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English – II
Lesson – 1
Alphabetical Order
I. Do as directed: 1m
1. Which among the following words comes first?
Bath
bed
boat
barometer
__________________
2. Which among the following words comes second?
Coat
cloth
chutney
cheese
__________________
3. Which among the following words comes fourth?
Prince
princess
price
priceless
__________________
4. Put the following groups of words in their correct alphabetical order.
Cherry
cherub
chestnut
chest
____________________________________________________________________
5. Put the following groups of words in their correct alphabetical order.
Elephant
Elegant
Element
Elementary
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6. Put the following groups of words in their correct alphabetical order.
Quiz
quest
quiet
question
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7. Put the following groups of words in their correct alphabetical order.
Dream
drainpipe
drawing
dragging
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8. Put the following groups of words in their correct alphabetical order.
Science
scientific
scientist
scissors
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Lesson – 2
Nouns
I. Do as directed: 1m
1. Form the abstract nouns by adding – tion: invent ______________
2. Form the abstract nouns by adding – tion: perfect ______________
3. Form the abstract nouns by adding – tion: imagine ______________
4. Form the abstract nouns by adding – tion: invite ________________
5. Form the abstract nouns by adding – tion: educate ______________
6. Form the abstract nouns by adding – tion: protect ______________
7. Form the abstract nouns by adding – tion: introduce _____________
8. Form the abstract nouns by adding – tion: repeat ________________
9. Form the abstract nouns by adding – ment: appoint ________________
10. Form the abstract nouns by adding – ment: pay _________________
11. Form the abstract nouns by adding – ment: punish _________________
12. Form the abstract nouns by adding – ment: treat ______________
13. Form the abstract nouns by adding – ment: move ______________
14. Form the abstract nouns by adding – ity: real _________________
15. Form the abstract nouns by adding – ity:timid _________________
16. Form the abstract nouns by adding – ity:stupid _________________
17. Form the abstract nouns by adding – ity:moral __________________
18. Form the abstract nouns by adding – ity:curious _________________
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19. Form the abstract nouns by adding – ity: generous ________________
20. Form the abstract nouns by adding – ity:active _________________
21. Form the abstract nouns by adding – ity:noble _________________
22. Form the abstract nouns by adding – ity:stable ________________
23. Write abstract nouns for: do 24. Write abstract nouns for: hot –
25. Write abstract nouns for: wide –
26. Write abstract nouns for: lose –
27. Write abstract nouns for: feed –
28. Write abstract nouns for: sit –
29. Write abstract nouns for: long –
30. Write abstract nouns for: fly –
31. Write abstract nouns for: high –
32. Write abstract nouns for: proud –
33. Write abstract nouns for: see –
34. Write abstract nouns for: speak –
35. Write abstract nouns for: think –
36. Write abstract nouns for: hear –
37. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the abstract form of the words given in
brackets:
Einstein’s _______________ (invent) changed the whole world.
38. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the abstract form of the words given in
brackets:
Please measure the ___________ (long), the ______________ (wide) and
the _____________ (high) of the table.
39. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the abstract form of the words given in
brackets:
It is said that _____________ (curious) killed the cat.
40. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the abstract form of the words given in
brackets:
As __________ (punish) for copying, the children had to teach Class 1 for a
week.
41. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the abstract form of the words given in
brackets:
Is the school closed today? I do not see any ____________ (active) in the
grounds or in the corridors.
42. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the abstract form of the words given in
brackets:
the _______________ (hot) generated by steam is used to run the machine.
43. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the abstract form of the words given in
brackets:
________________ (see), ______________ (hear) and ______________
(speak) are essential to lead a normal life.
44. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the abstract form of the words given in
brackets:
Please have a __________________ (sit) and tell me about the __________
(treat) that the doctor recommended.
45. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the abstract form of the words given in
brackets:
Use your ______________ (imagine) and give me an interesting
_____________ (introduce) for the new chapter.
46. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the abstract form of the words given in
brackets:
We have to face the ______________ (real) that _____________ (stable) in
life is possible only if we save for our future.
47. Fill in the blank with collective nouns: A ______________ of ladies.
48. Fill in the blank with collective nouns: A _________________ of books.
49. Fill in the blank with collective nouns: A ___________________ of directors.
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50. Fill in the blank with collective nouns: A _________________ of arrows.
