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1 The Nouns
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Underline the nouns in the passage given below. Also state their kinds:
Ans. Illegal hunting of wild animals is common in our country. Elephants and
rhinos are killed regularly for their ivory and horn; tigers and leopards for
their pelts. But the state governments have not shown much indication to
curb wild-scale poaching. The brave Bishnois have been championing the
cause of wild life and nature since time immemorial. As a group they have
resisted and hunting in their areas.
B. Fill the correct nouns in the following sentences :
Ans. 1. Sita is a brilliant girl.
2. We always cook food before we eat it.
3. We saw a flock of sheep in the street.
4. Sweets are made of milk.
5. There was a large crowd in the fair.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Underline the nouns in the following passage and classify them as
countable and uncountable :
C U U C
Ans. Normally I have a banana and some coffee for breakfast. My sister prefers
U C U
to have some milk and a boiled egg. My mother has just or and toast. Only
U U C
my father has a comfortable breakfast every day. He usually has a cup of
U C U U C
tea, two toasts with butter, jam and some fruits.
B. Cross the words which are not required :
Ans. 1. There are ten poems/poetry 7 in this book.
2. Much/many7 rice is/are7 grown in India.
3. Mohan has two bags of sugar/sugars 7 in his shop.
7
4. All the people/peoples cried for freedom.
7
5. These bones are made of irons/iron.
C. Match the following units of measurements in Column A with the
countable and uncountable nouns in Column B :

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Ans. A B
1. a bag of (a) sugar
2. a bottle of (b) matches
3. a kilo of (c) bread
4. a box of (d) bananas
5. a loaf of (d) potato wafers
D. Change the following sentences from singular to plural :
Ans. 1. They are not fond of reading.
2. The ants carry grains of rice for a long distance.
3. They wanted to buy oil paintings.
4. The sceneries around these villages are breathe taking.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Make abstract nouns from the following words :
Ans. bear bearing just justice weak weakness
add addition reject rejection agree agreement
do doing lose loss punish punishment
laugh laughter appear appearance solve solution
B. Fill in the blanks with abstract nouns formed from the words given in
brackets :
Ans. 1. What is your son's height?
2. The flying of the bird is very beautiful.
3. His knowledge of many languages is amazing.
4. There is wisdom in the old man's advice.
5. She failed again. Her failure was never expected.
C. Correct the following sentences :
Ans. 1. There is much rice in my bowl. 2. Do we have many spoons.
3. Teacher has a lot of knowledge. 4. The builder has a few bricks.
5. Did Aman has many choices? 6. How many boys have failed?
7. Do we have many spoons? 8. I don't think he eats much bread.

2 The Pronoun
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Fill in the table :

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Ans. Subject Object Possessive Possessive Reflexive
Pronouns Pronouns Adjectives Pronouns Pronouns
I me my Mine Myself
You you Your your, yours Yourself
He his His His himself
She Her Her her, hers Herself
It it Its its Itself
We us Our Ours ourselves
You You Your Yours yourself
They Them their Theirs Themselves
B. Fill in the blanks with the correct pronouns :
Ans. 1. The birds flew over the house. Did the children see them? No, they did
not see them.
2. The teacher said to Shiela, “Please tell all the girls to come into the
room immediately since I want to teach them.”
3. The pupils said to the teacher. “Sir, we want you to teach us the use of
prepositions.”
4. The teacher said to Raman, “Why are you late again? Didn't I tell you
to come to school in time?” Raman said, “I am sorry. I am late, sir.
Please excuse me this time.”
5. The king said to the queen. “Please take these jewels and put them
carefully in a box. Then come back to me and I will tell you why you
must keep them carefully.”
C. Rewrite the sentences, replacing the underlined words with personal
and possessive pronouns. Make any other changes the sentences may
require :
Ans. 1. Mala has lost the bunch of keys. It belongs to us.
2. He thought that the murals were magnificent.
3. This book is not mine. So it yours? Yes, it belongs to us.
4. Give the pens to the girl. These belong to her.
5. This is Grandfather's cabin. We are living in it.
6. Tell Ronald to take it to the laundry.
7. Mohini has forgotten to bring her umbrella so Tina gave hers.
8. They put it on the table.
9. The clock belongs to them but they have given it to my mother.
D. Underline the relative pronoun and circle their antecedents in the
following sentences "
Ans. 1. God helps those who help themselves.
2. It is only donkey that bray.
3. Bring me the clothes which the washerman has washed.
4. This is the man whose mother died.
5. Is this the cut that you broke?
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 6. We love those person who are kind to us.
7. Ashoka was the wisest king that evern lived.
8. This is the juggle whom we saw yesterday.
9. The child whose parents are dead is called an orphan.
E. Join together each of the following pairs of sentences by means of a
relative pronoun :
Ans. 1. He is a rogue whom no one trust.
2. My brother's is dead when I loved.
3. That is the man whom we saw yesterday.
4. These are the boys whose parents here.
5. Bali stole the pen that was punished.

3 The Adjectives
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Underline the adjectives in the following sentences and say what kind
they are. One has been done for you :
Ans. 2. Our team went to Jaipur to play in the famous football tournament.
3. I know a funny little man.
4. Some men are rich but lazy, some women are poot but hard working.
5. How much money did you spend on food and which hotel did you stay
in Manali?
6. A Chinese lady was standing in the fifteenth row.
7. This is not your book, it belongs to the quiet little girl sitting behind
you.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with the correct degree of adjectives given in the
brackets :
Ans. 1. Do you need more time than a day?
2. There is more truth in your statement.
3. Our team has better batsmen than bowlers.
4. The weather in Bangalore is better than that in Rajasthan.
5. June is the hottest month of the year.
6. Lead is the heaviest of all metals.

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 Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Select the correct word from the alternatives given in the brackets :
3
Ans. 1. Our guests left by the (last, latest) train.
3
2. These days currency notes have (much, more) attraction than values.
3
3. Who is (more, most) graceful, Kasim or Karan?
3 of the two boys.
4. Raghav is (wises, wiser)
3
5. Deepika is my (elder, older) sister.
3
6. Khali is (stronger, strongest) than any man in our city.
3
7. Your parents know you (better, best) than any outsider.
3 police station.
8. The thief was taken to the (next, nearest)
B. Fill in the blanks with elder, older, oldest, latest, last, nearest, next,
latter, further, or farther :
Ans. 1. My house is next to the river.
2. Rubal is elder than her brother.
3. Of the two brothers Sanket is the oldest.
4. Don't go farther into the forest.
5. His house is next to mine.
6. The newspaper gave me latest details of the incident.
7. The oldest man in the world was 115 years old.
8. Please take action without further delay.

4 The Modals
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Fill in the blanks choosing the correct modal given in the brackets :
Ans. 1. Would you lend me some money?
2. We should not waste our time in gossips.
3. It may rain today.
4. They might go to the cinema.
5. Would you have tea or coffee?
6. She would not enter my class. I have forbidden her.
7. We should go to the school by taxi; it is getting late.
8. You should look after your parents.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
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(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Fill in the blanks with correct modals :
Ans. 1. Rita's mother can also sing.
2. You must report to the enquiry counter before the interview begins.
3. The doctors did all that they could to save the patient.
4. You may start writing now.
5. The rich need not worry much for getting the necessities of life.
6. Can I go to office, today?
7. May I take a day's leave tomorrow?
B. Complete these sentences with need, used to, ought to, dare or must :
Ans. 1. I need to argue with him about the issue.
2. Nafisa must speak more carefully to her teacher.
3. How dare you enter my room?
4. One must obey the traffic rules.
5. Need I be bothered about this problem?
6. I must submit my home work copy tomorrow.
7. He ought to speak the truth.
8. He used to do this heavy work.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Rewrite the following sentences using the verb 'Have to' :
Ans. 1. The developing countries have to sign the treaty.
2. The wife have to sell her ornaments.
3. Dinesh have to work hard for his living.
4. They have to postpone the exam.
5. The family have to leave the city.
6. If it rains, we have to stay indoors.
7. It is importance for us to have left at once.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Complete the following sentences with mustn't, don't have to, can't
and couldn't :
Ans. 1. We mustn't talk with one another while crossing the road.
2. The child tried but couldn't reach the toy.
3. The passengers couldn't save themselves, it was a serious accident.
4. Everything is right now. Things can't be better.
5. The child has already had its food, it mustn't be hungry now.

