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ENGLISH PLUS

FULL MARKS PVT. LTD.(A Unit of Saraswati Group)

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TEACHERS' HANDBOOK

ASSIGNMENTS PLUS IN ENGLISH VI2

SECTION A: READING 3-5

SECTION B: WRITING 5-11

SECTION C: GRAMMAR 12-14

FULL MARKS ASSIGNMENT-1 14-15


SECTION A: READING 19-21

SECTION B: WRITING 21-27

SECTION C: GRAMMAR 27-29



SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT-2

CONTENTS

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT-1

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3TEACHERS’ HANDBOOK

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 1

1. A. 1. teach him the basic values of a good human

being.

2. it has been earned by hard labour.

3. tough with tough.

4. on a screen of truth.

5. sell his heart and soul.

6. instil in his son certain traits of character.

B. 1. scoundrel 2. dedicated

3. cuddle 4. sublime

2. 1. (d) have been benefited by globalisation

2. (b) Globalisation in India

3. (a) the small farmers and tribals

4. (c) has some gains than losses

5. (a) dreadful

3. 1. (d) The extreme positive and the extreme

negative are alike

2. (b) fail to hear it

3. (a) fail to see them

4. (a) His nature

5. (c) so strong that it cannot be stopped

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 2

1. A. 1. the court verdicts in their favour.

2. get their land back and start cultivation.

3. the Allahabad High Court verdict goes the

farmers’ favour.

4. carefully read the offer documents.

SOLUTIONS/ HINTS

SECTION A : READING

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B. 1. Because they have faith in the government.

2. They expect that the government will

persuade or let them directly negotiate with

farmers.

3. They want to renegotiate with the

government for a better price of their

land.

4. They want their ancestral land back.

C. 1. euphoria 2. adamant

2. 1. (b) The Bengal Tiger

2. (d) the Leopard

3. (a) the Bear

4. (a) smiles

5. (d) ears

3. 1. (c) combined

2. (a) permeable

3. (b) open a cell’s pores with control

4. (a) choose a particular voltage to activate

particular tissues

5. (b) to fight

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 3

1. A. 1. Hindu people of all classes and sects.

2. teaches the world tolerance.

3. shelter to the refugees.

4. took refuge with the people of India.

B. (a) cordially (b) religions

(c) Chicago (d) virtues.

C. 1. delegates 2. remnants

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2. 1. (b) he could make beautiful models.

2. (d) the doll.

3. (b) sawdust

4. (a) engaged himself in new work

5. (c) he made many different forms and creatures

out of clay

3. 1. (c) the fear of the God’s wrath

2. (d) palm leaves

3. (d) all the above.

4. (d) both (a) and (b).

5. (b) stolen or looted

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 4

1. A. 1. On Buddha Purnima Buddhists refrain

from eating meat. They only eat kheer

which they share with the poor.

2. Their special forms of charity include

kindness to animals.

3. They decorate their houses with Vaisakh

Vakats out of bamboo and festoon them.

4. In Sri Lanka, on the occasion of Buddha

Purnima all homes are brightly illuminated

and even the poorest light at least one oil-

lamp.

5. On Buddha Purnima Japanese Buddhists

make replicas of shrines with spring flowers

and place a small idol of Buddha on them.

6. Buddha attained enlightenment sitting

under a Bodhi tree that is why they are

given special care.

B. 1. depict 2. rejoice

C. 1. include 2. extraordinary

2. 1. (a) ran to the garden swing

2. (c) she remembered her (Nell’s) pouting

expressions

3. (d) her school was closed that day


5. (b) didn’t help her at all

3. 1. (a) common interest

2. (c) talk about other fellow’s hobby rather than

your own

3. (b) unpleasant topics

4. (c) give much importance to yourself

5. (d) too much.

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 5

1. A. 1. he was a bold, troublesome and cruel

youngman.

2. he put down a rebellion in the Punjabi city

of Takshila.

3. was a commoner, a fisher-woman.

4. suppressing an uprising in Ujjain.

5. taught him the basic tenets of Buddhism.

B. (a) 304 (b) second

(c) cruel (d) like

(e) competent (f) third

C. 1. quell 2. erupted

2. 1. (a) Latin America and the Caribbean

2. (b) Sierra Leone

3. (a) malnutrition

4. (d) hunger

5. (c) lack of proper food

3. 1. (b) how winter comes

2. (d) the poignant smell of chrysanthemums

3. (c) the end of the year

4. (a) sad

5. (c) bitter smell

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 6

1. A. 1. the campus of St. Xavier’s College, Calcutta.

2. attend an interactive session with the

students there.

3. meet him on his next trip.

4. in the Lok Sabha close to each other.

5. a constitutional reality.

6. it does not clear which caste he belongs to.

B. 1. legacy 2. denoted

C. 1. victory 2. close

2. 1. (d) Spain

2. (b) greet their victorious national team

3. (c) the king of the country


UNIT ASSIGNMENT 1

1.

MESSAGE

12 February, 2012

10:00 a.m.

Investor’s House

You are requested to arrange a double

bedroom, ground floor house near Metro

station in Sector-4, Vaishali @ ` 10,000 per

month as early as possible. The locality

should be neat and clean and a little away

from the main market. We have already

shifted to Delhi and are staying with one of

our relatives here. We are in urgent need of

a flat. So, do the same without any delay.

Roshan

2. A washing machine (laundry machine, clothes

washer, or washer) is a machine designed to wash

laundry, such as clothing, towels and sheets. The

term is mostly applied only to machines that use

water as the primary cleaning solution, as opposed

to dry cleaning (which uses alternative cleaning

fluids, and is performed by specialist businesses) or

even ultrasonic cleaners.

In most top-loading washers, if the motor spins in

one direction, the gearbox drives the agitator; if the

motor spins the other way, the gearbox locks the

agitator and spins the basket and agitator together.

Similarly if the pump motor rotates one way it re-

circulates the sudsy water; in the other direction it

pumps water from the machine during the spin

cycle. Because they usually incorporate a gearbox,

clutch, crank, etc., top-loading washers are

mechanically more complex than front loading

machines but are generally lower maintenance

since there is no need for a door seal (described

below). However, the electro-mechanical

components in conventional top-load washer have

largely reached maturity.

3. 121, Vir Marg

Delhi

25 December, 2011

SECTION B : WRITING

4. (c) National unity is very weak in Spain.

5. (a) avoided

3. 1. (b) gastric ulcers

2. (a) it helps to relieve stress and anxiety

3. (a) cuts

4. (c) fibre

5. (b) good quality

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 7

1. A. 1. our mind stress free and tension-proof.

2. helps the body release stress.

3. pranayama and meditation.

4. in our failures.

5. strengthens our nervous system and mind.

6. enhances our capability in every way.

B. 1. undying 2. recuperated

3. inducing 4. eliminate

2. 1. (a) the Home of the Pure Heart

2. (d) Shanti Nagar

3. (b) to provide medication, bandages and food to

the lepers

4. (d) orphans and homeless youth

5. (c) Venezuela

3. 1. (c) life

2. (b) sad songs

3. (a) act in the present

4. (b) heroic deeds

5. (c) future


My dear Shadhna

You will be glad to know that I visited Udaipur

during the winter holidays with my family

members. Udaipur is really a wonderful place.

Located in the state of Rajasthan it is known as the

city of lakes. You can find here several palatial

buildings of the Rajput era. The Lake Palace covers

the entire Bland in the Pichola Lake. Udaipur is

also known as the Venice of the East. Some of the

famous lakes of this city are Lake Pichola, Fateh

Sagar Lake, Udai Sagar Lake and Swarup Sagar

Lake. People here are very cordial. They like spicy

food. They wear colourful dresses.

The changes of the time can also be seen in this

beautiful city. Most of the palaces have been turned

now into luxury hotels. It is a place worth-visiting.

I’ll suggest you to see this city with your own eyes.

I’m sure you’ll enjoy your visit.

Convey my regards to your parents. Rest is fine.

With good wishes.

Yours affectionately

Ranjana

4. Use the following hints to develop the

answer:

• Mother Teresa — devoted life for mankind —

an angel of God — messenger of peace — love

— left home to help poor.

• Calcutta — fortunate land.

• Established charity homes — orphanages —

hospitals — schools — homes for poor —

unwanted women — orphans — lepers — centres

of missionaries of charity all over the world.

• Blessed with a healing touch.

• Honoured with Nobel Prize — Woman of the

year — Rajiv Gandhi Peace Foundation Award.

• Death — September 5 — irreparable loss to the

world.

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 2

1. 2 February, 2012, Wednesday

8:35 p.m.

