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Every chapter available in the KSEEB SSLC Class 10 English Solutions<\/a> subject is explained clearly in an easy way. Learn the depth concept by referring to the Grammar Questions and Answers Pdf, Notes, Summary Class 10 English Karnataka State Board Solutions. Have a look at every topic and get the complete knowledge on the English subject. Just refer to Karnataka Class 10 English Grammar pdf and have a grip on the total subject.<\/p>\n

Karnataka State Syllabus Class 10 English Grammar<\/h2>\n

Passive Voice:<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose the correct alternative and write the complete answer along with its alphabet:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Read the conversation:
\nArun: Did you attend the programme?
\nPavan: Yes, I have attended the programme.<\/span><\/p>\n

The passive form of the underlined sentence is
\nA) The programme has been attended by me.
\nB) The programme had been attended by me.
\nC) The programme was attended by me.
\nD) The programme is being attended by me.
\nAnswer:
\nA) The programme has been attended by me.<\/p>\n

2. Read the conversation:
\nOfficer: Manager, did you scold the attender?
\nManager: No, I did not scold the attender.<\/span><\/p>\n

The correct passive form of the underlined sentence is
\nA) The attender is not scolded by me.
\nB) The attender was not scolded by me.
\nC) The attender will not be scolded by me.
\nD) The attender could not be scolded by me.
\nAnswer:
\nB) The attender was not scolded by me.<\/p>\n

3. Read the conversation.
\nSujay: What are you doing, Madhavi?
\nMadhavi: I\u2019m writing a letter.<\/span><\/p>\n

The passive form of the underlined sentence is
\nA) A letter was written by me.
\nB) A letter was being written by me.
\nC) A letter will be written by me.
\nD) A letter is being written by me.
\nAnswer:
\nD) A letter is being written by me.<\/p>\n

4. Read the conversation:
\nManu: When is your sister\u2019s marriage?
\nTanu: Next week, Sir.
\nManu: Have you distributed the invitation cards?
\nTanu: Yes, my brother has distributed all the invitation cards.<\/p>\n

The passive form of the italicized portion is
\nA) All the invitation cards were distributed by my brother.
\nB) All the invitation cards has been distributed by my brother.
\nC) All the invitation cards are distributed by my brother.
\nD) All the invitation cards have been distributed by my brother.
\nAnswer:
\nD) All the invitation cards have been distributed by my brother.<\/p>\n

5. Read the conversation:
\nA: Have you completed the work?
\nB: No, not yet. We are attending to that work now.<\/span><\/p>\n

The passive form of the underlined sentence is
\nA) That work was attended to now.
\nB) That work is being attended to now.
\nC) That work is attended to now.
\nD) That work will be attended to now.
\nAnswer:
\nB) That work is being attended to now.<\/p>\n

6. Read the conversation:
\nA: Are you eating a mango?
\nB: No, I am eating an apple.<\/span><\/p>\n

The passive form of the underlined sentence is
\nA) An apple is eaten by me.
\nB) An apple is being eaten by me.
\nC) An apple was eaten by me.
\nD) An apple was being eaten by me.
\nAnswer:
\nB) An apple is being eaten by me.<\/p>\n

7. Read the conversation:
\nRamesh: Where were you yesterday?
\nHarish: I was in my house. I was painting my room.<\/p>\n

The passive form of the underlined sentence is
\nA) My room is being painted by me.
\nB) My room will be painted by me.
\nC) My room was being painted by me.
\nD) My room would be painted by me.
\nAnswer:
\nC) My room was being painted by me.<\/p>\n

8. Read the conversation:
\nLakshmi: Have you answered all the questions correctly?
\nAnitha: Yes, I have answered all the questions correctly.<\/span>
\nThe passive form of the underlined sentence is
\nA) All the questions are answered correctly by me.
\nB) All the questions are being answered correctly by me.
\nC) All the questions have been answered correctly by me.
\nD) All the questions will be answered by me correctly.
\nAnswer:
\nC) All the questions have been answered correctly by me.<\/p>\n

9. Read the following:
\nThe government has decided to change the pattern of the question paper. It is hoped the students will like the new pattern.<\/span>
\nThe passive form of the underlined sentence is
\nA) The new pattern will be liked by the students.
\nB) The new pattern would be liked by the students.
\nC) The new pattern can be liked by the students.
\nD) The new pattern may be liked by the students.
\nAnswer:
\nA) The new pattern will be liked by the students.<\/p>\n

10. Read the following:
\nMr. Ravindra is a rich man. Last night thieves broke into his house. The thieves planned the robbery very carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n

The passive form of the underlined sentence is
\nA) The robbery was planned by the thieves very carefully.
\nB) The robbery is planned by the thieves very carefully.
\nC) The robbery will be planned by the thieves very carefully.
\nD) The robbery is being planned by the thieves very carefully.
\nAnswer:
\nA) The robbery was planned by the thieves very carefully.<\/p>\n

