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I. Write the plural form of ………

G eneral E2 nglish

1. Datum - .
2. Bacterium - .
3. Erratum - .
4. Medium - .
5. Stadium - .
6. Curriculum - .
7. Memorandum - .
8. Stratum - .
9. Forum - .
10. Ultimatum - .
11. Alumnus - .
12. Radius - .
13. Nucleus - .
14. Syllabus - .
15. Fungus - .
16. Stimulus - .
17. Terminus - .
18. Basis - .
19. Axis - .
20. Hypothesis - .
21. Analysis - .
22. Thesis - .
23. Synopsis - .
24. Crisis - .
25. Formula - .
26. Amoeba - .
27. Vertebra - .
28. Phenomenon - .
29. Criterion - .
30. Ox - .
31. Index - .
32. Matrix - .
33. Mouse - .
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What is the plural form of the given word……
1. goose a) geese b) gooses c) geeses d) goose
2. buffalo a) buffalo b) buffaloes c) buffalos d) buffalose
3. piece of furniture a) pieces of furniture b) pieces of furnitures
c) piece of furnitures d) piece of furniture
4. species a) specie b) specy c) species d) Spicy
5. son – in – law a) son-in-laws b) sons –in- law c) sons –in-laws d) son-ins-law
6. human a) humen b) humans c) human d) humane
7. Talisman a) Talismans b) Talismen c) Talisman d) Talismens
8. woman student a) women student b) woman students c) women students d)woman student
9. Governor General a) Governors General b) Governor Generals
c) Governors Generals d) Governing Generals
10. focus a) foci b) focuses c) focus d) focie
11. analysis a) analyses b) analysises c) analysis d) analyseses
12. datum a) datum b) datums c) data d) datae
13. mouse a) mouses b) mousis c) mice d) maize
14. louse a) lice b) louses c) lousis d) lous
15. appendix a) appendex b) appendices c) appendixes d) appendexes
16. criterion a) criteria b) criterions c) criterias d) critera
17. radius a) radeus b) radii c) radiuses d) radiums
18. hero a) heros b) heroes c) heroies d) heroses
19. piano a) pianoes b) pianos c) piano d) pianaus
20. axis a) axises b) axis c) axes d) axeses
21. crisis a) crises b) crisises c) crisis d) crizes
22. terminus a) termines b) terminuses c) termini d) terminals
23. deer a) deers b) deer c) deeres d) deerses
24. sheep a) sheep b) sheeps c) sheepes d) Sheap
25. memorandum a) memoes b) memorandums c) memoranda d) memos
26. stratum a) stratums b) stratum c) strata d) strategy
27. alumna (masculine) a) alumni b) aluminas c) alumnae d) aluminaes
28. alumna (feminine) a) alumni b) alumnae c) aluminas d) aluminia
29. medium a) mediums b) medias c) media d) medias
30. spoonful a) spoonfuls b) spoonsful c) spoonfules d) spoonfulls
31. corps a) corpses b) corpsis c) corps d) crops
32. pants a) pant b) pantses c) pants d) pantes
33. premises a) premises b) premisea c) premis d) premia
34. man servant a) man servants b) men servant c) men servants d) mans servants
35. spectacles a) spectacles b) spectacle c) spectaclis d) spectaclues
36. innings a) innings b) inning c) inninges d) inningses
37. basis a) basises b) basis c) bases d) basics
38. tooth a) tooths b) teeth c) toothes d) teeths
39. means a) means b) mean c) meens d) meanses
41. focus a) focul b) focuses c) focus d) foci
42. locus a) locuses b) locii c) loci d) local
43. medium a) mediums b) medias c) media d) mediae
44. man-servant a) mens servants b) men servant c) man servants d) men servants
45. knife a) knifes b) knifs c) knieves d) knives
46. butterfly a) butteflys b) butterflies c) butterflae d) buttersfly
47. human a) humen b) humans c) humanes d) humane
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48. solo a) solace b) solos c) soloes d) soloe
49. radio a) radios b) radioe c) radioes d) radius
50. goose a) geese b) gooses c) geeses d) goosess

Idioms
Write the meaning of the idioms…
18. to be on cloud nine .
19. a yellow streak .
20. a shadow of one’s self .
21. at the end of one’s tether .
22. to give him a piece of one’s mind .
23. at logger heads .
24. put on airs .
25. in the pink of health .
26. a bolt from the blue .
27. honour bound .
28. in two minds .
29. taking a hard line : not giving up easily.
30. stand a chance: to be in a favourable position.
31. go a long way: to last for a long time.
32. a change of one’s heart: to transform for better.

Choose the suitable meaning for the idiom found in the following sentences:
1. People look at their favourite actor with awe and majesty.
a) With much respect b) with much enthusiasm c) with great effort d) with humbleness
2. Orders for Mobile Phones are coming in thick and fast.
a) In large numbers b) in small volumes c) in considerable quantity d) in appropriate level
3. Since we have finished all the legal formalities let us get the show on the road.
a) Implement b) cancel c) withdraw d) make an effort
4. ani told him flat that she had no intention of helping him further.
a) Expressed quickly b) expressed slowly c) expressed directly d) expressed indirectly
5. The stalker stabbed the college girl in a flash and ran away.
a) In flashback b) with the help of flash light c) unluckily d) unexpectedly and quickly
6. They finally saw eye to eye in the business deal.
a) Cheating someone b) agreeing with some one b) looking at the eyes d) laughing at someone
7. I am counting on you for the completion of the project.
a) Supporting b) encouraging c) depending d) calculating
8. Vibin stands a chance to get school first.
a) Seek help b) have chance c) lost hope d) trying hard
9. The name sounds familiar but I can't call his face to mind.
a) shout b) remain c) repeat d) recognize / identify
10. Members from every walk of life have joined our trust.
a) Same path b) different path c) different fields d) different means
11. He will be in deep waters if the bank refuses to sanction a loan.
a) Inside the water b) feeling merry c) in trouble d) in pleasant situation
12. The soldier showed a yellow streak and escaped from the camp.
a) Happiness b) cowardice c) valour d) bravery
13. Rajeev was at the helm of affairs in the concern.
a) In charge of b) for the sake of c) on behalf of d) in spite of
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14. The pleader won the battle of wits.
a) Clever argument b) struggling in the war c) a man of intelligence d) a man with sense of humour
12. It rained cats and dogs.
a) Rain sparsely b) rain heavily c) rain intermittently d) drizzled

II. Choose the Correct Expansion of the Abbreviation:

1. PC
a) Personal Course b) Private Course c) Personal Computer d) Private Computer
2. UGC
a) Universal Gradual Commission b) University Gradual Commission
c) Universal Grant Commission d) University Grants Commission
3. PSU
a) Private Sector Unit b) Public Sector Unit c) Public Section Unit d) Private Section Unit
4. RP
a) Retail Product b) Renewable Product c) Receivable Product d) Received Pronunciation.
5. TV a) Telly Vision b) Tele Visual c) Telly Vision d) Television
6. HSS
a) Higher Secondary Section b) Higher Secondary School
c) Higher Secondary Sector d) High Secondary Section
7. CPU
a) Central Processing Unit b) Control Processing Unit
c) Central Processor Unit d) Control Processor Unit
8. NLC
a) Neyveli Lignite Corporate b) Neyatrangarai Lignite Corporation
c) Neyveli Lignite Corporation d) Neyatrangarai Lignite corporate
9. BBC
a) British Broadcasting Committee b) British Broadcasting Corporation
c) British Broadband Council d) British Broadband Committee
10. M.A.
a) Master of Artists b) Member of Art c) Member of Artists d) Master of Arts
11. Mm
a) millimeter b) macro meter c) micrometer d) monometer
12. LPG
a) Liquid Petroleum Gas b) Liquefied Petroleum Gas
c) Liquidity Petroleum Gas d) Liqued Petroleum Gas
13. CD
a) Common Disc b) Compact Drive c) Common Drive d) Compact Disc
14. VCR
a) Video Cassette Recorder b) Virtual Cassette Recorder
c) Video Compact Receiver d) Virtual Compact Receiver
15. Rpm
a) Rotation per minute b) Revolutions per minute
c) Reformation per minute d) Restoration per minute
16. FM
a) Frequent Modulation b) Frequency Modulator
c) Frequency Modulation d) Frequent Modulation
17. CLRI
a) Central Leather Research Institute b) Covai Leather Research Institution
c) Clear Leather Research Institute d) Chrome Leather Research Institute
18. LCD
a) Least Count Decimal b) Liquid Crystal Display
c) Liquid Common Display d) Lowest Crystal Display
19. ONGC
a) Oil and National Gas Co-operation b) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
c) Online Network Generator for Computer d) Oil and Natural Growth Commission
20. ATM
a) Automatic Teller Machine b) Automated Teller Machine
c) Automated Transfer Machine d) Automatic Transfer Mechanism
21. AICTE
a) All India Committee of Training and Education b) All India Council for Technical Education
c) All Institutes and Council of Technical Education d) All Industries Confederate of Total Engines
22. UNO
a) United Natural Organsiation b) Universtiy Natural Organisation
c) United Nations Organisation d) United Nations Organiser
23. MNC
a) Multi Natural Course b) Multi National Company
c) Multi National course d) Multi Natural Course
24. WTO
a) World Tour Organisation b) World Tour Organiser
c) World Trade Organisation d) Women Training Organisation
25. IMF
a) Indian Money Fund b) International Money Fund
c) Indian Monetary Fund d) International Monetary Fund
26. GMT
a) Greenwich Meridian Time b) Greenwich Mean Time
c) Green Mean time d) Green Meridian Time
27. CNN
a) Central News Network b) Central New Network
c) Central National Network d) Cable News Network
28. IIM
a) Institute Indian Management b) International Indian Management
c) International Institute of Management d) Indian Institute of Management
29. CID
a) Crime Investigation Department b) Central India Development
c) Crime International Depot d) Central Investigation Department
30. IAS
a) Indian Admission Service b) Indian Administrative Service
c) Indian Administration Society d) Institute of Administrative Service
31. UPS
a) Uninterrupted Power Service b) Uninterruptible Power Supply
c) Universal Power Supply d) Uniform Power Service
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32. SCUBA (Diving)
a) Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
b) Safely-Controlled Underwater Breathing Apparatus
c) Self-Controlled Undefined Breathing Apparatus
d) Self-Contributed Undefined Breathing Appearance
33. NTPC
a) National Temple Power Committee b) National Thermal Power Centre
c) National Thermal Power Corporation d) Nation Temple Power Corporation
34. WTO
a) World Tour Organisation b) Women Trade Organisation
c) World Tour Organiser d) World Trade Organisation
35. LCM
a) Lowest Common Multiplication b) Least Common Multiplication
c) Lowest Common Multiple d) Lower Common Multiple
36. NGO
a) Non Government Officers b) Non Government Organization
c) Non Government Offices d) Non Gazetted Officer
37. CAT
a) Common Admission Test b) Charted Accountant Team
c) Career Aptitude Test d) Central Association Treaty
38. SAT
a) Saturday b) Scholastic Aptitude Test c) Scientific Aptitude Test d) Science and Technology
39. DEO
a) Divisional Educational Officer b) District Educational Officer
c) Direct Educational Officer d) District Educational Office
40. ILO
a) International Law and Order b) International Labour Organisation
c) Indian Legal Orientation d) Interstate Lawful Ordinance
41. PA
a) Private assistant b) Personnel Assistant c) Personal Assistant d) Personal Accountant
42. BPO
a) Business Private Organization b) British Post Office
c) Business Process Outsourcing d) Bank Process Outsourcing
43. KPO
a) Knowledge Process Outsourcing b) Known Post Office
c) Knowledge Public Organization d) Kerala Power Organization
44. B Tech
a) Bachelor of Technicality b) Bachelor of Technology
c) Bank of Technology d) Bio Technology
45. SBI
a) Southern Bank of India b) Society of British Institution
c) State Bank of India d) Southern Book of India
46. RRB
a) Regional Recruitment Board b) Regular Review Bank
c) Right Research Board d) Railway Recruitment Board
47. UFO
a) United Force Organization b) Unidentified Flying Objects
c) Union of Flying Officers d) Unaccounted Finance Officer
48. CCTV
a) Charged Channel Television b) Closed Channel Television
c) Checked Circuit Television d) Closed Circuit Television
49. SR
a) Southern Railways b) Standard Railways
c) Steam Railways d) Suburban Railways
50. ILO
a) International Law and Order b) International Labour Organisation
c) Indian Legal Orientation d) Inter-state Law and Order
51. BAMS.
a) Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine Surgery b) Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medical Science
c) Basic Ayurvedic Medical Science d) Basic Ayush Medical Science
52. BHMS.
a) Bachelor of Homeopathy Medicine Science b) Bachelor of Homeopathy Medical Science.
c) Bachelor of Herbal Medical Science d) Bachelor of Herbal Medicine Science
53. BL
a) Bachelor of Legal b) Bachelor of Law c) Bachelor of Limited d) Bachelor of Limitations
54. ML
a) Master of Legal b) Master of Limited c) Master of Limitations d) Master of Law
55. BEd
a) Bachelor of Education b) Basic of Education
c) Basis Of Education d) Bases of Education
56. MEd
a) Merits of Education b) Meritorious of Education
c) Master of Education d) Matter of Education
57. CA
a) Chartered Accountant b) Certificate of Account
c) Certifying of Account d) Chairman of Accountant
58. PTI
a) Parent Teacher Institution b) Parent Teacher Instruction
c) Press Trust of India d) Premium Trust of India
59. ECG
a) Electro Cardio Gram b) Electro Cardio Graph
c) Electric Cardiac Graph d) Electric Cardiac Gram
60. BPT
a) Business Prosperous Technology b) Business Prosperity Technology
c) Bachelor of Physiotherapy d) Bachelor of Physical Theraphy
61. BVSc
a) Bachelor of Vertical Science b) Bachelor of Veterinary Science
c) Bachelor of Virtual Science d) Bachelor of Veterinary Scientific
62. MVSc
a) Master of Vertical Science b) Master of Veterinary Science
c) Master of Virtual Science d) Master of Veterinary Scientific
63. E.B.
a) Electric Board b) Electricity Bored c) Electricity Brand d) Electronics Board
64. RD
a) Refund Deposit b) Returning Deposit c) Recurring Deposit d) Revenue Department
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65. FBI
a) Federal Bureau of Instruction b) Federal Bureau of Investigation
c) Female Board of Instruction d) Feminine Board of Instruction
66. GPO
a) General Public Office b) General Post Office
c) General Public Organization d) General Post Organisation
67. WHO
a) World Hospital Organizer b) World Health Organization
c) World Health Organ d) World Healthy Organ
68. CAD
a) Computer Aided Device b) Computer Aided Designing
c) Computer Added Device d) Computer Added Designing
69. SSC
a) School of Science b) Staff Selection Commission c) Social Science d) Surgical Science
70. RADAR
a) Radio Detection and Ranging b) Radio Detecting and Running
c) Receiving Detecting and Ratio d) Radio Detecting and Ranging
71. UAE
a) United Arab Emirates b) United Authority English
c) Union of Arab Emirates d) United America Emirates
72. NAAC
a) National Assessment and Accreditation Council
b) National Assessment and Accreditation Commission
c) National Agreement and Assessment Council
d) Native Assessment and Accreditation Committee
73. NCERT
a) National Council of Educational Review and Training
b) National Council of Educational Research and Training
c) National Committee of Educational Research and Training
d) Nationalised Committee of Educational Research and Training
74. SCERT
a) State Committee of Educational Research and Trainers
b) State Council of Educational Research and Training
c) State Council of Educations Review Training
d) State Commission of Educational Research and Training
75. AIDS
a) Acquired Immune Deficiency System b) Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome
c) Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome d) Acquired Immuno Differencing System
76. ISRO
a) Indian Satellite Research Organization b) Indian Space Research Organization
c) Indian System Rocket Organization d) Indian Satellite Remedial System
77. GATE
a) Graduate Aptitude Test in English b) Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
c) Graduate Attitude Test in English d) Graduate Attitude Test in Engineering
78. HUDCO
a) Housing Urban and Development Corporation
b) House Urbanization and Developing Corporation
c) Housing Urban and Development Cultural Organization
d) Housing Urban Designing Corporation
79. LAN
a) Local Authorization Network b) Logical Authorization Network
c) Local Area Nestling d) Local Area Network
80. OPEC
a) Organization of Petroleum Emigrant Corporation
b) Organization of Petroleum Exporting Companies
c) Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
d) Organization of Product Export Centre
81. APPLE
a) Ariane Passenger Pay Load Employment b) Ariane Passenger Pay Load Experiment
c) Ariane Personnel Pay Load Experiment d) Annual Passenger Pay Load Experiment
82. MAN
a) Metropolitan Area Nest b) Metropolitan Area Network
c) Medium Area Network d) Metropolitan Antenna Network
83. SEBI
a) Securities and Exchange Board of India b) Securities and Energy Board of India
c) Societies and Exchange Board of India d) Securities and Exchange Board of International
84. NABARD
a) Native Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
b) National Bank for Agriculture and Regional Development
c) National Board for Agriculture and Rural Development
d) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
85. UNESCO
a) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Orientation
b) Union Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
c) United Nations Educational, Science and Cultural Organisation
d) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
86. BHEL
a) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited b) Bharat High Electricals Limited
c) Bharat Heavy Educational Limited d) Bharat Heavy Electronics Limited
87. INTELSAT
a) Interpol Telecommunication Satellite Organisation
b) International Television Satellite Organisation
c) International Telecommunications Satellite Organisation
d) International Telecommunication Society Organisation
88. TOEFL
a) Test of English as a Foreign Linguistics b) Test of English as a Fundamental Language
c) Test of English as a Functional Language d) Test of English as a Foreign Language
89. SAARC
a) South Asian Association of Regional Co-operation
b) South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation
c) South Asian Association of Rural Co-operation
d) South American Association of Regional Co-operation
90. IGNOU
a) International Gandhi Nations Open Universal b) Indira Gandhi National Online University
c) Indira Gandhi National Open University d) Indira Gandhi National Open Universe
91. GATT
a) Great Agreement on Tariffs & Tenant b) General Agreement on Tariffs & Travel
c) General Agreement on Tariff & Tourism d) General Agreement on Tariffs & Trade
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92. ASEAN
a) Association of Social East Asian Nations b) Association of South East All Nations
c) Association of South East Asian Nations d) Association of South East Abandoned Nations
93. CADD
a) Computer Admission Designing and Development
b) Computer Aided Designing and Development
c) Computer Aided Design and Drafting.
d) Computer Aided Desk and Development
III. Fill in the blanks with correct homophones:
1. I had no so he gave me a of advice. (piece/peace)
2. The story told by the old man is not . (credulous/credible)
3. They had dates for in the . (desert/ dessert)
4. The police tried to information from the bootlegger who sells liquor.( elicit/illicit)
5. The most scientist in the world has been warning about the danger of war.(imminent/eminent)
6. The book which has been for the B.A. class has been for
containing some remarks against a particular religion. (proscribed /prescribed)
7. The new is a man of . (principle/principal)
8. As he is he became an leader. (industrial /industrious)
9. An traffic police stopped the . (officious/ official)
10. When he became his pricked him.(conscience/conscious)
11. He is an from India. He is known as in the new country.(
immigrant/emigrant)
12. plants are grown in a hotel. (luxurious/Luxuriant)
13. His hand writing is yet he is to run a race.( eligible/illegible)
14. The decision was appreciated by the who tried the case. (judicial/
judicious)
15. They all types of dry batteries.( cell/ sell)
16. He noted about the in his .(diary/dairy)
17. My son himself to the new environment. (Adopted/ adapted)
18. The truck car loaded with hit a bus. (stationery/stationary)
19. In nations like India even leaders with mediocre caliber become (popular/populous).
20. The army cannot go on leave for their reason.(personal /personnel)
21. All his attempts were in . He has given a injection. (vein /vain)
22. Though he lives in a city he is . (populous/popular)
23. He asked me to and know my (weight/ wait)
24. The man in the first of the building told me a . (storey/story)
25. The wound on his would soon.( heel/ heal)
26. He came to good news. (hear /here)
27. He tried to some vessels. (steel /steal)
28. The nurse searched in to find the of the patient.( vein/vain)
29. He waited to see the would improve.( weather /whether)
30. He his son and the fight . (ceased /seized)
31. The of ministers gave to the Prime Minister. (council/ counsel)
32. He verses from the book.( red/read)
33. He his pen in the exam.( last/lost)
34. The class looked at the of a snake.( whole/hole)
35. The police officer in clothes came by .(plane/ plain)
36. I shall the answer.( right /write)
37. I shall the bill and send you the payment by (cheque / check)
 38. They had in the . (dessert /desert)
39. In Japan even stores are not for they float on boats.( stationary/ stationery)
40. I don’t know the will permit us to go. (weather /whether)
41. Everybody appreciated our for his . (principle/ principal)
42. None has such a created by monster waves so for.( seen/ scene)
43. The moisture is to the heavy . (dew/ due)

