
2. Which word in the poem rhymes with ‘light’?
light – bright
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Answer the following:

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b. Rhyme Scheme:
a. Identify the rhyme scheme of the given short poem.
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My dog likes bones,

He eats them up,
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He’s very sweet,

He’s just a pup. Ans: a b c b
b. Complete this poem on your own with a abab rhyme scheme.
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Peas porridge hot,

Peas porridge cold,
Tried hard and got
Don’t leave but hold
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Read the following lines and answer the questions that follow.
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1. My hobby is reading
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It helps me
In thought breeding.
a) What is talked about in these lines?
The hobby of reading is talked about in these lines.
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reading – breeding
2. It takes me to places
Near and far,
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It keeps my rational
Doors ajar.
a) What does take the poet near and far?
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The reading hobby takes the poet near and far.
b) What is the meaning of ‘ajar’?
‘Ajar’ means half open
c)
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Pick out the rhyming words.
far – ajar
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SUPPLEMENTARY
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Jim Corbett,
A Hunter Turned Naturalist 2
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Ruskin Bond
SUMMARY
Edward James Corbett is popularly known as Jim Corbett. He was a wild life
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photographer, hunter, tracker and naturalist. He killed a number of man-eating tigers
and leopards in India. He did not kill wild animal for pleasure. He killed only those
animals which were man-eaters. According to him the tigers become man-eaters when
they become old or are injured. They eat humans because they cannot hunt animals.
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His first, man eating tiger hunt was, The Champawat Tiger. It was a Bengal
tigress responsible for nearly 436 deaths in Nepal and the Kumaon area of India. The
tigress attack was in Nepal. Nepal army could not kill it but they drove it to India. She
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continued her killing in Kumaon. He hunted only in daylight. People stopped going into
the forest to collect fire wood, fruit or root. The British government asked Jim Corbett
to help the villagers. He agreed to hunt down the man-eater.
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He camped in Kumaon and tried to kill the man-eater. When it killed a 16 year old
girl he followed the blood stain but could not get him. Then he planned a bait with
three hundred people. This time he was successful in killing the man-eater of Kumaon.
A postmortem on the tigress showed the upper and lower canine teeth on the right
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side of her mouth were broken, the upper one in half, the lower one right down to the
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bone. Because of this injury the tigress became man-eater.

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Jim Corbett was always against game hunting. He advocated that deforestation
and human encroachment were the main cause of the mischief of wild animals. He
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went on lecturing tours to educate the people about their natural heritage and the
need to conserve forests and their wildlife. He promoted the “Association for the
Preservationof Game “and the “All-India Conference for the Preservation of Wildlife.”
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He played a key role in establishing, India’s first national park in the Kumaon Hills, the
Hailey National Park, in Uttarakhand, India. It was initially named after, Lord Malcolm
Hailey. Jim Corbett died on 19 April 1955. The park was renamed in 1957 as, The Jim
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Corbett National Park.
GLOSSARY
hesitate (v) – pause before saying or doing something
fatalities (n) – an occurrence of death by accident
restricted (v) – limited extend
pursuit (n) – search
encroachment (n) – to advance beyond usual limits
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preservation (n) – protection
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1. Jim Corbett died on 19 April 1955.
2. Corbett shot wild animals in his cine film camera.
3. The Champawat Tiger was the first man eater shot by Corbett.
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4. Corbett shot the tigress dead, near the Chataar Bridge.
B. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.
Jim Corbett played a key role in establishing, India’s first national park in the
Kumaon Hills, the Hailey National Park, in Uttarakhand, India. It was initially named
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after, Lord Malcolm Hailey. Jim Corbett died on 19 April 1955. The park was renamed
in 1957 as, The Jim Corbett National Park. It was named after him to honour his role
in establishing this protected area in 1930s.
1. Who played a key role in establishing the national park?
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Jim Corbett played a key role in establishing the national park.
2. Why was the park named Hailey National Park?
Hailey was a British peer and administrator officer. So the park was named after
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him.
3. When was it renamed as Jim Corbett National Park?
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It was renamed as Jim Corbett in 1957.
C. Answer the following in one or two words.
4. What was the birth name of Jim Corbett?
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5. What was the name of Corbett’s dog?

Robin was the name of Corbett’s dog.
6. How many kills did the Champawat Tiger record?
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Champawat Tiger recorded 436 deaths.

7. Who was the last kill of the Champawat Tiger?
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A 16-year-old girl was the last kill of the Champawat Tiger.

8. When did Jim Corbett die?
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Jim Corbett died on 19 April, 1955.

D. Answer the following in 100 words.
9. According to Corbett, why does a tiger turn into a man eater?
Edward James Corbett is popularly known as Jim Corbett. He was a wild
life photographer, hunter, tracker and naturalist. He killed number of man-eating
tigers and leopards in India. He did not kill wild animal for pleasure. He killed
only those animals which were man-eaters. According to him the tigers become
man-eaters when they become old or are injured. They eat humans because they
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cannot hunt animals. After killing the man-eater of Kumaon a postmortem was
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done and it was found out that the upper and lower canine teeth on the right side
of her mouth were broken, the upper one in half, the lower one right down to the
bone. Because of this injury the tigress became man-eater.
10. How was the Champawat Tiger killed?
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The man-eater continued her killing in Kumaon. He hunted only in daylight.
People stopped going into the forest to collect fire wood, fruit or root. The British
government asked Jim Corbett to help the villagers. He agreed to hunt down the
man-eater. He camped in Kumaon and tried to kill the man-eater. When it killed
a 16 year old girl he followed the blood stain but could not get him. Then he
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planned a bait with three hundred people. This time he was successful in killing
the man-eater of Kumaon.
11. What were the findings of the postmortem?
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The British government asked Jim Corbett to help the villagers. He agreed
to hunt down the man-eater. He camped in Kumaon and tried to kill the man-
eater. When it killed a 16 year old girl he followed the blood stain but could
not get him. Then he planned a bait with three hundred people. This time he
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was successful in killing the man-eater of Kumaon. A postmortem on the tigress
showed the upper and lower canine teeth on the right side of her mouth were
broken, the upper one in half, the lower one right down to the bone. Because of
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this injury the tigress became man-eater.
ADDITIONAL
I Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

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1. Jim Corbett was a ________.

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a) doctor b) manager c) hunter d) farmer

2. Corbett hunted only ________.
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a) man-eaters b) tigers c) lions d) leopards

3. The first hunt of Corbett was a ________
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a) leopard b) cheetah c) lion d) tigress

4. In India the man-eater continued its killing in the district of ________
a) Champa b) Kumaon c) Bengal d) Agerthala
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5. Corbett could follow the tigress because it left a ________ after killing a 16 year
old girl.
a) bone b) foot mark c) trail of blood d) tooth
6. Corbett killed the tigress near the ________ bridge.
a) Chataar b) Kumaon c) Chalwet d) Bengal
7. A ________ was erected to mark the death of the man eater.
a) stone board b) building c) cement board d) bridge
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8. The Bengal tigress became a man-eater because its ________ was broken.
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a) leg b) tail c) mouth d) tooth
9. According to Corbett ________ and human encroachment were the reason for
the mischief of wild animals.
a) deforestation b) erecting buildings
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c) game hunting d) draught
10. In memory of Jim Corbett a ________ was named after him.
a) building b) park c) bridge d) town
Answers 1. c 2. a 3. d 4. a 5. c 6. a 7. c 8. d 9. a 10. b
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Identify the character / speaker
1. A British wild life photographer, hunter tracker and naturalist - Jim Corbett
2. Not against the law of nature but against the laws of human - Jim Corbett
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3. Responsible for 436 deaths - Bengal tigress,
the man-eater
4. Drove her across the border into India - Nepal Army
5. Requested Corbett to help the villagers
a - The British
government
STEP TO SUCCESS
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Analogy – verbal reasoning questions.
There is certain relation between two given words, find the relation to find the missing
word.
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1. Reading : Knowledge , Work : ?
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a) Experience b) Engagement c) Experiment d) Employment Ans: a)

2. Cricket : Bat , Hockey : ?
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a) Field b) Stick c) Player d) Ball Ans: b)

3. Dog : Rabies , Mosquito : ?
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a) Plague b) Death c) Malaria d) Sting Ans: c)

4. Man : Biography , Nation : ?
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a) Leader b) People c) Geography d) History Ans: d)

5. Bread : Bakery , Brick : ?
a) Mint b) Kiln c) Furnace d) Mine Ans: b)
6. Doctor : Diagnosis, Judge : ?
a) Court b) Punishment c) Lawyer d) Judgement Ans: d)
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CONNECTING TO SELF
Try to know whether your hobby makes things easy.
Hobby
Time that you
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(Thing that you Your feeling
spend in a
want to make it easy (Like happy, Status
Days day
like reading, writing, interesting, (Easy / Difficult)
(Like 1 hour, 2
playing, singing, boring)
hour)
dancing etc.)
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Reading Day 1 1 Hour boring difficult
Day 2 1.30 Hour boring difficult
Day 3 2 Hour interesting comfortable
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Day 4 2 Hour amusing easy
Day 5 2.30 Hour eager entertaining
Day 6 3.00 Hour curious entertaining
Day 7 a 3.00 Hour enlightened informative
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UNIT TEST - 2
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ENGLISH
Class: 8 Marks: 20
SECTION - A
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1. It makes me more passionate about my life.
a) serious b) worried c) happy d) intense
2. Soon he became an accomplished artist.
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a) fulfilled b) honourable c) famous d) rich
1. Gradually, he started writing his own stories.
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a) slowly b) quickly c) suddenly d) badly
2. The confidence led her to win.
a) hopefulness b) hopelessness c) optimism d) belief
C.
1.
a
What did Asha Devi teach Ajay?

2×2=4
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2. Why is writing beneficial according to Mani?
3. Does Ajay’s hobby become a successful career? How?
SECTION - B
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1. It teaches me
To cackle and cry
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Without wings
It lets me fly.
a) What does ‘it’ refer to here?
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b) How can the poet fly without wings?
SECTION - C
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III Choose the best option to fill in the blank: 2×1=2

1. Though Jim Corbett was an expert hunter, he admired ________
a) man-eaters b) tigers c) wild life d) India
2. According to Jim Corbett, ________ and human encroachment were responsible
for the mischief of wild animals.
a) deforestation b) human greed c) lack of rain d) hunting
IV 4×1=4
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1. The plural of ‘crisis’ is ________
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a) crisises b) crisis c) crises
2. The plural of ‘runner-up’ is ________
a) runner-ups b) runners-up c) runners-ups
3. Which can be placed after ‘safe’?
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a) chair b) guard c) shop d) van
4. Which can be placed after ‘book’?
a) author b) mark c) read d) wisdom
SECTION - D
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V. A. Identify the adjective and say what kind of adjective it is. 2×1=2
1. There has not been sufficient rain this year.
2. That boy spoke the truth.
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B. 2×1=2
1. Write a sentence in superlative degree using the following hints.
Chennai – Hyderabad – Bengaluru (modern)
2. Find the missing word.
a
Man: Biography, Nation: ?
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a) Leader b) People c) Geography d) History
Answer Key
I A) 1. d 2. a
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II a) ‘Reading’
b) By imaging
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III 1. c 2. a
IV 1. c 2. b 3. b 4.b
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V A. 1. Sufficient – Adjective of quantity

2. That – demonstrative adjective
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B. 1. Chennai is the most modern city.

2. History
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PROSE
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Sir Issac Newton -
The Ingenious Scientist
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WARM UP
In pairs, identify the great thinkers of the world and write the names from
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the box.
Buddha, C.V. Raman, Plato, Einstein ,Vivekananda, Aristotle,
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A. P. J Abdul Kalam, Socrates.
a
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Aristotle Swami Vivekananda A.P.J Abdul Kalam Buddha
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Plato Einstein C.V. Raman Socrates

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SECTION - I
SUMMARY
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This essay ‘Sir Isaac Newton – The Ingenious Scientist’ has been an excerpt from
Nathanial Hawthorn’s ‘True Stories from History and Biography’. Isaac Newton was
born on the Christmas day in the year 1642 at Woolsthorpe in England.When Isaac’s
father died, his mother married a clergyman and left Isaac with his grandmother. She
sent him to school. He showed a lot of interest in mechanical works. He had a set of
tools made by him and with those tools he made few curious things.
His grandmother was proud to say that one day he would become an important
workman. He made a clock which could work on dropping of water. Besides that he
made a sun dial. Some of her friends advised her to apprentice him to a clockmaker.
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Isaac possessed the quality to get knowledge with simple methods. He found out the
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strength of the wind by jumping against the wind.
There was a windmill near his grandmother’s house. He used to visit the windmill
and learned how it worked. With the knowledge he made a small windmill which could
work and make the grans into powder.
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GLOSSARY
ingenuity (n) - the ability to invent things / creativity
contrived (v) - created / invented
apprentice (v) - works for someone to learn skills
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acquiring (v) - getting knowledge or skill
pried (v) - investigated
hopper (n) - funnel shaped bin for feeding grains
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Meanings
beheld - saw
destined - meant
mystery
reside
aid
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a secret
stay
help
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curious - rare
vast - huge
manufactured - made
weary - tired
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capital - excellent
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tossing - flinging, throwing

confessed - admitted
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dwelt - lived
frequently - regularly
thither (old usage) - there
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sufficient - enough
converted - changed
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Opposites
mystery × known
kind × cruel
possessed × lacked
ingenuity × ignorance
curious × common
manufactured × destroyed
acquiring × losing
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frequently × rarely
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sufficient × insufficient
Read and Understand
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1. Issac Newton was born at Woolsthrope.
2. Grand mother was advised to apprentice him to a clock maker.
3. Isaac made a clock, by the dropping of water.
4. The sun-dial made by Isaac is still in existence at Woolsthrope.
5. Isaac constructed a model of the windmill.
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B. Choose the correct synonyms for the italicized words.
1. Isaac was chiefly remarkable for his ingenuity.
a. common b. notable c. neglected d. unknown Ans: b)
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2. He will make a capital workman.
a. wealth b. excellent c. profitable d. head Ans: d)
3. Nobody could tell what the sunshine was composed of.
4.
a. made
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b. known c. full
He cared little for earthly fame and honors.
d. felt Ans: a)
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a. disrespect b. attraction c. proud d. popularity Ans: d)
ADDITIONAL

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1. She beheld her new-born babe.

a) told b) saw c) spoke d) listened
2. He was destined to explain many matters
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a) meant b) wanted c) jumped d) informed

3. He was destined to explain many matters which had been a mystery.
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a) story b) fiction c) experience d) secret

4. Mrs. Newton went to reside at North Witham.
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a) go b) stay c) leave d) see

5. In his early years, Isaac was chiefly remarkable for his ingenuity in all mechanical
occupations.
a) creativity b) information c) experience d) tolerance
6. With the aid of these, Isaac contrived to make many curious articles.
a) booked b) went c) pained d) created
a) pain b) help c) importance d) secret
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a) common b) wonderful c) rare d) useful
9. The neighbours looked with vast admiration at the things which Isaac manufactured.
a) huge b) tiny c) important d) strong
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10. The neighbours looked with vast admiration at the things which Isaac manufactured.
a) showed b) attached c) made d) lost
11. And his old grandmother was never weary of talking about him.
a) won b) tired c) interested d) lost
12. A ship sails across the face of the clock, and is seen tossing up and down on the
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waves.
a) throwing b) jumping c) swimming d) running
13. It must be confessed that there are few boys, or men either to tell what o’clock it
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is.
a) controlled b) uncontrolled c) admitted d) rejected
14. ………. on the corner of the house where Isaac dwelt.
a) left b) went a c) saw d) lived
15. Isaac possessed a wonderful faculty of acquiring knowledge by the simplest
means.
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a) gaining b) rejecting c) destroying d) showing
16. Isaac was in the habit of going thither frequently.
a) slowly b) fast c) regularly d) soon
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a) here b) nowhere c) there d) where

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18. While the mill was at rest, he pried into its internal machinery.
a) investigated b) booked c) read d) clapped
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19. … was sufficient to set the sails in motion.

a) important b) legal c) moral d) enough
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20. They would soon be converted into snow-white flour.

a) heard b) changed c) seen d) played
1. b 2. a 3. d 4. b 5. a 6. d 7. b 8. c 9. a 10. c
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Answers
11. b 12. a 13. c 14. d 15. a 16. d 17. c 18. a 19. d 20. b
Choose the best antonym of the underlined word.
a) secret b) information c) warning d) known
2. Old grandmother was very kind to him.
a) cruel b) benign c) kith d) reading
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a) importance b) rare c) common d) working
4. The neighbors looked with vast admiration at the things which Isaac manufactured.
a) made b) destroyed c) gifted d) unknown
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means.
a) gaining b) accepting c) telling d) losing
a) rarely b) always c) commonly d) slowly
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7. …. was sufficient to set the sails in motion.
a) enough b) insufficient c) enjoyed d) delight
Answers 1. d 2. a 3. c 4. b 5. d 6. a 7. b
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SECTION - II
SUMMARY
a
Isaac’s friends were delighted to see the windmill. He kept a small rat as the
miller. When Isaac grew older his mind had bigger ideas to fulfill in the world. He had
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to do more important things than manufacturing toys. He spent most of the time
gazing at the stars and wondered whether they were worlds like our world. He thought
about their distance and what force kept them there.
When Isaac was fourteen his mother lost her second husband. So she took him to
her place to look after her farming. But she showed interest in gathering knowledge.
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So she sent him to school, after he was sent to Cambridge University. He was the first
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one to find out the nature of light and the composition of sunlight. From the falling
of an apple he found out the force of gravitation. He found out the laws by which the
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planets were guided. He used to spend night after night gazing at the heavenly bodies
through his telescope.
Newton lived to be a very old man, renowned thinker and was made a Member
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of Parliament, and received the honor of knighthood from the king. He said that what
he learnt was only small part compared to the vastness of knowledge available in the
world. He said “I seem to myself like a child, playing on the sea-shore, and picking up
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here and there a curious shell or a pretty pebble, while the boundless ocean of Truth
lies undiscovered before me.”In 1727, when he was 85 he died.
GLOSSARY
enchanted (v) - delighted
miniature (adj) - very small model
curiosity (n) - eagerness
accustomed (v) - something familiar with
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gazing (v) - looking steadily and intently
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ceased (v) - stopped
Meanings
enchanted - delighted, charmed
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pretty - beautiful
deficiency - shortage
probable - likely, possible
reverential - respectful
assist - support
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gazing - looking
composed - made
ceased - stopped
endowed - gifted
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ADDITIONAL
1.
a
Isaac’s playmates were enchanted with his new windmill.
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a) delighted b) informed c) made d) changed
2. They thought that nothing so pretty had ever been seen in the whole world.
a) ugly b) witty c) beautiful d) close
3. He set himself to consider how the deficiency should be supplied.
a) sufficiently b) slowly c) place d) shortage
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4. At night, I think it probable, he looked up with reverential curiosity to the stars.

a) acceptable b) possible c) intention d) knowledge
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a) respectful b) possible c) probable d) searching
6. Isaac’s mother wished her son to assist her in managing the farm at Woolsthorpe.
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a) go b) see c) support d) find

7. Isaac was accustomed to spend night after night in a lofty tower-----
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a) informed b) familiar c) noticed d) looked

8. Isaac was gazing at the heavenly bodies through a telescope.
a) asking b) reading c) writing d) looking
9. …. or rather he ceased to live on earth.
a) stopped b) continued c) opened d) seen
10. Other great astronomers, besides Newton have been endowed with mechanical
genius.
a) left b) gifted c) entered d) wounded
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Opposites
enchanted × repelled
pretty × ugly
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deficiency × sufficiency
probable × unlikely
ceased × continued
Read and Understand
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A. Choose the correct antonym for the italicized word
1. His Grandmother was very kind to him.
a. affectionate b. loving c. disrespectful d. cruel Ans: d)
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2. The boy seemed to have a taste for mathematics.
a. delicious b. sweet c. dislike d. against Ans: c)
3. Isaac possessed a wonderful faculty of acquiring knowledge.
4.
a. owned b. controlleda c. lacks
He was observed to be usually busy with his tools.
d. have Ans: c)
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a. common b. rarely c. unwantedly d. usually Ans: b)
1. Isaac’s playmates were enchanted with his new windmill.
a) attracted b) charmed c) delighted d) repelled
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2. They thought that nothing so pretty had ever been seen in the whole world.
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a) likely b) possible c) unlikely d) feasible

4. … or rather he ceased to live on earth.
a) stopped b) continued c) accepted d) refused
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Answers 1. d 2. a 3. c 4. b
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B. Answer the following questions in a sentence or two.

1. Who was taking care of Newton after his father’s death?
Newton’s grandmother was taking care of him after his father’s death.
2. What did Isaac manufacture at his young age?
Isaac manufactured a clock which could run on dropping of water.
3. How did the young boy find the strength of the wind?
The young Isaac jumped against the wind to find out the strength of the wind.
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4. Why were his friends attracted by the windmill?
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Isaac’s friends were attracted by the windmill because they thought that nothing
so pretty, and so wonderful, had ever been seen in the whole world.
5. How was Newton honoured by the king?
Newton was made a Member of Parliament, and received the honor of knighthood
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from the king.
C. Answer the following in about 100 words.

1. Why did Newton’s friends advice his grand mother to apprentice him to
a clockmaker?
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This essay ‘Sir Isaac Newton – The Ingenious Scientist’ has been an
excerpt from Nathanial Hawthorn’s ‘True Stories from History and Biography’.
Isaac Newton was born on the Christmas day in the year 1642 at Woolsthorpe
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in England.When Isaac’s father died, his mother married a clergyman and left
Isaac with his grandmother. She sent him to school. He showed a lot of interest
in mechanical works. He had a set of tools made by him and with those tools
he made few curious things. His grandmother was proud to say that one day
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he would become an important workman. He made a clock which could work
on dropping of water. Besides that he made a sun dial. So some of her friends
advised her to apprentice him to a clockmaker.
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2. How did Newton learn about the way a windmill operated?
This essay ‘Sir Isaac Newton – The Ingenious Scientist’ has been an excerpt
from Nathanial Hawthorn’s ‘True Stories from History and Biography’. Not far from
his grandmother’s residence there was a windmill, which operated on a new plan.
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Isaac was in the habit of going there frequently, and would spend whole hours in
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examining its various parts. While the mill was at rest, he investigated its internal
machinery. When its broad sails were set in motion by the wind, he watched the
process by which the mill-stones were made to revolve, and crush the grain that
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was put into the hopper.

3. Mention some of his inventions.
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This essay ‘Sir Isaac Newton – The Ingenious Scientist’ has been an
excerpt from Nathanial Hawthorn’s ‘True Stories from History and Biography’.
When Isaac’s father died, his mother married a clergyman and left Isaac with his
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grandmother. He had a set of tools made by him and with those tools he made
few curious things. He made a clock which could work on dropping of water.
Besides that he made a sun dial. Isaac possessed the quality to get knowledge
with simple methods. He found out the strength of the wind by jumping against
the wind. There was a windmill near his grandmother’s house. He used to visit
the windmill and learned how it worked. With the knowledge he made a small
windmill which could work and make the grains into powder. From the falling of
an apple he found out the force gravitation.
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VOCABULARY
Prefix and Suffix
Prefix
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Exercise
a. Underline the prefix in each word in the boxes
unlock rewrite dislike unsafe remix relocate
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distrust untrue unhook unlucky disown disclose
Suffix
b. Pick a suitable prefix and suffix from the given box and complete the
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following words.
able ,ful, ly, sub, ion, un, tri, re, im, mis
miscall
subcategory
improper
a comfortable
misunderstand
successful
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equally tricolour
construction newly
Syllabification
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a. Syllabify the following words
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1. education – ed-u-ca-tion
2. school – school
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3. college – col-lege
4. English – Eng-lish
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5. opportunity – op-por-tu-ni-ty
6. friend – friend
7. teacher – tea–cher
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8. simultaneously – si-mul-ta-ne-ous-ly
9. laboratory – lab-o-ra-to-ry
10. beneficiary – ben-e-fi-ci-ar-y
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LISTENING
Listen to the passage carefully and write the answer.

Questions :
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1. Name the scientist.
Sir Alexander Fleming.
2. What did he discover?
He discovered penicillin.
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3. Who approached the scientist?
Two journalists approached the scientist.
4. What was the question asked by the journalist?
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The question asked by the journalist was what the scientist was thinking then.
5. When did they meet the scientist?
They met the scientist when he was about to take breakfast.
SPEAKING
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Take a few minutes and make hints of the picture. Arrange your thoughts.
Using the points you write, deliver a small speech focusing the issue
picturised here. Give an interesting and informative speech. Your speech
should include the cause and the solution.
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Pollution
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I. Air pollution
a. from the factories
b. from vehicles
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II. Water pollution
a. from the companies’ sewage water
b. from the plastic things thrown into the river.
In the modern society we have pollution everywhere. Mainly we have air pollution
and water pollution. Because of these pollution we cannot breathe healthy air and we
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cannot drink pure water. This affects our health beyond our knowledge. It is painful
to realise that man is responsible for this. Because of his greediness he spoils nature.
If nature is spoilt we are the one to reap the consequences. Trees will be without
leaves for sometimes and then all the trees will die. Man cannot live without nature.
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So he should realise his mistake and this is the right time. For him to correct himself.
Whatever he does, he should think that it should not affect nature. Pure nature, pure
life for men.
WRITING
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H) Write a character sketch of any character from a fiction that has made an
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impact on you.
Oliver Twist
As the child hero of a melodramatic novel of social protest written by Charles
Dickens, Oliver Twist is meant to appeal more to our sentiments than to our literary
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sensibilities. On many levels, Oliver is not a believable character, because although he
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is raised in corrupt surroundings, his purity and virtue are absolute. Throughout the
novel, Dickens uses Oliver’s character to challenge the Victorian idea that paupers and
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criminals are already evil at birth, arguing instead that a corrupt environment is the
source of vice. At the same time, Oliver’s incorruptibility undermines some of Dickens’s
assertions. Oliver is shocked and horrified when he sees the Artful Dodger and Charley
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Bates pick a stranger’s pocket and again when he is forced to participate in a burglary.
Oliver’s moral scruples about the sanctity of property seem inborn in him, just as
Dickens’s opponents thought that corruption is inborn in poor people. Furthermore,
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other pauper children use rough Cockney slang, but Oliver, oddly enough, speaks in
proper King’s English. His grammatical fastidiousness is also inexplicable, as Oliver
presumably is not well-educated. Even when he is abused and manipulated, Oliver
does not become angry or indignant. When Sikes and Crackit force him to assist in a
robbery, Oliver merely begs to be allowed to “run away and die in the fields.” Oliver
does not present a complex picture of a person torn between good and evil—instead,
he is goodness incarnate.
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GRAMMAR
Prepositions
a) Fill in the blanks by using correct preposition.
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1. We go to school on Mondays, but not on Sunday
2. Christmas falls on 25th December.
3. Buy me a present for my birthday.
4. Families often argue at Christmas time.
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5. I work faster at night.
6. Her shift finished at 7 p.m.
Modal Verbs
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Exercise
I. Use polite request when we seek help from others.
a)
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Fill in the blanks using would you or could you.
1. Could you please close the door?
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2. Could you please open the window?
3. Would you mind going to the back bench?
4. Would you please bring some water for me?
b) Use the phrases could you or would you in the following situations with your
friend.
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1. Ask the policeman for directions.

Could you please direct me to the bus stand?
2. You need to borrow your friend’s bike.
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Would you please lend your bike to me?

3. You would need to exchange the book purchased.
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Would you please exchange the book?

4. You want to open your classroom window
Could you please open the classroom window?
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POEM
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*Making Life Worth While 3
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– George Eliot
WARM UP
Observe the pictures and write the moral values. Share your experience.
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•
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We should take of animals like cats, dogs etc. We should give them food and show
love and tenderness.
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• It is advisable to not tease or make unpleasant comments on others. We should
be empathetic.
• Helping the differently-abled people is our bounden duty. They are our fellow-
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beings. We should treat them as our brothers.
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• We should hep the visually challenged people cross the road or get into the bus.
We should be sympathetic towards them. Last Sunday, on the way to the market,
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I saw a puppy. It looked dull. I bought a biscuit packet. I gave the biscuits to the
small dog. It hungrily ate them. I felt happy about it.
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SUMMARY
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George Eliot is the poet of the poem ‘Making life Worthwhile’. George Eliot, was
an English novelist, poet, journalist, translator, and one of the leading writers of the
Victorian era.The poet advises us to gather the good qualities such as grace, kindness,
aspiration and inspiration, courage, faith from the people we meet. We should learn
the good from every person who comes to our contact even if it is a slightest contact.
We may get from them some little charm, one kind thought, a hope or an ambition to
achieve a desire or wish. It may help us to enter with courage the unknown world. It
may give us a faith to face the evils and obstacles of life. A quick look at the brighter
side of life will make our life valuable. Then heaven would be our inherited property.
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GLOSSARY
grace (n) - elegance; charm.
aspiration (n) - a hope or ambition of achieving something, desire, wish.
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courage (n) - bravery, valour.
gleam (n) - shine brightly.
glimpse (n) - glance, quick look.
worthwhile (adj) - valuable, purposeful.
heritage (n) - inheritance.
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Read and Understand
1. Comprehension questions.
1. What should we learn from every soul?
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We should learn the good qualities such as grace, kindness, aspiration and
inspiration, courage, faith from the people we meet.
2. What qualities will help us to brave the thickening ills of life?
3.
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Our faith will help us to brave the thickening ills of life.
Why should we make this life worthwhile?
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We should make this life worthwhile to enjoy a successful life.
4. What does the poet assure if we make our life worthwhile?
The poet assures us if we make our life worthwhile heaven would be our property.
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1. We should have a kindly thought in life.

2. A bit of courage is needed for the darkening sky.
3. One must have a glimpse of brighter skies to make the life worthwhile.
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ADDITIONAL
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Read the following lines and answer the questions given below.
1. Be it the slightest contact -
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Get there from some good;

Some little grace; one kindly thought;
a) From where do we get some good?
We get some good from our contacts even if it is the slightest contact
b) Pick out the rhyming words from these lines.
contact – thought
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2. One bit of courage
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For the darkening sky;
One gleam of faith
To brave the thickening ills of life;
a) What do we need to enter the unknown life?
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We need a bit of courage to enter the unknown life
b) How do we face the bad effects of life?
We face the bad effects of life with a ray of faith.
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SUPPLEMENTARY
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The Three Questions 3
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Leo Tolstoy
SUMMARY
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There was a king who had three questions in his mind. He wanted to get the
answer for those three questions. The questions were – what was the right time for
every action? Who were the most necessary people? How might he know what the
most important thing to do was? He made an announcement to the public that the
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person who gave fitting answers to those questions would be rewarded.
Many people came forward to answer those questions. They gave different
answers. Some said that to know the right time for every action, one must draw up in
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advance a table of days, months, and years, and must live strictly according to it. One
should always attend to all that was going on, and then do what was most needful.
The king should have a council of wise men who would help him to fix the proper time
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for everything.Some said the people whom the king most needed were his councilors;
others, the priests; others, the doctors; while some said the warriors were the most
necessary. To the third question, as to what was the most important occupation, some
replied that the most important thing was science. Others said it was skill in warfare;
and others, again, that it was religious worship. The king was not convinced with the
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answers.
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He decided to consult a hermit who lived in the wood. As he did never leave his
place the king decided to go to him. He left his bodyguards little away and went alone
to the hermit. When the king went, the hermit was digging the ground. The king told
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him his three questions and asked for answers. The hermit without answering the
questions went on digging. The king took the spade from him and dug the ground for
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the hermit. Then the king reminded the hermit about the questions. By the time a
man was running with bleeding stomach. The king bandaged him and he was carried
inside the hermit’s hut. The king was tired and slept there.
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When he woke up it took sometimes for him to realise where he was. He saw the
strange man lying on the bed gazing at him. The man asked the king to forgive him.
He opened his identity to the king. He said that he belonged to his enemy king and he
waited in the wood to kill the king. As the king did not return to his palace he came
here to kill him. On the way he was attacked by the bodyguards who recognised him.
He was very much touched by the kindness of the king who had dressed his wound
and he was responsible for his life now. He asked the king to forgive him and offered
his service to him.
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The king went to the hermit who was sowing the seeds. He asked him answers
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for his questions. The hermit said that he got the answers already. The hermit told the
king that if he had not pitied him and had not dug the pit he would have returned to his
palace. If so, he would have been killed by the bearded man. So the most important
time was when he was digging the beds; and the hermit was the most important man;
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and to do him good was his most important business. When that man ran to them, the
most important time was when he was attending to him, for if he had not bound up his
wounds he would have died without having made peace with him. So he was the most
important man, and what he did for him was his most important business. The most
important time was the only time when he had any power. The most necessary person
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was the one with whom he was.The most important affair was to do that person good,
because for that purpose alone was man sent into this world.
GLOSSARY
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proclaimed (v) - announced officially
absorbed (v) - took in or soaked up
renowned (v) - famous, eminent, distinguished, prominent
affairs (n) - event, incident
Read and Understand

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A. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
1. The king wanted to know the answers for _______ questions.
a) three b) five c) nine Ans: a)
2. The hermit lived in a _______.
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a) cottage b) palace c) wood Ans: c)
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3. _______ widely renowned for his wisdom.

a) hermit b) messengers c) warriors Ans: a)
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B. Fill in the blanks

1. The answer for the first question was to have a time table to fix the proper time
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for everything.
2. Wise men were referred to know the right time for every action.
3. The king decided to consult a hermit.
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C. Who said these words?

i. “They all answered his questions differently”.
The King.
ii. How can I learn to do the right thing at the right time?
The King.
iii. “Now rest awhile – and let me work a bit”?
The hermit.
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D. Answer the following questions.
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1. What were the king’s questions?
i. How could one learn to do the right thing at the right time?
ii. Who were the people one most need, and to whom should one therefore, pay
more attention than to the rest?
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iii. What were the most important things to do?”
2. Was the king satisfied with the answers? Why?
The king was not satisfied with the answers because he got different answers.
3. Why was the king advised to go to the magicians?
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The king was advised to go to the magicians to know the right time to do
everything.
4. Whose advice did the people say would be important to the king in
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answer to the second question?
Some said the people the king most needed were his councilors; others, the
priests; others, the doctors; while some said the warriors were the most necessary.
GLOSSARY
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moaning (v) - sob, cry
unfasten (v) - undo, disconnect, untie, disjoin
revived (v) - restored to life or consciousness
crouched (v) - bent, stopped (down)
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threshold (n) - doorstep, entrance

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seized (v) - snatched, grabbed, held of suddenly and forcibly

ambush (n) - surprise attack, trap, entrap, pounce on
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Read and Understand

A. Write ‘True or False’ for the following statement.
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1. The bearded man was an enemy of the king. True

2. The king and the hermit refused to help the wounded man. False
3. The wounded man asked for the king’s forgiveness. True
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4. The king promised to restore the property of the bearded man. True
B. Match the words in column ‘A’ with their meanings in column ‘B’.
Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’ Answers

Physician - bring back medical practitioner
Restore - surprise attack bring back
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Repent - medical practitioner regret
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Ambush - regret surprise attack
C. Answers the following questions.
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1. Who came running out of the wood? What happened to him?
A bearded stranger came running out of the wood. He was wounded in the
stomach and was bleeding.
2. How did the king and the hermit restore the life of a wounded man?
The king bandaged the wounded man and gave him fresh water to drink. Then
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he was carried to the hermit’s hut to take rest.
3. Why did the king sleep through the night?
The king was very tired because of the hard work he had done the previous day.
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4. What were the changes in the behaviour of the wounded man at the
end?
The wounded man asked forgiveness from the king whom he wanted to kill. He
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offered to be the slave of the king.
Answer the following in 100 words.
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1. What were the answers to the three questions? What is the message of
the hermit?
The king went to the hermit who was sowing the seeds. He asked him
answers for his questions. The hermit said that he got the answers already. The
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hermit told the king that if he had not pitied him and had not dug the pit he would
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have returned to his palace. If so, he would have been killed by the bearded
man. So the most important time was when he was digging the beds; and the
hermit was the most important man; and to do him good was his most important
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business. The most important affair was to do that person good.

2. Why did the bearded man ask for the king’s forgiveness? What did the
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king do to show his forgiveness?

The king told him his three questions to the hermit and asked for answers.
By the time a man was running with bleeding stomach. The king bandaged him
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and he was carried inside the hermit’s hut. The king was tired and slept there. He
saw the strange man lying on the bed gazing at him. The man asked the king
to forgive him. He opened his identity to the king. He said that he belonged to
his enemy king and he waited in the wood to kill the king. As the king did not
return to his palace he came here to kill him. On the say he was attacked by the
bodyguards who recognised him. He was very much touched by the kindness of
the king who had dressed his wound and he was responsible for his life now. He
asked the king to forgive him and offered his service to him.
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ADDITIONAL
Choose the best option and fill the blanks.

1. The king informed the __________ about his three questions.
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a) courtiers b) villagers c) friends d) kingdom
2. The king decided to meet a __________ to get the answers for his questions.
a) hermit b) friend c) teacher d) courtier
3. When the king saw the hermit, he was __________.
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a) building a hut b) digging the ground
c) cutting down a tree d) painting his hut
4. The king offered to __________ for the hermit.
a) dig the ground b) give money c) carry water d) carry wood
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5. The bearded man was running with a bleeding __________.
a) nose b) eye c) stomach d) leg
6.
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b) talk to
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The bearded man asked the king to __________ him.
a) offer c) listen to
The bearded man wanted to __________ the king.
d) forgive
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a) award b) kill c) carry d) tell
8. The king got the answers for his questions from the __________.
a) hermit b) councilor c) teacher d) courtier
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Answers 1. d 2. a 3. b 4. a 5. c 6. d 7. b 8. b
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Identify the character or speaker

1. The man pressed his hand against his stomach. - the bearded man
2. “I do not know you and have nothing to forgive for you.” - the king
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3. “I am the enemy of yours who swore to revenge himself for you.”

