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8 Kinds of Pronouns And Their Unique Uses

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Prafulla Mahure
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8 Kinds of Pronoun

“A pronoun is a word that we use instead of a noun”

Basically there are 8 kinds of pronouns in English Language and Grammar.
Many people commit grammatical mistakes because they lack thorough knowledge regarding the uses of pronouns. It is, therefore, essential to have a detailed discussion on all 8 Kinds of pronouns to avoid errors in their usage.


KINDS OF PRONOUNS



Personal Pronouns.

A pronoun which is used instead of the name of a person is known as a ‘Personal Pronoun. A list of the ‘Personal Pronouns’ is given below: I, my, mine, me; we, our, ours, us.



(First Person) (Second Person)

You, your, yours.

He, his, him, she, her, hers, it, its,

(Third Person)

they, their, theirs, them.



Reflexive Pronoun



When self is added to my, your, him, her, it and selves to our, your, them, we get Compound Personal Pronouns.

Reflexive Pronoun: When the action done by the subject turns back upon the subject , they are called reflexive Pronoun. For example:

You injure yourself.
2. She injured herself.
3. They hurt themselves.

Emphatic Pronouns.



When Compound Personal Pronouns are used to give emphasis they are called Emphatic Pronouns. Following examples will make this point clear.

1. I will do it myself.
2. You yourself can best explain.
3. They themselves admitted their guilt.



Demonstrative Pronoun


(a) Demonstrative Pronouns. Pronouns used to point out the objects to which they refer are called Demonstrative

Pronouns. Examples:

1. This is a present from my uncle.
2. These are merely excuses.
3. Bombay mangoes are better than those of Bangalore.



Indefinite Pronouns.

All pronouns which refer to persons or things in a general way and do not refer to any particular person or thing are called Indefinite Pronouns.

Examples:

1. Somebody has stolen my watch.

2. Few escaped unhurt.

3. Did you ask anybody to come?



Distributive Pronouns.

Each, either, neither are called distributive pronouns because they refer to persons or things one at a time. For this reason they are always singular and followed by the verb in singular.

Examples: 1. Each of the men received a reward.

2. These men received each a reward.

3. Either of you can go.

4. Neither of the accusations is true.



Relative Pronouns.

A relative pronoun refers or relates to some noun going before, which is called its Antecedent.



Examples:

1. I met Hari who used to live here.

2. I have found the pen which I had lost.

3. Here is the book that you lent me.



Interrogative Pronouns.

These pronouns, are used for asking questions. Examples:

1. Whose book is this?

2. What will all the neighbours say? 3. Which do you prefer, tea or coffee?

Note: Interrogative pronouns can also be used in asking indirect questions. Consider the following examples:

1. I asked who was speaking.

2. Tell me what you have done.

3. Say which you would like best.



USAGE OF THE PRONOUNS : AGREEMENT WITH VERB


Please study the following observations carefully : 1. If three pronouns (of different persons) are used together in the same sentence they are arranged in the following order:




Second person

Third person

First person

Examples:


(a) You, he and I must help that poor woman.



(b) You, he and I are students.



2. When three pronouns (of different persons) are used together in the same sentence and the sentence confesses a guilt or flaw then they should be arranged in the following order:



First person pronoun, Second person, Third person



Examples:

(a) We, you and they were absent.

1. I, you and he are to blame.

3. When two or more singular nouns are joined by and, the pronoun used for them should be plural.

Examples:

(a) Mohan and Sohan are friends. They play football.They live at Lajpat Nagar.

(b) Mala and Sangita are class-fellows. They are good friends.

4. But if these nouns joined by ‘and’ refer to the same person or thing, the pronoun used should be singular. Examples:

(a) Mr. Keshvani, my friend and principal of the college, is known for his good behaviour.

(b) Delhi, the beautiful city and the Capital of India, is famous for its historical monuments.

