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Q1. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct or Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect or Direct speech.
He said, “I had a wonderful dream last night”.
(a) He said that he had seen wonderful dream yesterday.
(b) He said that he had a wonderful dream the previous night.
(c) He said that last night he had a wonderful dream.
(d) He said that he saw a wonderful dream last night.
Q2. Select the synonym of the given word.
Sparingly
- Roughly
- Practically
- Cheaply
- Impressively
Directions (3-7): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
A 12-year-old environmental activist from Mumbai has been _____________ (1) as a 2021 International Young Eco-Hero in recognition of his efforts to solve environmental problems. Ayaan Shankta, won the third prize in the climate change activist ____________________ (2) for his project “Conservation and Rehabilitation of Powai Lake” in Mumbai. The Action for Nature, an NGO, ____________ (3) in San Francisco, hands out the awards annually to youngsters (8-16 age group) from across the globe for taking action to improve the environment. Ayaan, a Class VII student, is one among 25 children honoured for their environmental achievements this year.
Ayaan’s father, Puneet Shankta, who is a commercial pilot and former navy officer, said that his family is thrilled and _______________ (4) with their son’s performance. “As parents, we provided him the support and encouragement he needed; rest it’s his hard work and dedication,” he said. “I am very happy, it was such a surprise for me when I won the prize, I did not expect at all to win a prize at this level,” said Ayaan. A few months ago, he won a gold medal at the Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik competition for his research and report on the conservation and rehabilitation of Powai Lake. The medal and international recognition ______________ (5) him to keep going.
Q3. Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.
- Recognised
- Named
- Nomination
- Labelled
Q4. Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.
- Category
- Specimen
- Choice
- Hotshot
Q5. Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.
- Situates
- Identified
- Attributed
- Based
Q6. Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.
- Emotional
- Amused
- Delighted
- Obnoxious
Q7. Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.
- Esteemed
- Encouraged
- Challenged
- Acknowledged
Q8. Identify the best way to improve the bold part of the given sentence. If there is no improvement required, select ‘no improvement’.
Often one is hearing reports of explosions in the North-eastern states.
(a) was hearing
(b) has been heard
(c) hears
(d) No improvement
Q9: In the following question, the 1st and the last part of the sentence or passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence or passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence or passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
- Some people prefer country life to city life.
P: Life in the country is quieter, cleaner and less hectic.
Q: The city also offers more privacy since neighbours are too busy to be interfering in the affairs of others.
R: However, the city offers more excitement, a wide variety of activities and a chance to meet more people.
S: Country people live longer and generally seem to be healthier and happier.
- For these reasons more and more people are leaving the country to live in the city.
(a) PSRQ
(b) SRQP
(c) RQPS
(d) QPSR
Q10. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active or Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive or Active Voice.
The farmers had reaped the crops before the rain fell.
- The crops had been reaped by the farmers before the rains fell.
- The crops have been reaped by the farmers before the rains fell.
- The crops are reaped by the farmers before the rains fell.
- The crops are being reaped by the farmers before the rains fell.
SOLUTION
S1. Ans. (b)
Sol. Directspeech is a report of the exact words used by a speaker or writer. The words spoken appear within inverted commas “……” and should be exactly word to word as spoken or written.
IndirectSpeech(Reported speech) is when we report what someone said in our own words. We do not use inverted commas, do not inscribe the exact words as spoken or written by someone. The sentence is converted to past tense.
For example- Direct- I said to Abhishek, “We are best friends”.
Indirect- I told Abhishek that we were best friends.
S2. Ans. (c)
Sol. The correct answer is option c.
Sparingly- In small amounts, or without wasting any
Synonyms – Cheaply, Economically, Inexpensively, Meagrely, poorly.
Antonyms – Impressively, Magnificently, Splendidly, Uncarefully.
Option (c) portrays the same meaning as that of the given word & hence it is the correct
choice.
S3. Ans (b)
Sol. The correct answer is option b.
The word that can be filled in the blank is, ‘Named’.
Named- To choose someone or something.
For example – Ms Martinez has been named (as) the new Democratic candidate.
Recognise – If a person’s achievements are recognized, official approval is shown for them:
For example – The Queen recognized his services to his country by awarding him an MBE.
Label – Assign to a category, especially inaccurately or restrictively.
For example – Many pupils felt that they were labelled as failures
As per the context of the passage the word `Named’ fits in properly & hence it is
the correct choice.
S4. Ans (a)
Sol. The correct answer is option a.
The word that can be filled in the blank is, ‘Category’.
Category – A division within a system of classification
For example – She competed for the award in her age category.
Choice – An act of choosing between two or more possibilities.
For example – The choice between good and evil.
Specimen – something shown or examined as an example; a typical example.
For example – Astronauts brought back specimens of moon rock.
Hotshot – An important or exceptionally able person.
For example – He is a hotshot lawyer from New York.
As per the context of the passage the word `Category’ fits in properly & hence it is
the correct choice.
S5. Ans (d)
Sol. The correct answer is option d.
The word that can be filled in the blank is, ‘Based’.
Based – Showing the main place or area in which something or someone works, lives, or does business.
For example – A Manchester-based company.
Situate – Fix or build (something) in a certain place or position.
For example – The pilot light is usually situated at the front of the boiler.
Attributed – Regard a quality or feature as characteristic of or possessed by.
For example – ancient peoples attributed magic properties to certain stones.
As per the context of the passage the word `Based’ fits in properly & hence it is
the correct choice.
S6. Ans (c)
Sol. The correct answer is option c.
The word that can be filled in the blank is, ‘Delighted’.
Delighted – Very pleased
Amused – To keep someone interested and help them to have an enjoyable time
Obnoxious – Extremely unpleasant
As per the context of the passage the word `Delighted’ fits in properly & hence it is
the correct choice.
S7. Ans (b)
Sol. The correct answer is option b.
The word that can be filled in the blank is, ‘Encouraged’.
Esteem – Having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge.
Acknowledge – Recognize the importance or quality of.
Encourage – Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
As per the context of the passage the word `Encouraged’ fits in properly & hence it is
the correct choice.
S8. Ans. (c)
Sol. “Hear” is a stative verb which is not written in continuous form thus it should be “hears”.
Hence option (c) is the correct choice.
S9. Ans (a)
Sol. The correct answer is option a.
The proper sequence is – PSRQ.
S10. Ans. (a)
Sol. Direct Speech- it means reporting the message of the speaker in the exact words as spoken by him.
Indirect Speech-Itis speech which tells you what someone said, but does not use the person’s actual word.
- Given sentence is an example of a direct speech
- Given sentence is in past perfect tense in the form:
- + had + V3+ Obj.
- While changing it to indirect speech following rule must be followed:
- + had been + V3 + by + Obj.
- Hence, option a fulfils all the above changing rules and is the correct option.