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 6. That water is very cold now. You mustn't go for swimming today.
7. You don't have to wear a uniform in a college.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with mustn't or ought not to :
Ans. 1. TV channels mustn't show vulgar programmes.
2. You ought not to interfere in the personal affairs of others.
3. You ought not to give uninvited suggestions to others.
4. Factory owners mustn't pollute the environment.
5. You mustn't leave your parents unattended.
6. A student ought not to write his/her roll number inside the answer-
sheet.
7. We mustn't talk among ourselves when our teacher is saying
something.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with needn't have or didn't need :
Ans. 1. There was plenty of work, you needn't have left the office.
2. She woke up early, she didn't need to hurry.
3. You have got 60% marks, so you didn't need to worry.
4. She needn't have rushed, she could have taken her time.

5 The Non-Finite Verbs

Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with the infinitive and bare infinitive forms of the
verbs given in brackets :
Ans. 2. The small girl tried to solve the problem.
3. Please left her dance and sing on the stage.
4. Let your sister eat the bigger piece of cake.
5. I would rather wait there for an hour than to late.
6. They made him to in the sun as a punishment.
7. You dare not to arrive late for your appointment with the Principal.
8. The teacher made the student to show her how to work out the sum.

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 Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given in
brackets :
Ans. 2. I am too happy to hear my favourite song from you.
3. It is necessary for students to work hard.
4. Rashmi was to angry to talk properly.
5. We know that Gandhiji to be a great leader to fight against British
using non-violence.
6. I am too tired to work any more.
7. It is very important into believe in what you are doing.
8. You are too late to late join the class now.
9. Every team must have a captain to lead the team on the field.
10. It is dangerous to cross the road without paying attention to the signal.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with the present on past participle of the verbs given
in brackets :
Ans. 2. Do not write on the tearing page.
3. Why do you have this disturbing look on your face?
4. Dristhi still has pain in her breaking arm.
5. Are you trying hard enough?
6. I love to watch the twinkling stars at night.
7. Himesh caught up with the speedy bus.
8. Please, take your seat in the waiting hall.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Join the following sentences with the appropriate participle forms of
the verbs :
Ans. 2. We noticed the boys playing in the ground.
3. You may leave the mess after cleaning it.
4. I went to bed after eating my dinner.
5. Ratan played with his sister finishing his homework.
6. Smriti entered the room after taking her shoes off.
7. George got a great job after finishing his MBA at 11M.
8. She decided to buy an apartment after going round the neighbourhood
for some time.
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 Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Underline the infinitives, participles and gerunds in the following
sentences :
Ans. 1. They decided to go on a picnic.
2. Smoking is prohibited here.
3. The new law forbids cutting of trees.
4. Shravan loves to play basketball.
5. What did Hanuman ask the demon to do?
6. We saw him stealing your money.
7. To see is to believe.
8. Playing cards is his hobby.
9. Gambling is a bad habit.
10. Have you heard the story of the dancing wolves?

6 The Preposition
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Ans. 1. Christmas is celebrated in December.
2. They will come back within a week.
3. By the time you reach the cinema hall, I'll have bought the tickets.
4. I was born on Ist of October.
5. People go to religious places at Diwali.
6. It is the spring season in March.
7. The militants gave a tough fight but gave up in the end.
8. She is leaving before the end of the month.
9. We have holidays in December.
10. The patient has been suffering since Monday.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions of place and direction :
Ans. 1. Can you travel through a jungle at night?
2. We can go out as my project is near completion.
3. During the recess period, the students rush into the ground.
4. The child hid itself behind its mother.
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 5. Distribute these mangoes among these five children.
6. There was a dog walking beside us.
7. I go to school on foot.
8. Both the sisters have a good understanding between them.
9. There is a hotel near our hostel.
10. Can you run along a road barefooted.
B. Complete the following passage with suitable prepositions :
Ans. There is a park (a) near my house. It is one of the best parks (b) in the
city. The people of various age-groups come (c) into this park. The garden
has grown flower beds (d) beside the passage. The people come (e) into
the park (f) in the morning and (g) in the evening. We see some senior
citizens sitting in the park (h) at noon also. In these days of competition,
nobody wishes to (i) behind in the matter of show off. Some people come
here only to show off their clothes. Yoga classes are also held (j) in this
park. We are proud of our park.
C. Complete the following interview with the help of suitable
prepositions :
Ans. Neha : May I come (a) in sir?
Member : Yes, please be seated (b) in this chair.
Tripti : Thank you, Sir.
Member : Were you born (c) in a city or (d) in a village?
Tripti : Sir, I was born (e) in Chandigarh.
Member : Is it (f) in the North or West?
Tripti : It is (g) in the North, Sir.
Member : Is there any important city (h) between Chandigarh and
New Delhi?
Tripti : It is Panipat, Sir?
Member : Which historical incident took place (i) at Panipat?
Tripti : Two battles of Panipat, Sir.
Member : Were there any problems (j) through which you had to
pass?
Tripti : Sir, there is no such problem which can come (k) across us
if we have determination.
D. Complete the following passages with the help of suitable prepositions
(Place and Direction) :
Ans. 1. One of my friends lives (a) in Himachal Pradesh. You know many
villages (b) in Himachal Pradesh are situated (c) on the hills. Life
there is not a cup of tea. These people have to climb (d) up these hills
many times. They do not suffer from obesity because they have to go
(g) through thick forests. Sometimes, they see some beasts just (h)
near them. There is hardly any distance (i) in front of them. But
usually these beasts never attack if they are not attacked or obstructed
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 (j) towards their way.
2. There are three types of men. First, those who run (a) beyond fashions.
They are called creatures of fashions. Second, those run (b) along
fashions. Third, those who run (c) behind fashions. These people do
not run (d) along with fashions and hence are called orthodox. But we
must be aware of the changes taking place (e) around us. Those who
step (f) along times, march (g) up in life but those who do not in run
with the times lag (h) behind in the race of life. We should go (i)
along the requirements of time and leave (j) behind our orthodox
ideas. History of humanity clearly shows that those people who
surrender (k) before the challenges of life are crushed (l) under the
debris of time.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition :
Ans. 1. What is the time by your watch?
2. He presided at the meeting.
3. There is honesty among thieves as well.
4. Distribute these bananas between two brothers.
5. You must reach the place before sunset.
6. She came and sat beside her husband.
7. The snake crawled into its hole.
8. The people have been arriving at the station until 8 o'clock.
9. I started from my house by 6 o'clock in the morning.
10. Inspite being punished he was also fined.
11. I asked him to put the box on the table near the window.
12. I will go and sit beside my grandmother who is in next room.
13. The bowl is made of silver and will be on display in the museumon
Monday.
14. The sum of money was too small to be divided among thirty men.
15. Beside famous actors, many sportsmen will also participate in the
opening ceremony.
B. Choose suitable words given in the brackets :
3
Ans. 1. We returned from the picnic (after/since) three days.
3
2. Please, open the book (at/on) page fifty.
3
3. We went to our house (on/by) foot.
3 her accident.
4. I have not met her (since/after)
3
5. Health is preferable (to/then) wealth.
3
6. The bird landed (to/upon) a branch.

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 3
7. The children sat (on/upon) the ground.
3
8. One should live (in/within) one's means.
3
9. Our examinations begin (on/in) Monday.
3
10. The snake was killed (by/with) a stick.
3
11. She is sitting (between/among) her parents.
3
12. She has been ill (since/for) last night.
C. In the paragraph given below, some prepositions have been
incorrectly used. Rewrite the paragraph using the correct
prepositions. You may also just omit prepositions when they are not
required.
Ans. Beside the nursery is a garden that is tended by an oldman. Beside the
garden there is a church. On Sundays many people came into the church.
For the service some of the people enter into the garden. At one corner of
the garden, there is a small pond of water lilies. The garden is open to the
public for four hours in the morning. The old gardener lives in a cottage
behind the church. The priests of the church very fond of him. Yesterday,
the priests were shocked to find that his cottage was empty. A bunch of
keys was on the table near the window. His coat was hanging by a hook
on the wall.