Today I participated in ‘Kindness Towards Animals’

campaign organised on the campus of the school at

10:00 a.m. in the auditoria. The students were told

about the advantages of animals. They were also

instructed to treat animals kindly and

sympathetically. A number of activities viz. debates,

declamation contests, poetry recitation, costume

show and display of slogans on play cards were

organised to inspire the students. I listened to their

views and concluded that people treat animals

inhumanly. Now, I have made up my mind to

counsel those people who kill animals without

rhyme or reason.

Suman Kumar

2. SAINA NEHWAL

Saina Nehwal has become an international image

in the field of badminton. She was born on 17

March, 1990 in Hyderabad city of India. Her father

is Harvir Singh and mother is Usha Rani. Saina

showed her interest in badminton in her early

childhood. She started her training under the

Dronacharya awardee S.M. Arif. The Junior Czech

Open held in 2003 proved to be a major break in

her career. She gave her best performance in the

Common Wealth Games of 2004. But unfortunately

she couldn’t win a medal. In 2004, she took part in

Junior Asian Championship. In 2010, she got the

opportunity to lead the Indian Women’s team to

finals of the Uber Cup. She won the Indian Open

Grandprix Gold of 2010 by defeating Mew Choo

Wong from Malayasia. Due to her excellence in

badminton, she has been bestowed with awards like

Padma Shri (2010) and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

Award (2010).

3.Date : 5 November, 2011

From : [email protected]

To : [email protected]

Subject : Accidents caused due to stray bulls

Sir

I am a resident of Vikas Enclave. I intend to

bring to your notice that the residents of

this locality are perturbed because of the

stray bulls. They have become the cause of

several road accidents. Moreover, they hit

the children with their horns. There are

nearly ten casualties due to the stray bulls.


The traffic is also disturbed by the bulls. I

recollect the accident that took place two

days ago. A cyclist was hit by a stray bull.

Consequently, he collided with a car and got

injured. I humbly request you to protect the

residents of the locality from the stray bulls

as early as possible.

With regards

Preeti


answer:

• Cricket — the most popular sports of the day.

• First introduced by the British rulers in their

colonies.

• The main intentions — to keep the slaves

unaware of the governance.

• Later even after freedom the then colonies

continued to play but England itself virtually

cut off from it.

• Today a lot of test types of cricket is available

such as One Day, Test Match, T-20 and IPL.

• A lot of wastage of money.

• The audience concentrate only upon a few

people in the ground sometimes for four-five

days without much break.

• Is there any productive result of it? No, not at all.

• Had this expenditure or the energy of the

players been utilised creatively it would have

contributed to the nation’s development a lot.

• Rethink over its promotion.

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 3

1.

NOTICE

28 August, 2011

Inauguration of Shop

I cordially invite the resident of Mayapuri to

the inauguration of the shop for readymade

garments and kids wear. Mr Lalu Prasad

Yadav, an eminent political leader, will

inaugurate the shop. All relatives, friends

and the residents of the locality are

welcome.

Ranjit

2. The bar graph shows that the company’s maximum

attention is on its infrastructure and staff. It spent

20% of its revenue equally on infrastructure and

salary each. The next target has been the

repayment of loans and the interest spent on them

(loans) is 17.5%. The third priority was the

advertisement where it spent 15% followed by

12.5% on transport. Taxes and R & D account

amounted to 10% and 5% respectively. It is a fact

that the interest on loan repayment has been

higher but the infrastructure and salary heads

could contribute to the growth of country and it

expects higher returns in future.

3. C-78, Janak Puri

New Delhi

10 November, 2011

The Editor

The Times of India

New Delhi

Sub: Corporal Punishment

Sir

Inflicting corporal punishment on the school goers is

a crime. But some of the teachers do not understand

this bare fact and thrash the pupils mercilessly. It is

also a well known fact that corporal punishment

makes the students arrogant and obstinate. Teachers

must not mar the future of the students. Those who

believe in the dictum that “spare the rod and spoil the

child” have no knowledge of the human psychology.

Children need love and affection. The traditional

approach to education hinders creativity, productivity

and the harmonious growth of the child. Hence, I

request you to publish my letter in your esteemed

newspaper so as to make the teachers aware of these

facts. They must stop this type of punishment. The

parents should also come ahead to protest against the

established convictions with firm determination.

Yours sincerely

Ruchika


4. NEVER GIVE UP

Once a prince was attacked and defeated. The

enemy soldiers could not find the prince in the

battlefield because he retreated and hid himself

in a cave. He got disappointed and disheartened.

He thought that there was no hope of happiness

in his life. Suddenly he glanced at a spider. It

was weaving a web over the opening of the cave.

It was working so precisely and meticulously

that the prince got inspired. The prince decided

to fight a final battle against the enemy. He came

out of the cave and started training the young.

He trained nearly 2000 youngsters and declared

war against the enemy. It is often said that

fortune favours the brave. He got his empire

back and lived happily.

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 4

1.

D.A.V. PUBLIC SCHOOL, PATNA

NOTICE

3 March, 2012

Articles of Magazine

All the students are informed that the

school is going to bring out its magazine for

this academic session. All those who are

interested to contribute their stories,

articles, cartoons, poems, etc. should submit

them by 30 March positively. The contribution

should be original. Manuscripts are also

welcome.

Saurav

Student Editor

2. I celebrated the New Year with a great pomp and

ceremony. I decorated the big drawing room of my

house beautifully. The members of my family

invited all their close friends. I also invited my

friends. I also made an arrangement of the DJ

system. The youngsters danced to the tunes of

Punjabi songs. My father inspired us to become

good human beings and help the poor. We enjoyed

the delicious dishes prepared by my mother. The

orchestra presented a very good programme of

music and entertained all and sundry. In the end

the guests sang songs and played musical chairs.

The females also enjoyed themselves. The

celebrations ended at midnight. I can never forget

the New Year celebrations which give us an

opportunity to be together with our kith and kin.




Subject : Power failure for long hours

Sir

It is to bring to your notice that the

residents of Vikaspuri are suffering because

of the power failure in the evening. The

production of the factory gets affected by the

regular and continuous power cuts. The

work of packing is adversely affected. We

are earning our bread and butter from these

small scale industries. If the electricity

board continues this practice, we will have

to lock the factories permanently. There is

no other alternate for us. No productive

work is being done in the evening. It is not

only the problem of industrialists. The

ordinary residents of the locality are also

disturbed. The students cannot complete

their homework and revise the topic taught

in the class. The problem of power has

become very grave. You are requested to

solve the problem as soon as possible.

With regards

Rita

4. 20 October, 2011

By Amrit Roy

Delhi Book Fair always fascinates me. Today I

visited this book fair. As usual there was a great

rush on the ticket counter. There was hustle and

bustle everywhere. Suddenly I saw a few

youngsters began shouting at the youngsters of an

another group. Soon there occurred a clash

between the two groups. The volunteers of the


book fair organising committee tried their best to

pacify the aggressive youngsters of both the

groups. But all their efforts proved in vain. The

youngsters continued fighting. Seeing the situation

becoming worse I called the police. It was finally

controlled after they (police) arrived. Some were

taken into custody but later released after warning

not to do such things again.

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 5

1. Inter-house Folk Song Competition

23 May, 2012, Friday

10:00 p.m.

Our school organised an inter-house folk song

competition for secondary classes at 10:00 a.m. 125

students participated in the folk song competition.

Their cultural events displayed the rich variety of

cultural heritage of India. The Haryanvi group

song secured the first position and the girls who

sang the Rajasthani folk song bagged the second

position. The third position was secured by the

Punjabi group. The audience were mesmerised by

the melodious songs of the budding singers. I was

not the participant but I enjoyed the performance

of each team. I am happy that the school inculcate

the cultural values into the pupils.

2. Rajeev : Come on, Saurav, why are you so

desperate. Cheer up! Failures are not

the end of everything.

Saurav : Of course, but it is only for those who

succeed. You know this is my third

failure. Don’t you believe I am fated to

face it?

Rajeev : What nonsense! Efforts can

overpower the fate. One needs to be

brave.

Saurav : No, Rajeev. Effort is not everything.

Fate is all powerful. I don’t want

failure, but I have to face it every

time.

Rajeev : It is your misconception. Once you

begin believing in fate, it overpowers

you and makes you a coward. This

results in your failure. You should

forget your failures and prepare to

work afresh. You’ll win surely.

Saurav : Okay! I’ll try once more with full

enthusiasm. Thank you very much

for showing me the way.

Rajeev : Best of luck!

3. 13, Station Road

Haldwani

4 March, 2012

The Principal

ABC School

Haldwani

Sub: Regarding grant of leave

Sir

Most respectfully I beg to state that my brother’s

marriage is going to be solemnised on 12th of

March. There is no one except me to make

arrangements for the wedding. My father is always

busy in his official work. He has left everything on

me.

