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Grammar Worksheet - 1

The document is a grammar worksheet containing various exercises related to sentence completion, error identification, verb forms, and reported speech. It includes tasks for students to practice their grammar skills through dialogues, fill-in-the-blanks, and comparisons of literary works. Additionally, it features long questions analyzing themes and symbolism in poems and stories.

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The document is a grammar worksheet containing various exercises related to sentence completion, error identification, verb forms, and reported speech. It includes tasks for students to practice their grammar skills through dialogues, fill-in-the-blanks, and comparisons of literary works. Additionally, it features long questions analyzing themes and symbolism in poems and stories.

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GRAMMAR WORKSHEET -1

i .Read the conversation between a doctor and his patient. Complete


the sentence by

reporting the dialogue.

Inspector: What are the arrangements made by the school for feeding these
children?

Principal: Each one of the students is given a nutritious mid-day meal every
day.

To the query of the inspector about the arrangements made by the school to
feed the

children, the Principal replied that _____.

ii Complete the given sentence, by filling in the blank with the


correct option:

Rohit _____ when we arrived at the party.

(a) had already left (b) has already left (c) have already left (d) was
already left

iii Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line.

__________ orchestra band that you called has arrived.

a. an b. a c. the d. some

iv. Fill in the blank with the correct option to complete the sentence.

If we had seen you, we ____________ have stopped.

a) should b) would c) can d) may

v .Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the
correction for the following sentence:

A regiment of soldiers are well-equipped by the country.

Option No. Error Correction

(a) are is (b) equipped equip (c) that those (d) of at

vi Complete the sentence using the correct form of the verb given in
the bracket.
They ____________ the work when the teacher entered the class. (finish) 1

vii Complete the given sentence, by filling in the blank with the
correct option:

Do you remember_________ of the questions asked in the interview?

(a) little (b) every (c) any (d) several

viii Choose the sentence in which the subject and verb agree.

A) Either Cassie or Marie pays the employees this afternoon.

B) Either Cassie or Marie pay the employees this afternoon.

ix Transform the following direct speech into reported speech:

He asked, “Will you be coming?”

x Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the


sentence.

The bridge is being _____ at the moment, it can’t be used.

(a) repaired (b) repairing (c) repair (d) repairs

xi Select the correct option to complete the narration of the


dialogue between Radha and

Shikha.

Radha: Do you know how to swim?

Shikha: Yes, I know. I have learnt it during this summer vacation.

Radha asked Shikha if/whether she knew how to swim. Then Shikha replied in

affirmative and also added that __________________.

(a) she had learnt it during that summer vacation

(b) she has learnt it during the summer vacation

(c) she have learnt it during the summer vacation

(d) she had learn it during the summer vacation

xii Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the
sentence.

Danny is clever. He ________ read when he was five.


(a) must (b) should(c) could (d) will

2. GRAMMAR

i Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option.

____ I borrow this pen from you?

(a) might (b) may (c) will (d) ought to

ii Read the conversation between a master and his worker. Complete


the sentence by

reporting the worker’s reply correctly.

Master: How are you feeling now?

worker: I am feeling better but I am not completely fine.

The master asked his worker how was he feeling then? The worker replied
that he

was feeling better but __________.

iii Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the
sentence.

My mother _____ my clothes at this time.

(a) is washing (b) was washing (c) has washing (d) will be washing

iv Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the
correction for the

following line.

A little political thinkers think that liberty and equality can’t go together.

Option No. Error Correction

(a) A little Some (b) think thinks (c) can’t couldn’t (d) that those

v Complete the given sentence, by filling in the blank


with the correct option:

Many researchers _____ how small business owners can be successful beyond
the

initial few years in business

(a) have studied (b) has studied

(c) had studied (d) is studied

vi Transform the following direct speech into reported speech:

He said, “Ravi, why are you sounding so depressed today ?”

vii Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the
sentence.

The news I heard just now is so strange that you _____ not believe it.

(a) will

(b) could

(c) might

(d) shall

viii Identify the error in the given sentence, from a story published
in a popular

magazine and supply the correction.

The man went out for no other reason than to have the pleasure of feeling
the rain

over his body, and when he returned, he was thoroughly wet.

Use the given format for your response.

ix Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line.

However honest he _____, I do not trust him.

(a) is (b) may be (c) might be (d) could be

x Sushila shared some information with Uma about a visit to a zoo.


Report Uma’s

question.
Did you see the Royal Bengal Tiger?

xi Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in the
brackets.

Make hay while the sun _________ (shine).

xii Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the
correction.

There are a little countries in the world where the population is not growing
fast. 1

Use the given format for your response

RTC

Some say the world will end in fire,

Some say in ice.

From what I’ve tasted of desire

I hold with those who favor fire.

