SECTION B- GRAMMAR 10 Attempt

SECTION – B
(WRITING AND GRAMMAR) 30
Question 3.
As a health-conscious person, you have noticed an advertisement in a newspaper
on yoga classes in your neighborhood. Write a letter in 100-120 words to the
organizer, Yoga for Public, R.K. Puram, New Delhi requesting him/her to send you
information about the duration of the course and other relevant details. You
Shweta/Srikar of 13, R.K. Puram, New Delhi.
[8]
OR

You have noticed that the number of vehicles is steadily increasing in your city.
There are long traffic jams causing a lot of inconvenience to the road users. Write an
article in 100 – 200 words on the topic, ‘Problem of Traffic Jams in Metropolitan
Cities/ Your are Renu/Rajan.

Question 4.
Complete the story in 200 – 250 words, which begins as the following, providing an
appropriate title also.
[10]

Mukesh, the grocer, was very greedy. He would mix stones in pulses and coloured
sand in spices and sell them to the poor villagers. The villagers complained to him
but he turned a deaf ear to them, as his was the only grocery store in the village. The
villagers, then decided
OR

It was 10 p.m. I was alone at home. Suddenly I heard a knock on the door ……

Question 5.
Fill in the blanks in the paragraph given below by choosing the most appropriate
options from the ones that follow. Attempt any four. Write the answers in your
answer sheet against the correct blank numbers.
[1 × 4 = 4]

The caves of Ajanta and Ellora _(a)__ the magnificent works of sculpture. Whoever
__(b)__ there __(c)__ spell bound. Thousands __(d)__ tourists visit these places
every year. One can stay __(e)__ the guest houses.

(a) (i) is (ii) are

(iii) was (iv) were

(b) (i) go (ii) going

(iii) goes

(c) (i) becomes (ii) became

(iii) becoming (iv) has become
(d) (i) for (ii) of
(iii) from (iv) at

(e) (i) on (ii) over

(iii) upon (iv) in

Question 6.
In the following paragraph, one word has been omitted in each line. Write the
missing word along with the word that comes before and the word that comes after it
against the correct blank number. The first one has been done for you. Attempt any
four
[1 × 4 = 4]

Question 7.
Rearrange any four or the following groups
of word/phrases to make meaningful sentences. [1 × 4 = 4]
(a) of mankind / reading is / one of / pleasures / the greatest
(b) we / enjoy / the / much more / borrowed ones / our own books / reading / than
(c) book / carefully / must be / with / a borrowed / treated
(d) book / afraid of / you should / writing notes on / not be / your own
(e) should begin / one / a private libarary / one’s youth / building / in

Question 3.
You are Tanvi/Shirish of Safdarjung Development Area, New Delhi. You are
extremely disturbed about the attacks on old people living alone. Write a letter in
100-120 words to the Editor, ‘The New Indian News’ making people sensitive to the
problem. Make suggestions to the people living alone and the authorities to ensure
that such attacks do not take place.
OR

You are Ravi / Raveena, Sports Secretary of your school. Write an article in 100-120
words on the topic, ‘Importance of Outdoor Games in the life of a teenager.’
Question 4.
Write a story in 150-200 words with the help of the following outline. Give it a suitable
title also. [10]

Bunya was a foolish boy, who was an attention seeker. He was a woodcutter and
would go deep into the jungle to cut trees. One day he wanted to do an act of
mischief. He shouted at the top of his voice, “There’s a tiger, tiger, there’s a tiger”

OR

On Sunday I was watching TV. Suddenly I heard people shouting outside…

Question 5.
Fill in any four of the following blanks choosing the most appropriate options from the
ones given below. Write the answer in your answer-sheet against the correct blank
numbers. [1 × 4 = 4]

Delhi (a) ___ the capital of India. People from all parts (b) ___ the country and world
come to visit Delhi. There (c) ____ many historical buildings here. Last year I, (d)
___ Delhi. I also watched (e) ____ Commonwealth Games 2010.

