Answer sections (a), (b) and (c). In each of the following items, sentence A is complete, while…

In each of the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making it as similar as possible to sentence A. Write sentence B in each case. Example: (0) (A) He always obeys his teachers. (B) His teachers……………………… Answer: (0) His teachers are always obeyed by him. (1) (A) Not only did he buy a desktop but also a laptop. (B) Besides……………………………… (2) (A) The heavy showers of rain revived the plants. (B) The plants…………………………… (3) (A) The men were forced to work although the light was poor. (B) In spite of ……………………………. (4) (A) No sooner did we see a flash of light in the sky than we heard a loud explosion near us. (B) As soon as…………………………… (5) (A) As she has not brought a pen, she is writing with a pencil. (B) Not…………………………………… (6) (A) Mumbai is the most vibrant city in India. (B) No .……………………………… (7) (A) Their dog is too friendly to be an effective guard dog. (B) Their dog is so………………………. (8) (A) Sameer said, “Ramesh, can you help me with my homework?” (B) Sameer…..………………………… (9) (A) All nooks and corners were checked. (B) No nook or corner………………….. (10) (A) How long I shall stay is doubtful. (B) The………………………………….

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. (Do not write the sentence.) (1) If we set _______________ early, we can return before sunset. (2) He left the company for good and set _________ his own business. (3) The teacher jumped _________ a conclusion and punished the child. (4) Ramesh jumped__________ my offer of a job. (5) I am a simple man and have no use __________much money. (6) My father lost the use ____________ his right arm in an accident. (7) Rahul decided to carry ___________ with tennis and give up volley ball. (8) Dinanath is a good worker and is always ready to carry ________ his master’s orders. (9) Reena agreed _________ me when I proposed a meeting. (10) The four sisters could not agree __________ themselves.

Fill in the blanks in the passage given below with the appropriate form of the verb given in brackets. Do not write the passage, but write the verbs in the correct order. The other day we ______(1)(discuss) the setting up of a Debating Club in our school. We ________(2)(talk) about the club and how many students ______(3)(be) interested in it. Then we ________(4)(begin) to talk about the rules and regulations _________(5)(govern) the club. None of us could_______(6)(agree) and we began ______(7)(argue). Finally, our English teacher ______(8)(have) to be informed and she _________(9)(come) and _______(10)(break) up the meeting.