I, therefore, request you to please grant me leave

for one week so that I may do all the necessary

arrangements at proper time. My leave will start

from 06-03-2012 and it will continue upto 12-03-

2012. I shall be highly obliged to you for this act of

kindness.

Thanking you

Yours faithfully

Manjeet Singh


answer:

• A river — nature’s precious gift — enjoys the

status of mother — provides life to human

beings — animals — crops — vegetation —

require good treatment in return.

• Alarming situation — rivers getting polluted —

dirty — dried-up —water turning poisonous.

• Causes: industrial discharge — city drains —

washing clothes — throwing dead bodies —

ashes.

• Consequences: unavailability of clean drinking

water — river water poisonous — unfit for

irrigation and water creatures — leading to

stomach disorders.


• Suggestions: outlet of drains — water from

industries to be treated — check on waste

disposal — widespread projects for cleaning

rivers to be launched.

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 6

1.

MESSAGE

15 February, 2012

4:00 p.m.

Dear Mother

I received the telephone call of Arnav. He

informed me that he would not come this

week as he was to appear in the exam. He

wanted to stay in the hostel to prepare for

the examination. I was to leave for

Faridabad as scheduled so I could not have

face to face interaction with you. Arnav was

also asking you to send some money for

purchasing books.

Prasoon

2. The graph shows a periodical progress report of

a student of class VIII during the academic

session 2010-2011. In first periodical test he

obtained 360 followed by a slight increase to 365

and 370 in June, 2010 and August, 2010

respectively. But in October 2010 periodical test

he showed a sharp rise in his performance by

obtaining 385 marks followed by another

wonderful performance in December 2010 by

obtaining 400 aggregate. But again in February,

2011 his performance was almost static as he

obtained 405 in that month. Overall, his

performance has been improving satisfactorily.

3. 67-R, Arya Nagar

Kurukshetra

10 October, 2011

The Editor

The Hindustan Times

New Delhi

Sub: Exploitation of children

Sir

I want to draw the attention of the millions of

Indian through your esteemed daily towards one

of the grave problems of India, i.e. child labour.

Child labour is a stigma on the Indian society.

Children are employed at various places such as

hotels, restaurants, shops, household, etc. They

can be seen in industries also doing harmful jobs.

It is really pathetic. These children are deprived

of education and childhood pleasures. Not only

this, their unhygienic working conditions make

them victims of chest ailments and lung cancer.

They are paid so poorly that they fail to spend

money on their treatment and ultimately they get

untimely death.

Child labour must be stopped at all cost. Every

child has a right to get education. Hence, he/she

should not be deprived of his/ her right.

Suggestions: Minimum age should be fixed for

child labour. There should be fixed working hours.

They should be provided necessary facilities and

rights. There must be adequate provisions for

medical care.

Thanking you

Yours faithfully

4. Discipline is essential in all walks of life. An

indisciplined man creates problems not only for

himself but also for the society. A teacher cannot

deliver his lecture in the class if the students are

indisciplined. Discipline is a virtue that enables

a human being to attain his/ her cherished goals.

The attainment of individual and organizational

objectives solely depends on the disciplined

employees. If the players of football don’t follow

the rules and regulation of the game, they will

not be able to play. Discipline is indispensable for

achieving considerable success in the world of

competition. It is discipline that accelerates the

rate of progress of a nation. It must be kept in

mind that discipline cannot be enforced by law. It

is training of the mind. It has to come from

within. The members of the society should

always remember that discipline breeds love and

eradicates the feelings of hatred. A disciplined

person faces the music of life with astonishing

ease. The term discipline must not be misinterpreted.


Some semi-literate people think that discipline

imposes restriction on personal freedom. It is a

misapprehension and perilous to the very

existence of human life. One must not forget that

the soldiers who sacrifice their lives for the

security of the citizens are disciplined. If they

become indisciplined the nation’s security will be

at stake. Discipline is of utmost importance in

every field of life.

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 7

1. 10 April, 2011

9:00 p.m.

It is very unfortunate that poverty is still

deeply rooted in every corner of our country.

We have not yet bridges the gap between the

wealthy c lass of people and the most

unfortunate lot i.e. the poor. Last week I had

gone to Shimla for two days with my parents.

We were walking leisurely on the Mall Road.

Suddenly I got shocked to see a poor young

man searching for eatables in a big roadside

dustbin. It was really a very pathetic scene for

me. Although I helped the man with pastries

and ice-creams, I remained disturbed for a

long time.

Sachin

2. R.K. NARAYAN

R.K. Narayan is regarded as one of the

greatest of Indians writing in English. He is

the most artistic of the Indian writers. He was

born in 1906 in Madras, (now Chennai). He was

never a good student and failed both in the

High school and Intermediate examinations.

He could get his degree only when he was

twenty-four years old. He then joined as a

teacher in a village school. But soon he gave

up his job as a school teacher and decided to

devote all his time to writing. He wrote a

number of short stories and novels. All his

short stories are set in an imaginary town of

Malgudi. His novel The Guide received the

Sahitya Akademi Award for the year 1960. He

was awarded Padma Bhushan in 1964.

3. 10, Indira Nagar

Bhopal

20 February, 2012

The Sanitary Inspector

Bhopal

Sub: Unsatisfactory sanitary condition

Sir

This is to inform you that our town has become

a hell due to lack of adequate sanitary conditions.

Some green grocers throw the rubbish material

on the road. As a result of this the road becomes

dirty. Foul smell can be smelt even from far off

areas. Whenever anyone crosses the road

thousands of flies start flying. Due to dirt,

mosquitoes trouble us a lot particularly at night.

It becomes difficult for us to complete our

homework.

I, therefore, request you to please do the

needful in the interest of the public. It is

feared that the city will come in the grip of

some epidemics like dengue and malaria if

immediate action is not taken.

Thanking you

Yours sincerely

Amar


answer:

• Fast food — junk food — gaining popularity

specially among youngsters — more of a status

symbol — Indian food termed unfit — outdated.

• Prepared in unhygienic conditions —

contaminated water — dirty — cheap cooking

medium — fine flour (maida) used to prepare it

— harmful for stomach — difficult to digest —

spoils skin — makes body bulky.

• Necessary to switch over to fresh fruits —

vegetables — green fibrous — juices — salads

— lentils — good for health — skin — stomach

— easy to digest — keep body fit.

• Advice — keep away from tempting fast food —

once in a while is OK, stick to fresh, healthy

food.


UNIT ASSIGNMENT 1

1. (a) (i) on (b) (iii) that

(c) (iii) their (d) (iv) amongst

(e) (ii) on (f) (iv) includes

(g) (i) many (h) (ii) entitled

2. (a) (iii) requested his father to buy a bicyle

(b) (ii) what the need of a bicycle was when his

school was so close

(c) (i) he loved to ride it

(d) (iv) he would buy one in the next month

3. (a) the (b) of

(c) is (d) the

(e) for (f) an

(g) for (h) to

4. (a) Seeing me in his room, he became surprised.

(b) He could not pay the fine because he had no money.

(c) All my friends were present in the party.

(d) I heard my father go up the stairs.

5. (a) has been registered (b) support

(c) has written (d) were taken ill

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 2

1. (a) (ii) has created (b) (iv) significant

(c) (i) of (d) (iii) produced

(e) (iii) are (f) (iv) used

(g) (ii) consumed (h) (iii) from

2. (a) (iv) all of them were

(b) (ii) keep the readers guessing

(c) (i) is solved

(d) (ii) Some of the best known

3. (a) I was told the story of a king by my brother.

(b) The Prime Minister was given a warm welcome

by the people.

(c) Whose mobile phones was spoilt by him?

(d) It is hoped that the match will be won by us.

4. (a) can (b) could

(c) shall (d) Could

(e) Would (f) used

(g) must (h) should

5. (a) She is a policeman as well as a poet.

(b) Run fast or you will miss the first period.

(c) They lost the match because the team was

weak.

(d) Since I am old, I cannot walk fast.

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 3

1. (a) (iii) of (b) (i) of

(c) (iv) from (d) (iv) to

(e) (i) of (f) (ii) of

(g) (ii) for (h) (iii) in

2. (a) (iv) When did you arrive

(b) (ii) You must have had a tough time

(c) (i) How did you enjoy the vaction

(d) (iii) I enjoyed it a lot

3. (a) to of (b) the an

(c) among between (d) has have

(e) A The (f) comes coming

(g) meant meaning (h) for from

4. (a) Ivan Dmitritch was a middle-class man.

(b) He lived with his family on an income of

twelve hundred a year.

(c) But he was very well satisfied with his lot.

(d) He sat down on the sofa after supper and began

reading the newspaper.

5. (a) It is known to all that Raman is ill

Or

That Raman is ill is known to all.

(b) This is Reema who won the title for the Best

Girl.