5. When two singular nouns joined by and refer to the same person, or thing, the pronoun used should be singular.

Example: The manager and owner of the firm expressed his views on the demands of the workers. (One person-Two portfolios)

6. When two singular nouns joined by and refer to two different persons the pronoun used for them should also be plural. Example:

The party chief and the Prime Minister expressed their views on the topic.

Two persons-The party chief and the Prime Minister. Note: An easy way to understand points 5 and 6. If both nouns are preceded by ‘the’, the pronoun used should be plural and if only the first noun is preceded by ‘the’, the
pronoun used will be singular.

7. When two nouns are used with as well as, the pronoun

agrees with the first subject.

Examples:

(a) Mohan as well as his friends is doing his work. (b) The students as well as their teachers are doing their work.

8. When two singular nouns joined by ‘and’ are preceded by each or every, the pronoun used must be singular and should agree in gender with the second noun. Examples:

(a) Every man and every woman will do her best for the nation.

(b) Each boy and each girl went to her house. 9. When two nouns are joined by using ‘with’, the pronou agrees with the noun coming before ‘with’. Examples:

(a) The boy with his parents has gone to see a movie.

(b) The children with their parents have gone to picnic.

10. When two different nouns are joined by either… or; neither… nor, the pronoun is used according to the numb and gender of the second noun.

Examples:

(a) Either your sister or you have done your work. (b) Neither the students nor the teacher was in his class.

11. The pronoun coming after ‘than’ must be in the same case as that coming before ‘than’. Examples:

(a) She plays better than I.

(b)His elder brother is more intelligent than he.

12. Many a’ always takes a singular pronoun and singular verb.

Example:

Many a soldier has met his death in the battlefield.

Small Towns and Rivers :  Appreciation

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Prafulla Mahure
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The poem Small Towns and Rivers written by Mamang Dai describes a landscape and Nature. The poem is included in std 12 English for the study of literature, poetic devices, appreciation and poetic Creativity.

Icebreaker Activities on Small Towns and Rivers

Small Towns and Rivers :  Appreciation


Summary of Small Towns and Rivers

“Small Towns and Rivers” by Mamang Dai is a collection of poems that explores the essence of life in small towns and the significance of rivers in shaping human experiences. Through vivid imagery and lyrical language, Dai evokes the nostalgia, simplicity, and interconnectedness of small-town life. She reflects on the passage of time, the rhythms of nature, and the memories that are woven into the fabric of rivers and communities.The poems celebrate the beauty and resilience of rural landscapes, as well as the deep sense of belonging and community that exists in small towns. Dai pays homage to the rivers that flow through these landscapes, symbolizing both the continuity of life and the transient nature of existence.Overall, “Small Towns and Rivers” is a poignant exploration of the human connection to place, memory, and the natural world. It invites readers to reflect on their own experiences of belonging and the profound impact that landscapes and waterways can have on shaping identity and collective memory.





3 (A) Read the given extract and complete the activities given below: (10)


Small towns always remind me of death.
My hometown lies calmly amidst the trees,
it is always the same,
in summer or winter,
with the dust flying,
or the wind howling down the gorge.
Just the other day someone died.
In the dreadful silence we wept
looking at the sad wreath of tuberoses.
Life and death, life and death,
only the rituals are permanent.
The river has a soul.
In the summer it cuts through the land
like a torrent of grief. Sometimes,sometimes, I think it holds its breath
seeking a land of fish and stars
The river has a soul.
It knows, stretching past the town,
from the first drop of rain to dry earth
and mist on the mountaintops,
the river knows
the immortality of water.
A shrine of happy pictures
marks the days of childhood.
Small towns grow with anxiety
for the future.
The dead are placed pointing west.
When the soul rises
it will walk into the golden east,
into the house of the sun.
In the cool bamboo,
restored in sunlight,
life matters, like this.
In small towns by the river
we all want to walk with the gods.