- the bearded man
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4. “I will serve you as the most faithful slave.” - the bearded man
5. Promised to restore his property - the king
6. “You have already been answered.” - the hermit
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7. “If you had not pitied my weakness yesterday that man would have attacked
you.” - the hermit
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STEP TO SUCCESS
Read the English folk tale given below and fill up the blank spaces with
suitable words.
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There were once three tortoises – a father, a mother and a baby. On one fine
morning during spring, they decided that they would like to go for a picnic. They picked
the place where they would go: a nice wood at some distance, and they began to put
their things together. They got tins of cheese, vegetable, meat and fruits. They were
ready for the picnic. They set out carrying their baskets after eighteen months they sat
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down for rest. They enjoyed the picnic very much.
that, and, and, on, after, where
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UNIT TEST - 3
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ENGLISH
Class: 8 Marks: 20
SECTION - A
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1. Isaac contrived to make many curious articles.
a) planned b) created c) displayed d) bought
2. ...or rather he ceased to live on earth.
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a) desired b) disliked c) stopped d) preferred
1. ...it must be confessed that there are few boys....
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a) denied b) agreed c) said d) disagreed
2. While his spirit animated a mortal body.
a) continuous b) temporary c) deathless d) physical
C. Answer any two of the following questions in one or two sentences
a 2×2=4
1. Why did some of Newtons’ friends advise his grandmother to apprentice him to a
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clock-maker?
2. How did young Newton find the strength of the wind?
3. How was Newton honoured by the king?
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1. One glimpse of brighter skies
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To make this life worthwhile

And heaven a surer heritage
a) What must one have from the sky to make this life worthwhile?
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b) Give the meaning ‘glimpse’.
SECTION - C
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1. Some said the people the king most needed were ________
a) his councilors b) his friends c) his ministers d) his relatives
2. There is only one time that is important ________
a) yesterday b) today c) tomorrow d) now
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1. Add a suitable prefix to the word given by choosing the best option ‘___balance’
a) un b) im c) il d) dis
2. Add a suitable suffix to the word by choosing the best option ‘depend___’
a) ance b) ly c) ence d) less
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3. Syllabify the following words. 2×1=2
a) qualification b) immediate
SECTION - D
V. A. Fill in the blanks by choosing correct prepositions. 2×1=2
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1. We have breakfast ________ the morning.
a) by b) at c) on d) in
2. I was born ________ the outbreak of COVID-19.
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a) in b) with c) after d) on
B. Fill in the blanks by choosing correct modal verbs. 2×1=2
1. I am extremely tired. I ________ not walk fast.
2.
a) may b) might a c) would
________ You please switch on the fan?
d) can
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a) shall b) could c) can d) may
Answer Key
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B) 1. a 2. c
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b) look
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IV A. 1. b 2. c
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My Reminiscence 4
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– Rabindranath Tagore
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• Read the quote and observe the picture.
• Complete this graphic organiser.
• Remember to use suitable adjectives.
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pure
water
calm
tall trees
atmosphere
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waterfall place
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SUMMARY
Rabindranath Tagore in this lesson ‘My Reminiscence’ recollects his old memory.
These Reminiscences were written and published by the Author in his fiftieth year,
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shortly before he started on a trip to Europe and America for his failing health in
1912.He stayed in his brother’s house. The house was near the river the Ganges at
Chandermogre. He remembered the exciting days and nights he had spent with the
river. But now many changes had come over the place. The river side houses had
been changed into mills which gave out smoke.
Life had changed a lot. Even the mental rest was reduced. But those days he
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spent happily. He spent some rainy afternoons singing excitedly Vaishana songs. He
would travel in a boat in other afternoons accompanied by his brother who played the
violin for his songs. They would come back when the moon rose over the trees. Then
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they would sit on the terrace facing the river. By that time the river was very silent in
the moon light.
The house was known as ‘Moran’s Garden’. The steps from the river led to the
verandah of the house. The rooms in the houses were not arranged in the same level;
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some rooms were reached only with the help of some stairs. The sitting room had
some pictures. One of them showed two persons swinging on a swing hanging from a
branch. In another picture a broad flight of steps leading into some castle-like palace,
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up and down which men and women in festive dress were going and coming. The
topmost room of the house was in a round tower with windows opening to every side.
He used this room for writing poetry. From this room only the top of the trees and the
open sky could be seen.
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GLOSSARY
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ineffable (adj) - beyond expression too great to be expressed

languid (adj) - moving slowly
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plaintive (adj) - sounding sad

ministrations (n) - the act of helping or caring
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wrought (v) - caused

clustering (v) - forming a group
belching (v) - to let air come up
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veritable (adj) - more exciting

garb (n) - clothes
Meanings
reminiscence - recollection, memories
outset - starting
indeed - certainly
clustering - grouping
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rear - back
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glare - shine
siesta - rest, sleep
sacred - holy
frenzy - wildness
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varying - changing
fringe - border
glimmered - shone
dense - thick, dark
foliage - vegetation
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checkered - uneven
festive - cheerful
garb - dress
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revelry - merriment
Opposites
ineffable × commonplace
languid
plaintive
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happy
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modern × ancient
sacred × profane, unholy
frenzy × calm
reduced × increased
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checkered × even
revelry × mourning
ADDITIONAL
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1. I returned home from the outset of my second voyage to England.

a) failure b) success c) starting d) gift
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2. Again those ineffable days and nights, languid with joy .....
a) indescribable b) impossible c) insatiable d) intangible
a) busily b) fast c) immovable d) leisurely
4 ...... sad with longing, attuned to the plaintive babbling of the river
a) happy b) sad c) closely d) slowly
5. Here it felt indeed like home.
a) certainly b) doubtful c) immediately d) sweetly
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6. In these I recognised the ministrations of a Mother.
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a) caring b) face c) picture d) involvement
7. That was not so very long ago, and yet time has wrought many changes.
a) taken b) spoilt c) informed d) caused
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8. Our little riverside nests, clustering under their surrounding greenery, have been
replaced by mills.
a) scattering b) getting c) grouping d) spoiling
9. In the midday glare of modern life even our hours of mental siesta have been
narrowed down to the lowest limit.
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a) spice b) shine c) work d) tired
10. In the midday glare of modern life even our hours of mental siesta have been
narrowed down to the lowest limit
a) wake b) woke c) sleep d) fight
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11. ...... so many dedicated lotus blossoms floating down the sacred stream.
a) holy b) profane c) unholy d) important
12. Some rainy afternoons I spent in a veritable frenzy, singing away old Vaishnava
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songs to my own tunes.
a) calm b) important c) slow d) exciting
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a) happiness b) wildness c) sadness d) calmness
14. We went on varying the mode of our music with the declining day.
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a) changing b) unchanging c) striking d) playing
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a) bark b) root c) border d) leaves
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16. The moonlight glimmered over the smooth flowing stream.

a) comprehended b) shone
c) disappeared d) intended
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17. One of the pictures was of a swing hanging from a branch half-hidden in dense
foliage.
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a) thin b) slight c) proper d) thick

18. One of the pictures was of a swing hanging from a branch half-hidden in dense
foliage,
a) vegetation b) city c) town d) houses
19. In the checkered light and shade of this bower, two persons were swinging;
a) even b) uneven c) bright d) dim
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20. Men and women in festive garb were going and coming.
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a) lights b) moments c) dress d) decoration
a) sad b) near c) handful d) cheerful
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22. Some far-away long-forgotten revelry seemed to be expressing itself in silent
words of light;
a) merriment b) plaintive c) tragic d) strong
1. c 2. a 3. d 4. b 5. a 6. a 7. d 8. c 9. b 10. c
Answers 11. a 12. d 13. b 14. a 15. c 16. b 17. d 18. a 19. b 20. c
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21. d 22. a
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a) indescribable b) commonplace c) controllable d) solid
2. Again those ineffable days and nights, languid with joy ....
a) vigorous b) lazy c) leisure d) slow
3.
a) sad
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.... sad with longing, attuned to the plaintive babbling of the river
b) decorated c) attractive d) happy
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4. In the midday glare of modern life .....
a) recent b) new c) ancient d) proper
5. ..... so many dedicated lotus blossoms floating down sacred stream.
a) holy b) unholy c) known d) unknown
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a) calm b) wildness c) agitated d) angry
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7. The fringe of trees on the bank was reduced to a deep shadow.

a) condensed b) bargained c) upset d) increased
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8. Men and women in festive garbwere going and coming.

a) cheerful b) mournful c) wonderful d) loveable
9. In the checkered light and shade of this bower, two persons were swinging;
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a) uneven b) slight c) even d) great

10. Some far-away long-forgotten revelry seemed to be expressing itself in silent
words of light;
a) mourning b) merriment c) partying d) enjoyment
Answers 1. b 2. a 3. d 4. c 5. b 6. a 7. d 8. b 9. c 10. a
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Read and Understand
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1. The author speaks about the river _________. Ans: Ganges
2. The author’s brother’s name is _________. Ans: Jyotirindra
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3. The _________ glimmered over the smooth flowing stream. Ans: moonlight
4. The beauty of Bengal and the Ganges served as _________ and _________ to
the author. Ans: food, drink
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B. Answer the following in one or two sentences.
1. Quote the expressions from the text when the author sees the Ganges
again.
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“Again those ineffable days and nights, languid with joy, sad with longing, attuned
to the plaintive babbling of the river along the cool shade of its wooded banks.”
2. In what ways have the river and its bank changed?
a
The little riverside houses, clustering under their surrounding greenery, have been
replaced by mills which now, dragon-like, everywhere rear their hissing heads,
giving forth black smoke.
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3. How were the rooms arranged in his house?
The rooms in the houses were not arranged in the same level; some rooms were
reached only with the help of some stairs.
C. Answer the following in a paragraph.

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1. How does the author spend his afternoon ? Explain.

Rabindranath Tagore in this lesson ‘My Reminiscence’ recollects his old
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memory. These Reminiscences were written and published by the Author in his
fiftieth year, shortly before he started on a trip to Europe and America for his failing
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health in 1912. He stayed in his brother’s house. The house was near the river
the Ganges at Chandermogre. He spent some rainy afternoons singing excitedly
vaishana songs. He would travel in a boat in other afternoons accompanied by
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his brother who played the violin for his songs. They would come back when the
moon rose over the trees. Then they would sit on the terrace facing the river. By
that time the river was very silent in the moon light.
2. Describe how the river looks when he rows back.
Rabindranath Tagore in this lesson ‘My Reminiscence’ recollects his old
memory. These Reminiscences were written and published by the Author in his
fiftieth year, shortly before he started on a trip to Europe and America for his
failing health in 1912. He stayed in his brother’s house. The house was near the
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river the Ganges at Chandermogre. Beginning with the Puravi he went on varying
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the mode of their music with the declining day, he saw, on reaching the Behaga,
the western sky close the doors of its factory of golden toys, and the moon on the
east rise over the edge of trees.
3. Draw the images in the box after reading the text carefully.
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VOCABULARY
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Clipped Words
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a. Find out the clipped words for the following.

1. aeroplane - plane
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2. microphone - phone
3. exhibition - exhibit
4. kilogram - kilo
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5. cafeteria - cafe
b. Find and use the clipped words in your own sentence.
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1. photograph - photo I took many photos when I went to Ooty.

2. gymnasium - gym He regularly goes to gym
3. luncheon - lunch We went to a hotel to have lunch
4. advertisement - ad She wants to act in an ad
5. zoological park - zoo We visited a zoo yesterday.
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Blends
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a. Find out the blended words for the following.
1. international + police - interpol
2. helicopter + pad - helipad
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3. motor + hotel - motel
4. education + satellite - edusate
5. electronic + commerce - e-commerce
b. Use the blended words in your own sentence.
1. electrocute – Unfortunately she was electrocuted because of her
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carelessness
2. spanglish – As she is Spain she speaks spanglish.
3. moped – He goes to school in his moped.
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4. brunch – As they did not have time to have breakfast they had brunch
on the way
5. smog – On the way to Simla we enjoyed the smog.
IDIOMS a
Match with the meanings for the following Idioms.
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1. a piece of cake – Moving very slowly
2. on cloud nine – easy
3. perfect ten – Blissfully happy
4. at a snail’s pace – someone who is cherished above all others
5. apple of my eye – completely perfect
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Answer:
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1. a piece of cake – easy

2. on cloud nine – blissfully happy
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3. perfect ten – completely perfect

4. at a snail’s pace – moving very slowly
5. apple of my eye – someone who is cherished above all others
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Fill in the blanks with the meanings for the following Idioms.
1. take five take a short break 6. a couch potato idler
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2. pieces of eight in coins 7. the lion’s share the biggest part

3. black and blue beaten heavily 8. in black and white seeing things
in absolute
extremes
4. wild goose chase unsuccessful chase 9. drop the ball not taking
responsibilities
seriously
5. seventh heaven very happy 10. cat’s meow self-satisfied
person
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LISTENING
Listen to the Passage carefully and answers the following Questions:-

1. The Nobel Committee has been called a conservative body because
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(a) it is conservative in the choice of subjects.
(b) its members believe in conservative ideology.
(c) its members are old fashioned.
(d) it awards prizes only to those people who adopt a conservative approach.
Ans: a)
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2. In the beginning, the Nobel Committee ignored the great advances in
theoretical physics because
(a) they were different from other branches of physics.
(b) they were concerned with the theory and did not suggest its application.
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(c) the Committee felt that the discovery and invention in the field did not
contribute to the benefit of mankind.
(d) they proved to be merchants of death and hence dangerous to mankind.
3.
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The noble prize would not be given to
(a) a diplomat who negotiated a peace settlement
Ans: c)
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(b) a doctor who discovered a vaccine
(c) a composer who composed a symphony
(d) an author who wrote a novel Ans: c)
4. Alfred Nobel left his colossal fortune to the cause of progress in human
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knowledge because he
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(a) was ‘Europe’s richest vagabond’

(b) were a chemist, engineer and an aspiring poet
(c) felt guilty for having invented highly destructive things
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WRITING
Exercise:
1. Your school is going to organize an inter-school dance competition. Write a
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notice for your school notice board inviting all the interested students.
AKN HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL

Thanjaur
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NOTICE
September 12, 2020
INTER-SCHOOL DANCE COMPETITION
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Our school is hosting the Inter-School Dance Competition for classes 6 to 12
on October,14 at school auditorium. All the students talented in dance may
appear for the audition to be conducted in the presence of famous dancers
on October, 5 at 9 a.m..a
For further details, contact the undersigned.
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Shiela,
Secretary (Cultural in-charge).
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2. You are Santhosh, Secretary, Housing board, Officer’s colony, Thiruvarur.
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Water supply will be suspended for ten hours (10 a.m to 8 p.m) on 5th of
October for cleaning of the water tank. Write a notice in about 50 words
advising the residents to store water for a day.
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HOUSING BOARD OFFICER’S COLONY

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Thirucarur
NOTICE
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October 3, 2020
SUSPENSION OF WATER SUPPLY
This is to inform all the residents of our Colony that water supply will be
suspended for ten hours (10 am to 8pm) on October 5th for cleaning of the
water tank. Your inconvenience is regretted.
Santhosh,
Secretary.
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3. You are the head girl/boy of a Govt. High School. Your school is soon going
to publish the annual magazine next month. Write a notice for the notice
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board of your school inviting students to submit write-ups.
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Kumbakonam
NOTICE
January 10, 2021
WRITE-UPS FOR ANNUAL MAGAZINE
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Our school management has decided to publish our school annual magazine
next month ie. February. So this is the time for you to contribute your
articles, poems, tit-bits, drawing etc. to be published in our magazine. You
are requested to submit your write-ups and drawings on or before January
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31, 2021.
Sunder,
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Grammar
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Conjunctions / Connectors
a. Underline the conjunctions in the following sentences.
1. Revathy and Rohini are friends.
2. If you say so, I will believe it.
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3. Shekar is intelligent but careless.

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4. The bus was overcrowded so Arun avoided travelling in it.

5. Though Vinay is poor, he does not steal.
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b. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with suitable conjunctions from
the box:
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If, after, unless, until, and, till, although, so, because, but
1. I returned home _______ the bus had started.
2. I respect him ______ he is very strict.
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3. Sudharshan will succeed ______ he works hard.

4. Aravinth ______ Arun are classmates from their childhood.
5. You can’t have your fruits ______ you take your food.
Answers
1. because 2. although 3. if 4. and 5. until
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c. Choose the correct conjunctions from the options given in the brackets:
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1. Everyone likes him _______ he is very helpful. (because/for)
2. _______ it was cloudy, we decided to take an umbrella. (so/as)
3. Rathi found her watch _______ she had left it. (wherever/where)
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4. I don’t know _______ I can afford to buy a new dress or not.
(whether/why)
5. _______ he was ill, he went to the doctor. (as/though)
Answers
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1. because 2. as 3. where 4. whether
5. though
Sentence Pattern
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Exercise:
a. Choose the right pattern.
1. The wall collapsed. a
A. SV B. SVO C. SVIODO Ans: A
2. During the war, many people lost their homes.
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A. SVO B. SVIODO C. ASVO Ans: C
3. I promised the children a trip to the zoo.
A. SVO B. SVDOIO C. SVIODO Ans: C
4. In 1998, Frank moved to London.
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A. ASVA B. ASVO C. SVIODO Ans: A
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5. Pooja hired a bicycle.

A. SV B. SVO C. SVA Ans: B
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b. Write two sentences for each pattern.
The birds flew.

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1. SV
The boy jumped.
He bought a pen.
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2. SVO
She wrote a letter.
Chandru became the captain.
3. SVC
Gita was my teacher.
The birds flew over the trees.
4. SVA
The boy jumped into the well.
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They made him the captain.
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5. SVOC
Parents named him Jim.
She gave me the pen.
6. SVIODO
My uncle sent my mother a parcel.
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Yesterday the birds flew.
7. ASV
In summer the war broke out.
He jumped into the pond to find out the lost ring.
8. SVAA
The birds flew here and there to find food.
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POEM
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*A Thing of Beauty 4
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– John Keats
WARM UP
1. Do you admire the beauty of nature, animals, people, places or things?
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Discuss with your partner.
Yes, I admire the beauty of nature. Admiring nature gives us pleasure. It relieves
us of pulls and pressures. It makes our mind calm. It keeps us refreshed physically as
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well as mentally. It generates pleasant thoughts in us. It increases our creative powers.
SUMMARY
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‘A Thing of Beauty- is a poem taken from the poem titled - “Endymion - a poetic
romance” written by the famous poet John Keats. The poet says that a beautiful thing
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is a source of endless joy. It has eternal beauty which never fades away. A beautiful
thing is like a shady shelter which gives us a sleep full of sweet dreams, good health
and relaxation.
The poet says that beauty stays forever. It never fades away. Rather, it increases
with the passing time. The perception of the poet regarding beauty is that it never
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goes off with the passing time, rather it beautifies more and more. For the poet, beauty
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is like a beautiful shady tree under whose shade all the creatures can sleep peacefully
and enjoy good health.
The poet says that every day, it is the beauty which fills us with the spirit to live.
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It is the beauty which builds the desire in us to live through sad moments around us. It
is the beauty which is created by god helps us to remove the sadness from our hearts.
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Here the poet describes the beautiful things which are present on earth. These
are the son, the moon, trees, flowers (daffodils) and the rivers. Poet says that all these
things are like a blessing bestowed on all the creatures by earth. He further describes
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that the trees provide us with their shade, flowers with their beauty and rivers with
their coolness during the hot summers. All of these are the beauties of nature which
are like a boon for us.
The poet further carries on with the description of the more beautiful things
present on earth, such as the beautiful musk roses which have such a nice fragrance.
They are like a nectar given by god to us and these beauties which are immortal give
us a reason to live on this earth despite having so many sorrows in our life.
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GLOSSARY
bower (n) - shelter under the shade of trees
wreathing (v) - cover, surround, encircle something
pall (n)
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- covering
rills (n) - clear stream
sprinkling (v) - falling in fine drops
A. Read the poem aloud twice.
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B. Choose the correct answers.
1. According to the poet, a thing of beauty is __________
a. a joy forever b. a pain forever
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c. a suffering forever d. neglected Ans: a)
2. Beautiful things never “pass into nothingness ” means that they
__________
a. never increases
c. never fade away
a b. create unpleasantness between friends
d. always bring unhappiness Ans: c)
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3. “Will keep a bower quiet for us” means __________
a. Will give us peace and calm b. will stop unpleasant sound
c. make our beds fit to sleep d. reduces noise Ans: a)
4. Of all the unhealthy means __________
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a. pain b. neglect c. suffering d. ill-health Ans: c)

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5. The sun, moon, trees, old and young are the things that __________
a. depress us b. remove the pall of gloom from our lives
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c. makes us laugh d. gives us oxygen Ans: b)

C. Answer the following.
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1. How is a thing of beauty joy forever?

The poet says that a beautiful thing is a source of endless joy. It has eternal
beauty which never fades away. A beautiful thing is like a shady shelter which
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gives us a sleep full of sweet dreams, good health and relaxation.

2. Why do we suffer?
We suffer because the world is full of sad moments and cruel people.
3. According to the poet, mention the evil things we possess.
Despair, cruel people, unhealthy and dark things are mentioned by the poet as evil
things.
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1. A thing of beauty is a joy forever:
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Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness;
a) How is a thing of beauty a joy for ever?
A thing of beauty increases in loveliness and it will never become nothing.
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forever – never
2. Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
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Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing
A flowery band to bind us to the earth,
a) Why do we wave a flowering band?
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We weave a flowery band to attach to the earth.
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breathing – wreathing
c) Pick out the words in alliteration.
band – bind
3. Some shape of beauty moves away the pall
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From our dark spirits. Such the sun, the moon,
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Trees old and young, sprouting a shady boon

a) What removes the darkness from the dark spirits?
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Some beautiful shape of a thing of beauty removes the darkness from the
dark spirits.
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moon – boon
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SUPPLEMENTARY
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Crossing the River 4
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Manoj Das
SUMMARY
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A celebrated pundit had many disciples and admirers. One such person was the
landlord of the area and he lived on the other side of the river. The landlord arranged
a lady to give milk to the pundit. She was Moti who had to cross the river in a ferry to
reach the pundit’s house. She had a lot of respect for the pundit. She was very regular
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in bringing milk to the pundit. She felt that it was a great honour for her to work for
the great man.
The pundit was a very powerful speaker. Whenever he gave a talk hundreds of
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people attended the meeting. Moti would also stand behind the crowd. She used to
wonder at the deep knowledge of the pundit. One day the pundit asked Moti whether
it was possible for her to bring milk one hour before the sun rise for a month. He had
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to perform some rituals. She immediately accepted. But the first day she was late
and she told the pundit that the boat man was late because the river was in flood. The
pundit jokingly said that she could cross the river without the boatman if she prayed
to Lord Vishnu.
The Pundit completed one month and thanked Moti for bringing milk in time for
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the rituals. He asked her about the boat man and asked her to thank him on his behalf.
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Moti said that she did not have any need for the boat man to cross the river. She used
the secret the pundit had told her. She used the name of Vishnu and crossed the river
which was only up to her ankle. The pundit was surprised to know that.
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When she went back the pundit followed her without her knowledge. She saw
her praying and stepping into the river. He saw her crossing the river walking. This
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demonstrated the miracle of faith. The story also draws a contrast between scholarship
and innocence. The knowledge which scholarship secures remains a mere theory but
the knowledge that works through one’s complete faith in God is practical.
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GLOSSARY
prostrated (v) - falling flat on the ground as a mark of respect

eloquent (adj) - fluent; expressive
discourse (n) - discussion; spoken communication
spellbound (v) - fascinating; captivating
resolved (v) - firmly determined to do something.
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ritual (n) - a religious or solemn ceremony.
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enthusiastically (adv) - interest, eager enjoyment.
apologetically (adv) - shows regretful acknowledgment.
spate (n) - rush, run, flood
jocularly (adv) - humourous, funny
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pious (adj) - spiritual, devoutly religious; dedicated.
guffaw (n) - a loud and hearty laugh.

naivety (n) - lack of experience; innocence
dawn (n) - day break, early morning.
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intrigued (v) - arouse the curiosity of, fascinate, attract.
obeisance (n) - respect, reversssence, honour.
Read and Understand
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A. Match the following.
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1. ritual - spell bound vow
2.
3.
4.
pundit
Moti
ferry
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to cross the river easily
eloquent discourse
faithful
eloquent discourse
faithful
passenger boat
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5. audience - vow spell bound
6. secret - passenger boat to cross the river easily
B. Fill in the blanks.
1. Pundit have many disciples and admirers.
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2. Moti is a poor milkmaid.

3. The milkmaid discharged her duties regularly.
4. Moti feels it as a privilege to serve the great pundit.
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5. The pundit was an eloquent speaker.

6. Moti assured to give the milk at the dawn enthusiastically.
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C. Answer the following.

1. What was the pundit’s discourse about?
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The pundit’s discourse was about God and truth.

2. Why did Moti, the milkmaid, feel happy?
The milkmaid was happy for contributing to the physical wellbeing of the pundit.
3. What was the resolution of Moti?

Moti’s resolution was that even if the landlord failed to pay her for the milk she
would not fail in her duty of supplying milk to the pundit.
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4. Give reason for the pundit to ask for the milk at dawn.
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The pundit had to perform some rituals in the early morning so he asked for the
milk at dawn.
5. Why did Moti come late on the first day of the ritual?
The first day Moti was late because the boat man was late due to the flood.
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6. Mention an incident that shows the naivety of Moti.
Moti believed what Pundit said. He said that with the help of Vishnu one could
cross the river without a boat.
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7. How did the milkmaid cross the river?
Moti prayed to Lord Vishnu and then crossed the river walking with ease.
8. What was the secret shared by Pundit to milkmaid?
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The secret shared by pundit to milkmaid was that people could cross even the
ocean of life by uttering the name of Vishnu.
9. How did the pundit appreciate the milkmaid? Who else did he convey
his thanks for? a
The pundit appreciated the milkmaid for bringing the milk at dawn and blessed
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her. He thanked the boatman also.
10. Why did the pundit faint at the end of the story?
Pundit saw Moti praying to Vishnu and crossing the river walking with ease so he
fainted.
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D. Identify the speaker.

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1. “But I apply the secret?” - Moti

2. “ Tell the boatman how pleased I am with him.” - Pundit.
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3. “What a great privilege it is to serve s great pundit!” - Moti

4. “Only who is very near to God and Truth can command such wisdom!” - Moti
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5. “Can you bring the milk before sunrise for only a month?” - Pundit
6. “I was present on the bank of the river long before sunrise.” - Moti
7. “You could not cross the river without the boats man, eh?” - Pundit
8. “Well sir, nobody had told me that!” - Moti
9. “I must say that you have served me very well.” - Pundit
10. “Why, I did not need any boat!” - Moti
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1. Moti was a __________.
a) farmer b) milkmaid c) teacher d) clerk
2. Milkmaid was arranged to supply milk to the pundit by the __________.
a) king b) manager c) officer d) landlord
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3. Moti thought it was her __________ to work for the pundit.
a) privilege b) strength c) weakness d) right
4. Pundit was a famous __________.
a) doctor b) teacher c) speaker d) lawyer
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5. Moti was happy to contribute to the __________ of the pundit.
a) mental health b) physical health c) welfare d) success
6. Pundit asked Moti to bring milk an hour before the sun rise for __________.
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a) one month b) one week c) two month d) one day
7. Moti was late for the first day because of her __________.
a) cow b) mother c) donkey d) boat man
8.
a) Ganapathy
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The pundit said one could cross the ocean of life uttering the name of ________.
b) Murugan c) Vishnu d) Kali
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9. For one month Moti crossed the river by ________.
a) uttering a prayer b) requesting the boat man
c) asking the pundit d) swimming across
10. Pundit followed Moti tiptoe to find out ________.
a) her house b) how she got the milk
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c) how she crossed the river d) the boat man
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Answers 1. b 2. d 3. a 4. c 5. b 6. a 7. d 8. c 9. a 10. c
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1. How did Moti come into the service of the pundit?

A celebrated pundit had many disciples and admirers. One such person
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was the landlord of the area and he lived on the other side of the river. The
landlord arranged a lady to give milk to the pundit. She was Moti who had to
cross the river in a ferry to reach the pundit’s house. She had a lot of respect for
the pundit. She was very regular in bringing milk to the pundit. She felt that it
was a great honour for her to work for the great man. The pundit was a very
powerful speaker. Whenever he gave a talk hundreds of people attended the
meeting. One day the pundit asked Moti whether it was possible for her to bring
milk one hour before the sun rise for a month. He had to perform some rituals.
She immediately accepted.
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2. How did the author show innocence and faith is more powerful than
knowledge?
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A celebrated pundit had many disciples and admirers. One such person
was the landlord of the area and he lived on the other side of the river. The
landlord arranged a lady to give milk to the pundit. One day the pundit asked Moti
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whether it was possible for her to bring milk one hour before the sun rise for a
month. He had to perform some rituals. She immediately accepted. But the first
day she was late and she told the pundit that the boat man was late because the
river was in flood. The pundit jokingly said that she could cross the river without
the boatman if she prayed to Lord Vishnu. She totally believed because of her
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innocence. She prayed to Vishnu and crossed the river walking with ease. The
pundit could believe it only when he saw it. Thus it is proved that her innocence
and faith is more powerful than the knowledge of the pundit.
STEP TO SUCCESS
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A. Select correct options to fill in the blanks.
1. As I ________ in the rain for the bus to arrive, it appeared as ________ it would
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not arrive, ________ it took all my patience.
a. weighted, though, so b. wetted, if, so c. waited, though, till
Ans: b)
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B. Select option that correctly forms the 2nd pair similar to the 1st.
1. Bread : Yeast : : Curd : ?

a) Germs b) Bacteria c) Fungi d) Virus Ans: b)
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2. Fungi : Fungus : : Species : ?

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a) Specey b) Specy c) Specie d) Species Ans: d)
3. Throw : Worth : : Tide : ?

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a) Water b) Ocean c) Edit d) Sea Ans: a)

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4. Lion : Forest : : Otter : ?

a) Cage b) Water c) The Alps d) Burrow Ans: b)
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Put tick () for do’s and cross (×) for don’ts.
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UNIT TEST - 4
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ENGLISH
Class: 8 Marks: 20
SECTION - A
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1. Some rainy afternoons I spent in a veritable frenzy...
a) different b) exciting c) serious d) happy
2. ....hydra-headed unrest has invaded every department of life.
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a) fight b) defeat c) attack d) arrest
1. By then a silvery peace rested on both land and water.
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a) calm b) agitation c) rest d) ugliness
2. ...the moonlight glimmered over the smooth flowing stream.
a) tough b) difficult c) rough d) easy
a 2×2=4
1. Quote the expressions from the text when the author sees the Ganges again.
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2. In what ways have the river and its banks changed?
3. How were the rooms arranged in Tagore’s house?
SECTION - B
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1. Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing

A flowery band to bind us to the earth
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Some shape of beauty moves away the pall

From out dark spirits.
a) What drives out the covering from our dark spirits?
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b) Pick out the alliterated words.
SECTION - C
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1. The Pundit was a/an ________ speaker.
a) political b) eloquent c) inspiring d) humourous
2. Moti walked across the river by uttering the name of ________
a) the pundit b) the boatman c) Vishnu d) Shiva
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IV 5×1=5
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1. The clipped word for ‘microphone’ is ________
a) phone b) micro c) micron d) mike
2. The clipped word for ‘automobile’ is ________
a) mobile b) mob c) auto d) automob
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3. The blended word for ‘news+broadcast’ is ________
a) news b) newsbroad c) cast d) newscast
4. The blended word for ‘Spanish+English’ is ________
a) Spanenglish b) Spanglish c) Spanlish d) Spaglish
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5. The meaning of the idiom, ‘bigcheese’ is ________
a) an important person b) a serious problem
c) a huge part d) something eatable
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SECTION - D
V A. Fill in the blank with a suitable conjunction: 2×1=2
1. Sita found her book ________ she had left it.
2.
a) wherever a
b) where c) what
The alarm woke me up ________ it wasn’t very loud.
a) because b) as c) though
d) when
d) while
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B. Choose the right sentence pattern: 1×1=1
1. The teacher showed us interesting pictures.
a) SVOC b) SVOA c) SVDOIO d) SVIODO
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Answer Key
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I A) 1. b 2. c
B) 1. b 2. c
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II a) Some shape of beauty

b) band bind; some shape
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III 1. b 2. c
1. d 2. c 3. d 4. b 5. a
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B. 1. d
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PROSE
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Being Safe 5
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WARM UP
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1. Where is a safe place to cross?

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Zebra-crossing.
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2. What do you know about safety?

‘Safety’ refers to following traffic rules and regulations faithfully.
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SUMMARY
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Section I
Prasanth lives in Truchirapally with his parents. In summer he usually visits his
grandparents who live in Nagathi, a river island in Thanjaur district. His grandfather
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was a retired central government employee. When Prasanth’s friends hear about his
visit they come to grandpa’s house to take him out to play. Grandpa is little worried and
gives instructions for their safety. It is written in the form of a conversation.
Peter told grandpa that their teacher had taught them the rules of the road and
they strictly followed them. Jaffer said that they should walk on the right side against
the traffic. Mani said while crossing the road they should wait for the traffic to be clear
and look right, left and then right before crossing the road. Gandhi said that they
should walk one behind the other in a line not in a group.
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By the time Prasanth arrived there and Mani said that they wanted to play under
the neem tree. Grandpa asked them to be careful as the sun was very hot. Mani said
that his mother had told him not to roam in the sun between 10 am to 3 pm as the
sun is very hot at that time. Grandpa advised them to play outside for their physical
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activities. Now and then they should go indoor or to shady places. Prasanth felt
exhausted and the grandpa said that it was because of the heat and it might lead to
sun stroke. He asked them to inform elders if they felt giddy or sickening. To play
outside they should be street smart.
Section III
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Ravi asked grandpa to tell them about the safety measures to practice at home.
Grandpa said that they should keep the things in their own place after the use. Grandpa
had a good mobile phone. He said that mobile phones are useful but it should be used
with care. Children should use it only in the presence of elders. While using internet
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they should be cyber safe. They should not post their personal information and photos.
Poisonous items and medicines should be kept away from children. Pills and syrups
should be kept in their original containers. The left over pills should be counted to
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avoid misuse. Dangerous automotive and gardening products should be kept under
lock. Devi said that every house should have a first aid kit with proper instructions.
The children thanked grandpa and left for their houses.
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GLOSSARY
bifurcates (v) - divide into two separate parts
amuses (v) - to make someone laugh or smile
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vacation (v) - holiday
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merges (v) - join together
Meanings
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mighty - strong
hanging out - spending time doing nothing, idling
amuse - entertain
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concerned - worried
roam - wander
measures - actions
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respective - own, particular
Opposites
bifurcates × joins
mighty × weak
concerned × calm
strictly × leniently
physical × mental
exhausted × strengthened
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fast × slow
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presence × absence
personal × common
poisonous × wholesome
A. State whether the following statements are true or false.
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1. Prasanth had gone to bring coffee to his friends. [False]
2. Grandpa was so angry seeing Prasanth’s friends. [False]
3. Prasanth’s friend came on by walk. [True]
4. Teacher had taught about the rules of road safety. [True]
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GLOSSARY
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scorching (v) - extremely hot
sunscreen (n) - a cream or lotion rubbed on the skin to protect it from
the sun
exhausted(v) - feeling tired
sunstroke (n) - a unconscious or heatstroke brought about by excessive
exposure to the sun
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giddy (adj) - having a sensation of falling down
nauseated (adj) - sickening, stomach-turning
street smart (adj) - the knowledge to be with difficulties and dangers
1. They had come to play under the shade of big Neem tree.
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2. We should put on sun screen to avoid sun burn.

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3. Sun stroke is a more serious health related illness.

4. Mani’s mother had instructed him not to roam in the sun light between 10 a.m.
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and 3 p.m.
5. Street smart means knowledge about how to be safe in the street.
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GLOSSARY
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fertilizer (n) - chemical or natural substance added to land to increase

its fertility.
antifreeze (n) - a liquid that can be added to water to lower the freezing
point.
hazardous (adj) – risky; dangerous
emergency (n) – often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
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A. Choose the best answer.
1. Grandpa got a call from _________ .
a) his son b) wife c) his old friend Ans: c)
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2. Medicine should be kept in _________ .
a) fridge b) kitchen table c) locked cabinet Ans: c)
3. _________ automotive and gardening products should be secured.
a) gardening products b) hazardous
c) medicine Ans: b)
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4. We should have _________ in our home itself to give medical treatment.
a) a first aid kit b) an injection c) the hospital Ans: a)
5. Some house _________ and _________ are poisonous.
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a) used food and plants b) plants and dog
c) plants and used button cell batteries Ans: c)
B. Choose the correct synonyms for the Italic word.
1.
a) joy
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Dixie was feeling very exhausted.
b) wounded c) tired d) rejoiced Ans: c)
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2. The neem tree was a big antique in his garden.
a) modern b) ancient c) updated d) out dated Ans: b)
3. Praveen got sun stroke.
a) fever b) nerves c) unconscious d) tired Ans: a)
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4. Heat exhaustion prevails.
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a) widespread b) not visible c) exposive d) hidden Ans: a)
ADDITIONAL
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1. The river water, bifurcates into two and merges again and forms this village.
a) merges b) divides c) flows d) overflows
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a) joins b) divides c) takes d) sees
3. The village is ever green with mighty trees and beautiful landscapes.
a) weak b) tall c) short d) strong
4. He always spends his vacation here, hanging out with his grandfather and his
friends.
a) busying b) talking c) revealing d) idling
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5. His knowledge always amuses him.
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a) cries b) jumps c) entertains d) goes
6. Grandfather is very concerned.
a) happy b) worried c) sad d) tried
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7. You need to be very careful as the Sun is scorching.
a) very hot b) very cool d) very dry d) very big
8. My mother has instructed me not to roam in sunlight between 10 A.M. and 3 P.M.
as it is very hot.
a) stay b) wander c) treat d) talk
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9. I’m feeling exhausted.
a) fresh b) strengthened c) tired d) weak
10. ..... have head ache, feeling giddy or nauseated.
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a) dizzy b) strong c) happy d) sad
11. .....have head ache, feeling giddy or nauseated.
a) strong b) small c) well d) sickening
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12. Could you please tell us the safety measures to practice at home?
a) weighs b) machine c) actions d) places
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13. We should learn to put things back in their respective places after using them.
a) own b) near c) away d) touch
14. Hazardous automotive and gardening products should be secured and kept
locked.
a) pleased b) heard c) seen d) risky
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1. b 2. a 3. d 4. d 5. c 6. b 7. a 8. b 9. c 10. a
Answers
11. d 12. c 13. a 14. d
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C. Choose the correct antonyms for the Italic word.

1. Karan visited his ancestral village.
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a) offspring b) family c) house d) relative Ans: d)

2. We should use our mobile safely.
a) unsafely b) securely c) protect d) save Ans: a)
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3. Medicine should be stored.

a) consumed b) deleted c) preserved d) registered Ans: a)
4. The neem tree provided shelter to many birds.
a) residence b) unprotection c) home d) security Ans: b)
5. It is a latest mobile.
a) updated b) outdated c) new d) modern Ans: b)
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ADDITIONAL
Choose the best antonym of underlined word

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a) divides b) joins c) pushes d) pulls
2. The village is ever green with mighty trees and beautiful landscapes.
a) tall b) short c) strong d) weak
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a) worried b) happy c) calm d) booked
4. We always follow them strictly.
a) leniently b) severely c) sternly d) firmly
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5. But, you also need more physical activities.
a) strong b) praising c) mental d) logical
7.
a) tired a
b) strengthened c) lessened
The body cannot cool itself fast enough.
a) slow b) prove c) ease
d) shortened
d) yield
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8. You should use it in the presence of adults.
a) front of b) with c) away d) absence
9. Make yourself cyber safe by not posting your personal information.
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a) lonely b) quickly c) common d) strong
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10. .... poisonus items to be kept away from the children in our homes.
a) wholesome b) risky c) dangerous d) killing
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D. Answer the following in one or two sentences.
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1. What is STREET SMART?

Street smart is knowledge of difficulties and dangers of being in the street.
2. Which should be used with adults’ supervision?
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Mobile should be used with adult supervision.

