QUESTION NO. 4
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a. Fill in the blanks with appropriate verb forms. 5x1=5
[i] It …………..[rain] since morning.
[ii] I…………[go] to Delhi last month.
[iii] The Sun ………..[rise ] in the east.
[iv] It………….[be] difficult to get a job.
[v] I…………[complete] my SSC in 2001.
b. Fill in the blanks with suitable articles. 6x1/2=3
[i] ……………liquid sample assumes……….shape of its container.
[ii] …….kinetic theory explains that there are no fixed positions for…..molecules.
[iii] In …………orbiting satellite, intermolecular forces pull…………specimen.
c. Rewrite the following as directed. 6x1=6
[i] The window pane has been broken. [change the voice]
[ii] You are Mr.Rao. [supply a question tag]
[iii] I completed my B.Pharmacy. [conver into negative]
[iv] The government declared today a holiday. [convert into interrogative]
[v] Dhoni is the fastest bowler.[change into comparative degree]
d. Correct the following sentences if necessary. 4x1=4
[i] If you worked hard, you would have got a good grade.
[ii] Ramu, along with his children, were present in the function.
[iii] It has been raining since five hours.
[iv] We elected Abdul Kalam as the President of India.
e. Select the correct synonym to the words underlined in the sentences. 2x1=2
[i] The old building has been abandoned.
[a] abide by [b] abode [c] leave [d] shorten
[ii] The proposal was rejected on flimsy grounds.
[a] trivial [b] clear [c] strong [d] superficial
f. Select the right antonym to the words underlined in the sentences: 2x1=2
[i] He gave me a pleasant surprise.
[a] pleasure [b] unhappy [c] displeasant [d] unpleasant
[ii] I have accepted the proposal.
[a] agree with [b] rejected [c] unaccept [d] except
g. Give one-word substitutes to the following. 2x1=2
[i] One who is unable to pay one’s debts.
[ii] That which cannot be read.
6623/1
a. Fill in the blanks with correct verb forms given in the brackets. 5x1=5
[i] We……….[live] in India since 2001.
[ii] The Principal …….[be] an honest man.
[iii] He has just….. arrive].
[iv] When I went to the station, the train………..[leave].
[v] Ice ……[melt] on heating.
b. Fill in the blanks with suitable articles. 3x1=3
[i] Once there lived…..king. ……King was kind to the poor.
[ii] I am…..Indian but my friend is……..European.
[iii] ……..more you read, …..clever you will become.
c. Rewrite the following as directed. 6x1=6
[i] Close the door. [change the voice].
[ii] You are a teacher. [supply question tag.]
[iii] India became free in 1947. [convert into negative sentence]
[iv] The Earth revolves round the Sun.[ convert into interrogative ]
[v] Did you wrote the project work ? [correct the sentence]
[vi] The invigilator said, “Stop writing”. [report the sentence]
d. Correct the following sentences if necessary. 4x1=4
[i] I have been studying since three hours.
[ii] My friend is older to me.
[iii] I have joined B.Pharmacy in 2005.
[iv] I congratulated my sister for getting a distinction.
e. Choose the correct synonym to the words underlined. 2x1=2
[i] Fragile instrument, handle with care.
[a] modern [b] technical [c] delicate [d] sensitive
[ii] His distinction is dubious.
[a] extraordinary [b] unique [c] doubtful [d] none of these
f. Choose the correct antonym to the words underlined. 2x1=2
[i] The thief acquitted of the charge.
[a] released [b] charge [c] innocent [d] none
[ii] I am a flexible person.
[a] friendly [b] convenient [c] rigid [d] none
g. Give one word substitutes to the following. 2x1=2
[i] That which cannot be believed.
[ii] That which cannot be burnt.
6623/2
a. Fill in the blanks with the correct verb forms of those given in the brackets. 5x1=5
1. He ….. [drink] tea every morning.
2. I…..[go] to movie tonight.
3. He told me that he……[attend] the meeting.
4. He……[wait] for his friend for two hours.
5. I……[know] him for five years.
b. Fill in the blanks with suitable articles 6x1/2=3
1. copper is……useful metal.
2. I first met him…..year ago.
3. ……rich outnumber …….poor in India.
4. Rahul, ……teacher, is……honour to his profession.
c. Rewrite the following as directed. 6x1=6
1. He gave her a present. [change the voice]
2. Who broke the glass? [change the voice]
3. Hyderabad is cooler than Warangal. [rewrite in positive degree]
4. Very few towns in India are as big as Kolkata.[change into comparative degree]
5. He said to me, “What are you doing?” [turn into indirect speech].
6. He shouted to them to let him go. [change into direct speech]
d. Correct the following sentences, if necessary. 4x1=4
1. When you have come?
2. He is senior than me.
3. He is writing notes for two hours.
4. She is my cousin sister.
e. Select the correct synonyms to the words underlined in the sentences. 2x1=2
1. We have had an anxious time.
[a] uncertain [b] happy [c] troubled [d] cool
2. He answered with perfect aplomb.
[a] happiness [b] sorrow [c] self-confidence [d] fear
f. Select the right antonym to the words underlined in the sentences. 2x1=2
1. There need to be no disgrace in being poor.
[a] anxiety [b] favour [c] loss of reputation [d] compromise
2. His conduct on the stage was applauded unanimously.
[a] booed [b] silenced [c] disturbed [d] welcomed
g. Give one-word substitutes to the following. 2x1=2
1. A specialist in ear diseases.
2. An officer for which no salary is paid.
6623/4
a. Fill in the blanks with the correct verb forms of those suggest in brackets. 5x1=5
1. A good tongue…………..[be] a good weapon.
2. Mr. Rao……………. [retire] next month.
3. It is time the party…………….[start].
4. If you heat ice, it…………….[melt].
5. There is no more coffee. We …………..[drink] in all.
b. Fill in the blanks with suitable articles. 6x1/2=3
1. Nothing clears up my mind like fine ……………day.
2. ……………..word to the wise is enough.
3. …………darkest cloud has…………silver lining.
4. It has been…………year since I have studied in………….university.
c. Rewrite the following as directed. 6x1=6
1. The dog was run over by a lorry. [change the voice]
2. let us go to film. [add the rights question tag]
3. A blind man needs help. [convert into complex sentence]
4. He said to her, “ I taught you soft skills last year.”
5. Did Raju won the game? [correct the sentence]
6. Smith is not taller than his brother. [change into Positive degree]
d. Correct the following sentences if necessary. 4x1=4
1. He aimed against the bird.
2. He won our apponents.
3. I agree with your proposals.
4. I have left smoking.
e. Select the correct synonyms to the words underlined in the sentences. 2x1=2
[i] Sagacity increase with age.
[a] wisdom
[b] Love
[c] kindness
[d] maturity
[ii] He found a lucrative job
[a] good
[b] profitable
[c] excellent
[d] significant
f. Select the rights antonyms to the words underlined in the sentences. 2x1=2
[i] There is a good deal of spurious family affection in our organization.
[a] genuine
[b] obvious
[c] fictitious
[d] authentic
[ii] His is a sulky disposition.
[a] kind
[b] loving
[c] cheerful
[d] mild
g. Give one word substitutes of the following expressions. 2x1=2
[i] Music for awakening soldiers in the morning.
[ii] An account in the newspaper of the funeral of one deceased.