Modal Verbs:<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose the correct alternative and write the complete answer along with its alphabet:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Read the conversation:<\/p>\n

Hema: When will you come here, Sara?
\nSara: Don\u2019t know, I come any time.<\/p>\n

The most appropriate modal verb to be used in the blank is
\nA) must
\nB) will
\nC) can
\nD) might
\nAnswer:
\nD) might<\/p>\n

2. Read the conversation. Choose the most appropriate modal verb and fill in the blank:<\/p>\n

Ramu: Raju, what happens if we don\u2019t walk on the pavement in busy roads?
\nRaju: We ___________ meet with an accident.
\nA) can
\nB) must
\nC) will
\nD) should
\nAnswer:
\nC) will<\/p>\n

3. If I had been the prime minister, I __________ have rooted out corruption.<\/p>\n

The most appropriate modal verb to be used is
\nA) can
\nB) would
\nC) should
\nD) must
\nAnswer:
\nB) would<\/p>\n

4. Read the conversation:
\n1 Hamiz: When will Suresh come?
\nSantosh: I am not sure. He _________ come any time.<\/p>\n

The most appropriate modal verb in the blank is
\nA) must
\nB) will
\nC) can
\nD) might
\nAnswer:
\nD) might<\/p>\n

5. Read the conversation:
\nRaju: A chronic cold will cause a great deal of discomfort.
\nVenu: So I _________ be careful about it.<\/p>\n

The most appropriate modal verb in the blank is
\nA) should
\nB) could
\nC) would
\nD) may
\nAnswer:
\nA) should<\/p>\n

6. Read the conversation:
\nStudent: How is my performance in the exam, teacher?
\nTeacher: You are weak in Chemistry. You _______ work hard.<\/p>\n

The most appropriate modal verb in the blank is
\nA) could
\nB) must
\nC) can
\nD) will
\nAnswer:
\nB) mus<\/p>\n

7. Read the conversation:
\nWorker: Sir, I have completed my work. Shall I leave?
\nManager: Yes, you ___________ go now.<\/p>\n

The most appropriate modal verb in the blank is
\nA) could
\nB) may
\nC) can
\nAnswer:
\nC) can<\/p>\n

8. Read the conversation:
\nNeeta: Have you seen \u2018Jurassic Park I
\nMeera: Yes, the movie is excellent. You see it.<\/p>\n

The most appropriate modal verb in the blank is
\nA) could
\nB) may
\nC) can
\nD) must
\nAnswer:
\nD) must<\/p>\n

9. Read the conversation:
\nNaresh: I took one hour to climb Nandi Hills.
\nMichael: That is pretty slow. My grandfather used to say that he ________ climb the Nandi Hills in twenty minutes.<\/p>\n

The most appropriate modal verb in the blank is
\nA) could
\nB) might
\nC) can
\nD) shall
\nAnswer:
\nA) could<\/p>\n

10. Read the conversation:
\nHarish: Vasanth, I am free tonight.
\nVasanth: You ________ participate in the cultural programme if you want.<\/p>\n

The most appropriate modal verb in the blank is
\nA) can
\nB) should
\nC) may
\nD) might
\nAnswer:
\nC) may<\/p>\n

Question Tags:<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose the correct alternative and write the complete answer along with its alphabet:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. She can do this job, ___________? The question tag to be used here is
\nA) can she
\nB) can’t she
\nC) will she
\nD) won’t she
\nAnswer:
\nB) can’t she<\/p>\n

2. Her mother is a doctor, ___________? The question tag to be used here is
\nA) is she
\nB) was she
\nC) wasn’t she
\nD) isn’t she
\nAnswer:
\nD) isn’t she<\/p>\n

3. You painted it yourself, ___________? The question tag to be used here is
\nA) didn’t you
\nB) did you
\nC) isn’t it
\nD) wasn’t it
\nAnswer:
\nA) didn’t you<\/p>\n

4. The food does not look good, ___________? The question tag to be used here is
\nA) doesn’t it
\nB) is it
\nC) does it
\nD) isn’t it
\nAnswer:
\nC) does it<\/p>\n

5. They haven’t paid the rent, ___________? The question tag to be used here is
\nA) haven’t they
\nB) have they
\nC) did they
\nD) didn’t they
\nAnswer:
\nB) have they<\/p>\n

6. This machine does not work, ___________? The question tag to be used here is
\nA) does it
\nB) is it
\nC) doesn’t it
\nD) will it
\nAnswer:
\nA) does it<\/p>\n

7. You haven’t read this novel, ___________? The question tag to be used here is
\nA) didn’t you
\nB) haven’t you
\nC) did you
\nD) have you
\nAnswer:
\nD) have you<\/p>\n