(a) (i) was (ii) is

(iii) are (iv) being

(b) (i) of (ii) from

(iii) for (iv) at

(c) (i) being (ii) are

(iii) been (iv) were

(d) (i) visit (ii) visiting

(iii) visited (iv) will visit

(e) (i) a (ii) an

(iii) the (iv) some

Question 6.
The following paragraph has not been edited. There is an error in each line. Write
the error along with its correction in the space provided. Do any four. [1 × 4 = 4]
Question 7.
Rearrange any four the following words/ phrases to make meaningful sentences:
[1 × 4 = 4]
1. that life began/ centuries ago/ scientists think/ twenty million/ on earth/ about
2. endless process/ the plants and animals/ of evolution/ are the products/ of an
3. are/ their/ animals / products of/ all the/
4. lose/ habitat/ human/ due to/ their/ the animals/ encroachment
5. the/ habitat/ regrowth/ rate of/ is/ very slow /of

Question 3.
You are Prabhu Kumar/Parvati of 17E, Ravi Dass Road, Kochi. Write a letter in 100 -
120 words to the editor of a newspaper about the nuisance caused by loudspeakers
in the city during examination days drawing attention of the concerned authorities to
the problem. [8]

OR

You are Pratibha/Rahul of Class X. Write an article in 100 – 120 words on ‘III effects
on students of too much of television’. You can use the following clues:

• Increasing addiction
• A great variety of programmes
• Easy availability
• Neglect of studies
• Drop in academic performance
• Result — poor physical and mental health
Question 4.
Write a story in 150-200 words with the help of the following outline:
[10]
Tortoise and hare — good friends — tortoise — known for his slow speed — hare
has fast speed — makes fun of tortoise — challenges him — referee selected —
race starts — hare overconfident — takes a nap — tortoise wins.

OR

Complete the story in 150 – 200 words which begins as the following:
There was a joint family of six members including grandparents. It was the 75th
birthday of the grandmother and the family
planned to celebrate

Question 5.
Fill in any four of the blanks in the paragraph given below with the help of options
that follow: [1 × 4 = 4]

The modem student __(a)__ the importance __(b)__ physical exercise. He spends
one to two hours in open air __(c)__ he takes part in different sports. However, care
should __(d)__ not to overstrain __(e)__ body.
(a) (i) understood (ii) understand
(iii) have understand (iv) understands

(b) (i) of (ii) by

(iii) from (iv) with

(c) (i) how (ii) which

(iii) where (iv) why

(d) (i) be taken (ii) took

(iii) takes (iv) has taken

(e) (i) a (ii) an

(iii) the (iv) some

Question 6.
The following paragraph has not been edited. There is an error in each line. Write
the error and its correction as shown in the example. Do any four. [1 × 4 = 4]

Question 7.
Rearrange the following words/phrases to form meaningful sentences: [1 × 4 =
4]
(i) work and play/ things / different/ parents see/ as two
(ii) is a/ of time / they/ waste/ think/ that playing
(iii) important/ games / studies / are as / as
(iv) a student/ to both / proper / should / attention /pay
(v) can / life / only / succeed / he / in / then
 Topics

• Tenses
• Reported speech
• Articles
• Error correction
• Letter to editor

BYJU’S

Tenses

Exercise 1 – Identify the type of tenses

Go through the sentences provided below and identify the type of tenses.

1. Damon drinks coffee every morning.

2. The boy got up late and missed the bus.
3. My mother goes to pray in the temple.
4. The team is playing very well.
5. The school will be closed for winter break.
6. Leonard graduated from college last year.
7. The baby has eaten all the chips.
8. Have you read Pride and Prejudice?
9. The train has just left the station.
10. The sick child has been sleeping for three hours.
11. They have known each other for a long time.
12. Sam was going to school.
13. When I went there, Bucky was playing video games.
14. The workers have been working on the building for a long time.
15. Penny had done her homework when her parents came back.
16. Mr Arnold had been writing his last book for four months.
17. I will move to Delhi soon.
18. Mr Samuel will be staying in New York next week.
19. Beverly will have left before you arrive to see her.
20. Mr Peter will have been teaching for twelve years next month.

Exercise 2 – Change the tense

Go through the sentences and change their tenses as directed.

1. The boy speaks the truth. (Present Continuous Tense)

2. Mr Cooper has spoken about Dinosaurs. (Present Perfect Continuous Tense)
3. The boat sailed yesterday. (Simple Present Tense)
4. Amy went to school yesterday. (Future Continuous Tense)
5. The baby cried for hours. (Present Perfect Continuous Tense)
6. Robert ate all the cookies. (Present Perfect Tense)
7. I have finished my assignment. (Past Perfect Tense)
 8. Mr Bert had taught for five years. (Past Perfect Continuous Tense).
9. Dev saw the Prime Minister yesterday. (Future Continuous Tense)
10. Priya shall finish her stitching by then. (Future Perfect Tense)

Reported speech

Change as directed
Read the following sentences and change them into reported speech.