(c) I prefer tea to coffee.

(d) He told me that he would go, but I should stay.

SECTION C : GRAMMAR


UNIT ASSIGNMENT 4

1. (a) (ii) where he was going

(b) (iv) he was going to see a patient in a hospital.

(c) (iii) how much time he would take.

(d) (i) he would be back within an hour.

2. (a) (iii) they (b) (iii) me

(c) (i) that (d) (ii) them

(e) (iv) their (f) (ii) I

(g) (i) my (h) (iii) my

3. (a) to (b) lies

(c) which (d) are

(e) lower (f) for

(g) the (h) of

4. (a) was arrested (b) has been cancelled

(c) have been killed (d) was chosen

5. (a) he had forgotten his glasses.

(b) was cooking

(c) from

(d) He does not believe that I am his neighbour.

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 5

1. (a) (i) when

(b) (i) became

(c) (iv) had appealed

(d) (iii) responded to the

(e) (ii) was posted to

(f) (iii) braved challenging

(g) (iv) used to be frustrated

(h) (i) yearned to look out

2. (a) (ii) a (b) (i) a

(c) (iii) the (d) (iii) the

(e) (ii) an (f) (iii) the

(g) (iii) the (h) (i) a

3. (a) The teacher asked Rohit why he had not done

his work.

(b) He asked me where I had been all those days.

(c) The teacher advised me to work hard.

(d) Mother enquired of me whether I had

completed my work.

4. (a) By whom has mathematics been taught to you?

(b) The lesson had already been finished by the

teacher.

(c) You are requested to keep the book on the table.

(d) She was given a beautiful gift by her brother.

5. (a) Napoleon Bonaparte was born on 15th August,

1769.

(b) He belonged to a poor family of Carsica island

in France.

(c) Because of his war-like nature, he joined the

army.

(d) He proved his military ability by suppressing a

revolt in Toulon.

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 6

1. (a) (iii) who was tending

(b) (ii) the track had broken

(c) (i) took off his

(d) (iv) waved it

(e) (i) rushing towards the

(f) (ii) braked and stopped the

(g) (iii) saved

(h) (iv) was highly appreicated

2. (a) (i) was lying (b) (iii) could

(c) (iv) need (d) (iii) The

(e) (iii) much (f) (i) at

(g) (iv) any (h) (iii) dared

3. (a) is has been (b) for with

(c) circulated circulate (d) a the

(e) was is (f) found find

(g) with to (h) solve solved

4. (a) organising (b) to find

(c) to publish (d) visitng

5. (a) Did the lion not break out of the cage?

(b) How can good marks be obtained in such a

situation?

(c) You must take rest for the whole day otherwise

you will again fall ill.


SECTION A

1. A. (a) the game of football was not there.

(b) she made a lot of friends in the new school.

(c) make the best of the things he had.

(d) he was a short-tempered man.

(e) his company closed down.

(f) he was a football player there.

B. 1. scornful 2. tantrum

3. pleaded 4. misfortune

2. 1. (c) 45-52

2. (c) 60

3. (a) 32

4. (d) 41-48 per cent

5. (b) a disease that spreads over the whole

country.

3. 1. (b) existence of human life

2. (a) a book of Swami Vivekananda

3. (d) serve humanity

4. (c) Pakistan launched air attacks on Indian

base

5. (c) a noble cause

SECTION B

4.

AMAR JYOTI SCHOOL, PATNA

NOTICE

25 August, 2011

All the students are hereby informed that

our school is going to organise a cultural

evening on 28 August to collect funds for the

extremely poor children. Our Education

Minister will be the Chief Guest on the

occasion. All the students are requested to

attend the cultural evening.

Harsh

Head Boy

5. The following graph shows the trend of the

students’ performance in an examination in

respective years. In 2006, about 50% students

qualified in the examination and the next year

(2007) the percentage increased. But

simultaneously it decreased by 10%. It showed the

declining trend. In the year 2009, the percentage of

candidates took a quantum jump and it increased

(d) They asked him if he would reach Patna the

next day.

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 7

1. (a) (iii) Can (b) (iii) will

(c) (iii) must (d) (ii) ought to

(e) (i) Would (f) (ii) may

(g) (iv) should (h) (iv) will

2. (a) (iv) Are you ready to shoot

(b) (iii) What can you see in front of you

(c) (i) Can you not see

(d) (iii) I can’t say

3. (a) grows grow (b) a the

(c) within into (d) his its

(e) but and (f) needed needs

(g) is are (h) means meant

4. (a) Since you desire it, I shall give you in writing.

(b) Napoleon whom the French honour died at St.

Helena.

(c) He felt excited while receiving the award.

(d) Accompanied by her mother, she entered the

room.

5. (a) has been forecast (b) were warned

(c) were submerged (d) were closed

FULL MARKS ASSIGNMENT 1


up to 80% and in the next year it remained

standstill. So this graph shows the ups and downs

in the number of candidates right from 2006 to

2010.




Subject : Street Lights

Sir

It is to inform you that the street lights of

the locality have not been working for the

last six months. The unavailability of street

lights has become the cause of frequent

accidents and unsocial activities. The anti-

social elements of the city harass the girls

who return home late. The cases of robbery

and theft have also become common. The

residents of the locality are terrified as they

cannot go to the market after 6:30 p.m.

Their condition is pitiable. So, you are

requested to ask the concerned authorities

to install new tube light in the streets.

With regards

Preeti

C-207, Shastri Nagar

Meerut

7. BAN CRACKERS

Many malpractices have been associated with some

of our religious festivals and social events. Bursting

crackers on Diwali, wedding parties etc. is the

pinnacle of absurdity. It is not only the wastage of

money but also harmful for the people and

environment. Perhaps the desire to display wealth

and a misguided notion of fun urges people to enjoy

the sight of their hard earned money going up in

smoke. The smoke emitted by the firework releases

harmful and poisonous gases. People suffer from

asthma and other respiratory disorders have to bear

additional suffering. The indulgence in this

malpractice encourages the social evil of child labour.

Most of the factories producing firecrackers employ

children as labourers. These unfortunate children are

deprived of education and childhood days. They also

contact diseases by handling poisonous chemicals.

These crackers are perilous for the school-going

children who use them on various occasions. There

are numerous examples of accidents that took place

because of using the crackers. Hence, it is the need

of the hour to ban crackers.

SECTION C

8. (a) (iv) switched to

(b) (iii) has again become

(c) (i) plying on

(d) (i) are now at critically

9. (a) (iii) Located (b) (iv) is

(c) (i) known (d) (i) of

(e) (ii) situated (f) (iii) which

(g) (ii) like (h) (i) through

10. (a) their (b) of

(c) them (d) are

(e) or (f) some

(g) whose (h) and

11. (a) is added

(b) is rinsed

(c) is then put into

(d) should be allowed to stand

12. (a) was given (b) has banned

(c) were arrested (d) are lying vacant


SECTION A

1. A. (a) awesome mountains.

(b) is as big as a groundhog with a coat like a

squirrel’s.

(c) berries and small vegetation.


(d) they (mar mots) can’t waddle away fast

enough into their burrows.

(e) their flesh and fur.

(f) hurriedly run away at the sight of humans.

B. 1. crevasses 2. azure

3. cuddly 4. hibernating

2. 1. (d) NRM is located in Chennai

2. (b) UNESCO

3. (a) 25% commission on gate entrance


5. (a) make easy

3. 1. (b) no farmhouse

2. (c) shaking his harness bells

3. (c) lovely

4. (a) strange

5. (a) one should not get diverted from one’s

promises

SECTION B

4.

MESSAGE

25 December, 2011

4:45 p.m.

Dear mother

I received a telephone call from Mrs Saha.

She was asking you to reach her house in

the evening at 6:00 p.m. as she had fixed the

appointment with the doctor. She will be

waiting for you. She also told that the

doctor would not meet after 7:30 p.m. So,

you must not be late.

Rekha

5. ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL

Alexander Graham Bell was born on 3 March 1847.

He was a scientist, inventor and founder of the Bell

Telephone Company. In addition to his work in

telecommunications technology, he also was

responsible for important advances in aviation and

hydrofoil technology. He was born in Edinburg,

Scotland. His father was Mr Alexander Melville

Bell. He was a great elocutionist. Graham Bell, his

distinguished son, was educated at Royal High

School, Edinburg. At the age of sixteen, he secured

the position as a pupil teacher of Elocution and

music in Western House Academy. From 1866 to

1867 he was an instructor at Somersetshire

College, Bath, England. In 2004, he was nominated

as one of the top ten greatest Canadians. He died

on 2 August, 1922.

6. To

The Principal

Govt. Senior Secondary School

Kanpur

Sub: Cleanliness of rooms and tiolets

Madam

It is to inform you that the rooms and toilets of the

school are not cleaned properly. One can find many

pieces of paper and wrappers in the classrooms in

the morning. There is a foul smell in the toilets.