Write the blended words for the following:

44. documentary + drama .
45. melody + drama .
46. television + broadcast .
47. Education + entertainment .
48. education + satellite .
49. international + police .
50. travel + catalogue .
51. electro + execute .
52. helicopter + airport .
53. motorway + hotel .
54. smoke + fog .
55. lecture + demonstration .
56. medical + care .
57. breakfast + lunch .
58. vegetable +hamburger .
59. technology + wizard .
60. motor + pedal cycle .
61. camera + recorder .
62. motor + bike .
63. hand + video camera .
64. Oxford + Cambridge .
Choose the right combination for the blended word:
1. Travelogue
a) Travel + dialogue b) Train + Catalogue c) Travel + Catalogue d) Train + dialogue
2. Newscast
a) news + telecast b) news + broadcast c) new + telecast d) new + broadcast
3. Interpol
a) International + Police b) International + Polling c) Internal + Politics d) Internal Police
4. Electrocute
a) electricity + execute b) electrons + execute c) electronics + execute d) electro + execute
5. Heliport
a) Helicopter + seaport b) helicopter + port c) helicopter + airport d) Helipad + airport
6. Docudrama
a) Documentary + drama b) document + drama
c) documentary + dramatic d) document + dramatic
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7. Edutainment
a) Education + Attainment b) education + entertainment
c) education + assignment d) elevation + entertainment
8. Smog
a) Smoke + gas b) Smoke + bog c) Smoke + fog d) Spoke + fog
9. Techno wizard
a) Technology + wizard b) Technological + wizard
c) Technology + witch d) technical + wizard
10. Vegeburger
a) Vegetable + burger b) vegetarian + burger
c) vegetation + burger d) vegetable + broker
11. Infomercial
a) informative + commercial b) information + commercial
c) informer + commercial d) informing + commerce
12. Lecdem
a) lecturing + demonstration b) lecture + demographer
c) lecture + demonstration d) lecturer + demonstration
13. infotainment
a) Information + entertaining b) information + engagement
c) inform + entertainment d) information + entertainment
14. laundromat
a) Laundry + automatic b) laundry + automat c) lawn + automatic d) lawn + automated
15. brunch
a) Breakfast + munch b) breakfast + punch c) breakfast + lunch d) breakfast +touch
16. vash
a) Volcano + ashes b) vol + ash c) volume + ash d) volcanic + ash
17. paratroops
a) Parachute + troupes b) parachute + troops
c) parameter + troops d) paramilitary + troops
18. telex
a) Telegram + exchange b) tele printer + exchange
c) telephone + exchange d) television + exchange
19. fanzine
a) Fanatic + magazine b) feminine + magazine
c) fantastic + magazine d) fan + magazine
20. flurry
a) Flutter + hurry b) flurt + ferry c) flat + furry d) flatter + ferry
21. camcorder
a)Camera + corridor b) camera + decoder c) camera + recorder d) camp + recorder
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Syllabify the following words
1. President , fantastic , Facilitate .
2. Entertain , Domestic , donkey .
3. Detect , daughter , Demonstrate .
4. cucumber , Laboratory , intelligent .
5. Simultaneous , statistics , Stupid .
6. formidable , Magnificent , eccentric .
7. Confidence , astrology , Banana .
8. apparatus , Accident , extermination .
9. establishmentarianism , institution , Dramatic .
10. Argumentative , advantage , Particular .
11. alliteration , comprehensive , Expression .
12. inspiration , Association , biology .

Choose the correct Syllabification:

1. Choose the tri syllabic word. a) Stupid b) eccentric c) dramatical d) express
2. Choose the tri syllabic word. a) Expression b) donkey c) particular d) intelligent
3. Choose the mono syllabic word. a) Once b) river c) describe d) derive
4. Choose the mono syllabic word. a) Across b) chair c) divide d) system
5. Choose the tetra syllabic word. a) Multiply b) disability c) political d) resemblance
6. Choose the tri syllabic word. a) Logical b) law c) political d) magnificient
7. Choose the di syllabic word. a) Boy b) innocent c) father d) chair
8. Choose the tri syllabic word. a) Approval b) strongly c) generation d) mirror
9. Choose the tetra syllabic word. a) Strong b) generate c) eradicate d) compare
10. Choose the di syllabic word. a) Best b) following c) forceps d) civility
11. Choose the tetra syllabic word. a) Prove b) American c) travel d) another
12. Choose the mono syllabic word. a) Desire b) shuttle c) giant d) attain
13. Choose the penta syllabic word. a) Neighbouring b) accomplishment c) extermination d) study
14. Choose the di syllabic word. a) Family b) desert c) pulse d) another
15. Choose the tri syllabic word. a) Occupation b) ambition c) noble d) tank
16. Choose the tri syllabic word. a) Difference b) approach c) unique d) each
17. Choose the poly syllabic word. a) Especially b) international c) benefit d) cure
18. Choose the di syllabic word. a) Bishop b) humanity c) decimal d) fellowship
19. Choose the poly syllabic word. a) Personal b) personification c) better d) lit
20. Choose the di syllabic word. a) Heroic b) impossible c) noble d) check
21. Choose the poly syllabic word. a) Eventually b) confiscate c) curl d) penalty
22. Choose the tetra syllabic word. a) Indifferent b) confidence c) eventually d) bitter
23. Choose the di syllabic word. a) Wish b) coward c) break d) equality
24. Choose the poly syllabic word. a) Subjugation b) syllabification c) beautiful d) anticipated
25. Choose the di syllabic word. a) Terrain b) test c) sustainable d) returning
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Choose the appropriate syllabification for the given word.
1. a) ve-ne-ra-ted b) vene-ra-ted c) ve-nera-ted d) ve-ner-ated
2. a) do-mina-tion b) do-mi-na-tion c) domi-na-tion d) domin-ation
3. a) ambi-ti-on b) ambi-tion c) am-bi-tion d) a-mbi-tion
4. a) ex-cell-ent b) e-xcel-lent c) ex-cel-lent d) ex-cellent
5. a) cre-a -tor b) cr-ea-tor c) crea-t-or d) cre-at-or
6. a) phi-lolo-gy b) phil-olo-gy c) philo-logy d) phi-lo-lo-gy
7. a) auto-bi-ogr-aphy b) auto-bio-grap-hy c) auto-bio-gra-phy d) au-to-bi-og-ra-phy
8. a) pen-alty b) pen-al-ty c) penal-ty d) pe-nal-ty
9. a) ju-dge-ment b) judg-ement c) judge-ment d) j-udgement
10. a) explo-ra-tion b) exp-lo-ra-tion c) ex-plo-ra-tion d) e-xplo – ra –tion
11. a) ad-mi-nis-tra-tor b) a-dm-in-ist-ra-tor c) admin-is-tra-tor d) admin-is-trator
12. a) for-mi-da-ble b) for-mid-able c) fo-r-mid-able d) f-or-mid-able
13. a) in-gra-ti-tude b) in-grat-i-tude c) ingrate-i-tude d) in-gra-tit-ude
14. a) ele-tro-nic b) e-lec-tro-nic c) elec-tron-ic d) e-lec-tronic
15. a) geo-gra-phy b) geog-ra-phy c) geo-graphy d) ge-o-gra-phy
16. a) e-lec-tri-ci-ty b) elec-tri-city c) ele-ctr-city d) elec-tri-ci-ty
17. a) ma-the-ma-tical b) ma-the-ma-ti-cal c) ma-tha-me-ti-cal d) mat-hem-a-ti-cal
18. a) ex-ami-na-tion b) exa-mi-na-tion c) ex-a-mi-na-tion d) ex-a-min-a-tion
19. a) bio-lo-gi-cal b) bi-ol-o-gi-cal c) bi-o-lo-gi-cal d) bi-o-lo-gical
20. a) nie-gh-bou-ring b) neigh-bou-ring c) neigh-bour-ing d) neigh-bo-ur-ing
21. a) ins-truc-tor b) inst-ruc-tor c) in-struc-tor d) in-struct-or
22. a) phy-si-cal b) phy-si-cal c) physic-cal d) phy-s-i-cal
23. a) eco-no-mi-cal b) e-co-no-mi-cal c) e-cono-mi-cal d) e-co-no-mic-al
24. a) dis-cov-er-y b) di-scov-ery c) dis-cover-y d) dis-co-ve-ry
25. a) fe-a-tu-re b) fea-tu-re c) fea-ture d) fe-a-tu-re
26. a) inform-a-tion b) in-forma-tion c) in-form-ation d) in-form-a-tion
27. a) fri-end b) frie-nd c) friend d) frie-nd
28. a) di-vi-sion b) di-vi-si-on c) divi-sion d) divis-ion
29. a) dis-a-bi-li-ty b) dis-abi-li-ty c) di-sa-bi-li-ty d) di-sab-ili-ty
30. a) rand-om b) ran-do-m c) ran-dom d) ra-n-dom
31. a) ap-pe-a-rance b) app-ear-ance c) ap-pear-ance d) ap-pearance
32. a) ap-pend-ix b) ap-pen-dix c) appen-dix d) ap-pe-ndix
33. a) app-licant b) ap-pli-ca-nt c) ap-pli-cant d) a-ppli-cant
34. a) ar-chi-tect b) archi-tect c) ar-chi-te-ct d) architect
35. a) assign-ment b) as-si-gn-ment c) a-ssign-ment d) as-sign-ment
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Functional Difference:
Write sentences using the given words:
1. Equal as Noun and Adjective.
2. Hope as Noun and Verb.
3. Well as Noun and Verb.
4. Old as Adjective and Noun.
5. Tear as Noun and verb.
6. Fine as Adjective and noun.
7. Help as noun and verb.
8. Well as adjective and noun.
9. Address as verb and Noun
10. Book as verb and Noun
11. Train as verb and Noun
12. Drink as verb and Noun
13. Jump as verb and Noun
14. Live as verb and adjective
Write the American word for the following:
1. autumn
2. biscuit
3. sweets
4. crisps
5. film
6. ground floor
7. holiday
8. lorry
9. luggage
10. mobile phone
11. nappy
12. petrol
13. post
14. tap
15. taxi
16. tin
17. underground
18. railway
19. lift / escalator
20. flat
21. pavement
22. aerial
23. cute
24. Chemist