3. What according to grandpa is the most serious illness?
According to Grandpa sun stroke is the most serious illness.
4. What is must in every house hold?
First aid box is a must in every house hold.
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1. How can you make yourself cyber safe?
Prasanth lives in Truchirapally with his parents. In summer he usually
visits his grandparents who live in Nagathi, a river island in Thanjaur district.
His grandfather was a retired central government employee. When Prasanth’s
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friends hear about his visit they come to grandpa’s house to take him out to play.
Grandpa is little worried and gives instructions for their safety. He gives advice to
the children about road safety, how to be careful in houses and the use of mobiles
and internet. While using internet we should be cyber safe. For this we should
not post our personal information and photos, vacation plans in social media.
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2. What are the safety measures to be followed for sunstroke?
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His grandfather was a retired central government employee. When Prasanth’s
friends hear about his visit they come to grandpa’s house to take him out to play.
Grandpa is little worried and gives instructions for their safety. If we stand in the
sun light for a long time we will get sun stroke. While playing we should now
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and then go indoors and shady places. If we get exhausted and giddy we should
inform the elders immediately.
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3. Write about road safety rules.
When Prasanth’s friends hear about his visit they come to grandpa’s house to take
him out to play. Grandpa is little worried and gives instructions for their safety.
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Jaffer said that they should walk on the right side against the traffic. Mani said
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while crossing the road they should wait for the traffic to be clear and look right,
left and then right before crossing the road. Jaffer said that they should walk on
the right side against the traffic. Mani said while crossing the road they should
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wait for the traffic to be clear and look right, left and then right before crossing
the road.
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Homonyms
a. Write a sentence of your own for each homonyms.
S.No Homonyms Meaning Example

a. bright very smart or intelligent Andrew was a bright boy.
1. When I entered the room it was
b. bright filled with light
very bright.
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As we are using the express way

a. express something done fast
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we are going fast.
2.
The manager expressed his
b. express convey
concern about the project.
I saw a new kind of fish in the
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a. kind type
3. market.
b. kind caring My grandmother was a kind person.
My grandpas is keeping well in his
a. well in good health
old age.
4.
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There was a well in my house those
b. well water resource
days.
Phrasal verb
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a. Write the meaning for the phrasal verbs.
1. look into - investigate
2. give up - stop making an effort
3. put off
4. get on
5. take off
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postpone
move
a
remove, aircraft becoming airborne, depart suddenly
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b. Use the following phrasal verbs in your own sentence.
1. put up with - It is difficult to put up with the nagging neighbour.
2. keep on - My teacher asked me to keep on doing the class work.
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3. look after - Grandmother looked after the child well.
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4. take over - He has decided to take over the business because his father is
old.
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5. go through - He went through a difficult time when he lost his job.
LISTENING
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Listen to the teacher and answer the questions.

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1. The target audience for this speech is

a) teachers b) the public
c) primary school students d) secondary school students Ans: d)
2. Why was the speaker invited to speak on road safety ?
a) It was “Road Safety Week”.
b) He is an expert in this field.
c) He had received many accident reports.
d) There had been many accidents near the school. Ans: a)
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a) hogging the road
b) driving cautiously
c) neglecting traffic rules and road ethics
d) flashing their headlights at oncoming cars Ans: b)
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4. When the speaker says, ‘However, if you still feel generous and would
like to donate your money to us, then speed by all means’, he is being
a) rude b) hopeful c) fatherly d) sarcastic Ans: d)
5. The speaker is most probably a
a) police officer
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b) career guidance teacher
c) member of the Red Crescent Society
d) spokesman for the Road Transport Department Ans: a)
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6. What do you understand by common sense should prevail at all times?
a) Learn traffic rules by heart.
b) Follow the actions of other motorists.
c) Think wisely before making any decisions.
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d) When in doubt, pull over to the side of the road and seek help. Ans: c)
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Arrange the picture in order by writing the numbers 1,2,3 and 4 in the given
boxes and write this familiar story in about 100 words.
Make use of the words given below.
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thirsty, village, pitcher, disappointment, pebbles, water level

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One hot day, a thirsty crow was was reaching a village. It was looking for water here
and there. It saw a pitcher. It thought it would have water and it flew to the pitcher.
It saw that the pitcher had some water but it was in the bottom. It could not reach
the water. It was very disappointed. It was thinking what to do to drink that water. It
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saw some pebbles close by. It got the idea. It picked up the pebbles one by one and
dropped it inside the pitcher. The water level was coming up slowly. Finally it reached
the brim of the pitcher. The crow drank the water and flew away happily.
GRAMMAR
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TENSE – TIME
B) Fill in the blanks with appropriate form of the verbs given in the brackets.
1. When the burglars broke into the house, everybody had (have) sound sleep.
2. The milk spilt (spill) over as she went to see the crowd passing by with loud
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slogans.
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3. If Karthik does not make (not + make) any mistake, he will be rewarded.
4. They were watching TV when they heard (hear) a loud bang at the door.
5. The bus had left (leave) the stop before we could catch it.
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6. Arya has been playing (play) the same song for last three days. It has become
boring now.
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7. Manju calls (call) after we reach home.

8. The show will have completed (complete) its one thousand episodes by next
month.
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9. Don’t worry, we will be reaching (reach) the airport in time.

10. Prasanna has fallen (fall) sick after eating some snacks at the street side shop.
C) Tick the correct option to complete the sentences.
1. The climate of the city _________ mild and pleasant most of the time.
a) is remaining b) remains c) was remaining d) is remained Ans: b
2. One day he _________ into a hotel in Ooty, a beautiful city in Tamilnadu.
a) booking b) was booking c) booked d) had booked Ans: c
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3. You will certainly _________ rewards for what you are doing.
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a) get b) had got c) was getting d) be getting Ans: a
4. Do you _________ the day we moved the piano upstairs?
a) remember b) remembered
c) are remembering d) had remembered Ans: a
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5. The rain completely _________ our day.
a) spoilt b) is spoiling c) is spoilt d) was spoilt Ans: a
6. Akbar _________ the king at the age of fifteen after the sudden death
of his father.
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a) was becoming b) had become c) became d) become Ans: c
7. The criminal _________ the place before the police could reach.
a) was escaping b) had escaped c) is escaping d) will escape Ans: b
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8. They _________ all the arrangements before the guest’s arrival.
a) will have made b) will be made
c) had been making d) were making Ans: a
9. Sabithra _________ her job by tomorrow evening.
a
a) will be completing b) will complete
c) will have completed d) will have been completing Ans: c
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10. Harshini _________ her mother in making rangoli in the yard for last
one hour.
a) is helping b) has helped
c) has been helping d) helps Ans: c
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D) Identify the errors in the sentences given below and rewrite them.
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1. I have met him yesterday.

I met his yesterday.
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2. I am watching TV since morning.

I have been watching TV since morning.
3. She is seeming sad.
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She seems sad.

4. She watched TV when her husband came.
She was watching TV when her husband came.
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5. He is having a cellular phone.

He has a cellular phone.
6. I heard him to speak on several subjects.
I have heard him to speak on several subjects.
7. Ten candidates have passed one failed.
Ten candidates passed and one failed.
8. He succeeded because he works hard.
He succeeded because he worked hard.
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9. How long are you working in this office?
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How long have you been working in this office ?
10. I shall wait for you till you will finish your work.
I shall wait for you till you finish your work.
11. When I reached the station, the train already left.
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When I reached the station, the train had already left.
12. She or he have done well.
She or he has done well.
13. One of the boys are missing.
One of the boys is missing.
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14. None is genuine.
None is genuine.
15. She is waiting for you for 3 hours.
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She has been waiting for you for 3 hours.
Conditional sentences with ‘If

1. Complete the Conditional Sentences. Decide whether to use Type I, II or
a
III.
1. If I had time, I would go (go) shopping with you.
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2. If you speak (speak) English, you will get along with them perfectly.
3. If they had gone for a walk, they would have turned (turn) the lights off.
4. If she comes (come) to see us, we will go to the zoo.
5. I would have told you, if I had seen (see) him.
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1. I will come if I __________ time.

a) have b) had c) will have Ans: a)
2. If he is late, we __________ without him.
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a) would start b) would have started

c. will start Ans: c)
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3. If you __________ me, I would tell you.

a) will ask b) asked c) had asked Ans: b)
4. Will it be all right if I __________ a friend tonight?
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a) had brought b) bring c) brought Ans: b)

5. If you __________ to learn a musical instrument, you have to practice.
a) wants b) wanted c) want Ans: c)
3. Match the following.
1. If they worked hard – she will come to our party.
2. If I invite Shalini – I would have bought these shoes.
3. If I had got enough money – they would win.
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1. If they worked hard – they would win
2. If I invite Shalini – she will come to our party.
3. If I had got enough money – I would have bought these shoes.
4. Fill in the blanks with correct verb forms.
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1. If you __________ out with your friends tonight, I __________ the
football match on TV.
a) go, would watch b) go, will watch
c) go, have watched Ans: b)
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2. If he __________ harder, he __________ his goals.
a) tries, would reach b) tried, will reach
c) tried, would reach Ans: c)
3. If we __________ to the radio, we __________ the news.
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a) listen, would hear b) had listen, will hear
c) listen, will hear Ans: c)
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POEM
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– Enid Blyton
WARM UP
How does noise pollution affect people, animals and birds?
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Old Age Home
Noise pollution makes old people nervous. It
causes tension and pressure. Their peace of
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mind is greatly disturbed. It leads to loss of
sleep.
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Animals
Noise pollution fightens the animals. It drives
them away from their habitat. Some animals
become furious. They may turn violent.
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Birds
Noise pollution creates scare among the birds.
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They are driven away from their nests. They are

frightened enough to go near water sources.
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SUMMARY
Enid Blyton in her poem ‘Fire Work Night’ writes about a dog which is afraid of
the fire work noise. It heard the big sound of the fireworks – maybe big or small. But
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it was afraid of the noise. It did not know what to do and how to escape from this
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fearful noise. It was outside the house so it went to the door and called the mistress
and master of the house to let it go inside. It wanted to go before the next cracker
was burst. Because of fear the dog’s tail was down and its ears were flat. It was
trembling outside the house. It asked the mistress and master whether she loved it or
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not. Unless the dog was permitted to go inside it would die out of fear.
The mistress asked the children if the dog could be allowed to come inside the
house. They must have given their permission so the door was opened. It ran inside
there and felt safe. Out of gratefulness it started licking the hands of the mistress. It
went behind the sofa and decided to stay there till the noise of fireworks was over.
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Then it would go to its kennel and guard the people throughout the night because the
people of the house understood its fear.
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bang (n) - a sudden loud, sharp noise
yelp (v) - a short, sharp cry,especially of pain or alaram
trembling (v) - to shake slightly/ short movements, as from fear
rushing (v) - a moving with urgent haste / fast
couch(n) - a type of high bed/ sofa
crouch (v) - adopt a position where the knees are bent and upper
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body is brought forward and down
kennel (n) - a small shelter for a dog
fright (n) - a sudden intense feeling of fear
a. Answer the following questions.
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1. Why was the dog frightened?

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The dog was frightened because of the noise of the crackers.

2. Whom did the dog ask for help?
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He asked the mistress and master of the house for help.

3. What did the dog do when the door is opened?
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The dog ran inside the house when the door was opened.
4. Where did the dog hide himself?
The dog hid behind the sofa.
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5. Where will the dog go when the firework stops?

When the firework stops the dog will go to its kennel
b. Literary appreciation
1. Mistress, Master, hear me yelp,
I’m out-of-doors, I want your help.
Let me in-oh, LET ME IN
Before those fireworks begin
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Write the rhyme scheme of the above poetic lines.
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2. To shoot again I can’t bear that;
My tail is down, my ears are flat,
I’m trembling here outside the door,
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Oh, don’t you love me anymore?
Pick out the rhyming words from the above poetic lines.
that - flat; door - anymore
Rhyming words
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Match the rhyming words from the poem.
Hark – do
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Too – fright
Yelp – dark
Grand – crouch
Couch
Night
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a help
hand
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Ans:
Hark – dark
Too – do
Yelp – help
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Grand – hand
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Couch – crouch
Night – fright
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Figure of speech
a. Personification
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Exercise:
1. What is being personified in the sentence- ‘The full moon peeped
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through partial clouds’?

Full moon is being personified.
2. Which of the following is an example of personification?
a) The chocolates smelled like delicious cake.
b) The chocolates smell delicious.
c) The delicious smell of chocolates invited me to eat them.
d) I dreamt of delicious chocolates. Ans: c)
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3. Personification is_____.
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a) giving human attributes to human beings.
b) comparing unrelated things.
c) giving human attributes to non-human objects.
d) talking the negative aspects of a person. Ans: c)
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ADDITIONAL
1. Mistress, master hear me yelp
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I’m out-of-doors, I want your help
a) Whose help is asked for?
The help of the mistress and the master is asked for.
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yelp – help
2. Let me in-oh, LET ME IN
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Before those fireworks begin
a) When does the dog want to go inside?
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The dog wants to go inside before the firework begins.
b) Pick out the words in alliteration.
before – begin
3. And guard you safely all the night
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Because you understood my fright.

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a) Why is the dog ready to guard them safely?

The dog is ready to guard them safely because they understood the fear of
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SUPPLEMENTARY
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When Instinct Works 5
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Anna Sewell
SUMMARY
Anne Sewell wrote the book ‘Black Beauty’. In the book she takes about the
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horses and its instincts to save others. This is an excerpt from Black Beauty. It is
written as if the horse is thinking to itself. One morning in autumn the master had to
go on a long journey. John the rider attached the horse to the cart. The weather was
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windy and it was about to rain. It was a smooth ride till they reached a toll gate at the
entrance of a low bridge. The man at the toll gate said that the river was rising fast
and they would have a bad night. But the ride was very smooth and it did not matter
much for them.
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When they reached the town the master went out for his business. It took a
long time for him to return. So they started only in the afternoon. The master told
John that he had never been in such a bad storm. They went through a wood and the
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branches of trees were moving up and down. Suddenly an oak tree was uprooted and
fell across the road. The horse was frightened and stood trembling. John came out
and calmed it. They decided to go back to take another route which would take them
to the bridge.
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They went at a good speed and reached the bridge. When the horse kept the first
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step on the bridge it felt something wrong. So it stopped and refused to move though
the master whipped it. John jumped out of the cart and came to the horse. He tried
to lead it keeping the bridle in his hand. By the time the man at the toll gate on the
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other side was shouting that the bridge was broken and they could not cross the river.
Now they realised why the horse refused to move and appreciated the horse’s instinct.
Slowly the wind calmed down and it was getting dark. The horse was moving
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smoothly on the wet road. The horse heard the master telling John that God had given
brain to the man but He had given special knowledge to animals. When they reached
master’s house it was late night and the mistress was relieved to see them all safe.
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The master told his wife that the horse was wiser than them so they escaped from
drowning at the wooden bridge. The horse was fed well and went to sleep happily.
GLOSSARY
harnessed (v) - tied the horse to a cart using strips of leather and metal
fittings.
tollgate (n) - a gate across a road or bridge at which travellers must
stop and pay
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sturdy (adj) - strong
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groan (n) - deep sound
bridle (n) - a set of leather straps tied around the neck of a horse
to control it
instinct (n) - an innate typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals
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In response to certain stimuli
a dead stop (n) - complete and sudden stop
Read and Understand

A. Comprehension
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1. Choose the best option
1. The season mentioned in the story is ________.
a) spring b) autumn c) summer d) winter Ans: b)
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2. In one low part of the road the ________ was halfway up to black
beauty’s knees.
a) the river b) dust c) water d) leaves Ans: c)
3.
b) rear
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The bridge was broken in the ________.
a) front c) middle d) up Ans: c)
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4. The instinct in ________ had often saved the lives of men.
a) girls b) animals c) birds d) boys Ans: b)
5. Black Beauty dared not move even to the sharp snap of the ________.
a) stick b) thread c) whip d) kick Ans: c)
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6. People were not afraid of the bridge because of the ________.

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a) strength of the bridge b) size of the bridge

c) sturdy rails d) toll gates
7. The man at the gate said that the river was ________.
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a) rising fast b) safe c) dried up d) closed

8. After the master’s business they could start only ________.
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a) at night b) in the evening

c) in the morning d) in the afternoon
9. Black Beauty stopped and was trembling because ________.
a) a pit was dug on the road b) an oak tree fell on the way
c) there was a crack in the wheel d) his leg was caught in the mud
10. John gave Black Beauty a good ________ and a bed.
a) supper b) pat c) saddle d) drink
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Answers 6. c 7. a 8. d 9. b 10. a
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1. Liked to pull as it was very light. – Black Beauty
2. The river was rising high. – The man at the toll gate
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3. The cart was so good and master drove gently. – Black Beauty
4. “I wish we were out of wood.” – master
5. “I hope no branches fall down on us.” – John
6. “That was close! What shall we do now.” – master
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7. “We can’t drive over the big tree.” – John
8. I felt that something was wrong. – Black Beauty
9. “If you come any further you’ll be in the river!” – The man at the toll gate
10. “Oh! I have been so worried about you.” – mistress
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2. Match the following
Man at the toll gate – had many stories to tell.
Bridge – wise.
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John – have special knowledge
Black beauty – flashing a torch.
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Animals – sturdy rail
Ans:
Man at the toll gate – flashing a torch.
Bridge – sturdy rail
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John – had many stories to tell.
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Black beauty – wise.

Animals – have special knowledge
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3. Fill in the blanks.

1. Just then, the man at the toll gate on the other side ran out, flashing a torch.
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2. Even when John tried to lean him forward Beauty did not move.
3. We were saved because Beauty had known that something was wrong with the
bridge.
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4. Suddenly an oak tree came crashing down and fell right in front of us.
5. He told that the bridge had just broken due to the flood.
6. As we went through the wood, the branches of the trees were swaying and
making a terrible sudden rushing sound.
7. A little later, when we reached the bridge Beauty came to a stop.
8. When we started back from the town, it was late in the afternoon The wind was
much stronger.
9. John said we must go back to the crossways and find another way to the wooden
bridge.
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10. Oh! What a good supper he gave me that night. And then a really thick bed of
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straw.
bed of straw, bridge, crossways, supper, toll gate, oak, flood, lean,
flashing, wrong, the branches, stronger afternoon, sudden stop, terrible
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4. Based on your understanding of the story write the answers for the following
questions in a sentence or two.
1. Did Black Beauty like to pull the cart?
Yes, Black Beauty liked to pull the cart.
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2. How was the weather?
The weather was windy and it was about to rain.
3. Describe the bridge.
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The bridge a low wooden bridge. The bridge went across just level of the river.
There were good sturdyrails on both sides.
4. What was the alternate plan suggested by John to reach the wooden
bridge? a
John suggested going to crossways to reach the wooden bridge.
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5. Why was Black Beauty reluctant to cross the bridge?
Black Beauty was reluctant to cross the bridge because it felt something wrong in
the bridge.
5. Write the answers for the following questions in 100 words.
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1. What did the man at the toll gate on the other side tell them?
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Anne Sewell wrote the book ‘Black Beauty’. In the book she takes about
the horses and its instincts to save others. This is an excerpt from Black Beauty.
It is written as if the horse is thinking to itself. One morning in autumn the master
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had to go on a long journey. John the rider attached the horse to the cart. The
weather was windy and it was about to rain. It was a smooth ride till they reached
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a toll gate at the entrance of a low bridge. The man at the toll gate said that the
river was rising fast and they would have a bad night.
2. Was Black Beauty afraid to cross the bridge?
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had to go on a long journey. John the rider attached the horse to the cart. When
they were returning to their house the weather was very bad and it was raining.
When they reached the bridge, Black Beauty felt something wrong in the bridge.
So it refused to cross the bridge. It was not afraid to cross the bridge. Then the
man at the toll gate informed them that the bridge was broken in the middle.
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3. What did John think about human’s attitude on animals?
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had to go on a long journey. John the rider attached the horse to the cart. John
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had many stories to tell of dogs and horses, and the wonderful ways they had
saved the lives of people. He thought many people did not take very good care of
their animals or make friends with them as they should do.
4. What would have happened to all the three if Black Beauty had not
been wiser?
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had to go on a long journey. John the rider attached the horse to the cart. When
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they were returning to their house the weather was very bad and it was raining.
When they reached the bridge, Black Beauty felt something wrong in the bridge.
So it refused to cross the bridge. Then the man at the toll gate informed them
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that the bridge was broken in the middle. If Black Beauty had not been wiser all
the three must have been swept away by the flood.
Where did John take Black Beauty and what did he give her?
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had to go on a long journey. John the rider attached the horse to the cart. After
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returning to their house John took Black Beauty to the stable. He gave it good
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food and nice bed of straw to sleep.

6. How will you take care of your pet? Write about in fifty words.
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We should find a good veterinarian for our pets. The pets should be given a
healthy environment. We should be careful about their food. They should be given
sufficient amount of food. Their food is different from people’s food. They should
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be given vaccinations. Their teeth should be checked regularly.
STEP TO SUCCESS
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Coding – Decoding verbal reasoning.

1. In a certain code language, if Violet is called as Green, Green is called as
Red, Red is called as Brown, Brown is called as Orange, Orange is called
as Yellow, Yellow is called as Blue and Blue is called as Indigo, then
what is the colour of human blood in that language?
a) Red b) Blue c) Green d) Violet e) Brown
Ans: e)
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2. In a certain code language, if Pen means Eraser, Eraser means Book,
Book means Scale, Scale means Sharpener, Sharpener means Duster
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and Duster means Table, then what is the name of the object that is
used to clean the black board in that language?
a) Duster b) Sharpener c) Table d) Scale e) Book
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Ans: c)
3. In a certain code language, if Bread is called Butter, Butter is called Milk,
Milk is called Shirt, Shirt is called Shoe, Shoe is called Bicycle, Bicycle is
called Watch, Watch is called Aeroplane and Aeroplane is called Ship,
then which of the following indicates time in that language?
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a) Watch b) Bicycle c) Milk d) Ship e) Aeroplane
Ans: e)
CONNECTING TO SELF
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Put a  for the do’s and put a  for dont’s.
a
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 
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UNIT TEST - 5
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ENGLISH
Class: 8 Marks: 20
SECTION - A
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1. The neem tree was a big antique in his garden.
a) updated b) latest c) ancient d) modern
2. Heat exhaustion prevails.
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a) visible b) invisible c) hidden d) wide spread
1. Karan visited his ancestral village.
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a) family b) offspring c) grand parents d) relatives
2. Hazardous automotive and gardening products should be secured.
a) risky b) dangerous c) unharmful d) flammable
a 2×2=4
1. Which should be used with adults’ supervision?
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2. How may one get a sun stroke?
3. what is a must in every household?
SECTION - B
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1. Then to my kennel I will run

And guard you safely all the night
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Because you understood my fright

You were the dad chosen for me.
a) Who does ‘I’ refer to?
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SECTION - C
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III Choose the best option to fill in the blanks: 2×1=2

1. The instinct in ________ had often saved the lives of men.
a) girls b) boys c) birds d) animals
2. The man at ________ flashed a torch like a mad man.
a) the bridge b) the tollgate c) the woods d) the village
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IV 1. Write a sentence of your own for each homonym. 8×1=8
a) express – something done fast ________
b) express – convey ________
Choose the appropriate phrasal verb and fill in the blank.
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2.
The cricket match ________ at 9 o’clock
a) kick off b) run into c) take off d) keep up
3. Replace the underlined word choosing the suitable phrasal verb.
I visited my uncle in Chennai last Sunday.
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a) call off b) call for c) call on d) call in
4. Tick the correct option to complete the sentence.
When I knocked at the door, my friend ________
a) slept b) is sleeping c) sleeps d) was sleeping
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5. Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb.
By next Friday, I ________ (read) this book.
6. Choose the best answer:
a
If I ________ you, I ________ you
a) saw, will greet b) see, would greet
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c) had seen, would greet d) had seen, would have greeted
7. Identify the error and rewrite the corrected sentence.
We will wait near the park till you will arrive.
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Answer Key
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I A) 1. c 2. d
B) 1. b 2. c
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II a) The dog
b) night, fright
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III 1. d 2. b
IV 1. a) I sent the parcel express.
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b) I expressed my opinions in the PTA meeting

2. a 3. c 4. d 5. will/shall have read 6. d
7. We will wait near the park till you arrive.
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PROSE
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Friendship 6
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WARM UP
1. Do you have any childhood friendship that is still strong today?
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Yes, I have childhood friendship that is still strong today. Malini is my best friend
whose friendship I cultivated has weathered the storm.
2. Do you make friendship with others easily?
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Yes, with open-mindedness and cordiality, I make friendship with others easily.
3. Share an incident that you remember proudly about your friends.
Once I participated in an essay-writing competition. My friends encouraged
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me by giving valuable tips. They brought me some books that would give essetial
information. But Dame luck did not smile upon me. I felt disappointed. My friends
also felt unhappy about it. They didn’t take lunch for about a week. Finally, I
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asked them not to bother about my failure. Then they became alright. I am proud
of my friends who always share joys and sorrows with me.
SUMMARY
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Section I
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Vetri had a very successful construction company in Coimbatore. The company

constructed many complexes and apartments. After his father’s death his brothers
demanded to divide the property to start separate businesses. Then Vetri’s business had
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a downfall. He took loans for this business but could not pay back the loan properly. So
he sold all the properties and then lived in a small house. He got a job and started to
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lead a normal life. But he wanted to start his own business. He needed money to start
his business. No one was ready to lend him money. By the time his wife suggested
that he could meet his friend Asif who had studied with him in school. Though he was
hesitant in the beginning, finally he decided to meet him in Chennai.
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Section II
He got into the train and he thought of his friendship with Asif. Vetri and Asif
studied in a school at Keelakudy near Coimbatore. Their friendship started from the
first day of the school. When Vetricried to enter the school, Asif comforted him with a
chocolate. Their friendship grew day by day. They both were good in studies. One day
both the families quarreled but Vetri and Asif were holding on their friendship. Their
friendship continued till tenth standard. Then Vetri went to Coimbatore and Asif went
to Chennai. Asif started his business in Chennai and stayed there.
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Vetri went straight to Asif’s office. He was stopped by the security who sent him
to the receptionist. When he went to the reception desk Asif himself came out of his
office to meet Vetri. He saw Vetri in his CCTV. He was happy to meet Vetri and took
him home for lunch. In his house everyone knew about Vetri because Asif had told
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them about him. They talked about their friendship for sometimes. In the evening he
dropped Vetri in the railway station. Vetri after reaching home explained what had
happened in Chennai in detail. She knew about her husband so she did not ask him
anything. Two days later Vetri got a phone call from Asif’s office to inform him that Asif
assigned a project to him. Vetri could not believe it. This is the power of friendship.
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Before asking for help the other one could understand the need and acted according
to the situation
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complexes - consisting of many different and connected parts
demanded - ask authoritatively
establish - set up on a firm and permanent basis
decided
Meanings
- a having clear opinion
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constructed - built
split - divide
establish - create
decided - determined
boarded - entered
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outskirts - suburbs
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dropped - left
quarrel - fight
assigned - allotted, gave
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Opposites
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demanded × requested
establish × destroy
normal × abnormal
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lend × borrow
dropped × picked up
hesitatingly × strongly
Fill in the blanks.
1. Vetri’s constructions was once a leading company.
2. He took a loan to run his company.
3. Vetri’s friend is Asif.
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GLOSSARY
boarded - get on or into a vehicle
consoled - comfort someone at the time of grief
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exchanged - give something and receive something
competition - an event or contest
affected - cause a change in someone or something
Say True or False.
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1. Keelakudi was the native of Vetri. True
2. The school was a middle school. True
3. Vetri and Asif were good in studies. True
4. Vetri never visited Chennai. True
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5. Asif was a businessman. True
Section III
GLOSSARY
nervously -
a in an anxious or uneasy manner
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astounded - shocked or greatly surprised
hesitatingly - to be reluctant or wait to act because of fear
dumbfounded - speechless with amazement
dropped - the act of a person or thing that drops
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UNIT 5
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A. Choose the correct answer.

1. Vetri went to Asif’s _________.
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a) home b) office c) room Ans: b)

2. Vetri came to Chennai to visit his _________.
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a) father b) friend c) brother Ans: b)

3. Asif saw his friend through the _________.
a) camera b) window c) glass Ans: a)
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B. Choose correct synonyms for the italic word.

1. Vetri constructed a bungalow.
a) designed b) built c) demolished d) destroyed Ans: b)
2. The brothers started a business separately.
a) apart b) alone c) united d) combined Ans: a)
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3. I am living in the outskirts of the village.
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a) border b) outpost c) center d) region Ans: b)
4. Asif quarreled with his friend.
a) fought b) differ c) peace d) fun Ans: a)
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5. He stood astounded.
a) happy b) surprised c) shocked d) excited Ans: b)
ADDITIONAL
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1. His company constructed many shopping complexes.
a) saw b) gave c) built d) passed
2. His brothers demanded to split the wealth.
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a) commanded b) requested c) pleaded d) touched
a) gather b) divide c) join d) sell
4.
a) destroy b) sell
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From then on Vetri found it difficult to establish his business.
c) close d) create
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5. Vetri after deep thought decided to meet his friend.
a) determined b) asked c) informed d) cleared
6. On the day of his travel, Vetri boarded the train, his memory went back to his
schooldays.
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a) left b) ran to c) entered d) touched

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7. The village had a middle school in the outskirts.

a) middle b) suburbs c) close by d) far off
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8. When Vetri’s parents dropped him at the school, he started crying.

a) picked b) talked to c) saw d) left
9. Asif consoled him with a chocolate.
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a) comforted b) gave c) asked d) pulled

10. Vetri nervously said “I want to meet Asif.
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a) strongly b) clearly c) hesitatingly d) suddenly

11. The security was astounded “Mr. Asif is our MD. Are you sure you want to meet
him?”
a) strengthened b) weakened c) informed d) surprised
12. Vetri hesitatingly said, “Yes, I am his friend, from his native place.”
a) clearly b) reluctantly c) immediately d) quickly
13. Vetri was dumb founded.
a) speechless b) happy c) tired d) comfortable
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14. Our MD Mr. Asif, has assigned a project to you.
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a) pushed b) received c) closed d) allotted
1. c 2. a 3. b 4. d 5. a 6. c 7. b 8. d 9. a 10. c
Answers
11. d 12. b 13. a 14. d
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C. Choose correct antonyms for the italic word.
1. Verti’s wife replied angrily.
a) calmly b) annoyed c) irritate Ans: a)
2. The vegetables look fresh.
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a) rotten b) dull c) new Ans: a)
3. Vetri had a strong will to start a new business.
a) desire b) thin c) weak Ans: c)
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4. Vetri was surprised by his friend.
a) unsurprised b) expected c) shocked Ans: a)
5. He spoke nervously.
a) frightfully
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b) confidently c) anxiously Ans: b)
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a) ordered b) commanded c) informed d) requested
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2. From then on Vetri found it difficult to establish his business.
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a) create b) destroy c) ask d) give

3. Vetri found a job, and started to lead a normal life.
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a) abnormal b) innormal c) unnormal d) common

4. No one was ready to lend him money.
a) give b) ask c) borrow d) beg
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5. When Vetri’s parents dropped him at the school, he started crying.

a) left b) got up c) brought in d) picked up
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6. Vetri hesitantingly said, “Yes, I am his friend, from his native place.”
a) strongly c) slowly c) reluctantly d) quickly
Answers 1. d 2. b 3. a 4. c 5. d 6. a
D. Answer the following questions in one or two words.
1. What was the name of Vetri’s company?
Vetri Constructions was the name of Vetri’s company.
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2. Why did he sell his properties?
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He sold his properties to pay back his loans.
3. Which was the home town of Vetri and Asif?
Coimbatore was the home town of Vetri and Asif.
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4. When did Vetri receive a call from Asif’s office?
After two days Vetri received a call from Asif’s office.
1. How did Vetri lose his properties?
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Vetri had a very successful construction company in Coimbatore. The
company constructed many complexes and apartments. After his father’s death
his brothers demanded to divide the property to start separate businesses. Then
Vetri’s business had a downfall. He took loans for this business but could not pay
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back the loan properly. So he sold all the properties and then lived in a small
house. He got a job and started to lead a normal life.
2. What happened when Vetri met Asif?
Vetri went straight to Asif’s office. He was stopped by the security who
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sent him to the receptionist. When he went to the reception desk Asif himself
came out of his office to meet Vetri. He saw Vetri in his CCTV. He was happy
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to meet Vetri and took him home for lunch. In his house everyone knew about
Vetri because Asif had told them about him. They talked about their friendship for
sometimes. In the evening he dropped Vetri in the railway station.
3. How did Asif show his friendship?
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sent him to the receptionist. When he went to the reception desk Asif himself
came out of his office to meet Vetri. He saw Vetri in his CCTV. He was happy
to meet Vetri and took him home for lunch. In the evening he dropped Vetri in
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the railway station. Vetri after reaching home explained what had happened in
Chennai in detail. She knew about her husband so she did not ask anything to
him. Two days later Vetri got a phone call from Asif’s office to inform him that
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Asif assigned a project to him. Vetri could not believe it. This is the power of
friendship. Before asking for help the other one could understand the need and
acted according to the situation.
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VOCABULARY
Commonly Confused Words.

Complete the following sentences using appropriate confusable words.
1. The sugar had a negative _________ on the science experiment. (effect/affect)
2. I am going to _________ down for an hour. (lie/lay)
3. The gas prices continue to _________. (raise/rise)
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4. She always gives me good _________. (advice/advise)
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Answers
1. effect 2. lie 3. rise 4. advice 5. effect
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Anagram
Exercise:
bowl – blow march – charm study – dusty snail – nails
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plum – lump chin – inch flow – wolf eat – tea
Antigram
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Exercise:
earliest – arise late festival – evil fast
funeral – real fun

a violence – Nice love
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LISTENING
Questions on passage
1. Whose speech is this?
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This is Rahim’s speech.
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2. What did Rahul engrave?

Rahul engraved the help done by Rahm in him heart.
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3. Who is lucky?
Rahim is lucky
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4. Who bagged ‘all-rounder’ award?

Rahul bagged ‘all-rounder’ award.
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5. Whose birthday party is it?

It is Rahul’s birthday.
SPEAKING
Picture description
Describe the things in the picture using the descriptive words given below.
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Descriptive words
Large Small Good Happy
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Big Little Great Joyful
Enormous Miniature Fantastic Delighted
Gigantic Minute Excellent Thrilled
Huge
Massive
aPetite
Tiny
Amazing
Wonderful
Glad
Pleased
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Tremendous Slight Marvellous Satisfied
Answers:
This picture is a classroom with many classroom items. There are seven big
tables. It has an excellent white board. There are many tiny pictures hanging. Some
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useful items. Chairs are arranged in an amazing way. Students should be delighted to
study in this marvellous classroom.
WRITING
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Given below is a filled in bank challan to obtain a Demand Draft

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1000/- ONE THOUSAND

CASH
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I) Fill in the Form given below.
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BENGALURU KANYAKUMARI
BENGALURU KANYAKUMARI
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GRAMMAR
REPORTED SPEECH
A) Change the following into Indirect Speech:-
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1. “What do you want?” he said to her.
He asked her what she wanted.
2. He said, “How’s your father?”
He asked her how her father was.
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3. “Are you coming home with me?” he asked.
He asked her whether she was coming home with him.
4. The poor man exclaimed, “Will none of you help me?”
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The poor man asked them if none of them would help him.
5. “Don’t you know the way home?” asked I.
I asked him whether he knew the way home.
B)
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Change the following into Indirect Speech:-
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1. “Bring me a glass of milk,” said the swami to the villagers.
The swami asked the villagers to bring him a glass of milk.
2. “Sit down, boys,” said the teacher.
The teacher asked the boys to sit down.
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The officer ordered his men to halt.

4. “Take off your hat,” the king said to the Hatter.
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The king commanded the Halter to take off his hat.

5. The teacher said to him, “Do not read so fast.”
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The teacher asked him not to read so fast.

6. He said to me, “Wait until I come.”
He urged me to wait until he came.
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7. “Hurry up,” he said to his servant, “do not waste time.”

He ordered his servant to hurry up and not to waste time.
8. “Run away, children,” said their mother.
The mother urged her children to run away.
9. He said, “Daughter, take my golden jug, and fetch me some water from the well.”
He asked his daughter to take his golden jug and fetch him some water from the
well.
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10. “Go down to the bazaar. Bring me some oil and a lump of ice.” ordered his master.
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His master ordered him to go down the bazaar and bring him some oil and lump
of ice.
D) What were the actual words used in each instance below? The sentences
containing the actual words are jumpled in the box. Write them out in the
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same order as the actual words.
1. Punitha asked Pushpa what she was reading.
2. Pushpa told her that he was reading Robinson Crusoe.
3. Punitha asked her what it was all about.
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4. Pushpa said it was about a man wrecked on an island.
5. Punitha then asked her friend who gave her the book.
6. Pushpa answered that her uncle gave it to her at Christmas.
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7. Finally Punitha inquired if she could borrow it.
8. Pushpa replied that she would certainly lend it to her.
(a) “May I borrow it?” inquired Punitha.

(b)
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(d)
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“What are you reading, Pushpa?” asked Punitha.
“It is about a man wrecked on an island,” Pushpa said.
“Of course I will lend it to you,” replied Pushpa.
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(e) “Uncle gave it to me at Christmas,’ answered Pushpa.
(f) “What is it all about?” Punitha asked.
(g) “I am reading Robinson Crusoe, Pushpa told her.
(h) “Who gave you the book, Pushpa?” Punitha then asked.
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E) Change the following into Direct Speech:-

1. Nevin asked his father when the next letter would come.
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Nevin said to his father, “When will the next letter come?”
2. I wrote that I would visit him next day.
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I wrote, “ I will visit you tomorrow.”