A1. True or False: (02)
i. River is a dominant natural phenomenon in the poem.
ii. Her hometown looks beautiful only in rainy season.
iii. The souls of the beloved ones always dwell in the natural elements all around
iv. The river knows the immortality of water
A1. Choose: (02)
Choose the correct option and complete the statement.
i. Small towns always remind the poet of ……………………
1) Joy 2) life
3) death 4) hope
ii. The …………… flying and ………………………………. howling down the
gorge.
1) Aeroplane, ship 2) kite, river
3) sound, storm 4) dust, wind
iii. In summer season, the river cuts through the land means ……………….
1) there is water everywhere 2) scarcity of water
3) water gushing everywhere 4) torrential rain it is always the same in summer or winter”
Identify the figure of speech used here.
A4. Poetic Devices: (02)
“a sad wreath of tuberoses”
Name and explain the figure of speech used in the above line.
A4. Poetic Devices: (02)
“life and death, life and death”
Identify the figure of speech used here.
A4. Poetic Devices: (02)
“in the dreadful silence we wept”
Name and explain the figure of speech used in the above line.
A4. Poetic Devices: (02)
Name and explain the figure of speech used in the line
“The River has a soul”
A5. Poetic Creativity: (02)
Small towns always remind me of death
My hometown lies calmly amidst the trees
It is always the same.
In summer or winter
Replace the underlined words and make use of different words to
compose a meaningful stanza.
A5. Poetic creativity: (02)
The river has a soul
…………………………….
…………………………….
Seeking a land of fish and stars.
A5. Poetic creativity: (02)
Compose two lines of your own on the theme,” I am a rive

it is always the same in summer or winter”
Identify the figure of speech used here.
A4. Poetic Devices: (02)
“a sad wreath of tuberoses”
Name and explain the figure of speech used in the above line.
A4. Poetic Devices: (02)
“life and death, life and death”
Identify the figure of speech used here.
A4. Poetic Devices: (02)
“in the dreadful silence we wept”
Name and explain the figure of speech used in the above line.
A4. Poetic Devices: (02)
Name and explain the figure of speech used in the line
“The River has a soul”
A5. Poetic Creativity: (02)
Small towns always remind me of death
My hometown lies calmly amidst the trees
It is always the same.
In summer or winter
Replace the underlined words and make use of different words to
compose a meaningful stanza.
A5. Poetic creativity: (02)
The river has a soul
…………………………….
…………………………….
Seeking a land of fish and stars.
A5. Poetic creativity: (02)
Compose two lines of your own on the theme,” I am a rive

Brainstorming on Small Towns and Rivers

Discuss the importance of Nature in the lives of the people from the Northeastern part of India as expressed in the poem with reference to-


(a) Flowers
(b) River
(c) Bamboo
(d) East


(A2) (i) The poet has described her small town in Arunachal Pradesh. Pick out
the lines that describe the poet’s town.     

  Small towns always remind me of death.
My hometown lies calmly amidst the trees,
it is always the same,
in summer or winter,
with the dust flying,
or the wind howling down the gorge.    These lines describe the poet Mamang Dai’s town.

ii) Match column ‘A’ with column ‘B’.
A B


Cool.                        Silence
Happy                     Earth
Dreadful                 Bamboo
Dry                          Pictures


(A4) (i) Read the expression ‘a sad wreath of tuberoses. ‘Is the wreath sad?’ Explain the figure of speech.

Transferred Epithate  : An adjective ‘sad’ is transferred from man to wreath.


(ii) List and explain the metaphorical expressions from the poem. For example,
‘torrent of grief.’


(iii) ‘The river has a soul.’
‘Life and death.’
These are the two expressions that are repeated in the poem; but both of
them indicate different figures of speech. Find out and discuss.

‘The river has a soul.’ : Personification – The river is described as human being as having a soul.

‘Life and death.’ : Antithesis – The contrasting (opposite) words life and death are juxtaposed together.


(iv) Find out the beauty of the free verse reflected in this poem.


(A5) (i) Prepare the arguments for group discussion on the topic –
‘A balanced progress never harms the Nature.’


(ii) Compose 4 to 6 lines on ‘Gift of the Seasons’.


(iii) Write an appreciation of the poem ‘Small Towns and Rivers’. Refer to the
earlier poems for the points to be covered for appreciation.

