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(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) sweeps
Rising from the sea like a goddess, the island nation of Cyprus ____0____ (sweep) you off your feet with ancient monuments. Cyprus has the distinction of ____1____ (be) the birthplace of Aphrodite - Goddess of Love and Beauty. With such a legendary background it is hardly ____2____ (surprise) that Cyprus ____3____ (develop) into a ____4____ (tour) destination. It ____5____ (bless) with natural beauty that ranges from golden beaches to ____6____ (roll) hills. To walk through its old streets is ____7____ (step) backwards in time. Old houses with ornate balconies peep from weather-beaten walls, and craftsmen in small workshops practise trades, which have not ____8____ (change) for centuries.
(B) Fill in each blank with an appropriate word:
1. How did all this come __________ ?
2. I should bear __________ him while he is in difficulty.
3. Sudhir has run __________ debt after the inflation.
4. Mahesh has set _________ as a property dealer.
5. Aarti has a craving _________ more money.
6. The pond abounds _________ fish.
7. The Principal has dispensed ________ his services.
8. I take exception ________ your remark.
(C) Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and , but or so.
1. We all enjoyed the story. Our teacher told us the story.
2. They should hurry up. Otherwise they will miss the flight.
3. He was caught. He admitted his crime.
4. He worked hard. He wanted to get a shcolarship.
(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 :- He was too poor to pay his fees. (Begin: He was so poor ...)
Answer :- He was so poor that he could not pay his fees.
1. Mangla is the cleverest pupil in the class. (Use: clever ...)
2. He not only advised me but also helped me. (Begin: In addition ...)
3. There's no point in taking my car if I can't find a p[lace to park it. (Begin: What's ...)
4. He was accused of stealing. (Begin: People ...)
5. Having finished his work, he went to play. (Begin: When he ...)
6. If nobody wants it, I'll throw it away. (Use: unless)
7. Kate eats only fruits and vegetables. (End: .... on fruits and vegetables.)
8. Our secret plan has been discovered. (Begin: Someone ...)
Answers
(A)
1. being
2. surprising
3. has developed
4. tourist
5. is blessed
6. rolling
7. stepping
8. changed
(B)
1. about
2. with
3. into
4. up
5. for
6. in
7. with
8. to
(C)
1. We all enjoyed the story which our teacher told us.
2. Unless they hurry up, they will miss the flight.
3. After being caught, he admitted his crime.
4. He worked hard to get a scholarship.
(D)
1. No other pupil in the class is as clever as Mangla.
2. In addition to advising me, he also helped me.
3. What's the point in taking my car, if I can't find a place to park it?
4. People accused him of stealing.
5. When he had finished his work, he went to play.
6. Unless somebody wants it, I'll throw it away.
7. Kate lives only on fruits and vegetables.
8. Someone has discovered our secret plan.
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