3. I told them to be quiet.
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I said to them, “Be quite.”

4. Lakshan asked me if I had anything to say.
Lakshan said to me, “Do you have anything to say?”
5. An old mouse asked who would bell the cat.
An old mouse said, “Who will bell the cat?”
6. Mervin said that he wanted to be a soldier.
Mervin said, “I want to be a soldier”.
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7. Ebin asked me what I wanted.
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Ebin said to me, “What do you want?”
8. Bhagya said that she had seen that picture.
Bhagya said, “I have seen this picture”
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9. The stranger asked Nasrin where she lived.
The stranger said to Nasrin, “Where do you live?”
10. I asked Mary if she would lend me a pencil.
I said to Mary, “Will you lend me a pencil?”
F) Sherlyn receives a postcard from her friend Pushpa who is holidaying in Sri
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Lanka. She calls her friend Galen and tells him what Pushpa has written.
Help her by filling in the blanks, using reported speech.
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Dear Sherlyn,
Yesterday we visited
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
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biggest herd of elephants in the
world that is living under human
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lot. The Elephant Orphanage is 5/75 Trunk Road,
truly worth visiting. Tomorrow,
Poonamallee,
we are going to the national
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meeting you then.
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Cheers!
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Hello, Galen Today I received a postcard from Pushpa. Remember I had told you
that she has gone to Sri Lanka on a holiday? Well, she has written from Colombo.
She has written that she visited Elephant Orphanage. It has 84 elephants. She
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said that it is the biggest herd of elephants in the world that is living under human
supervision. She also added that she was glad they had come there because she was
learning a lot. The Elephant Orphanage was truly worth visiting She said that they
were going to the national park. She would be returning next week and added that
she was looking forward to meeting me then.
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POEM
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*Lessons in Life 6
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– Brigette Bryant & Daniel Ho
WARM UP
1. What do you feel when you meet your friend after a long time?
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I felt extremely happy when I met my friend after a long time.
2. Building a friendship with someone is easy or difficult? Why?
Building friendship with someone is easy. If we talk showing out interest in them,
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it is easy to build friendship.
SUMMARY
Bridgetti Bryant & Daniel Ho write in the poem, ‘Life is a Lesson’ about the
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friendship. Having a friend is like planting a flower. When we show love and kindness
it will blossom someday. We all walk on the planet. Even the tiniest creature needs
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place in the world. It is not easy to get lesson from life. Nothing will come free in this
world. Even the smallest gift needs gratitude from the receiver. When we respect
others, others will respect us. If we thing of the welfare of others, others will think of
our welfare. We should remember that everyone is important in life. When we are
forgotten by others we feel sad. We want to be somebody in world. Our life should
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matter much for others. Then we should make a difference in the world. We should
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not make others shame us or feel bad.
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kindness (n) - humble

bloom (v) - come into
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tiniest (adj) - smallest

forgotten (v) - out of mind
deserves (v) - be qualified for
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A. Comprehension Questions
1. What is planting a flower compared to?
Planting a flower is compared to having a friend.
2. What does the tiniest creature need?
The tiniest creature needs a place in this world.
3. What do the smallest gifts deserve?
The smallest gifts deserve gratitude.
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4. What will happen if you fail to give importance to others?
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If we fail to give importance to others, they will feel sad.
5. What do you learn from your lessons in life?
We learn from our lessons in life that we can express our friendship to others by
respecting them.
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6. Pick and write the rhyming words from the third stanza.
bloom - room sad - bad
7. “Having a friend is like planting a flower.” Explain.
When we plant a flowering plant we have to give our attention to it. In the same
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way if we want to keep our friendship we should give our attention to it.
Figures of speech
a. Simile:
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Answer the following.
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Write a sentence using ‘as fast as the wind’.
The horse went as fast as the wind.
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2. Write a simile using the word ‘like’.
He fought like a lion.
3. Create a simile using the word ‘as’.
My friend is as strong as a steel.
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4. What does ‘as smart as a fox’ mean?
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2. Metaphor:
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1. Which of the given options is a Metaphor?
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a) Life is like a chocolate box. b) Raj is like his twin brother.

c) His words are pearls of wisdom. d) The bus is slow as a snail. Ans: c)
2. What does “The world is a stage” mean?
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“The world is a stage” means that the world is like stage of a drama where we all
play our part.
3. Identify the Metaphor in the sentence.
Her hair is always a rat’s nest in the morning.
Ans: The metaphor is ‘a rat’s nest’.
4. Write a sentence on your own that includes a Metaphor.
The king was a lion in the battle.
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ADDITIONAL
1. Lessons in life aren’t always so simple
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Nothing you’re given will ever come free
a) What kind of lessons do we get in life?
The lessons we get in life is not simple. Nothing will come to us free.
b) Pick out the words in alliteration.
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lessons – life
2. When you’re forgotten it makes you feel sad
Know that you matter and you make a difference
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Let no one shame you or make you feel bad.
a) When do we feel sad?
When we are forgotten we feel sad.
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sad – bad
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Homeless Man and his
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SUMMARY
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There was a man called Cesar who was homeless. He lived in Rio do Sul in south
Brazil. He often offered his own food to stray dogs which lived around him. Once he
required urgent treatment in a hospital. His faithful dogs were waiting for him near the
hospital. The unbelievable loyalty of the dogs was seen by the nurse CrisMaprim and
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her colleagues. Cesar came to hospital for treatment at about 3 pm. That was the first
time he visited that hospital. So the nurses did not know about his health condition or
his background.
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They came to know that he was accompanied by some dogs and four of them
were waiting at the entrance. Their concern for the homeless man touched the hearts
of the nurses. They heard that he had sacrificed his own food to feed those dogs.
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Maprim clicked a photo of the touching scene and posted it in the Face Book with a
writing that the faithful dogs were waiting for their master who was being treated
inside the hospital. A simple person who needed the help of others for his hunger had
those best companions around him.
The faithful dogs reunited with their master. The staff of the hospital allowed the
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dogs to come inside the hospital. They gave some food to Cesar but he shared it with
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his dogs. An hour later Cesar left the hospital accompanied by the dogs.
GLOSSARY
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boomerang (n) - come back to the person who threw it

medication (n) - form of medicine that is used to treat
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anticipating (v) - expecting
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A. Comprehension Questions
1. What is the name of the hero of this story?
Caser is the name of the hero of this story.
2. Where did this story happen?
This story happened in Rio do sul in south Brazil.
3. When was he admitted in the hospital?
He was admitted in hospital at about 3 pm.
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4. Where is the hospital?
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The hospital is in Rio do Sul.
5. Who accompanied him to the hospital?
His faithful dogs accompanied him to the hospital.
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B. Write the answers for the following questions in 100 words.
1. Where did the nurse post this story?
There was a man called Caser who was homeless. He lived in Rio do Sul
in south Brazil. He often offered his own food to stray dogs which lived around
him. Once he required urgent treatment in a hospital. His faithful dogs were
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waiting for her near the hospital. The unbelievable loyalty of the dogs was seen
by the nurse CrisMaprim and her colleagues. They came to know that he was
accompanied by some dogs and four of them were waiting at the entrance. Their
concern for the homeless man touched the hearts of the nurses. They heard that
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he had sacrificed his own food to feed those dogs. Maprim clicked a photo of the
touching scene and posted it in the Face Book with a writing that the faithful dogs
were waiting for their master who was being treated inside the hospital.
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What did Cesar do when he was offered food by the nurses?
There was a man called Caser who was homeless. He lived in Rio do Sul in
south Brazil. He often offered his own food to stray dogs which lived around him.
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Once he required urgent treatment in a hospital. His faithful dogs were waiting for
him near the hospital. The unbelievable loyalty of the dogs was seen by the nurse
CrisMaprim and her colleagues. They came to know that he was accompanied by
some dogs and four of them were waiting at the entrance. After the treatment
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the faithful dogs reunited with their master. The staff of the hospital allowed the
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dogs to come inside the hospital. They gave some food to Caser but he shared it
with his dogs. An hour later Caser left the hospital accompanied by the dogs.
3. How many dogs accompanied him when he left the hospital?
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There was a man called Caser who was homeless. He lived in Rio do Sul in
south Brazil. He often offered his own food to stray dogs which lived around him.
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Once he required urgent treatment in a hospital. His faithful dogs were waiting
for him near the hospital. The unbelievable loyalty of the dogs was seen by the
nurse CrisMaprim and her colleagues. Caser came to hospital for treatment at
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about 3 pm. That was the first time he visited that hospital. So the nurses did not
know about his health condition or his background. They came to know that he
was accompanied by some dogs and four of them were waiting at the entrance.
4. How many people followed Mamprim’s post?
There was a man called Caser who was homeless. He lived in Rio do Sul
in south Brazil. He often offered his own food to stray dogs which lived around
him. Once he required urgent treatment in a hospital. His faithful dogs were
waiting for him near the hospital. The unbelievable loyalty of the dogs was seen
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by the nurse CrisMaprim and her colleagues. They came to know that he was
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accompanied by some dogs and four of them were waiting at the entrance. Their
concern for the homeless man touched the hearts of the nurses. Maprim clicked
a photo of the touching scene and posted it in the Face Book. 1,36000 people
followed Maprim’s post.
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C. Can you guess the meaning of following words after understanding the
story?
homeless one without a home
boomerang rebound
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canine dog
stray abandoned
health facility hospital
colleague co-worker
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accompany follow
trailing coming behind
wagging shaking
reciprocal
possession
shared
ownership
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mistreatment ill-treatment
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Choose the best option and fill the blanks

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1. The name of the story of ‘Homeless man and his Friends’ was _________.
a) John b) David c) James d) Cesar
2. The story of “Homeless man and his Friends’ happened in _________
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a) Brazil b) South Africa c) Briton d) Asia

3. Cesar was admitted in hospital at _________
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a) 6 pm b) 3 pm c) 10 am d) 8 am
4. Cesar faithful _________ accompanied him to the hospital.
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a) friends b) followers c) dogs d) neighbours

5. The name of the nurse was _________
a) CrisMamprim b) Judi Alos c) Crist Noah d) Danny Impol
6. _________ were waiting for Cesar at the entrance.
a) two dogs b) three dogs c) four friends d) four dogs
7. Mamprim posted the photos in _________.
a) WhatsApp b) Facebook c) Instagram d) Twitter
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8. Cesar sacrificed his _________ for the sake of the dogs.
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a) home b) friends c) parents d) food
9. The hospital staff offered _________ to Cesar.
a) food b) money c) clothes d) medicine
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10. Cesar left the hospital with _________ trailing behind him.
a) four friends b) relatives c) four dogs d) parents
Answers 1. d 2. a 3. b 4. c 5. a 6. d 7. b 8. d 9. a 10. c
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1. He suddenly required emergency treatment. - Cesar
2. They realised that he had a gang of dogs. - hospital staff
3. Later posted it on Facebook - Cris Mamprim
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4. “I came across this today.” - Cris Mamprim
5. A simple person, without luxury, who depends on help from others
STEP TO SUCCESS
a - Cesar
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Coding – Decoding
Number the alphabet according to their position to decode the following.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
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21 22 23 24 25 26
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1. In a certain code language, if BUG = 30 and ALMS = 45 then CADET =?

a) 70 b) 24 c) 33 d) 37 Ans: c)
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2. In a certain code language, if INFER = 25 and JERSEY = 28, then

CHOICE =?
a) 43 b) 34 c) 89 d) 52 Ans: b)
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3. In a certain code language, EGG is 577 and ICE is 935 then what is
8945?
a) HIDE b) FEAR c) DEED d) HIGH Ans: a)
4. In a certain code language, YSMIR is TNHDM and VPJHN is QKECI then
GKTZO is _______?
a) TEFMD b) BFOUJ c) IPBVR d) ZOAFQ Ans: b)
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CONNECTING TO SELF
Tick the boxes that you have done and check yourself whether you are a
good friend.
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If you tick two or less pink / two or more blue you should improve yourself as a better
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Class: 8 Marks: 20
SECTION - A
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a) praise b) comment c) comfort d) advise
2. His company constructed many shopping complexes.
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a) make b) build c) sell d) buy
1. Vetri started to lead a normal life.
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a) usual b) strange c) abnormal d) serious
2. The vegetables look fresh.
a) new b) rotten c) dull d) old
C.
1.
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What was the name of Vetri’s company?

2×2=4
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2. Why did Vetri sell his properties?
3. What did Vetri and Asif talk about in Asif’s office?
SECTION - B
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a) Does anything we are given come free?

b) What deserves ‘thank you’?
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1. The dogs’ incredible loyalty was witnessed by ________

a) Cesar b) patients c) doctors d) Mampium
2. The faithful ________ were anticipating Cesar’s safe return
a) canines b) nurses
c) Mamprim and her friends d) Mamprim’s colleagues
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I am going to ________ a question in the meeting.
a) raise b) rise
Complete the following sentence choosing the appropriate word.
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2.
________ articles are available here.
a) stationery b) stationary
3. Rearrange the letters to make another meaningful word.
care or earth
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4. Change the following into indirect speech.
“Hurry up”, he said to his servant, “don’t waste your time”
5. Change the following into direct speech.
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I asked Joans if she would accompany me to the library.
6. Change the following into indirect speech.
He said to her, “Will you lend me your maths notebook?”
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Spot the error and rewrite the corrected sentences.
a) Mohan and me have met the principal
b) We elected Prakash as a leader.
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Answer Key
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b) Even the smallest of gifts deserves ‘thank you’.
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IV 1. a 2. a 3. race/heart
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4. He asked his servant to hurry up and to not waste his

time.
5. I said to Joans, “Will you accompany me to the library?”
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6. He asked her if she would lend him her maths notebooks.

7. a) Mohan and I have met the Principal
b) We elected Prakash leader.
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PROSE
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Cyber Safety 7
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WARM UP
In pairs, identify the types of computer. Choose and write the names from the
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box.
(Tablet, Palmtop computer, Laptop,
Watch computer, Personal computer, Super computer)
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Personal computer Laptop Tablet
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The lesson ‘Cyber Safety’ is about the dangers of misuse of mobile and internet.
Internet is a powerful way to get the information to gain knowledge. Gladin asked his
mother how the screw gauge worked. She asked him to find out it from internet. By
the time his father came and asked about his children.
Mother informed him that Gladin was browsing and Rani seemed to be frightened
of something. Father called her and asked her the reason. Hesitatingly sheinformed
him that someone was chatting with her and he knew her name and address. She
was afraid that she might come to their house. He frightened her saying that if she
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informed others he would harm her family members. Father told her not to respond
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to any chat from him. After somedays he would stop calling her. If he continued to
disturb her he would talk to his parents and if they did not help her he would inform
cyber police.
Father advised the children how to use internet properly. They should talk only
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to those whom they knew well. They should not give their personal information like
photos, phone number, aadhar etc. Strangers might misuse the information.
Internet and mobile helped them to connect with others and to watch movies,
listen to music and play games. But they should not get addicted to the power house
of entertainment. Mobile addition might cause head ache, weakened eyesight, sleep
disorders, stress, social isolation, aggressive behaviour, financial problems, ruined
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relationship and no or low professional growth. In the same time they could not ignore
the benefits of internet and mobile. These things should be used with care.
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GLOSSARY
screw guage (n) - measuring tool
browse (v) - to scan , to casually look through in order to find items
frightened (v)
online predator (n)
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a of interest
scared
someone who sexually exploits a child over the internet
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bother (v) - to disturb or annoy
cyber (adj) - relating to or characteristic of culture of computers,
information technology and virtual reality.
aggressive (adj) - prone to behave in a way that involves attacking or
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beneficial (adj)
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- helpful or good to something or someone
Meanings
browse - look through
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gain - increase
predator - killer, raider
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dull - gloomy
scared - frightened
chat - talk
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harm - damage
addicted - dependent
aggressive - violent
ignore - disregard
benefit - advantage, help
Opposites
gain × lose
frightened × comforted
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dull × bright
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addicted × unaccustomed
aggressive × peaceful
ignore × acknowledge, obey
Read and Understand
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A. Choose the correct synonyms for the italicized words.
1. I was really scared.
a) bold b) frightened c) timid Ans: b
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2. Let us browse about it.
a) surf b) read c) glance Ans: a
3. There is a chance to get addicted.
a) accustomed b) known c) inclined Ans: a
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4. we can’t ignore the benefits of internet.
a) favorable b) harm c) popularity Ans: a
5. She gathered the information from the internet.
a) disburse
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b) collect c) amass Ans: b
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ADDITIONAL

1. Let us browse about it in internet.
a) went through b) look through c) see through d) come through
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2. You can gather information to gain knowledge.

a) increase b) decrease c) lose d) disperse
3. Rani seems to be frightened of something.
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a) happy b) calm c) laughing d) scared

4. Are you suspecting any cyber predator?
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a) scientist b) technology c) killer d) protector

5. My dear what happened? You seem dull.
a) gloomy b) bright c) intelligent d) happy
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6. I am really scared.
a) sad b) harm c) addicted d) frightened
7. He chats every day.
a) sees b) laughs c) goes d) talks
8. He will cause harm to my family members.
a) good b) damage c) calm d) agitation
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9. Still if he bothers you I will take care of him.
a) talks b) fights c) disturbs d) calls
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10. There is a chance to get addicted to this power house of entertainment.
a) added b) dependent c) lost d) delighted
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11. ..... stress, social isolation, aggressive behaviour .....
a) violent b) calm c) prosper d) involved
12. We can’t ignore the benefits of internet and mobile phones.
a) accept b) invite c) disregard d) receive
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a) lose b) weakness c) loyalty d) advantages
1. b 2. a 3. d 4. c 5. a 6. d 7. d 8. b 9. c 10. b
Answers
11. a 12. c 13. d
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B. Choose the correct antonyms for the italicized words.
1. The explosion had weakened the building’s foundations.
2.
a) dreary b) dull a c) strengthen
A stranger was roaming around the street.
a) well known b) newcomer c) unknown
d) weak
d) foreigner
Ans: c
Ans: a
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3. Vairavan is having a spot of bother with law.
a) worry b) annoy c) pester d) pleasing Ans: d
4. He asked the manager to improve the facility in the hall.
a) amenity
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A good diet is beneficial to health.
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5.
a) benefit b) helpful c) harmful d) useful Ans: c
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ADDITIONAL
Choose the best antonym of the underlined words.

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1. You can gather information to gain knowledge.

a) accept b) regard c) lose d) increase Ans: c
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2. Rani seems to be frightened of something.

a) comforted b) scared c) upset d) terrified Ans: a
3. My dear what happened? You seem dull.
a) gloomy b) sad c) cloudy d) bright Ans: d
a) dependent b) unaccustomed
c) added d) used Ans: b
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5. .... stress, social isolation, aggressive behaviour ....
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a) peaceful b) violent c) hostile d) destructive Ans: a
a) overlook d) discount c) snub d) acknowledge Ans: d
C. Fill in the blanks.
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1. Internet is a great tool where, one can gather information.
2. Gladin is gathering information for his project.
3. Childern should use internet carefully.
4. We should keep our personal details not in the internet.
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5. We should not get addicted to power house of entertainment.
D. Say true or false.
1. Gladin’s mom knew how screw guage works. False
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2. We use internet to gather information and gain knowledge. True
3. Rani was frightened of an online predator. True
4. Strangers don’t misuse your information. False
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5. Do not give your name, address, telephone number to the strangers.
6. Too much of anything is good for nothing.
True
True
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E. Answer the following questions in a sentence or two.
1. Why did Gladin’s mom ask him to browse?
Gladin’s mother asked him browse to know how screw gauge worked.
2. Why do we use internet?
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We use internet to gather information to gain knowledge.

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3. What was Rani afraid of?

Rani was afraid of an online predator.
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4. What was father’s advice to Rani?

Father advised Rani not to respond to the online predator’s call.
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5. Who is an online predator?

Online predator is one who misuses the details of others which he has collected
from them.
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6. What was father’s instruction to Gladin and Rani?

Father instructed Galdin and Rani to use internet and mobile with care.
7. What do strangers do with our personal information?
Strangers misuse our personal information for their benefits.
8. What are the benefits of computer?
Internet and mobile help us to connect with others and to watch movies, listen to
music and play games.
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F. Answer the following in about 100 words.
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1. How should one use the technology of the present world?
The lesson ‘Cyber Safety’ is about the dangers of misuse of mobile and
internet. Internet is a powerful way to get the information to gain knowledge.
We should use the technology of modern world with care. We should talk only
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to those whom we knew well. We should not give our personal information
like photos, phone number, aadhar etc. Strangers may misuse the information.
Internet and mobile help us to connect with others and to watch movies, listen
to music and play games. But we should not get addicted to the power house of
entertainment
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2. What happens if someone is addicted to mobile phone?
internet. Internet is a powerful way to get the information to gain knowledge. We
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should use the technology of modern world with care. Internet and mobile help
us to connect with others and to watch movies, listen to music and play games.
But we should not get addicted to the power house of entertainment. Mobile
addition might cause head ache, weakened eyesight, sleep disorders, stress,
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social isolation, aggressive behaviour, financial problems, ruined relationship and
no or low professional growth.
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3. “We can’t ignore the benefits of internet and mobile phone” Justify.
internet. Internet is a powerful way to get the information to gain knowledge. We
should use the technology of modern world with care. Internet and mobile help
us to connect with others and to watch movies, listen to music and play games.
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We gather information to gain knowledge. So we cannot ignore the benefits of
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internet and mobile phone.
VOCABULARY
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British and American English

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A) Find the suitable British or American English word and fill in the following.
British American British American

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Flat apartment chips French fries
Lift escalator biscuit Cookie

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Petrol gasoline holiday Vacation
B) Find the suitable British or American English spelling and fill in the following.
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British American British American
Apologise apologize deramt Dreamed
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Judgement judgment aeroplane Airplane
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Neighbour neighbor plough Plow
C. Eponymous Words
Eponym
a
Meaning Origin
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It is a musical blowing Saxophone is named after Adolf
saxophone instrument. Sax. At an early age he had the
talents to make brass instruments.
An opening in the earth through Vulcan (Latin Volcanus),
the Roman god of fire and
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volcano which molten lava issues or a

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mountain built up of lava metalworking.

It is a tower of skeletal iron A. G. EIFFEL, was its engineer and
Eiffel construction in Paris, France: principal designer.
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Tower built for the exposition of 1889.

984 ft. (300 m) high
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the withdrawal of support, Boycott was named after Charles

or the refusal to buy or use C. Boycott. He had served in the
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something, as a form of protest British Army 39th Foot, which
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or activism brought him to Ireland.

Mount Everest is the highest Mount Everest is named after the
Mount
peak in the Himalayan first surveyor general of India
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mountain. George Everest.
D. Euphemistic words
i. Fill in the blanks with correct euphemisms for the given words.
deaf, or hard of hearing acoustically challenged
mentally ill mentally challenged, lunatic
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fat full-figured
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blind visually challenged
liar economical truth
SPEAKING
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F. Imagine a world with no books, but only e-books. How would you find such
a world? Deliver a two-minute talk.
An e-book is a book in electronic format. It is downloaded to a computer, PC, Mac,
laptop, tablet, smart phone or any other kind of reading device, and is read on the
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screen. It can have numbered pages, table of contents, pictures and graphics, exactly
like a printed book. E-books offer many benefits and advantages, and this article
shows a few of them. It is very simple and easy to purchase and download e-books
through the Internet. As the technology goes a time may come when we have only
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e-books and no ordinary printed books. Books are a tactile experience, meaning they
are supposed to be experienced through touch and smell. With e-books this feeling is
not possible. But e-books have their own advantages. Papers can be avoided so trees
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need not be cut down for making papers. When you need certain information, you can
get it immediately, by downloading an e-book. E-books are portable. You can carry
a whole library of hundreds of books with you, on CD, in a laptop, notebook or any
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e-book reader, without worrying about their weight.In such a situation students will
come to class with a tab, lap top or a smart phone. The teacher can teach with his lap
top. Any books of information can be read in this form.
WRITING
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F. Write a formal email to Mr Sundar Pitchai CEO of Google, requesting him for
an appointment to interview him.
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To : sunder.pitch@google.co
Sub : Request for an appointment to interview
Sir,
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We are very happy to think about your success in life. Your success story
is an inspiration to many youngsters who are trying to achieve something great in
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life. From our organisation we have decided to interview you. The date and time
is at your convenience. Will you please give your time for that? Looking forward
to getting a positive reply.
Davidson.
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GRAMMAR
Question Tag:
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EXERCISE
a) Fill in the blanks with suitable tags.
1. She is collecting stickers, isn’t she?
2. We often watch TV in the afternoon, don’t we?
3. You have cleaned your bike, haven’t you?
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4. John and Max don’t like maths, do they?
5. Peter played handball yesterday, didn’t he?
6. They are going home from school, aren’t they?
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7. Mary didn’t do her homework last Monday, did she?
8. He could have bought a new car, couldn’t he?
9. Kevin will come tonight, won’t he?
10. I’m clever, a aren’t I?
b) Fill in the blanks with suitable tags.
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1. He is still sleeping, ________
a) is not he? b) isn’t he? c) wasn’t he? Ans: b
2. You go to school, ________
a) do you? b) aren’t you? c) don’t you? Ans: c
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3. Let’s go for a walk, ________

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a) shall we? b) shan’t we? c) will we? Ans: a

4. We won’t be late, ________
a) won’t we? b) will we? c) are we? Ans: b
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5. Nobody called, ________

a) do they? b) didn’t they? c) did they? Ans: c
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6. They will wash the car, ________

a) will it? b) won’t they? c) wouldn’t they? Ans: b
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7. We must lock the doors, ________

a) mustn’t they? b) shouldn’t we? c) mustn’t we? Ans: c
8. I’m right, ________
a) amn’t I? b) am not I? c) aren’t I? Ans: c
9. So you bought a car, ________
a) didn’t you? b) haven’t you? c) weren’t you? Ans: a
10. You wouldn’t like to invite my Dad, ________
a) did you? b) would you? c) won’t you? Ans: b
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SENTENCES : SIMPLE, COMPOUND, AND COMPLEX
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A) State which of the following sentences are Compound, and which are
Complex.
1. Man proposes, but God disposes. – compound
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2. I went because I was invited. – complex
3. Jancy returned home because she was tired. – complex
4. Whatever you do, do well. – complex
5. Listen carefully and take notes. – compound
6. I called him, but he gave me no answer. – compound
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7. The town in which I live is very large. – complex
8. They always talk who never think. – complex
9. We must eat to live, but we should not live to eat. – compound
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10. Govern your passions or they will govern you. – compound
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POEM
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My Computer Needs
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– Shanthini Govindan
WARM UP
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In Pairs, tell each other how computer plays a vital role in all fileds.
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1. Computer helps students learn new things.
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2. Computer is used in hospitals for storing details of the patients

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3. Computer is used in police stations for identifying criminals

4. Computer is used for reservations of bus, train and flight tickets.
5. Computer is used for instant communication.
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SUMMARY
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Shanthini Govindan has written the poem ‘My Computer Needs a Beak’. She talks
about her computer which has worked but it gives some problem to her. It had always
been intelligent and fashionable. It seemed to know a lot of information by heart. If
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she typed a question it gave the answer quickly with a mouse’s click. But recently
her computer had been behaving badly. It was absent minded and forgot to save
her work. Her work vanished in the most frightening way. It also did not check her
spellings and it hid the files out of her sight.
One day the mischievous computer swallowed a worm and behaved very badly
and it made her wriggle. Then a virus attacked my computer and it became sick.
So she had to call a technician to examine her computer. She asked the technician
whether her computer needed some rest because she had been using it for many days.
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GLOSSARY
brainy (adj) - very intelligent
absent-minded (adj) - being forgetful
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vanish (v) - disappear
dreadful (adj) - unpleasant
gobbled (v) - ate hastily or greedily
erratically (adv) - unsteadily or unpredictably
squirm (v) - to twist the body in discomfort
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A) Answer the following:
1. How does the poet describe her computer?
The poet describes her computer as intelligent and fashionable. It seemed to
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know a lot of information by heart.
2. What happened to the computer?
The computer was behaving badly. It became absent minded and forgot to save
3.
her work. a
List four things that the computer could not do after it became absent-
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minded
i. The computer forgot to save the poet’s work
ii. It did not check the spelling
iii. It hid all her files
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iv. It made her work vanish.
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4. What made the poet squirm?

The mischievous computer swallowed a worm and behaved very badly and it
made her squirm.
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5. Why did the poet call the doctor?

A virus attacked her computer and it became sick. So she had to call a doctor to
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examine her computer.

B) Fill in the blanks.
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1) Computers are brainy and smart.

2) We get answers for questions by a click.
3) The computer forgot to save the poet’s work.
4) The computer actually gobbled a worm.
5) The poet feels that his computer needs break.
C) Pick out the rhyming words from the poem.
Smart - heart
click - quick
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right - sight
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sick - quick
D) Match the poetic lines with Figures of speech Answer
1) So brainy - personification metaphor
2) Mountains - personification hyperbole
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3) It’s so absent minded - hyperbole personification
4) Computer gobbled a worm - metaphor personification
5) Very sick - metaphor metaphor
E) Find the alliterating words from the poem
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1) Save - store
2) Doctor - double
3) Virus - very
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4) makes - most
5) gobbled -
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1.
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My computer has always been so brainy and smart –
It seems to know mountains of information by heart.
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a) What has the computer always been to the poet?
The computer has been brainy and smart to the poet.
b) Why the poet use the word mountain?
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The poet uses the word mountain to show that the computer knows a lot of
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information.
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c) Pick out the rhyming words.

smart – heart
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2. It forgets to ‘save’ my work, and store it away,

And instead, makes it vanish in the most dreadful way.
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a) What does the computer forget?

The computer forgets to save the poet’s work.
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b) What vanish in the most dreadful way?

The poet’s works vanish in the most dreadful way
save – store
3. If I type in a question, and give my mouse a click,
My computer always gives me the answer really quick!
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a) When does the computer give the answer for the question?
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The computer gives the answer to the question when the mouse is clicked.
click – quick
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my – mouse
4. And one day, my naughty computer actually gobbled a worm,
And behaved so erratically that it made me squirm.
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a) Why did the computer behave unsteadily?
The computer behaved unsteadily because it was affected by a worm.
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worm – squirm
made – me
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The Mystery of the
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SUMMARY
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Zac O’ Yeah writes in his short story ‘The Mystery of the Cyber Friend’ about how
careful we should be when we chat with others on internet. Shree was living with her
parents and aunt. They wanted her to learn computer. She used to find information
for her school projects from internet. Two months ago, on her thirteenth birthday
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she joined ‘Friend Net’ on internet. She used to chat with her friends. One day she
received a friend request from an unknown person and she accepted it. Her name
was Chaitra and she said that she was studying in another school which was near her
school. But Shree had not heard anything about any other school near her school.
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Chaitra asked her to meet her alone on a Sunday at the railway station.
Fortunately she informed her aunt about that. When she checked the profile of
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Chaitra she found it was the picture of a movie star. Chaitra’s school was not found
there; profile picture was not hers; she asked Shree to meet her alone. Now Shree
was little suspicious about Chaitra.
The next day her aunt accompanied Shree to the railway station. She informed
the station manager about the problem and they waited to see who would get down
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from the train to meet Shree. By the time a man of her father’s age met her. Shree
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was shocked but the man was trying to convince her saying that he was an uncle and
he tried to have friendship with her. Shree’s aunt ran to her and hit him with her hand
bag. The station manager tried to catch him but he disappeared in the crowded train.
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They went to the police station to complain about the stranger. The police woman
appreciated them and asked Shree to put up a poster about cyber safety in her school.
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The next day a cybercrime officer went through Shree’s computer. Within hours the
police found the man and arrested him from his office in Bangalore. They found that
he tried to befriend many girls and boys on social media. Shree waited eagerly to tell
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her friends about the frightening adventure with the cyber friend.
GLOSSARY
nap (v) – to sleep for a short period of time
friends net (n) – website in internet where one can meet and talk to
different people
wonder (v) – Surprised
offline (adj) – computer not connected to internet
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shriek (v) – to scream, as in a sudden fright
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imposter (n) – someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed
name or identity
confide (v) – to trust
cyber safety (adj) – safe and responsible use of phone and the internet
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cyber crime (n) – criminal activities done using computers or the Internet
scary (adj) – frightening
1. Shree lives in Katpadi Junction town.
2. Shree celebrated her thirteenth birthday.
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3. Madhoo was a film actress.
4. Chaitra finally asked her to come to the railway station.
5. Akka went to the station master to get a help for them.
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the station master, film actress, the railway station, thirteen , Katpadi Junction
B. Say whether the following statements are ‘True’ or ‘False’.
2. Shree’s aunt stays with them.

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1. Shree spends most of the time on T.V. False
True
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3. Chaitra is Shree’s school friend. False
4. Chaitra gifted Shree a new camera phone. False
5. Shree went alone to the train station to meet Chaitra. False
6. A fraud middle aged man pretended to be Chaitra. False
C. Name the speaker.
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S.No. Lines from the lesson Speaker

1 “Do you do anything other than Shree’s friend
eating?”
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2 “Are you feeling unwell?” Shree’s aunt

3 “I don’t have a camera phone “ Shree
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4 “I told you I am thirteen, the same Chaitra, cyber fraud

age as you.”
5 “You are a brave pair!” The police woman
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ADDITIONAL

1. Shree lived in ________ Junction.
a) Egmore b) Katbadi c) Basin Bridge d) Salem
2. Shree celebrated her ________ birthday.
a) 13 b) 11 c) 10 d) 18
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3. Madhoo was a ________.
a) teacher b) doctor c) film actress d) film director
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4. Chaitra asked Shree to come to the ________.
a) hospital b) school c) police station d) railway station
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5. Akka went to the ________ to get help for them.
a) police b) station manager
c) TTR d) neighbours
6. Shree’s father was a ________.
a) taxi driver b) truck driver c) bus driver d) van driver
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7. After her 13th birthday Shree joined ________.
a) Facebook b) WhatsApp c) Friend Net d) Friend Bob
8. The cybercriminal gave his name as ________
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a) Chithra b) Chinmayee c) Chandra d) Chaitra
9. The cybercriminal was from ________
a) Katbadi b) Bangalore c) Chennai d) Madurai
a) old camera
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10. Chaitra offered to give Shree her ________.
b) mobile phone c) tab d) camera phone
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Answers 1. b 2. a 3. c 4. d 5. b 6. a 7. c 8. d 9. b 10. d
D. Based on your reading of the text list out the merits and demerits of using
computers.
S.No. Merits Demerits
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1 Getting information for project work Going into unnecessary sites

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3 Chat with friends Chat with strangers
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strangers
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5 Joining some groups Getting connected to strangers

E. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below.
Just then train moves . He runs towards a bogey door. The station manager
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rushes forward to catch the man. But he disappears into the crowded train. They all
go to the police station. “You are a brave pair” says a policewoman. “Thank you for
informing us about this imposter. Shree, you were clever to confide in a trusted adult!
Will you put up this poster about cyber security in your school, please? We would also
like to conduct a cyber crime cell will need to take a look at Shree’s computer. The next
day, a cyber crime officer goes through Shree’s computer. Within hours, the police find
the man who pretended to be Chaitra.
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1. Whom did the station master try to catch?
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The station master tried to catch the stranger who met Shree on the platform.
2. Where did they all go?
They all went to the police station.
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3. Who are the brave pair in the story?
Shree and her aunt are the brave pair in the story.
4. Was the man honest or not?
No, the man was not honest.
5. How did the police find out the criminal?
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The cybercrime officer went through Shree’s computer and found out the criminal.
F. Answer the following questions.
1. Why did Shree’s parents buy her a computer?
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Shree’s parents bought her a computer because they wanted her to learn
computer.
2. How did Shree make friends through computer?
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On her thirteen birthday Shree joined “Friend Net’. Through this she made friends.
3. What were the online activities given in this story?
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Finding information for school project, sending emails, getting connected with
friends were the online activities given in this story.
4. How did Shree’s aunt save Shree from the man who pretended to be
Chaitra ?
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Shree’s aunt accompanied Shree to the railway station. She informed the station
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manager about the problem and they waited to see who would get down from
the train to meet Shree. By the time a man of her father’s age met her. Shree’s
aunt ran to her and hit him with her hand bag but he disappeared in the crowded
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train.
5. How did the police find the man who pretended to be Chaitra?
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A cybercrime officer went through Shree’s computer. Within hours the police
found the man and arrested him from his office in Bangalore.
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1. How did Shree get the friendship of the cyber friend?

Zac O’ Yeah writes in his short story ‘The Mystery of the Cyber Friend’
about how careful we should be when we chat with others on internet. Shree
was living with her parents and aunt. They wanted her to learn computer. She
used to find information for her school projects from internet. Two months ago,
on her thirteenth birthday she joined ‘Friend Net’ on internet. She used to chat
with her friends. One day she received a friend request from an unknown person
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and she accepted it. Her name was Chaitra and she said that she was studying
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in another school which was near her school. But Shree had not heard anything
about any other school near her school. Chaitra asked her to meet her alone on
a Sunday at the railway station. Thus she got the friendship of the cyber friend.
2. How was the cyber fraud arrested?
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Zac O’ Yeah writes in his short story ‘The Mystery of the Cyber Friend’
about how careful we should be when we chat with others on internet. She
befriended a stranger through ‘Friend Net’ and the stranger gave her name as
Chaitra. Shree became suspicious of this friend. Chaitra asked her to meet her
alone on a Sunday at the railway station. The next day her aunt accompanied
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Shree to the railway station. She informed the station manager about the problem
and they waited to see who would get down from the train to meet Shree. By the
time a man of her father’s age met her. Shree’s aunt ran to her and hit him with
her hand bag. The station manager tried to catch him but he disappeared in the
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crowded train. They went to the police station to complain about the stranger. A
cybercrime officer went through Shree’s computer. Within hours the police found
the man and arrested him from his office in Bangalore.
STEP TO SUCCESS
1.
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The following series is provided and you need to answer the question
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accordingly.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N || O P R S T U V W X Y Z
In this series find the letter which is fifth to the left from the thirteenth letter from your
right?
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1. M 2. I 3. H 4. J Ans: 3
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2. Based on the above series of English alphabet, if every alternate alphabet

starting from C is deleted than which of the following alphabet will seventh
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from the left side of the series?

1. H 2. J 3. I 4. G Ans: 2
3. If the above series is written in reverse order then what will be the eleventh
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letter of the fifteenth letter from your left?

1. V 2. W 3. D 4. X Ans: 2
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UNIT TEST - 7
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ENGLISH
Class: 8 Marks: 20
SECTION - A
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1. We can’t ignore the benefits of internet.
a) care b) neglect c) utilize d) enjoy
2. Don’t respond to his message...
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a) send b) listen c) react d) consider
1. Vairavan is having a spot of bother with law.
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a) pester b) pleasing c) annoy d) worry
2. There is a chance to get addicted.
a) unaccustomed b) unknown c) unseen d) uncontrolled
a 2×2=4
1. Why do we use internet?
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2. Who is an online predator?
3. What was father’s instruction to Gladin and Rani?
SECTION - B
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1. But of late, my computer has been behaving badly too,

It’s so absent-minded, that I don’t know what to do.
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a) In what way is the computer absent-minded?

b) Pick out the alliterated words.
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SECTION - C
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1. Shree uses the computer to find information for ________

a) School projects and science exhibition
b) School projects and e-mails
c) e-mails and games
d) Video games and music
2. Shree and Akka reached Katpadi Junction before the arrival of ________
a) the Pandiyan Express b) the Inter-city Express
c) the Yercaud Express d) the Bengaluru Express
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SECTION - D
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IV 1. Find the suitable British English word for ‘trash can’ 8×1=8
a) trash b) can c) bin d) wastage
2. Find the suitable American English word for ‘film’
a) movie b) cinema c) picture d) reel
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3. Choose the best option to fill in the blank
‘March’ is derived from Mars. the Roman ________
a) god of light b) god of thunder
c) god of knowledge d) god of war
4. Choose the best option to fill in the blank
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The euphemistic expression for ‘slow learners’ is ________
a) dull students b) weak students
c) late- bloomers d) average students
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5. Fill in the blanks with suitable question tags.
1. I’m right, ________?
a) amn’t I b) am not I c) am I d) aren’t I
2. No one answered the question, ________?
6.
a) did he
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b) did they
Identify the kind of sentence.
c) didn’t they d) was it
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I read the poem that you recommended.
a) Simple sentence b) Complex sentence
c) Compound sentence d) Statement
7. Identify the kind of sentence.
Being tired, Bharathi stopped playing.
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a) Complex sentence b) Compound sentence

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c) Subordinate clause d) Declarative sentence
Answer Key
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I A) 1. b 2. c
B) 1. b 2. a
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II a) It forgets to store the information

b) behaving badly
III 1. b 2. d
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IV 1. c 2. a 3. d 4. c 5. 1. d 2.b 6. b 7. d
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PLAY
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Jack and the Beanstalk 8
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– Steven Kellogg
SUMMARY
Jack is a poor little boy who lives in the forest with his mom. The son and mother
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have only their cow. Jack’s mom tells him to sell the cow in the market for money.
When Jack is on the way to sell the cow he meets a man who says he has magic beans
that grow really tall overnight. Jack decides to exchange the cow for the magical beans
and when Jack gets home he proudly shows his mother the beans, but she gets very
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angry with Jack and throws the beans out the window.
When Jack wakes up the next morning he realizes that the beans sprouted into a
giant beanstalk going all the way up to the sky. Jack is curious as to what is up at the
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top, so he climbs up the beanstalk and finds a giant castle. Jack enters the castle and
sees a giant. He asks for food because he is hungry. After eating he calls for the hen
which lays golden eggs. Jack wants to have the magical hen for him. When the giant
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goes to sleep he picks up the hen but the hen squeaks and the giant gets up. He tries
to catch Jack. Jack runs to the bean stalk and quickly climbs down. The giant follows
him. Once Jack gets down the beanstalk he cuts the beanstalk causing the giant to
fall to death.
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UNIT 8
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1. The magic beans grew into a huge beanstalk. True

2. The beanstalk reached high into the sky in the evening. True
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3. Everything is so big in the castle. True

4. The hen laid a perfect iron egg. False
5. Jack picked up the Giant’s hen. True
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B) Fill in the blanks.

1. The Giant smells the blood of an English man
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2. Jack asked his mom for an axe.