51. Fill in the blank with collective nouns: An ________________ of fruit trees.
52. Fill in the blank with collective nouns: A ______________ of judges.
53. Make sentences of your own with the following words: bevy –
54. Make sentences of your own with the following words: mob –
55. Make sentences of your own with the following words: orchard –
56. Make sentences of your own with the following words: team –
57. Make sentences of your own with the following words: spectators –
58. Give the plural forms of the following word: mosquito –
59. Give the plural forms of the following word: knife –
60. Give the plural forms of the following word: house –
61. Give the plural forms of the following word: thief –
62. Give the plural forms of the following word: key –
63. Give the plural forms of the following word: pony –
64. Give the plural forms of the following word: radio –
65. Give the plural forms of the following word: foot –
66. Give the plural forms of the following word: bush –
67. Give the plural forms of the following word: leaf –
68. Change the gender of the following word: mare –
69. Change the gender of the following word: priest –
70. Change the gender of the following word: ram –
71. Change the gender of the following word: duck –
72. Change the gender of the following word: salesman –
73. Change the gender of the following word: he-goat –
74. Change the gender of the following word: sow –
75. Change the gender of the following word: bridegroom –
76. Change the gender of the following word: buck –
77. Change the gender of the following word: heir –
Lesson – 3
Pronouns
I. Do as directed: 1m
1. Fill in the blanks with ‘which’, ‘who’, ‘whom’ and ‘whose’: I talked to the girl
____________ car had broken down in front of the shop.
2. Fill in the blanks with ‘which’, ‘who’, ‘whom’ and ‘whose’: Mr. Dharmesh,
______________ is the chairman of the society, lives on the corner.
3. Fill in the blanks with ‘which’, ‘who’, ‘whom’ and ‘whose’: ____________ told you that
we were having a party?
4. Fill in the blanks with ‘which’, ‘who’, ‘whom’ and ‘whose’: This is the girl
_______________ comes to school by car.
5. Fill in the blanks with ‘which’, ‘who’, ‘whom’ and ‘whose’: That’s Puneet, the boy
______________ has just been made the captain of the school.
6. Fill in the blanks with ‘which’, ‘who’, ‘whom’ and ‘whose’: _____________ book did you
buy from the shop?
7. Fill in the blanks with ‘which’, ‘who’, ‘whom’ and ‘whose’: The boy, ____________ father
is a professor, forgot his umbrella.
8. Fill in the blanks with ‘which’, ‘who’, ‘whom’ and ‘whose’: The children, ______________
threw mud at the car, are not from our school.
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9. Fill in the blanks with ‘which’, ‘who’, ‘whom’ and ‘whose’: The car, _____________
driver is a young man, is taking them to the police station.
10. Fill each blank with a suitable reflexive pronoun: Rakesh painted this T-shirt
_______________
11. Fill each blank with a suitable reflexive pronoun: Leena did the homework _____________
12. Fill each blank with a suitable reflexive pronoun: We helped _____________ to some cake
and wafers at the party.
13. Fill each blank with a suitable reflexive pronoun: Ejaaz, did you carry all these bags by
__________?
14. Fill each blank with a suitable reflexive pronoun: I wrote this poem _______________
15. Fill each blank with a suitable reflexive pronoun: He cut ____________________ with the
knife while he was cooking the dinner.
16. Fill each blank with a suitable reflexive pronoun: The mouse can defend ______________
fiercely when attacked.
17. Fill each blank with a suitable reflexive pronoun: My mother often talks to
__________________
18. Fill each blank with a suitable reflexive pronoun: Tarini and Geeta, if you want more milk,
help _______________
19. Fill each blank with a suitable reflexive pronoun: Ali and Deepa collected the old clothes
_____________________
Lesson – 4
Articles
I. Do as directed: 1m
1. Fill in the blank with ‘a’, ‘an’ or ‘the’:Peteris in prison for _______________ crime he
didn’t commit.
2. Fill in the blank with ‘a’, ‘an’ or ‘the’ :Ankur went to school in ___________ morning.
3. Fill in the blank with ‘a’, ‘an’ or ‘the’ :_____________ tourist walked up to ___________
policeman and asked him for some information.
4. Fill in the blank with ‘a’, ‘an’ or ‘the’:I saw ______________young girl running out of
___________ building which is on fire.
5. Fill in the blank with ‘a’, ‘an’ or ‘the’: This road is known as ____________ Queen’s
Necklace.
