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Nouns and Their Adjective Forms

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Nouns and Their Adjective Forms

Nouns and adjectives are the important parts of speech. One should learn the formation of words such as making adjective from noun. Here is a list of such word formation.



Nouns and Their Adjective Forms Nouns and Their Adjective Forms
NOUNSADJECTIVESNOUNSADJECTIVES
Accident अपघातaccidental अपघातीmusic संगीतmusical संगीतमय
Anger रागangry रागीष्टnation राष्ट्रnational राष्ट्रीय
Beauty सौंदर्यbeautiful सुंदरnature निसर्गnatural नैसर्गिक
Boy मुलगाboyish पोरकटnoise आवाजnoisy गजबज
Care काळजीcarefulकाळजीपुर्वकnorth उत्तरnorthern उत्तरेकडिल
Caution सावधानताcautious सावधparent पालक, आई-वडिलparental आई-वडिलाचे/कडिल
Centre मध्यcentral मध्यवर्तीpeace शांतीpeaceful शांतता
Child मुल, बाळchildish/childlike बालीशperson व्यक्तीpersonal वैयक्तीक
China चिनChinese चीनीpity दयाpitiful दयाळु
Circle वर्तुळcircular वर्तुळाकारpoison विषpoisonous विषारी
Comfort आरामcomfortable आरामदायीpoverty दारिद्र्यpoor गरीब,
Comedy विनोदcomical विनोदीpride गर्वproud गर्विष्ठ
Cowardness भीत्रेपणाcoward भीत्राquarrel भांडनquarrelsome भांडनखोर
Cruelty क्रुरताcruel क्रुरresponsibility जबाबदारीresponsible जबाबदार
Culture संस्कॄतीcultural सांस्क्रुतिकscience विग्यान,विदद्याणscientific वैद्न्यानीक
Danger धोकाdangerous धोकादायकsense जाणsensible
Day दिवसdaily दैनिकsilk रेशमsilky रेशमी
Disaster प्रकोपdisastrousskill कौश्यल्यskilful कौश्यल्यवान
Distance अंतरdistant दुरचेsmoke धुरsmoky धुसर
Duty कर्तव्यdutiful कर्तव्यनिष्ट, dutiablesorrow दु:खsorrowful दु:खी
East पूर्वeastern पौर्वात्यsouth दक्षिणsouthern दाक्षिणात्य
Europe युरोपEuropean युरोपचेspeed वेगspeedy वेगवान
Faith विश्वासfaithful विश्वासुstar ताराstarry तारांकित
Fame प्रसीद्धिfamous प्रसीध्दstone दगडstony खडकाळ
Father वडिलfatherly वडिलकिचेstorm वादळstormy वादळी
Fear भितीfearful भितीदायकstrength ताकद, शक्तीstrong मजबुत
Fever तापfeverish तापासारखेsuccess यशsuccessful यशस्वी
Foolishness मुर्खपणाfoolish ,fool मुर्खsun सुर्यsunny स्वच्छ उन
Fortune भाग्यfortunate भाग्यशालीtail शेपटीtailless शेपटीहिन
FranceFrenchtalent हुशारी, बुध्दिtalented बुध्दिमान
Friend मित्रfriendly मैत्रीपुर्णterror भीतिterrible भीतिदायक
Fury रागfurious रागावलेलाthirst तहानthirsty तहानलेला
Girl मुलगिgirlish मुलिसारखाthought विचारthoughtful विचारशिल
Glory वैभवglorious वैभवशालीthoughtthoughtless विचारहिन
God इश्वरgodly इश्वरीtrouble त्रासtroublesome त्रासदायक
Gold सोनेgoldenसोनेरिtruth सत्यtruthful सत्यवादि
Harm जखम/ इजाharmful हानीकारकvalue मुल्यvaluable मुल्यवान
Height उंचीhigh उंचvictory विजयvictorious विजयी
HeroHeroicwar युध्दwarlike युध्दसद्रुश्य
Hunger भुखhungry भुखेलाwater पाणीwatery पाणिदार
India भारतIndian भारतियwave लाटwavy लाटेसमान
Joy आनंदjoyful आंनदीwest पश्चिमwestern पाश्चिमात्य
Law कायदाlawful कायदेशिरwind हवाwindy हवेशीर
Length लांबीlong लांबwinter हिवाळाwintry हीव
Life जीवनlive, lively जीवंतwisdom चातुर्यwise चतुर
Love प्रेमlovely प्रेमळwood लाकुडwooden लाकडी
Man मानुसmanly माणसाप्रमानेwoolwoollen
mountain पर्वतmountainous पर्वतीयyear वर्षyearly वार्षिक
　　youth तारुण्यyoung/youthful तरुण
Nouns and Their Adjective Forms