7 The Conjunction
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate Conjunctions :
Ans. 1. Books and papers were scattered every where.
2. Take heed else you should fall.
3. Grammar is a valuable also.
4. Its is neither clever nor sensible to laugh at others.
5. It was a beautiful, as well as effective film.
6. It is still not good enough still it has to be improved.
7. I will read that book since you recommend it.
8. Strike while the iron is hot.
9. I bought it as I needed it.
10. The girl is happy because she has stood first.
B. Join each pair of the following sentences by means of a suitable
conjunction :
Ans. 1. Jignesh is intelligent but he is very lazy.
2. Speak clearly or you will be misunderstood.
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 3. Rahul did not succeed though he worked hard.
4. I fell asleep because I was very tired.
5. It is raining heavily so I will my raincoat.
6. Vinita acted in the school play and became famous instantly.
7. He ran fast even then he missed the bus.
8. The rabbit was fast but the tortoise was steady.
C. Rewrite each of these pairs of sentences as one sentence, using the
Conjunction given brackets :
Ans. 1. Rita will go to play because she will finish her home work.
2. He was not only fine but also sent to prison.
3. It is raining since take an umbrella with you.
4. The police arrived after the thief had fled.
5. If you turn to the right, you will see the bank.
6. Either I will come on Monday or on Sunday.
7. As soon as he saw the warden, he ran away.
8. They do not have much time therefore they must work hard.
D. Fill in the blanks with appropriate Conjunctions :
Ans. 1. They talked whereas the teacher taught.
2. The child did nothing else but cry.
3. She is as intelligent than her brother.
4. I would rather die but beg.
5. As you sow, so shall you reap.
6. If I were you, I would not do it.
E. Complete the following sentences with suitable Conjunctions :
Ans. 1. He is both strong and nice.
2. Make haste while the Sun shines.
3. Though he is rich still he is not contented.
4. The pen is mightier than the sword.
5. Wait till the light is green.
6. A month has passed since he called on me.
F. Fill in the blanks with appropriate Conjunctions :
Ans. 1. Slow and steady wins the race.
2. It looks that if it would rain.
3. Give me some medicine or I'll die.
4. You can't leave this place until you work is complete.
5. I can't buy a car because I am not rich.
6. We do exercise so that we may keep healthy.
7. He worked very hard even then he failed.
8. He will never win however much he may try.

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 8 Tense (Present)
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate verbs to make sentences in the
simple present tense :
Ans. 1. The train reach Patna station at 4.30 a.m.
2. There are countless stars in the sky.
3. Rakesh plays football every evening.
4. Send the children to the park.
5. On Sundays we often go for dinner.
6. The Sun rises in the east.
7. Babies look beautiful when they laugh.
8. The Great wall us in China.
9. Cross the road only when the light is green.
10. Andy always keeps things scattered in the house.
B. Match the words in Column A with the suitable words in Column B :
Ans. Column A Column B
1. Man proposes leads us to the grave.
2. The wise men wait for none.
3. Every breath and God disposes.
4. Nothing succeeds never disagree.
5. Only the brave like success.
6. A burnt child dreads the fire.
7. Time and tide deserve the fair.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Look at the picture given below. Then complete the details by using
the present continuous tense. Use the verbs given in the box :
Ans. Today the students are giving for our school fete. Let's go and see what is
organising on in the school campus. The first stall is of HIT 'N' WIN.
Some students are hitting a target to win a prize. At the second stall we
see the people are looking into a magic mirror. They are laughing on
seeing their distorted faces. Let's see the most crowded stall. It is the
snacks stall. Children, adults and the parents are enjoying with each other.
They are jostling with each other. They are creating a great rush for fast
food. You can go to any stall and see the people are enjoying and crying
to their maximum. Inded, fetes are the gala days.
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B. Complete the following passage by using the correct forms of the
verbs (simple present or present continuous) given in the brackets :
Ans. My father usually goes to his office on his scooter. He gets ready before
8.30 a.m. and reaches his office at 9.00 a.m. But today his scooter has
broken down that is why, he is going by bus. He is walking fast because
the bus-stop is at a distance from our house. He is looking at his watch as
he steps forward. He knows that a local bus takes at least 30 minutes to
reach his destination.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with the simple past or present perfect tense of the
verbs given in the brackets :
Ans. 1. She prepared her lesson when it was a holiday.
2. India opposed the WTO resolutions.
3. You have missed the bus. Now you will have to walk.
4. Jassi has worked my tele-serials so far.
5. I did not see her for two years. I wonder where she is.
6. They cannot go out because they have not finished their assignment.
7. I have completed this article but I do not have any stamps to post it to
the Editor.
8. She left her home at 8.00 a.m. and reached her school 9.00 a.m.
9. Unexpected rains spoiled the crops last week.
10. The film has began, we are a bit late.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with “since” or “for” :
Ans. 1. This boy has been suffering from TB since childhood.
2. This couple has been living in this apartment since their marraige.
3. The Parliament has been discussing the issue for three days.
4. The teachers have been taking extra classes since January.
5. This company has been constructing this over bridge for many years.
6. What have you been doing since morning?
7. Prices have been increasing since Diwali.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)

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 Fill in the blanks with the correct tense, present continuous or present
perfect continuous the verbs given in the brackets :
Ans. 1. My elder brother is studying at London School of Economics.
2. She has learned French because she wants to go to France.
3. The researchers are trying hard to fine a cure for AIDS for many
decades.
4. Look! The child is crawling towards the tank.
5. She has been winning many prizes for the last three years.
6. She has toy with the idea of joining fashion industry.
7. They are practising the song since 8 o'clock.

9 Tense (Past)
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with the simple past tense of the verbs given in the
brackets :
Ans. 1. Mr. Talwar taught us Chemistry.
2. The television programme did not get high rating.
3. There were days when a PC did cost a lot.
4. It was very cold, so my father did not take a bath with cold water.
5. Last year we drived to Manali for a holiday.
6. I did all this of my free will.
7. The child was scared that she hid herself behind the sofa.
8. Its wings were wet, so the bird did not.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Complete the passage with the simple past tense or the past
continuous tense forms of the verbs in the box :
Ans. I met an old friend of mine while we were travelling to Manali on a
holiday she noticed me while I in the queue to get into the compartment.
She came upto men when I was getting in.
While we chatted, we realised that we stayed at the same hotel.
At the hotel, she introduced her parents to me. She said that they are
moving to Canada soon. She invited me to visit her.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
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(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Rewrite the following passage using simple past or past perfect tense
of the verbs given in the brackets :
Ans. Last weekend we made a programme to go on a picnic. We were twenty
boys. GAnesh had collected money for this purpose. He arranged
everything. Early in the morning we collected at particular place. The bus
driver belonged to our neighbourhood. He was to reach the place on time.
The bus came and we boarded it. Some boy had arranged a drum. The
boys started singing. We reached the picnic spot after half an hour. After
putting all the necessary things on the ground we went for sight seeing.
Some other people had come there. There was a river. We did swimming.
We came out of the river after we thoroughly enjoyed fully. Now our
lunch was ready. It was such a delicious lunch that we enjoyed it
immensely. Evening made us think that it was time to go back to the city
of bus roads.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Rewrite the following sentences using past perfect continuous tense :
Ans. 1. Indians had been practising sati system for many centuries.
2. The AC had been making a strange sound for half an hour.
3. Oil prices had been going up for the last week.
4. The company had been an overbridge since 2007.
5. The newspapers had been publishing the news since last Monday.