3. Jack chopped down the beanstalk
4. As soon as the giant was full, he fell fast asleep
C) Answer the following questions.
1. Why was Jack’s mother angry?
Jack sold the cow for five magical beans. He did not bring any money. So she
was angry.
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2. Why was Jack surprised when reaching the sky?
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Jack was surprised because he saw the hen laying a perfect golden egg.
3. What did Jack find when he reached the top?
He found out a palace when he reached the top.
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4. What did Jack see in the castle?
Jack saw in the palace everything big and a giant.
5. What did the Giant eat for meal?
The giant ate five sheep for his meal.
6. Where did Jack hide when he saw the Giant?
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Jack hid in a cupboard when he saw the Giant.
7. What did Jack intend to take when the Giant was asleep?
Jack intended to take the hen which lay golden egg when the Giant was asleep.
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8. What did the hen do when Jack picked it up?
The hen squeaked when Jacked picked it up.
9. What did Jack do when the Giant woke up?
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When the Giant woke up Jack climbed down the beanstalk with the hen.
10. Why did Jack ask for an axe?
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Jack asked for the axe to cut down the beanstalk so that the Giant would not
reach him.
Punctuation:
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A) Punctuate the following sentences.

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1. i like playing with my friends sandy sunny sameer

2. we went through the smoky mountains, near shimla on our way to leh
3. my favourite soap is pears and my favourite toothpaste is pepsodent
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4. my friend priya speaks german and she is teaching me some words

5. he was honest sincere hard working
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6. hindus muslims sikhs christians live together in India

7. long ago in a town in Switzerland there lived a famous man called william
8. akbar the greatest of the mughal emperors ruled wisely
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9. tanya said to ilarahul is a nice guy

10. when is your birthday
Answer:
1. I like playing with my friends, Sandy, Sunny, Sameer.
2. We went through the smoky mountain near Shimla on our way to Leh.
3. My favourite soap is Pears and my favourite toothpaste id Pepsodent.
4. My friend Priya speaks German and she is teaching me some words.
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5. He was honest, sincere, hard working.
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6. Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians live together in India.
7. Long ago in a town in Switzerland there lived a famous man called William.
8. Akbar, the greatest of the Mughal emperor, ruled wisely.
9. Tanya said to Ila, “Rahul is a nice guy”.
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10. When is your brithday?
B) Write the correct punctuation mark that best completes each sentence.
Example 1. Congratulations_____ You graduated with honors____
Answer: Congratulations! You graduated with honors!
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1. Where is an exciting place to visit?
2. Make sure to complete all your homework on time.
3. Priya asked, “When are we going on a vacation?”
4. Terry, Sam and Jeremy went to the movies together.
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5. Wow! What a wonderful event!
6. I am so excited to see my family for Christmas.
7. What day of the week is your favorite?
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8. You need to do your homework right after dinner.
9. Please take out the trash when you get home.
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10. My favorite team won the game.
11. What did you want to eat for lunch?
12. I had a great time at your party.
13. Do you know what time it is?
14. How do we get to the amusement park?
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15. I can’t wait to go on summer vacation.
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UNIT TEST - 8
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ENGLISH
Class: 8 Marks: 20
SECTION - A
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1. Jack’s mother was very cross.
a) angry b) upset c) happy d) poor
2. With his axe, Jack chopped down the beanstalk.
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a) destroy b) fall c) cut d) climb
1. Suddenly, the floor began to shake.
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a) slowly b) gradually c) quickly d) continuously
2. He was so excited to tell his mother.
a) amused b) shocked c) bored d) delighted
C. Answer any three of the following questions in one or two sentences
a 3×2=6
1. Why was Jack surprised when reaching the sky?
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2. What did Jack see in the castle?
3. What did Jack intend to take when the Giant was asleep?
4. What did the hen do when the giant woke up?
D. Fill in the blanks choosing the best option. 3×1=3
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1. The Giant smells the blood of an ________

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a) ox b) Englishman c) American d) Austrialian

2. Jack asked his mom for ________
a) magic beans b) an axe c) a beanstalk d) a hen
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3. The giant ate ________ for his meal.

a) three sheep b) four sheep c) five sheep d) an Englishman
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SECTION - B
II A.
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1. Complete the following sentence suitably.

The colon is used to show that ________
2. Fill in the blank choosing the best option.
________ represents a stronger pause.
a) comma b) colon c) semicolon d) dash
3. Complete the following sentence appropriately.
Apostrophe is used to indicate either possession or ________
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B. Write the correct punctuation mark that best completes the following
sentences. 2×1=2
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1. Do you know what time it is ________
2. Priya asked us when we would be returning ________
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SECTION - C
III Punctuate the following sentence: 2×1=2
1. Youve done it properly said amudha
2. abdul pass on the sweet box
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Answer Key
I A) 1. a 2. c
B) 1. b 2. c
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C) 1. b 2. b 11. c
II A) 1. something is to follow
2. c
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3. omission of letters or numbers
B) 1. ? 2. .
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III 1) “You’ve done it properly”, said Amudha
2) “Abdul, pass on the sweet box.”
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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I
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ENGLISH
Class: 8 Marks: 20
SECTION - A [VOCABULARY]
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I Choose the correct synonym for the underlined words. 3×1=3
1. She was confined to her bed.
a) surrounded b) restricted c) limited d) occupied
2. His dream shattered since his family did not encourage.
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a) break b) fulfil c) disappear d) control
3. He cared little for earthly fame and honours.
a) disrespect b) popularity c) money d) grace
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II Choose the correct antonym for the underlined word. 3×1=3
4. This is bound to happen when humans are being greedy.
a) selfish b) muserly c) generous d) cruel
5.
a) skilled
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Ajay mastered the technique of painting.
b) experienced c) proficient d) unskilled
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6. ...he looked up with reverential curiosity.
a) indifference b) caution c) eagerness d) inability
III Answer any seven of the following: 7×1=7
7. Choose the correct homophone and fill in the blank.
The cat caught the ________ of a mouse.
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a) cent b) scent
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8. The expansion of FIR is ________.

a) First Information Recording b) First Intimation Record
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c) First Informative Record d) First Information Report

9. The singular of ‘bacteria’ is ________.
a) bacterius b) bacterium c) bacteria d) bacteriam
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10. The plural of ‘cupful’ is ________.

a) cupfuls b) cupsful c) cupful d) cupsfuls
11. What can be placed after ‘blood’?
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a) red b) pure c) bank d) donate

12. What can be placed after ‘blue’?
a) cane b) see c) land d) print
13. Add a suitable prefix to the word ‘proper’
a) un b) in c) im d) dis
14. Add a suitable suffix to the word, ‘comfort’ ________.
a) able b) ful c) ness d) low
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15. Syllabify: ‘examination’ or ‘domestic’
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SECTION - B [GRAMMAR]
IV Answer any eight of the following: 8×1=8
16. Identify the underlined word.
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There is a beautiful flower on the table.
a) Noun b) Adjective c) Adverb d) Preposition
17. Identify the underlined noun.
Our Principal is a man of integrity.
a) Abstract Noun b) Material Noun
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c) Collective Noun d) Common Noun
18. Change the underlined word with correct pronoun.
Balu helped the poor lady. He gave the poor lady food and clothes.
19. Change the possessive adjective into possessive pronoun.
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My bike is costly.
20. Identify the type of adjective.
Whose bag is this?
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21. The comparative degree of ‘ill’ is ________
a) iller b) more ill c) worse d) worst
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22. Make a sentence in positive degree using the following hints.
New Delhi – Mumbai – Chennai (hot)
23. Fill in the blank by using correct preposition.
Christmas falls ________ 25th December.
a) on b) in c) at d) by
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24. Fill in the blank by using correct preposition.
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________ the morning of 1st January, I went to temple.

a) at b) on c) in d) about
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25. Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate modal.

You haven’t eaten all day. You ________ be hungry.
a) must b) can c) shall d) may
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26. Change the following sentence into superlative degree.
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No other girl is so smart as Smathi.

27. Spot the error and rewrite the corrected sentences.
a) Hardly did the bell ring that the students ran out.
b) What’s the time in your watch?
SECTION - C [PROSE]
VI Answer any three of the following in one or two sentences: 3×2=6
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29. What happened to Ajay at the age of three?
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30. What did Asha Devi teach Ajay?
31. Who is Ilavazhagi? Mention any one of her achievements.
VII Answer any one of the following in about 100 words: 1×5=5
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33. Explain how Ramayya’s wife reacted when she saw the nose jewel?
34. Describe how Ilavazhagi’s father motivated her to become carrom champion.
35. Mention some of Newton’s inventions.
SECTION - D [POETRY]
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VIII Quote from memory 1×4=4
36. the lines beginning with: ‘One gleam................. and
ending with: ................... ‘a surer heritage’.
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37. I felt the love and tenderness
keeping me safe from harm a
How does the father keep the child safe from harm?
38. One aspiration yet infelt;
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One bit of courage
For the darkening sky.
Identify the poetic devise used in these lines.
39. It teaches me
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To cackle and cry

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without wings
Pick out the words in alliteration.
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SECTION - E [SUPPLEMENTARY READER]

X Choose the best option: 3×1=3
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40. Satish and Arun were ________ years.

a) 12 b) 11 c) 13 d) 10
41. Jim Corbett’s man-eating tiger hunt was ________.
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a) a Bengali tigress b) a leopard

c) a Bengali elephant d) Robin
42. When the king approached, the hermit was ________.
a) sleeping b) digging c) singing d) watching
XI Identify character/speaker. 3×1=3
43. Here comes someone running.
44. I don’t live here.
45. How answered?
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SECTION - F [READING]
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3×1=3
The process of learning has certain important characteristics. The first feature
is that learning always involves some kinds of experience. We experience an event
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occurring in a certain sequence on a number of occasions. If an event happens then it
may be followed by certain other events. For example, one learns that if the bell rings
in the hostel after sunset, then dinner is ready to be served. A single experience can
lead to learning. A child strikes a matchstick on the side of a matchbox and gets his/
her fingers burnt. Such an experience makes the child learn to be careful in handling
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the matchbox in future.
Questions:
46. What is the first feature of process of learning?
47. What will be the result if an event happens?
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48. What do the children expect when the bell rings in the hostel after sunset?
SECTION - G [WRITING]
XII a
49. Develop the following hints:
Akbar – Birbal – courtiers jealous of Birbal – ask Akbar – test Birbal wisdom –
4
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courtier puts a question – How many crows in Agra – Birbal asks for a week –
everyday sits on the terrace – looks at the crows – after a week – courtier asks
– Birbal says 156757 crows – asks courtiers to check – Akbar laughs.
50. Write a letter to your friend advising him/her to take part in extra curricular
activities in school. 4
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Answer Key
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I A) 1. b 2. a 3. b
II B) 4. c 5. d 6. a
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III 7. b 8. d 9. b 10. a 11. c 12. d 13. c 14. a

15. ex-a-mi-na-tion/do-mes-tic
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20. Interrogative Adjective 21. c
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22. Mumbai is as hot as New Delhi. 23. a 24. b 25. a

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27. a) Hardly did the bell ring when the students ran out.
b) What’s the time by your watch?
IX 37. By showing love and tenderness
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38. Repetition
39. cackle, cry: without wings
X 40. a 41. a 42. b
XI 43. the hermit 44. Arun 45. the king
XII 46. Learning always involves some kinds of experience
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47. It may be followed by certain other events.
48. Dinner is ready to be served.
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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II
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Class: 8 Marks: 20
SECTION - A [VOCABULARY]
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I Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined words. 3×1=3
1. ...yet time has wrought many changes.
a) destroy b) cause c) ruin d) find
2. If you are feeling nauseated, tell an adult.
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a) dull b) giddy c) sick d) danger
3. Writing is a unique hobby.
a) separate b) common c) beneficial d) uncommon
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II Choose the correct antonym for the underlined word. 3×1=3
4. You are always self-centred.
a) unselfish b) simple c) proud d) cruel
5. a
...but that treatment left him permanently deaf.
a) ever-lastingly b) temporarily c) continuously d) gradually
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6. We should follow it strictly.
a) faithfully b) casually c) liberally d) sincerely
III Answer any seven of the following: 7×1=7
7. Pick out the correct homophone.
Please ________ a while after reading the notice.
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a) pass b) pause
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8. The correct expansion of ‘IFSC’ is ________.

a) Indian Financial Systematic Code b) Indian Film System Code
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c) Indian Financial System Code d) Indian Forestry Social Community

9. The plural of ‘woman doctor’ is ________.
a) women doctor b) woman doctors
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c) women doctors d) womans doctors

a) food b) stick c) out d) fall
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11. Add a suitable prefix to the word ‘comfort’

a) un b) dis c) in d) mis
12. Syllabify: ‘beautiful’ or ‘identification’
13. Choose the suitable clipped word for ‘influenza’
a) influ b) fluza c) fluenza d) flu
14. Choose the suitable blended word for ‘motor + hotel’ ________.
a) motorel b) motel c) mohotel d) hotel
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15. Replace the underlined word choosing the suitable phrasal verb.
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Please read the report carefully.
a) go for b) go in c) go after d) go through
SECTION - B [GRAMMAR]
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IV Answer any eight of the following: 8×1=8
16. Change the underlined words with correct pronoun.
Venkat likes video games but he doesn’t play video games very often.
17. Identify the underlined noun.
We walked fast to the bust stop.
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a) transitive verb b) intransitive verb
18. Fill in the blank suitably.
Chennai is ________ Madurai.
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a) as hotter as b) hot than c) more hot than d) hotter than
19. Fill in the blank with the suitable preposition.
The meeting started ________ exactly 10.30 A.M
a) in b) on c) after d) at
a
20. Fill in the blank with the suitable modal verb.
The teacher told us that we ________ be promoted without any examination.
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a) must b) would c) can d) will
21. Choose the correct conjunction from the options given below.
________ it is hot, we should stay indoors.
a) though b) when c) unless d) as
22. Choose the right sentence pattern.
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The company appointed Anand manager.

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a) SVOA b) SVOC c) SVCA d) SVIODO

23. Tick the correct option to complete the sentence.
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Prem has ________ sick after eating some snacks at the street side shop.
a) fell b) fall c) falls d) fallen
24. Complete the conditional sentence.
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If I had sufficient money, I ________ a new bike.

a) will buy b) would buy c) buy d) bought
25. Fill in the blank with correct verb forms.
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If Radha ________ well, she ________

a) studies, would pass b) studied, will pass
c) had studied, would have passed d) had studied, would pass
V Rewrite as directed: 2×2=4
26. Spot the error and rewrite the corrected sentence.
a) Walk carefully lest you will fall down
b) He has grey hairs.
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27. Change the possessive adjective into possessive pronoun.
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Kumar missed his purse.
SECTION - C [PROSE]
VI Answer any three of the following in one or two sentences: 3×2=6
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29. Does Ajay’s hobby a successful career? How?
31. How did Tagore spend some rainy afternoons?
32. What is STREET SMART?
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VII Answer any one of the following in about 100 words: 1×5=5
33. How can you make yourself cyber safe?
34. How did Newton learn about the way a windmill operated?
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35. Write a note on Ilavazhagi.
SECTION - D [POETRY]
VIII Quote from memory: a 1×4=4
36. the lines beginning with: ‘Therefore.................
........................................................
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ending with: ................... simple sheep’.
IX Appreciate the following lines: 3×1=3
37. To shoot again - I can’t bear that;
May tail is down, my ears are flat,
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I’m trembling here outside the door,
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Oh, don’t you love me any more?

Write the rhyme scheme of the above poetic lines.
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38. Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk - rose blooms;

An endless fountain of immortal drink
Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink
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What does the poet mean by ‘immortal drink’?

39. If all the children could read,
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In constructing a vigorous society

Then we shall succeed.
What can children do to the society if they read?
SECTION - E [SUPPLEMENTARY READER]

X Choose the best option: 3×1=3
40. Jim Corbett played a key role in establishing India’s first national park in ________.
a) West Bengal b) Uttarakhand c) Nepal d) Punjab
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41. The moment Black Beauty touched the ________ of the bridge, she dared not go
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forward.
a) first part b) lower part c) middle part d) rails
42. Satish’s mother warned Arun about ________.
a) the porters b) the strange woman
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c) the strangers d) his school fellows
XI Identify character/speaker. 3×1=3
43. Forgive me!
44. That is secret.
45. Hoy, Hoy, Hoy, Stop!
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SECTION - F [READING]
XII Read the following paragraph and answer the questions given below:
3×1=3
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Once a person was very upset with Pericles, the famous Greek leader. He started
saying all kinds of bad words to him. He cursed and abused Pericles. But Pericles
remained calm and kept on listening while the man’s fury did not decrease. It was now
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afternoon but he continued using unpleasant remarks. By the time it was late evening,
he became very tired. He got up and began to leave the place. Pericles called the
servant and told him to take the lantern and show the path till the person reached his
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house. Upon hearing this, the man fell at Pericles’ feet and begged him to forgive.
Questions:
46. Who was Pericles?
47. How did Pericles react when the man abused him?
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48. What made the man beg Pericles to forgive him?

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XIII 49. You are Renuka/Ravichandran Secretary Housing board, Officer’s colony,
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Tirunelveli. Water supply will be suspended for twelve hours (10 a.m to 10 p.m)
on 10th December for cleaning of the water tank. Write a notice in about 50
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words advising the residents to store water for a day. 4

50. Write a letter to your friend inviting him to your birthday celebration. 4
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II B) 4. a 5. b 6. c
III 7. b 8. c 9. c 10. d 11. b
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13. d 14. b 15. d
IV 16. them 17. b 18. d 19. d 20. b
21. d 22. b 23. d 24. b 25. c
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b) He has grey hair
27. The peruse missed is Kumar’s.
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38. a thing of beauty
39. They can make the society vigorous.
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a
40. b 41. a 42. c
43. the bearded man 44. the pundit
45. the man at the tollgate
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XII 46. a famous Greek leader.
47. Pericles remained calm and kept on listening.
48. In spite of his unpleasant words, Pericles wanted to help
him by sending his servant with a lantern.
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GOVT MODEL QUESTION PAPER
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Summative Assessment
Class: 8 ENGLISH
Time allowed: 15 Minutes + 2.00 Hours Maximum Marks: 60
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Instructions:
1. Check the question paper for fairness of printing. If there is any lack of fairness inform
the Hall supervisor immediately.
2. Use Blue or Black ink to write and underline and pencil to draw diagrams.
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Section A (Vocabulary)
I. Choose the correct synonyms to the words underlined. 3×1=3
1. Miniature paintings depict Indian culture.
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a) wrap b) twist c) portray d) falsify
a) fear b) grid c) crash d) joy
3. Tell them what happens if some is addicted.
II.
a) surrender a
b) craved c) hated d) disliked
Choose the correct antonyms to the words underlined. 3×1=3
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4. Isaac possessed a wonderful faculty of acquiring knowledge.
a) owned b) controlled c) have d) lacked
5. I was really scared.
a) afraid b) bold c) frightened d) cried
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a) pleasure b) joy c) displeasure d) happy

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a) food b) stick c) out d) fall

8. Pick out a suitable prefix.
He feels so comfort____ in his grandma’s house.
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a) ly b) able c) ion
9. Every morning I look at the _______ on the grass.
a) due b) dew
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10. Write the meaning for the phrasal verb “look after”.
a) resemble b) take care of c) examine
11. Write the clipped word for ‘influenza’.
12. The idiom ‘in a nutshell’ means.
a) concisely stated b) eat a nut c) a hard shell
13. What is the euphemistic word for ‘passed away’.
a) unemployed b) stupid c) died
14. Write the meaning American English word for ‘petrol’.
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Section B (Grammar)
IV. Choose the correct answers. (any 8) 8×1=8
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16. If you _______ me, I would tell you.
a) will ask b) asked c) had asked
17. They elected her a leader.
a) S V O b) S V O A c) S V O C
18. Everyone likes him _______ he is very helpful.
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a) because b) for c) although
19. A _______ of birds is flying so high.
a) swarm b) flock c) bunch
20. _______ please close the door?
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21. It is always cold _______ January.
a) on b) at c) in
22. State the following sentence is simple, compound or complex.
a) I
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Man proposes but God disposes.
23. My name is Preethi. _______ am a student.
b) He c) She
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24. The rain completely _______ our day.
a) spoilt b) is spoilt c) was spoilt
25. He _______ working since 2000.
a) have been b) has been c) will be
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V. Rewrite as directed. 2×2=4
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26. He said to her, “What do you want?” (Change into indirect speech)
27. No other animal is so fast as cheetah. (Change into comparative degree)
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VI. Answer any three of the following questions. 3×2=6
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28. How was Ajay Garg honoured?

29. What is the most serious illness according to Grandpa?
30. Why were his friends attracted by the windmill?
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31. How did the police find the man who pretended to be Chaitra?
32. Who was suspected of stealing the diamond nose stud?
VII. Answer any one of the following questions in about 100 words. 1×5=5
33. Ilavazhagi is an inspirational personality. How?
34. What were the answers to the three questions?
35. Why did the sparrow throw the nose jewel into Ramayya’s house?
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VIII. Quote from the memory poem. 1×4=4
36. Remember ....................
.................... you feel bad.
IX. Appreciate the following questions. 3×1=3
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From some place up above
37. What do the above lines mean?
If all the children could read
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Then we shall succeed.
38. What can children do to the society if they read?
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From our dark spirits, such the sun
39. Pick out the alliteration.
Section E (Supplementary)
X. Choose the correct answers.
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40. The Park was renamed in ________ as Jim Corbett National Park.
3×1=3
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a) 1947 b) 1957 c) 1956
41. The hermit lived in a ________.
a) cottage b) palace c) woods
42. The Child Helpline telephone number is ________.
a) 1098 b) 101 c) 100
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XI. Identify the character/speaker. 3×1=3

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43. You are a brave pair.

44. Go on beauty.
45. But I apply the secret.
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XII. Read the given passage and answer to the questions given below. (3)
The first steam engine to pull a passenger train was built nearly 200 years ago. It
took two hours to travel 40 kms. The early steam trains burned coal to boil water and
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make steam. Trains have changed lot overtime. They use different sorts of power to
help them travel fast and use less fuel. Some trains use diesel and some use electricity.
Trains that use diesel have large heavy engines that use less fuel than other engines.
In many cities, passenger trains run on electricity, some electric trains run underground
through tunnels. One of the fastest trains in the world is called the bullet train. It is a
Japanese electric train. It can travel at 300kms per hour.
Answer the questions.
46. Which is the fastest train in the world?
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47. Which type of trains use diesel fuel?
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Section G (Writing)
XIII. You are the head girl / boy of your school. Your school is soon going to publish
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the annual magazine next month. Write a notice for the school notice board, inviting
students to submit write-ups. (3)
XIV. Write a letter to the Police Commissioner about the noise caused by the loud speaker
in a music shop near your school. (5)
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I. 1. c) 2. a) 3. b)
II. 4. d) 5. b) 6. c)
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15. a) pur/pose b) per/mis/sion
IV. a
16. b) 17. c) 18. a) 19. b) 20. b) 21. c)
22. compound 23. a) 24. a) 25. b)
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V. 26. He asked her what she wanted.
27. No other animal is faster than cheetah.
IX 37. The above lines say that her father had been sent from heaven
by God.
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38. Children can construct a vigorous society if they read.
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X. 40. b) 41. c) 42. a)
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47. Trains with heavy large engines use diesel fuel.
48. electricity
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1. SYNONYMS
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Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined words from the options given.
I 1. The female sparrow said with disdain, “Let me see what help you can do for him.
a) respect b) contempt c) shouting d) slowly
2. Hobbies help to energise their body and mind.
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a) weaken b) shorten c) lengthen d) strengthen
3. In his early years, Isaac was chiefly remarkable for his ingenuity in all mechanical
occupations.
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a) creativity b) information c) experience d) tolerance
II 1. Again those ineffable days and nights, languid with joy .....
a) indescribable b) impossible c) insatiable d) intangible
2.
a) merges
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The river water, bifurcates into two and merges again and forms this village.
b) divides c) flows d) overflows
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a) destroy b) sell c) close d) create
III 1. Let us browse about it in internet.
a) went through b) look through c) see through d) come through
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him?”
a) strengthened b) weakened c) informed d) surprised
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a) fresh b) strengthened c) tired d) happy
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IV 1. In the checkered light and shade of this bower, two persons were swinging;
a) even b) uneven c) bright d) dim
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2. Other great astronomers, besides Newton have been endowed with mechanical
genius.
a) left b) wounded c) entered d) gifted
a) destroyed b) achieved c) began d) started
V 1. She soon developed a severe fever and was confined to her bed.
a) extended b) opened c) pushed d) restricted
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2. Hobbies are the activities that we do in our spare time.
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a) busy b) extra c) own d)limited
3. He was destined to explain many matters
a) meant b) wanted c) jumped d) informed
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VI 1. In these I recognised the ministrations of a Mother.
a) caring b) face c) picture d) involvement
2. His knowledge always amuses him.
a) cries b) jumps c) entertains d) goes
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a) comforted b) gave c) asked d) pulled
VII 1. He will cause harm to my family members.
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a) good b)calm c) damage d) agitation
2. Vetri hesitatingly said, “Yes, I am his friend, from his native place.”
a) clearly b) reluctantly c) immediately d) quickly
3. a
Hazardous automotive and gardening products should be secured and kept
locked.
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a) pleased b) heard c) seen d) risky
VIII 1. Some far-away long-forgotten revelry seemed to be expressing itself in silent
words of light;
a) merriment b) plaintive c) tragic d) strong
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a) asking b) reading c) writing d) looking

3. He was determined to achieve his dream through his daughter.
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a) lose b) throw c) attain d) keep

IX 1. The male bird answered gravely, “Did I tell her to steal the thing?
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a) simply b) slowly c) interestingly d) seriously

a) busy b) reveal c) rest d) proper
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3. His parents tried several hospitals to cure his impairment, but it didn’t cure him.
a) disability b) ability c) thoughtful d) thoughtless
X 1. The hard working and the passionate people, always chase their dream and live
it.
a) follow b) stop c) pause d) introduce
a) story b) fiction c) experience d) secret
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3. That was not so very long ago, and yet time has wrought many changes.
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a) taken b) spoilt c) informed d) caused
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2. ANTONYMS
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Choose the correct antonyms for the underlined words from the options given.
I 1. The female sparrow said with disdain, “Let me see what help you can do for him.
a) cruelty b) respect c) contempt d) scorn
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a) calm b) laze c) repose d) excited
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a) failure b) proficient c) adept d) successful
II 1. She won that match, which gave her confidence.
a) assurance b) support
a c) doubt d) importance
a) common b) rare c)importance d) working
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3. Again those ineffable days and nights, languid with joy.....
a) indescribable b) commonplace c) controllable d) solid
III 1. At night, I think it probable, he looked up with reverential curiosity to the stars.
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a) divides b) joins c) pushes d) pulls
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a) create b) give c) ask d) destroy

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a) comforted b) scared c) upset d) terrified
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a) ordered b) commanded c) informed d) requested

3. ..... poisonous items to be kept away from the children in our homes.
a) wholesome b) risky c) dangerous d) killing
V 1. In the checkered light and shade of this bower, two persons were swinging;
a) uneven b) slight c) even d) great
2. Isaac’s playmates were enchanted with his new windmill.
a) attracted b) charmed c) delighted d) repelled
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means.
a) gaining b) losing c) telling d) accepting
VI 1. Ajay exhibited his work and sold 144 out of the 150 paintings displayed.
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a) hidden b) showed c) arranged d) sold
2. Although writing is just a hobby for me, yet it is very beneficial.
a) useful b) harmful c) favourable d) constructive
3. This is bound to happen when humans are being greedy.
a) harsh b) slow c) interested d) satisfied
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VII 1. She picked it up with delight and wore it.
a) pleasure b) sadness c) happiness d) honour
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2. Gradually, he started reading on his own.
a) slowly b) humbly c) suddenly d) simply
3. The bird dropped the diamond stud on the floor.
VIII 1.
a) picked a
b) let fall c) shouted d) flew
He was destined to explain many matters which had been a mystery.
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a) secret b) information c) warning d) known
a) vigorous b) lazy c) leisure d) slow
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a) worried b) happy c) calm d) booked

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a) weakly c) slowly c) reluctantly d) quickly
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c) added d) used
3. No one was ready to lend him money.
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X 1. Make yourself cyber safe by not posting your personal information.

a) lonely b) quickly c) common d) strong
a) cheerful b) mournful c) wonderful d) loveable
3. … or rather he ceased to live on earth.
a) stopped b) continued c) accepted d) refused
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3. HOMOPHONES
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EXERCISE WITH ANSWER
Fill the blanks with the right word.

1. When we drive a vehicle we should ________ to avoid accident. (break / brake)
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2. The store ________ medicine. (sells / cells)
3. I have to change the ________ of my shoe. (sole / soul)
4. We should not ________ our hair unnecessarily. (dye / die)
5. She bought ________ to make chapatti. (flower / flour)
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6. I purchased ________ pencils yesterday. (four / for)
7. Your injuries will ________ easily. (heal / heel)
8. We should not be ________. (idol / idle)
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9. He went to the shop to buy a ________ table. (steel / steal)
10. The cat has a long _______. (tale / tail)
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1. brake 2. sells 3. sole 4. dye 5. flour
6. four 7. heal 8. idle 9. steel 10. tail
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Fill the blanks with the right word.

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1. Venison is the meat from ________. (deer/dear) Ans: ......................

2. We are waiting for the ________. (reins/rains) Ans: ......................
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3. The farmers are ready to ________ the seeds. (sew/sow) Ans: ......................
4. The ________ was going towards the palace. (knight/night) Ans: ......................
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5. She ate a ________ of cake. (peace/piece) Ans: ......................

6. He looked at the trees ________ the window. (through/threw) Ans: ......................
7. We should not ________ time. (waist/waste) Ans: ......................
8. The teacher read the poem ________. (aloud/allowed) Ans: ......................
9. On the ________ I enjoyed the novel. (hole/whole) Ans: ......................
10. After one ________ our result will be published. (week/weak) Ans: ......................
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11. I cannot ________ the pain. (bear/bare) Ans: ......................
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12. My aunt is interested to watch ________. (serial/cereal) Ans: ......................
13. She used to make her ________ in different shape. (hair/hare) Ans: ......................
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14. The servant ________ did not come today. (made/maid) Ans: ......................
15. I went to ________ my friend yesterday. (meet/meat) Ans: ......................
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Choose the best expansion of the following abbreviation and acronyms.

1. AGM
a) Annual General Meeting
a
c) Assistant General of Marketing
b) Annual Gynecologist Meet
c) Annual Gymnast Meet
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2. NSS
a) Natural Saving System b) Natural Systematic Symbol
c) National Service Scheme d) National Symbolic System
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a) British Broad Commission b) British Broadcasting Commission

c) Briton’s Board of council d) British Broadcasting Corporation
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a) Automated Teller Machine b) Automatic Teller Machine
c) Annual Tellers Meeting c) Auto Telco Meeting
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a) British Commission and Council of Information
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b) Board of Control of Cricket in India

c) Board of Council of Cricket in India
d) Board of Commission of Cricket in India
6. DGP
a) District General of Police b) District General of Post
c) Deputy General of Post office d) Deputy General of Police
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a) First Information Report b) Final Information Report
c) First Instigation Report d) Final Instalment Report
8. HIV
a) Human Information Virus b) Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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c) Hindustan Innovation Vehicle d) Himalaya Inauguration Viral
9. IMF
a) Indian Monetary Fund b) International Money Fund
c) International Monetary Fund d) Indian Money Fund
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a) Local Area Network b) Learning Area Network
c) Left Area Network d) Lower Area Network
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Choose the best expansion of the following abbreviation and acronyms.
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1. LCD
a) Little Compact Disk b) Lower Conformation Desk
c) Liquid Crystal Display d) Liquid Crystal Disk Ans:
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c) Ministry of Computer Apps c) Master of Computer Apps Ans:
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3. PAN
a) Personal Account Number b) Permanent Account Number
c) Personal Account Name d) Permanent Account Name Ans:
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a) Ration Board of India b) Reserve Board of India
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c) Remaining Bills of Information d) Reserve Bank of India Ans:

5. SAIL
a) Show Aim Information Limited b) Steal Authority of India Limited
c) Steel Authority of India Limited d) Still Aide of India Limited Ans:
6. UGC
a) Union Grant Commission b) University Grant Commission
c) University Grant Council d) Union Grant Council Ans:
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c) Beginning of Hymn Evil Limit d) Bharat Handel Electricals Limited
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8. AMC
a) Account Maintenance Council b) Annual Maintenance Contract
c) Annual Maintenance Council d) Annual Maintenance Commission
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9. BPO
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c) Business Power Office d) Business Process Outsourcing Ans:
10. DVD
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c) Dividend Vigorous Dune b) District Vigilant Desk Ans:
11. LED
a) Light Effective Diode
c) Light Emitting Diode
a b) Light Element Distraction
d) Locate Emitting Diode Ans:
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12. RAM
a) Random Ambiguous Memory b) Reduce Access Memory
c) Random Access Manager d) Random Access Memory Ans:
13. SARS
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c) Sincere Acute Respiratory Syndrome
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14. UNO
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c) Ultimate Number of Observance d) Union of Natural Organisation Ans:
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a) Unbiased Public Service b) Unconditional Public Service

c) Undefined Product Service d) Uninterrupted Power Supply Ans:
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5. SINGULAR AND PLURAL
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Choose the plural of the given word.

1. sheep a) sheeps b) sheep c) sheepies d) sheap
2. foot a) feet b) foot c) foots d) foote
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3. mouse a) mouses b) mouse c) mousea d) mice
4. knife a) knifies b) knife c) knives d) knifea
5. potato a) potatoes b) potatos c) potato d) potata
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6. axis a) axis b) axises c) axiess d) axes
7. datum a) datum b) data c) datums d) datumes
8. fungus a) fungus b) funguss c) fungi d) fungusa
9. loaf
10. goose
a) loaves
a) goose
a b) loafes
b) geese
c) loaf
c) goosies
d) loafe
d) gooss
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2. toy a) toys b) toyes c) toies d) toye Ans:
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5. tooth a) tooth b) tooths c) toothes d) teeth Ans:
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7. parrot a) parrot b) parrots c) parrotes d) parrotts Ans:

8. cliff a) cliff b) cliffses c) cliffs d) cliffe Ans:
9. church a) church b) churchs c) churchies d) churches
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10. antenna a) antennae b) antennaes c) antennai d) antenna
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11. larva a) larvaes b) larvae c) larva d) larvea Ans:
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12. medium a) mediumes b) medium c) media d) mediae Ans:
13. nucleus a) nuclei b) nucleus c) nucleues d) nuclea Ans:
14. stimulus a) stimulus b) stimuli c) stimulua d) stimuluae
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15. oasis a) oasis b) oasie c) oasises d) oases Ans:
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6. COMPOUND WORDS
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I Add the given word to one of the options to form a meaningful compound
word.
1.
2.
life
basket
a) ball
a
a) master
b) table
b) ball
c) office
c) fish
d) time
d) water
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3. pass a) port b) back c) road d) line
4. back a) wonder b) gone c) yard d) road
5. earth a) way b) quake c) moon d) book
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7. river a) back b) glass c) bag d) bank

8. key a) organ b) box c) board d) black
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10. back a) log b) wood c) just d) silver
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11. day dream
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a) noun + noun b) verb + noun c) noun + verb

12. call taxi
a) noun + noun b) noun + verb c) verb + noun
13. sunrise
a) noun + noun b) noun + verb c) verb + noun
14. lifelong
a) noun + noun b) adjective + noun c) noun + adjective
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a) noun + adjective b) adjective + noun c) noun + verb
1. d 2. b 3. a 4. c 5. b 6. a 7. d 8. c 9. b 10. a
Answers
11. a 12. c 13. b 14. c 15. b
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I Add the given word to one of the options to form a meaningful compound
word.
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1. moon a) will b) move c) river d) light Ans:
2. mean a) time b) life c) move d) push Ans:
3. black a) log b) smith c) over d) quake Ans:
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4. rail a) take b) black c) road d) tree Ans:
5. ever a) green b) road c) lite d) move Ans:
6.
7.
fire
fore
a) lifea
a) smith
b) man
b) ill
c) grass
c) touch
d) road
d) cast
Ans:
Ans:
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8. book a) note b) child c) worm d) life Ans:
9. grave a) yard b) hole c) whole d) move Ans:
10. post a) yard b) man c) river d) fall Ans:
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11. honey a)low b) grass c) mill d)comb Ans:

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12. day a) dream b) rice c) veil d) comb Ans:

13. time a) earth b) force c) table d) chair Ans:
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14. finger a) chase b) game c) leaf d) print Ans:

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15. master a) piece b) thick c) wed d) gather Ans:
II Find out the compound word pattern.

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16. overtake
a) noun + verb b) adjective + verb c) verb + noun Ans:
17. postmaster
a) noun + noun b) verb + verb c) verb + noun Ans:
18. airship
a) noun + noun b) noun + verb c) noun + adjective
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19. haircut
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a) noun + adjective b) noun + verb c) adjective + verb
Ans:
20. bypass
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a) preposition + noun b) noun + preposition c) noun + noun Ans:
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7. PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES
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PREFIX
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Choose the best prefix to add to the given word to form a meaningful word.
1.
2.
__agree
__lead
a) de__
a
a) mis__
b) il__
b) un__
c) dis__
c) pre__
d) un__
d) pro__
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3. __possible a) un__ b) dis__ c) in__ d) im__
4. __active a) pre__ b) pro__ c) il__ d) un__
5. __slave a) un__ b) im__ c) en__ d) dis__
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Answers 1. c 2. a 3. d 4. b 5. b
SELF EVALUATION
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Choose the best prefix to add to the given word to form a meaningful word.
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1. __cover a) in__ b) im__ c) un__ d) an__ Ans:
2. __view a) re__ b) ri__ c) dis__ d) in__ Ans:

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3. __usual a) im__ b) in__ c) un__ d) dis__ Ans:
4. __sense a) de__ b) pro__ c) un__ d) non__ Ans:
5. __appear a) dis__ b) pre__ c) de__ d) il__ Ans:
6. __visible a) im__ b) in__ c) un__ d) an__ Ans:
7. __code a) dis__ b) un__ c) de__ d) im__ Ans:
8. __proper a) im__ b) in__ c) de__ d) dis__ Ans:

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SUFFIX
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Choose the best suffix to add to the given word to form a meaningful word.
1. port__ a) __able b) __ible c) __ful d) __less
2. comic__ a) __ful b) __ist c) __er d) __al
3. reverse__ a) ___able b) __ful c) __ible d) __less
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4. happy__ a) ____al b) ily c) __ful d) __less
5. clear__ a) __ly b) __al c) __ful d) __able
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Answers 1. a 2. d 3. c 4. b 5. a
SELF EVALUATION
1. grate__
a
Choose the best suffix to add to the given word to form a meaningful word.
a) __ful b) __al c) __ible d) __able Ans:
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2. kind__ a) __ible b) __al c) __ness d) __ful Ans:
3. child__ a) __ibl b) __ful c) __ness d) __ish Ans:
4. tast__ a) __al b) __less c) __ness d) __ist Ans:
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5. equal__ a) __ity b) __ness c) __less d) __ful Ans:

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6. revise__ a) __al b) __ly c) __ful d) __ion Ans:

7. owner__ a) __ship b) __ness c) __ful d) __ity Ans:
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VOCABULARY
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8. SYLLABIFICATION
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VOCABULARY
Choose the correct syllabification of the given word.