Replace the American English words with British English words in the following sentences:
1. Don't leave the cupboard unlocked. Ans: closet
2. Many people seem to prefer throwing the waste around the dust bin rather than into it.
(or) Throw the waste papers into the dustbin Ans : trashcan
3. The window shade was drawn to prevent the cold wind from drifting into the room Ans: window shield
4. If we like the flat, we will buy it. Ans:
5. The tap is broken and it needs to be repaired. Ans:
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6. Children like jam. Ans:
7. “Could you please drop this letter in the Postbox ?” Ans:
8. This fellow is fifteen years old. Ans:
9. American English word: Children like biscuits. Ans:
10. Could you please pass me the jug of milk. Ans:
11. He washed his hands in the Wash basin. Ans:
12. The crippled man entered the lift. Ans:
13. Baby sister in the cot. Ans:
14 have appointed a Shop assistant. Ans:
15. Good fence makes good neighbor. Ans:
16. The horse is in the stable. Ans:
17. The goods train is nearing the level - crossing. Ans:
18. Bring water in the jug. Ans:
19. Using the elevator we reached the sixth floor of the building. Ans.
20. The price hike of gasoline affects all classes of people. Ans.
21. We are going for a music programme in the evening. Ans.
22. He likes Candy. Ans.
23. My friend is working as a druggist. Ans.
24. Children like corn very much. Ans.
25. Stand in a line. Ans.
26. I bought milk cracker. Ans.

27. Trees shed their leaves during fall season. Ans.

28. The faucet is leaking. Ans.
29. Cutlery is used for eating or serving food. Ans.
9. There is an underground before the hospital. Ans.
22. Keep the rail road clean. Ans.
23. Mobile phone is a boon to business man. Ans.
24. She carried water in the pitcher. Ans.
25. Our school follows the schedule very strictly. Ans.
26. Salary is paid by check. Ans.
27. I expect a mail from my friend. Ans.
28. Raga watched a Hindi movie last night. Ans.
29. There is a restaurant in the first floor. Ans.
30. There is a rice store near my house. Ans.
31. We should fix an antenna. Ans.
32. Use pavement for walking. Ans.
33. I took a cab to reach the destination. Ans.
34. Money should be put in the wallet carefully. Ans.

IV. Foreign words and phrases

Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence:

1. Praveen joined the intellectual 'elite'.
a) Royal group b) best group c) loyal group d) united group
2. The India 'versus' Pakistan one day match is always an exciting one.
a) For b) between c) against d) oppose
3. The state government's plea to cancel the NEET Exam was presented to the public as 'fait accompli'.
a) Changed thing b) unchanged thing c) transferred thing d) alternative thing
4. His 'alibi' was strong that the jury found the accused not guilty.
a) False evidence b) confirmed evidence c) proved evidence d) unproved evidence
5. The 'bon homie' between Ram and Shyam disappeared as Venkat entered the scene.
a) power friendliness b) cheerful friendliness c) cold friendliness d) clever friendliness
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6. Lavanya built a house in 'memoriam' of her father.
a) In memory of the dead b) in favour of c) on behalf of d) for the sake of
7. The students heard the fine alarm and left the class rooms 'en masse'.
a) Separately b) individually c) independently d) all together
8. His behavior shows that he is a 'nouveau riche'.
a) Showy rich man b) showy middle class man c) showy poor man d) unshowy rich man
9. I had a sense of 'déjà vu' when Latha recalled her childhood days.
a) Remembering past experiences with fondness b) imagining unpleasant experiences
c) forgetting pleasant past experiences d) forgetting sad experiences
10. The editor asked the reporter to report the collector's wonderful speech 'verbatim'.
a) word by word b) word for word c) word after word d) word from word
11. My father had a 'tete-a-tete' with the members of the family.
a) Public meeting b) confidential word c) face to face d) private conversation
12. The soldier met his enemy 'vis a vis'.
a) Face to face b) at a meeting c) at a conference d) in the barrack
13. Please submit your 'bonafide' certificate
a) Real b) duplicate c) triplicate d) genuine
14. Mary and Susan are in 'ballet' classes.
a) A tragic play b) a comical play c) a humorous story in music d) a dramatic story with music
15. Until a popular ministry is in place, the government administers the state on an 'adhoc' basis.
a) In the meantime b) free trade c) established for a particular purpose d) on the way
16. The Prime Minister gave an 'ex-gratia' Rs. 2 lakhs to the victims of the floods in Chennai.
a) Given as a favour b) donation c) tax d) none
17. Every teacher has to maintain a good 'rapport' with his / her students.
a) Report b) relation c) kindness d) strict
18. Raveena suggested a 'via' media to avoid tension among her relatives.
a) For and against b) a middle course c) on one side only d) let it stand
19. In the absence of 'Prima facie' evidence, the judge acquitted the accused.
a) At first sight b) blind c) at last d) at second sight
20. As the 'elevator' does not work I have to climb three floors.
a) Steps b) stairs c) lift d) escalator
21. There was no one to wish me 'bon voyage'.
a) See them on b) see them off c) good luck d) pleasant trip
22. As she did not like change, Raga always tried to maintain the 'status quo'.
a) Past condition b) present condition c) equal condition d) non existing condition
23. Raji is seriously preparing for the 'viva voce'
a) Aptitude test b) spoken examination c) written examination d) medical test
24. The fans left the stadium 'en masse'
a) In large group b) in hurry c) in happy mood d) beyond the limit
25. The parliament was adjourned 'sine die'
a) Without fixing the date b) within fixing the date
c) with a day fixed d) within a day not fixed

Choose the right definition for the given term:

26. Anglophobia
a) fear of meeting strangers b) fear of drinking alcohol
c) fear of playing outdoor d) fear of using English
27. Hemo phobia
a) fear of hen b) fear of blood c) fear of flying d) fear of dogs
28. Acrophobia
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a) fear of space b) fear of heights c) fear of water d) fear of animals
29. Pyromania
a) excessive desire to set things fire b) excessive fear to play with fire
c) excessive desire to play with water d) excessive desire to play with fire
30. Kleptomania
a) craze for books b) strong desire to steal c) love for drenching in the rain d) fear of heights
31. Hydrophobia
a) fear of fish b) fear of hyperactive people c) fear of water d) fear of fish
32. Demenophobia
a) fear of ghosts b) fear of darkness c) fear of wild animals d) fear of chemicals
33. Botanophobia
a) fear of bottom b) fear of slime c) fear of plants d) fear of books
34. Octophobia
a)fear of enclosed space b) fear of water c) fear of open space d) fear of open space
35. Aerophobia
a) fear of dogs b) fear of cats c) fear of train d) fear of flying
36. Infanticide
a) killing of brother b) killing of sister
c) killing of new born female babies d) killing of father
37. Chronophobia
a) fear of food b) fear of stealing c) fear of going to bed d) fear of time
38. Aquaphobia
a) fear of water b) fear of people c) fear of blood d) fear of needles
39. Papaphobia
a) fear of forest b) fear of everything c) fear of pope d) fear of paper
40. Electrophobia
a) fear of home b) fear of electrodes c) fear of electricity d) fear of freedom
41. Etiquette
a) manner of dressing b) manner of conduct c) set of rule d) set of principle
42. Bureaucracy
a) dictatorship b) republican government c) govt by officials d) democratic
43. Radio phobia
a) fear of darkness b) fear of floods c) fear of x ray d) fear of men
44. Alto phobia
a) fear of pain b)fear of dust c) fear of weight d) fear of height
45. Ergophobia
a) fear of eagerness b) fear of expression c) fear of earth d) fear of work
46. Xenophobia
a) fear of cats b) fear of unknown persons c) fear of xerox copies d) fear of dogs
47. Teetotaler
a) one who never tells lies b) one who drinks alcohol always
c) one who smokes d) one who never consumes alcohol
48. Polyglot
a) a person knowing several languages b) a person knowing several plants
c) a person knowing several fruits d) a person knowing several flowers
49. Misogynist
a) one who dislikes sisters b) one who dislikes brothers
c) one who dislikes men d) one who dislikes women
50. Palaeontologist
a) studies of fossils b) studies of insects c) studies of elephants d) studies of platelets

V. Write the structure the compound words.

1. son - in - law + + .
2. Well - to - do + + .
3. kitchen garden + .
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4. long - forgotten + .
5. washing machine + .
6. Swimming - pool + .
7. passport + .
8. birth place + .
9. shop owner + .
10. good - for – nothing + + .
11. day - to - day + + .
12. Week end + .
13. house arrest + .
14. dancing bird + .
15. duty free + .
16. Upstream + .
17. Downstream + .
18. down - to - earth + + .
19. Sunrise + .
20. Woodwork + .

Form compound words for the given pattern:

1. Noun + Noun . 8. Noun + Verb .
2. Verb + Noun . 9. Verb + Verb .
3. Gerund + Noun . 10. Noun + Gerund .
4. Noun + Adj . 11. Adj + Noun .
5. Adj + Adj . 12. Adj + Verb .
6. Preposition + Verb . 13. Verb + Adverb .
7. Preposition + Noun .
Choose the correct combination for the compound word:
1. Chess board
a) Noun + Verb b) Noun + Noun c) Noun + Adjective d) Verb + Noun
2. Way lay
a) Noun + Verb b) Noun + Noun c) Adverb + Noun d) Adjective + Noun
3. Blood Red
a) Noun + Verb b) Noun + Noun c) Noun + Adjective d) Verb + Noun
4. Red Hot
a) Noun + Verb b) Noun + Noun c) Adjective + Adjective d) Verb + Noun
5. White wash
a) Noun + Verb b) Noun + Noun c) Noun + Adjective d)Adjective + Verb
6. Break fast
a) Noun + Verb b) Verb + Noun c) Noun + Adjective d) Verb + Noun
7. Draw back
a) Noun + Verb b) Verb + Adverb c) Noun + Adjective d) Verb + Noun
8. Fore noon
a) Noun + Verb b) Noun + Noun c) Noun + Adjective d) Adverb + Noun
9. Out come
a) Noun + Verb b)Adverb + Verb c) Noun + Adjective d) Verb + Noun
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10. Writing pad
a) Noun + Verb b) Gerund + Noun c) Noun + Adjective d) Verb + Noun
11. Rolling stone
a) Noun + Verb b) Participle (Present) + Noun c) Noun + Adjective d) Verb + Noun
12. Out spoken
a) Noun + Verb b) Noun + Noun c) Noun + Adjective d) Adverb + Participle (Past)
13. Noun + Noun
a) sun rise b) luke warm c) post man d) writing pad
14. Noun + Verb
a) sun rise b) luke warm c) post man d) writing pad
15. Noun + Adjective
a) home sick b) school girl c) breakfast d) blue sky
16. Adjective + Noun
a) home sick b) school girl c) breakfast d) blue sky
17. Adjective + Verb
a) fore noon b) safe guard c) cast away d) white wash
18. Verb + Noun
a) sun set b) white wash c) pick pocket d) tough sum
19. Verb + Adverb
a) cast away b) school bus c) sun set d) drawing room
20. Adverb + Noun
a) upstairs b) upload c) uphold d) downfall
21. Adverb + Verb
a) under take b) under arm c) underground d) after noon
22. Gerund + Noun
a) chess master b) chief minister c) looking glass d) ever lasting
23. Participle (Past) + Noun
a) painted doll b) test drive c) washing machine d) cycle pedalling
24. Participle (Present) + Noun
a) painted doll b) test drive c)rolling stone d) cycle pedalling
25. Free fall.
a) Noun + Adjective b) Noun + Noun c) Adverb + Verb d) Adjective + verb
26. Cash bag.
a) Noun+ Noun b) Noun + Adjective c) Adjective + Noun d) Adjective + Verb
27. Book mark
a) Adjective + Noun b) Adverb + Verb c) Noun + Verb d) Noun + Noun
28. Safe guard
a) Adjective + Noun b) Adverb + Noun c) Noun + Verb d) Noun + Noun
29. Moon light
a) Noun + Noun b) Noun + Adjective c) Adjective + Noun d) Adjective + Adjective
30. Blue sky
a) Noun + Noun b) Noun + Adjective c) Adjective + Noun d) Noun+Verb
31. Air – ticket
a) Noun + Verb b) Verb + Adverb c) Noun + Noun d) Verb + Adjective
32. Sky blue
a) Noun + Noun b) Noun +Verb c) Adverb + Adjective d) Noun + Adjective
33. Short range
a) Verb + Noun b) Adjective + Verb c) Adverb + Verb d) Noun + Noun
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34. Over coat
a) Noun + Verb b) Adverb + Verb c) Adjective + Noun d) Preposition +Noun
35. Pen friend
a) Noun + Adverb b) Noun + Noun c) Verb + Noun d) Adverb + Noun
36. Face book
a) Noun + Noun b) Noun + Verb c) Noun + Adjective d) Noun + Adverb
37. Bird watching
a) Adverb + Verb b) Adjective + Verb c) Noun +Verb d) Noun + Gerund
38. Push button
a) Noun + Verb b) Verb + Noun c) Verb + Adjective d) Verb + Adverb
39. Red rose
a) Verb + Noun b) Noun + Noun c) Preposition d) Adjective + Adjective
40. Noun + Verb
a) Homesick b) homework c) armchair d) shoe land
41. Adjective + Noun.
a) downfall b) fly wheel c) dream world d) cold storage
42. Adjective + Verb.
a) Post man b) gun fight c) safe guard d) breakfast
43. Adverb + Verb.
a) Duty free b) feedback c) white wash d) upload
44. Adjective + Noun
a) Sun dial b) write –up c) table cloth d) hot cash
45. Verb + Noun
a) Show room b) white wash c) download d) sun set
46. Adjective + Noun
a) Look after b) break down c) care taker d) hot water
47. Noun + Verb.
a) Sun rise b) blue sky c) sky blue d) black board
48. Adjective + Noun
a) Undergo b) blue moon c) work place d) upstream
49. Adverb + Verb
a) Blue print b) over do c) outdoor d) downstream
50. Adjective + Verb
a) Incoming b) out going c) White wash d) silver line
51. Preposition + Verb
a) Clean shaven b) over coat c) put out d) out look
52. Noun + Gerund
a) Keep going b) white washing c) out looking d) air conditioning
53. Preposition + Noun
a) Safeguard b) over done c) back yard d) sea shell
54. Gerund + Noun
a) Type setting b) over coat c) swimming pool d) hand washing
55. Noun + Verb
a) Tooth ache b) blue sky c) air port d) out word
56. Adverb + Noun
a) Fast track b) fly wheel c) gun fight d) hot line
57. Noun + Noun.
a) Outdoor b) fishing net c) snow white d) school bus
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58. Noun + Adjective.
a) Tea pot b) hand shake c) hotspot d) age old
59. Noun + Gerund.
a) Ear mark b) book binding c) spelling book d) ear pin