8. Let’s start now, ___________? The question tag to be used here is
\nA) shall we
\nB) can we
\nC) do we
\nD) must we
\nAnswer:
\nA) shall we<\/p>\n

9. Let’s play in the ground, ___________? The question tag to be used here is
\nA) could we
\nB) may we
\nC) can we
\nD) shall we
\nAnswer:
\nD) shall we<\/p>\n

10. You knew it before, ___________? The question tag to be used here is
\nA) isn’t it
\nB) didn’t you
\nC) didn’t I
\nD) did you
\nAnswer:
\nB) didn’t you<\/p>\n

11. He was not very polite, ___________? The question tag to be used here is
\nA) wasn’t he
\nB) isn’t it
\nC) was it
\nD) was he
\nAnswer:
\nD) was he<\/p>\n

12. We had no choice, ___________? The question tag to be used here is
\nA) didn’t we
\nB) did we
\nC) isn’t it
\nD) hadn’t we
\nAnswer:
\nB) did we<\/p>\n

13. They were both present, ___________? The question tag to be used here is
\nA) isn’t it
\nB) is it not
\nC) weren’t they
\nD) were they
\nAnswer:
\nC) weren’t they<\/p>\n

14. We had a very good time, ___________? The question tag to be used here is
\nA) did we not
\nB) didn’t we
\nC) isn’t it
\nD) didn’t us
\nAnswer:
\nB) didn’t we<\/p>\n

15. It is not too late, ___________? The question tag to be used here is
\nA) isn’t it
\nB) is it not
\nC) was it
\nD) is it
\nAnswer:
\nD) is it<\/p>\n

16. He can come later, ___________? The question tag to be used here is
\nA) can he
\nB) will he
\nC) can’t he
\nD) isn’t it
\nAnswer:
\nC) can’t he<\/p>\n

17. You live in Mysore, ___________? The question tag to be used here is
\nA) do you
\nB) is it not
\nC) don’t you
\nD) isn’t it
\nAnswer:
\nC) don’t you<\/p>\n

18. You can drive a car, ___________? The question tag to be used here is
\nA) can you
\nB) isn’t it
\nC) wasn’t it
\nD) can’t you
\nAnswer:
\nD) can’t you<\/p>\n

19. I was right, ___________ ? The question tag to be used here is
\nA) was it
\nB) wasn’t I
\nC) was I ‘
\nD) isn’t it
\nAnswer:
\nB) wasn’t I<\/p>\n

20. They will join us later, ___________ ? The question tag to be used here is
\nA) wouldn’t they
\nB) isn’t it
\nC) won’t they
\nD) will they
\nAnswer:
\nC) won’t they<\/p>\n

21. We worked hard, ______________
\nThe question tag to be used above is
\nA) did I?
\nB) did we?
\nC) didn\u2019t we?
\nD) do we?
\nAnswer:
\nC) didn\u2019t we?<\/p>\n

22. The students won\u2019t waste time, _____________ The question tag to be used here is
\nA) won\u2019t they?
\nB) will they?
\nC) can they?
\nD) would they?
\nAnswer:
\nB) will they?<\/p>\n

23. I like English, _____________ ?
\nA) do I
\nB) don\u2019t I
\nC) am I
\nD) aren\u2019t I.
\nAnswer:
\nB) don\u2019t I<\/p>\n

Articles and Prepositions:<\/span><\/p>\n

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions and articles:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Her hands reached _________ the steel railing above, but finding only air. The clattering roar of _________ train muffled the thud of her fall on to the ground.
\nAnswer:
\nfor, the.<\/p>\n

2. They had come __________ high hopes in the miracles of modern science. They told themselves that Anant would be cured and he would play the sitar and perhaps would be __________ great sitarist one day.
\nAnswer:
\nwith, a.<\/p>\n

3. Baleshwar was __________ very unhappy schoolboy. In the first and second years he was a good student. From the third standard onwards, he seemed __________ have lost interest in studies.
\nAnswer:
\na, to.<\/p>\n

4. There had been __________ accident when he went hiking with his father. They were crossing a rickety bridge __________ some radids.
\nAnswer:
\nan, over.<\/p>\n

5. Don Anselmo wore __________ same faded cutaway and carried the same stick. He was accompanied __________ the boy again.
\nAnswer:
\nthe, by.<\/p>\n

6. Swami\u2019s father sat gloomily gazing __________ the newspaper on his lap. Swami threw himself on his bed and pulled __________ blanket over his face.
\nAnswer:
\nat, the.<\/p>\n

7. Surender had to repeat __________ question three times before Satish heard him. He was lying __________ the bed, his eyes closed.
\nAnswer:
\nthe, on.<\/p>\n

8. The Constitution is __________ fundamental document. Ambedkar presided __________ the meeting of the committee to frame the Constitution.
\nAnswer:
\na, over.<\/p>\n

