Here are five sets of questions with answers on language study for Std 10, MS Board
Set 1
(A1) Do as Directed (any four): [04 Marks]
i. Write two compound words of your own.
Snowfall, Bookshelf
ii. Pick out the gerund from the following sentence:
This attitude of taking destroys families.
Gerund: taking
iii. Punctuate the following sentence:
after all he doesnt pay me
After all, he doesn’t pay me.
iv. Form two present participles in which the last letter is doubled.
Running, Dropping
v. Complete the following word chain of verbs:
Examine, e_________________, __________________, __________________, ___________________
Examine, Educate, Encourage, Endure, Explore
(A2) Do as Directed (any two): [04 Marks]
i. Change the following sentences into indirect speech:
Robert asked, “Joan, how old are you?”
“I am 13 years old,” she replied.
Robert asked Joan how old she was. Joan replied that she was 13 years old.
ii. Make sentences of your own to show the difference in homophones:
Feet: My feet were cold after walking barefoot.
Feat: Climbing Mount Everest was a great feat.
iii. Rewrite the sentence in present perfect tense:
I had been working for Anil for almost a month.
I have been working for Anil for almost a month.
(A3) Do as Directed (any one): [02 Marks]
i. Begin the sentence with “No sooner ________.”
As soon as the thief escaped, the family informed the police.
No sooner did the thief escape than the family informed the police.
ii. Change the following sentence into positive and comparative degree:
It is one of the best decisions I have ever made.
Positive: Very few decisions I have ever made are as good as this one.
Comparative: This decision is better than most others I have ever made.
Set 2
(A1) Do as Directed (any four): [04 Marks]
i. Write two compound words of your own.
Toothbrush, Sunlight
ii. Pick out the gerund from the following sentence:
Reading improves vocabulary.
Gerund: Reading
iii. Punctuate the following sentence:
the teacher said why are you late today
The teacher said, “Why are you late today?”
iv. Form two present participles in which the last letter is doubled.
Hopping, Planning
v. Complete the following word chain of verbs:
Apply, y_________________, __________________, __________________, ___________________
Apply, Yield, Dance, Eat, Travel
(A2) Do as Directed (any two): [04 Marks]
i. Change the following sentences into indirect speech:
James said, “Can you help me?”
James asked if I could help him.
ii. Make sentences of your own to show the difference in homophones:
Plain: The plain dress looked elegant.
Plane: The plane landed safely.
iii. Rewrite the sentence in present perfect tense:
They had completed their homework before the deadline.
They have completed their homework before the deadline.
(A3) Do as Directed (any one): [02 Marks]
i. Begin the sentence with “No sooner ________.”
As soon as the rain started, the players stopped the match.
No sooner did the rain start than the players stopped the match.
ii. Change the following sentence into positive and comparative degree:
This is the most beautiful painting in the gallery.
Positive: No other painting in the gallery is as beautiful as this one.
Comparative: This painting is more beautiful than any other painting in the gallery.
Here are three additional sets with a variety of grammatical topics like alphabetical order, infinitives, articles, and prepositions.
Set 3
(A1) Do as Directed (any four): [04 Marks]
i. Arrange the following words in alphabetical order:
People, Problem, Pressure, Prosper
Alphabetical Order: People, Pressure, Problem, Prosper
ii. Pick out the infinitive from the following sentence:
He wants to complete the project today.
Infinitive: to complete
iii. Insert suitable articles in the sentence:
He went to __ park and saw __ elephant.
He went to the park and saw an elephant.
iv. Use the correct preposition to fill the blank:
He is good __ mathematics.
He is good at mathematics.
v. Complete the word chain of adjectives:
Clever, R_________________, __________________, __________________, ___________________
Clever, Respectful, Fearless, Small, Lazy
(A2) Do as Directed (any two): [04 Marks]
i. Change the following sentences into indirect speech:
John said, “I will call you tomorrow.”
John said that he would call me the next day.
ii. Make sentences of your own to show the difference in homophones:
Tale: She told us an interesting tale about her travels.
Tail: The cat wagged its tail happily.
iii. Rewrite the sentence in present perfect tense:
We had visited the museum last year.
We have visited the museum last year.
(A3) Do as Directed (any one): [02 Marks]
i. Begin the sentence with “No sooner ________.”
As soon as the bell rang, the students rushed out.
No sooner did the bell ring than the students rushed out.
ii. Change the following sentence into positive and comparative degree:
This is the fastest car I have ever driven.
Positive: No other car I have ever driven is as fast as this one.
Comparative: This car is faster than any other I have ever driven.
Set 4
(A1) Do as Directed (any four): [04 Marks]
i. Write two compound words of your own.
Notebook, Sunrise
ii. Pick out the gerund from the following sentence:
Swimming is a good exercise for health.
Gerund: Swimming
iii. Punctuate the following sentence:
where are you going asked the policeman
“Where are you going?” asked the policeman.
iv. Use the correct article to fill the blank:
It is __ honor to meet you.
It is an honor to meet you.
v. Complete the word chain of nouns:
Flower, R_________________, __________________, __________________, ___________________
Flower, Rose, Elephant, Tiger, Rock
(A2) Do as Directed (any two): [04 Marks]
i. Change the following sentences into indirect speech:
“Are you coming to the party?” Sam asked Sarah.
Sam asked Sarah if she was coming to the party.
ii. Make sentences of your own to show the difference in homophones:
Break: The workers took a short break during the meeting.
Brake: He applied the brake to stop the car.
iii. Rewrite the sentence in present perfect tense:
They had already left when I arrived.
They have already left when I arrived.
(A3) Do as Directed (any one): [02 Marks]
i. Begin the sentence with “No sooner ________.”
As soon as she opened the door, the dog ran out.
No sooner did she open the door than the dog ran out.
ii. Change the following sentence into positive and comparative degree:
This is the largest room in the house.
Positive: No other room in the house is as large as this one.
Comparative: This room is larger than any other room in the house.
Set 5
(A1) Do as Directed (any four): [04 Marks]
i. Arrange the following words in alphabetical order:
Advice, Adjust, Absent, Allow
Alphabetical Order: Absent, Adjust, Advice, Allow
ii. Pick out the infinitive from the following sentence:
She decided to learn French.
Infinitive: to learn
iii. Insert suitable articles in the sentence:
She bought __ umbrella from __ shop.
She bought an umbrella from a shop.
iv. Use the correct preposition to fill the blank:
The cat is hiding __ the table.
The cat is hiding under the table.
v. Complete the word chain of verbs:
Talk, K_________________, __________________, __________________, ___________________
Talk, Knit, Teach, Heal, Laugh
(A2) Do as Directed (any two): [04 Marks]
i. Change the following sentences into indirect speech:
Rachel said, “I have completed the assignment.”
Rachel said that she had completed the assignment.
ii. Make sentences of your own to show the difference in homophones:
Hour: It took us an hour to finish the project.
Our: This is our favorite place to relax.
iii. Rewrite the sentence in present perfect tense:
I had never seen such a beautiful sunset before.
I have never seen such a beautiful sunset before.
(A3) Do as Directed (any one): [02 Marks]
i. Begin the sentence with “No sooner ________.”
As soon as the alarm went off, he woke up.
No sooner did the alarm go off than he woke up.
ii. Change the following sentence into positive and comparative degree:
This is the most exciting book I have ever read.
Positive: No other book I have ever read is as exciting as this one.
Comparative: This book is more exciting than any other I have ever read.
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