VI. Prefix and Suffix:

Choose the suitable suffixes:

1. You will not be permit to swim with the sharks! (ed, er) permitted
2. The plane is depart at noon. (ing, ish) departing
3. Football is a very excite sport. (est, ing) …………………..
4. The doctor gave her an inhale to help her breathe. (en, er) …………………..
5. Your opinion is certainly debate. (able, ist) ……………………..
6. This is the big SUV ever manufactured. (er, est) ……………………..
7. The colonists rebel against the king. (ed, ish) ……………………..
8. You did a very fool thing! (ish, able) ……………………..
9. The scarecrow is deter the crows from eating our corn. (er, ing) ……………..
10. The old road has to be repave. (ed, ing) …………………..
11. The old picture was bad faded. (ment, ly) badly
12. The governor made a state to the press. (ful, ment) ……………………..
13. Their loss caused much sad. (ness, less) ……………………..
14. Mr. Keyes is a force speaker. (ful, ty) ……………………..
15. The fox sly hid his motives. (ful, ly) ……………………..
16. He richly deserves that punish. (ness, ment) ……………………..
17. Meg was false accused of stealing. (ly, ty) ……………………..
18. Their agreement is a hope sign. (ful, less) ……………………..
19. A care act can cause much pain. (ful, less) ……………………..
20. She questions his fit to be a leader. (ful, ness) ……………………..
Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word
1. Worthy a) un- b) dis- c) mis- d) im- Ans:
2. Centralize a) dis- b) mis- c) de- d) over- Ans:
3. Lingual a) inter- b) multi- c) dis- d) im- Ans:
4. Exist a) un- b) dis- c) co- d) contra- Ans:
5. Treasury a) sub- b) mis- c) dis- d) inter- Ans:
6. Economics a) de- b) un- c) micro- d) uni- Ans:
7. Conductor a) de- b) mis- c) semi- d) tri- Ans:
8. Graduate a) pre- b) post- c) multi- d) inter- Ans:
9. Centenary a) bi b) tri- c) semi- d) ultra- Ans:
10. Social a) pre- b) anti- c) multi - d) bi- Ans:

Form a new word by adding suitable suffix to the words

1. beautiful. a) …er b) ..ly c) ..ness d) …..less
2. hero. a) …..ism b) ….al c) …..ness d) …..less
3. portray. a) …..ism b) ….ic c) ….al d) …..ness
4. associate. a) …….ic b) …..ion c) …..ness d) …..ment
5. arrange . a) …….ic b) …..ion c) …..ness d) …..ment
6. perform. a) ….tion b) ….sion c) …..ance d) ……ment
7. exception. a) ……al b) ….tic c) ………ment d) …….sion
8. dream. a) …..ic b) ……er c) ……ment d) …..tion
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9. nation. a) …..ism b) …..ic c) ……al d) …..tion
10. communal. a) …..ism b) …..ic c) ……al d) …..tion

Add suitable Prefix or Suffix:

11. ' do' . a) In…… b) un….. c) of……. d) mis…….
12. ' national' . a) Inter….. b) dis………… c) mis………. d) re………..
13. ' active' . a) Pre…. b) hyper…….. c) dis……… d) mis……
14. ' position' . a) De….. b) pre…. c) inter………. d) dis…………
15. ' polite' . a) In…… b) im….. c) dis……… d) re………
16. ' vision' . a) Re……. b) mis…….. c) poly… ......... d) inter…
17. ' power' . a)En……… b) em…… c) dis……… d) in……….
18. ' active' . a) En…………. b) em…… c) dis…… d) in……..
19. ' sure' . a) En…. b) em…. c) dis………. d) in…….
20. ' place' . a) Dis………… b) im………… c) re………… d) in………

VII. Phrasal Verbs:

Write a sentence using the phrasal verbs:
1. break in- enter by force .
2. break out- sudden start/Escape .
3. break off-end /fail .
4. break up-dissolve .
5. call off -cancel .
6. call for-need something .
7. call up- recollect .
8. call upon-invite to speak .
9. cut off-remove/separate .
10. cut short- reduce .
11. cut in-interrupt .
12. cut up-divide .
13. wait on- accompany/attend to .
14. wait up- keep awake .
15. wait behind-stay behind .
16. wait around-wait for long .
17. see over- inspect .
18. see through-understand .
19. see to -deal with/attend .
20. see about-deal with .
21. keep away-stay away .
22. keep up-maintain .
23. keep on - continue .
24. keep off-avoid .
25. Look out- search/be alert & Watchful .
26. Look after - take care .
27. Look over - examine .
28. Look into- investigate .
29. pick on- criticise .
30. Pick up - improve .
31. pick out- select .
32. pick over- examine .
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33. pull up - stop .
34. pull back - withdraw .
35. pull on- manage/breathe something in .
36. pull through - recover .
37. stand by- support .
38. stand out- be better than .
39. stand in -for substitute .
40. stand up - support .
41. Take after somebody: Have a similar appearance or personality (especially a relative)
42. Take something apart: Separate something into parts
43. Take something back: 1) Return something to a store:
2) Admit that something you said was wrong:
44. Take something down: 1) Separate a structure into parts
2) Write information on paper
45. Take somebody in: To let somebody stay in your house
46. Take something in: 1) Receive and understand information
2) Make clothing smaller so that it fits you
47. Take off: 1) An airplane leaving the ground and going up into the air
2) Become successful or popular very fast
3) Leave a place suddenly (informal)
48. Take something off: 1) Remove a piece of clothing from your body
2) Not go to work for a period of time
49. Take something on: Accept some work or responsibility
50. Take somebody on: 1) Hire or employ somebody 2) Fight or compete against somebody
51. Take somebody out: Go with somebody to a restaurant or movie and pay for their food or
ticket
52. Take something out: Remove something from a place
53. Take something out on somebody: Treat an innocent person badly because you are tired or angry
about something else
54. Take over something: Take control
55. Take somebody through something: Explain something to somebody in detail
56. Take up something: 1) Fill space or time 2) Start doing something regularly
57. Take somebody up on something: Accept an offer or invitation
58. Take something up with somebody: Complain to someone about a problem

Replace the underlined phrasal verb into a single word:

1. The thieves broke in and stole all the valuables.
a) Damaged b) destroyed c) ruined d) enter by force
2. War broke out on 15th January.
a) Started suddenly b) spread all over c) ended suddenly d) damaged entirely
3. Vinith took off a bar of chocolate and broke off a bit.
a) Attached b) detached c) made into pieces d) chewed
4. Divorce breaks up many families.
a) Integrate b) cooperate c) disintegrate d) united
5. The Head master called upon the chief guest to give away the prizes.
a) Asked /requested b) begged c) ordered d) implored
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6. I called up Raj and told him the news.
a) Shouted b) ordered c) requested d) phoned
7. India's victory calls for a celebration.
a) Demands b) requires c) invites d) continues
8. The President's visit was called off due to bomb threat.
a) Required b) demanded c) cancelled d) needed
9. I cut off the cable in order not to disturb my daughter's studies.
a) Connect b) link c) disconnect d) join
10. We must cut short our expenses.
a) Increase b) reduce c) remove d) disconnect
11. I am counting on you for the completion of the assignment.
a) Supporting b) arguing c) encouraging d) depending
12. He picked out the cutest flower.
a) Corrected b) chose c) carried d) plucked
13. The dog turned around when the master called him.
a) Turned front b) turned back c) looked around d) looked back
14. I can't figure out Reshma's attitude.
a) Understand b) studied c) learnt d) taught
15. The terrorists caved in after a terrible fight.
a) Surrendered b) escaped c) tolerated d) opposed
16. The officer yearned for a transfer to Delhi.
a) Earned b) travelled c) longed d) wished
17. My father gave permission to go ahead with the business.
a) Proceed / continued b) went c) arrived d) departed
18. The servant waited on the master.
a) Accepted b) feared c) cared d) assisted
19. She called up her childhood days.
a) Recollected b) rewinded c) reminded d) remembered
20. He pulled up the car in front of my house.
a) Drove b) stopped c) brought d) recovered
21. My friend deals in books.
a) Manages b) assembles c) makes d) trades
22. R. Venkatraman ran for the president ship in 1988.
a) Running b) getting tired c) contested d) protested
Replace the underlined word with the appropriate phrasal verb:
1. The wood cutter cut the wood into small pieces for firewood.
a) Cut up b) cut down c) cut off d) cut in
2. I have some guests tomorrow. I have to make arrangements for them.
a) See through b) see in c) see over d) see about
3. I wear new dress on my birthday.
a) Put on b) put off c) put in d) put by
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4. The watchman maintained our house well.
a) Kept on b) kept off c) kept up d) kept over
5. Children must avoid fast food
a) Keep on b) keep up c) keep off d) keep in
6. We have to take care of our aged parents.
a) Look upon b) look after c) look into d) look up
7. The CBI investigated the scandal case.
a) Look into b) look over c) look on d) look up
8. He examined the fruits carefully to see if they were good.
a) Pick over b) pick up c) pick on d) pick by
9. Devi chose the best dress for her.
a) Picked on b) picked up c) picked out d) picked over
10. Joana continued to support me even I was ill treated by someone.
a) Stood on b) stood near c) stood away d) stood by

Write the clipped words for the following:

1. advertisement .
2. fountain pen .
3. gymnasium .
4. Perquisites .
5. telephone .
6. microphone .
7. perambulator .
8. laboratory .
9. spectacles .
10. demonstration .
11. kilogram .
12. suitcase .
13. taxicab .
14. paragraph .
15. helicopter .
16. demarcate ._
17. refrigerator ._
18. examination .
19. moving picture .
20. fanatic .
21. mathematics .
22. discotheque .
23. caravan .
24. signature .
25. market .
26. memorandum .
27. Handkerchief .

Choose the correct clipped word for:

1. Laboratory a) Lab b) bar c) story d) lottery
2. Advertisement a) add b) addition c) advt d) ad
3. Hand kerchief a) hand b) kerchief c) hanky d) hand key
4. Gymnasium a) gym b) museum c) gum d) mum
5. Refrigerator a) freeze b) bridge c) fridge d) generator
6. Telephone a) telly b) phone c) tele d) fone
7. Kilogram a) kilo b) gram c) milligram d) kilometer
8. Suitcase a) suit b) shoot c) case d) caste
9. Taxicab a) cab b) tab c) bat d) taxi.
10. Perambulator a) tabulator b) ram c) pram d) gram
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11. Discotheque a) disco b) queue c) disk d) disc
12. Veterinary a) Vetery b) nary c) vet d) wet
13. Microphone a) Mic b) mike c) phone d) fone
14. Photograph a) Photo b) graph c) graf d) foto
15. Memorandum a) Memory b) random c) memoir d) memo
16. Cafeteria a) Café b) cafter c) coffee d) caffeine
17. Influenza a)Influence b) fluence c) fluenza d) flu
18. Demarcate a) Demo b) market c) mark d) demate
19. Hamburger a) Ham b) burger c) burge d) hamoger
20. Mathematics a) Maths b) math c) matics d) mathe

Sentence Pattern:
Identify the pattern of the following sentences:
1. They named the child Prem.
a) S+V+A+C b) S+V+O+C c) S+V+C+A d) S+V+IO+DO
2. We completed the work on time.
a) S+V+O+C b) S+V+A+C c) S+V+O+A d) S+V+A+A
3. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks.
a) S+V+A b) S+V+C c) S+V+O d) S+A+V
4. I bought a new car yesterday.
a) S+V+A+O b) S+V+C+A c) S+V+O+A d) S+V+O+C
5. He sang me a song melodiously.
a) S+V+IO+DO+A b) S+V+DO+IO+A c) S+V+O+C+A d) S+A+O+C
6. He answered my question instantly.
a) S+V+O+A b) S+V+C+A c) S+V+IO+DO d) S+V+O+C
7. She wrote me a letter.
a) S+V+DO+IO b) S+V+O+C c) S+V+IO+DO d) S+V+A+A
8. My grandpa presented a laptop to me.
a) S+V+DO+IO b) S+V+IO+DO c) S+V+O+C d) S+A+V+C
9. The lion cub saw a butterfly.
a) S+V+O b) S+V+C c) S+V+A d) S+A+A
10. We played Tennis yesterday.
a) S+V+O+C b) S+V+O+A c) S+V+IO+DO d) S+V+C+A
11. Padma is never lazy.
a) S+V+A+C b) S+A+C+V c) S+V+O+A d) S+V+C+A
12. In London Arun is a doctor.
a) S+V+O b) A+S+V+C c) S+V+C d) S+A+V+C
13. She often visits us.
a) S+V+A+O b) S+A+V+O c) S+V+O+C d) S+V+IO+DO
14. Suddenly they heard a cry.
a) A+V+S+O b) S+V+A+O c) A+S+V+O d) S+A+V+O
15. This shoe is large.
a) S+V+O b) S+V+C c) S+V+A d) S+C+V
16. All the cows have been milked.
a) S+V b) V+S+A c) S+V+IO+DO d) S+A+V
17. I admire her for her courage.
a) S+V+O+C b) S+V+O+A c) S+V+IO+DO d) S+A+V+C
18. He grew tired after the match.
a) S+V+C+A b) S+V+O+A c) S+V+A+O d) S+V+IO+DO
19. Alexander conquered many countries.
a) S+V+O b) S+V+C c) S+V+A d) A+S+V
20. We call Gandhi Mahathma
a) S+V+C b) S+V+O+C c) S+V+O+A d) A+S+V+C
21. I visit the orphanage frequently.
a) S+V+O+A b) S+V+C+A c) S+V+IO+DO d) A+S+A+V
22. Sam gave me the right answer.
a) S+V+O+A b) S+V+A+A c) S+V+IO+DO d) S+V+C+A
23. He wears woollen clothes in winter.
a) S+V+C+A b) S+V+O+A c) S+V+IO+DO d) A+S+V+C
24. She had done her exam badly.
a) S+V+O+A b) S+V+O+C c) S+V+C d) A+S+V
25. They selected him the captain.
a) S+V+O+C b) S+V+O+A c) S+V+C+A d) S+V+IO+DO
26. She called me a fool.
a) S+V+O+C b) S+V+O+A c) S+V+IO+DO d) S+V+O+C
27. My grandma told me a story.
a) S+V+DO+IO b) S+V+IO+DO c) S+V+O+C d) S+V+O+A
28. Open the door.
a) V+O b) V+C c) S+V+O d) V+A
29. Close the window.
a) V+O b) V+C c) S+V+O d) V+A
30. Yesterday my father bought me a laptop in Madurai.
a) A+S+V+IO+DO b) A+S+V+IO+DO+A c) A+S+A+IO d) S+V+IO+DO+A+A
31. Krish wakes up early in the morning.
a) S+V+A b) S+V+C c) S+V+IO+DO d) S+V+O
32. Sumi wore her new uniform.
a) S+V+IO+DO b) S+V+O c) S+V+C d) S+V+A
33. Her father gave her school bag.
a) S+V+O+A b) S+V+DO+IO c) S+V+IO+DO d) S+IO+V+DO
34. She was excited.
a) S+V b) S+V+O c) S+V+C d) V+A
35. Reading made him a complete man.
a) S+V+O+A b) S+V+O+C c) S+V+IO+DO d) S+V+A+A
36. Brisk walking is a good exercise.
a) S+V+C b) S+V+O c) S+V+A d) A+S+V
37. I like reading good books.
a) S+V+O+A b) S+V+C c) S+V+O d) S+A+V