The sweepers don’t wash the commodes daily. The

dirty and unhygienic condition of classrooms and

toilets can mar the reputation of our school. I

request you to heed the problem and take prompt

action.

With regards

Babita

Head Girl

7. It was the month of December. It was biting cold.

It is but natural that people sleep inside the room.

At about 2:00 a.m. when people are in deep

slumber, I woke for toilet. All of sudden I heard

some sound in neighbourhood. I saw through the

ventilator, a man was breaking the door. I didn’t

stop even for a minute. I went outside the room

and informed the chowkidar. He was doing his job

properly. He took heed of mine and immediately

called his other colleagues too. I along with

chowkidar went into the house of the neighbour

where thieves were busy in committing theft. They

were collecting money and jewellery from almirah

and someone was busy in collecting other valuable

materials too. We caught them red-handed. They

just tried to escape but of no use. We immediately

informed the police. The police came and took


them away into the custody. Hearing the hue and

cry all members of the neighbour also came.

SECTION C

8. (a) (iv) knew (b) (ii) had died

(c) (iv) has been raining (d) (i) were

(e) (ii) was winding (f) (iii) wanted

(g) (i) was cooking (h) (iii) do not know

9. (a) (ii) that day was his birthday.

(b) (i) how he would celebrate it.

(c) (iv) he had arranged a party.

(d) (i) if he had invited his friends.

10. (a) was is (b) reversed reverse

(c) doing done (d) to for

(e) which who (f) for to

(g) an the (h) got get

11. (a) Nainital Ropeway is established by Kumaon

Mandal Vikas Nigam.

(b) It is one of the advanced ropeways of India.

(c) It is controlled by electronically and

mechanically both.

(d) It is used to carry 12 persons in a single time.

12. (a) Meeting too many people can be tiring.

(b) Staying in a new city can be exciting.

(c) Eating the local food made me feel ill the next

morning.

(d) Riding the horse is very exciting.

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UNIT ASSIGNMENT 1

1. A. 1. human brains get smaller with increasing

age.

2. loss of neurons over time.

3. age-related changes to their brains.

4. memory and thinking skills.

5. enlarged brains and long life-span.

6. frail and weak with worn out teeth and

vigour.

B. 1. phenomenon 2. vulnerable

3. conferred 4. adaptation

2. 1. (b) 2615 metres

2. (b) December to February

3. (d) Naini lake

4. (c) Naina Devi temple is situated on the

southern shore of Naini lake.

5. (a) travel to learn new things

3. 1. (a) the lack of spiritual strength

2. (d) to endure without complaining

3. (b) serve others

4. (c) bow down before ruthless power

5. (a) something that is unimportant

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 2

1. A. 1. She didn’t care for comforts and luxuries of

homely life and dedicated herself to the

service of mankind.

2. As a nurse her chief concern was to give

maximum comfort to the sick and the

wounded. She never cared for her own

SOLUTIONS/ HINTS

SECTION A : READING

19

comforts. She spent her own money on the

improvement in the condition of that

hospital.

3. She used to hold a lamp in her hand while

visiting patients at night. So, she is better

known as ‘The Lady with the Lamp’.

4. Her parents wanted her to lead a happy,

comfortable domestic life. But she wanted

to serve mankind without caring for her

own comforts.

B. 1. dedicating herself to the selfless service of the

sick and the wounded.

2. join the medical profession.

3. come in her way to the service of mankind.

4. the patients in the British army hospital.

C. 1. commendable 2. compassion

2. 1. (d) all of the above.

2. (b) unpredictable

3. (b) high humidity

4. (c) September

5. (a) drains get blocked with rubbish

3. 1. (d) all of the above.

2. (a) old people

3. (b) bed, bhojan and bhajan

4. (a) in old-age homes

5. (c) causing worry and fear

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 3

1. A. 1. thin leaves of fine gold.

2. at the feet of the Happy Prince.

3. a large drop of water fell on his body.

2SUMMATIVE

ASSESSMENT 2


4. another drop of water fell on him.

5. the eyes of the Happy Prince filled with

tears.

6. he was worried to see the misery of his

city.

B. 1. glowed 2. alighted

C. 1. quenched 2. sorrow

2. 1. (a) Rajendra Prasad

2. (d) 41 people.

3. (c) politicians

4. (c) 2008

5. (a) priority

3. 1. (c) 33

2. (d) India.

3. (a) he was murdered

4. (c) Egypt

5. (a) very great

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 4

1. A. 1. it is a virtue that makes one a true human

being.

2. we help someone in trouble.

3. intention and action.

4. we do it with great love.

5. indulging in daily trifles.

6. feels pain in other’s pain.

B. 1. predicament 2. genuine

C. 1. expand 2. love

2. 1. (b) we are careless about our diet

2. (a) they lack colour

3. (c) fight diseases

4. (b) burn calories

5. (d) colours

3. 1. (b) fearless men

2. (a) true men

3. (d) all of the above.

4. (c) real treasure

5. (a) true men never think of their nation’s

betterment

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 5

1. A. 1. make such foods costly.

2. regulating our habits of eating, sleeping,

recreation and work.

3. keeping ourselves happy all the time.

4. herbal teas or simple tea liquor without

sugar and milk.

5. ride bicycles or tricycles.

6. we want to burn extra calories.

B. (a) fit (b) careful

(c) bad (d) yoga

C. 1. glee 2. heritage

2. 1. (c) mouth remains open


3. (b) clean our nose and mouth before sleeping

4. (a) through nose

5. (c) move

3. 1. (c) Tea invites several ailments.

2. (a) cholesterol

3. (a) green tea

4. (b) cavities

5. (c) green and black tea are equally protective

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 6

1. A. 1. their examinations are over.

2. they give students an opportunity to learn

various activities like painting, music, etc.

3. their hobbies and talents are developed to

a great extent.

4. it enables young children to expand their

imagination.

5. they get opportunity to channelise their

energies in positive direction.

6. pave a way for a better future.

B. 1. spectrum 2. imparting

C. 1. promote 2. aggressive

2. 1. (b) selling kites

2. (c) not many people bought kites these days

3. (a) there were no open spaces left in the city


4. (d) its string is cut.

5. (b) attendants treavelling with a person of high

rank

3. 1. (b) generous gifts of nature

2. (d) take rest

3. (a) traditional rice boats

4. (b) all the facilities of a modern hotel

5. (a) a soothing song

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 7

1. A. 1. he had to offer a seat in the bus to a white.

2. hearing the sad story of Bessie Smith by

his father.

3. decided to follow the path of non-violence.

4. they had played a major role in building of

America.

5. boycotting public buses in Montgomery.

6. racial segregation of public transport was

unlawful.

2. AMITABH BACHCHAN

Amitabh Bachchan is one of the most popular and

successful hero of the Hindi films. He has been

hailed as a ‘super star’ in India, whose very

presence in a film ensured his success. He was

born at Allahabad in 1942. His father, Haribansh

Rai Bachchan, was a renowned Hindi poet and his

mother, Tezi Bachchan was a deeply religious

lady. He was a science graduate. He used to take

part in stage plays. His filmy career started with

Saat Hindustani . Thereafter he worked in

several films such as Zanzeer, Abhimaan, Namak

Halal. His image in Zanzeer was that of an angry

young man and that image got registered in the

mind of spectators for a long time. He has won

several Filmfare and Screen awards of Best

Actor. He has been brand ambassador of several

government projects. Polio is one of them.

Presently, he is hosting the programme Kaun

Banega Crorepati.

SECTION B : WRITING

B. 1. Martin was born.

2. 1955

3. He led a boycott of public buses in

Montgomery.

4. He began visiting various places to deliver

lectures.

C. 1. distressing 2. segregation

2. 1. (d) does not see the person but only his

disability

2. (a) one fails to hear someone’s cry for justice

3. (b) one develops wrong attitude towards others

4. (a) One doesn’t stand up for the rights of others

5. (c) one should know the true meaning of

disability

3. 1. (a) village people


3. (b) teachers

4. (c) one’s originality

5. (b) pastime/ relaxation

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 1

1.

D.A.V. PUBLIC SCHOOL, PATNA

NOTICE

3 March, 2012

Articles of Magazine

All the students are hereby informed to

send their contributions in the form of

stories, poems and articles, etc. for

publication in the school magazine. Your

contributions will be published by the end of

November. Hence, you are requested to

make haste.