9. His feet stuck to __________ ground. He desperately tried to escape ____________ his feet would not move.
\nAnswer:
\nthe, but.<\/p>\n

10. For Swami, events took __________ unexpected turn. Father looked __________ the newspaper he was reading under the hall lamp.
\nAnswer:
\nan, over<\/p>\n

Reported Speech:<\/span><\/p>\n

Read the conversations and rewrite the underlined sentences in reported speech:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Rajeev: How are you?
\nRakesh: I\u2019m fine. What about you?
\nRajeev: I\u2019m fine, thank you. Why did you go to Delhi last week?<\/span>
\nRakesh: To see the minister.<\/span>
\nRajeev asked Rakesh ________________________
\nRakesh replied _____________________________
\nAnswer:
\nRajiv asked Rakesh why he had gone to Delhi the previous week.
\nRakesh replied that he had been to Delhi to see the minister.<\/p>\n

2. Banu: Will you please help me write the notes?<\/span>
\nFathima: Sure, I will help you write the notes.<\/span>
\nBanu requested Fathima _________________________
\nFathima replied _______________________________
\nAnswer:
\nBanu requested Fathima to help her write the notes.
\nFathima replied that she would surely help her write the notes.<\/p>\n

3. Shivu: Good morning, Rani.
\nRani: Very good morning, Shivu.
\nShivu: Let’s not waste our time, shall we begin?<\/span>
\nRani: Sure, I’m rather glad you raised the subject.<\/span>
\nShivu suggested that ____________________________
\nRani accepted and said that ________________________
\nAnswer:
\nShivu suggested that they should not waste time and asked her whether they should begin.
\nRani agreed and said that she was glad he had raised the subject.<\/p>\n

4. Akash: Hi Sourabh, how are you?
\nSourabh: Hi Akash, I am fine.
\nAkash: Where are you going now?<\/span>
\nSourabh: I am going to a medical shop.<\/span>
\nAkash asked him ____________________________
\nSourabh replied ____________________________
\nAnswer:
\nAkash asked him where he was going then.
\nSourabh replied that he was going to a medical shop.<\/p>\n

5. Chand: Hello Prashanth.
\nPrashanth: How are you?
\nChand: I\u2019m fine. Thank you. Are you working in this company?<\/span>
\nPrashanth: Yes<\/span>, I am. I joined this firm last year.<\/span>
\nChand asked Prashanth ____________________________
\nPrashanth replied that he was and he ____________________________
\nAnswer:
\nChand asked Prashanth if he was working in that company.
\nPrashanth replied that he was and added that he had joined the firm the previous year.<\/p>\n

6. Kshama: Hi Deepthi, how are you?
\nDeepthi: Hi, I am fine. Thank you.
\nKshama: Will you please help me cross the road?<\/span>
\nDeepthi: Sure, I don\u2019t mind.<\/span>
\nKshama asked Deepthi whether ____________________________
\nDeepthi replied she ____________________________
\nAnswer:
\nKshama asked Deepthi whether she would help her cross the road.
\nDeepthi replied that she would surely help and that she did not mind.<\/p>\n

7. Suresh: Hello Ganesh.
\nGanesh: Hi, how are you?
\nSuresh: I am fine. When did you come back?<\/span>
\nGanesh: I came back yesterday.<\/span>
\nSuresh asked Ganesh ________________________
\nGanesh replied ____________________________
\nAnswer:
\nSuresh asked Ganesh when he had come back.
\nGanesh replied that he had come back the previous day.<\/p>\n

8. Parent: Good afternoon teacher.
\nTeacher: Good afternoon.
\nParent: How is my son doing?<\/span>
\nTeacher: He is doing extremely well.<\/span>
\nThe parent asked the teacher _____________________
\nThe teacher replied ____________________________
\nAnswer:
\nThe parent asked the teacher how his son was doing.
\nThe teacher replied that he was doing extremely well.<\/p>\n

9. Anitha: Hello, Can I speak to Poorna?
\nAnil: I\u2019m afraid, Poorna is not at home.<\/span> May I know who is calling?
\nAnitha: I\u2019m Anitha. Please tell Poorna to meet me near Gandhi Square bus stop at 6 p.m.<\/span>
\nAnil said that ____________________________
\nAnitha asked Anil to ____________________________
\nAnswer:
\nAnil said that Poorna was not at home.
\nAnitha asked Anil to tell Poorna to meet her near Gandhi Square bus stop at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

10. Warden: Puttamma, what do you plan to give for dinner tonight?<\/span>
\nPuttamma: I’m making rice and rasam. I’ve also planned to fry some papads.<\/span>
\nWarden: Could you please make some chapathis for me? I don’t eat rice on Monday.
\nThe warden asked Puttamma ____________________________
\nPuttamma replied that _________________________________
\nAnswer:
\nThe warden asked Puttamma what she planned to give for dinner that night.
\nPuttamma replied that she was making rice and rasam and that she also planned to fry some papads.<\/p>\n