6. Fill in the blank with ‘a’, ‘an’ or ‘the’:_______________ computer has become very
necessary for quick communication.
7. Fill in the blank with ‘a’, ‘an’ or ‘the’:_____________ Red Fort is situated in Delhi.
Lesson – 5
Verbs
I. Do as directed: 1m
1. Underline the verb in the following sentence: Dr. Kumar drives to his office every day.
2. Underline the verb in the following sentence: MrsJethmalani loves to go shopping.
3. Underline the verb in the following sentence: There is a clown doing funny tricks at the
circus.
4. Underline the verb in the following sentence: My teacher is going to take us to the theatre.
5. Underline the verb in the following sentence:My father takes us to the beach every
Saturday.
6. Underline the verb in the following sentence: Sameer always wants to play football.
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7. Underline the verb in the following sentence: The postman comes to our building every day,
except Sunday.
8. Underline the verb in the following sentence: The baker bakes great cakes and biscuits.
9. Underline the verb in the following sentence: The waitress served us some cashew nuts and
juice.
10. Underline the verb in the following sentence: Doctors work both day the night.
Lesson –6
Revision of Tenses
I. Do as directed:
1. Fill in the blank with the appropriate tense of the verb given in bracket:You look really
great! That dress you __________ (wear) really __________(suit) you.
2. Fill in the blank with the appropriate tense of the verb given in bracket: What
___________(be) you ___________ (do) when the accident occurred?
3. Fill in the blank with the appropriate tense of the verb given in bracket: I _________ (try) to
change a light bulb that ______________(burn) out.
4. Fill in the blank with the appropriate tense of the verb given in bracket:If it
__________(rain) this weekend, we ______(make) paper boats and ________ (float) them
in the puddles.
5. Fill in the blank with the appropriate tense of the verb given in bracket: People who
_______ (build) buildings are called masons, so why ________ you _________ (call) this
man an architect?
6. Fill in the blank with the appropriate tense of the verb given in bracket:I _______ (come) to
Mumbai six months ago. I ________ (start) going to school three months ago. When I
______ (return) to Ahmedabad, I _________(study) in the seventh standard.
7. Fill in the blank with the appropriate tense of the verb given in bracket:Samrat ________
(arrive) at the station at five o’clock and ________(reach) our house in an hour.
8. Fill in the blank with the appropriate tense of the verb given in bracket:Sonam
______________(live) in Berlin when the Berlin Wall _________(come) down.
9. Fill in the blank with the appropriate tense of the verb given in bracket: If Veena
____________(keep) taking holidays, she __________(lose) her job.
10. Write the past participle of: Touch
11. Write the past participle of: Walk
12. Write the past participle of: Write
13. Write the past participle of: Eat
14. Write the past participle of: Forget
15. Write the past participle of: Blow
16. Write the past participle of: Draw
17. Write the past participle of: Break
18. Write the past participle of: Do
19. Write the past participle of: Cut
20. Write the past participle of: Put
21. Write the past participle of: Burst
22. Fill in the blank in the following sentence with the past participle of the verb given in
bracket: He has _____________(select) some of the books from the library.
23. Fill in the blank in the following sentence with the past participle of the verb given in
bracket: The country had __________ (break) all the ties with their neighbours.
24. Fill in the blank in the following sentence with the past participle of the verb given in
bracket: Have you ________(do) the work I had _______(tell) you to do?
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25. Fill in the blank in the following sentence with the past participle of the verb given in
bracket: This has ________ (be) the best show presented by this school.
26. Fill in the blank in the following sentence with the past participle of the verb given in
bracket: All the leaves of the tree have __________ (fall).
27. Write the present perfect tense and the past participle of the sentence given below.
We have called all our friends to the party.
Lesson – 7
ADJECTIVE
I
Do as directed: 1M
1. Circle the adjective in a sentence: Mahesh put the golden crown on his head
The adjective _________ describes the noun __________.
2. Circle the adjective in a sentence: The baby birds chirped in the nest.
The adjective _________ describes the noun __________.
3. Circle the adjective in a sentence:Pathanjali was a grammarian of ancient India.
The adjective _________ describes the noun __________.
4. Circle the adjective in a sentence: Has anyone seen Aamir Khan’s latest film?
The adjective _________ describes the noun __________.
5. Underline the adjective: You can share my food.
6. Underline the adjective: I’m going to open that door.
7. Underline the adjective: Whose son is he?
8. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective given in brackets.