Ranjan

Student Editor


3.Date : 2 February, 2012



Subject : Hostel life

My dear father

Received your loving letter. I feel bad to

know that you are always worrying about

me. Papa, I am studying hard. I am happily

settled in the school hostel. Of course, for a

few days in the beginning I did feel

homesick. But now I am well adjusted. I

have learnt to be independent, punctual and

active. I have become more disciplined and

I obey all the norms of a hostel life. We have

fixed time for doing all the work. I take part

in the morning physical drill and evening

games. The hostel Superintendent is very

strict but affectionate. We feel homely in

his company. So far, food is concerned, it is

not so tasty. I always remember the

delicacies prepared at home. But don’t

worry, papa. This is not a vital point. One

has to sacrifice a lot for achieving something

great.

Rest is fine. Convey my regards to mummy.


Sarosh

4. DEFORESTATION IS IMBALANCING

THE ECOSYSTEM

Today we are living in an injurious environment.

It is killing us more than providing life to us.

Environmental pollution is one of the major hazards

that are threatening the ecological balance. The air

that we inhale is polluted, the water we drink is

contaminated and noise pollution has managed to

take away the calmness and serenity from our

otherwise hectic and tense lives. The incessant

felling of trees, building of dams and the upcoming

unplanned congested localities have disturbed the

ecological balance to an alarmingly high level. To

remedy this situation the urgent need of the hour

is to plant as many trees wherever possible and to

shift the factories and mills to places where their

effect on pollution of the environment is

minimised. Man himself is responsible for all his

problems. He should work sensibly to save

environment. Deforestation must be banned. Grow

more trees should be our motto. By doing this

alone we can save our life from being perished.

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 2

1.

MESSAGE

30 October, 2011

5:30 p.m.

Dear Father

I am going to Chandigarh today with my

friends. I could not seek your permission

because the programme was chalked out in

a hurry. I have taken all the necessary

articles. I shall be back by 5 November,

2011. I hope you will forgive me this time.

I shall ring you up after reaching

Chandigarh.

Amit

2. The graph shows that aeroplane is used by least

people whereas cycle is the most common mode of

vehicle. Only 10,000 people use aeroplane but

55,000 use cycle. The second largest carrier is the

train amounting to 50,000 people whereas bike and

car are used by 40,000 and 30,000 people

respectively. It implies that cycle is the cheapest

mode followed by the train whereas aeroplane is

not at all affordable for everyone.

3. C-9/130, Janak Puri

New Delhi

4 February, 2012

The Manager

State Bank of India

Laxmi Nagar

New Delhi

Sub: Change of address

Sir

I want to bring to your kind notice that I have

shifted from F-2, Mangal Bazar, Laxmi Nagar to C-


9/130, Janak Puri. As I hold an account in your

branch, I wish to set my record updated in order to

avoid any inconvenience in future.

Thanking you

Yours faithfully

Raghav Sharma

4. Use the following hints to develop the answer:

• A number of accidents are reported due to

reckless driving.

• Driving fast – a passion in youth today.

• Driving without helmet or proper license

neither legal nor safe.

• It is said speed thrills but kills.

• One should be aware of the traffic rules and

traffic behaviour.

• Drive but within control.

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 3

1. 21 February, 2012

Bombay

10:00 p.m.

Today the police arrested a group of 14 people in

Thane under the Gambling Act. They were fighting

with one another and making a hue and cry. They

became so violent that one of them fired in the air

to threaten the others. They had approximately

two lakh rupees and three sets of playing cards.

They intended to violet the Gambling Act. But the

police arrested them red handed. In my opinion

they were forced by the circumstances to take

recourse to gambling. Their parents have

numerous expectations from them. But they fail to

fulfill them. They all are educated and badly in need

of jobs. The government of India cannot provide

them with the basic necessities of life.

Consequently, they become gamblers and get

entrapped.

May God show them the right path!

Rakesh Kumar

2. Shalu : Hello Rajesh! Is uncle at home?

Rajesh : He has left for Shanti’s house just a

few minutes back.

Shalu : Will he be back immediately?

Rajesh : Shalu, what’s the matter? He may

come back at 10:00 p.m.

Shalu : I want to inform him something very

urgent. I forgot to inform him that he

has to meet Dr Atul Walia tomorrow

at 10:00 a.m.

Rajesh : Sorry Shalu, I am leaving for Cochin

by the night train. I may not meet

him before that. But don’t worry, I

will leave the message for him.

Shalu : It’s very important. Please don’t

forget.

Rajesh : Sure, bye.

3. F-Block, Buddha Colony

Preet Vihar

Delhi

8 August, 2011

The Station House Officer (SHO)

Buddha Colony

Preet Vihar

Delhi

Sub: Regarding theft

Sir

I beg to report a case of theft in our locality. It was

Tuesday and we had gone out station to enjoy the

birthday party of my cousin. When we returned in

the evening we found that the burglars had broken

the window to enter in the house. We unlocked the

front door and found that all the cupboards had

been broken and the things in the room lay

scattered. It seemed that the burglars had enough

time to search the house. They stole all the

valuables and the cash available in the house.

We have made an inventory of our loss which

comes to about ` 60,000. You are requested to lodge

an FIR and enquire the matter to bring the guilty

people to book.

Yours sincerely

Ashok

4. ……… it open. I entered my drawing-room and

shocked to see a scene of confusion over my

writing desk. Now it was clear that burglars had


forced an entry in my absence. I hurriedly went

to fetch the porter from the basement, who

telephoned to the police. Then with the porter’s

assistance I began to search for intruders who

might be still lurking in my flat. We went

through the rooms, being careful to touch

nothing as we did not want to hinder the police

in their searching for fingerprints. Then a police

inspector arrived with a constable. I told them of

my discovery of the ransacked flat. The inspector

began to look for fingerprints, while the

constable checked how the burglars entered the

flat. Soon the inspector got the trace of

fingerprints.

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 4

1.

VIVEKANANDA HIGH SCHOOL, DELHI

NOTICE

6 August, 2011

Science Exhibition

I am extremely delighted to inform you that

the Science exhibiton is to be held on 15

August, 2011. All the students are requested

to participate in it whole-heartedly and

make it a success. For details, please

contact the undersigned.

Praveen Raina

Secretary

Science Club

2. I always appreciate friendly matches. Last Sunday

a cricket match was organised between our school

and XYZ School. I was one of the most enthusiastic

spectators. The match began at 10:00 a.m. with the

toss. Since the captain of our school team lost the

toss the other team’s captain elected to bat.

The batting began. The first two batsmen played

very well, and they made 80 runs. But after them

the team did not play well. However, the seventh

batsman played a little well. He added considerably

to the score. The XYZ team were all out by lunch

hour and the score stood 195 only.

After the lunch break our side went into bat. Each

and every batsman did his best. Surya Mallick,

however, proved himself the most excellent

batsman after scoring a century. Finally, our team

won the match. But we appreciated the game of the

opposite side. Victory or defeat does not matter.

What actually matters is the spirit of

sportsmanship.

3. 101, Bank Enclave

Gaziabad, U.P.

4 March, 2012

Respected grandpa

I celebrated my birthday last Sunday and missed

you a lot. It was the first time that you were not on

my birthday. But your valuable gift was certainly

with me. I so eagerly wanted to have the series of

J.K Rowlings’ Harry Potter. It is really amazing

that you understood my wishes and sent this

valuable series on this special day. You know, I am

so fond of reading novels. I’ll start reading the first

part of this novel right from tomorrow. It is a

lovely gift for me.


Naman

4. 7 September, 2011

By Amrit Roy

Terror returned to Delhi on Wednesday i.e. 7

September, 2011. At 10:15 a.m. on this ill-fated day,

as Delhi High Court’s reception counter near Gate

No.5 milled with people, terrorists detonated a

sophisticated improvised explosive device (IED) placed

in a briefcase, leaving 11 dead and 91 injured. It was

the first major terrorist attack in the capital in

almost three years. Most of the casualties were

among litigants, some as distinguished as Captain

Ronald Nagar, who was once Rajiv Gandhi’s co-pilot

in Indian Airlines, and some as nondescript as a band

of hawkers who had come to the court in appeal for

a license to sell their wares. The injured were

immediately rushed to different hospitals — 57 to

Ram Manohar Lohia hospital. There were some

injured in AIIMS, Moolchand hospital, Apollo,

Safdarjang, Ganga Ram and R & R Army hospital.

These types of attacks leave people helpless. They

miserably fail to do anything.


UNIT ASSIGNMENT 5

1.

MESSAGE

3 March, 2011

7:00 a.m.

Dear Anil

Sandeep rang me up to apprise me of your

father’s heart operation, which is fixed for 4

March at National Heart Institute, Kailash

Colony, New Delhi. He has requested you to

reach the hospital on the appointed day at

8:00 a.m. with two O– blood donors and

some cash as reserve for emergency.

