CBSE syllabus 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n2. Fill in the blanks below using a suitable word in each. Write the answers in your answer sheet against the correct blank number.<\/strong>
\n(a) _______ interviewing children (b) _______ were candidates for a special programme (c) _______ of the questions asked was what life would be (d) _______ 100 years hence. Ravi, one of the candidates answered, \u201cOne thing is for sure, February (e) _______ be the longest month of the year as they add a day to it (f) _______ four years.\u201d<\/strong>
\nAnswer:
\n(a) While
\n(b) who
\n(c) one
\n(d) like
\n(e) will
\n(f) every<\/p>\n3. Fill in the blanks using a suitable word in each. Write the answers in your answer sheet against the correct blank number. The first one has been done for you as an example.<\/strong>
\nOnce upon a time there was<\/span> a man called Smith. He was a green grocer (a) _______ lived in Clapham. He (b) _______ four sons, (c) _______ eldest was called George after the king and (d) _______ was arranged that he was (e) _______ inherit his father\u2019s shop. So (f) _______ school he went to special Botany classes.<\/strong>
\nAnswer:
\n(a) who
\n(b) had
\n(c) The
\n(d) it
\n(e) to
\n(f) after<\/p>\n4. Given below is a letter of complaint to the Officer Incharge. Public Works Department. Complete the letter by filling in the blanks with one suitable word in each blank. Write the answers in your answer sheet against the correct blank number.<\/strong>
\nDear Sir<\/strong>
\nWe regret to bring to your notice that roads in Moti Colony need urgent (a) _______ The surface is badly damaged by the (b) _______ we had last month. In the night, it is dangerous to walk. Also, there are heaps of stones (c) _______ the sides of the road. Your department (d) _______ not taken any action so far. We would (e) _______ highly grateful if you take necessary action without any further (f) _______ Yours faithfully Residents, Moti Colony<\/strong>
\nAnswer:
\n(a) repairs
\n(b) rain
\n(c) by
\n(d) has
\n(e) be
\n(f) delay<\/p>\n5. Complete the passage below by writing one suitable word in each space. Write the answers in your answer sheet against the correct blank number.<\/strong>
\nOn May 20, 1818, the British explorer Sir Stamford Raffles, reported the finding<\/strong>
\nof a giant flower (a) _______ Sumatra. It was named Rafflesia (b) _______ him. Measuring almost a metre across and (c) _______ up to eleven kilograms, the Rafflesia is (d) _______ world\u2019s largest flower. It is (e) _______ called \u2018Stinking Lily\u2019 (f) _______ of the unpleasant smell it emits. (g) _______ people who have been fortunate to see it, inform that they were overcome (h) _______ its beauty.<\/strong>
\nAnswer:
\n(a) in
\n(b) after
\n(c) weighing
\n(d) the
\n(e) also
\n(f) because
\n(g) The
\n(h) by<\/p>\n6. Complete the passage below by writing one suitable word in each space. Write the answers in your answer sheet against the correct blank number.<\/strong>
\nOur city was acutely short of water. In one of my classes I stressed (a) _______ need to conserve water. We (b) _______ ways of harvesting rain water and making the (c) _______ of every drop that was available, (d) _______ was surprised to hear wise thoughts (e) _______ by an 11 year old boy. He told us that (f) _______ he washed his face in the morning he didn\u2019t throw the water (g) _______ . He caught it in a bowl and placed it (h) _______ for the birds.<\/strong>
\nAnswers:
\n(a) upon
\n(b) discussed
\n(c) use
\n(d) I
\n(e) expressed
\n(f) when
\n(g) away
\n(h) out<\/p>\nType II<\/strong>
\nEditing Task (Error Correction)<\/strong><\/p>\nThe following passages have not been edited. There is a mistake in each line. Write the incorrect word as well as the correction as given in example in the first tence of every passage.<\/strong>