Appreciation for “Small Towns and Rivers”

An appreciation for the poem Small Towns and Rivers

“Small Towns and Rivers” by Mamang Dai is a beautiful and haunting poem that perfectly captures the essence of life in small towns and the way the rivers that run through them shape our lives and memories. Dai’s use of imagery and language is truly masterful, painting vivid pictures in the reader’s mind of the lush landscape and the people who call these towns home. The poem is both nostalgic and melancholic, reminding us of the beauty and simplicity of small-town life, while also acknowledging its limitations and the struggles of its inhabitants. Overall, “Small Towns and Rivers” is a powerful and moving tribute to a way of life that is rapidly disappearing, and a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit. The poem also touches on the universal themes of change and the passage of time, as the towns and rivers mentioned in the poem change and evolve over time, just as we do. The poem is a reminder that, despite these changes, the memories of the people and places we hold dear will always remain with us. The powerful imagery in the poem is a testament to Mamang Dai’s gift for storytelling, as she brings to life the sights, sounds, and emotions of small-town life with stunning clarity and detail. The language of the poem is both evocative and poetic, imbuing it with a sense of mystery and wonder.

In conclusion, “Small Towns and Rivers” is a true gem of contemporary poetry, a moving tribute to the small towns and rivers that shape our lives and a beautiful celebration of the resilience and strength of the human spirit. It is a poem that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds, reminding us of the importance of preserving our memories and the legacies of the places and people we hold dear.

 

        

She Walks in Beauty

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Prafulla Mahure
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She Walks In Beauty

Appreciation : She Walks In Beauty

Lord Byron was a famous English Romantic poet and also a satirist. His composition ‘Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage’ made him immensely popular in England.

          The poem ‘She Walks in Beauty’ is a short lyrical poem.  It celebrates the female beauty. The poet describes an unnamed woman who is exceptionally striking. Byron compares her to the night sky describing her serene and perfect beauty. The poem is generally thought to be a love poem. But the poet never actually declares his love for this lady.

          The poem is divided in three stanzas of six lines each. The poem is full of soft sounds and rhythm. The poem is abundant with poetic devices. Simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration and antithesis are striking figures of speech in the poem. Imagery has made the poem effective.

          The poet describes not only her external appearance but also her inner goodness. The real beauty is not the appearance of the person but lies at heart.

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Figures of Speech: Poetic Devices

1. Simile: She walks in beauty like the night, of cloudless climes and starry skies

2. Alliteration: a.  starry skies b. day denies c. where thoughts serenly sweet express d. Cloudless climes

3. Metaphor : raven tress

4. Personification: day denies , the smiles win

5. Antithesis  : a. And all that’s best of dark and bright.    b. One shade the more, one rays the less

Question and Answers

She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that‟s best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes;
Thus mellowed to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
One shade the more, one ray the less,
Had half impaired the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven tress,
Or softly lightens o‟er her face;
Where thoughts serenely sweet express,
How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
And on that cheek, and o‟er that brow,
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,
The smiles that win, the tints that glow,
But tell of days in goodness spent,
A mind at peace with all below,
A heart whose love is innocent!

Summary

“She Walks in Beauty” by Lord Byron is a poem that celebrates the elegance and grace of a woman’s beauty. The speaker describes the woman’s physical appearance, praising her radiant eyes and glowing complexion. However, what sets her apart is not just her outward beauty, but also her inner goodness and purity. The poem emphasizes the harmony between her external loveliness and her virtuous character, suggesting that true beauty encompasses both physical and moral qualities. Overall, “She Walks in Beauty” is a tribute to the timeless allure of feminine grace and virtue.

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A1. Factual: Complete the statements.

  • 1. The climate in the poem is …………….
  • 2. The woman in the poem has the best of……. and …… .
  • 3. The colour of the woman’s hair is…….

Ans: 1. The climate in the poem is cloudless. 2. The woman in the poem has the best of dark and bright. 3. The colour of the woman’s hair is as black as raven.