Nouns and Their Adjective Forms Parts of Speech

Do as Directed

Pick out the pair of adjective and noun from each sentence.

1. The old dress had too many pockets.

2. My younger brother won the race.

3. We should eat at the Indian restaurant today.

4. I like eating juicy fruits.

5. My new sweater is very comfortable.

6. Martha adores her kind mother.

7. Fluffy omelets taste the best.

8. Short kids must stand in the front of the line.

9. Our new furniture look great in our living room.

10. The girl with the blue eyes moved here yesterday.

11. She came back because the local train was too late.

12. Thomas asked his elder sister to drive him to the stadium.

13. I tried listening to the informative speech but I fell asleep.

Important Uses of Unless

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Uses of Unless
Uses of Unless

Uses of Unless and uses of if …. not


Unless is used to express negative condition. Unless you read more examples, you will not understand the uses of unless. Unless can be replaced with if… not without changing the meaning.

Rewrite the following sentences using ‘unless’ in place of ‘If…..not’
Steps:
1. Put  Unless in place of  ‘if ‘. 
2. Remove ‘do not , does not, not’ . 
3. Add s/es to the verb if you remove “does not” . 
4. Write remaining sentence. 
5. Using ‘unless’ in place of ‘If’ (in case ‘not’ is missing ) means you have to make other  part negative if is Affirmative and vice versa . 

Learn the following examples of uses of unless and if….not

1. If the cart is not ready, we will go on foot.
     Unless the cart is ready, we will go on foot.
2. We will miss the train if we do not start now.
     We will miss the train unless we start now.
3. If Seema does not submit the assignment today, she will loose her marks.
     Unless Seema submits the assignment today, she will loose her marks.
4. If marketing is not in the hands of farmers’ organizations, they will not get a good realization of their efforts.
    Unless marketing is in the hands of farmers’ organizations, they will not get a good realization of their efforts.
5. If you do not water the plants, they will not grow.
      Unless you water the plants, they will not grow.
6. If you study, you will pass.
     Unless you study, you will not pass.
7. If you work hard, you will not fail.
     Unless you work hard, you will fail.
Rewrite the following sentences using ‘If…..not’ in place of ‘unless’

1. I will join you, unless I am working on Sunday.
     I will join you if I am not working on Sunday.
2. Rajesh normally comes on time, unless his train is late.
     Rajesh normally comes on time if his train is not late.
3. Unless we curb poverty, we will be a poor nation.
     If we do not curb poverty, we will be a poor nation.
4. Unless rural India becomes socially and economically free, there will be no true progress.
      If rural India does not become socially and economically free, there will be no true progress.
5. Unless the plants get sunlight, they will not grow.
     If the plants do not get sunlight, they will not grow.

Conditionals


  1. If it comes to sacrifice, whatever best and grand we have, it will be done for India .   
  2. If you read, you will understand.                 
  3.  (If + present tense, future form)                                                                          
  4. The above clause indicates the condition in present and its effect in future.
  5. If I won a lottery, I would help the poor.  
  6. If I got a degree, I would get a job.                                                                                              
  7. (If +past tense, past of future {would+ v1})                                                                          
  8.  The above clause expresses hypothetical condition. It refers to impossible or contrasting fact.
  9. If Ramesh had participated in the competition, he would have won .   
  10. If doctor had examined him, he would have survived.                                          
  11.   (If + Past Perfect, would have +v3)                                             
  12. The above clause expresses unfulfilled conditions. It is used to express regrets/excuses.


