I.  Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage, but write in correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space.  [8]

Example:

(0)We were not (allow) to talk during the lecture.

Answer : allowed.

The children (1) ………. (sit) in a neat circle and (2) ……… (begin) (3) ………. (copy)their multiplication tables. Most (4) ……… (scratch) in the dirt with sticks they had (5) ……….. (bring) for that purpose. The more fortunate (6) ………. (has)slate boards that they (7) ………. (write) on with sticks (8) ………. (dip) in a mixture of mud and water.

(1)  a) sat     b) sit.         c) sitting.          d) to sit

(2)  a) began  b) begun.    C) begin.   D) beginning

(3)  a) to copy  b) copy.  C) copying  d) was copy

(4)  a) were scratching.  B) was scratching.   C) scratch.  D) scratched

(5)  a) brought.  B) bring.    C) bringing.  D) to bring

(6)  a) had.   B) is.    C) has.   D) have

(7)  a) were writing  b) writing.  C) write.  D) to write

(8)  a) dipped.  B) dipping    c) dip.   D) dipped

I.    Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:                                                  [8]

1.   He congratulated me ………….. my great achievement.

2.   The poor man isafflicted ……….. arthritis.

3.She is blind ………..the faults of her husband.

4. The boss had manycomplaints ……….. Shyam.

5.   You must prepare……….. the examination.

6.   She is not aware……….. the danger.

7.   Ravi was accurate……….. his calculations.

8.   They hid the money……….. the carpet.

III.    Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.                                                                                                                                          [8]

1.    The minister was wise. The king did not trust him.

2.    We reached the port. The storm came on.

3.    One should not borrow money. One should not lend money.

4.    She will win the prize. She deserves it.

5. I want to sell a boat. I have had it for many years

6) She spoke to the Chief Clerk. He was a friendly, helpful man.

7) They were waiting for a bus. They saw two cars collide.

8) They feared that they were too late. They hurried to the spot.

IV. Read each sentence with its instructions. Choose the correct answer from the options provided beneath each: [16]

1) She will be absent tomorrow? (Add Question tag)

2) The Principal said, “All the prizes will be distributed tomorrow.” (Begin : The Principal said that ................)

3) No other metal is as expensive as gold. (End..... of all metals.)

4) Time is so precious that it cannot be wasted. (End:- .... to be wasted)

5) He is too ill to come to school. (Begin:-He is so ill....)

6) That is all I can tell you. (Begin:- Beyond that)

7) It is a good habit to maintain a diary. (End:- .... good habit)

8) Everybody put up their hands.(Begin: There was nobody...)

9) Our Principal is the most benevolent person, I have ever met. (Use: never)

10)  Afterschool re-opening, all students were too excited to stay home. (Use: so...that)

11)  As soon as the clock struck 12.00 a.m., we switched off the garden lights. (Begin with - No sooner .....)

12)  You need to attend class regularly. (add a question tag)

13)  Attir prefers hiking in hills to relaxing on a beach. (Use: rather)

14) Ani told her mother that she had won a cash prize of seven crores. (Use Direct speech)

15) Do not waste time on answers you do not know. (Use : ought)

16) Her attitude often annoys me. (Rewrite using : annoyance…………. )