\n1. Even if Indians have a long history e.g. if \u2026\u2026 though<\/span><\/strong>
\non them, they have a poor (a) ________<\/strong>
\nknowledge in maintaining homes, (b) ________<\/strong>
\ntoilets, on fridges. (c) ________<\/strong>
\nModern detergents and soaps is (d) ________<\/strong>
\nvery common in shelves, but (e) ________<\/strong>
\npeople does not use them regularly. (f) ________<\/strong>
\nThis cause the increase (g) ________<\/strong>
\nin a life of bacteria and viruses. (h) ________<\/strong>
\nAnswers:
\n(a) on \u2014 behind<\/span>
\n(b) in \u2014 of<\/span>
\n(c) on \u2014 and\/or<\/span>
\n(d) is \u2014 are<\/span>
\n(e) in \u2014 on<\/span>
\n(f) does \u2014 do<\/span>
\n(g) cause \u2014 causes<\/span>
\n(h) a \u2014 the<\/span><\/p>\n2. Haemophilia are one of the several e.g. are \u2026 is<\/span><\/strong>
\nsex linked diseases which effects (a) ________<\/strong>
\nonly males. This is because the disorders is (b) ________<\/strong>
\ncaused with a defective gene of the X-chromosome. (c) ________<\/strong>
\nAs the result, blood does not clot and there is a (d) ________<\/strong>
\nrisk for heavy bleeding even from minor cuts (e) ________<\/strong>
\nand injuries. The disease is not affect females, (f) ________<\/strong>
\nbecause, from the two X chromosomes if one has (g) ________<\/strong>
\nthe defective gene, then the other do produce enough clotting factor. (h) ________<\/strong>
\nAnswers:
\n(a) effects \u2014 affects<\/span>
\n(b) disorders \u2014 disorder<\/span>
\n(c) with \u2014 by<\/span>
\n(d) the \u2014 a<\/span>
\n(e) for \u2014 of<\/span>
\n(f) is \u2014 does<\/span>
\n(g) from \u2014 of<\/span>
\n(b) do \u2014 does<\/span><\/p>\n3. All life on earth can ultimately is e.g. is \u2026 be<\/span><\/strong>
\ntraced back on the sea. Creatures (a) ________<\/strong>
\nwith limbs or fingers rather than (b) ________<\/strong>
\nfins has evolved from fishes (c) ________<\/strong>
\nabout 335 million years before, (d) ________<\/strong>
\nwhich remain a mystery. (e) ________<\/strong>
\nAnswers:
\n(a) on \u2014 to<\/span>
\n(b) or \u2014 and<\/span>
\n(c) has \u2014 who<\/span>
\n(d) before \u2014 ago<\/span>
\n(e) which \u2014 still<\/span><\/p>\n4. Scientific research, made for determine the specific benefits of \u2018Touch Therapy\u201d e.g. for \u2026 to<\/span><\/strong>
\nby a University of Miami School of (a) ________<\/strong>
\nMedicine, proves the touch has a direct (b) ________<\/strong>
\nrelation on a baby\u2019s system. (c) ________<\/strong>
\nIt also helps your little one fight infections. (d) ________<\/strong>
\nTouch the baby to show him they care. Touch him (e) ________<\/strong>
\nto show him you loved him. And touch (f) ________<\/strong>
\nhim for all the hundreds of reason only mothers know best. (g) ________<\/strong>
\nAnswers:
\n(a) a \u2014 the<\/span>
\n(b) prove \u2014 proved<\/span>
\n(c) on \u2014 with<\/span>
\n(d) infections \u2014 infection<\/span>
\n(e) they \u2014 you<\/span>
\n(f) loved \u2014 love<\/span>
\n(g) reason \u2014 reasons<\/span><\/p>\n5. There is often things wrong with our school. e.g. is \u2026 are<\/span><\/strong>
\nTime and again we had (a) ________<\/strong>
\nseen which a good teacher (b) ________<\/strong>
\nwith desire as care (c) ________<\/strong>
\ncan get over all difficulties is produce (d) ________<\/strong>
\ngreat students. While many man (e) ________<\/strong>
\ntogether make the good school (f) ________<\/strong>
\nprobably the one special factor less (g) ________<\/strong>
\nimportant than all the others was the good teacher. (h) ________<\/strong>
\nAnswers:
\n(a) had \u2014 have<\/span>
\n(b) which \u2014 how<\/span>
\n(c) as \u2014 and<\/span>
\n(d) is \u2014 to<\/span>
\n(e) man \u2014 men<\/span>
\n(f) the \u2014 a<\/span>
\n(h) less \u2014 more<\/span>
\n(h) was \u2014 is<\/span><\/p>\n6. Even as the directory were released e.g. were \u2026 was<\/span><\/strong>
