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Q. 149601

The process of cooking finger chips has been illustrated below. Look at the images and write down the process in your own words.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Take few big potatoes.

Wash and peel them.

Slice the potatoes as shown in the picture.

Heat some oil in a pan.

Fry the sliced potatoes until they become golden-brown.

Sprinkle some  salt and serve hot.


Q. 149602

Write down the process of making mushroom soup.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

 1. Take some fresh mushrooms and slice them.

 2. Take a large frying pan and melt some butter.

3. Add some onions , garlic and sliced mushroom to the melted butter.

4. Stir untill the onions become soft.

5. Add some cream to it and stir. again

6. Blend the mixture in a blender.

7. Transfer the soup to the pan agin.

8. Add some black pepper and salt to it.

9. Stir frequently on a low flame.

10. Serve hot.

 

 


Q. 149603

What is a process?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

A process is the act of performing something through a set of procedures to convert it from one form to another.


Q. 149604

Vivek Sinha has written a letter to his class teacher. The format is incorrect. Rearrange the letter by placing the points in the correct order.

 

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SOLUTION


Q. 149605

Write an application, on behalf of your class, to your Sports Teacher requesting him to grant you permission to arrange a trekking camp.

 

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Sample Answer

 


Q. 149606

You had recently ordered a terracotta vase online. The company delivered the good a day before promised delivery date but unfortunately you received a wrong product. Write a letter complaining about the same.

 

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION


Q. 149607

Despite being banned across many countries, plastic bags still continue to be used. They pose a major threat to the environment globally. Write an article to the editor of a national daily expressing your opinions on the matter.

 

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION


Q. 149608

Mention all the parts of a formal letter.

 

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION


Q. 149609

You attended an old friend\'s wedding in another city, about 3 hours away, a week ago. It was an outdoor wedding held on a rainy day and you had taken along a rather expensive, elegant umbrella. When you returned, you were tired and went straight to bed. You had a very busy week.This weekend, when it started to rain; you realized you had the wrong umbrella. You must have taken someone else\'s umbrella, which was very similar to your own, when leaving the wedding reception. Write to your friend who got married.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Answer may vary


Q. 149610

Your parents will be celebrating their 40th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. Write to your best friend, Joan, who is a professional event planner.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Answer may vary


Q. 149611

A year ago, you lent your favorite book to a friend who you thought would enjoy it. Unfortunately, your friend has forgotten to return it. The book has sentimental value to you as it had been presented by your grandmother. Write a letter to your friend.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Answer may vary


Q. 149612

You stayed at your friend\'s house when you participated in a conference in Australia. You left a briefcase with important documents in your room. Write a letter to your friend.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Answer may vary


Q. 149613

You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You hadn\'t seen each other for a long time. Write a letter to the friend.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Answer may vary


Q. 149614

Match the column.

Column A

Column B

must

possibility

can

advice

may

Strong obligation

Ought to

ability

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Column A

Column B

must

Strong obligation

can

ability

may

possibility

Ought to

advice


Q. 149615

Fill in the blanks with suitable modals.

  1. Drivers _________ stop at red lights.
  2. I’m sorry. I ________ help you. I don’t know how to do it.
  3. You __________ eat so many sweets. They are bad for you.
  4. She _______ hear much better with her new hearing aids.
Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

  1. must
  2. can’t
  3. shouldn’t
  4. can


Q. 149616

Write five sentences each with the given modals.

(i) can

(ii) must

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

  1. Can:
  1. She can write poetry.
  2. Tom can sing a song.
  3. Can I make delicious food?
  4. I can help you in completing your project.
  5. Lisa can speak French.

 

  1. must:
  1. You must speak politely to others.
  2. We must respect each other.
  3. You are not well for so many days. You must go to the doctor.
  4. You must give your dog a proper training.
  5. The children must go to school every day.


Q. 149617

Fill in the blanks with the correct options.

(i) He ___cook well. (must/can/should)

(ii) Health ___ be looked after. (could/will/ must)

(iii) We ____ respect our national emblem. (may/should/ought to)

(iv) I _____ catch tomorrow's flight. ( will/ought to/ should)

(v) They ____ not be able to reach on time. (might/ can/ could)

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

(i)                can

(ii)              must

(iii)            ought to

(iv)            will

(v)              might


Q. 149618

Mention the use of the modal 'should'.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

The modal 'should' is used to express duty and obligation, express necessity and it is the past equivalent of 'shall'.

For example: You should eat a balanced diet.

One should save water.

He should look after his younger brother.