10 Tense (Future)
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets :
Ans. 1. Who will play the bill for me?
2. We will reach in time if we go by car.
3. The school will remain closed tomorrow.
4. School I call you tonight?
5. It is cloudy, I hope it will rain today.
6. If she works properly, she will do wonders.
7. Weather permitting, we will celebrate the festival.
8. I shall always thank you for your timely help.
9. Who will address the meeting?
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 Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Rewrite the following sentences by replacing the words in colour with
the 'Going to' form of future :
Ans. 1. This MNC is going to plan a shopping mall here.
2. The Election Commission is going to hold elections in three phases.
3. Both the teams are going to play the final match tomorrow.
4. The Sharmas are going to leave for Mussoorie during vacation.
5. Our school is going to reopen on 8th July.
6. Don't take fired things. You are going to suffer from high blood
pressure.
7. The doctor is going to operate on his leg next week.
8. Our principal is going to address the merit holders.
9. We are going to shift our new house next month.
10. The dispute is so serious that the people are going to call the police.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Write ten sentences describing you dill do this weekend :
Ans. I am going to make a plan to go on picnic this weekend.
I informed about to some of my close friends.
We decided to go on cycles.
We selected the picnic spot near a river.
We took lunch and audio tapes to listen the music.
We did boating boxes there boating also.
We flied kites for entertainment.
We danced on music tunes.
We enjoyed our lunch and snacks.
We returned with evening in the happy mood.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with the future forms of the verbs given in the
brackets :
Ans. 1. The bus will leave in twenty minutes.
2. At this time next year, I will be studying at Cambridge.
3. If you come before noon, I will wait for you out of the library.
4. The doctor will be visiting your society next Friday.
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 5. The police will arrest the culprits.
6. If you visit us on Sunday, we probably will be practising on the piano.
7. They will spend the winter vacation in Goa.
8. They will shift to a posh colony next year.
9. I hope she will get the job.
10. She will post the letter for you.

11 The Determiners
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Fill in the blanks with a, an, or the where necessary :
Ans. 1. The Philosophy is a difficult subject because it is based on abstract
things.
2. There is always the misunderstanding between an old and young.
3. I like a rose the king of flowers. It has a unique attraction.
4. We went to a cinema hall to see the first show the film.
5. France is a European country. It is called the country fashion.
6. May I have the pleasure of getting a few of your busy minutes.
B. Tick (3) the correct option :
Ans. 1. (i) 2. (ii) 3. (i) 4. (iii).
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with this, that, these or those :
Ans. 1. Has this place attracted you the most?
2. These days, life has become very hectic.
3. These men are the divers.
4. These roads are wider than those roads.
5. This tree is worshipped in India.
6. These points you cannot ignore.
7. Those persons who dig graves for others fall in them themselves.
8. I can't solve all these sums.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with possessives :

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Ans. 1. You can keep your body fit if you take less fats.
2. Ms. Ria is satisfied with her placement.
3. Mr. Subramaniam is proud of his knowledge.
4. I am aware of my responsibilities as a citizen.
5. Buildings in Chandigarh have its own style.
6. A snake attacks a man only when it sees danger to its own life.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with either, neither, each or every :
Ans. 1. Every boy was present in the class.
2. Both the teams were strong, so neither team won the match.
3. A good teacher should try to appeal to every student.
4. Each student must pay the fine.
5. Each child is very dear to the parents.
6. Our GM checks every entry in the Account Book.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with some or any :
Ans. 1. In this zoo there are some rare animals.
2. Any book will serve my purpose.
3. She has some apples but does not have any oranges.
4. I went to the bank as I wanted some money.
5. Did the Vigilence Bureau catch any corrupt officials?
6. Only some political leaders are reliable.
7. There is hardly any one who can oppose the boss.
8. Is there any sense in wasting time?
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Fill in the blanks with little, a little, few, a few, or the few :
Ans. 1. The patient who was suffering from hypertension was advised a few
rest.
2. There is little hope of the survival of the AIDS patient.
3. Few friends he has have stood by him through thick and thin.
4. Only few persons can resist the temptation of money.
5. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

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 Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
B. Fill in the blanks with correct interrogatives :
Ans. 1. Whose essay was adjudged the best?
2. What time will you come back?
3. Which road leads to the stadium?
4. How many new players have been selected?
5. What activities give you happiness?
6. Which shopping Mall falls near to your house.
7. Which player has broken the previous record?

12 The Adverbs
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Choose the correct adverb from the box to complete the sentences
below :
Ans. All that I thought of at that moment was to bring the girl out of the fire
safety. I tried entering the compartment through the emergency window
initially and thricely through the half open door. It was really difficult
because the train was running fast. I jumped into the compartment through
the door thrice. I could not find the girl anywhere. I loudly called out for
her. Finally, I found her behind a sack full of sugar. She could partially
unconscious. She could hardly keep her eyes open. Throughly shook her
to wake her up. The fire was becoming ratter bad. I quickly held her tight
and jumped out of the train.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Complete the following sentences using good, well, fast, late, lately.
Ans. 1. Janavi can easily stand first in the race, she runs very fast.
2. Have you seen Prabhat lately?
3. Your result was very good.
4. Are you well now after taking the medicine?
5. Today the grandmother got up late.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
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(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Fill in the blanks with so, such, such a/an :
Ans. 1. We enjoyed our picnic because it was such a nice weather.
2. She was wonder-struck to see such buildings in Mumbai.
3. Don't work at night; you look so tired.
4. I like Sharmas and Saxenas. They are such a nice people.
5. Though he is very old, he is so quick that he can do anything nicely.
6. They are not worried because they so much spare money.
B. Fill in the blanks with suitable words :
Ans. 1. He spoke loud enough to be heard.
2. It is very late, but not too late to catch the train.
3. She waited for us very impatiently.
4. This news is too good to be true.
5. It is very hot outside.
6. Our school closed a fortnight ago.
7. She has been absent from school since last Monday.
8. The patient is much better today.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Place the Adverb (given in brackets) in a suitable position in the
sentence without emphasizing it :
Ans. 1. The cat disappeared mysteriously from view.
2. We searched everywhere for the book.
3. He does not refer often to a dictionary.
4. He has never heard of Marconi.
5. Have the workmen nearly finished painting the walls?
6. It was an extremely entertaining film.
7. They were hardly able to hear what he said.
8. She does not still play volleyball.
9. What Rakesh entirely said was untrue.
10. I think she painted the picture quite beautifully.

13 The Narration (Direct and Indirect)

Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Report the following in Indirect Speech :
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Ans. 1. She said to me that I was a nice fellow.
2. The doctor told that the patient had explained him the problem.
3. The teacher told me that I had not done well in the examination.
4. The poet said that the sweets are the uses of adversity.
5. The monitor said to Vikas that he was making a noise.
6. She said that it was time thought setting this issue.
7. We said that we are not to be blame for it.
B. Reporting the following in Direct Speech :
Ans. 1. Arun said, “I want to be a soldier.”
2. He said, “Sheena is singing a nice song.”
3. He said, “I have gone to visit a friend.”
4. I said to him, “You are a naughty boy.”
5. I said to him, “I have pleasure in granting his request.”
6. The judge said to thief, “You are a criminal.”
7. The convict confessed, “I am guilty and deserve the punishment.”
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Rewrite the following sentences in Indirect Speech :
Ans. 1. He told the stranger to go away.
2. The teacher ordered him to stand up.
3. Mom forbade John not to go there.
4. Rakesh politely requested his friend to lend him his scooter.
5. He forbade them not to disturb him go about their business.
6. Sunny politely requested to tell him the way to Red Fort.
7. The lawyed advised to forgive the man for his first mistake.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Turn the following into Indirect Speech :
Ans. 1. The manager asked whether he really like this job.
2. My sister asked me if I can lend her my dress.
3. The lecturer enquired the boy that why was he absent yesterday.
4. The librarian asked whetherhe would have got this book.
5. Leena asked me whether she could speak to me.
6. The master angrily asked that why I had disturbed him.
7. They inquired that when would I intend to pay them.
B. Report the following in Direct Speech :
Ans. 1. Radha asked Maya, “Are you going to Rita's party.”
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 2. Ramu asked Nitin, “Have you made a mistake.”
3. Hari asked, “When does film begin.”
4. Alice asked the stranger, “What do you want?”
5. The policeman inquired the girl, “Where are you going?”
6. He enquire of the taxi driver, “What is the shortest way back?”
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Rewrite the following sentences in Indirect Speech :
Ans. 1. The girl exclaimed that sky was beautiful.
2. The onlookers shouted with joy that it was a fine hit.
3. The mother said angrily that she hard often told him not to tell lies.
4. The old man cried bitterly that she had no one to support her.
5. The examiner expressed best of luck.
6. The woman cursed in grief that he had done a rash and bloody deed.
7. I asked the child that which game did he play best.
8. She exclaimed with sorrow that she would never steal again.
B. Report the following conversation in your own words :
Ans. The student asked the teacher respectfully (a) that how can be improve
his vocabulary. The teacher advised him. (b) The student asked the
teacher respectfully (a) Vocabulary. The teacher advised him (b) to read
books, newspapers and magazines. The student told him (c) that there
are many difficult words, and asked (d) how to remember them. The
advised. The student told him (c) that there are many difficult words,
and asked (d) how to find their. The teacher asked him (e) consult and
said (f) to discuss with your friends. The student informed him (g) that
he forgets. The teacher, then told him (h) to use them repeatedly in your
speech and writing.