A2. Inference: Describe the woman in the poem.

Ans : The poet describes a woman in this poem. She is beautiful. Her beauty is like the night of starry skies. All the best aspects belongs to her. Her hair are as black as raven. Her face is soft and lightened.

A3 PRT : “Beauty lies in the eyes of beholder”Explain

Ans : It is rightly said that beauty lies in the eyes of beholder. It is not the thing or place or person that has beauty. The same is beautiful for one and not for other. Different person has different perspective towards a thing of beauty. For some antique is beautiful where as for some modern decorative art is beautiful.

A4 Identify the figures of speech. a) She walks in beauty like the night. b) The smiles that win

a) She walks in beauty like the night. Simile: A woman walking is compared to night. b) The smiles that win : Personification: Smile is personified.

A5. Compose a poem of at least 4 to 6 lines on beauty of your town. Beauty and Inner Qualities







Poetic Creativity: (02)
Compose four lines of your own on the Theme,” The real beauty”

The real beauty is in the soul
Not just in the face that we behold
Kindness, love, and empathy
Are what make a person truly lovely

A5. Poetic Creativity: (02)
Compose a poem of four lines on “Beauty of Nature”

Nature’s beauty is beyond compare
With its breathtaking sights and scents so rare
The vibrant hues of flowers and trees
Are a testament to the beauty of nature’s decree


A5. Poetic creativity: (02)
“And on that cheek, and “O‟ er that brow
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent
Replace the underlined words by another and compose a stanza.


“And on that cheek, and ‘neath that brow
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent now
The smiles that grace, the hues that flow
But tell of joys that heart does know.”

Activity Set 2


A1. Choose: (02)
Choose the appropriate option and complete the sentences.
a) The beauty of the lady is compared with ………………………………
i) Tree ii) Monalissa
iii) Cloudless starry night iv) Rose flower


b) Her face expresses ………………….
i) Thoughts serenely and sweetly ii) Anger and emotions violently
iii) Regret and repentance iv) Loneliness and sadness.


c) The lady‟s hair
i) light in colour ii) wavy and black
iii) yellow / golden iv) grey and white


d) The mind of the lady is ……………………………………
i) Cruel and selfish ii) dirty and prejudiced
iii) devilish and repulsive iv) at peace with all below a heart.


A1. True or false State whether the following statements are true or false.


i. The poem depicts not only external beauty but also inner beauty of the lady. True
ii. The lady in the poem has a winning smile and a glowing skin. True
iii. The phrase,‟ dwelling place” here refers to the native place. False
iv. Beauty is a perfection achieved though harmony and this is the key element of
this poem. True


A2. Describe: (02)
Inner beauty v/s Outer beauty in context with the above extract. Ans : Outer beauty: The woman in the poem has black hair, expressive face, glowing tints. Inner beauty: The woman in the poem is described as peaceful and innocent.



A3. Personal Response: (02)
“When you feel beautiful, you are beautiful,” do you think it is true? Explain with suitable examples. Ans: Yes , I think


A3. Personal Response: (02)
“Do not judge a book by its cover,” do you think this proverb justify this extract. Share your views in about fifty words.


A4. Poetic Devices: (02)
“She walks in beauty like the night of cloudless climes and starry skies”
Name and explain the figure of speech used in the above line.

Simile: The beauty of the lady is compared with cloudless starry night.


A4. Poetic Devices: (02)
“And all that‟s best of dark and bright”
Identify the figure of speech used here. Ans : Antithesis: Opposite ideas ‘dark and bright’ are put together.


A4. Poetic Devices: (02)
Pick out an example of ALLITERATION from the given extract. Ans : cloudless climes ; day denies.


A4. Poetic Devices: (02)
“Where thoughts serenely sweet express
How pure, how dear their dwelling place”
Name and explain the figure of speech used here. Ans : Alliteration: The consonantal sound ‘s’ is repeated pleasingly.