But if it had to perish twice,

I think I know enough of hate

To say that for destruction ice

Is also great

And would suffice.

i Choose the CORRECT statement about the given poem.

a) Fire and ice are images—they help the readers visualise the power of

nature over man.

b) Fire and ice are symbols—not of natural disasters, but of humanity’s ability

to create disasters of its own.

c) Fire and ice are elements—not of Nature but man-made and possess the

ability to create havoc for mankind.


d) Fire and ice are agents—they change the thinking of mankind from
negative

to positive and bring harmony.

ii Select the option that correctly classifies the connotations for fire and ice,
as

suggested in the poem.

(1) rage (2) violence (3) indifference (4) hate (5) greed

a) Fire- 3,4; Ice- 1,2,5

b) Fire- 2, 5; Ice-1,3,4

c) Fire-1,3,5; Ice- 2, 4

d) Fire- 1,2,4; Ice- 3,5

iii The poem is a _________, put across by the poet.

a) powerful warning

b) heart-felt apology

c) earnest appeal

d) vengeful threat

iv Pick the option that is NOT TRUE about the poet according to the extract.

The poet

a) is inclined to believe that the world would most likely end with fire.

b) has heard divided opinions about the way the world would end in all

likelihood.

c) preaches love and kindness to combat the spread of hate among all.

d) declares the power of ice to be as destructive as that of fire.

v:Identify the most likely tone of the poet in the lines-

‘To say that for destruction ice/Is also great’.

a) sarcastic

b) serious
c) amused

d) celebrator

Fire and Ice Q3 (A) i) b ii) d iii) a iv) c v) a

LONG QUESTIONS

1.The postmaster was a representative of God. Evaluate this


statement in the context of your understanding of ‘A Letter to God

1.In the context of the story "A Letter to God" by Gregorio Lopez Fuentes, the
postmaster embodies the qualities of compassion, empathy, and integrity,
which are often associated with a divine representative. - The postmaster
plays a crucial role in the narrative as he interacts with Lencho, who has
placed his faith in God to solve his problems. - He understands Lencho's
desperation, and the significance of the letter addressed to God, which
showcases his empathetic nature. - By responding to Lencho's letter, the
postmaster acts as a symbol of hope. - He collects money from his
colleagues, demonstrating human kindness and solidarity, a reflection of
divine attributes. - He chooses to support Lencho rather than dismiss his
plea, indicating that compassion can manifest through one's actions.
Lencho’s unwavering faith in God is mirrored by the postmaster’s willingness
to assist him. - This relationship illustrates how individuals can embody
divine qualities by helping others in need.
Conclusion - The postmaster’s character in "A Letter to God" reinforces the
idea that people can act as representatives of God through their deeds. - His
actions remind readers that even in a world filled with challenges, kindness
and empathy can provide solace and support to those in distress.

2. The tiger in the poem ‘A Tiger in the Zoo’ presents a contrasting


image with the tiger in the poem ‘How to Tell Wild Animals’.
Compare and contrast the two tigers with reference to the way they
have been presented in both poems.

ANS.In the poem "A Tiger in the Zoo" by Leslie Norris and "How to Tell Wild
Animals" by Carolyn Wells, the two tigers are presented in starkly contrasting
ways, reflecting different themes and tones.

In "A Tiger in the Zoo", the tiger is confined in a cage, symbolizing a loss of
freedom and natural behavior. The poet describes the tiger as "a locked-up
tiger," whose powerful energy and grace are stifled by captivity. The tiger's
majestic form, once able to roam freely, now stands still, pacing back and
forth in its limited space. The poem highlights the contrast between the
tiger’s wild nature and the restrictive, unnatural environment of the zoo.

On the other hand, in "How to Tell Wild Animals", the tiger is depicted
humorously as a part of the poem’s playful exploration of how to identify
different wild animals. The poem presents the tiger with a lighthearted tone,
with the suggestion that one can tell a tiger by its "striped coat" and "savage
look." The tiger here is part of a whimsical catalog of dangerous creatures,
focusing more on physical characteristics than the creature's emotional state
or natural habitat.

The poems Norris and Wells depict the tiger’s state in captivity, highlighting
its confinement, while Wells celebrates its wild spirit in its natural
environment, offering different perspectives on the tiger’s nature, and
highlighting the effects of captivity and its wild spirit. In Carolyn Wells’ poem
‘How to Tell Wild Animals’, the tiger is depicted as a symbol of wildness and
fierceness, showcasing its strength, agility, and instinctual prowess. This
contrasts with Norris’s tiger, which is depicted as a captive animal.

3.The poem TREES ends on a note of victory, both in a literal and


symbolic sense.

OR

The Trees” is a symbolic poem, and Adrienne Rich has used trees as
a metaphor for human beings. What do they symbolize? Explain.
or

The poem ‘Trees’ appears to be about trees, environment,


deforestation and afforestation. On a deeper level we discover that
Adrienne Rich is expressing her concern about women and their
emancipation. Elaborate with reference to the poem. [CBSE 2020-
21]

The Trees," by Adrienne Rich, is a short symbolic poem focusing on the


movement of trees that are initially indoors but seeking to escape to freedom
in the forest. The trees represent nature but also the nature of being—
womanhood. The poem has a symbolic meaning- the trees are an extended
metaphor for women.