38. Last Friday I met your father in Chennai.

a) A+S+V+O b) A+S+V+O+A c) A+S+IO+DO d) S+V+O+C
39. Last week Arul killed his wife cruelly.
a) A+S+V+O+A b) A+S+V+O+C c) A+S+O+DO d) S+A+V+C
40. Swimming is a good exercise
a) S+V+O b) S+V+C c) S+V d) S+V+A
41. Open the window
a) V+S b) S+V+C c) S+V+O d) A+S+V
42. Shut the door
a) S+V+O b) S+V+C c) V+O d) V+C
43. I like collecting stamps
a) S+V+IO+DO b) S+V+O c) S+V+O+C d) S+V+O+C
44. Do you like coffee?
a) V+S+V+O b) V+S+V+C c) V+S+O+A d) V+S+V+A
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45. He rarely visits temples
a) S+V+O b) S+V+C c) S+A+V+O d) A+S+V
46. She often meets her friends
a) S+A+V+O b) S+V+IO+DO c) S+C+V+O d) A+S+V+O
47. Work hard
a) V+A b) V+C c) S+V+A d) V+O
48. Reading good books is useful
a) S+A+O+C b) S+V+C c) S+V+O d) S+A+V
49. He likes swimming in the river
a) S+V+O+A b) S+V+O+C c) S+V+IO+DO d) S+A+V+C

Fill in the BlanksConditional Clauses

IF CLUSE / CONDITIONAL CLAUSE

1. Men (look) odd, if they had four hands and four legs.
2. If they (close) the schools, the children would be happy.
3. I (sweep) them out of existence, if I had the power.
4. If they had tried, they (win) the match.
5. If the women of Asia wake up, they (dazzle) the world.
6. If I (be) there, I would have prevented it.
7. If you heat ice, it (melt).
8. If you practice regularly, you (improve) your bowling.
9. I’ll come to the film, if Prince (come).
10. Unless you are more careful you (meet) with an accident.
11. If you help me out of this crisis, I (be) grateful.
12. If they won the match, I (be) very happy.
13. If you were really concentrating, you (not disturb) by the noise.
14. If I were a bird, I (fly).
15. If she had fallen, she (hurt) seriously.
16. She (win) if she played well.
17. If I had enough money, I (donate) it to your school.
18. What would you do, if there (be) a strike tomorrow?
19. Stop driving if you (feel) sleepy.
20. The teacher certainly (not give) you leave, unless you bring a letter.
21. Unless you have an entry pass you (not get) in.
22. You must get ‘A’ grade otherwise you (not continue) in the course.
23. You had better consult a doctor, otherwise your condition (become) worse.
24. I (book) by the traffic police, if I violated the traffic rule.
25. If I had something stolen from me, I (report) the matter to the police.
26. If I had not been there, I (not prevent) it.
27. He (return) tonight, if he has completed his work.
28. If I (be) you, I would do it.
29. The police (arrest) him, if they see him.
30. Please take an umbrella with you in case it (rain).
31. If you work hard you (pass) in the examination.
32. Had it not rained, we (go) to the theatre.
33. If he passes the exam this year, he (give) a present.
34. I (help) you, if you had informed me earlier.
35. I (give) them money, if I had more.
36. What can I do about it, if he (refuse) to listen.
37. The principal (punish) you, if you do not submit your assignment today.
38. If ice melts, it (become) water.
39. Unless the parents are satisfied with the reputation of the school, they (not admit) their
children in that school.
40. Provided that you (pass) in the preliminary, you can appear for the finals.
41. I (call) on you if I had known you were ill.
42. I (teach) him if I had time.
43. If I (visit) Agra, I shall see the Taj Mahal.
44. If you worked hard, you (pass).
45. If you had left the wasp alone, it (not sting) you.
46. You may have this book on condition that you (return) it within a week.
47. Had you (be) more careful such a calamity would not have befallen us.
48. Tell him to ring me up, if you (see) him.
49. Had he moved his head, he (not be killed).
50. Supposing we (start) early we can reach on time.
51. If the non-violence (be) the law of our being, the future is with women.
52. If the fight came, I (approach) it with much confidence.
53. If I (be) the principal of my school, I would abolish examinations.
54. Unless you (work) hard, you will not make it.
55. If he works hard, he (pass).
56. If I (go) to Chennai, I shall visit the museum.
57. If he plays well, he (become) a district champion.
58. Had I known of your illness, I (call) on you.
59. If I had time, I (teach) him.
60. They would allow them if they (pay) the fees.
61. I would give them money, if I (have) plenty.
62. If I had known you were at Delhi, I (visit) you.
63. If they (work) hard, they would score more marks.
64. If you perform well, you (win) the prize.
65. I (carry) on with my plan, if she had informed me.
66. If you attend the interview, you (get) a job.
67. If I were a king, I (be) happy.
68. If he (play) well, he would have got the prize.
69. If she had practiced well, she (win) the match.
70. If you play well, you (include) in the school team.
71. If you (take) my advice, you would not have lost the money.
72. If I (study) computer, I would have gone to U.S.A.

Which of the options given below will suit the following sentence?
1. If you study well
a) you would surely get good marks. b) you will surely get good marks.
c) you would have get good marks. d) you will not get good marks.
2. If you called me I
a) I would have come b) I would come. c) I will come d) I come.
3. If I had studied diligently the examination.
a) I would pass. b) I will pass. c) I would have passed. d) I had passed.
4. If he were patient
a) he would have won the argument. b) he will win the argument.
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c) he would win the argument. d) he wins the argument
5. If I met him,
a) I speak to him b) I would have spoken to him. b) I would speak to him. c) I will speak to him.
6. If the driver had been alert
a) the accident can be avoided. b) the accident could be avoided.
c) the accident could not be avoided d) the accident could have been avoided.
7. If you boil the water
a) it will evaporate. b) it would evaporate. c) it won’t evaporate d) it evaporates.
8. If you heat ice
a) it would melt. b) it would have melted c) it melts. d) it will melt.
9. If I were a bird
a) I will fly in the sky b) I would have flown in the sky.
c) I flew in the sky d) I would fly in the sky.
10. If I were a rich man
a) I can’t help the poor b) I shall help the poor people.
c) I would have helped the poor people. d) I would help the poor people.
11. If you write fast
a) you would finish in time. b) you would have finished in time.
c) you finish on time d) you will finish in time.
12. If she had worked hard
a) she will get the first rank. b) she will not get the first rank.
c) she would have got the first rank. d) she would get the first rank.
13. If you do not study well
a) you would feel sorry. b) you will feel sorry.
c) you would have felt sorry. d) you feel sorry.
14. If she had made arrangements for a party
a) I will attend with my friend. b) I would attend with my friend.
c) I would not attend with my friend d) I would have attended with my friend.
15. If he had two pens
a) he would lend her one. b) he will lend her one.
c) he would have lent her. d) he lends her.
17. If she had passed her IAS examination
a) she would become a collector. b) she would have become a collector.
c) she can become a collector d) she will become a collector.
18. If it rains
a) we shall not go out. b) we should not go out.
c) we should not have gone out. d) we would not have gone out.
19. If he had got the news
a) he will leave already. b) he will not leave.
c) he would have left already. d) he would leave already.
20. If I were a fish
a) I will swim in the sea b) I would swim in the sea
c) I swim in the sea d) I would have swum in the sea
21. If I had worked harder
a) I would succeed. b) I would have succeeded. c) I will succeed d) I won’t succeed.
22. If I have money
a) I help you b) I shall help you c) I would have helped you d) I would help you
23. if the leader arrives
a) A lot of people attended the meeting b) A lot of people will attend the meeting
 c) A lot of people would attended the meeting d) A lot of people would have attended the meeting
24. , he would have paid the fee.
a) If he had money b) If he has money
c) If he had had money d) If he has not money
MODALS
Fill in the blanks by using the suitable Modals:
1. Eve-teasers be severely punished.
2. A good teacher make even boring lessons interesting.
3. In the army, soldiers obey their officers.
4. The sky is overcast. It rain, but I don’t think it .
5. The patient is very critical, but who knows he recover.
6. The world avoid war, in the larger interest of the human race as a whole.
7. I smell something burning in the kitchen. It be the meat in the oven.
8. I come in? Yes, of course, you .
9. One always keep one’s promises.
10. All citizens obey the laws of the land.
11. He asked his boss, “ I ask you for a favour?”
12. I wish you tell me the truth.
13. During my teens, I always sit for hours together before the TV.
14. Visit us tomorrow. My mother be happy to see you.
15. If you worked hard, you pass.
16. Don’t worry. This happen to anyone.
17. God bless you.
18. I gladly do it for you.
19. Soldiers sacrifice their lives that others be happy.
20. During our trip to the States we visit the Nigra falls?
21. Even if you ask me not to go, I .
22. Caesar’s wife be above suspicion.
23. People who live in glass houses not throw stones.
24. Give me a fish I live for a day. Teach me to fish I live for a lifetime.
25. No man call back yesterday.
26. God not be everywhere, so He made mothers.
27. He who pays the piper call the tune.
28. It make a man scratch where he doth not itch to see a man live poor to die rich.
29. Thou not steal.
30. One never knows what the future bring.
31. Law makers not be law breakers.
32. I hope he succeed.
33. I use your telephone?
34. How you speak so rudely to me?
35. I definitely help you.
36. The medicine be kept in the refrigerator.
37. He lift heavy weights.
38. My father said, “you go and play”.
39. His father was very doubtful about the possibility of his passing the exam. So he said, “He
pass”.
40. They rather die than surrender.
41. You maintain silence in the classroom.
42. India win the match.
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43. She play chess very well.
44. you show me the way to the station?
45. You not light a match, the room is full of gas.
46. you like another cup of coffee?
47. I carry he box into the house for you?
48. I swim across the river.
49. He come, but I should be surprised.
50. You be punctual.
51. We obey the rules of the road.
52. Men come and go but I go forever.
53. If you don’t mind, I make a call.
54. I like to hear you play the flute.
55. We keep the rules of the road.
56. Priya said that she do it.
57. It is cloudy and it rain.
58. You be 18 to become a voter.
59. You not smoke in public.
60. I visit my friend in the hospital.
61. You have a passport to visit a foreign country.
62. He arrive exactly at 6.00 pm.
63. He swim but he can’t drive.
64. You not write on the wall.
65. As you keep scoring low marks, you work hard.
66. They allow them if they paid the fees.
67. We help you, if you remain honest.
68. Students not bring calculators to the examination hall.
69. you speak Hindi?
70. We help the needy.
71. I definitely stand by you in your troubles.
72. If you perform well, you win the prize.
73. We obey the laws of our country.

Choose the suitable modals for the following sentences:

1. India win the finals.
a) should b) may c) might d) can
2. You keep the vegetables in the fridge.
a) must b) can c) shall d) might
3. You do it if you tried hard.
a) can b) will c) would d) should
4. I meet you at 10 A. M.
a) shall b) will c) can d) could
5. you have some tea?
a) shall b) will c) may d) would
6. I not go to him.
a) shall b) should c) may d) will
7. you get me some water?
a) will b) shall c) should d) may
8. He sit for hours before the T.V.
a) would b) will c) shall d) should
9. you please pass the salt.
a) could b) would c) should d) might
10. He wait for me at the bus stop.
a) shall b) will c) would d) could
11. you pass the salt.
a) would b) could c) should d) must
12. He have done it.
a) may b) might c) could d) should
13. When I was young I walk faster.
a) would b) could c) should d) may
14. you help me?
a) can b) shall c) would d) might

SEMI MODALS
1. We have been here for more than an hour. we wait any longer?
2. You feel sorry for what you have done.
3. When I was in the army we undergo a rigorous and punishing schedule.
4. How you ask me such a question?
5. As his class mates, we stand by him through his crisis.
6. I wake up at 5 O’clock in the morning when I was a young boy.
7. She not play with pets.
8. You not read every chapter.
9. He play football in his college days.
10. My marks are so poor that I not show my progress report to my father.
11. You not submit your assignment today.
12. The firefighter to brave the raging fire.
13. You not buy me a new dress. I already have one.
14. You see the boss immediately. It is very urgent.
15. When my grandfather was young, he go for a long walk.
16. India win the match.
17. We help the needy.
18. I swim in this river against the current.
19. You pay your debts.
20. I be an atheist but now I believe in God.
21. I don’t your advice.
22. How you contradict me?
23. He is so timid that he not go out in the dark.
24. How you oppose the leader.
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25. He be ashamed of his conduct.
26. Students submit the record note books on time.
27. He play cricket before his marriage.
28. You not trouble yourself.
29. He read many books during school days.
30. You not come tomorrow.
31. he beat the boy for this small mistake?
32. He not take the risk.
33. “He doesn’t to work so late, does he?
34. I swim in the river everyday when I was young.
35. She not swim in the river against the current.
36. We go for walking, when we were in Chennai.
37. I to buy a carton of milk.
38. He play football in his college days.
39. You be ashamed of his conduct.
40. My father play football in his college days.
41. Children take care of their parents during their old age.