Now complete the following sentences:

  1. If the Himalayas are in jeopardy, the Sahyadri of Maharashtra ______ (protect) it.
  2. If you come to the library, we _____________(complete) the project.
  3. If Geeta _________(send) an application, she would have got the job.
  4. If my friends came late, I ____________(wait) for them.
  5. If the girls didn’t tease Sarita so much , she __________(spend) more time in the office.
  6. If I got an invitation, I ___________ (go) there.
  7. If it ______(get) hot tonight, I’ll switch on the fan.

Key

  1. If the Himalayas are in jeopardy, the Sahyadri of Maharashtra will protect.
  2. If you come to the library, we will complete the project.
  3. If Geeta had sent an application, she would have got the job.
  4. If my friends came late, I would wait for them.
  5. If the girls didn’t tease Sarita so much , she would spend more time in the office.
  6. If I got an invitation, I would go there.
  7. If it gets hot tonight, I’ll switch on the fan.

Complete the sentences supplying appropriate clause. One is done for you

1. If you do wear mask, ……,.        1. If you do wear mask, you will be safe form covid.

2. Unless you wear mask, ……..

3. If he does not work hard, ……

4. Unless he works hard, …….

5. If you do not follow the traffic rules, ………

6. Unless you practice, ……

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2.3 There is Another Sky- Inspirational Poem

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There is Another Sky
There is Another Sky

The poem “There is Another Sky” written by Emily Dickinson conveys a message of hope and positivity. The speaker describes a metaphorical place of beauty and serenity, contrasting it with the hardships of the world. They invite someone, addressed as “my brother,” to share in the tranquility and beauty of this other world, where nature is evergreen and free from frost. The poem encourages focusing on the brighter aspects of life, even in the face of challenges, and offers a sense of optimism and comfort.

Icebreaking Activities on There is Another Sky

(i) Life is an amalgam of happy and sad moments. Think of such moments in your life, pair with your classmate and share both the aspects of life.

Happy MomentsSad Moments
1. Winning the first prize in a competition
Losing your mobile, bicycle or wallet
2. Getting admission in the college of our choiceNot getting admission
3. Meeting old friendsParting from friends

(ii) Discuss with your partner and find proverbs, idioms or phrases of similar meaning to the one given and fill them in the stars given below:

2.3 There is Another Sky- Inspirational Poem
2.3 There is Another Sky- Inspirational Poem
2.3 There is Another Sky- Inspirational Poem

Here are some proverbs that convey hope and optimism:

1. “Every cloud has a silver lining.”
2. “Hope springs eternal.”
3. “There’s light at the end of the tunnel.”
4. “Where there’s life, there’s hope.”
5. “Tomorrow is a new day.”
6. “The darkest hour has only sixty minutes.”
7. “After the rain comes the sunshine.”
8. “Keep your chin up.”
9. “Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.”
10. “A positive attitude can turn a storm into a sprinkle.”

These proverbs emphasize the idea that hope and optimism can lead to positive outcomes, even in challenging circumstances.

(i) When we look at the sky, we find several objects. They stand for something or the other. Complete the following table by finding the significance of the given objects. One example is given to you.

Sr. No.Celestial BodiesAssociation
1.The SunPower, Heat, Energy, Commitment etc.
2.The Moon  Beauty, Light , Calmness, Love etc
3.The Rainbow  Unity, Beauty , Hope, etc
4.The StarsLight, Eternity, Guide, etc

(ii) Colours mentioned in the hexagons given below, are associated with something or the other. Discuss with your partner and fill in the blanks.

2.3 There is Another Sky- Inspirational Poem

Brainstorming

There is another sky,
Ever serene and fair,
And there is another sunshine,
Though it be darkness there;
Never mind faded forests, 
Austin,Never mind silent fields—
Here is a little forest,
Whose leaf is ever green;
Here is a brighter garden,
Where not a frost has been;
In its unfading flowers
I hear the bright bee hum:
Prithee, my brother,
Into my garden come!


-Emily Dickinson

(A1) (i) Imagine your younger sister is not paying attention to her studies and is seen wasting time playing games on her cell-phone. Suggest some ways that will help her to concentrate on her studies and overcome her bad habit.
Ans : Hey, Amruta, you are not paying attention to your study . It’s a bad habit to play games on cellphone. You should keep in mind that it makes one lazy for everything and busy for nothing. You should be crazy for books. Work hard to be Lord.
(ii) You have noticed that many of your classmates are not interested in outdoor games or participating in co-curricular activities. Discuss some ways in which they will be encouraged to participate in activities.
Ans: The College should organise outdoor games. Participation in at least two activities should be made compulsory. Winners should get reward and certificate. The certificate should have weightage in the exam.