11. Wife: Our TV is out of order.<\/span>
\nHusband: God has answered my prayer.
\nWife: What do you mean?
\nHusband: Now I can sleep peacefully.<\/span>
\nWife complained to her husband that ____________________________
\nWhen wife asked him what he meant by god has answered his prayer, husband said that ____________________________
\nAnswer:
\nWife complained to her husband that their TV was out of order.
\nWhen wife asked him what he meant by god had answered his prayer, husband said that then he could sleep peacefully.<\/p>\n

Linkers:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate linking words choosing from those given in brackets:<\/p>\n

Sandeep can speak Hindi fluently, ___________ he can\u2019t speak ___________Telugu ___________Tamil fluently ___________Telugu speaking people talk to him in Hindi.
\n(therefore, either, but, or)
\nAnswer:
\nbut, either, or, Therefore.<\/p>\n

2. Fill in the blanks using the appropriate linking words given in brackets:<\/p>\n

Prerana: Who are you talking about?
\nSakshi: ___________ it\u2019s about, Nandini.
\nNandini is not only clever but honest ___________ reliable.
\nNo wonder ___________ she is the star of our college, (then, well, and)
\nAnswer:
\nWell, and, then.<\/p>\n

3. Fill in the blanks with correct linking words given in brackets:<\/p>\n

Kavita was happy ___________she was in Mysore. She had come out of the college___________ was in search of a job. She tried her best ___________it was all in vain. So she
\nremained unemployed she was 40. (but, till, while, and)
\nAnswer:
\nwhile, and, but, till.<\/p>\n

4. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate linking words given in brackets:<\/p>\n

Sir M. Visveswaraya was a disciplined person. ___________ he was lean, he was strong in mind. At the request of the Maharaja of Mysore, he accepted the post of Chief Engineer ___________ Later he became the Dewan of Mysore. He made a name ___________ as an engineer as a statesman. People of Mandya worship him ___________ he got a dam built across the river Cauvery. (not only, though, but also, because)
\nAnswer:
\nThough, not only, but also, because.<\/p>\n

5. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate linking words given in brackets:<\/p>\n

The summons came from the Soviet President ___________I had to go there. At the meeting, I was shown a letter from the American president ___________ to my surprise, ___________a few days I was called to Geneva. The meeting was held so ___________we could hold talks. (and, that, after, so)
\nAnswer:
\nSo, and, after, that<\/p>\n

6. Fill in the blanks with the correct linking words given in brackets:<\/p>\n

I will take you ___________ you are ready. My son ___________daughter are coming with me ___________ I am taking my car. My wife is not coming ___________ she is not feeling well. (and, because, if, so)
\nAnswer:
\nif, and, So, because.<\/p>\n

7. Fill in the blanks with the correct linking words given in brackets:<\/p>\n

The hope ___________ the responsibility for breaking the stalemate rests not only on the money ___________ on intellectual resources ___________ money is more popular, according to the French proverb, \u201dNobody is satisfied with his wealth, everybody is satisfied with his wisdom.\u201d ___________, if humanly used, science is their indispensable guardian and caretaker. (though, and, however, but)
\nAnswer:
\nand, but, Though, However.<\/p>\n

8. Fill in the blanks with the correct linking words given in brackets:<\/p>\n

Ramitha ___________ her sister entered the house, ___________ there was no electricity. ___________they took out a box of matches and lit a lamp ___________ they couldn’t see anything. (still, but, not, so)
\nAnswer:
\nand, but, So, Still.<\/p>\n

9. Fill in the blanks with the correct linking words given in brackets:<\/p>\n

___________ Venkataram is a rich man, he is not generous ___________ his wife helps theb needy ___________ she is from a poor family ___________ has suffered a lot. (though, because, and, but)
\nAnswer:
\nThough, But, because, and.<\/p>\n

10. Fill in the blanks with the correct Unking words given in brackets:<\/p>\n

Ramesh ___________ Ganesh went to the bus station ___________they missed the bus. ___________ they entered the station, the bus left ___________they could not board the bus. (but, as soon as, and, so)
\nAnswer:
\nand, but, As soon as, So.<\/p>\n

11. Fill in the blanks with the correct linking words given in brackets:<\/p>\n

Suryanarayana is rich ___________ sad ___________ discontented. He owns fifty acres of land which he has inherited from his ancestors. He does not possess ___________wife ___________ children. (or, but, and, either)
\nAnswer:
\nbut, and, either, or.<\/p>\n

12. Fill in the blanks with the correct linking words given in brackets:<\/p>\n

Abdul Kalam was a disciplined person ___________ he was from a poor family, he became popular. He made a name ___________ as a scientist ___________ as a statesman ___________ he was dedicated, (not only, though, but also, because)
\nAnswer:
\nThough, not only, but also, because.<\/p>\n