Choose the suitable semi/quasi - modals for the following sentences:

1. You not read every chapter. a) ought to b) need c) dare d) used to
2. I to buy a carton of milk a) ought to b) need c) dare d) used to
3. How you oppose the leader? a) ought to b) need c) dare d) used to
4. We help the needy. a) ought to b) need c) dare d) used to
5. I swim in the river everyday when I was young. a) ought to b) need c) dare d) used to
6. Students submit the record note books on time. a) ought to b) need c) dare d) used to
8. He/My father play football in his college days. a) ought to b) need c) dare d) used to
9. He read many books during his school days. a) ought to b) need c) dare d) used to
10. You not read every chapter. a) ought to b) need c) dare d) used to
11. You be ashamed of his conduct. a) ought to b) need c) dare d) used to
12. I wake up at 5 o' clock when I was a young boy. a) ought to b) need c) dare d) used to
13. If he plays well, he (become) the district champion. a) ought to b) need c) dare d) used to
14. Children take care of their parents during their old age.a) ought to b) need c) dare d) used to
15. My grandmother tell me stories when I was young. a) ought to b) need c) dare d) used to
16. How you call me names? a) ought to b) need c) dare d) used to
19. How you ask me such a question? a) ought to b) need c) dare d) used to
20. Gowri not show her progress card to her father. a) ought to b) need c) dare d) used to
Verb and its appropriate prepositions:
Fill in the blanks using the correct form of the verb:
1. Last year, the Green-India scheme (announce) by the Government.
2. Rare plants (find) in silent valley.
3. Water (collect) in the tank.
4. A wide variety of liquids (use) in chemical plants.
5. Technology (describe) as the application of scientific knowledge.
6. In primitive times, stone implements (employ) to kill animals.
7. In the last meeting, the blueprint of the proposed holiday home (show).
8. One thousand internet connections (give) in Pollachi by the end of next year.
9. The experiment had to (stop) because of power failure.
10. English (speak) all over the world by millions of people.
11. Picture continually (take) to monitor planetary positions.
12. Metals (replace) by plastics.
13. The police men (stop) every car at this junction.
14. Gopi (write) a poem just now.
15. Ram (drive) the car at that time.
16. My friend (show) the photographs tomorrow.
17. Balu (read) this book since morning.
18. Praveen (exercise) every morning.
19. I (prepare) for the examination at present.
20. My sister will attend to this business as soon as she (finish) her letter.
21. We (go) there next week.
22. Slow and steady (win) the race.
23. She (have) a new bike now.
24. Rani (sing) well of the competition yesterday.
25. The President (leave) for Japan next Friday.
26. The teacher (ask) me why I was late.
27. Here (come) Hamlet.
28. Dravid (bat) since the match started this morning.
29. Sobana always (play) loud music.
30. Tomorrow by now, she (perform) on the stage.
31. Sara (finish) her homework.
32. Ravi (ask) his boss for a hike last year.
33. I (talk) to my mother, when the guests arrived.
34. The news (reach) them, when he came home.
35. Sudhakar (tour) all over the world in these ten years.
36. Amutha (sleep) when I knocked at the door.
37. Santra (complete) the project next week.
38. We (watch) the serial for three years.
39. My brothers (watch) the TV now.
40. My friend (return) soon from Singapore.
41. Munsiyari (be) once a bustling entrepot of trade.
42. The shops remain (close) due to strike.
43. The match (start) at 9 O’clock.
44. He (be) ill since last week.
45. I met him in New Delhi in 1996, I (see) him last five years before.
46. The soup (taste) good.
47. I (do) a lot of work today.
48. I (live) in this house since 2005.
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49. I (wait) till you finish your lunch.
50. Empty vessels (make) much noise.
51. Gobi (read) a poem last night.
52. She (submit) her form, so she can participate.
53. I (exercise) every morning.
54. Water (boil) at 100o centigrade.
55. She (play) guitar, when I called on her.
56. The baby (demand) everyone’s attention.
57. While they (play) there was a sudden downpour.
58. He (drink) tea every morning.
59. Here (come) the bus!
60. When I saw him he (play) chess.
61. He (drive fast when the accident happened.
62. He (work) here for the last five years.
63. After he (complete) his degree he went abroad.
64. She (go) to church every Sunday.
65. A stitch in time (save) nine.
66. He (go) for walking daily at 6.00a.m
67. Before he built a house in the city he (buy) plot.
68. Before he reached the bus station, the bus (leave) the place.
69. When I entered the examination hall, the answer paper already (give).
70. The boy (become) unconscious before the doctor came.
71. One never knows what the future (bring).
72. The children (burst) into peals of laughter.
73. Teach me to fish, I (live) for a life time.
74. All that (glitter) is not gold.
75. The milkman (knock) at the door at six o” clock every morning.
76. She (take) her bath everyday in the morning.
77. The scientists (achieve) the chain reaction.
78. One never (know) what the future will bring.
79. Rahim (read) a poem last night.
80. He (submit) his form, so he can participate.
81. We (live) in his house since 1995.
82. He usually (go) to school at 8.30am.
83. He (read) his lesson now.
84. Rithanya (go) to temple every Friday.
85. She (get) up at 5 O’clock every day.
86. Before he came to our city, he (work) as a reporter.
87. God (love) every one.
88. He (live) in this house since 1987.
RELATIVE PRONOUN
1. This is the boy won the race.
2. Show me the book you bought yesterday.
3. Is there any one can help me do this homework?
4. That is the house I was born.
5. The wrong deeds we do are more often remembered than our good ones.
6. My friend father works in Agra has made a clay model of the Taj Mahal.
7. Most of the friends she had invited came for her wedding.
8. The film is about a leader led the freedom struggle of his country.
9. Kumar house I live in owns most of the mills in his town.
10. Shakespeare, lived in the 16th century is considered to be the greatest dramatist.
11. Gunga Ram picked up wasps the boys had battered with their badminton rockets.
12. They were a set of four brothers, were known for their toughness, they had
proved it again.
13. The children of the household never read the scriptures, constantly belittled Gunga Ram.
14. Students speak English fluently will easily get jobs.
15. People walk a few miles in the morning enjoy good health.
16. He is an honourable man you can trust.
17. This is I heard about him.
18. Tell me the address of the boy you want to meet.
19. The tallest building has a restaurant on the thirteenth floor was on the fire.
20. Rameshwaram is the place Dr. Abdul Kalam was born.
21. This is the bag I bought yesterday.
22. Mrs. Benita teaches us English, is our class teacher.
23. He is the man bike was stolen.
24. A dream I never dream.
25. I know you mean.
26. A person habitually tells lies is called a liar.
27. This fountain pen, I bought only a week ago, leaks badly.
28. A member car breaks down can ring this number.
29. The people live next door are very helpful.
30. I got the book was lost yesterday.
31. This is the pen I bought yesterday.
32. My brother is in X std is a fan of Dhoni.
33. He is the person murdered her cruelly.
34. Among forty flats one attracts you?
35. My friend father works in Agra, has written about the Taj Mahal.
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36. Raju office I work in, owns an expensive car.
37. The good deeds we do are often interred with our bones.
38. This is the book bought yesterday.
39. The boy mother you saw is very simple.
40. He listened I said.
41. Jack house I live in, has undergone a surgery.

Fill in the blanks with suitable relative pronouns:

1. I met your friend credit card was stolen.
a) who b) whose c) whom d) which
2. She visited the place she worked before her marriage.
a) when b) where c) who d) whom
3. Please give this food to some one really needs it.
a) whom b) who c) whose d) where
4. Let us talk to the parents financial condition is week.
a) whose b) whom c) who d) which
5. They shot down the man-eater killed a number of villagers.
a) who b) whom c) that d) which
6. I like people work very hard.
a) that b) which c) who d) whose
7. She took the boy to hospital leg was injured in the accident.
a) whose b) where c) when d) which
8. William James, was a famous psychologist advised people to find themselves.
a) who b) which c) that d) what
9. Men possess an optimist outlook take problems in their stride.
a) who b) which c) what d) whom
10. There are people keep on grumbling and complaining.
a) who b) which c) what d) whom
11. The car crashed into a queue of people killed four of them.
a) who b) which c) what d) whom
12. Show me the book you bought yesterday.
a) who b) which c) what d) whom
50. Shakespeare lived in the 16th century is a great dramatist.
a) who b) which c) what d) whom
PHRASE / PREPOSITION

1. The continued the match the rain.

2. He continued to bowl his shoulder injury.
3. One stationed at Iwo Jima was ready to take the bomb.
4. Colonel Paul W. Tibbets, U.S.A. Air force took at a quarter to three.
5. The little people went their daily tasks.
6. The sun went .
7. Yet still wearily, drearily, savagely, the war in the east went .
8. his blindness, he worked his way to great academic achievement.
9. being poor, she always helped others.
10. the differences, the two leaders shook hands and smiled at each other.
11. working hard, she succeeded in her exams.
12. He took his tie and relaxed on the sofa.
13. After the sweltering heat, I think that the weather is going to take at last.
14. The new manager will take from me, next week.
15. The child took her teacher from the moment they met.
16. He will take the added responsibility of supervision along with finance and
administration.
17. Your daughter is exactly like you. She has perhaps taken you.
18. The fighting had gone the night.
19. You must not go the advice of your parents.
20. The school has decided to go with the preparation for the sports day the
inclement weather.
21. The principal doesn’t show favour to anyone. She always goes the rules.
22. I have gone all the shelves in the library but I couldn’t find a Thesaurus.
23. his poverty, he is honest.
24. He came to school his illness.
25. the warning, he made a mistake.
26. Sundar kept on speaking the disturbance.
27. The meeting went on the strike.
28. my advice, she has given her commitment.
29. Sheela missed the bus starting early.
30. irregular monsoon rains, the crops failed.
31. his hard work he did not succeed.
32. She was happy her poverty.
33. your playing well, you will win the match.
34. The people did not leave their village the heavy floods.
35. Sachin rose to the top his commitment and hard work.
36. We reached there train.
37. his richness, he is humble.
38. Anne was happy her poverty.

KINDS OF PASSIVE VOICE

1. Last year the Green-India scheme was announced by the Government.

2. Rare plants are found in the Silent valley.
3. Water is collected in the tank.
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4. A wide variety of liquids is used in chemical plants.
5. Technology is described as the application of scientific knowledge.
6. In primitive times, stone implements were employed to kill animals.
7. In the last meeting, the blueprint of the proposed holiday-home was shown.
8. One thousand internet connections will have been given to Pollachi by the end of December.
9. The experiment had to be stopped due to power failure.
10. English is spoken all over the world by millions of people.
11. Pictures are continually taken to monitor planetary positions.
12. Metals have been replaced by plastics.
13. This dam was built in 1960.
14. Elders should not be insulted.
15. One hundred neem trees are planted.
16. This novel was written by Premchand.
17. Gas stoves were given to the people.
18. The eggs were hatched by the hen.
19. Gandhi was assassinated by Gotse.
20. The bridge will have been built by the end of 2020.
21. English is spoken all over the world.
22. They may be invited for the function.
23. A gas plant was set up for use in the school.
24. The liquid is transferred into the beaker.
25. “The clerk is transferred to Trichy.”
26. Nano technology is explained to the students.
27. This novel was written by O’ Henry.
28. This play was written by Shakespeare.
29. This dam was built in 1960 by Kamarajar.
LINKERS
1. he looked happy, there was something unusual about him.
2. his mother tongue is Tamil, he always speaks in English.
3. I was shocked at his behavior. I still could not believe it.
4. We enjoyed our outing the weather was terrible.
5. His lecture was very boring his English was good.
6. we started early, we reached late.
7. You resemble your father you are not as tall as him.
8. the cat is away, the mice are at play.
9. I’ll help you I’m tired.
10. he had my phone number, he did not contact me.
11. I reached on time I missed the train.
12. Man proposes God disposes.
 13. The family can move into the new flat the walls are painted.
14. you have an entry pass, you can’t get in.
15. Hurry up you will be late.
16. he was lazy, he could not succeed.
17. He asked me to wait he returns.
18. He is intelligent lazy.
19. Men will reap they sow.
20. Ramesh was so intelligent he won the first prize.
21. We eat we may live.
22. You will pass you work hard.
23. I was younger I thought so.
24. They say he is better.
25. Make hay the sun shines.
26. He is honest he is poor.
27. He is poor he is honest.
28. Wise men love virtue fools shun it.
29. You would be pardoned you confess.
30. I reached on time, I was not permitted.
31. it was snowing all day, they went on with their tour.
32. Stop talking you will be sent out.
33. there is a will, there is way.
34. he is rich, he is humble.
35. Venkat had only one sandwich, he shared it with his friend.
36. we started early, we reached the destination late.
37. Wait here I come back.
38. She is rich she is humble.

XX. REPORTING, SIMPLE, COMPLEX & COMPOUND SENTENCES

REPORTING THE DIALOGUE
Report the dialogue:
1. Stranger : Can you please direct me to the Indian Bank?
A Man : Why not? Turn left and go straight. It is right behind the Head post office.
Stranger : Thank you.

2. Tourist : How can I reach Mahabalipuram?

Tourist Guide : You can drive along the East Coast Road. The Road is smooth and free from traffic
jams and in about 90 minutes you will reach Mahabalipuram.
Tourist : Oh, that’s fine. Thank you.

3. Teacher : Mani, why were you absent yesterday?

Mani : Yesterday I had cold and fever, sir. I couldn’t inform you beforehand.
Teacher : That’s okay. Take care of your health.

4. Passenger : Please give me two tickets to Ambattur. How much is it?

Conductor : Five rupees a ticket.
Passenger : Okay. Here’s ten rupees.
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5. Tourist : Hi, I’m Sydney Carton and I’m from Australia, I’d like to know something about
Mahabalipuram from a tourist point of view.
Guide : With pleasure, Mr. Sydney, the Pallava kings erected the Five Rathas and it is worth-
seeing.
6. Anil : Hello Atul, how are you?
Atul : Fine Anil, what brings yu here?
Anil : I have just come to see you. It is long since we’ve met.
Atul : Thank you, let us have tea.
7. Gopal : Good morning sir, I am Gopal, a former student this school. I want my T.C. sir.
Head Master : Give me your application. Please come tomorrow and collect your T.C.
Gopal : Can’t I get it today sir?
Head Master : I am sorry. It is not possible. The clerk is on leave today.
8. Latha : What are you looking for?
Mala : I have lost my purse.
Latha : Where did you keep it?
Mala : I remember keeping it in the shelf.
Latha : Don’t worry. We will find it soon.
9. Bank Manager: Tell me, what can I do for you?
Student : I am a student. Could I open an account here?
Bank Manager: Sure. Get the application form and fill it up.

10. Student : Sir, when can I meet the Principal?

Clerk : During lunch break or after 4.30 P.M.
Student : Thank you, sir.
11. Old student : Good morning, sir, I am Raju, an old student of this school. I want my T.C. sir.
Head Master : Give me your application. Today is Monday. Please come on Wednesday and get
your T.C.
12. Ravi : What are your plans for summer holidays?
Rajan : I have no special plans.
Ravi : Do you like the idea of going to Kodaikanal?
Rajan : Yes, that’s a good idea. We shall make arrangements for that.

13. Shopkeeper : Why did you bring back this book?

Student : I want to exchange it.
Shopkeeper : Please give me the bill. I will definitely exchange it with a fresh copy.