14 The Voices : Active And Passive

Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with the Passive form of the verbs in the Simple
Present Tense :
Ans. 1. Peace is valued by all.
2. Better services are provided by metro train.
3. Hybrid cars are served in this workshop.
4. Which courses are offered as add-on courses?
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 5. Children upto the age of five are administered polio drops.
6. How much milk is added to a cup of tea?
7. Only cancer parents are treated here.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with the Passive form of the verbs in the Simple Past
Tense :
Ans. 1. The new film was released on Friday.
2. Interview are being held in the morning.
3. Tigers are found in India in a great number.
4. The deal was signed between India and America.
5. All the guests were treated nicely.
6. My friend was selected for the Republic Day Parade.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with the passive form of the verbs given in the
brackets. (simple future tense) :
Ans. 1. The result of this exam will be declared on the internet.
2. By when the offenders will be punished?
3. The latest reality show will be telecast on this channel.
4. Strict action will be taken against trespassers.
5. Monsoon session of the Parliament will be held w.e.f. 15th July.
6. When will this project be cleared?
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Fill in the blanks with passive form of the verbs in the present
continuous tense :
Ans. 1. The famous heroine is being interviewed for the TV channel.
2. The bill on Women's Reservation is being discussed in the Parliament.
3. Due to the fire all the nearby buildings are being vacated.
4. All the preparations for the Republic Day are being made.
5. Old computers are being updated.
6. When is the budget being presented in the Parliament?
7. Shops are being shut down by the protesters.
8. This book is being revised to improve it further.
9. Where the criminals being taken?
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 10. Merit scholars are being honoured.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with the passive form of the verbs in past continuous
tense :
Ans. 1. After the show the exit-gates were being closed.
2. All the roads to the Red Fort were being cardoned off.
3. A laptop was being provided by the college.
4. The old buildings were being pulled down in the city.
5. The note-books of the students were being signed.
6. The records of the company were being checked.
7. The players were being encouraged by all.
8. All the old road were being repaired.
9. At the police-check post all the vehicles were being checked.
10. The old house was being renovated.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with the Passive form of the verbs in the Present
Perfect Tense :
Ans. 1. Prices of petrol and diesel has been increased.
2. Has a holiday been declared by the authorities?
3. A warm welcome has been accorded to the leader.
4. A new deal has been signed between India and Russia.
5. Why your brother taken has been ignored?
6. A new project has been taken up by the company.
7. New designs for the buildings have been approved.
8. Many old parks have been beautified.
9. Sufficient money has been spared for a new car.
10. Who has been selected for this post?
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with the Passive form of the verbs in the Past Perfect
Tense :
Ans. 1. The building had already been vacated before it was engulfed in fire.
2. The letters had aleady been posted before he left for Delhi.
3. Had it already been away when you came back?
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 4. Why had it been posponed before his arrival?
5. In the past computer had already been imagined.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with the Passive form of the verbs in the Future
Perfect Tense :
Ans. 1. The flyover will have been completed by the end of December.
2. India will have been the rate of inflation by next month.
3. The people will have been to safer places before the heavy rains start.
4. She had already a good placement after the completion of her MBA.
5. All the roads will have been widened before the end of this financial
year.
Exercise
Test Your Knowledge CCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with the Passive form of the verbs given in th
brackets :
Ans. 1. Can some polite behaviour be expected from you?
2. Maximum strength can be had from within yourself.
3. Corruption cannot be rooted out.
4. Statement must be given in black and white.
5. Drinkable water should be provided by the government.
6. The country should be loved.
7. Such an accident could have be averted had you been careful while
driving.
8. Such a negligence cannot be pardoned.
9. Fire could have to be controlled had the fire brigade reached in time.
10. Children should be trained to behave well.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Rewrite the following sentences in the passive :
Ans. 1. Live wire should not be touched.
2. The main gate should before leaving.
3. The girl should do her with.
4. Useless SMS should be deleted.
5. The opposition should express its will.
6. The bottles should be shaked before use.
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 7. Let your idea be expressed in clear way.
8. All my calls should be diverted to my cellphones.
9. This medicine should be taken if needed.
10. Let the points be classified by the shopkeeper.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with the Passive form of the verbs given in the
brackets (infinitives) :
Ans. 1. It is time for the office to be closed.
2. The furniture is to be dusted by her.
3. Our National Flag ought to be honoured.
4. Instructions are to be read carefully.
5. Water of this well is to be purified.
6. The school fees is to be deposited before 10th of this month.
7. My cousin's marraige is going to be held on 8th August.
8. It is time for strong action to be taken against the enemies of our
country.
9. The meeting had to be deferred.
10. If we have do develop, corruption needs to be finished.
B. Rewrite the following sentences in the Active Voice :
Ans. 1. It is time for the shops to close. 2. We release several birds.
3. Her service is being dismissed. 4. Who taught you mathetmatics.
5. I am reading this book. 6. The order is being given.
7. You should keep your promises.
8. She us being seldom seen in this part of the city.
9. A scooter knocked down the small girl.
10. He should not be deprived of his share.
11. The accused is being found guilty of murder.
12. Akbar is being crown and king .
13. Children are making kites.
14. I am known to Mr. Khan.
15. The clothes live is being cut.

15 The Conditional Sentences

Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)

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A. Fill in the blanks with correct forms of the verb given in the brackets :
Ans. 1. If it had rained, I would stay at home.
2. If she had enough money, she would have bought a car.
3. I will not go to school if it would rain.
4. He would be able to help us if he had been here.
5. She would go to the door to the door if she hears the bell.
6. He would have come yesterday if he had been nothing to do.
B. Complete the following sentences :
Ans. 1. You would have present in the city.
2. He would have passed the examination.
3. She would have come to meet me.
4. He would have spoken the truth.
5. He would have seen me at the gate.
6. I would have stopped corruption.
C. Fill in the blanks with the corrects of the verb given in the brackets in
the following sentences :
Ans. 1. If it rained, I would have stayed at school.
2. You would have found the money, if you had opened the purse.
3. If I would have the courage, I would have stopped her.
4. I would go if I heard him call.
5. If he had the time, he would have gone with you.
6. They shall be please if their school would have won the match.
D. Rewrite the following sentences using unless :
Ans. 1. I shall not go to the picnic tomorrow unless my father allows me.
2. She will not pardon unless I do not tell her the truth.
3. He will not attend unless I do not call him.
4. You cannot attend your work unless I am not here.
5. Unless you pay the price at once I cannot give you the book.
6. They will not be in harmony unless the teacher teaches the students
wisely.
E. Replace unless in the following sentences by 'if' :
Ans. 1. If he does not compel, he will not rise.
2. If she does not request me, I shall not oblige her.
3. If he does not call me, I shall not come.
4. If you do not love them, they will not obey you.
5. If you do not work regularly you cannot pass the test.
6. If you do not take medicine daily, you cannot cure.
F. The sentence, “If it rains, we will stay at home” can be expressed as :
Ans. 1. Should be late, we would have to start without him.
2. Had she fell she would have killed instantly.
3. Had she arrived, they would have very surprised.
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 4. Had the police knew they would be here at once.
5. Had John seen them, he would have told them the news.
6. Should the examination have cancelled. I would let you know.
7. Should the brakes fail the driver would have used the gears to stop the
car.
8. Had I been known the full facts, I would have never criticised you.

