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1 ENGLISH REVISION SHEETS CLASS X 1. Letter Writing You are Sonal/ Samkit of Vidyanjali Public School, Lucknow. You have seen an advertisement in The Times of India related to new batches of Astronomy Club initiated by National Science Centre, Lucknow starting from the coming fortnight.you wish to join the Club. Write a letter to the Director, enquiring about the venue, duration, fee- structure, activities, transportation etc. Invent other necessary details ( words, 8 Marks) 2. You are the In-charge of the Medical Section of Gyanodaya Public School, Nehru Vihar, Alwar. Your stock of medicines is about to finish.write a letter to the Director of Jambo Medicare, Delhi, ordering medical items like glucose, crocin, bandages, tincture,pain-healers, ointments etc. Ask for discount on bulk order.invent other necessary details. ( words ) 3. You are Ms. Alka Rao, librarian S.J. Public School, Guntur. Place an order in words with Janatha Book Store, Station Road, Chennai for 5 copies each of 4 books (name any four) which students of class X need for reference. Ask for a discount and an early delivery. 4. Fortune Hotels, Mussorie, are expanding their network in many places of tourist interest. They need smart TV, intercoms, telephone instruments, fax machines etc for their newly constructed hotel in Kausani, Uttarakhand. Their Managing Director Manish Gupta places an order in words for the above mentioned items with Kalinga Electrionics, Gaffar Market, Karol Bagh, New Delhi. 5. Some of us have often been ridiculed for poor time management and lack of punctuality. You feel that it affects the image of our country. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily in words, mentioning the reasons for our weakness and how we can change ourselves. You are Arun/Aruna, 24 Mall Road, Agra. 6. Our metropolitan cities witness a large number of accidents every day. What do you think is the reason? What can bedone to bring down the rate of accidents? Write a letter in words to the editor of a national daily expressing your concerns and offering solutions to this problem. You are Arun/Aruna, 112 Model Town, Delhi. Story Writing 1. Jasmine, Ali and two other friends decided to go on a picnic to a beach. They packed their bags and were quite excited. They reached the picnic spot and came across a small child who was crying.. 2. On October 4, we all were decorating our house to celebrate the most long awaited festival, Diwali. My heart was filled with excitement to meet my father after a long gap of six years. But a call from the army headquarters left us stunned 3. A house full of rats happy a cat comes rats in danger how to warn a small rat tie a bell bell ringing warning an elder rat who will bell the cat? 4. It was a dark night. We had lost our way among the fields. Then I saw a light in the distance. We started walking in that direction Going for long walks has always been a passion with me. As usual I was walking amongst the thick green forest till I heard that voice 6. As the ticket inspector asked for the ticket, I dug my hand into my pocket only to discover that the purse along with the ticket had disappeared.. 7. Enjoyed going for long walks visit to Dehradun huge forest - taking shortcut through the woods, a tree toppled pinning me underneath. Then 8. Uday s dream do something brave win recognition far and wide be famous in the world one fine day, he saw this opportunity when The parent-teacher meeting was scheduled for tomorrow scared of informing them had been scolded for missing school no way out cooked a story She finally had it the key to the treasure the map she trembled excitement anticipation