Q. 149619

Mention the use of the modal 'must'.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

The modal 'must' is used to indicate obligation and compulsion, to indicate determination and to indicate strong possibility.

For example: We must help our friends.

I must prepare myself well for the competition.

You must have left your bag at home.


Q. 149620

Mention the use of the modal 'may'. Give examples.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

The modal 'may' is used to ask for permission, to indicate a higher possibility and to indicate future intent.

For example:

May I come in?

It may rain heavily today.

He may leave tomorrow.


Q. 149621

Mention the use of the modal 'can'. Give examples.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

The modal 'can' is used to indicate possibility, to express ability and to make a request.

For example:

We can celebrate the occasion.

He can cook well.

Can you please get me a glass of water?


Q. 149622

Define modals.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Modals are helping verbs which when combined with another verb form the mood or tense of a sentence.


Q. 149623

Complete the sentences. Use Simple Present and Present Progressive.

a.Mary and Joe (be) _________ in a clothes shop at the moment.

b.They (look) ________at some jeans.

c. Joe only (have) __________one very old pair of jeans.

d.So he (want) _________to buy a new pair of jeans now.

e.Right now, he (try on) _________a pair of blue jeans.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a.         are

b.         are looking

c.          has

d.         wants

e.         is trying on


Q. 149624

Look at the photograph and complete the sentences using Present Continuous Tense.

Today is a beautiful day. The sun _______________ (shine). My pet moti __________________(run) after the birds. I _______________________ (try) to fly a kite. My grandfather _______________ (watch) me. The snail _________________________ (crawl) on the grass. The breeze __________________ (blow)

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Today is a beautiful day. The sun is shining. My pet Moti is running after the birds. I am trying to fly a kite. My grandfather is watching me. The snail is crawling on the grass. The breeze is blowing.


Q. 149625

Fill in the blanks using Present Continuous Tense:

a.I _______________ (go) to a party.

b.We ___________ (study) hard for our exams.

c. They ___________________ (have) their dinner early.

d.The girl in the pink dress____________________(talk) to my mother.

e.They ____________________ (read) nice English books.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a.I am going (go) to a party.

b.We are studying (study) hard for our exams.

c.  They are having (have) their dinner early.

d.The girl in the pink dress is talking (talk) to my mother.

e.They are reading (read) nice English books.


Q. 149626

What is the structure of a sentence in present continuous tense?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Subject + is/am/are + verb + ing


Q. 149627

What do verbs in present continuous describe?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

The verbs in  the present continuous tense  describe activities which will happen in the near future, especially for planned future events.


Q. 149628

What are verbs in present continuous tense  used for?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

The verb in present continuous tense are used to describe any event which is taking place at the present moment or while we are speaking.


Q. 149629

When I _____ Peter, he was shopping.

a.saw

b.was seeing

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. saw


Q. 149630

When they _____ out, it was raining.

a.gone

b.went

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

b. gone


Q. 149631

She was crossing the road when the car _____ her.

a.hit

b.was hitting

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. hit


Q. 149632

Mark _____ on the phone when his father came in.

a.talked

b.was talking

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

b. was talking


Q. 149633

Yesterday at 11.15 pm Jack _____.

a.slept

b.was sleeping

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

b. was sleeping


Q. 149634

Change these direct questions into reported speech

a. “Where is he?”

b. “What are you doing?”

c. “Why did you go out last night?”

d. “Who was that beautiful woman?”

e. “How is your mother?”

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a.         She asked me where he was.

b.         She asked me what I was doing.

c.          She asked me why I went (had gone) out last night.

d.         She asked me who that beautiful woman was.

e.         She asked me how my mother was.


Q. 149635

Write in reported speech.

a. She said “I´ve found my keys!”

b. They asked me “Did you see Tom at the cinema last night?”

c. He asked me “Do you know where the post office is?”

d. “Her parents are getting married next Friday” she assured us.

e. The news said “There has been a big earthquake in Japan”.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. She said that she had found her keys.

b. They asked me if I had seen Tom at the cinema the night before / the previous night.

c.  He asked me if I knew where the post office was.

d. She assured us that her parents were getting married the following Friday.

e. The news said that there had been a big earthquake in Japan.


Q. 149636

Rewrite these statements in reported speech starting as shown.

a. “We liked Paris very much”. The American couple said …

b. “Can you do me a favour tonight?”. Jim asked me ….

c. “I can´t go to your birthday party next Saturday”. Sylvia told us…

d. “It will probably snow later today”. The weather forecast said that …

e. “My husband hasn´t booked the hotel yet”. Mrs Taylor said that

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. The American couple said that they had liked Paris very much.

b. Jim asked me if I could do him a favour that night.

c.   Sylvia told us that she couldn´t go/come to our birthday party the following Saturday.

d. The weather forecast said that it would probably rain later that day.

e. Mrs. Taylor said that her husband hadn´t booked the hotel yet.