Activity Set 3

A1. Complete the web by writing down the words describing the lady in the extract. (02)
A2. Give reason: (02)
The lady in the poem has a winning smile and a glowing skin. According to the poet she is blessed with these things
A3. Beauty lies in the eyes of beholder”. We all know this saying. Explain your views about it in about five to six sentences.
A4. Poetic device: (02)
i. Write down the rhyme scheme and rhyming pairs of the second
stanza of the given extract
A5. Creativity: (02)
Compose FOUR lines on „Beauty of Nature‟.

Answer:

A1. The words describing the lady in the extract could be: graceful, charming, elegant, alluring, attractive, beautiful, and radiant.

A2. The poet describes the lady in the poem as having a winning smile and a glowing skin because they are two physical traits that are commonly associated with beauty. The poet likely views these traits as blessings because they enhance the lady’s appearance and make her even more beautiful in their eyes.

A3. The saying “beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder” suggests that beauty is subjective and can vary from person to person. It means that what one person finds beautiful, another person may not. It also suggests that beauty is not just about physical appearance but can also be influenced by personal preferences and cultural values. In my view, this saying highlights the importance of individual perspectives and reminds us not to judge others based on their physical appearance.

A4. The rhyme scheme of the second stanza of the given extract is AABB. The rhyming pairs are “art”/”heart” and “grace”/”face”.

A5.

The beauty of nature is everywhere to see,
In the towering mountains and the vast blue sea,
In the blooming flowers and the rustling trees,
It fills our hearts with wonder and sets our spirits free.





Effective Appeal Writing in 9 Steps

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Prafulla Mahure
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Appeal Writing

Maharashtra Board of Education has included appeal writing in the syllabus of std 12. Students should prepare the appeal writing not only for the exam but as a part of future career option. Working in different position one has to prepare appeal for the institution or organization. The skill learn in school/ college life can be useful in further life. One should acquire skills beyond the examination point of view.

9 Steps for appeal writing

  • Title : Cyclone Relief And You (CRY)
  • Heralding : Dear Friends Listen To Call ; Come one Come All
  • Statement of the Problem : Cyclone claims 1000 lives in Orissa
  • Consequences : No food ……. No Clothe… No shelter
  • Remedial Solution : We need YOU _____ Remember, little help can work wonders
  • Appeal : Do all the good you can, …… Join us for the noble cause.
  • Contact Address : Students Relief Fund , Lokmanya Vidyalaya , Warora
  • Logo Mark : CRY
  • Signature Line : Service to Mankind is Service God

Required Skills for Appeal Writing

  • Use of imperative sentences to appeal
  • Good and effective adjectives to describe
  • Use of Metaphor
  • Poetic Creativity

Make an appeal

Prepare an appeal to help the affected ones by natural calamities.

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Effective Appeal Writing in 9 Steps
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English Grammar for Competitive Exams: Do as directed.

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English Grammar For Competitive Exams

In India many students prepare for competitive exams Staff Selection, BITs, MPSC, UPSC, probationary officer etc. These students should prepare English Grammar for competitive exams separately so that they get edge over the ranking. In competitive exams sets MCQ type questions on Basic English Grammar and vocabulary which we study as do as directed in our school and college.

English Grammar for Competitive Exams. Do as directed 1-10.

1) Pick out the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the following word: Cite

1) Recollect 2) Quote 3) Number

4) Illustrate

2) Identify the type of clause in the following sentence.

Forgive us as we forgive our enemies,

1) Adverb clause 2) Adjective clause 3) Noun clause 4) None of the above

3) Choose the correct verb. Either Pratap or Pradeep__ done this mischief.

1) have 2) has 3) are 4) will

4) Fill in the blank. Twelve inches …….. a foot.

1) makes 2) made

3) making 4) make

5) Choose the correct alternative for: He fell asleep while he …………

1) was reading

2) is reading

3) has been reading

4) had read

6) Point out the correct sentence:

1) Iron is chemical element.

2) An iron is chemical element.

3) Iron is a chemical element.

4) The iron is a chemical element.



7) Choose the correct pronoun.. do you wish to see?