14. Shopkeeper : Why did you bring this book?

Student : Five pages are missing in this book.
Shopkeeper : Please bring the bill. I will definitely exchange it with a fresh copy

15. Rekha : What would you like to have? A hot coffee or juice?
Preethi : I prefer coffee.

16. Conductor : Where are you going?

Passenger : I am going to Bangalore.
Conductor : Have you booked the ticket?
Passenger : I have already reserved my ticket.
 17. Rajesh : Where are you going now?
Prakash : I am going to the library.
Rajesh : Will you please return this book to the library?
Prakash : Why not? I shall do it for you.

18. Mahthan : Hello Rahul, how are you?

Rahul : Fine Mathan, what brings you here?
Mathan : I have just come to see you. It is long since we’ve met.
Rahul : Thjank you. Let us have coffee.

19. Teacher : Have you done your home work?

Raj : Yes mam. I have done my home work.
Teacher : Bring your notebook.
Raj : Sorry mam, I didn’t bring it.

20. Teacher : Where is your notebook?

Ravi : I lost my notebook yesterday.
Teacher : You will have to buy a new one notebook and complete your work.
Ravi : Yes sir, I will submit my notebook tomorrow.

21. Father : Don’t watch T.V. during examination time.

Varun : Sorry daddy. Today, they are telecasting our school programme.
Father : O.K. I’ll watch the programme with you.

22. Lawyer : Do you have sisters?

Client : No sir, we’re two brothers only.
Lawyer : Then it has to be shared equally between you two.

23. Nithya : Can you tell me where Mr.Kailash is admitted?

Receptionist : He is in ward number -10.
Nithya : Where is the ward number-10?
Receptionist : It is in the second floor. You can use the lift.

Rewrite this sentence in Direct / Indirect speech:

1. I exclaimed with regret that I had forgotten to bring my pen.
2. Mother asked son how he had written the test.
3. Our Prime Minister said that he was determined to abolish corruption.
4. The watchman asked him who he was and told him that he had not seen him earlier.
5. The Headmaster advised us to switch off the fans when we left the class.
6. The old man requested the students to help him to cross the street.
7. Sudha said to Preetha, “Where are you going now?”
8. The teacher asked me whether I was going to join the Medical course or the Engineering course.
9. The teacher instructed the students not to write on both sides of the paper
10. Guru requested Suresh to lend him a pen.
11. The teacher said to the students, "We are going on an excursion to Kerala next week".
12. Praveen said, “I don’t go to movies often, and my mother will not allow it.”
13. “What a beautiful view it is!” said my friend.
14. The teacher said to the boy, "I have often warned you to concentrate on your studies".
15. Bassanio requested Antonio to help him.
16. The officer said to the clerk, "Have you gone through the file"?
17. The Policeman asked the driver, "Do you have a licence?"
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18. Raju asked the receptionist if he could meet the manager.
19. The Science teacher asked Jesi why had had not done his homework.
20. Sarala requested Padmini to wait for her near the post office.
Transform the following as instructed:
1. If an angel were to tell me such a thing of her I would not believe it. (Begin with ‘Were’)
2. If I had known you were ill, I would have called on you. (Begin with ‘Had’)
3. If it were not for the expenses involved I would go by air. (Begin with ‘Were’)
4. If you should need to meet me, you can call this number. (Begin with ‘Should’)
5. If he had told them the truth, he would not have been punished. (Begin with ‘Had’)
6. If I were a monkey, I would hop from tree to tree. (Begin with ‘Were’)
7. If you should be late once again, you will lose your job. (Begin with ‘Should’)
8. If you should need my help again, just give me a call/ring. (Begin with ‘Should’)
9. If I were a bird, I would fly. (Begin with ‘Were’)
10. If he had known the impending danger, he would have stayed at home. (Begin with ‘Had’)
11. If it had not rained, we would have gone to the theatre. (Begin with ‘Had’)
12. If he had explained the problem, I would have helped him. (Begin with ‘Had’)
13. If I had enough money, I would donate it to your school. (Begin with ‘Had’)
14. If he had run fast, he would have won the race. (Begin with ‘Had’)
15. He did not lock the cycle. It was stolen. (Rewrite using ‘if’ clause)
16. If he had worked hard, he would have passed. (Begin with ‘Had’)
17. If I had known you were here, I would have come to meet you. (Begin with ‘Had’)
18. As there was heavy rain, the match was delayed. (Rewrite as compound sentence)
19. Malar had only one pen. She helped Malli. (Combine the sentences using ‘though’)
20. As my uncle was not willing to help me, I had to apply for a loan from the bank. (Rewrite as
compound sentence)
21. I stand for justice and fair play. The whole world knows about it. (Combine using ‘that’)
22. I stand for justice and fair play. The whole world knows about it. (Combine the sentences into a
simple sentence.)
23. I stand for justice and fair play. The whole world knows about it. (Combine the sentences into a
compound sentence.)
24. It is really surprising that he has not been arrested by the police. (Rewrite as a compound sentence)
25. He was ill at the time of the examination. He obtained a high score in the subject. (Combine the
sentences using ‘though’)
26. I like tea. I prefer coffee. (Combine the sentences using ‘though’)
27. As my friend was not there, I had to come back disappointed. (Rewrite as a compound sentence)
28. It started drizzling. The cricket match did not stop. (Combine the sentences using ‘though’)
29. Unless you work hard, you will not pass. (Rewrite as a compound sentence)
30. Unless you study well, you will not score high marks. (Rewrite as a compound sentence)
31. When the cat is away, the mice are at play. (Rewrite as a compound sentence)
32. The transport workers were on strike. I had to walk back home. (Combine the sentences using ‘as’)
33. The sum is too difficult for me to understand. (Rewrite as a compound sentence)
34. He tried his best. He could not open the box. (Combine the sentences using ‘though’)
35. As my brother was sick, he could not attend the class. (Rewrite as a compound sentence)
36. I hurried to the railway station. I could not catch the train. (Combine the sentences using ‘though’)
37. It was raining heavily. The farmers went on with their work. (Combine the sentences using ‘though’)
38. Ram lost the match. He decided to resign as captain. (Combine the sentences into a simple sentence)
39. Priya has recovered after the accident. Her fracture arm is still in a cast. (Form a compound sentence)
40. Run three miles every day. You will lose one and a half kilos a week. (Rewrite as complex sentence)
41. The questions being easy, all the students passed. (Rewrite as compound sentence)
 42. As the traffic was heavy, we could not reach the place in time. (Rewrite as compound sentence)
43. Inspite of being old, he walks quickly. (Rewrite as complex sentence)
44. Karthi is intelligent. He will get a job. (Rewrite as compound sentence)
45. We must eat to live. (Rewrite as complex sentence)
46. Take an umbrella. It may rain. (Combine the sentences using ‘in case’)
47. The day broke. The birds came out of their nests. (Rewrite as complex sentence)
48. On seeing the dog, the thief ran away. (Rewrite as complex sentence)
49. On seeing the dog, the thief ran away. (Rewrite as compound sentence)
50. The rain stopped. They started to play. (Rewrite as complex sentence)
51. Inspite of her best performance she was not given the prize. (Rewrite as compound sentence)
52. The pickpocket saw the policeman and ran away. (Rewrite as complex sentence)
53. She was poor. She was always happy. (Combine the sentences using ‘but’)
54. The mountain is so steep that I cannot climb it. (Rewrite as compound sentence)
55. As he is old, he cannot walk fast. (Rewrite as compound sentence)
56. She ran fast. She did not win the race. (Combine the sentences using ‘Though’)
57. He is rich. He is a miser. (Rewrite as complex sentence)
58. An industrious man is sure to succeed. (Rewrite as complex sentence)
59. He finished his tuition and went home. (Rewrite as complex sentence)
60. She is a teacher. She is a singer. (Combine the sentences using ‘and’)

Change/ Combine the following sentences into simple sentences:

61. I forgot my birthday. My teacher remembered it. She greeted me on that day.
62. Anne Mansfield Sullivan was poor and ill, yet she taught Helen Keller with a passion.
63. Bharat is very arrogant. He will not apologise.
64. Ram lost the match. He decided to resign as captain.
65. The coffee is very hot. I cannot drink it.
66. We must eat. We cannot live.
67. She told me a story. It was about a giant.
68. I like tea. I prefer coffee.
69. The hunter took his riffle. He shot the man-eater.
70. A man who is industrious is sure to succeed.
71. I completed my homework. I set out to play.
72. This is a mango from my garden. It is sweet.
73. He told me a story. It was about a hermit.
74. Though she was poor, she was always happy.
75. Though I studied day and night, I got less marks.
76. Though he was poor, he remained honest.
77. They sell milk and it is pure.
78. Ananthi types quickly. Ananthi types correctly.

Complete the proverb

1 .............. vessels make much noise.

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a) Complete b) Empty c) Pot d) kettle
2 .......... is the index of the mind.
a) Face b) Nose c) Eye d) soul
3 .............. of water make a mighty ocean.
a) Lot b) Heavy c) Ful d) Little drops
4. All that glitters is not ……
a) diamond b) ruby c) gold d) silver
5 .................... is wealth.
a) Health b) Wealth c) Money d) good
6. Barking dogs seldom ……
a) cry b) sob c) bite d) run
7 ......... is the best policy.
a) Necessity b) Humility c) Curiosity d) Honesty
8 .................. home is best.
a) East or West b) North or West c) East or North d) East or South
9. Failure teaches ……
a) moral b) success c) legal d) virtues
10. ......... wins the race.
a) Slow and steady b) Slow and fast c) confidence d) deception
11. ............... is better than cure.
a) Precaution b) Prevention c) Perception d) Conception
12. ............is the best help.
a) Self-esteem b) Self-concept c) Self help d) Self pity
13. ........... while the iron is hot.
a) Strike b) Beat c) Hit d) Blow

14. ........... is the the best teacher.

a) Opportunity b) Possibillity c) Patience d) Experience
15. ..... never fails.
a) True love b) True friendship c) kindness
16. Make hay while the ...... shines.
a) sun b) moon c) Jupiter d) star
17. ....... always triumphs.
a) Lie b) Truth c) Honest d) Moral
18. Look......... you leap.
a) after b) and then c) before d) at
19. .............. makes waste.
a) Cast b) Cassette c) Haste d) past
20. ........ makes many things.
a) Property b) Honey c) Beauty d) Money