Q. 149637

Rewrite these questions in reported speech.

a. “Have you been to England before?” she asked me.

b. “Are you going to visit the cathedral?” she wanted to know.

c. “How old are you?” he asked me.

d. “How long are you going to stay in this village?” the barman asked us.

e. “When did you arrive?” the receptionist asked him.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. She asked me if I had been to England before. .

b. She wanted to know if I was / we were going to visit the cathedral.

c.  He asked me how old I was.

d. The barman asked us how long we were going to stay in that village.

e. The receptionist asked him when he had arrived.


Q. 149638

Rewrite the sentences in reported speech.

a. he said, "I am reading."

b. They said, "We are busy."

c. He said, "I know a better restaurant."

d. She said, "I woke up early."

e. He said, "I will ring her."

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a.          She said that she was reading.

b.         They said that they were busy.

c.          He said that he knew a better restaurant.

d.         She said that she had woken up early.

e.         He said that he would ring her.


Q. 149639

Rewrite the questions. (he asked)

a. Con you speak English?

b. Why did you came here

c. Where are you going now?

d. Are you ready to go?

e. Will you come back?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a) He asked me if I could speak English.

b) He asked me why I came here.

c) He asked me where I was going now.

d) He asked me if I was ready to go.

e) He asked me if I could come back.


Q. 149640

Re arrange

a. Was / asked /He / I / if / ok. / me

b. was. / how / asked / old / me / They /I

c. him / he / did / asked / a / She / for / what / living.

d. asked / me / the / wanted / why / They / I / job.

e .I / cook. / could / she / if / asked / me

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a.         He asked me if I was ok.

b.         They asked me how old I was.

c.          She asked him what he did for a living.

d.         They asked me why I wanted the job.

e.         She asked me if I could cook.


Q. 149641

Memory match

He asked me where I was going.

Are you going

He asked me if I was going.

Is he hoing?

She asked me when I was going.

Where are you going?

She asked me if he was going.

Why is he going?

She asked me why he was going.

When are you going

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

He asked me where I was going.

Where are you going?

He asked me if I was going.

Are you going

She asked me when I was going.

When are you going

She asked me if he was going.

Is he hoing?

She asked me why he was going.

Why is he going?


Q. 149642

Change the direct speech into reported speech.

a. "Don't waste your money" she said.

b. "What have you decided to do?" she asked him

c. "I always wake up early," he said.

d. "You should revise your lessons," he said.

e. "Where were you born?" he asked me.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. She told the boys not to waste their money.

b. She asked him what he had decided to do.

c. He said that he always woke up early.

d. He advised the students to revise their lessons.

e. He wanted to know where I was born.


Q. 149643

Change the direct speech into reported speech.

a. John said, "I love this town."

b. "Do you like soccer ?" He asked me.

c. "I can't drive a lorry," he said.

d. "Be nice to your brother," he said.

e. "Don't be nasty," he said.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a.         John said that he loved that town.

b.         He asked me if / whether I liked soccer.

c.          He said that he couldn't drive a lorry.

d.         He asked me to be nice to my brother.

e.         He urged me not to be nasty.


Q. 149644

Change the direct speech into reported speech.

a. “I live in New York”

b. “He works in a bank”

c. “Julie doesn’t like going out much”

d. “I don’t have a computer”

e. “They never arrive on time”

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. She said she lived in New York

b. She said he worked in a bank

c. She said Julie didn’t like going out much

d. She said that she didn’t have a computer

e. She said they never arrived on time


Q. 149645

In the following exercise, underline the direct objects once and circle the indirect objects twice.

a. We ate steak for dinner.

b. Snow and ice covered the streets.

c. She gives violin lessons to Jacob.

d. Everyone loves candy.

e. The teacher gave us an assignment.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION


Q. 149646

Rewrite the sentences in reported speech.

a. They said, "We have just arrived."

b. He said, "I will clean the car."

c. She said, "I did not say that."

d. She said, "I don't know where my shoes are."

e. He said: "I won't tell anyone."

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a.         They said that they had just arrived.

b.         He said that he would clean the car.

c.          She said that she had not said that.

d.         She said that she did not know where her shoes were.

e.         He said that he would not tell anyone.