I think the parrot is the _______ bird in the whole world. (clever)
9. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective given in brackets.
This road is not as ________ as the highway. (wide)
10. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective given in brackets.
Mt Everest is the __________ peak in the world. (high)
11. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective given in brackets.
India is not as ________ as Africa. (hot)
12. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective given in brackets.
My little sister is the ________ in the family. (short)
13. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective given in brackets.
Her hands were as ________ as ice. (cold)
Lesson – 8
ADVERBS
I. Do as directed: 1M
1. Form adverbs from adjectives and complete the sentence given below:
The soldiers clapped _______________ when their friend got the award. (happy)
2. Form adverbs from adjectives and complete the sentence given below:
When our team lost they boarded the bus ________ (sad)
3. Form adverbs from adjectives and complete the sentence given below:
We ___________ advise you to take rest. (strong)
4. Form adverbs from adjectives and complete the sentence given below:
The sage advised the king ___________. (wise)
5. Form adverbs from adjectives and complete the sentence given below:
The two boys argued ____________ with the shopkeeper. (angry)
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Lesson – 9
Conjunctions
I. Do as directed: 1m
1. Fill in the blank with appropriate coordinating conjunctions:
Are you busy _________ do you have some free time?
2. Fill in the blank with appropriate coordinating conjunctions:
You’ve been working hard in the garden all day _________ now you are tired.
3. Fill in the blank with appropriate coordinating conjunctions:
Nobody was home when I rang __________ I left a message for you.
4. Fill in the blank with appropriate coordinating conjunctions:
I’ve been dieting _________ I’m not losing any weight.
5. Fill in the blank with appropriate coordinating conjunctions:
Will you eat that last chocolate ________ will you leave it for me?
6. Fill in the blank with appropriate coordinating conjunctions:
It’s raining __________ please wear your raincoat.
7. Fill in the blank with appropriate coordinating conjunctions:
He had high fever, _________ he went to school in the morning.
Let’s Recall
I. Do as directed: 1m
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Form abstract nouns from the following:
Man
Form abstract nouns from the following:
know
Form abstract nouns from the following:
long
Form abstract nouns from the following:
brother
Form abstract nouns from the following:
strong
Form abstract nouns from the following:
king
Form abstract nouns from the following:
wise
Fill in the blank with suitable collective nouns:
A __________ of birds flew high in the sky.
9. Fill in the blank with suitable collective nouns:
They saw a ____________ of lions at the zoo.
10. Fill in the blank with suitable collective nouns:
The farmer has a _____________ of cattle on his farm.
11. Fill in the blank with suitable collective nouns:
He ate a ____________ of grapes today.
12. Fill in the blank with suitable collective nouns:
Our friend shows us a __________ of stamps
13. Fill in the blank with suitable collective nouns:
We saw a ___________ of sheep on our way to home.
14. Fill in the blank with the present or the past participle.
An _____________ (interest) book
15. Fill in the blank with the present or the past participle.
A ______________ (close) door.
16. Fill in the blank with the present or the past participle.
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A ____________ (sleep) child
17. Fill in the blank with the present or the past participle.
Two ____________ (play) dogs
18. Fill in the blank with the present or the past participle.
The ____________ (win) number
Lesson – 10
Prepositions
I. Do as directed:
1. Fill in the blank with appropriate prepositions:
I prefer tea ______________ coffee.
2. Fill in the blank with appropriate prepositions:
My mother always agrees ______________ my father on all
3. Fill in the blank with appropriate prepositions:
Will you exchange your seat ____________ me?
4. Fill in the blank with appropriate prepositions:
Let us begin ____________ the first chapter
5. Fill in the blank with appropriate prepositions:
Drinking water should be free ____________ germs.
6. Tick the correct pair of preposition:
He made his escape by jumping ______________ a window and jumping __________ a
waiting car.
a. Over/into
b. between/into
c. out of/between
d. out of/into
e.
up to/out of
7. Tick the correct pair of preposition:
I saw something about it _____________ the television.
a. In
b. on
c. at
d. through
e. with
8. Tick the correct pair of preposition:
She took the key ______________ her pocket and put it.
a. Over/into
b. between/into
c. out of/between
d. out of/into
e.
up to/out of
9. Fill up the blank with suitable preposition:
Father took us __________ a drive ___________ the pouring rain.