1. confined
a) con-fined b) con-fin-ed c) co-nfi-ed d) con-fi-ned
2. recentfully
a) recent-fully b) recent-ful-ly c) re-cent-fully d) re-cent-ful-ly
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3. obviously
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a) obvi-ous-ly b) ob-vi-ous-ly c) obv-i-ous-ly d) ob-vious-ly
4. unique
a) un-i-que b) unique c) u-nique d) uni-que
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5. energise
a) en-er-gise b) ener-gise c) en-ergise d) e-ne-r-gise
6. Pick out the monosyllabic word.
a) tongue b) talented c) friendship d) mother
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7. Pick out the disyllabic word
a) beautiful b) accident c) programme d) activate
8. Pick out the trisyllabic word
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a) usually b) timber c) altogether d) achievement
9. Pick out the tetra syllabic word
a) together b) impossible c) acceptance d) commonwealth
a) compromise b) depression
a
10. Pick out the Penta syllabic word
c) understanding d) participation
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Answers 1. a 2. d 3. b 4. c 5. a 6. a 7. c 8. d 9. b 10. d
SELF EVALUATION
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Choose the correct syllabification of the given word.

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1. languid
a) lan-guid b) la-n-gu-id c) lan-gu-id d) lan-gu-i-d Ans:
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2. plaintive
a) pla-in-tive b) pl-ain-tive c) pl-ain-tive d) plain-tive Ans:
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3. belching
a) be-lch-ing b) belch-ing c) bel-ch-ing d) bel-ch-ing Ans:
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4. invaded
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a) invad-ed b) in-vaded c) in-vad-ed d) i-nvad-ed Ans:

5. reduced
a) re-du-ced b) re-duced c) re-duc-ed d) re-du-ce-d Ans:
6. beautiful
a) beau-ti-ful b) be-au-ti-ful c)bea-u-ti-ful d) be-auti-ful Ans:
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7. swinging
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a) sw-ing-ing b) swi-ng-ing c) sw-i-ng-ing d) swing-ing Ans:
8. Pick out the monosyllabic word.
a) stained b) story c) couple d) along Ans:
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9. Pick out the disyllabic word.
a) chair b) board c) steps d) castle Ans:
10. Pick out the trisyllabic word
a) seemed b) revelry c) silent d) story Ans:
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11. Pick out the tetra syllabic word
a) microphone b) photograph c) exhibition d) invaded Ans:
12. Pick out the Penta syllabic word
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a) communication b) helicopter c) abbreviate d) negotiate Ans:
13. Pict out the disyllabic words.
a) kilogram b) glass c) bower d) wonderful Ans:
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14. Pick out the tetra syllabic words.
a) eternal b) opening c) forgotten d) regularly Ans:
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15. Pick out the monosyllabic words.
a) level b) reached c) hanging d) every Ans:
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9. CLIPPED WORDS
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Pick out the correct clipped word of the given word.

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1. automobile a) mobile b) auto c) mob d) automob

2. bicycle a) bic b) bicy c) bicle d) bike
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3. gasolin a) gas b) lin c) solin d) gaso

4. refrigerator a) rator b) riger c) fridge d) friger
5. omnibus a) bus b) omni c) nib d) ombus
6. helicopter a) heli b) helicon c) lico d) copter
7. examination a) nation b) exam c) amin d) minat
8. gymnasium a) gym b) sium c) nasium d) gumna
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9. aeroplane a) plain b) aero c) plane d) air
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10. necktie a) neck b) eck c) neckti d) tie
11. earthquake a) earth b) quake c) thqu d) arth
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1. b 2. d 3. a 4. c 5. a 6. d
Answers
7. b 8. a 9. c 10. d 11. b
SELF EVALUATION
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Pick out the correct clipped word of the given word.
1. telephone a) tele b) tell c) phone d) telep Ans:
2. memorandum a) rand b) memo c) random d) mem Ans:
Alv
3. cabriolet a) cab b) rio c) riolet d) cabrio Ans:
4. fanatic a) fana b) natic c) fatic d) fan Ans:
5. cellphone
a
a) phone b) cell c) celp d) cephone
Ans:
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6. laboratory a) rato b) ratory c) lab d) labo Ans:
7. luncheon a) lunch b) cheon c) uncho d) unnche Ans:
8. non-vegetarian a) nonv b) vege c) arian d) nonveg Ans:

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9. representative a) represent b) rep c) tative d) sentative

Ans:
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10. university a) varsity b) versity c) universe d) city Ans:
11. caravan a) car b) ravan c) van d) cara Ans:

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12. demarcate a) demar b) mark c) marcate d) cate Ans:
13. pianoforte a) forte b)nofor c) pinafore d) piano Ans:

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14. referee a) ref b) free c) refe d) eree Ans:
15. signature a) nature b) nat c) true d) sign Ans:

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10. BLENDED WORDS
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I Choose the right combination for the blended word.
1. spork
a) spoon + fork b) spice + fork c) spoon + pork d) spike + fork
D ik
2. motel
a) mobike + hotel b) moor + hotel c) motor + hotel d) mobile + otel
3. brunch
Alv
a) break + lunch b) briton + lunch c) bread + lunch d) breakfast + lunch
4. smog
a) sim + fog b) smoke + fog c) smite + frog d) smoke + frog
5. blog
a) web + log
a
b) cyber + log c) sim + log d) system + log
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6. handycam
a) handy + video camera b) hand + camera video
c) hand + video camera d) hand + video camera
7. electrocute
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a) electro + cute b) electro + execute

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c) etectro + ex d) etectro + execution

II What is the blend word of the given combination?
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8. medical + claim –
9. melody + drama –
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10. television + broadcast –
1. a 2. c 3. d 4. b 5. a 6. d 7. b
Answers
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VOCABULARY
8. mediclaim 9. melodrama 10. telecast
SELF EVALUATION
I Choose the right combination for the blended word.

1. internet
a) inter + net b) inter + webnet
c) international + network d) inter + network Ans:
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2. moped
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a) mot + cycle b) motor + cycle
c) motor + pedal d) motor + pedal cycle Ans:
3. bollywood
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a) Bombay + Hollywood b) bolly + wood
c) bon + tallywood d) bog + hollywood Ans:
4. email
a) electric + mail b) electronic + mail
c) elect + mail d) elaborate + mail Ans:
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5. mobike
a) mot + bike b) motor + bicycle
c) motor + bike d) motor + pedal cycle Ans:
Alv
6. edutainment
a) education + entertain b) education + tainment
c) education + entertainment d) edu + tainment Ans:
7. newscast
a) news + cast
a b) news + broad
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c) new + broadcast d) news + broadcast Ans:
8. heliport
a) helicopter + airport b) helicopter + port
c) heli + port d) helicopter + airporter Ans:
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9. edusat
a) education + satiation b) education + satanic
c) educate + satellite d) education + satellite Ans:
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10. sitcom
a) sit + comedy b) situation + comedy
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c) sitting + comedy d) situation + comic Ans:

II What is the blend word of the combination?
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VOCABULARY
11. technology + wizard Ans: .........................................

12. picture + element Ans: .........................................
13. education + satellite Ans: .........................................
14. tele printer + exchange Ans: .........................................
15. fantastic + fabulous Ans: .........................................
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11. IDIOMS
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I Choose the meaning of the given idiom.

1. Blessing in disguise
D ik
a) bless an unknown person
b) blessing from above
c) a good thing which initially seemed bad
d) blessing from a wicked person
Alv
2. Adding insult to injury
a) to make a bad situation worse
b) to bring insult to a wounded man
a
c) to get an insult from an injured man
d) to add something more to wickedness
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3. Call it day
a) name it for another day b) is a bad day
c) wait for a good day d)stop working
4. Fit as a fiddle
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a) a good player b) next player

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c) in good health d) broken in sprit

5. A hot potato
a) talking about an disputed issue b) weather is very hot
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c) chasing an unknown goal c) working hard to achieve

6. Cut corners
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a) destroy a good art b) do something badly to save money

c) buy something badly destroyed c) talk on popular topics
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VOCABULARY
7. Last straw
a) spending the last penny b) asking for a favour
c) slight pain to achieve d) final problem in a series of problem
8. Once in a blue moon
a) happy to be in the present situation
b) achieve something great
c) something happens rarely
d) trying for a difficult job
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9. Ball is in your court
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a) You have to make the final decision
b) You have to find out your own job
c) The work is left for everyone to complete
d) The court is within your reach
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10. Cry over spilt milk
a) feeling sorry for someone’s mistake
b) complain about something lost in the past
c) running to achieve difficult goal
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d) trying to find out something new
II Identify the idioms in the given sentence.
11. I am honour bound to help the villagers.
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12. The soldiers showed yellow streak in the battle field.
13. Our team stands a chance to win the finals.
14. The violence must be nipped in the bud.
a
15. Our work for the upliftment of the downtrodden should go a long way.
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Answers
1. c 2. a 3. d 4. c 5. a 6. b 7. d 8. c 9. a 10. b
11. honour bound 12. yellow streak
13. stands a chance 14. nipped in the bud
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15. go a long way

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SELF EVALUATION
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I Choose the meaning of the given idiom.

1. Back to the drawing board
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a) start something all over again b) come back to the old place
c) play the game well d) run away from difficult problems
Ans:
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VOCABULARY
2. Barking up the wrong tree

a) cutting the wrong tree b) giving wrong treatment
c) pulling the wrong string d) blaming the wrong person Ans:
3. Caught between two stools
a) be inside a problem b) difficult to choose between the alternatives
c) happy for the present situation d) someone sees the secret meeting
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4. Every cloud has a silver lining
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a) night has a bright light
b) moon is shining bright
c) difficult times will have better days
d) no one suffers from darkness Ans:
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5. Hit the nail on the head
a) to do or say exactly the right thing
b) try to get the box done perfectly
c) pulling the right way
D ik
d) follow the right way Ans:
6. Kill two birds with one stone
a) shooting two birds with one gun b) solving two problems with one action
Alv
c) talking about two problems d) trying to read the letters Ans:
7. Let the cat out of the bag
a) shining in the darkness b) giving food to a forgotten man
8. Miss the boat

a
c) waiting for the good news d) revealing a secret to others Ans:
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a) could not travel b) miss something important
c) could not find the place d) sing a song loudly Ans:
9. Off the record
a) speak something unofficial b) remove something from the book
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c) throw away the record d) hide the official record from others
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Ans:
10. Old habits die hard
wL
a) difficult to find the old things

b) throw away the old things from home
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c) difficult to change accustomed behaviour

d) old things are good for us Ans:
11. Keep the ball rolling
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a) pulling the big heart b) drawing a picture on the ball

c) keep your good character d) continue the work Ans:
12. See eye to eye
a) to be in agreement with b) to understand the problem
c) trying to solve the problem d) giving life to others Ans:
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13. Walk on eggshells
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a) walk a long distance
b) be very cautious about your words and deeds
c) be strong in your mind to complete
d) have a peaceful mind Ans:
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14. At the drop of a cat
a) be strict with your people around
b) What you wear is important
c) doing something immediately
D ik
d) doing something important Ans:
15. Flog a dead horse
a) continue an argument when it is over
Alv
b) hit a horse very severely
c) the dead things are coming again
d) suffer because of your negative deeds Ans:
II a
Identify the idioms in the given sentence.
16. She was on cloud nine when she won the competition.
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17. Help for the flood victims came in thick and fast.
18. The Principal gave a piece of his mind to him.
19. She puts on airs as a rich lady.
20. The manager and the clerk are always at loggerheads.
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12. HOMONYMS
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I Write sentence for the homonyms with meaning.

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VOCABULARY
S.No. Words Meanings Sentences

right right side Turn to right to reach the post office.
1.
right correct We should take the right decision.
outer layer of the stem of
bark He cut the bark of the tree
2. the tree
bark sound created by dog The dogs bark at the stranger.
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ring a jewellery for the finger She used to wear a gold ring always.
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3. the place where boxing
ring Both the fighters entered the ring.
takes place
Our team was getting ready for the
match competition
match.
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4.
The singer is not a match to her
match equal
mother.
ruler one who rules a country Asoka was a kind ruler of the people.
5. a scale to measure the Please measure the length of the
ruler
length line with the ruler.
D ik
sink basin Wash your hand in the sink.
6.
sink go down in water The ship sank in the sea.
We usually wear watch in our left
watch to see the time
Alv
7. wrist.
watch see They watch TV regularly.
fly an insect A fly was buzzing around.
8.
fly a
travel by plane She will fly back to her country.
letter written message He has sent a letter to his father.
9.
letter a single alphabet ‘A’ is the first letter in English.
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can possible He can play football well.
10. He was very thirsty. So he drank
can tin, container
from a can.
II Give the two meanings of the given homonym.
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11. address - 1) to speak to 2) location

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12. bat - 1) something to hit a ball 2) a flying mammal

13. bright - 1) intelligent 2) filled with light
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14. current - 1) up to date 2) flow of water

15. kind - 1) type 2) caring
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SELF EVALUATION
I Write sentence for the homonyms with meaning.
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VOCABULARY
S.No. Words Meanings Sentences

nail part of a finger
1.
nail a pin
palm the inside surface of the hand
2.
palm a tree
park a place for people to relax
3.
park to keep a vehicle
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rose past tense of ‘rise’
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4.
rose a flower
spring a season
5.
spring a coil
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stalk part of the plant which supports
6. the leaves or fruit
stalk follow someone quietly
well good
7. well a deep hole in the ground from
D ik
which people take water
clip cut
8. clip a small object of metal or plastic
Alv
which holds things together:
drop a small amount of liquid
9.
drop let something fall
10.
point
point
saw
a
a single point
show something
cutting something
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11.
saw past tense of ‘see’
trip a short journey
12.
trip slip and fall
wave raised water on the surface of
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13. ocean
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wave move the hands from side to side

fall drop from a higher position
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14.
fall water dropping from higher position
file a set of papers and records
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15. file to rub something to make it

smooth
II Give the two meanings of the given homonym.
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VOCABULARY
16. pen – ............................................................................................

17. die – ............................................................................................
18. date – ............................................................................................
19. tie – ............................................................................................
20. left – ............................................................................................
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13. PHRASAL VERBS
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Choose the correct phrasal verb for the underlined word.
1. I wanted my father to support me.
D ik
a) back out b) back up c) back in d) back on
2. We have to tolerate the troubles given by elderly persons.
a)bear with b) bear at c) bear on d) bear up
Alv
3. My mother wanted me to extinguish the candle.
a) blow off b) blow of c) blow up d) blow out
4. My aunt took care of me when my mother was away.
5.
a) look at a
b) look up c) look for
Our teacher asked us to continue the work.
d) look after
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a) go in with b) go up with c) go ahead with d) go after
6. We should examine the answer papers thoroughly.
a) go through b) look through c) go for d) look at
7. Last week my father returned from his business tour.
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a) got away b) got back c) returned back d) got along

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8. I visit my grandmother every Sunday.

a) call at b) call in c) call for d) call on
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9. Gita met her teacher in Banglore.

a) came across b) came at c) came for d) came in
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10. As the sugar was used completely the mother asked her son to buy some sugar.
a) used out b) used in c) ran out d) ran away
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VOCABULARY
Answers 1. b 2. a 3. d 4. d 5. c 6. a 7. b 8. d 9. a 10. c
SELF EVALUATION
Choose the correct phrasal verb for the underlined word.
1. She longs for the gold clips.
a) asks for b) dies for c) shouts for d) dies at Ans:
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2. The vehicle stopped functioning on the way.
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a) broke down b) broke up c) broke in d) broke at Ans:
3. We left before but they over took us soon.
a) caught at b) caught for c) caught up d) caught in Ans:
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4. The company decided to reduce the expenditure.
a) count on b) cut at c) cut for d) cut down Ans:
5. She performed her duties well at home.
a) carried out b) carried on c) carried at d) carried with Ans:
D ik
6. He succeeded in the second attempt to clear his IAS exam.
a) got off b) got through c) got in d) got back Ans:
7. The government tried to reduce the price of commodities.
Alv
a) bring down b) bring up c) bring out d) bring in Ans:
8. A doctor was required to give first aid to the victims of the accident.
a) called on b) called up c) called for d) called in Ans:
9. a
His book was published on his 40th birthday.
a) came in b) came off c) came out d) came round Ans:
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10. The old man regained his consciousness after sometimes.
a) came in b) came off c) came out d) came round Ans:
11. Murugan was serving the manager for a long time
a) wait on b) wait in c) wait at d) wait of Ans:
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12. My father refused to accept my proposal to start a business.

a) turn in b) turn of c) turn down d) turn at Ans:
13. My friend progressed well in his project.
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a) got well b) moved well c) got in d) got along Ans:

14. The workers demolished the old building.
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a) pulled off b) pulled down c) pulled up d) pulled in Ans:

15. He represented his father in the business meeting.
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a) stood for b) listened at c) looked for d) saw at Ans:

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14. CONFUSABLE WORDS
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Fill the blanks with the right word choosing from the bracket.
1. The manager ________ the demand of the workers. (accept / except)
D ik
Everybody ________ Kala attended the party. (accept / except)
2. The hard work ________ his health. (affect / effect)

The sick man realised the ________ of the medicine. (affect/ effect)
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3. She ________ about her age. (lie / lay)
She tried to ________ the material flat on the table. (lie / lay)
4. The poem is full of ________ to the human body. (allusion / illusion)

a
They suffer from an ________ that they cannot solve the problem.
(allusion / illusion)
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5. I ________ you that I will meet you tomorrow. (assure / ensure)
The hospital tries to ________ that the patients get the right treatment.
(assure / ensure)
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6. The press release was ________ by the minister. (sensor / censor)

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The ________ in the car shows the movements of other vehicles.

(Sensor / censor)
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7. I can face her with a clear ________. (conscious / conscience)

I was ________ that I had to prepare for my daily class test.
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(conscious / conscience)
8. He succeeded because of his ________ effort. (continuous / continual)

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She has to bear the ________ harassment of her husband.

(continuous / continual)
9. The teacher tried to ________ answer from the students. (elicit / illicit)
He was arrested for selling ________ liquor. (elicit / illicit)
10. My friend ________ to the USA. (immigrated / emigrated)

An Australian ________ to my country. (immigrated / emigrated)
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1. accepted – except 2. affected – effect 3. lied – lay
4. allusion – illusion 5. assure - ensure 6. censored – sensor
7. conscience – conscious 8. continuous – continual 9. elicit – illicit
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10. emigrated – immigrated
SELF EVALUATION
Fill the blanks with the right word choosing from the bracket.
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1. My neighbour is an ________ professor. (imminent / eminent)
A new trade agreement was ________. (imminent / eminent)
2. He was ________ in politics. (uninterested / disinterested)
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A referee has to be ________ in any team (uninterested / disinterested)
3. Covid 19 will have an ________ effect on the society. (averse / adverse)
Jim is ________ to using chemicals in his garden. (averse / adverse)
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4. An ________ appeared on the sky when the old man died. (angle / angel)
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There is another ________ to this question. (angle / angel)
5. The children visited a ________ farm. (dairy / diary)
She wrote everything in her ________. (dairy / diary)
6. I liked smell of the ________. (scent / assent)
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He tried to get his father’s ________ for his project. (scent / assent)
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7. My friend’s father is a very ________ man. (dissent / decent)

The ministers wanted to suppress the political ________. (dissent / decent)
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8. He was awarded a ________ for his success. (metal / medal)

He wanted to get a ________ frame for his shelf. (metal / medal)
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9. It was ________ announced that David got the first rank. (formerly / formally)
It was accepted ________ to go on a tour during our holiday.
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(formerly / formally)
10. He was ________ in dealing with animals. (human / humane)
The power of ________ mind is great. (human / humane)
11. Win in the first match is good for ________. (moral / morale)
Stories for children should have ________ values. (moral / morale)
12. We have to go still ________ to reach the hotel. (farther/ further)
We have to read ________ to get the right answer. (farther / further)
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13. The murderer was ________. (hanged / hung)
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The picture was ________ on the wall. (hanged / hung)
14. Do you ________ that I did something wrong? (imply / infer)
From your statement I ________ that she is guilty. (imply / infer)
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15. The teacher ________ that every student should get good marks.
(ensure / insure)
It is wise to ________ your property against damages. (ensure / insure)
VOCABULARY
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15. BRITISH AND AMERICAN WORDS
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trash a) rubbish
a
Give the British words for the following American words.
1. b) trail c) troy d) toy
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2. railroad a) rail office b) train c) railway line d) track
3. can a) tell b) tin c) possible d) ability
4. sink a) wash towel b) wash tin c) wash can d) wash basin
5. porch a) veranda b) garden c) rails d) drink
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II Give the American words for the British words.

6. torch a) flash light b) flash pin c) flash d) light
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7. rubber a) clear b) clip c) eraser d) pull

8. sweet a) food b) crisp c) drink d) candy
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9. autumn a) trees b) fall c) season d) run

10. trousers a) pants b) nickers c) shorts d) skirts
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III Give the American spelling for the British words.

11. defence –
12. travelled –
13. analyse –
14. colour –
15. analogue –
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Answers
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1. a 2. c 3. b 4. d 5. a 6. a 7. c 8. d 9. b 10. a
11. defense 12. traveled 13. analyze 14. color 15. analog
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SELF EVALUATION
Give the British words for the American words.

1. airplane a) aeroplane b) airplain c) plain d) aeroplain
Ans:
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2. cookie a) cooks b) cooker c) biscuits d) sweet Ans:
3. druggist a) doctor b) nurse c) lawyer d) chemist Ans:
4. closet a) window b) cupboard c) doorstep d) window sill
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Ans:
5. garbage can a) dustbin b) wastage c) tin d) waste water
Ans:
6.
7.
movie
vacation
a) book
a) work
a b) movement c) theatre
b) job c) holiday
d) film
d) order
Ans:
Ans:
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8. intermission a) interval b) break c) brake d) pause Ans:
Give American word for British word.
9. jug a) tin b) vessel c) pot d) pitcher Ans:
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10. lorry a) truck b) vehicle c) heavy d) carrier Ans:

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11. lift a) raise b) rise c) elevator d) box Ans:

12. goods a) frights b) things c) ideas d) intent Ans:
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13. side walk a) near walk b) pavement c) payment d) health walk

Ans:
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14. spanner a) scissors b) plyers c) forces d) wrench Ans:

15. full stop a) pause b) period c) stop d) close Ans:
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VOCABULARY
Give the American spelling for the British word.

16. neighbour – ________________
17. advice – ________________
18. traveller – ________________
19. paralyse – ________________
20. centre – ________________
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16. EUPHEMISTIC WORDS
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Choose the euphemistic expression of the given word or phrase

1. used vehicle
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a) old vehicle b) owned vehicle
c) preowned vehicle d) not useful
2. face wrinkles
a) old lines b) laugh lines
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c) dear lines d) can’t hear
3. mental illness
a) lost marbles a b) no movement
c) end d) saddened
4. vomit
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a) suffer throat b) sore throat
c) blot figure d) blow chunks
5. poor
a) underprivileged b) mentally ill
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c) ignorant person d) idiotic fellow

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6. toilet
a) lavatory b) urinal c) rest room d) latrine
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7. homeless
a) house less b) very poor c) beggar d) on the street
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8. cheap
a) happy to buy b) economical c) low cost d) easy to buy
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VOCABULARY
9. broke
a) negative cash flow b) cash stopped
c) have nothing d) no money
10. handicapped
a) disabled b) can’t walk
c) differently abled d) abled
Answers 1. c 2. b 3. a 4. d 5. a 6. c 7. d 8. b 9. a 10. c
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SELF EVALUATION
Choose the euphemistic expression of the given word or phrase.
1. jail
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a) prison b) lock up c) detention d) correctional facility
Ans:
2. fire someone
a) letting someone go b) send him out of job
c) show anger on him d) goes without job Ans:
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3. bald
a) head without hair b) hair less
c) moon landing d) clean head Ans:
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4. prison camp
a) detention camp b) relocation camp
c) lock up camp d) jail Ans:
5. house wife
a) home maker
a b) house keeper
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c) home manager d) house clerk Ans:
6. jobless
a) on the street b) embarking on a journey of self-discovery
c) moving on the street for job d) unsuccessful journey in life Ans:
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7. old people
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a) many places to travel b) ready to leave the world

c) senior citizens d) respected citizens Ans:
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8. death penalty
a) health stopped b) hanging
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c) inward punishment d) capital punishment Ans:

9. risky efforts
a) hiring a Russian b) cloning the mammoth
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c) over the hill d) hard trial Ans:

10. retired life
a) staying on the tractor b) peaceful life
c) life without job d) jobless Ans:
11. accidental life
a) unfortunate death b) unexpected death
c) collateral damage d) family damaged Ans:
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12. pregnancy
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a) confinement b) condition c) calm life d) in the family way
Ans:
VOCABULARY
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17. ANAGRAM
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Pick out the right anagram of the given word.
1. tar a) trt b) rat c) atr
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2. arc a) car b) rac c) cra
3. elbow a) bowle b) ebolw c) below
4. state a) taste b) satet c) atest
5. cider
a
a) redic b) cried c) cride
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Answers 1. b 2. a 3. c 4. a 5. b
SELF EVALUATION
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Pick out the right anagram of the given word.

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1. dusty a) sudty b) styud c) study Ans:
2. night a) thing b) tingh c) ginth Ans:

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3. inch a) ichn b) hinch c) chin Ans:

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4. brag a) grba b) grab c) barg Ans:
5. cat a) act b) tca c) atc Ans:

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6. bored a) redbo b) robed c) derbo Ans:
7. save a) vase b) vesa c) asve Ans:
8. angel a) gelen b) glean c) gelan Ans:
9. stressed a) desserts b) sesderts c) dessestre Ans:
10. meteor a) reteom b) rotome c) remote Ans:

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VOCABULARY
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18. EPONYMS
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Word Meaning Origin / Source Example sentence

usually a group of Captain Charles Boycott, The opposition party
people refuse to take a 19th century Irish land MLAs boycotted the
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boycott part in a meeting or agent, who was shunned by Assembly.
talks orgames. local tenants for refusing to
lower their rents.
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cunning and deceitful Niccole Machiavelli, an Italian Saguni is a
in gaining what one statesman who in his book Machiavellian in the
machiavellian wants. ‘The Prince’ described how a epic Mahabaratha.
determined ruler could keep
remove words or
a power regardless of morality.
Dr.Thomas Bowlder of Several pages of
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scenes considered England, who produced the book had been
indecent (from a Shakespeare’s works after bowlderised as they
bowlderise
book, play, etc.) removing the parts that he contained criticism
considered unsuitable for against a particular
reading (esp. by women) religion.
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aggressive and French soldier and admirer of Priya always fights

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irrational belief that Napoleon I, Mr.N. Chauvin, against male

Chauvinism one’s own country is notorious for his bellicose chauvinism.
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better than all others. attachment to the lost

imperial cause.
of acting or theatre, Thespis, a famous Greek Manorama is a
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thespian famous actor/ poet of 6th century B.C. who thespian among
actress. introduced the Greek tragedy. women comedians.
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person with Samuel A Maverick, a farmer Most of Mr.Gayle’s

VOCABULARY
maverick independent or from Texas who did not films prove that he
unorthodox views. brand his cattle. isa maverick director.
two or more slices John Mantagu, the Earl of Sandwich is my
of bread with meat Sandwich who introduced favourite breakfast.
or vegetables filled the food item of two slices
sandwich
or put between two of breads filled with meat in
persons or things. order to avoid leaving the
games table for meals.
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traitor or the person Quisling, a Norwegian Ettappa was a
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who helps an enemy politician who betrayed his quisling in betraying
quisling occupying his country to the Nazis and then Kattabomman to the
country. became a puppet ruler of the British.
country.
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person who derives Marquis de Sade, a French My neighbour is a
pleasure by inflicting novelist whose writings sadist.
sadist cruelty on others. describe the practice of
hurting one’s partner for
pleasure.
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machine of French John Ignac Guillotin, a Guillotine was used
origin for beheading French physician who to behead many
people advocated the use of this people during the
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guillotine machine during the French French Revolution.
Revolution in order to behead
the aristocrats and other
traitors
heating liquids
(esp: milk) to a
a Louis Pasteur, a French
chemist who introduced this
Nowadays
pasteurized milk
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certain temperature particular method of killing is used by a large
pasteurize
and then chill it in germs number of people.
order to kill harmful
bacteria
system of reading Louis Braille, a French The visually
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and writing for the teacher for the visually challenged students
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Braille visually challenged challenged, who introduced learn to read with

people the method to teach the the help of the braille
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visually challenged students method.

a stupid person/ a John Duns Scouts of Scotland The teacher takes
person who is not an whose followers were special care on
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dunce
intellect / a person ridiculed as dull head students who are
very slow at learning considered dunce.
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abnormal and Narcissus, a good looking People who love

VOCABULARY
excessive love youth in Greek mythology narcissism cannot do

narcissism
or admiration for who fell in love with his own their duties well.
oneself reflection.
put to death or Captain William lynch, an The angry mob
punish violently 18th century Virginian planter lynched the robber.
lynch without a lawful trial and the Justice of peace, who
very harsh would execute the arrested
persons without proper trial
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very strict and cruel Draco, the chief magistrate Some countries
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of Athens who introduced a implement draconian
draconian
harsh penal code in 621 B.C. laws to deal with
criminal activities.
dark outline of Etienne de Silhouette, a I saw the silhouette
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somebody or French author and politician of the church at dusk.
silhouette something seen who decorated his residence
against a light with outline portraits
background
process of someone’s Dr.Franz Anton Mesmer, The thief mesmerised
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attention by certain a German Physician who the family members
mesmerism
practices like popularized the practice. and looted all the
hypnotism valuables.
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SELF EVALUATION
1. boycott
a
Pick out the meaning of the given eponym.
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a) refuse b) outline c) strict d) hypnotism Ans:
2. silhouette
a) hypnotism b) mob c) outline d) strict Ans:
3. guillotine
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a) refuse b) behead c) lazy d) jump Ans:

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4. mesmerism
a) missing b) asked c) rude d) hypnotism Ans:
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5. machiavellian
a) cunning and deceitful b) irrational belief
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c) indecent d) riot Ans:

6. thespian
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a) rude b) deceitful c) theatrical d) lazy Ans:

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7. maverick
a) unconventional b) traitor
c) cruel d) cunning Ans:
8. sadist
a) enjoys hurting others b) accepts others’ help
c) cunning and deceitful d) irrational belief Ans:
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9. quisling
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a) helper b) traitor c) cruel d) kind Ans:
10. lynch
a) help b) heating c) traitor d) kill without trail
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Ans:
MISCELLANEOUS
19. PUNCTUATION
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1. ________ is used to separate numbers and dates.
a) dash b) comma
c) full stop d) question mark Ans:
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2. ________ is used to mark the end of a declarative sentence.
a) comma b) colon c) full stop d) dash Ans:
3. ________ represents a stronger pause than a comma
a) question mark
d) dash
a b) exclamation mark
d) semi colon Ans:
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4. ________ are used to enclose the exact words of a speaker.
a) colons b) inverted commas
d) dash d) commas Ans:
5. ________ is used to indicate possession or omission of letters.
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a) comma b) apostrophe d) dash d) colon Ans:

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20. ANALOGY
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1. about : bout – amend : ________

a) change b) mend c) repair d) dismiss MISCELLANEOUS
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2. warm : hot – amusing : ________

a) happiness b) sadness c) objection d) acceptance
3. train : trail – grain : ________
a) wheat b) serials c) grail d) deed
4. horse : mount – train : ________
a) travel b) inside c) outside d) board
5. native : aboriginal – naive : ________
a) inexperienced b) tribe c) learned d) arid
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21. DECODING
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1. In certain language MONKEY is written YEKNOM. How will TIGER be written?
a) GERTI b) TGRIE c) RTEIG d) REGIT Ans:
2. If in a language TEACHER is written as ETCAEHR how KITCHEN will be written?

a) IKCTEHN b) CHENKIT c) ITCHENK d) NEHCITK Ans:
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3. In some language CASUAL is written as DBTVBM. How will TABLE be written?
a) ELBAT b) SITUM c) UBCMD d) QLKJH Ans:
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4. If in a language FRIEND is written as DNEIRF how is CANDLE written?
a) ENDFRI b) ELDNAC c) XENIDE d) ACEGIK Ans:
5. In some language CHAIR is written DIBJS. How will MOBILE be written?

a) NPCJMF b) ELIBOMa c) HVUSEN d) SNMVXE Ans:
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GRAMMAR
22. NOUNS
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I State the kinds of underlined nouns– Proper noun, Common noun, Collective
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noun, Abstract noun, Material noun

1. Gita lived in a big city. – Proper Noun
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2. We went to the pool yesterday. – Common Noun

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3. His happiness knew no bounds. – Abstract Noun

4. Boys are playing in the garden. – Common Noun
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5. The door is made up of plastic. – Material Noun

6. The class is very noisy. – Collective Noun
7. Youth are the future of our country. – Abstract Noun
8. I want to meet my friend. – Common Noun
9. We lived in Chennai for a long time. – Proper Noun
10. Silver is used for making small vessels. – Material Noun
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II Choose the collective noun and fill the blanks.
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11. A ________ of geese is running around.
a) gaggle b) crowd c) bunch
12. A ________ of keys is kept in the tray.
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a) herd b) flock c) bunch
13. A ________ of wolves was frightening the hunter.
a) herd b) pack c) group
14. A ________ of musicians is entertaining the audience.
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a) band b) flock c) army
15. A ________ of sticks was missing from the farm house.
a) band b) bundle c) group
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Answers 11. a 12. c 13. b 14. a 15. b
SELF EVALUATION a
I State the kinds of underlined nouns.
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1. Always speak the truth. ____________
2. We all love honesty. ____________
3. I have two children. ____________
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4. The lion is the king of the beasts. ____________

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5. Solomon was the wisest of all kings. ____________

6. Cleanliness is next to godliness. ____________
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7. Birds of a feather flock together. ____________

8. Who teaches you grammar? ____________
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9. The Nile is the longest of all rivers. ____________

10. A committee of six was appointed to assess the situation. ____________
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11. Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India. ____________
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12. The boy was rewarded for his honesty. ____________

13. He gave me an apple. ____________
14. I recognized his voice at once. ____________
15. You should never tell a lie. ____________
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Choose the collective noun and fill the blanks.
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16. A ________ of angels appeared before them.
a) host b) group c) band Ans:
17. A ________ of thieves attacked the travellers.
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a) host b) band c) pack Ans:
18. A ________ of cattle grazed in the garden.
a) group b) herd c) pack Ans:
19. A ________ of bees is on a tree near my house.
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a) hive b) group c) band Ans:
20. A ________ of cotton was stolen from the factory.
a) string b) line c) bale Ans:
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GRAMMAR
23. PRONOUNS
a
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I Change the underlined words with pronouns.

(he, she, it, they, him, her, them)
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1. Raman went to the market. Raman bought some vegetables.

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2. Friends went to see Sita. They told Sita that they would attend the party.
3. Many people saw the film. The people like the film.
4. The little boy threw the ball. The ball fell on the window.
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5. The books were given to the students. The books were read by the students.
6. The cycle belonged to Rani. Rani was happy to ride on it.
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7. Who is that woman? Why are you looking at the woman?

8. These photos are nice. Do you wish to see the photos?
9. Sunder was a nice man. Everyone liked Sunder.
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10. My friends are with me. My friends want to have group study.
GRAMMAR
II. Underline the pronouns.

11. She often reads books.
12. They are running to catch the bus.
13. Some pictures are bought and they are hung on the wall.
14. We are watching TV.
15. It is running here and there giving a lot of trouble to people.
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Answers
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1. He 2. her 3. They 4. It 5. them 6. She 7. her 8. them
9. him 10. They 11. Often 12. They 13. They 14. We 15. It
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SELF EVALUATION
I Change the underlined words with pronouns.

1. Alan drinks milk every day. Milk is good for health. Ans: ....................
2. Where are the children? The children are in the garden. Ans: ....................
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3. I bought some apples. I kept the apples on the table. Ans: ....................
4. On the left you can see Simon. Simon is my friend. Ans: ....................
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5. Our dog is a nice dog. The dog is two year old. Ans: ....................
6. Our grandparents live in a village. We go to
our grandparents every year. Ans: ....................
7.
8.
a
My sister’s name is Rani. Rani is now in Madurai.
Mr. Asokan is my teacher. We asked Mr. Asokan to allow us
Ans: ....................
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to play. Ans: ....................
9. Bob and Tim are my friends. Bob and Tim are my classmates. Ans: ....................
10. The woman is my neighbour. The woman is my teacher
in our school. Ans: ....................
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11. Shiela is my classmate. I borrowed a book from Shiela. Ans: ....................

12. I invited Mary for the party. Mary accepted to attend
the party. Ans: ....................
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13. My father bought a desk. The desk is kept in my room. Ans: ....................
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14. There was a window in the room. The paper was thrown
through the window. Ans: ....................
15. My mother received a letter. Mother was happy to read it. Ans: ....................
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GRAMMAR
II Underline the pronouns.

16. My cousins were in the mall. They wanted to buy shoes and trousers.
17. We went to see our grandparents.
18. She was the cleverest girl in the class.
19. Among all the students he always stood first.
20. It was barking at night.
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24. VERBS
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Write whether the underlined verb is transitive or intransitive.

1. The boy jumped into the river.
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2. He bought a computer.
3. She wrote a letter to her mother.
4. We ran to catch the bus.
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5. He kicked the ball into the goal.
6. She was crying all day long.
7.
8.
a
We showed her the photo album.
The doctor advised me to exercise daily.
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9. It was raining at that time.
10. She gave me the book.
Answers
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1. Intransitive 2. Transitive 3. Transitive 4. Intransitive 5. Transitive

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6. Intransitive 7. Transitive 8. Transitive 9. Intransitive 10. Transitive

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SELF EVALUATION
Write whether the underlined verb is transitive or intransitive.

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1. They slept early because they walked a long distance. Ans: _________
2. The child ate the biscuits happily. Ans: _________
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GRAMMAR
3. My father drinks coffee often. Ans: _________

4. He always keeps the money in his wallet. Ans: _________
5. We invited our cousins for the party. Ans: _________
6. We waited for our friend. Ans: _________
7. My uncle sent a parcel to my mother. Ans: _________
8. Gita went to her grandparents’ house. Ans: _________
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9. He has changed a lot since he joined the school. Ans: _________
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10. Suddenly the child woke up. Ans: _________
11. The loud noise woke me. Ans: _________
12. We discussed our plan. Ans: _________
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13. I heard a lovely song early in the morning. Ans: _________
14. Can you lend me some money? Ans: _________
15. The wind was blowing fiercely. Ans: _________
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GRAMMAR
25. DEGREES OF COMPARISON
I
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a
State whether the given underlined word is positive, comparative or
superlative.
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1. Pine is not as tall as oak.
2. Hare is faster than tortoise.
3. Radha is a clever girl.
4. Gold is the costliest metal.
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5. The Taj is the most wonderful building in India.
Answers
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1. Positive 2. Comparative 3. Positive 4. Superlative 5. Superlative

II Give the other two degrees of comparison of the given word.
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6. little ......................................., .......................................
7. most ......................................., .......................................

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8. happy ......................................., .......................................