Q. 149647

Change the following sentences from direct speech to reported speech.

a. David : "There is an excellent band playing later on."

b. Christine : "I saw Amy at the bank on Monday."

c. The driver : "I'm going to turn right at the traffic lights."

d. Jonathan: "I've returned the dictionary to the library".

e. The doctor : "I'll send you the results as soon as they arrive."

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. David said there was an excellent bank playing later on.

b. Christine said she had seen Amy at the bank on Monday.

c. The driver said he was going to turn right at the traffic lights.

d. Jonathan said he had returned the dictionary to the library.

e. The doctor said he would send me/us the results as soon as they arrived.


Q. 149648

Fill in the blanks.

a. 'Your parents have had an accident.' Sally rang to say that your parents ___________ an accident.

b. 'I left home at seventeen.' Her letter said that she __________ home at seventeen.

c. 'Don't worry! He won't say anything to the police'. I was sure he __________ anything to the police.

d. 'None of our relatives will come.' They knew none of their relatives __________.

e. 'This parcel has been opened at the customs.' I could see the parcel _________ at the customs.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a.         had had

b.         had left

c.          wouldn’t say

d.         would come

e.         had been opened


Q. 149649

Rewrite the questions. (he asked)

a. How old are you?

b. Where are you from?

c. What do you do?

d. How long have you been here?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a.         He asked me how old I was.

b.         He asked me where I was from.

c.          He asked me what I did.

d.         He asked me how long I had been here.


Q. 149650

In the following exercise, underline the direct objects once and circle the indirect objects twice.

a. The children are playing.

b. I brought a balloon to Diane.

c. Can you send me a letter?

d. The baby needs a nap.

e. The students asked the teacher many questions.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION


Q. 149651

1. Complete the sentences.

a."It is too late." - I said _____________.

b."I have replied." - He claimed that _________________.

c. "I met you yesterday." - Sam told me __________________.

d."I cannot come." - Mary explained that ____________________.

e."I could fall down." - He was afraid ___________.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. It was too late

b. He had replied

c. He had met me the previous day.

d. She could not come

e. He could fall down.


Q. 149652

Fill in the blanks.

a.'I am very tired.' She said she ___________ very tired.

b.'You play the piano very well.' Mr Jones told me I ____________________ the piano very well.

c. 'Can you give us a hand?' They asked if we _______________give them a hand.

d.'We 're leaving the town.' He told me they _______________the town.

e.'He hasn't shaved.' I noticed that he _______________________.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a.        was

b.        played

c.         could

d.        were leaving

e.        hadn’t shaved


Q. 149653

Jumbled Idioms.

a. bull/A /a shop/China

b. call/ a/ To / spade/spade/a

c. before/ to horse/the/the/put cart

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. A bull in a china shop.

b. To call a spade a spade.

c. To put the cart before the horse.


Q. 149654

Give five examples of complex sentences.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

  1. Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it in the microwave.
  2. Though he is very rich, he is still very unhappy.
  3. She returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged.
  4. I cannot return this book because I want to read it.
  5. Everyone laughed when I fell down from the chair.


Q. 149655

Give five examples of subordinate clauses.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

  1. If you eat too much, you will fall ill.
  2. As he was not there, I could not speak to him.
  3. The teacher said that honesty is the best policy.
  4. Tell me where you have put my books.
  5. I waited for her until she came.


Q. 149656

Match the columns to complete the sentences.

The village across the river

for good health

Ira bought a new dress

in a short span of time

He became very successful

of her favourite colour

The shop that has been opened recently

is very old

We must exercise regularly

is very huge

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

The village across the river

is very old

Ira bought a new dress

of her favourite colour

He became very successful

in a short span of time

The shop that has been opened recently

is very huge

We must exercise regularly

for good health


Q. 149657

Write whether the sentence is correct or incorrect

  1. ‘We watched the match’ is a main clause.
  2. ‘but they forgot’ is subordinate clause.
  3. ‘This is our new house’ is a complex sentence.
  4. ‘The man who lives across the road is a scientist’ is a simple sentence.
  5. ‘Many tourists come here every day’ is a principal clause.
Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

  1. ‘We watched the match’ is a main clause. (Correct)
  2. ‘but they forgot’ is subordinate clause. (incorrect)
  3. ‘This is our new house’ is a complex sentence (incorrect)
  4. ‘The man who lives across the road is a scientist’ is a simple sentence  (incorrect)
  5. ‘Many tourists come here every day’ is a principal clause (correct)


Q. 149658

Look at the given sentences and identify the subordinate clauses.

(i) Christopher excelled in his exams inspite of his ill health.

(ii) My cousin is a football player and he is a member of the national team.