2 Gap Filling 1. Rakesh (_a) not quarrel with anyone in (b_) jail. Then one day I saw him (_c) his cool. In his ward (d_) was a young man (_e) did not look like a criminal. (a) (i) do (ii) does (iii) did (iv) doing (b) (i) a (ii) an (iii) the (iv) some (c) (i) lose (ii) loses (iii) lost (iv) losing (d) (i) there (ii) their (iii) here (iv) nowhere (e) (i) which (ii) who (iii) that (iv) whose 2. Authorities settled (a) 32 pages in (b) next answer book (c) for the undergraduate courses. (a) (i) on (ii) at (iii) up (iv) in (b) (i) a (ii) an (iii) the (iv) some (c) (i) mean (ii) meant (iii) means (iv) meaning 3. Often students (a) (which, who, this, when) are fond (b) (of, on, by, in) reading books are labelled by (c) (there, where, their, his) friends as bookworms. (d) (This, Their, These, Thus) comments generally (e) (come, came, comes, coming) from those (f) (as, who when, such) consider themselves gamesters. Boys who (g) (shone, shines, shining, shine) in athletics or games consider that (h) (the, a, an, such) games are better than studies. 4. I say to you that (i) (because, due, despite, in spite) of the difficulties (ii) (of, for, to, from) the moment, I still have a dream. I (iii) (has, have, will, shall) a dream that one day this nation will rise up (iv) (but, and, or, unless) live out the true meaning of its creed: All men (v) (be, am, is, are) created equal. I have a dream that one day (vi) (for, to, on, of) the hills of Georgia (vii) (few, an, a, the) sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit (viii) (all, many, a, an) together at the table of brotherhood. 5. Experts have proved that (i) of the best sun damage control stuff is to be found in our kitchens. (ii) humble tomato can provide the best defence against skin damage (iii) it gives protection from sunburn caused by exposure to sunlight. It is found that (iv) ingredient in tomatoes called lycopene gives tomato its red colour and (v) helps protect against sunburn and skin ageing caused by sunlight. (vi) skin specialists now recommend the use of (vii) gift of nature free from (viii) chemicals. (i) (a) few (b) some (c) many (d) all (ii) (a) The (b) An (c) All (d) A (iii) (a) an (b) as (c) so (d) all (iv) (a) the (b) a (c) an (d) any (v) (a) any (b) this (c) that (d) an (vi) (a) Some (b) Few (c) Enough (d) Most (vii) (a) this (b) that (c) many (d) the (viii) (a) all (b) few (c) a (d) an Editing Passage ( Correction/Omission) 1. Before Missing Word After Himachal Pradesh a good place for Eco Camp Eg. Pradesh is a Pine Hill Eco Camp one of the ecotourism resorts near Barog Himachal Pradesh. Ecotourism is gaining popularity each passing day as more and more people want get away from the hectic schedules. This become a favorite tourist (e) spot. 2. Error Correction People always take pity on Reddy. e.g. take took He was a victim on an acid attack. He was very young hard eleven years old. People will say, What ll he do in life? What is go to happen to him when we had gone? (e)

3 3. Before Missing After Most people travel as part of their e.g. as a part daily routine because it enjoyable. (a) There are lots places to explore in (b) the world. Travelling worth every (c) penny you spend memories last forever (d) When travelling, one the opportunity (e) to meet different people from different (f) places. One the most important social (g) skills that we learn is how interact and (h) communicate with different people. 4. Error Correction Overeating is one of the more wonderful e.g. more most practices among those which think that they (a) can afford it. In fact that is said that (b) near all those who can get as much (c) as he desire, overeat to their (d) disadvantage. This class of peoples could (e) save the great deal more food than (f) they can save by missing one meal (g) per week and also improving their health. (h) Error Correction Research is an detailed study of a e.g. an a subject undertaking on a systematic basis in order to increase a stock of knowledge, including knowledge for man, culture and society, that the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications. 6. word before missing word word after Patriotism is noble virtue. e.g., is a noble Patriotism means love one s country. (a) A person loves his/her country more (b) than anything else called a patriot. (c) Patriotism inspires a man do everything (d) just and fair for the well being betterment (e) of the country. It is the quality impels a (f) man to sacrifice own interest, comfort, (g) pleasure and even his life for the sake his own country. (h) 7. Error Correction For years the researchers has been trying to understand e.g. has have the problem for obesity. While it is easy to gain weight, it was nearly impossible to lose extra weight. It is therefore essential to eat healthy food and do physically exercise 8. Error Correction Health is very important for life e.g. for in Those which eat healthy food and exercise regular maintain good health A person who do not enjoy good health cannot success in life.