Poetic Creativity

(iii) Let’s compose a poem. Two lines are given. Add two of your own.

There is another sky,
Ever serene and fair
Get up and fly
Wait not , ride on mare

(A2) (i) Discuss with your partner and complete the web, highlighting the sad and gloomy aspects of life mentioned in the first part of the poem.

2.3 There is Another Sky- Inspirational Poem
Std 11 English solutions

(ii) The poet encourages her brother in the second part of the poem by telling him about the brighter side of life. Discuss with your partner and make a list of the expressions in the poem that mean encouragement.
(a) Brighter garden
(b) unfading flower
(c) bright bee hum
(iii) The poet has described two different shades of human feelings by using imagery of various forces of Nature in the poem. Pick out the terms or phrases that describe them. Complete the table given below. One is done for you.

NatureFeelings
Faded forestsSad/gloomy
Silent fieldsloneliness
Bright bee humjoy
There is another sky


(A3) ‘Never mind faded forests, Austin’. The word ‘faded’ means to become dim or faint. The word describes the forests that have become faint or dim in appearance. Now go through the poem again and complete the table.

Describing WordObjectExplanation
1. fadedforestsThe forests have become faint or dim in appearance
2. silentfieldsThe field has no trace of birds.
3. unfadingflowerThe flower that mains on tree forever.
4. brightbeeThe bee is excited.
There is another sky

Poetic Devices

(A4) ‘I hear the bright bee hum.’ The poet has used the word ‘hum’ that indicates the sound made by the bee. This is an example of Onomatopoeia. The poet has used different figures of speech like alliteration, inversion and hyperbole in the poem. Identify them and pick out the lines accordingly.
(a) Hyperbole – In its unfading flowers
(b) Alliteration – bright bee, faded forest
(c) Inversion – into my garden come
(A5) Imagine your friend is a table tennis champion who has won the semi-final in the inter-collegiate championship. Due to over confidence, she neither practices nor does she take her opponent seriously. This may result in her losing the final. Suggest some ways to make her aware of the importance of hard work and regular practice.

Activity Questions based on the poem



1. Complete the statement.

a) The speaker describes “another sky” as ……

b) The speaker refers to ……………as a “little forest” in the poem.

Ans : The speaker describes “another sky” as a place or state of being that is serene and beautiful.

The speaker refers to a place which is evergreen as a “little forest” in the poem.


2. Explain “There is another sunshine, though it be darkness there”.

Ans : The speaker means that even in a place or situation that might seem dark or challenging, there is a different kind of brightness or positivity that can be found.


3. Explain how the speaker encourages someone with the lines “Never mind faded forests, Austin, never mind silent fields”.

Ans: The speaker encourages someone, presumably named Austin, to not dwell on or be discouraged by the fading forests and silent fields, suggesting there’s something better to focus on.



4. Write the significance of about the line “Here is a brighter garden, where not a frost has been”.

Ans: The line “Here is a brighter garden, where not a frost has been” emphasizes the idea that this other garden is free from cold and hardship, highlighting its beauty and purity.


5. Pick out sensory imagery used in the poem to describe the garden.

Ans: The poem uses sensory imagery such as the evergreen leaves in the little forest and the sound of the bright bee humming in the unfading flowers.


6. Write the message of the poem. Or State the emotions or feelings the poem conveys.

Ans: The poem conveys a sense of optimism, beauty, and the idea that even in difficult times, there is a place of serenity and joy that can be found.

Poetic Appreciation


(A6) (i) Use the following points and write an appreciation of the poem:
• About the poem, poet and title
• Theme
• Poetic style, language, poetic devices used in the poem
• Special features
• Message/values/morals in the poem
• Your opinion about the poem

The poem ‘There is Another Sky’ written by Emily Dickinson is an inspirational poem with a message of ‘never say-die’. It is a Petrarchan sonnet with octave and sestet. The poet is communicating to her brother through a letter. She encourages her brother not to get depressed under any circumstances and pleads with him to return home. Life is full of challenges; one can tackle the challenges with a positive attitude. The poem ends on an optimistic note. The brighter garden stands for choices that life offers to all.The poem is full of nature imagery. The poem expresses feelings of serenity through them. The poet has deployed various poetic devices in the poem. They are hyperbole, alliteration, inversion, metaphor and onomatopoeia.