(iii) She is a great cook but she doesn't cook often.

(iv) There was a burglary when we were away.

(v) The students worked hard for they wanted to win the competition.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

(i)                inspite of his ill health

(ii)              and he is a member of the national team

(iii)            but she doesn't cook often

(iv)            when we were away

(v)              for they wanted to win the competition


Q. 149659

Look at the given sentences and identify the main clauses.

(i) The guests waited as the door was locked.

(ii) The children couldn't sleep as there was a lot of noise.

(iii) The mouse ran fast as the cat chased it.

(iv) We came back home because it started pouring.

(v) He cleaned his room as it was very untidy.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

(i)                The guests waited.

(ii)              The children couldn't sleep.

(iii)            The mouse ran fast.

(iv)            We came back home.

(v)              He cleaned his room.


Q. 149660

What is a subordinate clause in a sentence?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

The clause that makes partial sense but is incomplete in itself is called a subordinate clause.

For example: It rained very heavily but no one got wet.


Q. 149661

What is the main clause in a sentence?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

The part of the sentence that makes sense and does not require any support is the main clause of the sentence.

For example: It rained very heavily.


Q. 149662

What is a compound sentence?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

A compound sentence is a sentence which has two main clauses.

For example: Football is my favourite sport and I practice it everyday.


Q. 149663

What is a clause?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

A group of words that has a subject and a predicate and which forms a part of a sentence is called a clause.


Q. 149664

Write a short summary of the story in our own words.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION



Q. 149665

Write the meanings of the given words.

a) quarrelsome

b) unruly

c) headstrong

d) disagreeable

e) harbour

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a)         ready or likely to quarrel

b)         difficult to control

c)         very stubborn

d)         unpleasant or offensive

e)         a place n the sea coast where ships are placed


Q. 149666

After how long was Alexander Selkirk rescued from the island? What changes did he bring in himself?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Alexander Selkirk was rescued after four years and four months. On the ship that he was on, he made himself known .When he reached Scotland, everybody was eager to hear him tell of his adventures and he soon found himself famous.


Q. 149667

What did Alexander do on the island?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Alexander set to work to make the best of things. He made a little hut for shelter at night and in stormy weather. He planted a small garden.  He would hunt for pigs, goats and fish for food.


Q. 149668

Long Answer Questions:

Did the sailors on the ship agree with Alexander? How?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

As demanded by Alexander, the sailors left him on the shore of a little green island. They filled a small boat with the things that he would need the most-an axe, a hoe, a kettle, and some other things. They also put in some bread and meat and other food items, enough for several weeks.


Q. 149669

What did Alexander wish for?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Alexander wished to rather live alone on a deserted island than to be a sailor on a ship.


Q. 149670

How was his experience on ship?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

He soon became a fine sailor. Though, he was still headstrong and ill-tempered; and he often quarrelled with the other sailors.


Q. 149671

Why was everyone glad when Alexander ran away from home?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Everyone was glad when Alexander ran away from home as he was quarrelsome and unruly. He often created trouble among his neighbours.


Q. 149672

Where did Alexander Selkirk live?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Alexander Selkirk lived in Scotland.


Q. 149673

Read the given story and answer the questions
that follow.

THE STORY OF A GREAT STORY


Two hundred years ago, there lived in Scotland a young man whose name was Alexander Selkirk. He was quarrelsome and unruly. He often created trouble among his neighbours.

For this reason, many people were glad when he ran away from home and went to sea. \"We hope that he will get what he deserves,\" they said.

He was big and strong and soon became a fine sailor. But he was still headstrong and ill-tempered; and he was often in trouble with the other sailors.

Once his ship was sailing in the great Pacific Ocean, It was four hundred miles from the coast of South America. Then something happened which Selkirk did not like. He became very disagreeable. He quarreled with the other sailors and even with the captain.

\"I would rather live alone on a deserted island than be a sailor on this ship,\" he said.

\"Very well,\" answered the captain. \"We shall put you ashore on the first island that we see.\"

\"Do so,\" said Selkirk. \"You cannot please me better.\"

The very next day, they came in sight of a little green island. There were groves of trees near the shore and high hills beyond them.

\"What is the name of this island?\" asked Selkirk.

\"Juan Fernandez,\"said the captain.

\"Set me on shore and leave me there. Give me a few common tools and some food and I will do well enough,\" said the sailor.

\"It shall be done,\" answered the captain.

So they filled a small boat with the things that he would need the most-an axe, a hoe, a kettle, and some other things. They also put in some bread and meat and other food, enough for several weeks.

