Practice Paper - 1

(A) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage, but write in correct serial order the word or phrase to the blank space.

Example: (0) were given

"Once I had the opportunity to witness the warm welcome that two American astronauts ____0____(give) in Paris. Thousands of people ____1____(gather) in front of their hotel. When both of them came out, Armstrong stepped aside, ____2____(break) the barrier of policemen and, instead of ____3____(go) to the waiting car, went straight to a person sitting on a wheel chair. The man was physically challenged and could not walk. Armstrong ____4____(notice) him from the window of his room. Then all of us ____5____(stand) there saw something beautiful: the astronaut began talking with that man as if they ____6____(be) old friends. A friend of mine who was with me at that moment said : "Is that not wonderful? The fastest man in the world with the slowest one." Then a question kept coming back to my mind: Which is more difficult? ____7____(go) to the moon or to show concern for a ____8____(paralyse) man?

(B) Fill in each blank with an appropriate word:

1. Since it began to rain heavily, the meeting was called __________.

2. The manager called __________ an explanation for his absence.

3. It would take __________ too much time to do this project.

4. My sister dissuaded me _________ going abroad for studies.

5. It was a touching farewell, he broke __________ in the middle of his speech.

6. Look __________ my children when I am away.

7. He was fascinated __________ the idea of becoming an engineer.

8. The Chairman will preside ________ the meeting.

(C) Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and , but or so.

1. He waited a little. Then the candidates were ready for the instructions.

2. Where shall we stay in the city? This is the problem.

3. He might not be sure about it. In that case, he would not agree to it.

4. Leena liked the gift. James gave it to her.

(D) Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of each sentence.

Example :- Besides being wealthy, he is wise. (Use: not only ... but also)

Answer :- He is not only wealthy, but also wise.

1. He is accustomed to have bed tea every morning. (Use: habit)

2. Anand always repays whatever he borrows. (Begin: Anand never)

3. Varun got a bad cough because he started smoking cigarettes. (End: ... bad cough)

4. As soon as the teacher entered the class, the students opened their books. (Begin: No sooner...)

5. Has Tina written to you? (Use: hear)

6. "Why didn't I get a computer before?" thought the Accountant. (Begin: The Accountant wondered ...)

7. The witness agreed to sign the document only after much persuasion. (Begin: Only...)

8. As one grows older, one becomes wiser. (Begin: The older...)