Thursday, August 26, 2021

Solution to Exercise 40 & 41

 

Solution to Exercise 40

1.       The mouse was killed by the rat.

2.       The tree was cut down by the man.

3.       America was discovered by Columbus.

4.       He was praised by his teacher.

5.       The dog was teased by the boy.

6.       The horse was fed by the syce every day.

7.       He was arrested.

8.       A kite was being made by Rama.

9.       A ball was caught by the boy.

10.   A letter will be written by my father.

11.   He will be conquered (by me).

12.   I was kept waiting.

13.   The lion was shot by the hunter.

14.   The door was opened by Hari.

15.   The thief was caught by a policeman.

16.   The ball was thrown by Sohrab.

17.   Twenty runs were scored by him.

18.   I am vexed by your behavior.

19.   Character is revealed by manners.

20.   A very few remarkable discovery was made by him.

21.   Great oaks are felled by little strokes.

22.   The pony will be brought by Dhondu.

23.   He is loved by everyone.

24.   This picture has been drawn by my cousin.

25.   Good news is expected.

26.   The harvest is gathered by the farmer.

27.   He was swindled by his own brother.

28.   The inspector was pleased by the recitation.

29.   The light has been put out.

30.   Our army had been defeated.

31.   TVs are sold here.

32.   My bicycle had been sold.

33.   It will soon be forgotten.

34.   The theatre was opened only last month

35.   Smoking is prohibited.

Solution to Exercise 41

1.       You and he were seen by us.

2.       I was asked by name.
My name was asked by him

3.       They were refused admission.

4.       A doll was bought for the baby.

5.       He was found guilty of murder.

6.       Milk is often turned sour by a thunderstorm.

7.       The ocean cannot be pumped dry.

8.       The storm was seen approaching.

9.       I am kept waiting.

10.   The house was painted red.

11.   I was told to leave the room.

12.   I was promised a present.

13.   The carriage will be ordered.

14.   The cliff is being climbed by the boy.

15.   Many things can be accomplished by a little effort.

16.   You are being watched carefully.

 

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Exercise in Composition 20

 


1.      No other town in Malaysia is so old as Malacca. (Positive)

Malacca is older than any other town in Malaysia.  (Comparative)

2.       Meat is not more nutritious than Soyabeans.
Soyabeans are not less nutritious than meat. (Comparative)

3.       Jupiter is bigger than any other planet. (Comparative)
Jupiter is the biggest planet. (Superlative)

4.       Latif is more industrious than most other boys. (Comparative)
Latif is one of the most industrious boys. (Superlative)

5.       He would not as soon tell a lie as die. (positive)

6.       India is larger than any other democracy in the world. (Comparative)
No other democracy in the world is so large as India. (Positive)

7.       No other English poet is so great as Shakespeare. (positive)

Shakespeare is greatest of the English poets. (Superlative)

8.       Very few Indian kings were so great as Samudra Gupta. (positive)
Samudra Gupta was greater than most other Indian kings. (comparative)

9.       No other animal is so ferocious as the tiger. (positive)
The Tiger is more ferocious than any other animal. (Comparative)

10.   No other island in the world is so large as Australia. (positive)
Australia is larger than any other island in the world. (Comparative)

11.   No other metal is so heavy as lead. (positive)
Lead is the heaviest of all metals. (superlative)

12.   Some people do not have as much brains as money. (positive)

13.   A foolish friend is not so good as a wise enemy. (positive)

14.   The Marwaries are at least as enterprising as any other community in India. (positive)

15.   You do not know him better than I do. (comparative)

16.   I do not know him as well as you do. (positive)

17.   Bhim was stronger than any other man. (comparative)
Bhim was the strongest of all men. (superlative)

18.   Suresh is not more industrious than some other boys. (comparative)
Suresh is not the most industrious boy. (Superlative).

19.   No other peak of the Himalayas is so high as mount Everest. (positive)
Mount Everest is higher than any other peak of the Himalayas. (comparative)

20.   The crow is one of the most useful animals. (superlative)
The crow is more useful than most other animals. (comparative)

21.   No other country in the world is so rich as America. (positive)
America is richer than any other country in the world. (comparative)

22.   It is not so easy to practice as to preach. (positive)

23.   No other metal is so useful as iron. (positive)
Iron is the most useful of all metals. (superlative)

24.   Secret love is not so good as open rebuke. (positive)

25.   This is taller than any other building in the city. (comparative)
No other building in the city is so tall as this. (positive)

26.   No other Indian was greater orator than Sir Surendranath. (comparative)
Sir Surendranath was one of the greatest Indian orators. (superlative)

27.   No other resort in India is healthier than Ooty. (Comparative)
Ooty is one of the healthiest resorts in India.

28.   The sword is not so mighty as the pen.

Saturday, June 5, 2021

NOTICE ABOUT PAINTING & DRAWING COMPETION

 

                                                           

                                                     


                                                               
Dev Public School (Danapur)

 

                                                        NOTICE

           05.06.2021

                              Painting & Drawing Competition

All the students of classes v to viii are hereby informed to participate in the Painting & Drawing Competition to be held in the school on the 11th of June 2021.

Time: 9:00 am to 11.00 am

Venue: Hall Room, North block

Prizes: First- Rs.2000, Second-Rs.1500, Third-Rs.1100

Certificates will be awarded to all participants. Drawing sheets will be provided by the school. For further details, contact the undersigned.