Arun

2. ABHINAV BINDRA

Abhinav Bindra is a famous Indian shooter. Born on

28 September, 1983 to a wealthy Punjabi family,

Bindra developed the passion for the game at an early

age. He became a shooter at the age of 15. He was

the youngest participant at the 1998 Common Wealth

Games. He came into limelight by winning a bronze

medal in the 2001 Munich World Cup. He won India’s

first individual Olympic gold medal in 2008. He was

conferred on the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award for

the year 2001. In 2004 he received Padma Bhushan,

India’s most prestigious civilian award.

3.Date : 2 March, 2012



Subject : Unsatisfactory service of telephone

Sir

I want to draw your attention to

unsatisfactory working of our telephone. It

is 33447790. It has not been working

properly since the last ten days. At first, the

incoming calls could be heard but we could

not send outgoing calls. Sometimes there is

a bell ringing but on lifting the receiver we

find it dead. Now it is lying totally dead.

I complained about it a number of times but

no one took notice. Therefore, I request you

to please instruct your staff do the

necessary service. I hope this time my

request will not be ignored.

Thanking you

Yours faithfully

Neeraj

4. Undoubtedly, smoking is harmful to health. But it is

also the harsh reality of life that youngsters smoke

tobacco and they consider it their social status. The

irony of the situation is this that they are well aware

of the fact that smoking deteriorates the quality of

their living but they strictly adhere to this addiction.

They justify their act by one or the other illogical

logic. Smoking hampers the functioning of lungs as

the smoke which smokers inhale contains carbon-

dioxide. Human lungs need oxygen to purify blood.

Lungs get severely affected by the poisonous smoke.

Moreover, tobacco smoke comprises nicotine which

makes the smokers addicted. Nicotine does not kill

humans but the moment it dissolves in the blood, the

body demands it time and again. Smoking causes lack

of appetite, narrowness of arteries, T B, asthma and

lung cancer. It is a killer which must not be allowed

to kill the human body. One should never smoke. It

is also to be noted that the smokers become the cause

of others’ irritation. They smoke at public places and

victimise the fellow beings. This is the pinnacle of

absurdity. The habit which is neither beneficial to the

doer nor to mankind must be avoided.

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 6

1. 4 January 2012, Saturday

8:30 p.m.

The Cultural wing of the school organised a Kite

Making Competition on the school campus at Arts

and Crafts Hall. The students of class VIII participated

in the competition enthusiastically. They made

attractive and colourful kites. The competition was

very tough. I also designed beautiful kites and

decorated them with bright colours. I took nearly half

an hour to prepare that kite. My friends praised me

and hoped that I would be given the first prize. The

other participants were also talented and did their

best. I got the second position. But I don’t feel

disheartened. I am proud of my school that gives

ample opportunities to the young to hone their skills.

Shivam


2. Hints:

• Computer – an electronic gadget.

• A very common device with memory.

• Can be handled easily.

• One can have the whole world at a mouse click.

• Can provide all sorts of information from

anywhere or from any institution.

• A very useful device.

3. 935, Nehru Nagar

Ujjain

31 March, 2012

My dear Arjun

I am glad to know the results of your final

examination. You have done very well. Seeing all

the grades in A or A+ is really amazing. In the First

Terminal you had performed so badly. Father had

become so upset. But this time he is extremely

happy. He always says “It is never too late”.

Therefore, I had written to you earlier to work

hard. You listened to me and studied well. As a

result you got excellent grades in all the subjects.

Now you are in class VIII. The course is a little

harder than before. Hence, keep on studying

sincerely. Mother feels proud of you. And I too. I

congratulate you on your wonderful achievement.

Rest is fine. Take care of your health.

With best wishes

Yours loving

Balbir

4. The US first President George Washington was a

very kind man. He could not see anyone in

distress. Once he was going somewhere in his car.

Suddenly his eyes fell on a small dog who was

caught in mud. The poor animal was trying its best

but could not manage to come out. George

Washington’s soft heart moved greatly to see the

animal’s helplessness. He got down from his car,

jumped into the mud without thinking even for a

while and pulled the poor creature out on the dry

land. His friends who were with him praised him a

lot for bringing relief to the animal. But the great

President said to them, “Seeing the dog in misery,

my heart pained. By helping it I relieved myself of

my pain”.

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 7

1.

MESSAGE

2 February, 2012

4:50 p.m.

Dear Chitra

Raman, one of your brother’s friends

telephonically informed me that your

brother is critical in Amritsar. He had

asked you to reach their immediately with

atleast 10,000 rupees. I pray for your

brother. You should leave soon.

Receptionist

2. The pie-chart shows the expenditure on publishing

a book. It was 25% on the paper cost followed by

20% each on binding and printing, whereas on

royalty the expenditure was only 15%. The

promotion and transportation cost were equally

same amounting to 10% each. It implies that the

cost on binding was excessive which should have

been even lesser. But promotion cost should be

increased for the growth of the industry.

3.Date : 1 February, 2012



Subject : Billing error

The

Customer Care

This is to bring to your notice that I have

received the bill for my postpaid connection

which is not proper. As per my plan I have to

pay ` 299 monthly rent. But I have got the bill

indicating ` 599 rental. Other than this I have

not subscribed to any other pack but in my

bill there is the amount charge for joke pack.

Please verify my billing plan and rectify the

error.

Thanking you

Yours faithfully

Neeraj


gathered in the temple premises. A huge pandal was

erected outside the temple. The devotees were singing

religious songs. Some artists and performers were

called from Banaras. They were performing their arts.

The whole arena was lost in deep religious sentiment.

There was strict security arrangement. Everyone had

to pass through a metal detector while going inside

the pandal and temple. The show will continue for

seven days. It was a nice experience to visit the site.

4. 15 September, 2011

By Surabhi

Yesterday I along with my parents and a few friends

visited a nearby temple on the very first day of

Ganesh Chaturthi to worship the God and witness

the decoration. The temple was decorated

wonderfully. The idol of lord Ganesha was

marvellous. I got excited to see the big crowd that

SECTION C : GRAMMAR

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 1

1. (a) (i) if (b) (iv) living

(c) (ii) survives (d) (ii) off

(e) (iii) most (f) (i) with

(g) (iv) believed (h) (iii) than

2. (a) (iii) leaves at 8:00 p.m

(b) (iv) has been blowing since last night

(c) (i) was waiting for me

(d) (iii) is feeling unwell

(e) (ii) hanged to death

(f) (i) has recovered fully

(g) (i) began to shout

(h) (i) I came

3. (a) become became

(b) magnificence magnificent

(c) prepared prepare

(d) summon summons

(e) have had

(f) going go

(g) a the

(h) Many Some

4. (a) The body is constituted of elements.

(b) It undergoes six kinds of modifications.

(c) The soul is unborn, eternal, constant and

ancient.

(d) It is not killed when the body is slain.

5. (a) I met Sumit who paid my money back.

(b) I cannot walk any more beacuse I am badly tired.

(c) You said that Naveen had gone to the market.

(d) My brother works hard to stand first in the

examination.

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 2

1. (a) (ii) predicted (b) (iii) soon

(c) (ii) But (d) (iii) several

(e) (i) come (f) (iv) and

(g) (i) very (h) (iii) shattered

2. (a) (iii) What is your plan for this summer

(b) (ii) Have you visited Kashmir earlier

(c) (i) What different places will you visit there

(d) (ii) Won’t you enjoy boating in the Dal Lake

3. (a) the (b) is

(c) famous (d) with

(e) and (f) is

(g) for (h) the

4. (a) An article for the newspaper is being written by boys.

(b) The door was opened by the servant.

(c) No news of my ailing uncle has been received

by me.

(d) A new washing machine has been purchased by us.

5. (a) could (b) can

(c) might (d) Might

(e) must (f) ought to

(g) mustn’t (h) should


UNIT ASSIGNMENT 3

1. (a) (iii) found (b) (iv) deserted

(c) (iii) where (d) (i) believing

(e) (i) And (f) (ii) curious

(g) (i) near (h) (iv) well

2. (a) (ii) advised me to avoid bad company.

(b) (i) requested her class teacher to forgive her

that time.

(c) (iii) said that the earth revolves round the sun.

(d) (i) asked me where I was going.

3. (a) were killed (b) stunned

(c) directed (d) will make

4. (a) Punctuality is a necessary habit in all public

affairs of a civilised society.

(b) Without it nothing could ever be brought to a

conclusion.

(c) Everything would be in a slate of chairs.

(d) People who are not punctual can never be

appreciated.

5. (a) reading

(b) The sun having risen, we returned home.

(c) Did Mihir not go to Chennai last week?