Lesson – 11
Other Words for ‘Said’
I. Do as directed:
1. Replace the word said in the sentence:
Bobby said, ‘What a wonderful time we had at Manav’s party!’
2. Replace the word said in the sentence:
Mr Shah said, ‘As a young boy I collected stickers.’
3. Replace the word said in the sentence:
Mother said, ‘Please do not shout, I have a headache.’
4. Replace the word said in the sentence:
Helen said, ‘Get out, I don’t want you in my house.’
Lesson – 12
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Finite and Non – Finite Verbs
I. Do as directed:
1. State whether it is finite or non – finite verb.
I saw some girl playing in the garden.
2. State whether it is finite or non – finite verb.
Watered by the rain, the trees looked fresh again.
3. State whether it is finite or non – finite verb.
The books were lying on the table.
4. State whether it is finite or non – finite verb.
Exhausted by the race, the athlete sat of the tracks.
5. State whether it is finite or non – finite verb.
We saw many clothes drying in the sun.
6. State whether it is finite or non – finite verb.
The old people were lying on the beaches, enjoying the warm sun.
Lesson – 13
Phrases and Clauses
I. Do as directed: 1m
1. Underline the phrases in the following sentence:
I just heard the wonderful news.
2. Underline the phrases in the following sentence:
I bought a new blue sketch pen.
3. Underline the phrases in the following sentence:
The giraffe is a harmless, gentle, tall animal.
4. Under line the clauses in the following sentence:
The clouds which covered the sky, began to pour rain.
5. Under line the clauses in the following sentence:
We change our clothes before going to bed.
6. Under line the clauses in the following sentence:
This is the cow that kicked me this morning.
Lesson – 14
Kinds of Sentences
I. Do as directed:
1. Convert the affirmative sentences into the negative:
He is quite old now.
2. Convert the affirmative sentences into the negative:
The razor is blunt.
3. Convert the affirmative sentences into the negative:
He disbelieves my story.
4. Convert the affirmative sentences into the negative:
My plans are unchanged.
5. Convert the negative sentences to the affirmative:
There is no rose without a thorn.
6. Convert the negative sentences to the affirmative:
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The Principal did not disagree with the plan.
7. Convert the negative sentences to the affirmative:
The horse did not gallop fast.
8. Convert the negative sentences to the affirmative:
This is not a good idea.
Lesson – 15
Direct and Indirect Speech
I. Do as directed:
1. Change the following sentence into the indirect:
Geeta said, ‘My brother is working in Parle.’
2. Change the following sentence into the indirect:
The doctor said, ‘You look fine now.’
3. Change the following sentence into the indirect:
The farmer said, ‘My cow died last week.’
4. Change the following sentence into the indirect:
Grandmother said, ‘I have no time to talk to you now.’
5. Change the following sentence into the indirect:
Munira said, ‘The cat had drank up all the milk!’
Lesson – 35
Letter Writing
I. Do as directed: 4m
1. Your friend has just won a competition. Write a letter of congratulations to him/her. Briefly
touch upon how much you appreciated the effort put in by him/her in preparing for the
competition and suggest what he/she intends to do now to help others face similar
challenges.
2. You have just come back from an exciting foreign trip. Write a letter to your cousin telling
him/her about the fantastic time you had on the trip.
3. Your mother has gone to look after her mother who is very ill. You are in charge of looking
after the house. Write a letter to your mother telling her not to worry and giving details on
how you are managing without her.
4. Your cousin who lives in a village has invited you to spend the vacations at his house. Write
a letter thanking him/her for his/her invitation. Accept the invitation and describe a few
things that you would like to do at the village with him/her.
Lesson – 36
Narrative composition
I. Do as directed:
1. Write a narrative composition on the following topic:
Your first day at school
2. Write a narrative composition on the following topic:
The most wonderful day you have ever had
3. Write a narrative composition on the following topic:
The day when you did something very brave.
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Lesson – 37
Descriptive composition
I. Do as directed:
1. Write a descriptive composition on the following topic:
The person you like the most.
2. Write a descriptive composition on the following topic:
Your pet
3. Write a descriptive composition on the following topic:
Your favourite game.
Lesson – 38
Picture composition
1. Write a composition on how the polluted waters of the river are affecting life in this village.
Your composition must have a t least two paragraphs.
2. Write a composition on a riverside trip. Write about what you saw, heard and felt.
Remember, your composition must have at least two paragraphs.