16 The Phrases and Clauses

Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Write (P) for phrases and (C) for clauses in the following groups of
words :
Ans. 1. in the house P 2. behind the bush P
3. in the morning P 4. I know the lawyer who is there C
5. I asked her where they were going C
6. he returned when the sun set C
7. I know who is to blame C
8. near the market P
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with appropriate nouns phrase :
Ans. 1. Gardening is his hobby. 2. I don't intend laugh.
3. I enjoy running. 4. His mother promised dinner.
5. Swimming is not difficult.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Replace the adverbs with adverbs pharses.
Ans. 1. It will get dark soon. very soon
2. We saw a strange creature there. nearby
3. Savita spoke to us politely. in a polite way
4. Ravi did the work promptly. in a quickly way
5. He drove recklessly. in a recklessly way
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
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(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Complete the following sentences with suitable infinitive phrases :
Ans. 1. My father allows us to play cricket.
2. I did not force him to read horror books.
3. Our country expects us all to vote inpartially.
4. Our teacher permitted us to go on a picnic.
5. The doctor advised the patient to take medicine regularly.
B. Combine each pair of sentences given below into one sentence, using a
participle phrase.
Ans. 1. Having no intention of reading a badly written book.
2. Seeing the coming of Principal they stood up quietly.
3. Seeing taking his books he began to study.
4. Promising to held him, I cannot back out now.
C. Give below are some prepositional phrases. Use them in sentences of
your own :
Ans. 1. The book is on the table. 2. The trees are around the house.
3. This will remain between your me.
4. He went for hunting beyond the river.
5. The gifts were distributed among the employer.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Circle the principal clause and underline the subordinate cluase. One
has been done for you :
Ans. 1. Ram says that he will buy a car. 2. None knows how old she is.
3. Do you know when Ram comes? 4. You think that Mohan will come.
5. None knows who he is. 6. Tell me where you are going.
7. None knows when Ram comes.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Fill in the blanks with the suitable adjective clauses :
Ans. 1. Everyone like those boys who speak the clear truth.
2. We saw a boy who was flying a red kite.
3. Read such books which are written by famous authors.
4. I know the place where she is weeping in a loud voice.
5. I met a man who came from a small village.
6. The thief who works hard in jail are released eraly.
7. The man who stole money was arrested.

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 Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Pick out the adverbs clauses in the following sentences and say of
what kind each is :
Ans. 1. He is not so wise as you think. Adverb clause of reason
2. They worked hard that they might succeed. Adverb clause of result
3. You can go wherever you like. Adverb clause of place
4. When I had finished my work, I left the room. Adverb clause of time
5. Since you are intelligent, you will get aged marks. Adverb clause of
time
6. He will not come because he is ill. Adverb cluase of reason
7. If it is hot, I will not go out. Adverb clause of condition
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Combine the following sentences by using co-ordinate conjunctions :
Ans. 1. Go at once or you will be late.
2. She is intelligent so she will pass.
3. Mohan and Ram are not wise.
4. Mohan is neither rich nor wise.
5. We called him so he came.
6. Mohan has neither a house nor money.
Simple, Compound and
17 Complex Sentences
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Identify the subject and the finite verb in these sentences :
Ans. 1. The poet sat beside the river flowing quietly.
2. The teacher was convinced of his innocence.
3. I have finished my work.
4. We went on a picnic on Sunday.
5. He has some homework to finish.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
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 Combine these simple sentences to form compound sentences :
Ans. 1. He is strong but he isnot grood at lifting.
2. It was hot day and she wast ired so she drank cold lower drinks.
3. She must leave or she will be late.
4. The young dancers made many errors but the audience did not laugh.
5. Raman likes fried chicken and fried fish.
6. He works in a shop and manages his farm.
7. I choose the cheapest room and was happy with my choice.
8. Either I could have a room with a view or an economy one.
9. Either you must go with Rekha or you must ask somebody to go with
her.
10. She was not very well educated yet she ran a successful business.
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Join the following sentences to form complex sentences use the words
in brackets to help you :
Ans. 1. They caught the man, who robbed the bank last night.
2. The boy who wanted to be a musician, was there.
3. He always carries a torch at night, because he is scared of snakes.
4. As it was a holiday, no one came to work.
5. Since you deceived him, he is angry.
6. That is the school, where I studied.
7. When you will see him, you will like him.
8. It is the truty, that you have been deceived.
9. Although he is very tired, he will not miss the match.
10. Although he is question on grammar, which I could not answer.
11. The fox saw the grapes, that hung over the garden wall.
12. We expect, that he will win the prize.
13. He failed in the examination, because he did not study.
14. The scouts set up camp for the night, because there was a fresh water
spring.
B. Join the following sentences to form compound sentences. Make
necessary modifications while forming compound structure forms :
Ans. 2. My right leg was broken because I fell from the tree.
3. Your must leave at once or I will quit.
4. Rohan started the fight yet Vivek is blamed.
5. He liked the book but he didn't have sufficient money to buy it.
6. My sister is very good at mathematics but she is weak in English.
7. He was rewarded because he studied hard.
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 8. My mother went to the bank, searched for the manager, filled the
application farm and deposited it.

18 The Homophones (Homonyms)

Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Make sentences to show the difference between the following pair of
words :
Ans. 1. He has a decent pen. He is of Indian descent.
2. Animals adapt their surroundings. He adopted her proposal.
3. New York is farhter to Delhi. He further gave him some money.
4. Her was is very thin. Do not waste water.
5. He is a sole earning person. Soul leaves the human body on death.
6. You have to bear the expenses. The child come in hall in bare body.
7. The Principal is in the his office. He is stick to his principles.
8. He is suffering from loose motion. He has no time to lose.
9. Farmers wear coarse clothes. His course will cost a lot.
10. Our team won the match. The river is teeming with fish.
B. Choose the correct word from the brackets :
Ans. 1. The defeat in the match had an adverse effect on him.
2. Our school will be built on this site.
3. I received a cheque for Rs. 5,000.
4. The clerk has an easy access to the General Manager of the firm.
5. We should practise the game every day.
6. Our principal is known for his knowledge and wisdom.
7. India is a member of the Security council.
8. During the rainy season lightning stuck him.
9. The chief guest gave us his valuable affect on him.
10. He gave his assent to our proposal.
11. Growing children must wear loose clothes.
12. We should not exceed the speed limit.
C. In each of the following sentences one word has been wrongly spelt.
Circle such words and write the correct spellings in the blank space.
The first had been done for you :
Ans. 2. The patient dyed before the doctor arrived. died
3. Mother repaired the whole in my pants. hole
4. You must fill in your wait and height. weight
5. He had no hare on the top of his head. hair
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 6. He goes to the temple to prey. pray
7. There is an excellent cereal on TV now. serial
8. We herd a loud noise. heard
9. From our window we can see the planes landing and taking off. planes
10. The made-servant swept all the rooms. maid
D. In the following passages some words have been wrongly spelt. Pick
out the words and write the correct spellings :
Ans. It was all pack dark. There was no light in the house. He moved forwards,
stumbling among bushes and grouping with his hands. At last he was close
to the building.
It seemed old and deseted. He moved around it, trying all the windows. At
length he was on the seaweed side, where a pale light gleamed from a
ground-floor window.

19 Vocabulary
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Write the Synonyms of the following :
Ans. 1. charity kindness 2. rare very often
3. urge need 4. vindictive wanting
B. Match the words Under Column A with their Synonyms under
Column B :
Ans. Column A Column B
Ugly hateful
Queer regret
Remorse repulsive
Native villain
Odious strange
Infinite endless
Knave original
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Write the Antonyms of the following :
Ans. heaven, innocent, late reality, healthy, minority, unhappy, sad, cold, lie.
B. Match the words under column A with their Antonyms under column
B:

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Ans. Column A Column B
Borrow curse
Blessing neglect
Care tragedy
Country lend
Comedy town
Famous knowledge
Ignorance notorious