Writing Slogans
XXIII. Read the following sentences spot the errors and correct them:
1. He gave me an one rupee note.
2. She kept the book in the table.
3. None of you know the answer.
4. We speak the English.
5. Children prefer TV games than story books.
6. Mala is a M.A in English.
7. One of the boy has got the first prize.
8. Two and two make four.
9. Sheela is junior than me.
10. Guilty must be punished.
11. The principal with all the teachers are present.
12. If they had contacted me, I would help them.
13. He is confident on his success.
14. My father gave me a lot advices.
15. He took up gymnastic when he was seven year old.
16. Every day he come late to school.
17. A group of twelve students are travelling together.
18. John is best student in the class.
19. The cat was sitting in a wall.
20. A honest man is always respected.
21. Mathematics are my favorite subject.
22. Each of the student had participated in the competition.
23. If I was a bird, I would fly.
24. He is my cousin brother.
25. Though he prepared well but he failed in his exam.
26. Jim is one of the best student in his class.
27. She goes to school by feet.
28. Sun rises in the east.
29. Gopi is one of the tallest boy.
30. I am a teacher, Isn’t I?
31. Neither Ram nor Arun are present today.
32. They discussed about the matter.
33. The baggages are very heavy.
34. As I am suffering from fever, so grant me two days leave.
35. Tajmahal is one of the greatest wonders of the world.
36. He congratulated me for winning the election.
37. The news are good.
38. He wears a HMT Watch presented by his uncle.
39. Neither he nor you is active.
40. If you had walked fast you would catch the bus.
41. He joined an European university last year.
42. One of the boy looks happy.
43. He sold his furnitures.
44. Sitting near the window and he saw the crowd.
45. Supposing if we start early we can reach on time.
46. He remains brave and confidence in a difficult situation.
47. Our joys knew no bounds.
48. Unless you study well, you will pass.
49. Civics are my favorite subject.
50. Though he was poor but he was happy.
51. If he had come to the party, I would hand over the parcel to him.
52. A lots of people go the hill resorts during the summer vacation.
53. When I entered the theatre, the play was already begun.
54. I can not remember who had invented electricity.
55. The first satellite was launched by Russians.
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56. If I had time, I will teach you.
57. No sooner did the bell ring when the children rushed out.
58. Steel is made of iron.
59. I prefer to pay by cash.
60. One basket of apples are kept on the table.
61. Under no circumstances you should write your name.
62. Though he was poor but he was contented.
63. If I was you, I would reply immediately.
64. Could you lend me one of your pen?
65. Despite of reading the letter twice, he could not understand its contents.
66. Supposing if you go the library return this book.
67. Priya went to the hospital.
68. The engineer went to church to carry out some repairs.
69. Give me two breads.
70. I saw him to go out.
71. We heard her to sing.
72. She is taller to her sister.
73. She is better than any student.
74. Thirukkural has been translated to many languages.
75. If I had started in time, I would catch the train.
76. A bunch of keys were found in the car.
77. Steel is use in concrete buildings.
78. They were discussing about the programme.
79. All the furnitures in her house has been sold.
80. Slow and steady win the race.
81. There is always heavy traffic during peak hours.
82. The teacher as well as the student were happy.
83. Either I or he will be here.
84. None of them were present in the hall.
85. The earthquake has caused many damages.
86. A brunch of roses are seen in the garden.
87. He invited us to stay a few days with him.
88. I am not understanding the problem.
89. My sister was recently operated for appendicitis.
90. There are no reliable evidences to show that he is guilty.
91. If you hear engaged tone replace the receiver and dial again.
92. He was proclaimed a traitor by the king.
93. They are right over holding this opinion.
94. The teacher says. “He is making good a progress in studies.”
95. Every student is expected to finish their work by today.
96. We are unable to locate the mistake.
97. Neither I nor she love pet animals.
98. The letter was written partially in Tamil and partially in English.
99. Have you had your meals?
100. His salary is Rs.2,00,000/- per year.
101. The trains often are late.
102. The piper drove out all the mouse from the city.
103. I am not on talking terms with my neighbour.
104. I bought a blue colour shirt and a tie.
105. It has been raining since five hours.
106. Pacific Ocean is the deepest ocean in the world.
107. There is a church besides our school.
108. Ganges is in floods.
109. I bought this trouser at Chennai silks.
110. Mary reads Bible every day.
111. She goes to the office by foot.*
112. My children go to school by foot.*
113. Sita as well as I sing well.
114. The sun rises in the east, isn’t it?
115. If I had money, I would have paid the fee.
116. The principal gave advise to the students.
117. He is fond on reading novels.
118. There are much birds in this sanctuary.
119. He made me to wait.
120. She speaks truth
121. Please pass on the salt.
122. We use knifes to cut fruits.
123. He is a man of letter.
124. This bag is too heavy for lift.
125. Get your luggages ready.
126. When will you return back?
127. Unless you get up early, you can finish your work.
128. We reached Chennai in train.
129. All the students must come in uniforms.
130. He asked that what we were doing.
131. I spend my leisure listening with music.
132. Ink is an useful article.
133. He is addicted with smoking.
134. He is at the home.
135. Peter played violin in the orchestra.
136. They bought three dozens mangoes.
137. He had went to the market yesterday.
138. I use scissor to cut papers and clothes.
139. Variety is spice of life.
140. He came with white dress.
141. A modern play school is open for kids.
142. Babu lives at a village.
143. If I were him, I would have resigned my Job.
144. I prefer coffee than tea.
145. She can speak the Hindi.
146. I want to make a STD call to Mumbai.
147. He requested for my help.
148. I have headache.
149. Mohan is senior than Guru.
150. They described about the scenery.
151. She entered into the room.
152. Anand is suffering with fever.
153. He congratulated me for my success.
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154. He bought a H.M.T. watch yesterday.
155. My friend resides at the Chennai.
156. He is leaving to Chennai tonight.
157. We regret for the inconvenience.
158. India defeated Sri Lanka by innings.
159. I saw an one-eyed man.
160. He accompanied with his friends to Ooty.
161. I listened the music.
162. Earth is a planet.
163. United States of America recovered from the stock market crash.
164. My brother is an university rank holder.
165. Santhosh knocked the door.
166. Balu is a honest boy.
167. Have you ever seen Tajmahal?
168. He made an universal appeal.
169. Raja met in an accident.
170. Mr. Nazar is a N.R.I. living in America.
171. Ramesh is good in Englsih.
172. Ram is most intelligent boy in our class.
173. Dr. Shyam is a honourable person.
174. Sheela is a M.A., in English.
175. They have been accused for the murder.
176. Suresh is poor at Mathematics.
177. It is an useful advice.
178. Nile is the longest river in Egypt.
179. He lives in Andaman Islands.
180. He told to me that he was busy.
181. An European invented this machine.
182. Mr. Susai is a LIC agent.
183. I have answered to all their questions.
184. I have ordered for a cup of coffee.
185. She plays violin excellently.
186. James reads Bible everyday.
187. He discussed about the matter yesterday.
188. The sun rises in east.
189. Ramesh played for a hour.
190. Brutus stabbed Caesar by a dagger.
191. My book is upon the table.
192. The cat jumped on the wall.
193. I always sympathise for the poor.
194. The letter was posted with Raja.
195. My ID card is into my bag.
196. She jumped in the well.
197. Patel is known the iron man of India.
198. The principal is angry on you.
199. There is no friendship among Kala and Mala.
200. I can speak English beside Hindi.
201. The brokers shared the profit between themselves.
202. My school is after the temple.
203. Several dams were built over the river.
204. It has been raining since five hours.
205. I never do any work behind 10 p.m.
206. He has been working here for 2000.
207. I came by walk.
208. Raj followed his wife carrying the luggages.
209. Smoking is injurious for health.
210. One of his brother is in America.
211. He was listening to the music between 1 p.m to 3 p.m.
212. The bridge is being built on the Cauvery.
213. We have got all the informations from our boss.
214. None of the student scored good marks.
215. The children were sitting below a tree.
216. Each of the players performed well.
217. The principal as well as the staff are present.
218. On seeing the dog, and the cat ran away.
219. Physics are my favourite subject.
220. Cotton as well as jute have fallen in price.
221. The news are very good.
222. Neither Kamala nor Vimala are intelligent.
223. The teacher along with the students go for a picnic every year.
224. The house with its contents were insured.
225. AIDS are considered as the most dreadful disease.
226. The opposition party supports rarely the ruling party.
227. The UNICEF carry out a lot of noble service for the protection of children.
228. The ebb and flow of the tide are due to the lunar influence.
229. Slow and steady win the race.
230. I read always in the morning.
231. The cup and saucer are placed on the table.
232. We bought a lot of furnitures.
233. He behaves as if he is rich.
234. My friend always is cheerful.
235. Barking dogs seldom bite, don’t they?
236. We rarely go to movies, don’t we?
237. Early to bed and early to rise are good habit.
238. Bread and butter make a wholesome breakfast.
239. Asha sing songs everyday.
240. Several passer-bys have seen it.
241. He is possessing a new car.
242. Greed and grief go hand in hand.
243. I have two son-in-laws.
244. I am wanting a pen.
245. Everyone has a rose, doesn’t he?
246. He is reading the news paper daily.
247. Everyday he went to temple.
248. I am a teacher, amn’t I?
249. A lot of students is attending the seminar.
250. Honour and glory are his reward.
251. The staffs gathered for the meeting.
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252. Everyone fights their battle.
253. A lot of work are to be finished by me.
254. I saw a cat chasing two mouses.
255. The beautiful sceneries attracted the tourists.
256. He buys a TV this morning.
257. He bought three dozens mangoes.
258. Get me a scissor from the tool box.
259. Kishore has arrived yesterday.
260. Though he is rich, but he is humble.
261. The cattles are grazing.
262. He reads a short story now.
263. As the boy was weak, so he could not run fast.
264. The police is in search of the criminal.
265. If you heat ice, it will melt.
266. Due to his intelligence and he passed the examination.
267. If I was the flash, I would travel around the world in seconds.
268. About forty sheeps followed the shepherd.
269. If he had come on time, we would permit him.
270. In spite of her hard work, but she could not secure the first rank.
271. If it rains, we would cancel the match.
272. I know to speak English.
273. Returned back.
274. Awaiting for
275. Popular among the people.
276. Cousin brother / sister.
277. Aim to.
Complete the following sentence with suitable answer:
1 ................. is used to refer to check the spelling, pronunciation, meaning and the usage of the word.
a) Thesaurus b) website c) dictionary d) email
2. …………….. is used to refer the synonyms and antonyms.
a) Thesaurus b) website c) dictionary d) email
3. A ..................... Is one who compiles the dictionary.
a) Writer b) composer c) author d) compiler
4. Every word has …………… meanings. a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
5. Every word has the ……………………….and .......................... Meanings.
a) Literal and content b) literary and contextual
c) literal and contextual d) literature and content
6. The adjective of money is ……………….
a) Monetary b) monitor c) moderator d) economist
7. The adjective of governor is …………..
a) Govern b) government c) governing d) governs
8. The noun form of religious is ……………..
a) Religion b) relic c) religiously d) regular
9. The verb form of dedication is ……………
a) Dedicating b) dedicate c) dedicative d) derivative
10. The etymology of the word educate is …………..
a) Education b) educates c) educatta d) educationa
11. The etymology or root word for the word ‘manufacture’ is ……………..
a) Manufacturer b) manufacturing c) manufactured d) manufactura
12. A......................... is a book that lists words in groups of synonyms and related concepts.
a) Dictionary b) thesaurus c) novel d) poem
13. There are …………….important sections of the modern library. a) 3 b) 4 c) 5 d) 6
14. All the reference books are kept in the ................. section.
a) Reference b) the stack c) journal d) electronic
15. The novels and other books are kept in the ............................ section.
a) Reference b) the stack c) journal d) electronic
16. Magazines and periodicals are kept in the .................. Section.
a) Reference b) the stack c) journal d) electronic
17. The electronic sources have a place in ......................... Section.
a) Reference b) the stack c) journal d) electronic
18. Photocopies of a book can be had from......................... section.
a) The stack b) reprography c) electronic d) journal
19. Microfilm and microfiche are the examples of …………………..
a) Microforms b) macro forms c) magnification d) mechanism
20. Audio and video cassettes are kept in ....................... section.
a) Reference b) the stack c) journal d) electronic
21. Dictionaries and atlases are kept in ..........................Section.
a) Reference b) the stack c) journal d) electronic
22. Rare and important books in each discipline can be found in …………section. .
a) Reference b) the stack c) journal d) electronic
23. Only the .......................... are allowed inside the stack section.
a) Members b) peon c) watchman d) librarian / library staff
24. The back numbers are kept in the journal section for ..................... purposes.
a) Specific b) common c) particular d) research
25. Computer facilities along with the Database and the Internet are part of the ................ section.
a) Reference b) the stack c) journal d) electronic
26. There are as many as …………..types of classification of books in the library. a) 4 b) 6 c) 8 d) 20
27. There are ……the most widely used system of classification of books in the library. a) 2 b) 4 c) 8 d) 10
28....................... is an interactive search module of an automated library management system.
a) OPAC b) OPEC c) OPXD d) OPSC
29............................. is a process of shortening a lengthened paragraph.
a) Briefing b) summarizing c) note making d) note taking
30. Identify the correct format e mail id of any volunteer organization from the following
a) [email protected] b) [email protected]
c) www.banyan.com d) http:banyan:org.in
31. Identify the correct format website of an educational institution from the flowing
a) [email protected] b) www.ghsskumalankuttai.com
c) [email protected] d) ghsskumalankuttai.org.in
32. Two types of letter writings are …………………….
a) Formal and informal b) direct and indirect
c) personal and impersonal d) official and formal
33. Two types of passive voice are ……..
a) Formal and informal b) direct and indirect
c) personal and impersonal d) official and formal
34. A................ a form of written communication produced after an investigation or a survey on a specified
topic.
a) Report b) project c) assignment d) project report
35..................... is a process while listening to a lecture or a talk is a very useful skill to be developed.
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a) Note making b) note taking c) note writing d) speaking
36. ………………. and .................... are the two skills involved in note taking.
a) Listening and speaking b) listening and reading
c) listening and writing d) reading and writing
37.....................................is a process while reading a passage is a very useful skill to be developed.
a) Note making b) note taking c) note writing d) speaking
38. ………………….. and ..................... are the two skills involved in note making.
a) Listening and speaking b) listening and reading
c) listening and writing d) reading and writing
39. Presenting information using tables, graphs and charts is a common practice in scientific and technical
writing is known as …………………..
a) Verbal presentation b) oral presentation c) written presentation d) non verbal presentation
40. A..................... is a piece of narrative writing in which the writer recapitulates his/ her travel experiences
in a sequential manner.
a) Monologue b) dialogue c) travelogue d) conversation
41. A...................... is a unit of pronunciation.
a) Word b) letter c) sentence d) syllable
42................................ could be in the form of tables, charts, flow charts etc.
a) Verbal presentation b) oral presentation c) written presentation d) non verbal presentation
43. Transferring information from verbal to non verbal in the form of charts, bar graphs or tables is called
……………
a) Encoding b) decoding c) converting d) transforming
44. Transferring information from non verbal in the form of charts, bar graphs or tables to verbal is called
……………
a) Encoding b) decoding c) converting d) transforming
45.......................... is a part of a larger word while retaining the meaning of the original word.
a) Blending b) adding c) joining d) clipping
46. Words whose origin is traced to individuals are known as ………………
a) Euphemisms b) eponyms c) eponymous d) epic
47. The words derived from the names of individuals are called ................. words.
a) Euphemisms b) eponyms c) eponymous d) epic
48. Choose the correct meaning of eponymous word ‘boycott’
a) Shun or avoid b) hair cut c) stylish cut d) steal cot
49. Choose the correct meaning of eponymous word ‘mesmerism’
a) Inducing a hypnotic state b) assessing one’s value
c) estimating one’s worth d) instigation
50. Choose the correct meaning of eponymous word ‘machiavellian’
a) Cunning and crafty b) vile and worst c) good and noble d) intellectual and wise
51. Choose the correct meaning of eponymous word ‘silhouette’
a) Dark outline b) bright outline c) dark background d) bright background
52. Choose the correct meaning of eponymous word ‘draconian’
a) Reward b) award c) mild punishment d) harsh or cruel punishment
53. Choose the correct meaning of eponymous word ‘lynch’
a) Act of implementation b) act of admiration c) act of execution d) act of evaluation
54................... Is the use of an inoffensive word or phrase in place of a harsh or possibly offensive one.
a) Euphemisms b) eponyms c) eponymous d) epic

55. Replace the underlined word with a euphemistic expression

i) This school is for the blind.
 a) Physically challenged b) visually challenged c) impaired d) low level
ii) The undertaker was called to carry out the preparations for the funeral.
a) Mortician / funeral director b) cremator c) burier d) exhumed
iii) You will find the lavatory at the end of the corridor.
a) Toilet b) rest room c) bathroom d) dressing room
iv) My mother is a housewife.
a) Domestic engineer b) home maker c) home leader d) home queen
v) The free distribution of clothes is for those who are very poor.
a) In the high income level b) in the average income level
c) in the extraordinary level d) in the low income level
vi) Don’t condemn them as dull students. They might prove to be slow learners.
a) Late comers b) late bloomers c) late understanding d) delayed understanding
vii) This dress is made for that fat women.
a) Full sized b) heavy sized c) thick sized d) full figured
viii) The rules don’t permit beating children with a cane in the school.
a) Heavy punishment b) severe punishment c) corporal punishment d) civilian punishment
ix) The etymology of the word cliché is ………………
a) Clicha b) cliching c) clicher d) clichen
x) The word clicher is a ..................word.
a) French b) greek c) latin d) anglo saxon

Choose the correct meaning of the cliché.

i) Sailing in the same boat
a) In the similar position b) in different situations
c) in various situations d) in variety of situations
ii) Fall on deaf ears
a) Useful efforts b) useless efforts or vain efforts c) painful efforts d) painless efforts
iii) Know no bounds
a) With limitations b) without freedom c) without limitations d) with freedom
iv) Last but not the least
a) Initially b) ultimately / finally c) firstly d) primarily
v) Yet another feature
a) Debit b) credit c) accountability d) accessibility
vi) Give him a long rope
a) Allow freely b) allow with some limitations
c) allow with certain regulations d) allow with enough time
vii) Takes the back seat
a) Before the stage b) on the stage c) behind the scene d) in front of the scene
viii) Hand in glove
a) Connived b) secret impact c) wrong link d) illegal link
ix) Come out in flying colours
a) Failure b) grand success c) poor victory d) narrow escape
x) To put the cart before the horse
a) Role model b) preposterous c) posterous d) setback
xi) To add insult to injury
a) To make matters best b) to make matters worst
c) to make matters average d) to make matters good
xii) No smoke without fire
a) Some truth b) some lie c) utter lie d) absolute truth
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a) Matter which can be explained b) matter which can’t be explained
c) matter that can’t be understood d) matter that can be understood
xiv) Every Tom, Dick and Harry
a) All people b) some people c) group of people d) a clan of people
xv) With bag and baggage
a) With heavy luggage b) with light luggage
c) with all possessions d) without all possessions
xvi) The long and short of it
a) Expected result b) general result c) common result d) specified result
xvii) Through thick and thin
a) Despite all difficulties b) with easiness c) in spite of easiness d) amidst hardships
xviii) First and foremost
a) Ordinarily b) extraordinarily c) most importantly d) most unimportantly
xix) Kith and kin
a) kitbag b)bat and ball c) friends and relatives d)ladies and gentlemen
xi) Two types of advertisement are ……………
a) Classified and block ad b) formal and informal ad
c) educational and commercial ad d) domestic and international ad
xii) ................. can be done with acquired skills in vocabulary and grammar.
a) Drafting b) competing c) editing d) writing
xiii) ................ is a stage in the process of writing.
a) Drafting b) competing c) editing d) writing

“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world”. - Malala Yousafzai.