13. Fill in the blanks with the correct linking words given in brackets:<\/p>\n

Radhakrishnan was a teacher. Everybody liked him ___________ he had lot of patience while teaching ___________ any student didn’t have money to pay fees, he would give him money, ___________ he was kind ___________ service-minded. (if, and, because, as)
\nAnswer:
\nbecause, If, because, and.<\/p>\n

Correct tense form of the verb:<\/span><\/p>\n

Fill in the blanks with the suitable form of the verbs given in brackets:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. One day I saw a boy who___________ (be + cry). I called him but he ___________ (do) not respond me.
\nAnswer:
\nwas crying, did.<\/p>\n

2. Rama ___________ (be + stand) in front of the school. The teacher___________ (see) him and ___________ (question) him.
\nAnswer:
\nwas standing, saw, questioned.<\/p>\n

3. She ___________ (cover) herself with a shawl since a fierce wind ___________(be + blow).
\nAnswer:
\ncovered, was blowing.<\/p>\n

4. The chief minister ___________ (be + leave) for Delhi this evening by a special plane. He ___________ (arrive) in Delhi at 8p.m.
\nAnswer:
\nwill leave, will arrive.<\/p>\n

5. One day Nagaraj ___________ (say) that he ___________ (be + wait) for his friend.
\nAnswer:
\nsaid, was waiting.<\/p>\n

6. My brother ___________ (be + leave) Mysuru this evening. He (arrive) in Bengaluru at9-30p.m.
\nAnswer:
\nwill leave, will arrive.<\/p>\n

7. I ___________ (be + have) my breakfast when the servant ___________ (knock) at the door.
\nAnswer:
\nwas having, knocked.<\/p>\n

8. Last month my friend ___________ (be + stay) in Mangaluru and I ___________ (go) to see him.
\nAnswer:
\nwas staying, went.<\/p>\n

9. My friend ___________ (be + drive) when the accident took place. He ___________(be) severely injured.
\nAnswer:
\nwas driving, was.<\/p>\n

10. When I ___________ (reach) the railway station, the train ___________ already ___________ (have + left) the station. Then I ___________ (go) by bus.
\nAnswer:
\nreached, had, left, went.<\/p>\n

11. While the guests ___________ (be + watch) TV, thieves broke into the house and ___________(steal) a lot of gold and cash.
\nAnswer:
\nwere watching, stole.<\/p>\n

12. You can see him now. See how he___________ (be + stand) there. His face is ___________ (wrinkle).
\nAnswer:
\nis standing, wrinkled.<\/p>\n

Conditional Clauses (\u2018If clause – Third Conditional)<\/span><\/p>\n

Read the conversations and fill in the blank choosing the correct \u2018If clause:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Mahesh: Why can’t you come with me Siddesh?
\nSiddesh: No, I have some urgent work now.
\nMahesh: May I know the correct reason Siddesh?
\nSiddesh: I don’t have a vehicle to take my dad to the hospital that’s it.
\nMahesh: Is it? If you had told me earlier, I ___________a vehicle.
\nA) will arrange
\nB) would have arranged
\nC) would arrange
\nD) shall arrange.
\nAnswer:
\nB) would have arranged<\/p>\n

2. Rohini: John, did you bring your camera?
\nJohn: Oh! Sorry
\nRohini: It’s OK.
\nJohn: If I had bought my camera, we ___________ some photographs.
\nA) will take
\nB) will be taken
\nC) could take
\nD) could have taken.
\nAnswer:
\nD) could have taken.<\/p>\n

3. Veena: I wanted to buy a gold chain for my mother on her birthday.
\nLatha: Ok, then why have you not bought yet?
\nVeena: I don’t have enough money now. If I had saved money I ___________ it for sure.
\nA) would have bought
\nB) may have bought
\nC) should have bought
\nD) will have bought.
\nAnswer:
\nA) would have bought<\/p>\n

4. Raju: Hi Ravi, how are you?
\nRamesh: I am fine. Why don’t you buy a new car?
\nRaju: If I had enough money I ______________ a sports car.
\nA) will buy
\nB) could buy
\nC) may buy
\nD) would buy.
\nAnswer:
\nD) would buy.<\/p>\n

5. Teacher: Please arrange a taxi for me for tomorrow to Mysuru. Don’t worry about the money.
\nTravel agent: Sir, it is not the question of money. You know this is the period of Dasara. Vehicles are booked two weeks in advance. If you had informed
\nme at least a week ago, I ___________ arranged a vehicle.
\nA) will have
\nB) would have
\nC) may have
\nD) shall have.
\nAnswer:
\nB) would have<\/p>\n