Lesson - 17
Active and passive voice
I. State whether they are in the active or passive voice.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Kamal sang a lovely song.
______________________
Sher khan attacked mowgli.
______________________
The cupboard was made by the carpenter ______________________
Gifts were distributed by the president.
______________________
The deer was chased by the tiger.
______________________
II. Change the active sentences into passive.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Binoy won the race . _________________________________________
Jeevan threw the garbage. ____________________________________
The painters paint the building. ________________________________
The king punished the criminals. _______________________________
I picked up the book. ________________________________________
III. Change the passive sentences into the active.
1.
2.
3.
4.
The medicine was given by the doctor. __________________________
The lights were switched on by the watchman. ___________________
Pawan was awarded by the principal. ___________________________
The car was driven by Jamal. __________________________________
5. These words were said by Gaurav. __________________________
Lesson - 18
Punctuation
I.
Add appropriate punctuation marks to make sentences meaningful.
1. Did you know that bats are mammals
2. Some people have all the luck I muttered under my breath
3. What was that you mumbled she asked prodding me with her elbow and tugging my plait
extra hand
4. Ouch I yelped nothing…its just that…..i stopped knowing that she would never understand
just what she prompted
5. I wish I had short hair I said that’s the fashion now….it looks so smart
Lesson - 19
Analogies
I.
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Write an analogy.
Palm is to hand as _______ is to leg. (toe,heel,foot)
Top is to bottom as large is to ________. (huge,small,heavy)
Angry is to calm as clean is to ________. (lost,neat,dirty)
Hear is to listen as see is to _________.(feel,watch,smell)
Begin is to end as open is to _________.(reach,unlock,close)
Skin is to man as _________ is to animal.(hide,peel,meat)
Blue is to sky as red is to _________. (colour,paint,rose)
Happy is to sad as arrival is to _________.(end,departure,go)
let’s recall 2
I. Identify if they are affirmative or negative.
1. He is so ignorant that he is not suitable for the post of postman.
………………………………………………………………………….
2. This shirt is small for me
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………..
3. I am as strong as he is
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………
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4. This razor is not sharp
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………
5. Urvashi is not the tallest girl in the class
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………….
Lesson – 20
Figure of Speech
I. Do as directed: 1m
1. In the sentence given below, Underline the figure of speech and state whether they
similes or metaphors.
They speak as wisely as saints. ________________
2. In the sentence given below, Underline the figure of speech and state whether they
similes or metaphors.
This book is as heavy as lead. __________________
3. In the sentence given below, Underline the figure of speech and state whether they
similes or metaphors.
Mr Jacob is a fox in the boardroom. _______________
4. In the sentence given below, Underline the figure of speech and state whether they
similes or metaphors.
Let us add more spice to the story. ______________
5. In the sentence given below, Underline the figure of speech and state whether they
similes or metaphors.
‘Stop eating in the class, the teacher is looking at you,’ hissed Maya. _______________
6. In the sentence given below, Underline the figure of speech and state whether they
similes or metaphors.
The cricketers’ shirts were as white as snow when the game began. ____________
7. In the sentence given below, underline the figure of speech and state whether they
similes or metaphors.
The train snaked along the mountain and finally reached the station. ___________
are
are
are
are
are
are
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Lesson – 21
Synonyms and Antonyms
I. Do as directed: 1m
1. Underline the synonym for the word highlighted:
This law is far from perfect. We need to change parts of it to make it fair. Unfortunately,
it’s difficult to amend a law.
2. Underline the synonym for the word highlighted:
That woman’s remarks are always rude! Why can’t she keep her comments to herself?
3. Underline the synonym for the word highlighted:
The smell of that flower is a very pleasant fragrance.
4. Underline the synonym for the word highlighted:
I’ll create a new account for you if you make a list of features you want it to have.
5. Underline the synonym for the word highlighted:
Jayati is a very smart girl. She’s intelligent enough to solve puzzles that some adults can’t
handle.
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6. Underline the synonym for the word highlighted:
The smell of your shoes is a most unpleasant odour.
7. Underline the synonym for the word highlighted:
You shouldn’t make a big deal about Samart’s errors when you haven’t even corrected your
own mistakes!