1. Mimi said, “I have been writing this letter.”

2. I said, “Sam’s driving the car.”
3. My uncle said, “I am cooking lunch.”
4. My brother said, “I had already eaten.”
5. The old lady said to the girl, “Where do you come from?”
6. Jon said, “I like to play rugby.”
7. My mother said, “I get up early every morning.”
8. The maths teacher said, “Three divided by three is one.”
9. Mohit said, “Switzerland is a very beautiful country.”
10. Ruben said, “It is very cold outside.”
11. The teacher said, “The French Revolution took place in 1789.”
12. Uma said, “I saw a Royal Bengal Tiger in the zoo.”
13. Luke said, “I can do this homework.”
14. Aswini said to her mother, “I have passed the test”.
15. Daphne said to Antony, “I will go to London tomorrow.”
16. The boy said, “My father is sleeping.”
17. The traffic police said to us, “Where are you going?”
18. The man shouted, “Let me go.”
19. Shivina said, “Alas! I am lost.”
20. “I know her contact number,” said Helena.
21. Stefen said, “My granny is making pasta.”
22. Raj said to Simran, “Have you ever been to the National Museum?”
23. Anish said to Sid, “Please lend me the book.”
24. The teacher said to the parents, “Shelly is working very hard.”
25. Joshua said, “I have completed my assignment.”
26. I said to Alka, “How long will you stay here?”
27. The child told his dad, “I want an ice cream.”
28. Meera said, “I am not feeling well.”
29. The teacher said to Vivek, “Draw the diagram of the plant’s parts.”
30. Irin said, “I am playing the piano.”
31. My mother said to me, “Help me carry this bag.”
32. Rahul said, “My sister is very helpful.”
33. The news reporter said, “The flight will be delayed by a few hours due to
heavy rains.”
34. Urmi said to her mother, “I want a slice of pizza.”
35. I said to Daniel, “Are you reading this book?”
Articles

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles

Use ‘an’, ‘a’ or ‘the’ appropriately in the sentences given below.

1. Sheldon is ___ honest man.

2. King Arthur was ___ just king.
3. ____ lion let go of ___ mouse.
4. I have fixed ___ appointment with ___ doctor.
5. Will you take ___ picture of us?
6. I broke ___ vase my brother brought.
7. My mother has ___ polka-dotted umbrella.
8. The team organised __ friendly match with ___ Presidents of both ___
countries.
9. We had __ mulberry tree in the garden.
10. ___ Eiffel Tower lights up at night.
11. ___ huge building turned to dust due to __ earthquake.
12. ___ famous band Beatles is coming to Texas tomorrow.
13. Charles Babbage is considered as ___ father of computers.
14. __ famous poem ‘Ode to a Nightingale’ is written by __ Romantic poet John
Keats.
15. __ Pacific Ocean is one of __ five oceans of __ world.
16. __ painter drew __ life-sized portrait of Mrs Mary Poppins.
17. My son is ___ apple of my eye.
18. ___ history professor who taught us is retiring today.
19. ___ oranges I brought were very sour.
20. Sharon will take __ train from __ next stop.

Exercise 2: Identify and underline the articles

Read the passage given below, and identify and underline the articles used in it.

One day, a dog which was very hungry was crossing the street. Suddenly he saw a
shop selling meat. Since the dog hadn’t eaten for a few days, he could not control his
hunger. When the shopkeeper wasn’t looking, the dog took a piece of meat and ran
away. The dog ran till it came near a clear stream to enjoy his food. As he was about
to eat the meat, he saw his own reflection in the water. He didn’t understand that it
was his own reflection in the clear water; he thought there was another dog with a
piece of meat. So without thinking twice, he opened his mouth to bark at the other
dog; as soon as he did that, his piece of meat fell into the stream.

Error correction

Exercise 1 – Identify the Errors

Read the following sentences and identify and correct the errors.

1. Many peoples attended the funeral of the great man.

2. The shepherd took the cattles to the field.
 3. Sita could not understands what the teacher was saying.
4. Do you know the importance for clean water?
5. Laugh is the best medicines.
6. The flock of sheeps blocked the road.
7. The children was playing in the Giant’s garden.
8. The children decided to surprise Miss Holmes on teacher’s day.
9. I saw Richard when I’m on the flight.
10. Man have depended on nature for a long time.
11. Ramu is a honest man.
12. Bread and butter are Sheldon’s favourite breakfast.
13. Birds of feathers flock together.
14. The teacher called me on 12 o’clock.
15. The sweets was distributed between all the children.