4 9. Word before Missing Word after Like millions other teenagers, millions of other My fourteen year daughter, kitty (i) is often to found on the sofa (ii) with a laptop her knees. (iii) The TV on and occasionally she scrolls through (iv) Face book. She text messages, makes calls on her (v) mobile and takes her ipod headset on off. (vi) To me, and many other parents my generation, (vii) this seems impossible way to work. (viii) 10. Error Correction At Haridwar, the first thing that hit the eye hit hits is the presence for the Ganga. (a) But look around and away to water (b) and the second thing that is strike the eye (c) are the amount of constructions on the river side (d) and a ghats. There are bridges, pillars staircases (e) that seem in lead to nowhere. To take a dip on (f) the river, one must hang on to chains that (g) has been fixed to the stairs. (h) Re-arrange into meaningful sentences- 1. Eg. many Indians sandalwood/to be/is considered/sacred by/ Ans Sandalwood is considered to be sacred by many Indians. 1. the sandalwood/comes/oil/tree/the sandal/of Mysore/from 2. of sandalwood/the commercial/tipu Sultan / recognized /significance 3. for the/monopolized/he then/the trade/state 4. the sandal tree/called the/was/then/royal tree/ 2. (i) things/it/in the/right/ to see / perspective/ is important (ii) a lot of/is / coming up/ this/week/action/there is (iii) Sun/to/ house/the/of/moved/gains / has (iv) front/there/better/opportunities/shall be/ on the/ career 3. (a) the dustbin/a robber/hide/inside/managed to (b) into/a few/the air/he felt himself/lifted/being/hours later (c) in which/garbage truck/hiding/on a /was/the dustbin/he was (d) himself/in/another/way/this/he/prison/found/in 4. (i) Rama s / advice / decided / mother / the Guru s / to follow (ii) very / Rama / time / hard / for a / prayed / long (iii) about / Kali / after / before him / a week / appeared (iv) into / saw her / burst / when Rama / a laughter / he 5. eg. : win / the / you / if / play / can / you / well / game You can win, if you play the game well. (a) at / is not / working / late / night / for health / good (b) is / sleep / to / it / important / get / sufficient (c) of / can / to / lack / sleep / lead / depression 6. Example : in/the cactus/very hot,/grows/dry places The cactus grows in very hot, dry places. (a) do not/leaves/have/they/but/spiny needles (b) flowers/and/bloom/some of them/cacti/at night/are big (c) absorb/from fog/water/in the air/cacti can 7. e.g. came / months / me / for eight / to teach / he For eight months he came to teach me.

5 (a) algebra and / a week / me / geometry / twice / he taught (b) very poor / subjects / I was / in these / earlier (c) very / now / proficient / have become / in them / I is its / remarkable feature / preciousness / the most / of time 2. opportunities /of golden / every moment / thousands / brings with it 3. slip away / not allow / we must / time to / such precious 9. E.g. since times immemorial/have been respected/teachers. Techers have been respected since times immemorial. (a)a special / child s life / in every / teachers hold / place (b)for his or her / it is they / in the society / who prepare / life / the child (c) progressive society / teachers are / of a sound / one of the / and / main pillars 10. (a) were / on the / Ram / standing / and / beach / Sham (b) at the / waves / were / rising and falling / they / looking (c) a boat / a wave / they / top of / saw / on the (d) the wave / up and down / was / with / it / going (e) in the / two men / there / sitting / were / boat Reported Speech 1. Uma : Did you like the movie? Suman : Yes, I liked it. You see, the storyline is very interesting Uma : Karuna told me that it has very good music Suman : Yes, Karuna is right and of course it has excellent photography too. Uma asked Suman (a). Suman told her that (b) as it had a very interesting storyline. Uma said that she had been told by Karuna that (c) Suman said that Karuna was right and added that (d). 2. Neetu : Hi, Suresh! How are you? Suresh : I am looking for a suitable job Neetu : What kind of job are you interested in? Suresh : I am interested in teaching. Neetu : Would you mind going abroad? Neetu on meeting Suresh asked him how he was. Suresh replied that he(a). Neetu asked (b). Suresh replied (c). Neetu asked (d). 3. Mother : Have you been studying all night, son? Son : Yes, mamma. Mother : Take rest for at least an hour before your exam. Son : Ok, mamma, but I am not as tired as you think. Still, I shall take some rest. Mother : After resting you ll feel fresh and will be able to do your exam well. (i) The mother asked her son if. The son said that he had been. The mother advised her son (ii) before his exam. The son agreed and told her that (iii). However, he agreed to take some rest. The mother assured him that (iv) his exam well. 4. Doctor : I hope you can read. Patient : You may think it is funny but I can t. Doctor : Then why should I treat your eyes? Patient : I believe illiterates too need eyes to see. The doctor told the patient (a). The patient said that (b). The doctor asked (c). The patient replied that illiterates too need eyes to see. 5. Customer : Can I have a bottle of juice? Shopkeeper: Sorry, we only have milk bottles. Customer : When will it be available? Shopkeeper: I can give it to you tomorrow. Customer : Thank you, then I will come tomorrow. The customer asked the shopkeeper (a). The shopkeeper apologized and said (b) The customer wanted to know (c). The shopkeeper said that (d). The customer thanked him and said that he would come the next day.

ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE QUESTION BANK ( )

ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE QUESTION BANK (2017-18) SECTION B: WRITING AND GRAMMAR (30 Marks) Q1. You are Sonal/ Samkit of Vidyanjali Public School, Lucknow. You have seen an advertisement in The Times of India