8. Choose the word that is NOT a synonym of the underlined:
Kiran has a very attractive smile.
a) Appealing
b) pleasant
c) Sticky
d) Pretty
9. Choose the word that is NOT a synonym of the underlined:
I’ll have to revise my speech before it’s ready to be presented.
a) Edit
b) change
c) fix
d) replace
10. Choose the word that is NOT a synonym of the underlined:
That one foolish act damaged his reputation.
a) Harmed
b) broke
c) marred
d) blemished
11. Choose the word that is NOT a synonym of the underlined:
Farukh has a large collection of rare musical instruments.
a) Extensive
b) huge
c) big
d) portly
12. Choose the word that is NOT a synonym of the underlined:
Please consider the probable effect of the action you’re about to take!
a) Change
b) consequence
c) result
d) outcome
13. Choose the word that is NOT a synonym of the underlined:
Let’s trial them to see where they’re going.
a) Path
b) follow
c) pursue
d) stalk
Lesson – 22
One Word as Different Parts of Speech
I. Do as directed:
1. Underline the word that is used as a noun, verb or adjective. Write N, V or A for: Lalit
won’t trade toys with you unless the toys you offer allow for a fair trade.
2. Underline the word that is used as a noun, verb or adjective. Write N, V or A for: I’ll show
you how to display your food at the food show.
3. Underline the word that is used as a noun, verb or adjective. Write N, V or A for: I’ll design
a silver cup with a cool design engraved into the silver.
4. Underline the word that is used as a noun, verb or adjective. Write N, V or A for: ‘A paper
tiger can’t roar,’MrSaxena declared as he put down his paper and listened to the roar of the
ocean.
5. Underline the word that is used as a noun, verb or adjective. Write N, V or A for: I will win
honesty, or the win will be of no value.
6. Underline the word that is used as a noun, verb or adjective. Write N, V or A for:This
puzzle may puzzle you if you don’t think harder than you usually think.
7. Underline the word that is used as a noun, verb or adjective. Write N, V or A for: This
fishing permit will permit you to do your fishing in any of our private lakes.
8. Underline the word that is used as a noun, verb or adjective. Write N, V or A for:The dance
would be more successful if everyone would dance.
9. Underline the word that is used as a noun, verb or adjective. Write N, V or A for: The loud
talking in the audience didn’t bother me; the loud snoring was a bother.
10. Underline the word that is used as a noun, verb or adjective. Write N, V or A for: His
haunting singing is truly haunting me now that he will never be singing again.
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Lesson – 23
Idioms
I. Do as directed:
1. Make sentences of your own using the following idioms: To eat like a horse:
_________________________________________________________
2. Make sentences of your own using the following idioms: Rat race:
_________________________________________________________________
3. Make sentences of your own using the following idioms: To lead a dog’s life:
________________________________________________________
4. Make sentences of your own using the following idioms: To let the cat out of the bag:
__________________________________________________
5. Make sentences of your own using the following idioms: To lead a cat and dog life:
____________________________________________________
Lesson – 24
Agreement of subject and verb
I. Do as directed:
1. Tick the sentence in which the subjects and verbs are in agreement.
a) At the end of the story, they was living happily ever after. ____
b) At the end of the story, they were living happily ever after. ____
2. Tick the sentence in which the subjects and verbs are in agreement.
a) Ali and Ejaaz go to the beach every Sunday. ____
b) Ali and Ejaazgoes to the beach every Sunday. ___
3. Tick the sentence in which the subjects and verbs are in agreement.
a) The group of children from that school have never seen the ocean. ____
b) The group of children from that school has never seen the ocean. ____
4. Tick the sentence in which the subjects and verbs are in agreement.
a) Either Girish or I am responsible for allocating the funds.
b) Either Girish or I are responsible for allocating the funds.
5. Tick the sentence in which the subjects and verbs are in agreement.
a) Neena is one of the candidates who are sure to win.
b) Neena is one of the candidates who is sure to win.
6. Tick the sentence in which the subjects and verbs are in agreement.
a) Tide and time wait for none.
b) Tide and time waits for none.
7. Tick the sentence in which the subjects and verbs are in agreement.
a) Either you or your friend has to pay for it.
b) Either you or your friend have to pay for it.
8. Tick the sentence in which the subjects and verbs are in agreement.
a) Neither my sister nor I have been there.
b) Neither my sister nor I has been there.
9. Tick the sentence in which the subjects and verbs are in agreement.
a) The teacher, together with all her students, is in the science laboratory.
b) The teacher, together with all her students, are in the science laboratory.
