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1 The Hyderabad Public School Begumpet, Hyderabad, A.P Final Examination March Revision worksheet--english Paper-I I. In the following passages, fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in the brackets. Do not copy the passage but write incorrect serial order the word or phrase appropriate in the blank space. 1. Example: [0] met When I first [0]... [meet] Bill, I [1]...[move] into the flat where I live now. I heard his harsh voice booming down the hallway before I [2]...[catch] sight of him. As he appeared from behind his front door, I could see his physique [3]......[match] his voice. He [4]...[tower] above me, his wide shoulders looming the doorway in the semi-darkness. After he [5]...[switch] on the light, I [6]...[perceive] his features more clearly. They [7]...[be] large and coarse as if they [8]... [model] out of some rough material by a very inexpert craftsman. 2. Example: [0] wrote I [0]... [write] to you on the 20th of November [1]... [ask] you to send me an application form for entry to your Course in Building Construction. I [2]......[hear] nothing from you since then and [3]...[wonder] whether my letter [4]...[lose]. This course [5]...[recommend] to me very highly, so I [6]...[be] very anxious for obtaining a place on it. I hope, therefore, that my application [7]... not...[overlooked] simply because the letter [8]...[mislay]. 3. Example: [0] stopped During a traffic-safety week a policeman [0]... [stop] ta driver who had been [1]...[exceed] the speed limit, Going too fast, weren't you? he asked. Yes, I [2]......[think] I was, replied the driver. Then, as though he thought of [3]...[avoid] the ticket [challan], he added, I'm a sergeant in the traffic department, off duty at the moment. The policeman, who [4]...[begin]to write a ticket for the traffic-law[5]...[violate], glanced at the police sergeant's badge and credentials and continued to fill the form. Pg 1 of 6

2 Look here, young man, said the sergeant with some [6]...[irritate], some day you may be sent on the traffic duty. Just remember, I'll be your [7]...[inspect] officer. With a smile, the policeman handed the sergeant the ticket. Well, sergeant, when I get there, you [8]...[remember] that you have an honest man working for you! 4. Example: [0] was I [0]... [be] just about to write to you when I [1]... [hear ] that father [2]...[knock] down on his way home from work. Mom informed me and I [3]......[go] straight to the University hospital where he [4]...[admit]. He [5]...[break] a leg, but the doctors expect that he [6]...[recover] soon. Of course mother [7]...[worry] like an old hen. I [8]...[try ] to cheer her up but in vain. 5. Example: [0] sweeps Rising from the sea like goddess, the island nation of Cyprus [0]... [sweep] you off your feet with ancient monuments. Cyprus has the distinction of [1]...[be] the birthplace of Aphrodite-Goddess of Love and Beauty. With such a legendary background, it is hardly, [2]......[surprise] that Cyprus [3]...[develop] [4]...[tour destination.]. It [5]...[bless] with natural beauty that ranges from golden beaches to [6]...[roll] hills. To walk through its old streets is [7]...[step] backwards in time. Old houses with ornate balconies peep from weather-beaten walls, and craftsmen in small workshops practise trades not [8]...[change] for centuries. II. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words. 1. The secret will remain... you and me. 2. The bell is... to go in a few minutes. 3. How much longer does this programme go... for? 4. When do you break... for your vacation? 5. She gets... very well with her mother-in-law. 6. The boy who scored the highest was suspected... cheating. 7. He has put... quite a bit of weight since I saw him. 8. Smoking... public places is now banned. 9. I fell...my bike yesterday. 10. He wore thick gloves and a scarf to protect him...the cold. Pg 2 of 6

3 11. Judging by the smell, this can seems to be filled... petrol. 12. My wife and I are very keen... Scottish dancing. 13. Police are looking... several burglaries in the area. 14. Did you come... my passport while you were clearing out the desk? 15. She longed to visit the house in Peru where she was brought... as a child How long does this concert go...? 17. The old man is too miserly to part...his money. 18. He was very put... when he was betrayed by his friends 19. A wise man profits...other's mistakes. 20. She burst... tears after hearing the news. 21. They sent... the doctor. 22. Dr. Thomas excels... writing good English. 23. It never dawned... him that he could be in danger. 24. I was taken... by the shameless attitude of my uncle. 25. We must abide... the rules. 26. I am now good terms with my neighbour. 27. He is devoid.. common sense. 28. She kept me informed. everything. 29. Kindly look my dog when I am away. 30. His request for the promotion was turned 31. Cholera has broken in the village. 32. The dog was run. by a bus. 33. The General inspired the soldiers... courage. 34. We must comply... the government s regulations. 35. He persisted...his determination. 36. There is no exception... this rule,. 37. I prevailed... him to join our team. Pg 3 of 6