6. Sushila: Why can’t you come with me Usha?
\nUsha: I have some urgent work.
\nSushila: May I know the correct reason Usha?
\nUsha: I have to take my dad to hospital and I don’t have a vehicle.
\nSushila: Is it? If you had told me earlier, I _______________ a vehicle.
\nA) will have arranged
\nB) could have arranged
\nC) would have arranged
\nD) shall have arranged.
\nAnswer:
\nC) would have arranged<\/p>\n

7. Manoj: What is Ganesh\u2019s percentage in IIPUC?
\nKrishna: 58%.
\nManoj: That\u2019s much less than I was expecting from him.
\nKrishna: If he had studied hard, he _____________ done much better.
\nA) should have
\nB) would have
\nC) will have
\nD) might have
\nAnswer:
\nB) would have<\/p>\n

8. Vinayak: How are you?
\nMajeed: I am fine.
\nVinayak: I bought an Audi last week.
\nMajeed: That\u2019s great.
\nVinayak: What about you? Do you have any plans to buy a car?
\nMajeed: If I had money, I too __________ bought a car.
\nA) should have
\nB) would have
\nC) will have
\nD) could have
\nAnswer:
\nD) could have<\/p>\n

9. Nitin: Hi Sandeep, how are you?
\nSandeep: I am fine. Where were you yesterday?
\nNitin: Yesterday I had gone to a party.
\nSandeep: That\u2019s great. But what about your project?
\nNitin: So I couldn\u2019t complete the project.
\nSandeep: If I was in your place, I __________ attended the party.
\nA) wouldn\u2019t have
\nB) might not have
\nC) will not have
\nD) couldn\u2019t have
\nAnswer:
\nA) wouldn\u2019t have<\/p>\n

Infinitives:<\/span><\/p>\n

Read the conversations and identify the infinitive:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Suresh: Good morning, Vasanth. How are you?
\nVasanth: Good morning. I am fine, thank you.
\nSuresh: Where are you going?
\nVasanth: I am going to the medical store to bring some medicines.
\nA) going
\nB) thank you
\nC) going to
\nD) to bring
\nAnswer:
\nD) to bring<\/p>\n

2. Sumathi: Where are you going?
\nManjula: I\u2019m going to the market to buy vegetables.
\nSumathi: Is it? i too will come with you.
\nManjula: Let us both walk to the market.
\nA) going
\nB) to buy
\nC) come with you
\nD) walk to
\nAnswer:
\nB) to buy<\/p>\n

3. Teacher: Students, have you completed your homework?
\nStudents: Sir, we are completing now.
\nTeacher: You have to do it as early as possible.
\nStudents: Ok sir.
\nA) completed
\nB) are completing
\nC) to do
\nD) possible
\nAnswer:
\nC) to do<\/p>\n

4. Mother. Geetha, where is your father?
\nGeetha: He has gone to the library to borrow some books.
\nMother: When will he come back?
\nGeetha: He will be here by afternoon.
\nA) gone to
\nB) to borrow
\nC) come back
\nD) here by
\nAnswer:
\nB) to borrow<\/p>\n

5. Arun: What do you want to eat?
\nSatish: I want to eat an ice-cream.
\nArum: Wait here. I\u2019ll get you one.
\nSat ish: Thanks.
\nA) to eat
\nB) want
\nC) wait here
\nD) get you
\nAnswer:
\nA) to eat<\/p>\n

6. Cook: What shall I cook for dinner tonight, sir?
\nMaster: Prepare some special items. I am expecting some guests to come for dinner.
\nCook: Alright sir. Shall I prepare biryani and Gulab jamoon?
\nMaster: Ok. Also, make some fruit salad.
\nA) prepare
\nB) some
\nC) shall
\nD) to come
\nAnswer:
\nD) to come<\/p>\n

Comparative Clauses:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Look at what is given below. Write a sentence using the correct form of word on what you see or read. Compare Y with X using ‘tall\u2019.
\n\"KSEEB
\nAnswer:
\nY is taller than X.<\/p>\n

2. Look at the two pictures. Write a sentence using \u2018bigger than\u2019 based on what you see.
\n\"KSEEB
\nAnswer:
\nThe mango tree is bigger than the apple tree.<\/p>\n

3. Look at the two lines. Write a sentence using \u2018longer than\u2019 based on what you see.
\n\"KSEEB
\nAnswer:
\nLine B is longer than line A.<\/p>\n

4. Look at the pictures. Write a sentence using ‘bigger than’ based on what you see.
\n\"KSEEB
\nAnswer:
\nBox A is bigger than box B.<\/p>\n

5. Look at the two pictures. Compare the two pictures using \u2018thin\u2019.
\n\"KSEEB
\nAnswer:
\nRamesh is thinner than Suresh.<\/p>\n

6. Look at the picture. Compare the two using \u2018fast’.
\n\"KSEEB
\nAnswer:
\nB is faster than A.<\/p>\n

7. Look at the two pictures. Compare the two pictures using \u2018beautiful\u2019.
\n\"KSEEB
\nAnswer:
\nB is more beautiful than A.<\/p>\n