10. Tick the sentence in which the subjects and verbs are in agreement.
a) His leg, not his hands, were injured in the accident.
b) His leg, not his hands, was injured in the accident.
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Lesson – 25
Words Confused and Misused
I. Do as directed:
1. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the brackets given after each sentence:
Jatin________ all the ___________ balloons for the party. (blue/blew)
2. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the brackets given after each sentence: All
the __________ fell to the ____________ when I tripped at the entrance to the room.
(floor/flour)
3. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the brackets given after each sentence: The
__________ contained all the details of the products sold by the _________ (diary/dairy)
4. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the brackets given after each sentence: You
look like a __________ with that brown-coloured ______(hair/hare)
5. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the brackets given after each sentence: We
will not ___________ any card ______________ the red ones. (accept/except)
6. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the brackets given after each sentence: The
golden ___________ was very __________ to Sita. (deer/dear)
7. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the brackets given after each sentence:
‘You can ___________ the echo _______________,’ said the guide. (hear/here)
8. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the brackets given after each sentence: We
can _____________ our votes irrespective of our _____________ in a democratic country.
(caste/cast)
Lesson – 26
Proverbs
I. Do as directed: 1m
1. Empty vessels make _____________ _____________ ______
2. All that glitters _____________ _____________ _____________
3. Every cloud has a _____________ ___________ ____________
4. Birds of the same feather ______________ ____________ _____________
5. Better late _________ ___________ _____________
Comprehension – L 27 to L 34 (LEARN FULL)
Lesson – 39 to Lesson – 42 (LEARN ALL)
ONLY FOR EXAM
Lesson – 30
Gandhiji
Read the passage given below and then answer the question:
Gandhiji was of a ripe age, but he was still full of vitality and his capacity for work was great. The
end came suddenly by the hand of an assassin. India was shocked and the world grieved. To those
of us who were more intimately connected with him the shock and sorrow were hard to bear. And
yet, perhaps it was a fitting close to a magnificent career and in his death, as in his life, he served
the cause to which he had devoted himself. None of us would have liked to see him gradually fade
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in body and mind with increasing years. And so he died, as he had lived a bright star of hope and
achievement, the father of the Nation, which had been shaped and trained by him for half a century.
Questions:
1. How did the end come to Gandhiji?
2. Find the word from the passage the mean ‘very old’.
3. For those who were very close to him, it was a _____________ and ______________ that
was too hard to bear.
4. What is Gandhiji popularly known as?
Lesson – 32
The Oldest Domestic Animal
Read the passage given below and then answer the questions:
The camel is the oldest of domestic animals. It has been used for thousands of years by the desert
people of Africa and Asia to supply many of their needs. On the fertile edges of the desert, camels
pull ploughs, turn wheels to irrigate the fields and carry goods to market.
The camel has broad, soft feet for a steady grip in the sand. A thick skin protects it from the
fierce daytime sun and bitterly cold nights. The camel is eyes have three eyelids to help keep out
sand, its ears and nose are also adapted to keep out sand storms, Often called ‘the ship of the
desert’, they can carry loads of 200 kilos and more, travelling up to 160 kilometers a day.
Camels eat grass, dates and grain when available. Deep in the desert they survive on dry leaves,
seeds and bones.
Questions:
1. What are the works that the camels do on the fertile edges of the desert?
2. Find the word from the passage that mean, ‘Supply water for agriculture’.
3. What protects the camel from seen and bitterly cold?
4. What is the camel often called?
Lesson – 34
High Adventure
Write a personal narrative on the given topic in 6 to 8 sentences:
1. The first time you travelled by Plane/by Train.
2. The first time you won a competition
Lesson – 41
Notice
Complete the given notice by selecting the correct answers from the option provided: 2m
KANYA MAHAVIDYALAYA, JAIPUR
NOTICE
19th July, 2010
Educational Excursion
a._____________________ month, the Geography Club is organizing a
b._____________________ educational excursion to Barmer and the
c._____________________ areas. d. _________________ studentse. ____________
deposit the sum of Rs. 2,000/- f. ________________________ with the Parents/guardian
permission letter by 30th July, 2010 g. _________________________ the college office.
For further information, contact the undersigned during college hours.
Neha Singh
Secretary, Students’ Association
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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Two; Next; Today; January
ten days; ten dayer; ten day; tens days
forthcoming; near; next; adjoining
Interested; Interesting; Those; These
will; should; will not; should not
also; along; attach; besides
on; in; for; at