(d) should

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 4

1. (a) (iii) could (b) (ii) spending

(c) (i) found (d) (i) their

(e) (iv) with (f) (iv) of

(g) (ii) which (h) (iii) generate

2. (a) (ii) that he would die so soon

(b) (ii) that we may live

(c) (i) that he is a gentle man

(d) (iii) he were frightened

3. (a) with to (b) arranging arrange

(c) what which (d) has had

(e) Swami Swami’s (f) a the

(g) these this (h) pay paid

4. (a) a few (b) many

(c) many (d) Both

(e) All (f) Much

(g) the little (h) both

5. (a) fall (b) are forced

(c) is spoiled (d) could be saved

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 5

1. (a) (ii) appears (b) (iv) with

(c) (i) of (d) (iii) all

(e) (i) also (f) (ii) produced

(g) (i) carry (h) (iii) on

2. (a) (iv) how far is the Jubilee Hotel

(b) (i) Should I take an autorickshaw to reach there

(c) (i) Is there any other hotel nearer

(d) (iii) Is this hotel very expensive

3. (a) Since/ As (b) until

(c) while (d) however

(e) because (f) since

(g) Though/ Although (h) whether

4. (a) died (b) confiscated

(c) pledged (d) has sent

5. (a) The Supreme Court, consisting of the Chief

Justice of India and other judges, is the

guardian of the Constitution.

(b) Unless you work hard, you will not succeed

(c) Loose — My new dress is very loose.

Lose — I lost my purse yesterday.

(d) He asked me when I would do that work.

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 6

1. (a) (iv) clearly linked to

(b) (ii) saves millions of lives

(c) (iii) a universal preservative

(d) (ii) sore throats

2. (a) (i) magnificent (b) (i) fascinating

(c) (iii) capturing (d) (ii) add

(e) (iii) always (f) (ii) culture

(g) (i) still (h) (iv) initiated


3. (a) on in (b) saying said

(c) to of (d) a the

(e) into in (f) sitting seated

(g) but and (h) has is

4. (a) My father has just arrived.

(b) My brother frequently makes a mistake.

(c) We are still waiting for the money.

(d) He never tells a lie.

(e) Mr Jain is often late for his lecture.

(f) Julia seldom goes out at late night

(g) I will surely help you.

(h) Ruchika has already cooked food.

5. (a) has been (b) died

(c) will be (d) arrested

UNIT ASSIGNMENT 7

1. (a) (ii) was (b) (iv) and

(c) (i) who (d) (ii) very

(e) (i) in (f) (iii) at

(g) (iii) was (h) (i) completely

2. (a) (iv) rang up (b) (iii) he comes

(c) (i) you come (d) (i) were here

(e) (ii) his mother has died

(f) (iii) we came out

(g) (i) has already arrived

(h) (ii) was writing an article

3. (a) Louis Braille lost his eyesight as a result of an

accident.

(b) His father had a leather workshop.

(c) One day he took a sharp needle and hit it

playfully with a hammer.

(d) The needle bounced up and pierced one of his

eyes.

4. (a) the (b) in

(c) be (d) by

(e) of (f) presents

(g) more (h) than

5. (a) Did he know that his master was outside?

(b) The children were followed to school by the tiger.

(c) He asked me if I would visit Chandigarh the

next day.

(d) The members of my family have gone to

Chennai to attend a marriage ceremony.


SECTION A

1. A. (a) it is no more a profitable occupation now

(b) four to six inch broad reddish maroon

borders with traditional designs.

(c) start weaving the sari on piecemeal basis.

(d) they want more profitable business.

(e) this stone is available there in abundance.

B. (a) dyers (b) Bijapur

(c) indigo (d) cotton

(e) yarn (f) Ilkali

C. (a) advent (b) ventures

2. 1. (b) power surpasses our ability

2. (a) developing our ability

3. (c) we live in free India

4. (b) eradicating corruption in every field

5. (c) showing favour for our relatives

3. 1. (b) the voice of small people is not heard by big/

powerful people

2. (b) he had been beaten by the landlord

3. (b) poor family

4. (a) insult

5. (d) a rope or chain


SECTION B

4.

ST. MICHAEL’S SCHOOL

NOTICE

6 December, 2011

All the students are hereby informed that my

cricket bat was lost in the school premises

yesterday during lunch break. Anyone who

has found the bat may contact and submit it

to the undersigned without any delay.

Sameer

5. The pie-chart shows how the students come to our

school. Half of the total students come to school by

school buses. 20% of the total students use bicycle

while 15% hire three wheelers. 15% of the total

students still come to school on foot. It implies that

the largest number of the students use school buses

followed by those who use bicycles.

6. Use the proper format of a formal letter.

The following hints may help you:

Contents

• Garbage throwing on road makes the road dirty.

• Creates problems for the commuters.

• Pollutes the surrounding environment.

• Invites mosquito-breeding followed by critical

diseases and epidemics.

• Affects our health badly.

• Completely uncivil.

• Be sensible, promote hygiene, and contribute

positively to the environment.

7. Use the following hints to develop your answer:

Contents

• TV – the largest used house-hold device.

• Provides entertainment.

• Turning hazardous to our life.

• Children tempted to cartoons, horrors, ads,

stunts, etc.

• Children mature before their age.

• Not healthy for their future nor for society.

• No control of any authority on the

programmes to be telecast.

• Even advertisements put adverse effect.

• Need to control the policies.

• Healthy entertainment are promoted.

SECTION C

8. (a) (ii) with (b) (iv) is

(c) (i) has (d) (i) to

(e) (iii) do (f) (ii) of

(g) (iv) ours (h) (i) for

9. (a) (iii) made them insecure

(b) (ii) may be the victims of

(c) (i) who have been created

(d) (i) are spreading it

10. (a) the a (b) him me

(c) but and (d) return returning

(e) realised realise (f) had has

(g) meet meets (h) went gone

11. (a) Their father had died when they were very

young.

(b) The children had always wanted to see the

beach.

(c) The mother had saved some money over the

years so that they could enjoy a sea-side.

(d) At last their long-awaited dream was fulfilled.

12. (a) The teacher became angry with the students

and asked why they had again started talking

at the top of their voice.

(b) Since it was a public holiday there was no

school that day.

(c) A reward of five hundred rupees was given to

me by the Principal next day.

(d) When I had been walking along the road the

wind blew off my hat.


SECTION A

1. A. (a) shooted his flowery arrow at Shiva himself.

(b) he was Ananga, the bodiless one.

(c) follow truth in all circumstances.

(d) they are interwoven together.

(e) they tell us about the heroic deeds of our

ancestors.

(f) help us every now and then throughout our

life.

B. 1. amalgam

2. drudgery

3. heroic

4. endeavour

2. 1. (b) English.

2. (a) his grandfather was a reputed military

doctor

3. (d) lay down his head on the desk and sleep

4. (c) called

5. (a) he often looked outside through the window

3. 1. (d) making a person more relaxed and easy

going.

2. (d) by people of any age.

3. (a) engaging in a series of stretches

4. (b) focus your attention on what you are doing

5. (c) narrow

SECTION B

4. 2 March, 2011

10:30 p.m.

Today while coming back from school I was

extremely shocked to see a helpless old woman

trying to cross the road. Nobody was there to

extend to her any support. Everyone was in hurry

and running after one’s own pursuit. The old

woman was crying for help as the traffic was heavy.

I ran to her and supported her to cross the road.

She blessed me a lot. She got emotional and I too.

5. DR N NAGRAJAN

Dr. N. Nagrajan is our family physician. We often

visit him. He is around 45, well-built and of about

5’10" in height. He is always very positive in

attitude. He is very sincere. He listens to the

patients very patiently and tries to observe the

quality of the patients. His way of interaction

makes the patients forget half of their worries. As

Dr Nagrajan is well-qualified and a man of long

experience in USA he treats the patients very

successfully.

6. Use the proper format of e-mail.

Develop the answer using the following hints:

• Rainy season approaching.

• Chances of diseases.

• Be careful.

• Don’t get wet.

• Avoid junk food.

• In case of emergency contact the doctor

immediately.

7. 12 January, 2012

By Saurav Shukla

Hints:

• The World Book Fair at Pragati Maidan – a

memorable occasion for Delhites.

• A lot of publishers from all over India and

abroad participated in it.

• Rare books of different varieties at discount

price.

• A large gathering.

• Many cultural programmes held.

• Different competitions also held.

SECTION C

8. (a) (i) would (b) (ii) see

(c) (i) where (d) (iv) getting

(e) (iii) looked (f) (iv) see

(g) (ii) rested (h) (i) hear



9. (a) (iii) has been widely used for

(b) (iv) could think of using

(c) (i) get a continuous

(d) (iii) are able to

10. (a) took (b) was asked

(c) was (d) came

(e) was asked (f) was told

(g) was promised (h) was given

11. (a) in (b) have

(c) and (d) will

(e) of (f) the

(g) which (h) of

12. (a) was used (b) has decided

(c) retired (d) spoke

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