\nabout thousand numbers in the city were been changed. (a) ________<\/strong>
\nMoreover, many old connections were given. (b) ________<\/strong>
\nSometimes the changes are be confirmed (c) ________<\/strong>
\nby dialling 196 or 197. It is only by luck one get (d) ________<\/strong>
\n197. Almost all the time when one dials 197 a record (e) ________<\/strong>
\nvoice says, \u201cYou were in queue, please wait\u201d. (f) ________<\/strong>
\nAnswers:
\n(a) were \u2014 had<\/span>
\n(b) old \u2014 new<\/span>
\n(c) be \u2014 being<\/span>
\n(d) get \u2014 gets<\/span>
\n(e) record \u2014 recorded<\/span>
\n(f) were \u2014 are<\/span><\/p>\nTYPE III<\/strong>
\nEditing Task (Missing Word)<\/strong><\/p>\nThe following passages have not been edited. There is a word missing in each line.<\/strong>
\nWrite the missing word along with the word which comes before it and the one that comes after it as shown in the example.<\/strong>
\n1 The nawab insisted that task e.g. that the<\/span> task<\/strong>
\nhad to done come what may. (a) ________<\/strong>
\nThe minister worrying (b) ________<\/strong>
\nhimself sick, Gopal (c) ________<\/strong>
\nBhar by. He saw that the (d) ________<\/strong>
\nminister very upset and (e) ________<\/strong>
\nasked him the matter was. (f) ________<\/strong>
\nAnswers:
\n(a) to be<\/span> done
\n(b) minister was<\/span> worrying
\n(c) sick, when<\/span> Gopal
\n(d) Bhar came<\/span> by
\n(e) minister was<\/span> very
\n(f) him what<\/span> the<\/p>\n2. The nawab that the minister e.g. nawab insisted<\/span> that<\/strong>
\ndo task and wouldn\u2019t take no (a) ________<\/strong>
\nfor answer. The minister was (b) ________<\/strong>
\nin fix and worrying (c) ________<\/strong>
\nhimself sick, Gopal Bhar (d) ________<\/strong>
\nwalked. He saw that the (e) ________<\/strong>
\nminister very upset. (f) ________<\/strong>
\nAnswers:
\n(a) do the<\/span> task
\n(b) for an<\/span> answer
\n(c) in a fix
\n(d) sick, when<\/span> Gopal
\n(e) walked in<\/span> He
\n(f) minister was<\/span> very<\/p>\n3. The holy man to Rama e.g. man spoke<\/span> to<\/strong>
\nfor a while. He to Rama\u2019s mother (a) ________<\/strong>
\nthat her son prayed sincerely (b) ________<\/strong>
\nto Kali village goddess (c) ________<\/strong>
\nhe be blessed by her. (d) ________<\/strong>
\nThis would his fortune. (e) ________<\/strong>
\nAnswers:
\n(a) He said<\/span> to
\n(b) that if<\/span> her
\n(c) Kali the<\/span> village
\n(d) he would<\/span> be
\n(e) would improve<\/span> his<\/p>\n4. After the holy man had spoken Rama, e.g. spoken to<\/span> Rama<\/strong>
\nhe told Rama\u2019s mother that should (a) ________<\/strong>
\nbe sent to pray the Kali Temple at the (b) ________<\/strong>
\nvillage. He promised good lady that if (c) ________<\/strong>
\nthis was done, Kali, the goddess appear, (d) ________<\/strong>
\ntake pity on him and bless. Then all her (e) ________<\/strong>
\nworries would over. (f) ________<\/strong>
\nAnswers:
\n(a) that he<\/span> should
\n(b) pray in<\/span> the
\n(c) promised the<\/span> good
\n(d) goddess would<\/span> appear
\n(e) bless him<\/span> Then
\n(f) would be<\/span> over<\/p>\n5. There also lived nearby poor man in a hut. e.g. who lived<\/span> in<\/strong>
\nThere also lived nearby poor man in a hut. (a) ________<\/strong>
\nHe on crumbs of food given by others. (b) ________<\/strong>
\nBut he cheerful and never complained. (c) ________<\/strong>
\nOnce it happened that the poor man (d) ________<\/strong>
\nhad to eat for a long while. So he (e) ________<\/strong>
\nwent to the rich old man help. (f) ________<\/strong>
\nAnswers:
\n(a) nearby a<\/span> poor
\n(b) He lived<\/span> on
\n(c) he was<\/span> cheerful
\n(d) it so<\/span> happened
\n(e) had nothing<\/span> to
\n(f) man for<\/span> help<\/p>\n6. Man\u2019 s increases by hard work. e.g. Man\u2019s practice<\/span> increases<\/strong>