8. Look at the two pictures. Compare the two pictures using \u2018happy\u2019.
\n\"KSEEB
\nAnswer:
\nMohan is happier than Suresh.<\/p>\n

9. Look at the picture. Compare the two roads using \u2018wide\u2019.
\n\"KSEEB
\nAnswer:
\nRoad B is wider than road A.<\/p>\n

10. Look at the two pictures. Compare the two pictures using \u2018stronger than\u2019.
\n\"KSEEB
\nAnswer:
\nShekar is stronger than Vasu.<\/p>\n

11. Look at the picture. Compare the two using “young.
\n\"KSEEB
\nAnswer:
\nB is younger than A.<\/p>\n

12. Look at the two pictures. Compare the two pictures using ‘higher’.
\n\"KSEEB
\nAnswer:
\nThe aeroplane is higher than the birds.<\/p>\n

13. Look at the two pictures. Compare the two pictures using ‘costlier than’.
\n\"KSEEB
\nAnswer:
\nThe Samsung mobile phone is costlier than the Nokia mobile phone.<\/p>\n

14. Look at the two pictures. Compare the two pictures using \u2018thick’.
\n\"KSEEB
\nAnswer:
\nLine B is thicker than line A.<\/p>\n

15. Look at the picture. Compare the two using \u2018heavier than’.
\n\"KSEEB
\nAnswer:
\nThe elephant is heavier than the man.<\/p>\n

16. Look at the turn pictures in the box. Write a sentence using \u2018smaller than* based pn uihat you see.
\n\"KSEEB
\nAnswer:
\nLadder A is smaller than ladder B.<\/p>\n

Language function:<\/span><\/p>\n

Read the following conversations and choose the language function of the underlined sentences:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Mom: Where are you going Ramya?
\nRamya: School mom.
\nMom: Then Bo with your dad, dear.<\/span>
\nRamya: Yes mom.
\nA) Obey
\nB) Request
\nC) Advice
\nD) Permission
\nAnswer:
\nC) Advice<\/p>\n

2. Raju: What can I do for you Ramesh?
\nRamesh: Will you lend me the Science notes?<\/span> I’ll return it tomorrow.
\nA) Obey
\nB) Request
\nC) Advice
\nD) Encouragement
\nAnswer:
\nB) Request<\/p>\n

3. Student: May I come in Sir?
\nRamesh: Yes, you shouldn’t be late next time.<\/span>
\nA) Advice
\nB) Permission
\nC) Request
\nD) Encouragement
\nAnswer:
\nC) Request<\/p>\n

4. Mom: Where are you going Ramya?
\nRamya: To school, mom.
\nMom: Then go with dad dear.
\nRamya: Yes mom<\/span>.
\nA) Request
\nB) Permission
\nC) Obey
\nD) Advice
\nAnswer:
\nC) Obey<\/p>\n

5. Old lady: Excuse me.
\nBoy: Yes. What can Ido for you?<\/span>
\nOld lady: Could you help me cross the road?
\nBoy Yes, of course.
\nA) Offering information
\nB) Seeking information
\nC) Taking help
\nD) Offering help
\nAnswer:
\nD) Offering help<\/p>\n

6. Head Master: After the bell, can you give the question paper to the students?
\nTeacher: Ok sir.
\nHead Master: And then tell the students that they should not write the questions in the answer booklet.<\/span>
\nTeacher: Ok sir, I will tell them.
\nA) Request
\nB) Instruction
\nC) Permission
\nD) Advice.
\nAnswer:
\nB) Instruction<\/p>\n

7. Shashi: Rakesh, I have lost my mobile. Mind if I use yours?
\nRakesh: No. not at all. You can use it.<\/span>
\nShashi: Thanks.
\nA) Obey
\nB) Permission
\nC) Request
\nD) Advice
\nAnswer:
\nB) Permission<\/p>\n

8. Rekha: Takedown the address quickly.
\nAnita: T haven\u2019t brought my pen. If you (don’t mind, could I use your pen?<\/span>
\nA) Questioning
\nB) Seeking help
\nC) Seeking information
\nD) Seeking permission
\nAnswer:
\nD) Seeking permission<\/p>\n

9. Mohan: Can you run<\/span> 100 meters in 10 seconds?
\nShiva: No, I can\u2019t.
\nA) Ability
\nB) Suggestion
\nC) Order
\nD) Obligation
\nAnswer:
\nA) Ability<\/p>\n

10. Dad: Have you done your homework, Keshav?
\nKeshav: No dad.
\nDad: Do your homework first. You car\\. watch TV later.<\/span>
\nKeshav: Yes dad.
\nA) Request
\nB) Suggestion
\nC) Order
\nD) Permission
\nAnswer:
\nB) Suggestion<\/p>\n

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