Then four of the sailors rowed him to the shore and left him there.

Alexander Selkirk was all alone on the island. He began to see how foolish he had been; he thought how terrible it would be to live there without one friend, without one person to whom he could speak.

He called loudly to the sailors and to the captain. \"Oh, do not leave me here. Take me back and I will give you no more trouble.\"

But they would not listen to him. The ship sailed away and was soon lost to sight.

Then Selkirk set to work to make the best of things. He built him a little hut for shelter at night and in stormy weather. He planted a small garden. There were pigs and goats on the island and plenty of fish could be caught from the shore. So there was always plenty of
food. Sometimes, Selkirk saw ships sailing in the distance. He tried to make signals to them; he called as loudly as he could but he was neither seen nor heard, and the ships came no nearer.

\"If I ever have the good fortune to escape from this island,\" he said, \"I will be kind and obliging to everyone. I will try to make friends instead of enemies.\"

For four years and four months, he lived alone on the island. Then, to his great joy, a ship came near and anchored in the little harbour.

He made himself known and the captain willingly agreed to carry him back to his own country. When he reached Scotland, everybody was eager to hear him tell of his adventures and he soon found himself famous.

In England, there was then living a man whose name was Daniel Defoe. He was a writer of books. He had written many stories which people at that time liked to read.

When Daniel Defoe heard how Selkirk had lived alone on the island of Juan Fernandez, he said to himself: \"Here is something worth telling about. The story of Alexander Selkirk is very pleasing.\"

So he sat down and wrote a wonderful story, which he called \"The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.\"

When Robinson Crusoe was eighteen years old, he ran away from his pleasant home and went to sea.

He soon found that a sailor\'s life is indeed a hard life. There is no time to play. Every day, there is much work to be done. Sometimes, there is great danger.

Robinson Crusoe sailed first on one ship and then on another. He visited many lands and saw many wonderful things.

One day, there was a great storm. The ship was driven about by the winds; it was wrecked. All the sailors were drowned but Robinson Crusoe.

He swam to an island that was not far away. It was a small island, and there was no one living on it. But there were birds in the woods and some wild goats on the hills.

For a long time Robinson Crusoe was all alone. He had only a dog and some cats to keep him company. Then he tamed a parrot and some goats.

He built a house of some sticks and vines. He sowed grain and baked bread. He made a boat for himself. He did a great many things. He was busy every day.

At last a ship happened to pass that way and Robinson was taken on board. He was glad to go back to England to see his home and his friends once more.

This is the story which Mr. Defoe wrote. Perhaps he would not have thought of it, had he not first heard the true story of Alexander

Short Answer Questions

What was the real name of Robinson Crusoe?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Alexander Selkirk was the real name of Robinson Crusoe.


Q. 149674

When you called me I _____ TV.

a.watched

b.was watching

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. was watching


Q. 149675

Look at the paragraph below and fill in the blanks using the verb forms in Past Continuous Tense:

On a bright sunny afternoon, as I ___________(walk) down the road, I saw an old man _________(try) to cross the road. He looked very old and ________________ (look) left and right, indicating the traffic to stop. But no one _____________(pay) any heed. I took the subway and reached the old man who by now ___________ (sit) on the pavement. When I reached there, I saw him looking towards me. His eyes seemed as if they ____________ (ask) for help. The moment I stretched my hand to reach him, he held me tightly and stood up. Both of us ______________ (try) hard to cross the road but the vehicles _______________ (stop). Suddenly I saw a traffic policeman, who by now understood our plight. I saw him __________(run) towards us. He _____________ (waive) towards the traffic, indicating it to stop. The old man finally crossed the road. He then thanked the policeman and me for helping him cross the road.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

On a bright sunny afternoon, as I was walking (walk) down the road, I saw an old man trying (try) to cross the road. He looked very old and was looking (look) left and right, indicating the traffic to stop. But no one was paying (pay) any heed.  I took the subway and reached the old man who by now was sitting (sit) on the pavement.  When I reached there, I saw him looking towards me. His eyes seemed as if they were asking (ask) for help. The moment I stretched my hand to reach him, he held me tightly and stood up. Both of us were trying (try) hard to cross the road but the vehicles were not stopping (stop). Suddenly I saw a traffic policeman, who by now understood our plight. I saw him running (run) towards us. He was waiving (waive) towards the traffic, indicating it to stop. The old man finally crossed the road. He then thanked the policeman and me for helping him cross the road.


Q. 149676

What is the past continuous tense used to denote?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

The past continuous tense is used to denote a longer or shorter action in the sentence.