Exercise 2 – Correct the Errors

Read the following passage, identify the errors and correct them.
My little sister Lisa was practicing how to riding a bicycle yesterday. Suddenly I hear
a loud crash and ran to see what had happened. I saw that she was lying in the
ground. I quickly pulled her up and bought her home. She was crying out loud. I
quickly go inside the house and brought the first aid box. After cleaning the wound, I
apply antiseptic to the wound. Lisa has scratches on her hand and knee. To calm her
down, I took her to the nearby shop and brought her a big chocolate. Seeing her
favourite chocolate, she immediately stop crying. Within two day, her wounds
healed, and she went to play again.

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Tenses

1. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets.
2. The police………………….. four thieves last night, (catch)
3.I was………………………. food when he came in. (cook)
4. It………………… at 9 o’clock, (rain)
5. I certainly…………………… my colleague if I had been there, (help)
5. Stars………………….. in the sky at night, (twinkle)
6. All the students………………. the classwork when the teacher came in. (do)
7. Mahesh………………….. tomorrow from Patna, (come)
8. The patient………………… before the doctor came, (die)
9. I saw that the policemen…………………. the thieves, (chase)
10. He is a very rude person, I ………………… him. (not help)

Exercise (Unsolved)

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

Water………………… on heating. (evaporate)

Shantanu……………………… all the chocolates. (eat)
Farmers………………….. the field. (plough)
If I…………………… you I would not repeat that mistake. (be)
I………………. this book for the last four years. (write)
I……………. you in writing the essay. (help)
Two aeroplanes……………………. flying in the sky. (be)
He……………. back yet. (not come)
While I………….. to the music, my younger son was dancing. (listen)
Some of my friends…………………………. the Taj Mahal last week. (visit)

Reported speech

1. Change the following sentences into Indirect Speech:

(i) He said, “I will do it now.”

(ii) He says, “Honesty is the best policy.”
(iii) Ramesh says, “I have written a letter.”
(iv) She said, “Mahesh will be reading a book.”
(v) She said, “Where is your father?”
(vi) He said to me, “Please take your book.”
(vii) The principal said to the peon, “Let this boy go out.”
(viii) He said to me, “May you live long!”
(ix) She said, “Goodbye friends!”
(ix) The student said, “Alas! I wasted my time last year.”

Exercise (Unsolved)
Change the following sentences into Indirect Speech:

1. The captain said, “Bravo! well done, my boys.”

2. He said to her, “Why do you read this book?”
3. He said to her, “Does your cow not kick?”
4. He said to his brother, “Shailesh has broken my glass.”
5. Our teacher said, “The earth revolves around the sun.”
6. He said to me, “Why have you come here?”
7. Usha said, “Father, you are very kind to me.”
8. The teacher said to the boys, “Do not make a noise.”
9. He said to his friend, “May you prosper in business!”
10. The officer said to the peon, “Let the visitor come into my office.”

Error correction

Question 1.
The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Write the
incorrect word and the correction in your answer sheet against the correct question
number. The first one has been done as an example. (4 Marks Each) (Board 2014)
Dolphins and killer whales has learned elaborate routine [Error: has; Correction:
have]

To entertain aquarium audiences. They are thought

by men to being even more scientifically
(a) [Error: ________; Correction: ________;]

intelligent then me. In scientific

(b) [Error: ________; Correction: _______ ;]

experiments they had showed great

(c) [Error: ________; Correction: ________;]

skill for distinguishing between objects.

(d) [Error: ________; Correction: ________;]

Question 2.
The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each of the lines.
Write the incorrect word and the correction in the space provided : (1/2 x 8 = 4
marks)

Community service sensitise people to

(a) [Error: ________; Correction: ________;]

other’s needs and supports inclusive

(b) [Error: ________; Correction: ________;]

development to the underprivileged

(c) [Error: ________; Correction: ________;]

sections with society. Courses about social

(d) [Error: ________; Correction: ________;]

work prepares frontline workers to

(e) [Error: ________; Correction: ________;]

takes up assignments in social welfare

(f) [Error: ________; Correction: ________;]

organizations. Practical work including

(g) [Error: ________; Correction: ________;]

50 hour of structured internship to man projects.

(h) [Error: ________; Correction: ________;]

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