Appreciation Video
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Simple Uses of Not only but also

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Uses of not only but also

Uses of Not only but also _ Not only —- but also हेच नव्हे तर ते सुद्धा

In the structure of not only — but also, the focus/stress is on the word ( noun, adjective, verb etc.) that follows but also. The conjunction Not only but also is used to join two subjects, two objects, two verbs, two adjectives and two adverbs.

व्यक्तिच्या एका गुणापेक्षा/क्रियेपेक्षा दुस‍र्‍या गुणावर/क्रियेवर भर देण्यासाठी ही रचना वापरते. not only—but also ने दोन कर्ते, कर्मे, क्रियापदे, विेशेषने जोडल्या जाते.
Gargie eats not only orange but also mango. गार्गी संत्रीच नव्हे तर आंबे देखील खाते.

Not only Ganesh but also Ramesh works as labourer. गणेशच नव्हे तर रमेश देखिल मजुर म्ह्णुन काम करतो.

Ramesh not only reads but also understands. रमेश वाचतोच असे नव्हे तर समजतो देखिल.

She is not only beautiful but also intelligent. ती सुंदरच नव्हे तर हुशार देखिल आहे.

He is not only clever but also hard working. Not only does the new Principal speak French, but he also speaks Spanish. John talks not only carelessly but also harshly. Not only she but also I am thinking of the wedding. They visited not only Italy but also Japan.

Use of Not only but also and transformation

  1. By removing ‘as well as’ or ‘and’, not only…. but also is used.
  2. not only is placed before the word joined by as well as or and.
  3. In place of ‘as well as’ or ‘and’ but also is placed.
Uses of Not only but also

1. as well as किंवा and काढुन त्या ऐवजी not only.. but also वापरतात.
2. as well as किंवा and ने जोडलेले दोन कर्ते, कर्मे, क्रियापदे, विेशेषने यापैकी पहिल्याच्या आधी not only ठेवतात .
3. as well as किंवा and च्या जागेवर but also ठेवतात.
4. दोन स्वतंत्र वाक्य not only.. but also ने जोड्तांना समान शब्द्समुह एकच वेळ वापारतात व भिन्न शब्दसमुह not only–but also ने जोड्तात.

Examples



1. The captain as well as the players is to blame for the shameful defeat.(Verb agrees with the first subject)
Not only the captain but also the players are to blame for the shameful defeat.
2. Boys and girls are given equal opportunity.
Not only boys but also girls are given equal opportunity.
3. Shivaji was a kind ruler and a good organizer.
Shivaji was not only a kind ruler but also a good organizer.
4. We have Durga. We have Laxmi.
We have not only Durga but also Laxmi.
5. They have booked our seats. They have sent us a telegram.
They have not only booked our seats but also sent us a telegram.
6. Both Narendra and Rahul are liable for the post.
Not only Narendra but Rahul also is liable for the post.
7. They were totally drenched and happy.
They were not only drenched totally but also happy.

 8. New insights have enabled the banks and finance companies to come with suitable plans.

New insights have enabled not only the banks but also finance companies to come with suitable plans

Examples of as well as and not only……. but also.

“As well as” and “not only… but also” are conjunctions used to link items in a list or items of equal importance.

Examples of “as well as”:

  • I enjoy playing tennis as well as basketball.
  • The store sells books as well as stationery.
  • He is fluent in French as well as Spanish.

Examples of “not only… but also”:

  • Not only does he play the guitar, but also the piano.
  • Not only is she smart, but also kind.
  • Not only do they offer a great menu, but also exceptional service.

Examples of converting the phrase “as well as” into “not only… but also”:

  • As well as playing tennis, he also enjoys basketball.
  • Not only does he enjoy playing tennis, but also basketball.
  • The store sells not only books but also stationery. becomes
  • The store sells stationery as well as books.
  • She is fluent in French as well as Spanish. becomes
  • Not only is she fluent in French, but also in Spanish.
  • As well as studying, she also works part-time. becomes
  • Not only does she study, but also works part-time.
  • He not only sings but also dances. becomes
  • He dances as well as sings.
  • The company offers not only training but also support. becomes
  • The company offers support as well as training.
  • As well as cooking, she also enjoys baking. becomes
  • Not only does she enjoy cooking, but also baking.
  • He not only runs but also swims. becomes
  • He swims as well as runs.