\nIf he does not it, his practice suffers. (a) ________<\/strong>
\nThe lawyer is judged the cases that he wins (b) ________<\/strong>
\nThe writer\u2019s is examined (c) ________<\/strong>
\nby the of the readers and critics ; whereas (d) ________<\/strong>
\nthe typist\u2019s is tested by his speed (e) ________<\/strong>
\nand the accuracy his work. (f) ________<\/strong>
\nAnswers:
\n(a) not do<\/span> it
\n(b) judged by<\/span> the
\n(c) writer\u2019s writing<\/span> is
\n(d) the opinion<\/span> of
\n(e) tvpist\u2019s work<\/span> is
\n(f) accuracy of<\/span> his<\/p>\nType IV<\/strong>
\nRearranging The Sentences<\/strong><\/p>\nLook at the words and phrases below in each activity. Rearrange them to form meaningful sentences. The first one has been done as an example. Write the corrected sentences in your answer sheet against the correct blank number.<\/strong>
\n1. Example : The most important task \/ is to defend \/ an air attack \/ of the Air Force \/ by an enemy \/ the country \/ against.<\/strong>
\nThe most important task of the Air Force is to defend the country against an air attack by an enemy.<\/strong>
\n(a) When the enemy \/ destroy the enemy planes \/ sends planes to attack, our planes must<\/strong>
\n(b) We can \/ the enemy planes \/ the approach of \/ if we know about \/ do this only<\/strong>
\n(c) We have \/ called Radar \/ of equipment \/ for this purpose \/ a special kind<\/strong>
\n(d) The Air Force \/ the enemy planes \/ by shooting down \/ can protect \/ our places<\/strong>
\nAnswer:
\n(a) When the enemy sends planes to attack, our planes must destroy the enemy planes.
\n(b) We can do this only if we know about the approach of the enemy planes.
\n(c) We have a special kind of equipment called Radar for this purpose.
\n(d) The Air Force can protect our places by shooting down the enemy planes.<\/p>\n2. Example : large quantities \/ of warm water \/ from the body \/ drinking \/ thus removing poisons \/ results in sweating.<\/strong>
\nDrinking large quantities of warm water results in sweating, thus removing poisons from the body.<\/strong>
\n(a) from the body \/ fasting also \/ removes \/ poisons<\/strong>
\n(b) every four hours \/ the fast \/ take liquids \/ during<\/strong>
\n(c) the fast \/ grapes \/ is recommended \/ and oranges \/ during \/ juice of lemons<\/strong>
\n(d) may also \/ vegetable soup \/ your doctor \/ recommend<\/strong>
\nAnswer:
\n(a) Fasting also removes poisons from the body.
\n(b) Take liquids every four hours during the fast.
\n(c) Juice of lemons, grapes and oranges is recommended during the fast.
\n(d) Your doctor may also recommend vegetable soup.<\/p>\n3. Example : only 26 \/ of relativity, which \/ Albert Einstein is \/ for his \/ when he was \/ best known \/ he first advanced \/ theory<\/strong>
\nAlbert Einstein is best known for his theory of relativity, which he first advanced when he was only 26.<\/strong>
\n(a) The theory \/ influence \/ of a \/ according to \/ bends \/ light \/ under the \/ massive body<\/strong>
\n(b) during \/ this \/ put \/ was \/ to test \/ of 1919 \/ the eclipse<\/strong>
\n(c) light was \/ also predicted \/ the deflection \/ of surface \/ by Einstein<\/strong>
\nAnswer:
\n(a) According to the theory, light bends under the influence of a massive body.
\n(b) This was put to test during the eclipse of 1919.
\n(c) The deflection of surface light was also predicted by Einstein.<\/p>\n4. (a) people affected \/ can communicate \/ with limbs \/ with a paralytic stroke<\/strong>
\n(b) to answer \/ some can \/ their eyes \/ even blink<\/strong>
\n(c) due to extensive damage \/ is impossible \/ but in a few \/ even a small gesture<\/strong>
\nAnswer:
\n(a) People affected by a paralytic stroke can communicate with limbs.
\n(b) Some can even blink their eyes to answer.
\n(c) But in a few even a small gesture is impossible due to extensive damage.<\/p>\n