20 Comprehension
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Tick (3) the correct answers :
Ans. 1. (d) 2. (b) 3. (c).
B. Answer the following questions :
Ans. 1. Global warming means rise of temperature in whole world.
2. The ringed seal is main source of food of polar bears.
3. They pounce on seals when it comes out for air.
4. They require fat reserve to get energy.
5. Unproductivity.
6. The polar bear will not have any food resulting their extinction.
Passage 2
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Tick (3) the correct answers :
Ans. 1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (d).
B. Answer the following questions :
Ans. 1. Leonardo picked up the skill of painting and sculpting in teen age.
2. He designed forts, weapons, canal etc.
3. He fleed milan due to attack by French troops.
4. It was painted in Milan.
5. Human anatomy and flying machines.
Passage 3
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
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A. Tick (3) the correct answers :
Ans. 1. (d) 2. (c) 3. (c).
B. Answer the following questions :
Ans. 1. They came to hunt wild animals.
2. The Gelert suddenly ran back to the lodge to uniform the danger to its
master.
3. Llewelyn killed Gelert in confusion that it had killed his son.
4. The dog killed the wolf to save the child.
5. The story on the stone explain how Gelert save the life of the child of
its master and how that master in haste killed his loyal friend.
Passage 4
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Answer the following questions :
Ans. 1. The rocket was launched at cape Canavereal, Florida.
2. The last mirror that NASA sent to the moon in 1962.
3. Apollo space programme was set up to explore moon.
4. The most exciting moment in the Apollo space programme came in
1969 when astronauts landed on moon.
5. It is needed that scientists should study the entire surface of moon to
find possibility of water on moon.
Passage 5
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Answer the following questions :
Ans. 1. Because the tickets were very expensive which could be purchased by
the rich.
2. The people were shocked because they never thought that such a safe
and grand new ship could sink.
3. The captain could not steer the ship away because the ship was moving
at its top speed and it could not turn away from iceberg.
4. Many people lost their life because Titanic did not have sufficient life
boats.
5. The people were curious to know where the Titanic's remain lies under
the sea in 1985.

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Poem
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
A. Complete the sentences :
Ans. 1. The boy caught a lovely silver fish.
2. The fish promised to grant the boy a wish.
3. The boy caught again the lovely prince of fishes.
4. In the end the boy ate the fish.
B. Answer the following questions :
Ans. 1. The boy was fishing in the blue lagoon.
2. All the goodies means something attractive and desirable.
3. No, the boy was not cruel eat the fish because once he was deceived by
the silver fish. Second time he did make it free and satisfied his hunger
by eating it.

21 Composition
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Notice
Ans. 1. Doon Valley Public School, Dehradun
Notice
22.03.20...
Personality Development Camp
It is to uniform that our school is going to organize a personality
Development camp for the student of VI to VIII as per the following
details.
Date and Day : 31st March, 2XX, Monday
Timings : 9 am. to 1 pm.
Venue : Schoo Auditorium
Eligibility : Class VI to VIII
Last date to submit names : 27th March
For more details, contact the undersigned
PANKAJ ARORA
Head Boy
2. 10.4.20XX Satkar public School
Notice

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Donation fo Tsunami Victims
It is requested that students to please contribute something generously for
the Tsunami victims. The undersigned will accept donation from 9 am to
02.30 pm. from 11th April to 20th April in the school auditorium.
Minimum amount acceptable is Rs. 50. Donors will be given a receipt for
the same.
Neha Bali
Head Girl.
Message
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Ans. 1. Mummy
Mrs. Sharma has aked you to get ready to visit Dr. Chopra, an
orthopaedic by 9:30 am along with your x-rays and other report as she
had taken an appointment with doctor at 11 am tomorrow.
2. Manager, Kingfisher Electronics
Our colleague Mr. Ram Nath fell down the stair and has broken his
leg. I am taking him to the nearest city Hospital for the treatment. I am
leaving this message for your information.
Bhanu Prasad
Section-in-charge.
Paragraph Writing
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Now write short paragraphs on each of the following topics :
Ans. 1. How to Make a Cup of Tea
To make a cup of tea first of all we have to boil the water. When the
water starts boiling we put 1 spoon of tea leaves and let it boil for at
least 5 minutes. After that filter it and put sugar and milk as per your
taste shake it with the spoon. The tea is ready.
2. A Bus Conductor
The bus conductor looks after the passengers of the bus. He issues
tickets to the passengers of their destination and collects money for the
tickets issued. He always keeps a bag and whistle with him. He gets
salary from the Government. He normally wears a khaki.
Uniform : He also helps small children and old persons to get in and
out of the bus. He helps the driver in case he needs the help.
3. A Hot Summer Day
It was the month of June and I went to school asusual. It was a hot
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 sunny day. By 11.30 am all of sudden the electricity was put out. We
became restless within an hour because loo started blowing. The
school was closed our hour earlier. When I returned home, my clothes
became wet. My mother gave me lemonade to drink and asked me to
take rest inside the room under an air conditioner.
4. My Last Day at School
It was 31st March, 2013 and my result was declared. I stood first in the
class and passed VIII standard. As may present school was upto class
VIII only. I along with other passed students got their transfer
certificates, as it was our last day in this school. The students of class
VIII gave a treat to farewell us. Our principal and teachers also joined
us and gave good wishes to us. Really it was a memorable day for me.
5. The Best Year of My Life
After passing class XII, I was put into a computer institute to undergo
a diploma course in computer application in New Delhi. I stayed in a
hostel of the Government institute for one year. During this period I
learned a lot of computer and made many friends. I visited the famous
tourists spots in and around Delhi. So I can say that it was the best
year of my life.
6. A Magic Show
Last year on 5th September, our school organised a magic show to
entertain the children, because it was children's day. We all the
students along with our teachers sat in the auditorium to watch the
magic show. A famous magician was called, who showed many
wonderful tricks. Children became very happy and thanked the
principal sir for the magic show.
7. A Winter Season
In northern India winter season remains from November to February.
December and January are the earliest months of they year. There is
snow fall on the peaks of maintains. People have to face cold wind
during this season. People wear woollen sweaters, gloves, caps, rocks
etc. to keep themselves safe from cold. People sit near the fire. We
should take hot tea, milk and dry fruits to keeps us healthy during
winter season.
8. A True Friend
Everyone in this world wants to have a friend. A friend is a person who
takes care of you and give you proper guidance and help in the need of
hours. One should be very careful while selecting a friend. Now a days
selfish people become friends and deceive others after gaining their
confidence. A true friend is that who always help his friend when
required. It is rightly said, “A friend in need is a friend indeed.”

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 Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Advertisements
Ans. 1. Golden opportunity!
Watch
Shakespeare's famous play
'MERCHANT OF VANICE' presented by our school children
details.
Date : 22nd October, 2013
Time : 6 pm to 8 pm.
Venu : Auditorium, MBD
Public School, Ranchi.
Tickets are available in school office from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily on
payment of Rs. 50 each person.
Arushi Vasudev
Cultural Secretary
2. Kesh Nikhar Oil
prepared from Amla, lemur almonds for long black a lustrous hair.
Also stops hair fall
Price Rs. 50 per 250 ml bottle
Get 1 free on purchase of 3 bottles
Manufactured by :
Amrit Hair Oil Company
Darya Ganj New Delhi-6
Phone 3456752119
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Posters
Ans. 1. Attention!
Mother's Day Celebration
at
Town Hall, Meerut
SAVE MOTHERS TO SAVE NATION
Date : 12 May 20XX
Time : 11 am. to 2 pm.
Activities : 1. Exhibition mother's health care, diseases, prevention, their diet,
education etc.
2. Lecture by President, Women Welfare Organisation
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 3. Honouring elderly mothers above 85 years.
4. Tea party.
2. SAVE THE GIRL CHILD SAVE HUMANITY
It is son and crime to kill girl child.
Avoid sex test of baby during pregnancy.
Foetus killing must be stopped.
Girls must be given equal care, diet and education.
Stop Dowry system.
3. Teacher's Day
5th September, 20.....
Honour your teachers-honour the mankind.
Teachers are the makers of future of India.
Teachers are torch bearers of knowledge.
A teacher is a friend, philosopher and guide for the children.
Teachers are next to God.
Letter Writing
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Ans. 1. 85 Vasant Vihar,
Lucknow
26 August, 20....
My dear Suman,
As you know our Dussshra festival (holiday will start from 10th Step.
20.... for once week). I invite you to please come here and spend with
the at least for six days. I will introduce you to my friend. We will
have great fun together. There are many with seeing places in
Lucknow. You will really enjoy you staying here.
Please make your programme and do write to me accordingly.
Yours sincerely
Radhika
2. 210, Sadar Bazar,
Bareilly Cantt.
15th May, 20....
To
The Postmaster
Bareilly Cantt.
Sir,
I would like to draw your attention towards. The carelessnes regarding
the performance of duties of Shri Mahender Kumar, the postman of