When two subjects (nouns) are connected by ‘not only……but also’ the verb should be used according to the second subject.

Not only the teacher but also the students are laughing.
Not only the students but also the principal was present.

When to Use a comma with not only but also

“Not only… but also” is a corelative conjunction for joining clauses and nouns. So, when you need to connect clauses that are independent sentences themselves, a comma is used to separate them. But when used to join nouns, a comma should not be used. Those children like not only cakes but also cheese. Not only do those children eat cookies every day during break time, but they also enjoy fruits when necessary.
LEARN As soon as / No sooner ….than
Check your understanding by taking the following test

English For MPSC – Solved Paper

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    English For MPSC

    The post English For MPSC is helpful for all kinds of competitive exams as well as to improve general understanding of English. Options in bold letters are the answers. Grammar for MPSC.

    1. You ought to be considerate towards your patients’.

    The model auxiliary italicized in the sentence above conveys

    (a) necessity (b) moral duty (c) obligation(d) mild compulsion

    2. Read the following sentence carefully and answer the given question:

    “The Captain and Coach of the hockey team attended the press conference”. What is the status of captain and coach in the sentence?

    (1) Captain and Coach are two different persons 

    (2) Captain and Coach is the same person

    (3) Captain and Coach are enemies of each other

    (4) Captain and Coach are friends

    3. He said to me, “Help him in settling the accounts”.

    3. Which of the following sentences correctly changes the sentence above into an Indirect speech?

    (a) He told me to help him in settling the accounts.

    (b) He persuaded me to help him in settling the accounts, 

    (c) He requested me to help him in settling the accounts.

    (d) He urged me to help him to settle the accounts.

    4. Grishma spoke with white heat.

    Select the correct meaning of the italicized.

    (1) Natural shrewdness

    (2)Intense passion

    (3) Plain voice

    (4)Cunning passion

    5. The word ‘avaricious’ is synonymous with

    (a) applicable (b) omnipresent (c) omniscient (d) greedy

    6. “One who lives for pleasure“. Which of the following words matches the meaning above?

    (a) Fanatic (c) Hedonist

    (b) Happy-go-lucky (d) Misogynist

    7. “Stop talking“.. Which of the following sentences changes the above imperative sentence into an interrogative sentence?

    (a) Did you stop talking?

    (b) Would you stop talking?

    (c) Will you stop talking?

    (d) Shall you stop talking? 

    8. Use proper punctuation in the blank space of the following sentence:

    I have no money —-therefore I cannot afford a servant.

    (1) , (comma)

    (2): (colon) 

    (3): (semicolon) 

    (4) – (hyphen)

    9. The italicized word in the given sentence is :

    “Notwithstanding the late hour, she attended the meeting as scheduled”. 

    (1) An adverb

    (2) Definite article 

    (3) Preposition

    (4) Auxiliary verb

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    10. Read the sentence carefully and identify what kind of conjunction the italicized word is :

    “He is saving some amount each month so that he can pay his college fees”. 

    (1) Compound conjunction

    (2) Correlative conjunction

    (3) Coordinating conjunction

    (4) Subordinating conjunction

    11. The military is going to lay a trap to arrest the terrorists’.

    The underlined form in the sentence above is used to convey

    (a) intention to perform a certain action in the near future

    (b) planned action

    (c) action in remote future

     (d) a great probability

    12. Choose the best meaning of the italicized word.

    She pirouetted across the stage.

    (1) Ran fast

    (3) Spoke loudly

    (2) Took a fast turn or spin.

    (4) Looked anxiously

    13. ————what you can afford.

    Complete the sentence choosing the correct alternative.