4 38. You can t even distinguish good... evil. 39. The beggar is blind...one eye We discussed the project... a cup of tea. III. Join the following pairs of sentences to make one complete sentence without using 'and', 'but', or 'so'. 1. She is a mother. She is a guide. 2. There is a sale starting on Saturday. I'll look for a new coat then. 3. My mother gave me a locket. She wanted me to wear it on my birthday. 4. The task was hard. He was determined to complete it. 5. He worked very hard. He fell ill. 6. I killed Caesar. I loved Rome more. 7. He is poor. He is honest. 8. The weather may not improve tomorrow. In that case, no planes will take off. 9. The news is good. The news cannot be true. 10. He gave them his valuable advice. He helped them with money. 11. Amit is clever. Rohit is equally clever. 12. Fools rush in some places. Angels fear to tread there. 13. Sirish is poor. Sirish is honest. 14. He passed the examination. He won a scholarship. 15. My friend is not a judge. He is not a lawyer. 16. He has sprained his ankle. He cannot participate in athletic events. 17. It is very simple. Everybody can do it. 18. He deceived his parents. They still trust him. 19. I got the message. I went to his house immediately 20. All will respect you. Be kind. IV. Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of the sentence. 1. We all enjoyed the walk even though it rained heavily.[ Begin: In spite.] 2. The wind blew down several trees in the night. [ Begin: Several trees...] 3. The water was so cold that I couldn't swim in it.. [ Begin: The water was too...] 4. All of us wondered, how the fire started....? [ supply a suitable question tag] 5. Both the players are not adequately prepared for the tournament..[ Begin: Neither...] 6. Very few cricketers in the town are as good as he. [Use: better] 7. The king said to Birbal, Tell me the meaning of what you have said. [Begin: The king asked....] 8. He said he was sorry that he had kept me waiting.[ Begin: He apologised...] Pg 4 of 6

5 9. As soon as the vacation started, the childen promptly forgot all about their school books. [ Begin: No sooner.] 10. Alka is intelligent. Tina is equally intelligent. [Use:- 'as...as'.....] 11. This fan is too heavy for me to to lift. [ Use:..so that..] 12. The students solved the crossword and completed the puzzle. [ Begin:- Not only...] 13. If you do not agree, I shall not sign the document.[ Use: unless] 14. He is rich indeed, but he does not help others.[ Begin:- Although...] 15. Are you going to Mumbai today? He said to us. [Begin: He asked us...] 16. He had only just arrived at the station, when there was a terrible explosion. [ Begin: Hardly.] 17. I am sorry I gave you the wrong number, said Ritu to Ramesh. [Begin: Ritu apologised] 18. Very few countries are as hot as Africa. [Use hotter] 19. If Tapan can't arrange it, Nidhi will. [Begin: Either...] 20. He'd run away from home and stolen a car. [Begin:- Not only...] 21. It is a good habit to maintain a diary. [End with... good habit] 22. None of us should tolerate intellectual dishonesty. [End with... tolerated] 23. As soon as he heard the news, he rushed to the hospital. [Begin: No sooner...] 24. Potatoes can't possibly grow in such poor soil. [Begin: It is impossible...] 25. She heard the news of her success. She informed her father immediately.[ Begin: As soon as..]. 26. I am not so rich as he is. [Begin: He is..] 27. It is too bright to walk without wearing sunglasses. [ Use:..so that..] 28. She won the debate as well as the essay prize. [ Begin: Not only..] 29. If the thief apologises, he will be pardoned.[ Use: unless] 30. The musician performed admirably on the stage. [Begin: The musician s.] 31. Have you reserved a seat? I said to him. [Begin: I asked him...] 32. We must listen to his song. [ Begin: His song.] 33. Neeta consulted her lawyer before signing the will.[ Begin: Neeta did not.] 34. Our secret plan has been discovered.[begin: Someone.....] Pg 5 of 6

6 35. I am not as witty as you are. [Begin: You are.....] 36. Although he had a bad cold, Bunty still went to school. [ Begin:- Despite...] 37. It was not his intention to harm you..[ Begin: He did not...] 38. Sushil said to Sona, Can you remember where you have kept the keys?.[report the sentence.] 39. The keepers feed the lions at 6:00 p.m.. [Begin: The lions...] 40. He is rich, but still he is unhappy [ Begin: In spite.] V. Letter writinga. Write a letter of apology to a customer who has complained about the poor quality of goods sent to her. You are the manager of the Yardley Cosmetics. b. Your cousin who stayed with you for a week has left behind a present for you which you discover after his/her departure. Write a letter to him/her expressing gratitude and surprise. Pg 6 of 6

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Note : Answer all questions. I BEGE-102/EEG-02 I BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME O Term-End Examination %-1 December, 2009 C\J ELECTIVE COURSE-ENGLISH BEGE-102/EEG-02 : THE STRUCTURE OF MODERN ENGLISH Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100