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9. beautiful ......................................., .......................................
10. worst ......................................., .......................................
Answers
6. less, least 7. much, more 8. happier, happiest
9. more beautiful, most beautiful 10. bad, worse
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III Compare three things
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11. hare – dog – lion (big)
Hare is a big animal.
Dog is bigger than hare.
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Lion is the biggest animal.
12. dog – bison – elephant (strong)
Dog is a strong animal
Bison is stronger than dog.
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Elephant is the strongest animal.
13. Chennai – Bangalore – Mumbai (populated)
Bangalore is a populated city.
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Chennai is more populated than Bangalore.
Mumbai is the most populated city.
14. gold – silver – diamond (costly)
Silver is costly
a
Gold is costlier than silver.
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Diamond is the costliest material.
15. ostrich – giraffe – horse (tall)
Horse is a tall animal.
Ostrich is taller than animal.
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Giraffe is the tallest animal.
SELF EVALUATION
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I State whether the given underlined word is positive, comparative or

superlative.
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1. James is as strong as is brother. Ans: ____________

2. Alexander was one of the greatest kings ever lived. Ans: ____________
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3. Murugan is more industrious than any other boys. Ans: ____________

4. Chennai is hotter than Mumbai. Ans: ____________
5. Very few cities in Asia are as big as Hong Kong. Ans: ____________
6. Kitchen appliances made cooking easier. Ans: ____________
7. Some beans are as nutritious as meat. Ans: ____________
8. This novel is the most interesting book I have ever read. Ans: ____________
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9. Mountaineering is more difficult than many other sports. Ans: ____________
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10. Winter is colder than autumn. Ans: ____________
II Give the other two degrees of comparison of the given word.
11. best ......................................., .......................................
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12. boring ......................................., .......................................
13. further ......................................., .......................................
14. difficult ......................................., .......................................
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15. large ......................................., .......................................
III Compare three things.
16. Utter Pradesh – Gujarat – Tamilnadu (large)
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a
17. cheetah – fox – lion (fast)
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18. Kanchenjunga – Nanda Devi – Trisul (tall)

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19. The Ganga – The Yamuna – The Narmada (long)

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20. Qatar – USA – Singapore (rich)

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26. PREPOSITIONS
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Choose the right preposition and fill the blanks.

1. It’s ridiculous. The bank closes ________ 2:30 pm.
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a) on b) at c) in
2. I normally phone my friend ________ 10 o’clock every evening.
a) on b) in c) at
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3. ________ 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue.
a) In b) On c) At
4. I love watching the James Bond film ________ Saturday.
5.
a) at b) ona c) in
Jim had a terrible journey to Chennai ________ Christmas Eve.
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a) on b) at c) in
6. We’re planning to play cricket ________ Pongal.
a) in b) on c) at
7. She passed her driving test ________ March.
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a) at b) in c) on
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8. Some people study best ________ night but I prefer the morning.
a) at b) on c) in
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9. I hate doing the shopping ________ Saturdays.

a) in b) at c) on
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10. Salem is too hot for me ________ summer.

a) in b) at c) on
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Answers 1. b 2. c 3. a 4. b 5. a 6. c 7. b 8. a 9. c 10. a
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SELF EVALUATION
Choose the right preposition and fill the blanks.

1. ________ Sunday mornings I have coffee and toast for breakfast.
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a) On b) In c) At Ans:
2. She’s always very cranky first thing ________ the morning.
a) at b) on c) in Ans:
3. I hate going out ________ the week.
D ik
a) at b) in c) on Ans:
4. We usually go out for dinner ________ the weekend.
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5. ________ the evenings I go to English class.
a) In b) On c) At Ans:
6. We came out of the class ________ the first period.
7.
a) at
a
b) after c) on
Do you want to go to the cinema ________ the weekend?
Ans:
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a) on b) in c) at Ans:
8. James is not here ________ the moment.
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9. Are you coming ________ Tuesday morning?

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10. I ́m almost ready. We can go out ________ 10 minutes.
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11. The film starts ________ 7.30.
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a) in b) at c) on Ans:
12. The factory was opened ________ 2012.
a) in b) on c) at Ans:
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13. We live ________ the 21st century.

a) on b) at c) in Ans:
14. Her birthday is ________ 22nd June.
a) in b) on c) at Ans:
15. We will have lunch ________ 2 o’ clock.
a) before b) on c) in Ans:
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27. MODAL VERBS
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I Choose the correct modal verb and fill the blanks.

1. ________ you play guitar when you were seven?
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a) could b) should c) must
2. It’s too late. We ________ go home now.
a) can b) could c) must
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3. Paul is very tired. He ________ have rest.
a) could b) should c) would
4. ________ the train be on time tomorrow?
5.
a) must a
b) will
________ I make a suggestion?
c) should
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a) Shall b) Would c) Must
6. I hope we ________ arrive on time.
a) would b) must c) can
7. It is getting colder. It ________ snow tonight.
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a) must b) can c) might

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8. You ________ drink water from the river. The water is muddy.
a) wouldn’t b) mustn’t c) couldn’t
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9. If you study well you ________ pass the exam.

a) will b) won’t c) would
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10. I ________ get earlier there because of the traffic.

a) mustn’t b) shouldn’t c) couldn’t
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II Choose the meaning of the underlined modal verbs.

GRAMMAR
11. Can I open the window?

a) permission b) possibility c) probability d) ability
12. She may visit me tomorrow.
a) ability b) permission c) possibility d) inability
13. I think he must be my classmate.
a) urgency b) strong belief c) obligation d) possibility
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14. She can run very fast.
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a) ability b) permission c) possibility d) inability
15. I must complete the work today.
a) strong belief b) advice c) permission d) obligation
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III Use ‘would you, or ‘could you’ – whichever is proper – in the blanks.
16. ________ mind giving me the pen?
17. ________ please push the chair back?
18. ________ please pass the sugar?
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19. ________ mind closing the door?
20. ________ complete the work in time?
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Answers
1. a 2. c 3. b 4. b 5. a 6. c 7. c 8. b 9. a 10. c
11. a 12. c 13. a 14. b 15. d
a
16. Would you 17. Could you 18. Could you 19. Would you 20. Could you
SELF EVALUATION
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I Choose the correct modal verb and fill the blanks.
1. I was not well yesterday. I ________ eat anything.
a) couldn’t b) mustn’t c) won’t Ans:
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2. The teacher said, “You ________ look at me when I am talking to you.

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a) could b) would c) should Ans:

3. She was using the pencil a minute ago. It ________ be somewhere.
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a) can b) must c) could Ans:

4. Jonathan ________ play tennis well so he often wins the match.
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a) can b) must c) should Ans:

5. I ________ go to the party but I am not still sure.
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a) should b) would c) might Ans:

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6. You ________ go out and meet more people.

a) must b) will c) would Ans:
7. It is dangerous to go deep into water if you ________ swim.
a) won’t b) can’t c) wouldn’t Ans:
8. You ________ put the rubbish in the bin.
a) should b) could c) would Ans:
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9. She ________ be happy if she gets the help from him.
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a) can b) would c) will Ans:
10. This time tomorrow we ________ be travelling to Delhi.
a) can b) will c) must Ans:
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II Choose the meaning of the underlined modal verbs.
11. I can play the piano well.
a) advice b) ability c) inability d) permission Ans:
12. You may go now if you wish.
D ik
a) ability b) possibility c) probability d) permission Ans:
13. He must reach the station before 2 to catch the train.
a) obligation b) urgency c) strong opinion d) ability Ans:
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14. I am not well but I may attend the party.
a) permission b) ability c) possibility d) advice Ans:
15. He is very generous so he must be a kind person.
III
a
a) strong belief b) obligation c) possibility d) permission
Use ‘would you, or ‘could you’ – whichever is proper – in the blanks.
Ans:
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16. ________ mind moving to the next seat?
17. ________ please find the book for me?
18. ________ mind getting me the bottle of perfume?
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19. ________ please look into the matter seriously?

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20. ________ lift the bag for me?
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28. CONJUNCTIONS
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I Choose the right conjunction and fill the blanks.

GRAMMAR
1. We ate our breakfast ________ went out to play.

a) but b) and c) if
2. ________ you study well you will pass the exam.
a) If b) Though c) So
3. He was tired ________ he played for a long time.
a) if b) unless c) because
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4. I don’t know ________ I kept them.
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a) where b) till c) because
5. We reached the station ________ the train had arrived.
a) and b) if c) after
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6. She was very rich ________ she was not happy.
a) and b) but c) so
7. He wanted to get good marks ________ he studied regularly.
a) so b) but c) if
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8. We cannot catch the bus ________ we start now.
a) If b) as c) unless
9. I will call you ________ I get home.
a) when b) where d) and
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10. Don’t call ________ you have finished the work.
a) when b) until d) while
II Underline the conjunctions. a
11. They went running though it was very hot.
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12. We decided to go to the cinema as it was too cold to go to the beach.
13. Monica lives in Chennai whereas her brother lives in Bangalore.
14. He went to work after he had finished his work.
15. I won’t go there unless you accept to come with me.
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Answers
1. b 2. a 3. c 4. a 5. c 6. b 7. a 8. c 9. a 10. b
11. though 12. as 13. whereas 14. after 15. unless
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SELF EVALUATION
:// A
I Choose the right conjunction and fill the blanks.

1. We can leave ________ you are ready.
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a) when b) where c) unless Ans:

GRAMMAR
2. I had a headache ________ I did not attend the class.

a) where b) but c) so Ans:
3. She went to work ________ she was sick.
a) though b) so c) if Ans:
4. We are not going to the park ________ it is raining.
a) though b) because c) but Ans:
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5. I do not have any money ________ I will go to the bank.
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a) though b) so c) if Ans:
6. She is in the hospital ________ he met with an accident.
a) though b) and c) because Ans:
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7. They work very hard ________ they do not have any money.
a) but b) and c) so Ans:
8. The rain is very heavy ________ the match may be cancelled.
a) but b) so c) though Ans:
D ik
9. Gita has a good job ________ she is very unhappy.
a) but b) so c) and Ans:
10. ________ James needs help he calls his brother.
Alv
a) So b) Though c) As Ans:
II Underline the conjunctions.
11. I would not see the movie even if you give me 1000 rupees.
a
12. Abiramy is both cute and lovely.
13. Not only the teachers but also the student like the new building.
.Kk
14. I like neither pizza nor burger.
15. I have to either continue my studies or join the company.
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GRAMMAR
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29. SENTENCE PATTERNS

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:// A
I Choose the right sentence pattern of the given sentence.

1. She will come.
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a) SV b) SVO c) SVC
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2. She is my teacher.
a) SV b) SVO c) SVC
3. I bought few saris yesterday.
a) SVO b) SVOA c) SVC
4. They made him the captain.
a) SVOA b) SVOC c) SVC
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5. My grandfather told me a story.
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a) SVIODO b) SVOC c) SVOA
6. He gave her a doll.
a) SOVC b) SVOA c) SVIODO
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7. Mahesh appreciated his friend.
a) SVC b) SVA c) SVO
8. The nightingale sings charmingly.
a) SVC b) SVA c) SVO
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9. Sangeetha named her son Tarun.
a) SVIODO b) SVOA c) SVOC
10. The forester gave the visitors saplings.
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a) SVIODO b) SVOC c) SVOA
Answers 1. a 2. c 3. b 4. b 5. a 6. c 7. c 8. b 9. c 10. a
II
11. SVC –
a
Write sentence for the given Sentence Pattern.
The sunrise is beautiful
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12. SVOCA – The parents named their child Liza in the church.
13. SVO – Raj completed his homework.
14. SVA – The birds flew over the trees.
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15. SVIODO – My aunt sent me a gift.

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SELF EVALUATION
wL
I Choose the right sentence pattern of the given sentence.

1. My friend hosted a party yesterday.
:// A
a) SVOC b) SVO c) SVOA Ans:

2. Often we see beggars in the street.
a) SVOAA b) ASVOA c) ASVIODO Ans:
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GRAMMAR
3. In April 2011, during the World Cup Cricket Dhoni became popular.
a) AASVO b) AASVC c) ASVOA Ans:
4. Last month the city of Mumbai experienced heavy showers.
a) ASVO b) SVOA c) ASVC Ans:
5. Gowri often misses the train.
a) ASVO b) SAVO c) SAVC Ans:
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6. God gives us knowledge.
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a) SVOC b) SVOA c) SVIODO Ans:
7. His father is a business man in Delhi
a) SVCA b) SVOA c) SVOC Ans:
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8. Many people attended the concert at music academy last evening.
a) ASVOCA b) ASIODOA c) SVOAA Ans:
9. My brother sent a mail.
a) SVA b) SVO c) SVC Ans:
D ik
10. The sage gave his disciples good advice.
a) SVIODO b) SVOC c) SVOA Ans:
11. The kite flies in the sky.
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a) SVA b) SVO c) SVC Ans:
12. People elected him leader.
a) SVOA b) SVIODO c) SVOC Ans:
a
13. The mother called her child an angel every time.
a) SVOCA b) SVIODOA c) SVOAA Ans:
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14. We closed door at 10 o’ clock.
a) SVOA b) SVCA c) SVO Ans:
15. The police punished the criminal.
a) SVC b) SVO c) SVA Ans:
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II Write sentence for the given Sentence Pattern.

16. SVIODO ____________________________________________________
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17. SVOC ____________________________________________________

18. SV ____________________________________________________
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19. SVC ____________________________________________________

20. SVO ____________________________________________________
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30. TENSES – TIME
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Choose the appropriate form of the verb in the bracket to fill the blanks.
1. When I opened my eyes I ________ a strange sight.
D ik
a) was seeing b) have seen c) saw
2. Every morning she ________ up early and gets ready for work.
a) wake b) wakes c) has woken
Alv
3. If I ________ what he wants I will give him.
a) know b) have known c) knew
4. The table’s leg ________ by someone.
5.
a) broke a
b) had broken c) was broken
I ________ from her for a long time.
.Kk
a) haven’t heard b) didn’t her c) wasn’t hearing
6. The train ________ before we reached the station.
a) left b) had left c) was leaving
7. I ________ for my friend for two hours but he hasn’t come yet.
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a) was waiting b) waited c) have been waiting

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8. She ________ the course next month.

a) will have completed
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b) completed
c) has completed
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9. He has ________ a letter to his uncle.

a) wrote b) written c) write
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10. When I entered the house she ________ to music.

GRAMMAR
a) was listening b) listened c) had listened
Answers 1. c 2. b 3. a 4. c 5. a 6. b 7. c 8. a 9. b 10. c
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SELF EVALUATION
Choose the appropriate form of the verb in the bracket to fill the blanks.
1. When she ________ a noise she opened the window.
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a) heard b) would hear c) hears Ans:
2. My father ________ the newspaper now.
a) read b) was reading c) is reading Ans:
3. I ________ my loans by the end of next year.
D ik
a) paid b) will have paid c) have paid Ans:
4. We ________ Bombay next month.
a) visit b) would visit c) will visit Ans:
Alv
5. If I had met her I ________ the parcel to her.
a) gave b) would have given
c) would give Ans:
6.
a) was thrown
a
The ball ________ outside through the window.
b) threw c) had thrown Ans:
.Kk
7. If Sunder ________ well he would pass the exam.
a) had studied b) studied c) would study Ans:
8. Books ________ over to the students.
a) were handed b) handed c) have handed Ans:
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9. He has ________ the book to her.

a) give b) gave c) given Ans:
10. She ________ the door before she left the house.
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a) locked b) had locked c) has locked Ans:

11. They ________ in this place for five years.
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a) have been living b) is living c) live Ans:

12. The moon ________ around the earth.
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a) is revolving b) revolves c) revolved Ans:

GRAMMAR
13. After he ________ his bike he rode to his house.

a) repaired b) would repair c) had repaired Ans:
14. We ________ TV when it started raining.
a) were watching b) had watched c) are watching Ans:
15. Since 2019 they ________ their son every year.
a) visited b) have been visiting c) have visited Ans:
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31. CONDITIONAL SENTENCES
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Choose the correct word / words to fill the blanks.

1. If the driver had been alert, the accident ________ avoided.
D ik
a) can be b) could be c) could have been
2. If you drop the egg it ________
a) would break b) will break c) would have broken
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3. If you do not understand the question, you ________ wrong
a) might go b) might have gone c) may go
4. If you do not make an effort, you ________
5.
a) do not succeed a
b) can’t succeed
If you walk fast, you ________ the train
c) could not succeed
.Kk
a) will catch b) would catch c) catch
6. If they played well they ________ win the cup.
a) would b) will c) do not
7. If children are vaccinated, they ________ ill.
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a) would not have fallen b) would not fall c) will not fall
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8. If you ________ the car carelessly you would have met with an accident.
a) drive b) had driven c) drove
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9. If you ________ late again I will mark you absent

a) come b) will come c) came
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10. If you ________ more careful you would not have lost the money
a) has been b) were c) had been
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11. If he ________ more time he ________ his work easily

GRAMMAR
a) spends, will complete b) spends, completes c) spent, completed

12. If the student ________ in time he ________ the class.
a) reached, would have entered
b) had reached, would enter
c) had reached, would have entered
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13. If you ________ English you ________ with them easily.
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a) speak, would get along
b) speak, will get along
c) had spoken, would get along
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14. If you ________ the window I ________ it.
a) opened, would not mind
b) opened, did not mind
c) opened, would have minded
15. If they ________ me I ________ so.
D ik
a) invited, would not have said
b) invite, would say
c) had invited, would not have said
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Answers
1. c 2. b 3. c 4. b 5. a 6. a 7. c 8. b 9. a 10. c
11. a 12. c 13. b 14. a
a 15. c
SELF EVALUATION
.Kk
Choose the correct word / words to fill the blanks.
1. If I had eaten all these chocolates I ________ sick.
a) would be b) will be c) would have been Ans:
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2. If the bus went faster, we ________ in time.

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a) would reach b) would have reached

c) will reach Ans:
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3. If it does not rain we ________ the match.

a) would continue b) will continue
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c) would have continued Ans:

4. If they had collected money they ________ the temple.
a) will build b) would build c) would have built Ans:
ps K
GRAMMAR
5. If we meet the principal we ________ our problem.

a) could solve b) can solve c) could have solved Ans:
6. If I get the job I ________ lot of money.
a) will earn b) would earn c) earn Ans:
7. If you went out with your friends I ________ football match on TV.
a) will watch b) would watch c) would have watched Ans:
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8. If she does not hurry we ________ the bus.
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a) would miss b) miss c) will miss Ans:
9. If I were stronger I ________ you to carry the piano.
a) would help b) would have helped
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c) helped Ans:
10. If we had seen you we ________.
a) would stop b) would have stopped
c) stopped Ans:
D ik
11. If we ________ him tomorrow we will say hello.
a) will meet b) meet c) met Ans:
12. If he ________ the tools with him he would have repaired the car himself.
a) had got b) got c) get Ans:
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13. If you ________ the vase it will break.
a) will drop b) dropped c) drop Ans:
b) have
a
14. If I ________ the driving licence I would not go to school by bus.
a) had c) will have Ans:
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15. If we ________ him about the secret we would be stupid.
a) tell b) told c) had told Ans:
16. If my father ________ me up, I ________ the bus home.
a) did not pick, will take b) does not pick, will take
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c) picked, would have taken Ans:

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17. If we ________ at 9.30 we ________ plenty of time.

a) had met, would have had b) met, would have had
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c) meet, would have Ans:

18. If she ________ the animals the zookeeper ________ her.
:// A
a) feeds, would punish b) fed, would have punished

c) fed, would punish Ans:
19. If you ________ louder your classmates ________ you.
ps K
GRAMMAR
a) speak, will understand

b) speak, would understand
c) spoke, would not have understood Ans:
20. If he ________ slowly he ________ safely.
a) drives, would reach b) drives, will reach
c) drove, will reach Ans:
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32. QUESTION TAGS
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Choose the suitable question tag and fill the blanks.

1. The jug is empty,
D ik
a) is it? b) doesn’t it c) isn’t it?
2. The boys are not tired yet,
a) are they? b) don’t they? c) aren’t they?
Alv
3. A terrific Tsunami struck the east coast of Japan,
a) did it? b) didn’t it? c) wasn’t it?
4. The rich do not bother about the poor,
5.
a) do they?
They hardly come here,
a
b) don’t they? c) is it?
.Kk
a) don’t they? b) do they? c) isn’t it?
6. A few boys did this,
a) did they? b) weren’t they? c) didn’t they?
7. Please enroll me for the tour,
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a) don’t you? b) do you? c) will you?

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8. Bring the bag,

a) do you? b) won’t you? c) don’t you?
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9. Let’s go for a picnic,

a) shall we? b) won’t we? c) will we?
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10. Students should be allowed to use the library everyday,

a) should they? b) do they? c) shouldn’t they?
ps K
GRAMMAR
Answers 1. c 2. a 3. b 4. a 5. b 6. c 7. c 8. b 9. a 10. c
SELF EVALUATION
Choose the suitable question tag and fill the blanks.

1. We haven’t had our lunch yet, ________?
a) have we? b) haven’t we? c) do we? Ans:
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2. The car broke down, ________?
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a) did it? b) doesn’t it? c) didn’t it? Ans:
3. The garden looks very attractive,________?

a) does it? b) doesn’t it? c) isn’t it? Ans:
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4. She never drinks tea, ________?
a) doesn’t she? b) does she? c) is she? Ans:
5. The hotel was not too expensive, ________?

a) wasn’t it? b) didn’t it? c) was it? Ans:
D ik
6. The house needs repainting, ________?
a) does it? b) isn’t it? c) doesn’t it? Ans:
Alv
7. You need not go, ________?
a) need you? b) needn’t you? c) is it? Ans:
8. Relax, ________?
9.
a) do you? a
b) don’t you? c) will you?
Your mother likes you very much ________?

Ans:
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a) does she? b) doesn’t she? c) isn’t she? Ans:
10. This thing is funny, ________?

a) isn’t it? b) is it? c) doesn’t it? Ans:
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11. Nobody said anything, ________?

wV
a) didn’t they? b) did he? c) did they? Ans:
12. Do come in, ________?

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a) won’t you? b) don’t you? c) do they? Ans:
13. An apple a day keeps the doctor away, ________?

:// A
a) does it? b) doesn’t it? c) won’t it? Ans:
14. His friends did not help him, ________?

ps K
a) didn’t he? b) doesn’t he? c) did he? Ans:

GRAMMAR
15. The guests have not arrived yet, ________?

a) have they? b) haven’t they? c) did they? Ans:
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33. SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX
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Identify whether the sentence is simple or compound or complex.
1. We met few people who spoke English. – Complex
2. I have been on too many plains and trains. – Simple
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3. We drove up to the edge of the road. – Simple
4. Two minutes ago the child was fast asleep but now he is wide awake. – Compound
5. I don’t care how expensive it is. – Complex
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6. He is not tall enough to be a soldier. – Simple
7. I have a sister and she lives in Chennai. – Compound
8. I guess she does not respect you. – Complex
9.
10.
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You can either come with me or walk home.
He does not have the courage to leave home.
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Compound
Simple
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SELF EVALUATION
Identify whether the sentence is simple or compound or complex.

1. When all your methods fail read the manual. Ans: _________
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2. It was Sam who paid for the food. Ans: _________

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3. Rani went to the market and bought some vegetables. Ans: _________
4. As soon as the dog saw its master it waged its tail. Ans: _________
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5. The farmer took care of his cows. Ans: _________

6. Raju liked the watch which his aunt presented to him. Ans: _________
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7. Alice and James went to the park in the evening. Ans: _________
8. The house was very beautiful so he decided to buy it. Ans: _________
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9. In spite of her good marks she did not get admission. Ans: _________
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10. You can leave or stay. Ans: _________

11. He walked for a long time so he was tired. Ans: _________
12. If he studies well he will pass the exam easily. Ans: _________
13. Waiting for his friend for a long time he lost his patience. Ans: _________
14. I was quite impressed with her performance. Ans: _________
15. Though he was sick he attended the class. Ans: _________
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34. ERROR FINDING
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Identify the error.
S.No. Incorrect Correct
1. Give him many advices. Give him much advice.
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2. Your hairs are black. Your hair is black
3. I want two dozens pens. I want two dozen pens.
4. He asked us what we are doing. He asked us what we were doing.
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6. This is going on for a long time. This has been going on for a long time.
7. He resembles to his father. He resembles his father.
8. This is different to that. This is different from that.
9.
10.
He was angry on me.
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Bread and butter are my food.
He was angry with me.
Bread and butter is my food
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SELF EVALUATION
Identify the error.
1. One of the boy fell into the ditch.
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2. The old man died on cholera.

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3. Every boy gives their best performance.

4. Neither Gita or her friend goes there.
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5. The manger with his workers work hard to complete the work.
6. If I was the bird I would fly away.
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7. She told to her father about the tour.

8. He went out of the theatre because the movie is boring.
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9. Before I left my house I locked the door.

GRAMMAR
10. The doctor had checked the patient yesterday.

11. He has visited his uncle two days back.
12. Our teacher teach the lessons well.
13. If he had studied well he would pass the exam easily.
14. He knows to type.
15. He was seeing the pictures.
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35. ODD ONE OUT
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Find the odd one out.

1. a) Banana b) Mango c) Cashew d) Guava
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2. a) Car b) Bicycle c) Motorcycle d) Jeep
3. a) Mother b) Brother c) Friend d) Daughter
4. a) Shoe b) Sandal c) Glove d) Boot
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5. a) Lake b) Forest c) Ocean d) River
6. a) Chair b) Seat c) Sofa d) Table
7. a) Rice b) Pork c) Chicken d) Beef
8.
9.
a) Neem
a) Lion
a
b) Rose
b) Tiger
c) Lily
c) Cheetah
d) Jasmin
d) Cat
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10. a) Dog b) Hen c) Horse d) Cat
Answers 1. c 2. b 3. c 4. c 5. b 6. d 7. a 8. a 9. d 10. b
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Find the odd one out.

1. a) Dog b) Spider c) Bee d) Fly Ans:
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2. a) Pigeon b) Sparrow c) Parrot d) Frog Ans:
3. a) Apple b) Banana c) Potato d) Pear Ans:

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4. a) Pink b) Dark c) Blue d) Green Ans:

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5. a) Pen b) Pencil c) Scale d) Cycle Ans:

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6. a) Laptop b) Cat c) Mouse d) Keyboard Ans:
7. a) Bowl b) Note c) Spoon d) Plate Ans:
8. a) Tea b) Milk c) Coffee d) Pizza Ans:
9. a) Ear b) Leg c) Nose d) Mouth Ans:
10. a) Water b) Milk c) Spoon d) Coffee Ans:

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36. REPORTED SPEECH
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Direct and Indirect Speech.

Change the following into indirect speech.
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1. I said, “Priya, you must be more serious.”
I told Priya that she must be more serious.
2. “I saw you at the museum yesterday,” said the teacher.
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The teacher said that he had seen me at the museum the previous day.
3. Anita said to me, “I am your sister’s classmate.”
Anita told me that she was my sister’s classmate.
4.
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The students said, “We shall plant a thousand saplings next year.”
The students said that they would plant a thousand saplings the following year.
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5. The athlete said, “I must win the championship this year.”
The athlete said that he must win the championship that year.
6. I said to him, “Would you like to accompany me to the station?”
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I asked him if he would like to accompany me to the station.

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7. Arvind told me, “Did you visit the zoo yesterday?”

Aravind asked me if I had visited the zoo the previous day.
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8. The teacher said, “Students, have you all been to Kashmir?”

The teacher enquired the students whether they had all been to Kashmir.
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9. “Be confident and work hard,” said my father.

My father advised me to be confident and work hard.
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10. The trainer said, “Never get dejected.”

GRAMMAR
The trainer asked me not to get dejected.
SELF EVALUATION
Change the following into indirect speech.

1. Bina said, “Rahul was rehearsing for the programme.”
Ans: ............................................................................................................
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2. Mother said to her daughter, “My girl, you are very sensitive.”
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3. Rahim said to David, “You can be entrusted with any job.”
Ans: ............................................................................................................
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4. The secretary said, “We want to leave for the function at 5 p.m.”
Ans: ............................................................................................................
5. Rani said to her friend, “I shall return from Delhi before you leave for Bangalore.”
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Ans: ............................................................................................................
6. My friend told me, “Could you please join the party in the evening?”
Ans: ............................................................................................................
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7. “When will they declare the election results?” said the contestant.
Ans: ............................................................................................................
8. My sister said,” Who came to meet you last week?”
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Ans: ............................................................................................................
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9. The parent said, “Why did the Principal punish you?”
Ans: ............................................................................................................
10. The inspector said, “Where did the accident take place?”
Ans: ............................................................................................................
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11. The commander said, “Safeguard the nation’s pride.”

Ans: ............................................................................................................
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12. “Please help to reach my home,” said the little girl.

Ans: ............................................................................................................
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13. “Kindly, don’t throw rubbish around,” said the health inspector.
Ans: ............................................................................................................
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14. “Such a pretty dress!” said the girl to her mother.

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Ans: ............................................................................................................
15. “Wow! What a beauty!” said the youth.
Ans: ............................................................................................................
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REWRITE AS DIRECTED
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37. DEGREES OF COMPARISON
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Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets.

1. Chennai is the biggest city in Tamilnadu. (into positive)
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No other city is as big as Chennai in Tamilnadu
2. Chennai is bigger than Madurai. (into positive)
Madurai is not as big as Chennai.
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3. Martha is one of the cleverest girls in the class. (into positive)
Very few girls are as clever as Martha in the class.
4. Very few boys speak English as fast as Martin. (into comparative)
5.
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Martin speaks faster than many other boys in the class.
This is the most interesting book I have ever read. (into comparative)
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This is more interesting than any other book I have ever read.
6. Chennai is not so big as New Delhi. (into comparative)
New Delhi is bigger than Chennai.
7. Milk is more nourishing than any other food (into complex)
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Milk is the most nourishing food.

8. Very few metals are as valuable as Radium. (into complex)
Radium is one of the most valuable metals.
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9. No other hill station is as famous as Kashmir in India. (into complex)
Kashmir is the most famous hill station in India.
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10. Macaulay was better than many other historian. (into complex)
Macaulay was one of the best historians.
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SELF EVALUATION
Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets.

1. Corona is the deadliest of all diseases. (into positive)
Ans: ............................................................................................................
2. His essays are more popular than his poems. (into positive)
Ans: ............................................................................................................
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3. His painting is one of the most attractive paintings. (into positive)
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Ans: ............................................................................................................
4. This sum is more difficult than many other sums. (into positive)
Ans: ............................................................................................................
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5. Chennai is bigger than Madurai. (into positive)
Ans: ............................................................................................................
6. Anderson is the most dangerous bowler. (into comparative)
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Ans: ............................................................................................................
7. Your class is as noisy as class on the ground floor. (into comparative)
Ans: ............................................................................................................
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8. The villages are as peaceful as the people of the towns. (into comparative)
Ans: ............................................................................................................
9. Our school is one of the biggest schools in Madurai. (into comparative)
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Ans: ............................................................................................................
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10. This box is not as heavy as that. (into comparative)
Ans: ............................................................................................................
11. No other poet is as famous as Kanadasan in film industry. (into complex)
Ans: ............................................................................................................
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12. Very few animals are as big as elephant. (into complex)

Ans: ............................................................................................................
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13. New Delhi is more populous than many other cities in India. (into complex)
REWRITE AS DIRECTED
Ans: ............................................................................................................
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14. Solomon was wiser than any other king. (into complex)
Ans: ............................................................................................................
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15. Very few metals are as precious as Gold. (into complex)

Ans: ............................................................................................................
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REWRITE AS DIRECTED
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38. PUNCTUATION
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Punctuate these sentences.

1. peter come home early this evening said mother
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“Peter, come home early this evening.” said mother.
2. alas what a loss can we ever get over it
Alas! What a loss! Can we ever get over it?
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3. to be honest i did not expect him to do so well.
To be honest, I did not expect him to do so well.
4. arun said i am glad you have come for the party.
5. when will their glory fade

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Arun said, “I am glad you have come for the party.”
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When will their glory fade?
6. the principal said congratulations youve done brilliantly
The Principal said, “Congratulations! You’ve done brilliantly!”
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7. is it right on your part to ill-treat your parents

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Is it right on your part to ill-treat your parents?”

8. aprilmay and june are summer months said the geography teacher
“April, May and June are summer months.” said the Geography teacher.
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REWRITE AS DIRECTED
9. will anyone tell me how to reach the airport.
Will anyone tell me how to reach the airport?
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10. mrsen the noted writer the talented artist the fire brand lawyer will preside over
the meeting
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Mr. Sen, the noted writer, the talented artist, the fire brand lawyer will preside
over the meeting.
SELF EVALUATION
Punctuate these sentences.

1. and what do you want now asked his wife
Ans: ............................................................................................................
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2. how am i to know said the female bird let us mind our business
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3. the wife bird replied what am i to do with the diamond ring
Ans: ............................................................................................................
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4. what is the secret you are whispering asked ramanathan
Ans: ............................................................................................................
5. are you alone asked a soft voice
Ans: ............................................................................................................
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6. tell me what is your name she asked
Ans: ............................................................................................................
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7. i am glad to know that said his mother
Ans: ............................................................................................................
8. i write stories poems and sometimes about my feelings
9.
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Ans: ............................................................................................................
hell make a capital workman one of these days she would probably say
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Ans: ............................................................................................................
10. butisaac said one of them you have forgotten one thing that belongs to a mill
Ans: ............................................................................................................
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11. you are tired said the king let me take the spade and work awhile for you
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Ans: ............................................................................................................
12. i will do as you say o master the milkmaid assured him
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REWRITE AS DIRECTED
Ans: ............................................................................................................
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13. i wish we were out of this wood said my master

Ans: ............................................................................................................
14. his wife said why dont you ask your friend asif
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Ans: ............................................................................................................
15. vetri nervously said i want to meet asifi am his friend
Ans: ............................................................................................................
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REWRITE AS DIRECTED
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39. MISCELLANEOUS
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Pick out nouns and put them in the right box.
man, Raman, love, gold, bunch, Gita, friend, wealth, crew, cotton, mountain, Himalaya,
fear, ocean, Bay of Bengal, audience, country, Japan, happiness, flock, house, iron,
team, pride
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Proper Common Collective Material Abstract
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Pick out the nouns from the passage and put them in the right box
In June, Simon asked his mother if she could buy him a dog. He thought that he
was old enough to have his own pet. Simon’s mother told him that if he showed
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responsibility in the summer she would let him get a dog. She took him to a kennel
and he selected a puppy from a littler.
Proper Common Collective Abstract

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REWRITE AS DIRECTED
40. SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX
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I Change the following into simple sentence.

1. The hostel warden warned him severely, yet he did not mend his way.
In spite of the severe warning from the hostel warden, he did not mend his way.
– Simple
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2. Unless you recommend, he will not get an admission.
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He will not get admission without your recommendation. – Simple
He will get admission with your recommendation. – Simple
3. I paid twenty rupees and bought this book.
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I bought this book paying twenty rupees. – Simple
4. Make an open confession or you will be penalized.
Making an open confession you will not be penalized. – Simple
5. This dress is so tight that I cannot wear.
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The dress is too tight to wear. – Simple
The dress being tight I cannot wear it. – Simple
II Change the following into compound sentence.
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6. In spite of his intelligence, he scores very low marks.
He is very intelligent but he scores very low marks. – Compound
7. I bought a machine which can drill holes.
8.
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I bought a machine and it can drill holes.
Being gentle he moves with people affectionately.
– Compound
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He is not only gentle but also affectionate. – Compound
9. We thanked the fellow passengers who quenched our thirst.
The fellow passengers quenched our thirst so we thanked them. – Compound
10. The mountaineers hoped to reach the summit in a week.
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The mountaineers are hopeful and so they will reach the summit in a week.
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– Compound
III Change the following into complex sentence.
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11. It was late and so we did not go to the shop selling antiques.
As it was late we did not go to the shop selling antiques. – Complex
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12. John Keats, the notable Romantic poet composed ‘Ode to Autumn’.
John Keats who was a notable Romantic poet composed ‘Ode to Autumn’.
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– Complex
13. Either you accept my proposal or leave it.
If you cannot accept my proposal leave it. – Complex
14. I have stopped going to the gym due to sprain in my ankle.
I have stopped going to the gym as I sprained my ankle. – Complex
15. I walked through the woods yet I could not find any wild life.
I walked through the woods though I found no wild life. – Complex
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SELF EVALUATION
I Change the following into simple sentence.
1. He is not only handsome but also clever.
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Ans: ............................................................................................................
2. When Tendulkar hit a sixer, the spectators gave a standing ovation.
Ans: ............................................................................................................
3. I have a friend and he is very generous.
Ans: ............................................................................................................
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4. The leader sacrificed his life so that he could save his followers.
Ans: ............................................................................................................
5. My uncle owns a farm house and it is in Ooty.
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Ans: ............................................................................................................
II Change Change the following into compound sentence.
6. Though the doctor advised Mr. Sekar not to smoke, he continues to smoke.
7.
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Ans: ............................................................................................................
The manager scolded the typist for her carelessness.
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Ans: ............................................................................................................
8. Unless you take him to hospital he will not survive.
Ans: ............................................................................................................
9. The prison walls are so high that the prisoners cannot escape from it.
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Ans: ............................................................................................................
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10. The doctor treats patients well. He treats them free.

Ans: ............................................................................................................
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REWRITE AS DIRECTED
III Change the following into complex sentence.
11. We went to the zoo after rain.
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Ans: ............................................................................................................
12. It is a secret and it cannot be shared with anyone.
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Ans: ............................................................................................................
13. He helps his beloved mother.
Ans: ............................................................................................................
14. He did not work hard, yet he won a scholarship.
Ans: ............................................................................................................
15. You must always persevere in order to succeed.
Ans: ............................................................................................................
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41. READING COMPREHENSION
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Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.

Passage 1:
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You may have heard of 3-D movies. You may have even seen one. The D in 3-D
stands for dimensional. A dimension is a direction that something can be measured.
Flat things can be measured in two ways. They can be measured by length and by
width. That’s why flat things are sometimes called 2-D or two-dimensional. Three-
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dimensional things can be measured in three ways. They can be measured by length
and width like flat things. They can also be measured by their height. Height is what
lets them come up off the paper or the screen. Three-dimensional shapes in math are
called solids. Let’s look at some of the most common solids.
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A cube has six square sides. The sides are called faces.
A rectangular prism has six sides that are all shaped like rectangles.
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A sphere is shaped like Earth. It is also like a playground ball.
A square pyramid has a square on the bottom, and four triangle-shaped sides
Answer the following questions based on the reading passage.
1. What is a dimension?
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A dimension is a direction that something can be measured.

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2. How can flat, two-dimensional things be measured?

Two-dimensional things can be measured by length and by width.
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3. What shape are the sides of a cube?

The sides of a cube are squares.
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Passage 2:
Immigrants came to California in the late 1840s and early 1850s for the Gold
Rush. Many of them faced awful discrimination. They were not treated fairly by those
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around them. Two of the largest immigrant groups were the Chinese and the Irish.
Almost 50,000 Chinese came, attracted by the gold. In Ireland, the Potato Famine
had killed thousands of Irish people between 1845 and 1849. There was not enough
food for the people who lived there to eat. Those who were lucky were sponsored
by wealthy patrons. The patrons paid travel expenses for them to start a new life in
America. The United States government gave in to the pressure of citizens and passed
some unfair laws during this time. In 1850, immigrant miners were forced to pay a
Foreign Miners Tax of $20 per month. That gave the immigrant only the right to look
for gold alongside the other miners. Many had to give up their dreams of gold.
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Answer the following questions based on the reading passage.
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1. Why did the Chinese come to California?
The Chinese came to California attracted by Gold
2. What was the trouble faced by the Irish people?
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The Irish people faced Potato Famine
3. What was the unfair law passed by the United States of America
Government?
The United States of America Government passed a law for the immigrant miners
to pay Foreign Miners Tax.
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SELF EVALUATION
Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
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Passage 1:
Once a beggar came to a house, asking for alms and daughter-in-law promptly
asked him to go away since there was nothing in the house to give. The beggar was
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about to leave and the daughter-in-law went into the kitchen where she was supposed
to be. Then, the mother-in-law came rushing out and called the beggar; the beggar
felt happy and returned smiling, thinking that the older women would give him some
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food or money. The mother-in-law shouted! Who is she to ask you to go away? She is
only the wife of my son and she has no authority to say so. I’m his mother and now, I
tell you; get out’. The beggar was not bothered about the power politics in the house;
he was worried about his next meal.
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Questions:
1. Who responded to the beggar first?
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2. What did the daughter-in-law tell the beggar?
.....................................................................................................................
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3. Who was supposed to be in the kitchen?