     (1) Work out (2) Work on (3) Work with (4)Work about

    14.Match the following homophones – ‘Vein’, ‘Vain’ and ‘Vane’ with their correct meaning:

    (a) Vein (i) Weathercock

    (b) Vain (ii) Blood artery

    (c) Vane (iii) Conceited, proud

    (a)              (b).                (c)

    Answer options:

    (1) (iii).        (i).                 (ii)

    (2) (ii)         (iii)                 (i)

    (3) (ii).          (i).                (iii)

    (4) (i).           (ii).               (iii)

    15. Find out the exact meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence: “Most of her friends avoid talking to her as she is constantly blowing her own trumpet”

    (1) To forget past enmity (3) To be very busy

    (2) To put in all possible efforts (4) To boast about self

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    16. Read the following sentence.

    “Despite her age, she walks steadily“.

    The italicized words walks steadily are examples of:

    (1) Noun phrase (3) Adverbial phrase

    (2) Adjective phrase (4)None of the above

    17. Her bank fell down from her purse.

    The italicized word in the sentence above means

    (a) balance

    (b) financial institution 

    (d) row of keys

    (c) side of a river

    18. This is the place where the murder was committed”.

    The clause underlined in the sentence above is a/an

    (a) Adverbial clause (c) Adjective clause

    (b) Noun clause (d) Prepositional clause

    19. Choose the word/s wrongly spelt.

    (a) LACKADAISICAL

    (b) LASCIVIOUS

    (c) LIBIDINEOUS

    20. Choose the incorrect sentence:

    (a) He hurt himself. (c) Behave yourself.

    (b) James and myself went together. 

    (d) She did it all by herself.

    21. Choose the correct sentence:

    (a) The ship was wrecked and every man, woman and child was drowned. 

    (b) The ship was wrecked and every man, woman and child were drowned.

    (c) The ship was wrecked and every man, woman and child are drowned. 

    (d) The ship was wrecked and every man, woman and child had drowned.

    22. ——-is the correct compound noun in the plural form.

    (a) Brothers-in-law (c) Brothers-ins-laws

    (b) Brother-in-laws 

    (d)Brethren-in-law

    23.Read the following sentence.

    “Hearing the knock, she opened the door.”

    What kind of synthesizer is the underlined word in the sentence? It is.

    (1) a gerund

    (2) a participle

    (3) an adverbial clause

    (4) a noun clause

    24.Read the sentences carefully and chose a correct answer from the options given 

    (a) Milk and honey are a nourishing food. 

    (b) Milk and honey is a nourishing food.

    25. ‘The judge ordered that the accused be set free”.

    The sentence above expresses mood.

    (a) Subjunctive

    (b) Imperative

    (c)Indicative

    (d) Expressive

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    Read the passage given below carefully and answer question numbers 26 to 30 based on it. 

    Until he was ten, young Alexander Fleming attended the nearby London Moor school. He was then transferred to Darvel school which he attended with his brothers. Alexander learned a good deal about nature during that four-mile downhill hike to school and the four-mile uphill return trip. He was a quick student and at twelve, the age limit prescribed for Darvel school, he was sent to Kilmarnock Academy. Two years later he joined his brothers John and Robert at the home of his elder brother Thomas, who was to become a successful occultist in London. However, the economic success of the family was yet to be and Alexander was forced to leave school for economic reasons. When he was sixteen he obtained a job in a shipping company. Good fortune, however was on his side and on the side of humanity. In 1901, he received a share in a legacy which made it possible for him to return to school. He decided to study medicine.

    26. The word ‘legacy’ in the context means

    (1) Lottery

    (2) Goodwill money 

    (3) Inheritance

    (4) Legal payment

    27. Alexander trekked miles everyday to attend Darvel school

    (1) Four

    (2) Eight

    (3) Twelve

    (4)Unknown

    28. He was a quick student – This means that Alexander

    (1) reached school before his brothers

    (2) reached the school-leaving age

    (3) was a lively student too soon 

    (4) was a fast learner

    29. and at twelve, the age limit prescribed for Darvel school

    This in the context means that children were

     (1) Not admitted to the school before they were twelve

    (2) Admitted to the school at the age of twelve

    (3) Allowed to remain in the school only upto the age of twelve 

    (4) Admitted to the school anytime after the age of twelve

    30. Alexander became rich

    (1) by working in a shipping company

     (2) when his brother became a successful occultist

    (3) because he studied medicine

    (4) by receiving share in a legacy

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