1) Who

2) Whom

3) Whose

4) None of the above



8) He said, “Please help me.” Choose the option with the correct indirect form of the above.

1) He pleased me to help me.

2) He requested me to help him

3) He ordered me about helping

4) He said I need help

9) Use the correct phrase in the blank:___is human.

1) To err

2) The err

3) Err

4) Error

10) None of us knew the way. The correct tag-question for the sentence above is

1) did we ? 2) did us? 3) didn’t we? 4) didn’t us?

Do as directed 11-15: English For Competitive Exams



11) Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. She is afraid——-frogs.

1) by

2) for

3) of

4) with



12) He was standing…………the wall. Write the correct preposition in the blank space from the given options:

1) than

4) against

2) to

3) from



13) Choose the correct alternative: He has not been well ……. yesterday.

1) since

2) by

3) of

4) before



14) It is a very fantastic feeling. What will be correct exclamatory of this sentence:

1) How fantastic feeling it is!

2) What a fantastic feeling it is!

3) What a very fantastic feeling it is!

4) None of these

15) ‘Choose the correct conjunction to fill in the blank: The boy was punished……. he had broken the cup .

1) so

2) but

3) because

4) therefore

English For Competitive Exams : Memorable Nouns

Find the error.

Directions (Qs. 1-15): Read each of the following sentences to find out if there is any error in it. The error if any will be in one part, (A), (B), (C) or (D) of the sentence which you have to mark. If there is no error mark ‘E”. Find the error is an important aspect in English Grammar for Competitive Exams.

1. She has gone(A)/to the market(B)/to buy(C)/a scissor.(D)/No error(E).

Ans: She has gone(A)/to the market(B)/to buy(C)/a scissor.(D)/No error(E). Correct one is ‘ a pair of scissors’

2. The child(A)/broke his(B)/ father’s spectacle(C)/ while playing. (D)/No error(E).

Ans: The child(A)/broke his(B)/ father’s spectacle(C)/ while playing. (D)/No error(E). Correct one is ‘spectacles’.
3. During the past year(A)/a series of (B)/lectures were(C)/delivered. (D)/No error(E).

Ans: During the past year(A)/a series of (B)/lectures were(C)/delivered. (D)/No error(E). Correct one is ‘lectures was’

4. Economics are(A)/a difficult subject(B)/for me(C)/to understand. (D)/No error(E).

Ans: Economics are(A)/a difficult subject(B)/for me(C)/to understand. (D)/No error(E). Correct one is ‘ Economics is’.
5. Most of (A)/the persons(B)/had fled(C)/to safer areas.(D)/No error(E).

Ans: Most of (A)/the persons(B)/had fled(C)/to safer areas.(D)/No error(E). Correct one is ‘the people’

6 . Water and wind (A)/are essential(B)/for all(C)/living beings.(D)/No error(E).

Ans: Water and wind (A)/are essential(B)/for all(C)/living beings.(D)/No error(E). Correct phrase is ‘Water and air’


7.My brother and myself (A) went to (B)/collect (C)/the money(D)/No error (E).

Ans: My brother and myself (A) went to (B)/collect (C)/the money(D)/No error (E). Correct usage is ‘My brother and I’.

8. Much of the boys (A)/had already(B)/left(C)/the class.(D)/No error(E).

Ans : Much of the boys (A)/had already(B)/left(C)/the class.(D)/No error(E). Correct usage is ” Many of the boys’ Many used for countable noun.

9. Fortunately (A)/only the little(B)/money has (C)/ been stolen (D)/No error(E)

Ans: Fortunately (A)/only the little(B)/money has (C)/ been stolen (D)/No error(E). Correct usage is ‘ only a little’

10.Such a man (A)/is happy (B)/who has (C)/a few cares. (D)/No error(E).

Ans: Such a man (A)/is happy (B)/who has (C)/a few cares. (D)/No error(E). Correct usage is ‘ few cares’.

11. She is more shorter than her brother.( Spot the error)

Ans. She is shorter than her brother.

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