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 this year. Yester I received a letter of my relative from Agra which was
written 15 days back and it has a stam of your office of 10 days back.
How it could be possible that the letter took 9 days in reaching me
from your office. This is not the only case. People in our colony have
the same complaint against this postman.
I request you to give a strong warming to the said postman so that we
should got our letters on the right time.
Thanking you
Yours truly
R.K. Sharma
3. Bright Star Public Schoo
Panipat
18th July, 20......
My dear father,
I want to draw your attention towards the dail allownace which I am
getting from you every month. As the prices of every thing is
increasing nowadays, you are requested to please send Rs. 2000/- per
month as daily allowance.
Thankyou
Your affectionately.
Sushil Kapoor
4. Nehru Academy
Ludhiana
10th December, 20.....
My dear Mom
When I left Patiala to stay in the hostel at Ludhiana, you were very much
worried about the food being served here. I want to inform you that food
being served is quite good for health and delicious in taste also. I get
breakfast, lunch and dinner at the right time and properly cooked. Sweet
dish as also served time to time, so you should not worry about my food,
however, it cannot reach upto your standard. Please send some 'Basin
Ludoos' prepared by you through someone who comes here.
Rest is Ok. Convey my regards to Daddy and love to deer Neha.
Yours affectionately.
Maneesh Bhatnagar.
5. 310, Dev Puri
Meerut
25th April, 20....
To
The Editor
Amar Ujala, Meerut.

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Nuisance Created by Stray Animals
Sir,
I want to draw your attention towards the nuisance creatd by the straw
animals like dogs, cows, buffaloes etc. in our colony. The dungs and
excremait released by the animals an ugly scene and bad smell in the area.
The people here are fed up from it. There us a danger to spread of
communicable diseases.
Story Writing
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Ans. 1. Last month on a full moon day I went to Haridwar to have a dip in the
holy Ganga. We were four friends together. When we finished our
bath, we saw a couple weeping a crying bitterly. On equiry I came to
know that they have lost their soon somewhere in to crowd. We traced
the boy at all place but could not find him. A boy told us that he had of
seen a small boy moving into the water alone. We at onced rushed
towards the spot. The small boy slipped into the river and was ecrying
for help but nobody dare to help him. My friend Ramesh was a good
swimmer. Immediately he jumped into the Ganga and rescued the
drowning child. The parents were very happy to find the child safe.
They showed their grateful to Ramesh.
2. Once I saw two boys travelling in a car. The car was moving in full
speed on the highway. All of sudden the boy who was during the car
lost the balance to save a child playing on the road to catch a kite. The
car met with an accident. Both the youngmen got injury and became
unconscious. Nobody came to their help. A juggler was passing on the
road with his chimpanzee. The chimpanzee at once jumped and sat on
the driving seat and drived the car in full speed. I was surprise to see
this scene, a chimpanzee driving a car like an expert drive. Later we
came to know that the two boys were put in the hospital with the help
of a juggler and chimpanzee for treatment. The boys thanked
chimpanzee and jugglers.
3. My father gave me a bicycle as a gift on my last birth. I was quite
happy to get a new red colour cycle. My father warned me not to cycle
on the main road. But I was so excited to ride my new cycle that I took
and went on main road. I felt happy to ride on main. Suddenly a boy
came infront of me, I applied broke but could not save myself to fell
into the roadside ditch. My clothes became dirty and I got an injury in
my knee. My neighbour, who was passing there took me to the doctor
for treatment. My father came to know all this I said, “Sorry Father! I
will never disobey you a gain.”

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Writing Stories
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Write complete stories based on the following outlines :
Ans. 1. A slave ran away from his cruel master. A lion was crying with pain in
the forest because a thorn pinched in its foot. The slave took out the
thorn from his foot. The lion looked with thanks to the slave for the
help. After a few month the slave was caught by his master man. He
was brought before the king for punishment. The king ordered him to
throw before a hungry lion. The lion rushed at him and soon identified
him. He licked his fee. The slave also receognised the lion. King
become very happy to see this scene. He made lion and slave free.
2. A merchant was riding back to his home from a fair. He was having a
large some of money with him. Suddenly the heavy rainfall started and
merchant got wet. He grumbled God for it. Shortly after it he was
attacked by a robber. The robber attempted to shoot him. He failed to
shoot him because his gun powder was damped. The merchant was
escaped. He thanked God for it.
Essay Writing
Exercise
Test Your KnowledgeCCE Pattern Based Assessment
(Grammar, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling)
Ans. 1. Pandemonium at the picnic
Last Sunday, we went to a picnic near a candals bank. It is a picnic
spot. The whole class selected this spot as it was having a very
attractive view of a forest, a waterfall as well a mango garden. We took
our music system and started dancing and singing. We created such a
scene that some villagers including man, women and children also
joined us in singing and dancing. They also played their flutes, drums
and banjos. We enjoyed a lot as there was a great pandomonium.
There, we offered snacks to the villagers, in return they offered us a
mango treat. We enjoyed a lot.
2. Going to the Market
On the eve of Diwali festival, I went along with my parents to Abu
Lane, Meerut. It is one of the most beautiful and busiest markets of the
city. All kinds of shops are there. We purchased sweets, readymade
garments, shoes and toys from the market. The market was beautifully
decorated with coloured electric lights. It looks like a paradise on the
earth. We met some of my friends there. We exchanged sweets. My
father brought ice creams for us. We enjoyed visting the market.

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 3. An old Favourite Book
The Ramayana is one of the holiest books of the Hindus. This book
was originally written by Maharishi Balmiki, who was living in the
same age in which all the incidents of the Ramayana took place. Later
on it was translated in Avadhi Hindi by Goswami Tulsidas is Balmiki
wrote it in the Sanskrit language which was not known to masses.
Ramcharitmanas the Hindu version, written by Tulsidas became very
popular among the people. Later on it was translated into many Indian
and foreign languages. I enjoyed the Ramayana very much because it
is an idea epic. The salient features of this book are as under :
1. Shri Ram was an ideal son, who went to forest to keep his fathers
promise.
2. Laxman, Bharat were ideal brthers who loved and sacrificed
everything for their elder brother Ramchandra.
3. Sita was an ideal wife who faced all the difficulties with her husband
in exile.
4. Hanumanji was a devoted servant of Shri Ram, who served Rama in
his each problem.
5. Sugreev and Vibhishan were ideal friends who helped Rama, in return
Shri Ram also helped them.
6. 'Ram Rajya' was an ideal state where voice of every citizen was given
due value. Now we can say that the Ramayana is the most ideal epic of
the world.
4. A Wedding in the Family
During my summer vacations in the month of June. I went to
Saharanpur to attend the maraige of my cousin Avinash. We reached
there in the afternoon. We proceeded to bride's house in the evening at
8 p.m. with great pomp and show. The bridegroom sat in a well
decorated car. The bands in uniformed marced ahead of baraat.
Children, ladies and some youngmen danced before the baraat on
filmy songs tunes. We were warmly welcomed by the bride's relative
infront of the bouquet hall. The bride and bridegroom exchanged
garlands. We enjoyed cold drinks, snacks and dinner. I was very much
impressed when Panditji read 'mantras' of the marraige ceremony and
explained its importance to both the bride and bridegroom. Seven
rounds around the sacred fired were compled by both. Some of my
cousin's friend were find drunked and made a noise and used foul
language. I did not like it. The bride's father gave many things to bride
to settle her future married life. I enjoyed the events very much except
drunken incident.
5. My Favourite Extra-Curricular Activity-Playing Games
I enjoy playing games during my spare time. Games and sports have a
great importance in the life of students. We get many advantages when

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 we play games. Some of these which contributed in the development
of my character are as follows :
(a) Games keep our body fit and we enjoy good health if we play it
regularly.
(b) It creates a sense of obedience.
(c) It creates a feeling of cooperation and team spirit which is very
essential for success in future life.
(d) If creates the qualities of leadership.
(e) If provides us entertainment also.
(f) It gives us chance to meet people of different areas and develop
harmony among us.

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