Literally, the trees, long confined within human spaces, break free and return
to their natural habitat. Their movement signifies the triumph of nature over
human-imposed restrictions, highlighting the unstoppable force of life
seeking freedom.

In The Trees, Adrienne Rich uses trees as a powerful metaphor for human
beings, particularly for women and their struggle for freedom. Symbolically,
the trees represent women who have been suppressed by patriarchal norms
and confined within domestic spaces. Just as the trees break through the
barriers of walls and glass, women, too, break free from societal restrictions
that have long denied them equality and independence. Just as the trees are
meant to grow in the open rather than being trapped indoors, human beings
also long for independence, self-expression, and natural growth. The imagery
of movement and escape reflects their journey toward empowerment and
liberation.

The silent rebellion of the trees represents the quiet yet powerful resistance
of individuals who refuse to remain constrained. Their movement towards
freedom reflects the larger theme of breaking barriers and reclaiming one’s
rightful place in the world.The poem thus conveys a powerful message of
resilience and triumph. It celebrates the victory of nature reclaiming its
rightful space and of women asserting their identity and freedom, making it
a strong statement on breaking barriers and achieving independence.

Q4.How far the poetess Adrienne Rich is successful in using


symbolism and imagery in her poem THE TREES . CBSE 2022

Adrienne Rich’s poem The Trees is a masterpiece of symbolism and imagery,


effectively conveying themes of freedom, oppression, and renewal. The
poet uses trees as a metaphor for human beings, particularly women,
who struggle to break free from societal restrictions and reclaim their
independence.

Use of Symbolism:

Rich masterfully employs trees as symbols of oppressed individuals,


especially women confined by patriarchal norms. The house in the poem
represents a restrictive society where they feel trapped, while the forest
symbolizes freedom and self-discovery. The act of the trees leaving the
house signifies rebellion, change, and the pursuit of identity.

Use of Imagery:

The poet’s use of vivid imagery brings the struggle for liberation to life. She
describes the movement of trees in a way that makes them seem almost
human:
 “The trees are stumbling forward into the night” – This image
gives a sense of urgency and determination as the trees escape
confinement.

 “Their leaves strain toward the glass” – This powerful image


suggests a desperate attempt to break free from barriers, much like
people trying to escape societal constraints.

 “The night is fresh, the whole moon shines” – The fresh night and
shining moon symbolize hope, new beginnings, and the promise
of freedom.

Effectiveness of Symbolism and Imagery:

Through her use of symbolism and imagery, Rich successfully transforms


a simple scene of trees growing out of a house into a deeper metaphor for
human liberation. The poem resonates with readers, encouraging them to
reflect on social norms, personal freedom, and the importance of
breaking barriers. The poetess not only highlights the struggle but also
instills a sense of hope and renewal, making her message both powerful
and inspiring.

4. “…every drop of water must be, so to speak, extended and


spread about the place…” Describe Maxwell’s observation regarding
Mij with reference to the given quote. (Elaborate your answer using
some instances from the lesson)

aNS. Gavin Maxwell observed that Mij, his pet otter, had an extraordinary
fascination with water. The quote “…every drop of water must be, so to
speak, extended and spread about the place…” perfectly describes Mij’s
playful and energetic nature.

Mij never simply drank water; instead, he treated it as a source of endless


amusement. Whether in a bathtub, a puddle, or a natural water body, he
would splash, dive, and swirl around, ensuring that water was scattered
everywhere. In Maxwell’s bathroom, he would turn the bathtub into a
playground, plunging in and out with excitement. Even the smallest trickle of
water fascinated him, and he would spread it around with his paws, making a
mess in the process.
This observation highlights Mij’s lively and mischievous personality, as well
as his deep connection with water. His antics brought joy to Maxwell,
strengthening the unique bond between them.

GRAMMAR WORKSHEET 1-ANSWERS

I. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed.


1x10

i Each one of the students was given a nutritious mid-day meal every day .

ii) a.Had already left

iii c) The

iv b) would

v a) are is

vi They had finished the work when the teacher entered the class. (finish)

vii Do you remember any of the questions asked in the interview?

viii A. Either Cassie or Marie pays the employees this afternoon.

ix Transform the following direct speech into reported speech:

He asked, “Will you be coming?”

He asked if I would be coming.

x .(a) repaired

xi (a) she had learnt it during the summer vacation

xii. could

II. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed.


1x10

i.(b) may

ii was not completely fine.

iii (a) is washing

iv (a) A little Some

(b) think thinks


(c) can’t couldn’t

(d) that those

v (a) have studied

vi. Ans: He asked Ravi why he was sounding so depressed that day.

vii (a) will

viiiAns: Error: over Correction: on

ix (a) is

x Ans: Uma asked Sushila if/whether she had seen the Royal Bengal Tiger.

xi Ans: Shines

xii Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction.

Error: a little Correction: a few

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