Q. 149677

What is past continuous tense is used to tell.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

It is used to tell, when a particular action occurred.


Q. 149678

What is past continuous tense?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

The verb that denotes an action going on at a point of time or over a period of time in the past.


Q. 149679

Change the paragraph to the future continuous tense.

I traveled to London to visit the Queen of England. Being a clever fellow, I disguised myself as a prince and walked into Buckingham Palace as if I owned it. After receiving directions from the chambermaid, I stepped into the Queen's bedroom and surprised Her Royal Highness with a hearty slap on the back. Then, of course, I tipped my hat, bowed, and delivered the usual compliments. After uncorking a bottle of champagne, we exchanged pleasantries and talked about our families for over an hour. I showed her my photograph album and my stamp collection, and she showed me hers.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

I will be travelling to London to visit the Queen of England. Being a clever fellow, I will be disguising myself as a prince and will be walking into Buckingham Palace as if I owned it. After receiving directions from the chambermaid, I will be stepping into the Queen's bedroom and will be surprising Her Royal Highness with a hearty slap on the back. Then, of course, I will be tipping my hat, bowing, and delivering the usual compliments. After uncorking a bottle of champagne, we will be exchanging pleasantries and will be talking about our families for over an hour. I will be showing her my photograph album and my stamp collection, and she will be showing me hers.


Q. 149680

Change the sentences in future continuous.(Interrogative)

a. She is delivering a speech to the people.

b. I am cooking.

c. They are talking.

d. She is singing

e. She is participating in a dance competition.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. Will she be delivering a speech to the people?

b. Will I be cooking?

c. Will they be talking?

d. Will she be singing?

e. Will she be participating in a dance competition?


Q. 149681

Change the sentences in future continuous.(negative)

a. We are shifting to a new home next year.

b. She is enjoying her vacations.

c. I am having a party for my birthday.

d. We are leaving in ten minutes.

e. She is waiting at the gate.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. We will not be shifting to a new home next year.

b. She will not be enjoying her vacations.

c. I will not be having a party for my birthday.

d. We will not be leaving in ten minutes.

e. She will not be waiting at the gate.


Q. 149682

Change the sentences to future continuous.

a. I live in Nagpur.

b. I play tennis at 10 am.

c. You will feel well tomorrow.

d. I am not waiting for you.

e. He is flying a kite.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. I will be living in Nagpur.

b. I will be playing tennis at 10am.

c. You will be feeling well tomorrow.

d. I will not be waiting for you.

e. He will be flying a kite.


Q. 149683

Change the sentences in future continuous.

a. I am working.

b. I am going for a movie.

c. She is going to play.

d. It’s raining.

e. She is participating in the dance competition.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. I will be working.

b. I will be going for a movie.

c. She will be going to play.

d. It will be raining.

e. She will be participating in the dance competition.


Q. 149684

Match the following

go

will be playing

wait

will be raining

play

will be working

rain

will be going

work

will be waiting

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

go

will be going

wait

will be waiting

play

will be playing

rain

will be raining

work

will be working


Q. 149685

Put the verbs into the correct form (future continuous).

a. At three o’clock tomorrow, I ________(work) in my office.

b. At three o’clock tomorrow, you ____________(lie) on the beach

c. At three o’clock tomorrow, he ________(wait) for the train.

d. At three o’clock tomorrow, she __________(shop) in New York

e. At three o’clock tomorrow, it ____________(rain).

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. will be working

b.  will be lying

c.  will be waiting

d.  will be shopping

e.  will be raining


Q. 149686

Put the verbs into the correct form (future continuous).

a. He (listen) __________to music.

b. I (read) a book ____________this evening.

c. (walk / you) ____________home this afternoon?

d. He (not/draw) _________tomorrow morning

e. They (argue) __________again?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. will be listening

b. will be reading

c. will you be walking

d. will not be drawing

e. will be arguing


Q. 149687

Put the verbs into the correct form (future continuous).

a. Tomorrow morning we (work)__________.

b. This time next week we (have) ________a party.

c. At midnight I (sleep) ___________.

d. This evening we (watch) __________a talk show.

e. They (not/do) __________their homework this afternoon.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. will be working

b. will be having

c. will be sleeping

d. will be watching

e. will not be doing


Q. 149688

Match the following

turn

will be writing

visit

will be liking

write

will be falling

fall

will be visiting

like

will be turning

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

turn

will be turning

visit

will be visiting

write

will be writing

fall

will be falling

like

will be liking


Q. 149689

Fill in the verbs in brackets in Future Progressive.