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Passage 2:
Vacations were once the privilege of few even as late as the 19th century. Now
vacations are considered the right of all, except for such unfortunate masses as in
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China, for whom life, except for sleep and brief periods of rest, is uninterrupted toil.
The idea of vacations, as we understand it was not with the primitive people. Holidays
and feasts were sufficient. With modern man’s increasing tensions and the useless
quality of so much of his work, this break in the year’s routine became really more
necessary. Vacation has become necessary for the purpose of renewal and repair.
Questions:
1. What is the passage about?
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2. Who are the unfortunate people?
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3. What were enough for the previous generations?
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Passage 3:
Books are, by far the most lasting product of human effort. Temples crumble
into ruin. Pictures and statues decay, but books survive. Time does not destroy the
great thoughts, which are as fresh as when they first passed through the author’s
mind. These thoughts speak to us through the printed pages. Only the bad products
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are thrown out. Nothing in literature, which is not good can live for long. Good books
have always helped man in various spheres of life. No wonder that the world keeps its
books with great care.
Questions:
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1. How does a book speak?
.....................................................................................................................
2. How does the author differentiate gold and bad books?
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3. What is the difference between books and pictures?
.....................................................................................................................
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Passage 4:
People are very social animals. We need to talk with and do things with other
people. We often understand ourselves better when we discuss our opinions, emotions
and activities with other people. We need to make meaningful connections with friends
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and family. These connections help us put aside our frustrations and worries. We can
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focus on things that are important: the people we care about. Your local community
is the area near your home. It’s where you work, play and go to school. It is the
neighborhood where your family makes connections with other people. It’s the places
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you feel like you belong to. Communities grow and change over time. Families move
from one city to another because of work or family situations. Older adults often move
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to smaller homes or vacation areas after their children have grown up. Their children
move out to start families of their own. New families move in when others leave. Basic
services, such as police, fire, post office, health and public schools are in almost every
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community.
Questions:
1. How do meaningful connections help us?
.....................................................................................................................
2. What is the local community?
.....................................................................................................................
3. Why do older people move from place to place?
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42. NOTICE WRITING
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MODEL
1. Your school is going to organize an inter-school dance competition. Write a notice for
your school notice board inviting all the interested students.
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AKN HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
Thanjaur
NOTICE
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September 12, 2020
INTER-SCHOOL DANCE COMPETITION
Our school is hosting the Inter-School Dance Competition for classes 6 to 12
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on October,14 at school auditorium. All the students talented in dance may
appear for the audition to be conducted in the presence of famous dancers
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on October, 5 at 9 a.m..
For further details, contact the undersigned.
Shiela,
Secretary (Cultural in-charge).
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2. You are Santhosh, Secretary, Housing board, Officer’s colony, Thiruvarur. Water supply
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will be suspended for ten hours (10 a.m to 8 p.m) on 5th of October for cleaning of the
water tank. Write a notice in about 50 words advising the residents to store water for
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a day.
HOUSING BOARD OFFICER’S COLONY

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Thirucarur
NOTICE
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October 3, 2020
SUSPENSION OF WATER SUPPLY
This is to inform all the residents of our Colony that water supply will be
suspended for ten hours (10 am to 8pm) on October 5th for cleaning of the
water tank. Your inconvenience is regretted.
Santhosh,
Secretary.
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3. You are the head girl/boy of a Govt. High School. Your school is soon going to publish
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the annual magazine next month. Write a notice for the notice board of your school
inviting students to submit write-ups.
GOVERNMENT HIGH SCHOOL
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Kumbakonam
NOTICE
January 10, 2021
WRITE-UPS FOR ANNUAL MAGAZINE
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Our school management has decided to publish our school annual magazine
next month ie. February. So this is the time for you to contribute your
articles, poems, tit-bits, drawing etc. to be published in our magazine. You
are requested to submit your write-ups and drawings on or before January
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31, 2021.
Sunder,
(Head Boy)
EXERCISE
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1. You are Naveen, School Pupil Leader of NVS High School. Write a Notice to inform
the students about a debate competition on 25th August 2020.
2. You are the head boy / girl of Modern High School, Salem. Write a notice to inform
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the students about the tour to Gao in January 2021.

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3. You are the head boy / girl of your school. Write a notice on behalf of the school
requesting the students to bring their parents to witness the school exhibition on
12th October 2020.
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4. You are Suresh / Meena. You lot the library book. You got the permission from
principal to inform this to the students. Write a notice about the loss of the book
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asking them to render their help.

5. You are the Secretary of the School Cabinet. Write a notice to inform the students
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about a workshop on ‘Table Manners and Etiquette’.

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43. LETTER WRITING
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Informal Letter
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a) Write a letter to your father asking permission to go on an educational tour.
MMN Matriculation Higher Secondary School,
Villupuram - 2.
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September 18, 2020.
Dear father,
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I am doing well here. I hope the same with you, mother and my little sister. Now
we are preparing for the first term examination which will get over on October 5. After
that we have 5 days holidays. During this holiday our school has decided to go on
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an educational tour. We have to give our name to the class teacher on or before 30
September. We are going to Bangalore and Mysore and it costs Rs. 2500/- I believe
that you would not mind sending me to the tour. Please send the money and a willing
letter before October 2. I am doing well in my studies.
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Yours lovingly,
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Gita.
b) Write a letter to your friend about your summer holidays.
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23, Kumaran Street,

Tharasanpatty,
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Ayothiapattanam
Salem
June 10, 2021
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Dear Sam,
Hope you are fine with a fit and healthy life. With this letter I want to share my
joy in my grandparents’ village. During summer vacation I made it to the village of my
grandparents. My cousins and I went to the fields to enjoy strolling in the greenery. We
climbed the trees and plucked the fruits and, when we swam in the village pond we
had a different kind of fun. Village was fully different from the city. Free from pollution,
Free from dust, Free from traffic. I wish you were also there. I am waiting to know
about your vacation.
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Your loving friend,
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David.
c) Write a letter to your sister advising her to take part in cultural programme
in school annual day celebration.
15, West Street,
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Amman Colony,
Athankottai,
Dindigal.
My dear Sukan,
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I am doing well and I hope the same with you. I am sure you are doing well in
your studies. School days are the wonderful days in our life time. Enjoy every bit of it.
I heard that your school is going to celebrate the annual day soon. You may get a lot
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of chances to show your talents. I know you have a lot of talents in cultural activities.
So participate in cultural programmes. You will do very well and you will get the
appreciation of others. All the best.
Yours lovingly,
Nithya.
a Formal Letter
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MODEL
a) To the Police commissioner about the noise caused by the loud speaker in a
music shop near your school.
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Namakal.
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June 10, 2020

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To
The Police Commissioner,
Namakal District.
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Respected Sir,
Subject: Noise caused by the loud speaker - regarding.
I am a student of NPR Matriculation Higher Secondary School. There is a music
shop near our school. Almost every day they play cinema songs to attract people to
come to their shop. It is played so loudly that it reaches our classroom. We are very
much disturbed by the noise. We have already brought this problem to the shop owner
but have not got any positive result. So now we are bringing this problem to you. I
request you to take some step to stop this loud speaker problem.
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Yours faithfully,
G. Gopal.
b) To the Postmaster General on non – receipt of book parcel.
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T. Sunder,
27, Gandhi Road,
Erode - 3.
July 22, 2020
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The Postmaster General,
Chennai - 600 001.
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Respected Sir,
Subject: non – receipt of book parcel - regarding.
I would like to bring to your notice my problem of not receiving a parcel. My
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brother sent a book parcel on 27 June, 2020. But I have not received the parcel yet.
The receipt no. is PT234672 dated June 27, 2020. It was booked in Anna Nagar post
office. I request you to take steps to find out the parcel and send it to me.
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Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Sunder.
c) To the Transport Manager, TNSTC on non- stopping of buses near your
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school bus stop.

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P. Shiela,
34, Indira Nager,
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TNSTC,
Kallakucuchy.
Respected Sir,
Subject: non-stopping of busses near our school bus stop - regarding.
I am a student of Indira Higher Secondary School. Our school is situated very
close to the bus stop. Many busses are passing our school area from many villages.
Most of our students are coming from various small villages and they have only the
public transport to travel to school. But most of the time the busses do not stop at the
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school bus stop. We have told the conductors and the drivers many times but they
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do not accept our request. Because of this problem our school students face a lot of
difficulties. This problem will be solved if the busses stop at our bus stop. Please do
the needful to stop the busses at our school bus stop.
Thanking you,
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Yours faithfully,
Shiela.
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1. Write a letter to the Mayor of your city seeking a solution to the problem of water
logging in your area. You are Raj / Rani of Dharma Colony, Salem.
2. You are Rama / Suri. Write a letter to your friend Sanjana / Sanjay, inviting her /
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him to your birthday party. Give details regarding the day, time, venue, etc. Add
interesting details like theme, dress code, etc.
3. You are Sunder. Write a letter to your friend Gopal inviting him to a local festival.
4.
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You are Krishna / Selvi. Write a letter to your headmaster requesting him to issue
a Transfer Certificate
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5. You are Rajesh / Nithya. Write a letter to a book company about the parcel
containing damaged books.
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44. E-MAIL WRITING

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MODEL
Write a formal email to Mr.Sundar Pitchai CEO of Google, requesting him for an
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appointment to interview him.

To : sunder.pitch@google.co
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Sub : Request for an appointment to interview

Sir,
We are very happy to think about your success in life. Your success story
is an inspiration to many youngsters who are trying to achieve something great in
life. From our organisation we have decided to interview you. The date and time
is at your convenience. Will you please give your time for that? Looking forward to
getting a positive reply.
Davidson.
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EXERCISE
1. Write an email to your cousin explaining him /her the importance of using internet
2. Write an email to your friend explaining him how to fight the global warming.
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3. Write an email to a friend in Australia explaining the effect of COVID 19 in your
area.
4. Write a email to your friend asking him to lend his camera.
5. Write a email to your uncle asking him to buy a particular book for you.
6. Write a email to your old classmate whom you have not met for the last 5 years.
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7. Write a email to a mobile company saying that the mobile you bought from them
does not function properly.
8. Write a email to the inspector of police to complain that your motorbike has been
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stolen.
9. Write a email to your principal requesting him to grant you leave for a week.
10. Write an email to the editor of Indian Express on the issue of indiscriminate
cutting of trees.
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45. DEVELOPING HINTS
MODEL
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1. Tortoise - hare - forest - tortoise walking- seen by a hare- hare laughs - tortoise speed
- tortoise sad - bet - race - tortoise moving- slow speed -hare moves - fast - sleeps-
tortoise - reaches winning point - first - wins the bet.
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Hare and Tortoise

A tortoise and a hare were living in a forest. One day the hare saw the tortoise
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walking very slowly and it laughed at the way the tortoise was talking. The tortoise
was sad to be ridiculed by the hare. Then the hare called the tortoise for a race. As
usual the tortoise was moving slowly while the hare was running fast. It was sure that
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the tortoise would take much time to reach the place where it was. So it wanted to
take rest but unfortunately it slept. The tortoise moved slowly but steadily without any
pause. It reached the winning place first and won the bet.
‘Slow and steady wins the race’
2. Akbar - Birbal - courtiers jealous of Birbal - ask Akbar - test Birbalwiseness - Courtier
puts a question - How many crows in Agra - Birbal asks for a week - everyday sitting
on the terrace - looking at the crows- after a week - courtier asks - Birbal says 156757
crows - asks the courtier to check- Akbar laughs
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Birbal and Crows
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Birbal was one of the courtiers of Akbar. Other courtiers were jealous of Birbal
because he was very close to King Akbar. They wanted to somehow put Birbal to
shame. So they asked Akbar to test the wisdom of Birbal. Akbar accepted. One of
the courtiers asked Birabl to tell the court how many crows there were in Agra. Birabl
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asked for one week to answer the question. He sat on the terrace looking at the crows
every day. After a week the courtiers asked Birbal to answer the question. He said
that 156757 crows were in Agra. He asked the courtiers to check it if they wanted.
Akbar laughed.
3. A wood cutter - cutting wood - dropped his axe in the pond - started weeping - angel
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appeared - asked what the matter was - brought a golden axe - from the pond - wood
cutter did not accept - brought a silver axe - not accepted - brought an iron axe -
accepted - pleased with the honesty - offered all the axes to him.
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A wood cutter was cutting wood in a forest. There was a pond near that place.
The axe fell into the pond. He started weeping because he had only one axe to do his
work. By the time an angel appeared before him. The angel asked him why he was
crying. He told the angel that his axe fell into the river. It brought a golden axe from
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the pond and gave it to him. He did not accept it saying that it was not his axe. Then
the angel brought a silver axe. The wood cutter did not accept that also. Then the
angel brought an iron axe and the woodcutter was happy to accept it. The angel was
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pleased with his honesty and gave all the axes to him.
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1. The mice very unhappy – the cat killed many of them – held a meeting to discuss
how to get rid of the cat-various suggestion – no plan practical. Then a young mouse
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suggested that a bell should be tied round the cat’s neck – all welcomed the proposal
with joy – an old mouse stood up – asked who was going to tie the bell round the cat’s
neck?
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2. A vain stag was thirsty – reached a pool – saw his own reflection glad to see his horns
– hated his thin and ugly legs – hounds ran after him – stag ran for life – his leg carried
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him out of danger but his horns got stuck in bushes – proved to be the cause of his
death.
3. An elephant – always passed by a tailor’s shop – tailor angry. One day – pricked with
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a needle – elephant filled his trunk with dirty water – threw it all around in the shop –
spoiled the clothes.
4. A poor farmer – gets a wonderful hen – lays a golden egg daily – farmer becomes rich
– richer – wants to be richest – cuts it – finds no gold –
5. Old peasant all his sons lazy – peasant dying – called all his sons – told them of a
treasure – hidden in the fields – to find it they must dig for it – then died – sons dug
every bit of the land no treasure showed the – corn a very fine crop – sons learnt the
lesson – what?
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46. GENERAL PARAGRAPHS
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Examination
Examinations are held for testing the knowledge and ability of students. Some
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people want a total ban of examinations. But in schools, colleges, departments etc.,
examinations are the only way to assess one’s ability and efficiency. There must be
some concrete proof to say that the candidate is fit to be promoted to a higher class
or post. In the absence of examinations hard work may not be required from the
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candidates. Such a situation may not help the students to learn the concepts which
they are supposed to learn in every grade. Failure in examination brings in dejection.
To avoid this we cannot avoid examination.
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Examination is a necessary evil.
Dowry Evil
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Dowry system is one practice which is evil and absurd. This is one of the reasons
for social tensions and has done incalculable damage to our social structure. Initially
the system of dowry was aimed at assisting the newly wedded couple to set up their
family life without any difficulty. Originally dowry was given with free will. Now the
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greedy persons have reduced the practice of dowry to business transaction. This has
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led to the tragedy of killing the female infants. Government have banned dowry but
the system goes on. Only a change of heart among all young men make the dowry
system go away from our country.
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time. Books for the hour are magazines or journals or fictions, books for all time include
the classics of literature. Some books are to be tasted, some to be swallowed and some
have to be chewed and digested. Books of all time are those which appeal to our soul
and leave an everlasting impression on our minds. Such books give immense pleasure
to a reader. We must be careful in the selection of books and reading materials.
Reading makes a man perfect.
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Superstition is irrational belief in magic and the powers that supposedly bring
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good luck or bad luck. They are based on unreasoning. They thrive on coincidence
and ignorance. Superstition does not belong to our country alone. Of course, a large
number of Indians are victims of superstitions. Superstitious people believe in ghosts
and witches. In every village or town there are some haunted houses. People are
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afraid of going near these houses. They believe that ghosts are in these houses. The
only way to loosen their grip on the minds of the people is the spread of literacy and
scientific knowledge.
Fear begets superstition.
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Dignity of Labour
Dignity of labour means every kind of work is dignified. No work is superior
or inferior in itself. It is absolutely wrong to consider any work high or low. Dignity
is achieved by the way it is done. Any work done perfectly is dignified. There is
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wrong notion that labour or manual work is not meant for urban educated, rich and
intellectuals; it is meant for rural, uneducated and the poor. This false notion is deep
rooted among the urban elites. The work of sweeper is as high and important as that
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of a doctor, engineer or teacher. Every honest work is respectable and dignified.
Labour has no religion, no caste.
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The Preservation of Wild Life
Is it necessary to protect wild animal? There seems to be of no use for the wild
animals. Wild life belongs to the nation. We have to preserve the wild life for three
reasons. From the cultural point of view animals and birds have been a part of our
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mythology and literature. Secondly there should be some balance among the animals
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and between plants and animals. If we wipe out panthers and tigers the number of
deer and stags would increase and they would cause extreme damage to crops. If we
kill all the deer panthers and tigers would prey upon our cattle. Thirdly wild life is great
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attraction to foreign tourists. Tourism brings money to our nation.

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Role of Newspaper
A newspaper gets information from all directions and gives them to its readers.
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Most of the knowledge we get is from the newspapers. A modern newspaper covers
nearly every sphere of human activity. They touch all the fields – education, business,
politics, art, cinema and sport. Newspapers help the common man form their opinion
about politics, economics and political aspects of life. Here the editors of newspapers
have an important role in forming and guiding the average reader’s outlook. Their
role in the society should be felt by the editors and they should act with utmost
responsibility.
“Newspaper is the window of the world”.
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India is a vast country with many cultures, languages and religions. The community
is divided because of these differences. Unless there is a feeling of oneness among all
Indians, our country will not prosper. Hence there is a need for national integration.
The most important single factor which brought unity in the Indian society was the
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struggle of independence from the British rule. Even today when we have a common
problem all the Indians unite together. But when the problem is solved we act on the
differences. This has hampered our growth greatly. This is the time we should realize
the importance of national integration and take India to the developed stage.
“United we stand, divided we fall”
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How to take care of our garden
If we have a garden at home we should keep an eye of the garden all the time.
From the time we buy plants or seeds care should be taken. We should examine the
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plants and the seeds before buying. Choose the plants according to your place and soil.
The composted yard waste should be used as manure. Insects damage the plants so
we should keep an eye on the bugs. Clean the garden regularly. When we use fertilizer
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we should be careful to use the right one and the right quantity. Damaged branches
and leaves should be pruned at the right time. Water the plants not too much, not too
little.
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How to take care of your teeth
We should be careful to deal with our teeth. Every day we should brush our teeth
in the morning and before going to bed. Teeth should be brushed properly. We should
use tongue cleaner to clean our tongue. Use fluoride toothpaste. Treat flossing as
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important as brushing. Flossing stimulates the gums, reduce plaque, and help lower
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inflammation in the area. Mouth washing is also important. It is necessary for good
oral health. Drink more water. Water continues to be the best beverage for your overall
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health — including oral health. Consult a dentist at the time of need.
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Topics.
1. Importance of hard work
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2. Importance of punctuality
3. Your childhood days
4. A rainy day
5. Health is wealth
6. How to take care of your health
7. How to maintain your friendship with others
8. How will you use the lunch break at home?
9. How to use crackers safely
10. How will you celebrate Diwali?
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47. CHARACTER SKETCHES
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1. Postmaster in A Letter to God
The postmaster was a fat amiable person. On receiving a letter from Lancho he
was surprised to know Lancho’s faith in God. He decided not to spoil his faith. He was
a helpful and kind person so he opened the letter to know what was written. From
the letter he came to know that Lancho needed money. He thought of helping him.
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He gave part of his salary and collected from his employees and friends. He sent the
collected money to him with the signature GOD. The postmaster was a compassionate
and a kind person who understands and was amazed by the depth of faith in God that
is shown by Lancho. He was a well-behaved person who sents the collected money
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after collecting them from his colleagues to Lancho. He makes sure that Lancho faith
is intact with empathetic human being natures that comprehend the human beings’
feelings.
a2. Nelson Mandela
The most prominent characteristics of Nelson Mandela are strength of spirit,
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integrity, honor, and leadership. Mandela’s strength of spirit allowed him to endure 27
years of imprisonment. He never compromised his beliefs, which shows integrity and
a willingness never to give up the fight. Nelson Mandela demonstrated remarkable
leadership qualities. He was a man of peace. He had a powerful presence and disarmed
enemies with his smile. He showed the world what forgiveness looks like. He was
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positive, thinking about what could be. He was a visionary and could see the big
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picture. Apartheid was a system of racial inequality which kept all races separate from
one another. In 1994, Mandela was of key importance in negotiating the freedom
and equality of all South Africans. He then became South Africa’s first democratically
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elected president.
3. Tiger King
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The Maharaja of Pratibandapuram, Sir Jilani Jung Jung Bahadur, had many titles
and sub-names. But he was popular as the Tiger King. The chief astrologer predicted
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and stronger day by day. He was brought up by an English governess. When he grew
to twenty he took the reign in his hands. The Maharaja continued his campaign of
tiger-hunting with rare singlemindedness. He issued proclamation that no one except
the king should hunt the tigers. Being a man of strong determination he did not allow
the British Officer to hunt hunters. Within a span of ten years he killed 70 tigers. It was
his master strategy to marry a girl of a state which had a large tiger population. So he
was able to kill 99 tigers in all. It is ironical that the King met his death by a wooden
tiger. At last, the hundredth tiger took revenge upon him.
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Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective in Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes
stories. Famous for his deduction skills, he is an esoteric character, this making him
more entertaining as the readers try to guess what his next steps will be. During the
Victorian era, which is when the Sherlock Holmes stories were written, the Metropolitan
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Police had been founded and using scientific methods to solve crimes was rare. This
meant that, for Victorian readers, Holmes’ methods were new to them, making him
more captivating and unique. Holmes appeals to modern readers as well, as they try
to understand his personality.
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5. Mayor of Casterbridge
Since Hardy entitled this book “The Life and Death of the Mayor of Casterbridge -
A story of a man of character,” it is obvious that Henchard is the Man of Character. With
his many flaws, Henchard has all the qualities of a tragic hero. Because of his strength
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and determination, he rises from a mere hay-trusser to become the richest and most
influential man in Casterbridge. Finally, he shows great fortitude in the way he bears
his troubles. Henchard is a man of extremes; he is impulsive, mercurial, and quick to
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anger, but he can also easily forgive. His relationships with people are overbearing and
possessive, and he can stand no rivalry. It is unendurable for Henchard to slip to second
place in Casterbridge. When Farfrae overshadows him in influence, business, and love,
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his earlier respect and affection for the man turn to hatred. He does everything in his
power to crush Farfrae; but whenever he has the chance to harm him, he does not act.
Henchard is, above all, a moral man.
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1. List the merits and demerits of internet.
S. No Merits Demerits
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1. Information on almost every There is a lot of wrong information on

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and much of it is garbage.

2. Powerful search engines There are predators that hang out on
the internet waiting to get unsuspecting
people in dangerous situations.
3. Ability to do research from your Some people are getting addicted to
home versus research libraries. the internet and thus causing problems
with their interactions of friends and
loved ones.
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4. Message boards where people can Easy to waste a lot of time on the
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discuss ideas on any topic. Ability internet. You can start surfing, and
to get wide range of opinions. then realize far more time has passed
than you realized.
5. The internet provides the ability of Internet has a lot of “cheater” sites.
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emails. Free mail service to anyone People can buy essays and pass them
in the country. off as their own far more easily than
they used to be able to do.
2. List of merits and demerits of mobile phone.
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S. No Merits Demerits
1. It improves the communication Some people get most hooked in to
skills. This is often applicable to a cell phones talking, video, messaging,
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wise person who tries to improve games, etc. They waste their time in
interacting habits over the phone. spare interaction over their cell phones
2. In emergency cellular phone helps Throughout school hours it has become
to rescue people in danger. a method of cheating in examinations
a and other forms of ability tests. All this
is often extremely unhealthy and will
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hurt the longer term of the scholar
3. It is a medium to get connected to It is not safe to get information from
people to information immediately strangers.
4. It is a medium to store our Our data may be stolen from our mobile
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important data like Pin no. details by cyber thieves.

of the banks.
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5. Extra facilities like camera very The same facilities are misused by
useful and handy. Even Videos can criminals to frighten people and collect
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be recorded. money.
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1. List out the merits and demerits of co-education.

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2. List out the merits and demerits of democracy.

3. List out the merits and demerits of our examination system.
4. List out the merits and demerits of social media.
5. List out the merits and demerits of TV.
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Vocabulary
1. Synonyms
I 1. b 2. d 3. a II 1. a 2. b 3. d
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III 1. b 2. d 3. c IV 1. b 2. d 3. a
V 1. d 2. b 3. a VI 1. a 2. c 3. a
VII 1. c 2. b 3. d VIII 1. a 2. d 3. c
IX 1. d 2. c 3. a X. 1. a 2. d 3. d
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2. Antonyms
I 1. b 2. d 3. a II 1. c 2. a 3. b
III 1. a 2. b 3. d IV 1. a 2. d 3. a
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V 1. c 2. d 3. b VI 1. a 2. b 3. d
VII 1. b 2. c 3. a VIII 1. d 2. a 3. b
IX 1. d 2. b 3. c X 1. c 2. b 3. b
1. deer 2. rains
a 3. Homophones
3. sow 4. knight 5. piece
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6. through 7. waste 8. aloud 9. whole 10. weak
11. bear 12. serial 13. hair 14. maid 15. meet
4. Abbreviations and Acronyms
1. c 2. a 3. b 4. d 5. c 6. b 7. a 8. b 9. d 10. a
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1. d 2. a 3. c 4. b 5. d 6. a 7. b 8. c 9. d 10. a
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11. b 12. c 13. a 14. b 15. d

6. Compound Words
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1. d 2. a 3. b 4. c 5. a 6. b 7. d 8. c 9. a 10. b
11. d 12. a 13. c 14. d 15. a 16. b 17. c 18. a 19. b 20. a
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7. Prefix and Suffix

1. c 2. a 3. c 4. d 5. a 6. b 7. c 8. a 9. a 10. c
11. d 12. b 13. a 14. d 15. a
8. Syllabification
1. a 2. d 3. b 4. c 5. b 6. a 7. d 8. a 9. d 10. b
11. c 12. a 13. c 14. d 15. b
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9. Clipped Words
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1. c 2. b 3. a 4. d 5. b 6. c 7. a 8. d 9. b 10. a
11. c 12. b 13. d 14. a 15. d
10. Blended Words
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1. c 2. d 3. a 4. b 5. b 6. c 7. d 8. a 9. d 10. b
11. techno-wizard 12. pixel 13. edusat 14. telex 15 . fantabulous
11. Idioms
1. a 2. d 3. b 4. c 5. a 6. b 7. d 8. b 9. a 10. c
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11. d 12. a 13. b 14. c 15. a
16. on cloud nine 17. thick and fast 18. piece of his mind
19. put on airs 20. at loggerheads
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12. Homonyms
1. My nail is slightly hurt. She bought some nails from the shop.
2. I showed my palm to the astrologer. There is a palm tree in front of house.
3. Children play in the park.
a The driver parked the vehicle near the
hotel.
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4. He rose from the place when he saw his The rose flower is beautiful.
teacher.
5. I visited my grandparents in spring. A spring from my vehicle is not found.
6. The stalks in the plant are very weak. The cat stalked behind the rat.
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7. You are not looking well. The well near my house is very deep.
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8. The sides of the paper were clipped. The clothes were hung of the line with
clips.
9. Small drops make an ocean. She dropped the glass and it broke into
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pieces.
10. The manager brought out an important She pointed at the stranger.
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point
11. The wood cutters saw the wood. He saw his cousin in the crowd.
KEY ANSWERS
12. We enjoyed our trip to Yercaud. The old man tripped and fell down.
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13. Because of the storm the waves rose up The crowed waved the hands at the
to the height of 100 feet. Prime Minister.
14. The book was about to fall from his We have a water fall near our house.
hand.
15. The papers were kept inside the file. The carpenter filed the sharp corners.
16. pen 1) holding area of animals 2) writing instrument
17. die 1) metal block to get a shape 2) stop living
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18. date 1) name of a fruit 2) calendar date
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19. tie 1) bind something 2) to wear on the neck
20. left 1) past tense of ‘leave’ 2) left side
13. Phrasal Verbs
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1. b 2. a 3. c 4. d 5. a 6. b 7. a 8. c 9. c 10. d
11. a 12. c 13. d 14. b 15. a
14. Confused words
1. eminent; imminent 2. uninterested; disinterested 3. adverse; averse
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4. angel; angle 5. dairy; diary 6. scent; assent
7. decent; dissent 8. medal; metal 9. formerly; formally
10. humane; human 11. morale; moral 12. farther; further
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13. hanged; hung 14. imply; infer 15. ensure; insure
15. British and American English
1. a 2. c 3. d 4. b 5. a 6. d 7. c 8. a 9. d 10. a
11. c 12. a
16. neighbor
13. b
17. advise
a
14. d 15. b
18. traveler 19. paralyze 20. center
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16. Euphemism
1. d 2. a 3. c 4. b 5. a 6. b 7. c 8. d 9. b 10. a
11. c 12. d
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17. Anagram
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1. c 2. a 3. c 4. b 5. a 6. b 7. a 8. b 9. a 10. c
18. Eponyms
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1. a 2. c 3. b 4. d 5. a 6. c 7. a 8. a 9. b 10. d
Miscellaneous
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19. Punctuation 20. Analogy

1. b 2. c 3. d 4. b 5. b 1. b 2. a 3. c 4. d 5. a KEY ANSWERS
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21. Decoding
1. d 2. a 3. c 4. b 5. a
Grammar
22. Noun
1. abstract 2. abstract 3. common 4. common 5. proper
6. abstract 7. common 8. common 9. proper 10. collective
11. proper 12. common 13. ......... 14. common 15. abstract
16. a 17. c 18. b 19. a 20. c
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23. Pronoun
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1. It 2. They 3. them 4. He 5. It 6. them 7. She
8. him 9. They 10. She 11. her 12. She 13. It 14. it
15. She 16. They 17. We 18. She 19. he 20. It
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24. Verb
1. Intransitive 2. Transitive 3. Transitive 4. Transitive 5. Transitive
6. Intransitive 7. Transitive 8. Intransitive 9. Intransitive 10. Intransitive
11. Transitive 12. Transitive 13. Transitive 14. Transitive 15. Intransitive
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25. Degrees of Comparison
1. Positive 2. Superlative 3. Comparative 4. Comparative 5. Positive
6. Comparative 7. Positive 8. Superlative 9. Comparative 10. Comparative
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11. good, better 12. more boring, most boring 13. far, farthest
14. more difficult, most difficult 15. larger, largest
16. Tamilnadu is a large state. 17. Fox is a fast animal.
a
Gujarat is larger thanTamilnadu.
Utter Pradesh is the largest state.
Lion is faster than fox
Cheetah is the fastest animal.
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18. Trisul is a tall peak. 19. The Narmada is a long river.
Nanda Devi is taller than Tisul. The Yamuna is longer than the Narmada.
Kanchenjunga is the tallest peak. The Ganga is the longest river.
20. The USA is a rich country.
Singapore is richer than the USA.
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Qatar is the richest country.

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26. Preposition
1. a 2. c 3. b 4. a 5. a 6. b 7. c 8. a 9. c 10. b
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11. b 12. a 13. c 14. b 15. a

27. Verb
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1. a 2. c 3. b 4. a 5. c 6. a 7. b 8. a 9. c 10. b
KEY ANSWERS
11. b 12. d 13. a 14. c 15. a

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16. Would you 17. Could you 18. Would you 19. Could you 20. Could you
28. Conjunction
1. a 2. c 3. a 4. b 5. b 6. c 7. a 8. b 9. a 10. c
11. if 12. both ----- and 13. not only ------ but also
14. neither ----- nor 15. either ------ or
29. Sentence Pattern
1. c 2. b 3. b 4. a 5. b 6. c 7. a 8. c 9. b 10. a
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11. a 12. c 13. a 14. a 15. b
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16. She gave me a book. 17. They painted the house blue.
18. He jumped. 19. She was my teacher. 20. He drew a picture.
30. Tense –Time
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1. a 2. c 3. b 4. c 5. b 6. a 7. b 8. a 9. c 10. b
11. a 12. b 13. c 14. a 15. b
31. Conditional Sentences
1. c 2. a 3. b 4. c 5. b 6. a 7. b 8. c 9. a 10. b
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11. b 12. a 13. c 14. a 15. b 16. b 17. a 18. c 19. a 20. b
32. Question Tag
1. a 2. c 3. b 4. b 5. c 6. c 7. a 8. c 9. b 10. a
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11. c 12. a 13. b 14. c 15. a
33. Simple, Compound, Complex
1. Complex 2. Complex 3. Compound 4. Complex 5. Simple
6. Complex
11. Compound
7. Simple
12. Complex
a 8. Compound
13. Simple
9. Simple
14. Simple
10. Compound
15. Complex
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34. Error Spotting
1. One of the boys fell into the ditch.
2. The old man died of cholera.
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3. Every boy gives his best performance.

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4. Neither Gita nor her friend go there.

5. The manger with his workers works hard to complete the work.
6. If I were the bird I would fly away.
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7. She told her father about the tour.

8. He went out of the theatre because the movie was boring.
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9. Before I left my house I had locked the door.

10. The doctor checked the patient yesterday. KEY ANSWERS
11. He visited his uncle two days back.
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12. Our teacher teaches the lessons well.

13. If he had studied well he would have passed the exam easily.
14. He knows how to type.
15. He saw the pictures.
35. Odd one out
1. a 2. d 3. c 4. b 5. d 6. b 7. b 8. d 9. b 10. c
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36. Reported Speech
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1. Bina said that Rahul had been rehearsing for the programme.
2. Mother told her daughter that she very sensitive.
3. Rahim told David that he could be entrusted with any job.
4. The secretary said that they wanted to leave for the function at 5 p.m.
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5. Rani told her friend that she would return from Delhi before he left for Bangalore.
6. My friend requested me that whether I could you join the party in the evening.
7. The contestant asked when they would declare the election results.
8. My sister asked me who came to meet me last week.
9. The parent asked the boy why the Principal punished him
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10. The inspector asked where the accident took place.
11. The commander asked the soldiers to safeguard the nation’s pride.
12. The little girl requested others to help her to reach her home.
13. The health inspector requested the public not to throw rubbish around
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14. The girl exclaimed to her mother that it was a very pretty dress.
15. The youth exclaimed that it was very beautiful.
Rewrite as Directed
1.
2.
a37. Degrees of Comparison
No other disease is as deadly as Corona. (positive)
His poems are not as popular as his essays. (positive)
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3. Very few paintings are as attractive as his paintings. (positive)
4. Very few sum are as difficult as this sum. (positive)
5. Madurai is not as big as Chennai. (positive)
6. Anderson is more dangerous than any other bowler. (comparative)
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7. Class on the ground floor is not noisier than your class. (comparative)
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8. The people of the towns are not more peaceful that the villages. (comparative)
9. Our school bigger than many other schools in Madurai. (comparative)
10. That box is heavier as this. (comparative)
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11. Kanadasan is the most famous poet in film industry. (complex)

12. Elephant is one of the biggest animals. (complex)
13. New Delhi is one of the most populous cities in India. (complex)
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14. Solomon was the wisest king. (complex)

15. Gold is one of the most precious metals. (complex)
KEY ANSWERS
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38. Punctuation
1. “And what do you want now?” asked his wife
2. “How am I to know,” said the female bird,“let us mind our business.”
3. The wife bird replied, “What am I to do with the diamond ring?”
4. “What is the secret you are whispering,” asked Ramanathan.
5. “Are you alone?” asked a soft voice.
6. “Tell me, what is your name?” she asked.
7. “I am glad to know that, “said his mother.
8. I write stories, poems and sometimes about my feelings.
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9. “He’ll make a capital workman, one of these days.” she would probably say.
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10. “But Isaac,” said one of them, “You have forgotten one thing that belongs to a mill.”
11. “You are tired,” said the king, “Let me take the spade and work awhile for you.”
12. “I will do as you say, O master!” the milkmaid assured him.
13. “I wish we were out of this wood,” said my master.
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14. His wife said, “Why don’t you ask your friend Asif?”
15. Vetri nervously said, “I want to meet Asif. I am his friend.
39. Miscellaneous
Proper Common Collective Material Abstract
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Raman man bunch gold love
Gita friend crew cotton wealth
Himalaya mountain audience iron fear
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Bay of Bengal ocean flock happiness
Japan country team pride
Proper Common Collective Abstract

June, Simon,
Summer
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mother, dog, pet,
kennel, puppy
litter responsibility
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40. Simple, Compound, Complex
Change into Simple
1. Besides being handsome he is clever.
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2. The spectators gave a standing ovation at Tendulkar’s sixer.

3. My friend is very generous.
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4. The leader sacrificed his life to save his followers.

5. My uncle owns a farm house in Ooty.
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Change into Compound

6. The doctor advised Mr. Sekar not to smoke but he continues to smoke.
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7. The typist was careless and the manager scolded her for it.
8. Take him to hospital otherwise he will not survive.
KEY ANSWERS
9. The prison walls are very high so the prisoners cannot escape from it.
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10. The doctor treats patients well and it is free.

Change into Complex
11. When the rain stopped we went to the zoo.
12. As it is a secret it cannot be shared with anyone.
13. He helps his mother who is beloved to him.
14. In spite of not working hard he won a scholarship.
15. You must always persevere so that you can succeed.
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Unit Test & Key Answer - 5 123

Prose Friendship 125

Supplementary Homeless Man and his Friends 141

Prose Cyber Safety 148

Unit Test & Key Answer - 7 167

16. Euphemistic Words 223

17. Anagram 225

20. Analogy 229

22. Nouns 230

43. Letter Writing 271

44. E-Mail Writing

46. General Paragraphs 277

48. Merits and Demerits 281

Making Life Worth While

Every soul that touches yours -

Get there from some good;

One aspiration yet unfelt;

For the darkening sky;

Let’s be aware as we walk on this planet

Even the tiniest creature needs room.

Even the smallest of gifts deserves “thank you”

I think of you and you think of me.

Know that you matter and you make a difference

Be gentle and gracious while approaching

Focused Concentrate on what should be done

Melodious Be happy and make others happy

disdain (n) - feeling of contempt or scorn

ignorant (adj) - unaware

Read and Understand

a) pretended b) comforted c) left Ans: b

a) egostic b) generous c) heroic Ans: a

a) rumour b) murmur c) louder Ans: b

Choose the best synonyms of the underlined word.

a) happiness b) calmness c) anger d) silence

5. She picked it up with delight and wore it.

6. She is very careless and ignorant.”

7. She is very careless and ignorant.”

8. The mother, Meenakshi Ammal, consoled her little girl.

9. “What is the secret you are whispering?” asked Ramanatham.

4. Who was suspected of stealing the diamond nose stud?

Ramayya’s wife hid the stud in her box.

hole – whole see – sea

a. Pick out the correct homophone.

3. I will meet my friend. (meat, meet)

5. I have seen the movie already. (scene, seen)

1. Every morning my father likes to look at the ________ on the grass.

c) Listen to the passage carefully and choose the right answer.

1. Why do birds sing?

a) To locate one another b) To warn other birds

2. Birds perch very high so that _______.

3. The health of a bird can be determined _______.

8TH - TOPPER'S STAR - ENGLISH GUIDE & WB

8TH - TOPPER'S STAR - ENGLISH GUIDE & WB