 

Vaishnav Sharma

Head-Boy

 

NOTICE ABOUT APPEAL FOR COVID-19 VICTIMS

 

               

               


                   Lord Buddha Public School, (Goa)

 

                                                        NOTICE

05.06.2021

                                Appeal for COVIDD-19 Victims

This is to bring to the notice of students of all the classes that a ‘Cultural Fiesta’ is going to be organized by our school. The money collected from you will directly be transferred to the ‘Prime Minister’s Relief fund’ for the victims of COVID-19 our country.

 

Date:           4.00 pm

Venue:        School Auditorium

Ticket:         Rs.100

Chief Guest:  District Magistrate, Miss Purnima Roy

For further details contact the undersigned.

 

Nayansukh Panday

Cultural secretary

 

 

 

NOTICE ABOUT CRICKET TOURNAMENT

 

            

         


              ROYAL PUBLIC SCHOOL (PATNA)

                                                       

                                                       NOTICE

05.06.2021

All the student of Sarada Vidya Mandir are hereby informed that Regional Level Cricket Tournament is going to be hosted by our School from 10 June to 15 June 2021. All the students interested in Games & Sports are requested to come and encourage the participants by cheering for the teams.

For further details, contact the undersigned.

V.Malhotra
Sports Secretary

 

Friday, June 4, 2021

Exercise in Grammar 99

 

Exercise in Grammar 99

 

Distinguish as Adverb, Preposition, or Conjunction, each of the italicized words in the following sentences:-

 

1. He came before me.
Answer: Preposition

2. He came two hours before.
Answer: Adverb

3. He came before I left.
Answer: Conjunction

4. Have you ever seen him since?
Answer: Adverb

5. I have not seen him since Monday.
Answer: Preposition

6. I have not seen him since he was a child.
Answer: Conjunction

7. Man wants but little here below.
Answer: Adverb

8. He yearns for nothing but money.
Answer: Preposition

9. We shall go, but you will remain.
Answer: Conjunction

10. He arrived after the meeting was adjourned.
Answer: Conjunction

11. He arrived after the meeting.
Answer: Preposition

12. He arrived soon after.
Answer: Adverb

Solution to Exercise in Grammar 55

 Solution to Exercise in Grammar 55

 Point out the Participles and Gerunds in the following sentences. In the case of the

Participle, name the noun or pronoun which it qualifies. In the case of the Gerund, state

whether it is subject, object, complement, or used after a preposition.

 1. He was found fighting desperately for his life.

Answer: fighting-Participle, qualifying the pronoun ‘he’

2. He has ruined his sight by reading small print.
Answer: reading-Gerund, object of the preposition ‘by’

3. Hearing the noise, he ran to the window.
Answer: hearing- participle, qualifying the pronoun ‘he’

4. We saw a clown standing on his head.
Answer: standing- participle, qualifying the noun, ‘clown’

5. Asking questions is easier than answering them.
Answer: asking- Gerund, subject of the verb ‘is’ answering –Gerund, subject of the verb ‘is’ understood

6. Waving their hats and handkerchiefs, the people cheered the king.
Answer: Waving- participle, qualifying the noun ‘people’

7. Walking on the grass is forbidden.
Answer: Walking-Gerund, subject of the verb ‘is forbidden’

8. Jumping over the fence, the thief escaped.
Answer: Jumping- Participle, qualifying the noun ‘thief’

9. The miser spends his time in hoarding money.
Answer: hoarding-gerund, object of the preposition ‘in’

10. Much depends on Rama's returning before noon.
Answer: returning-gerund, object of the preposition ‘on’

11. Amassing wealth often ruins health.
Answer: Amassing- Gerund, subject of the verb ‘ruins’

12. I was surprised at Hari's being absent.
Answer: being-Gerund, object of the preposition ‘at’

13. We spent the afternoon in playing cards.
Answer: playing-Gerund, object of the preposition ‘in’

14. The miser hated spending money.
Answer: spending-gerund, object of the verb ‘hated’

15. She was angry at Saroja trying to lie to her.
Answer: Saroja trying to lie to her –Gerund, object of the preposition ‘at’

16. Praising all alike is praising none.
Answer: Praising –Gerund, subject of the verb ‘is’, praising-Gerund, complement of the verb ‘is,

17. Are you afraid of his hearing you?

Answer: hearing- Gerund, object of the preposition ‘of’

18. I determined to increase my salary by managing a little farm.
Answer: managing- Gerund, object of the preposition ‘by’

19. Success is not merely winning applause.
Answer: winning –Gerund, complement of the verb ‘is’

20. The year was spent in visiting our rich neighbours.
Answer; visiting –Gerund, object of the preposition ‘in’

21. Singing to herself was her chief delight.
Answer: singing –Gerund, subject of the verb ‘was’

22. He preferred playing football to studying his lessons.
Answer: Playing – Gerund, object of the verb ‘preferred’
studying – Gerund, object of the preposition ‘to’

23. I thank thee, Jew, for teaching me that word.
Answer: teaching- Gerund, object of the preposition ‘for’

24. 1 cannot go on doing nothing.
Answer: doing –Gerund, object of ‘go on’ phrasal verb.