a. Peggy _____________to the party on Saturday. (to come)

b. Andy _________________a video when I arrive tonight. (to watch)

c. You _______________pizza soon. (to eat)

d. Tomorrow at nine I _______________a test. (to write)

e. This time next week he __________________ to South Africa. (to fly)

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. will be coming

b. will be watching

c. will be eating

d. will be writing

e. will be flying


Q. 149690

Change the verb into the correct form.

a. When the police ______(arrive), we ______(go) north.

b. You _____(watch) the movie when we _______ (come).

c. It _____(rain) when she _________(return).

d. Tiffany_______(jog) when you ______(meet) her.

e. The water _________(boil) when we ________(come) back.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. arrive, will be going

b. will be watching, come

c. will be raining, returns

d. will be jogging, meet

e. will be boiling, come


Q. 149691

Change the verb into the correct form.

a. I ________ (wait) when she ______ (come).

b. They _______ (work) when he________(call)

c. He_________(read) when I________(call) him.

d. When the bus______(arrive) we________(stand).

e. When the party____(start), we ______(talk) outside.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a.  will be waiting, comes

b.  will be working, calls

c.  will be reading, call

d.  arrives, will be standing

e.  starts, will be talking


Q. 149692

Put the verbs into the correct form (future continuous).

a. He (not / play) ____________ all afternoon.

b. I (not / work) ___________all day.

c. (eat / you) ___________at six?

d. (drive / she) ___________to London?

e. (argue / they) ____________again?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. will not be playing

b. will not be working

c. will you be eating

d. will she be driving

e. will they be arguing


Q. 149693

Put the verbs into the correct form (future continuous).

a. At midnight we (sleep). _________

b. This time next week we (sit) ____________at the beach.

c. At nine I (watch) ___________ the news.

d. Tonight we (study) __________ for our English test.

e. They (dance) ____________all night.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. will be sleeping

b. will be sitting

c. will be watching

d. will be studying

e. will be dancing


Q. 149694

You borrowed an important textbook from a classmate last term. You now realize your classmate had returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to to him / her.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Answer may vary


Q. 149695

You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Answer may vary


Q. 149696

You are abroad spending your holidays in very exciting places you have always wanted to visit. The people you travel with are really nice so you enjoy their companionship. Write a letter to your friend describing what you have been doing so far and what you still plan to do.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Answer may vary


Q. 149697

Write an essay on the following topics:

(i) My new neighbourhood

(ii) If I were the Prime Minister

(iii) My dream country

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

  1. Who is your neighbour- where do they live- how did you meet- moments you shared or events you celebrated together- things you learned from them.
  2. If I were the Prime minister of the country I would have ……  Comment on today’s condition of the country…. things you want to do for your country….your dream country after 20 years.
  3. Today’s condition of the country…reasons behind the present condition of the country…various improvement needed….role of technology in improving the country…..your country after 20 years.


Q. 149698

Develop an essay by using the given outlines.

A Visit to a Zoo

a. occasion and time_______.where and _________.who accompanied
you_______

b. description_____different sections_________.cages for animals
and birds______garden______lakes________

c. Animals and birds________lion, elephant, parakeet, owl_________

d. sight-seeing_____enjoyment___knowledge
acquired_________.returned_______tired____shared with friends...

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

  1.  

A Visit to a Zoo

A visit to a zoo is an interesting experience. Last Sunday I went to Delhi zoo with my parents. We went there by car. Delhi Zoo is near Purana Qila. My father bought the tickets and we entered the gate. There were ponds on both the sides of the road. The list of animals in Delhi zoo is quite long. It has animals and birds from around the different continents of the world such as Africa, Asia, Australia, America, and Europe.  I saw some world famous animals and birds such as White Tiger, Royal Bengal Tiger, Lion, Black Buck, Indian Rhinoceros, Leopard, crocodile, Emu, Gaur, King Cobra, Giraffe, Elephant, African Elephant, etc. After going round the zoo, we came out and sat under a tree. We had food with us so we enjoyed it. Visiting zoo is an amazing experience.

Q. 149699

Write an essay on any one of the famous personalities shown in the pictures.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Hints for essay:

Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi- the greatest political leader of India- birth- his education- his contribution in freedom struggle- his death.

 

Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa is known all over the world for her virtues and love that she displayed in the service of poorest of poor people of the world – her birth- her education- - her first home in Kolkata for slum children- Missionaries of Charity- Nobel prize winner- her death.


Q. 149700

Write an essay on the My Favourite Book.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Your Favourite book- its Writer- language in which it is written- what is it all about- main characters- any moral teaching.


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