English Editing [2 marks] (Second exam)

White searched frantically  for the monkey’s paw, fearful of what was  likely to happen.

When an army of the driver ants enters a house, the people flee into the forest and stay there until the ants have passed.  

When we breathe, there is a microscopic movement of the cranial bones which in turn allows the cerebrospinal fluid to move freely through the spinal column and the skull.

When emotions have taken you over, it becomes nearly impossible to think clearly. 

The anchor: Thank you, Ladies and Gentlemen; this is a programme  which  gives you  the chance to break  a world  record.

His face was turned away, confirming  her worst tears. She caught her breathe and put her trembling  hand on her husband’s shoulder. There was a long silence.

The people have always been susceptible to oratory of this sort. The workers know they have no enemies except their masters.

It was cold wintry days. An Arab merchant was travelling through the desert on her camel.

The village of pakshimar had all sorts of birds. There were many kinds of fruits trees in Orchards and the birds were happy among them.

“This wallet is  mine,” said the younger man. “I saw you pick it up in the counter which I had put it.” “I am sorry, sir,” said The  young  man.

In olden day there was no electricity. There were no telephones. Messages were usually delivered by riders on horses.

I am unhappy with my friend’s behaviour. Because this avoidance, I feel alone. None of my friends  are useful to me.

great, interesting

overcome, get

When you grow in freedom that you can create a new world not based on tradition or shaped according to the idiosyncrasy of some philosopher or idealist.

Dumont began to show  reluctance to this, so she ran away  from only  her youngest child.

Headache has become such a confirmed habit that a huge trade has developed in proving a cure for it.

The God disappeared of his dream and King Midas opened his eyes. He brushed his eyes. He wanted to test the boon of golden touch.

A young tourist guide,   whose name was Abhay, lived in a small village around Shimala. One day a horrible plane crash took place.

In the third taste the king asked to Sohansen, “I have hidden my daughter. I am sure you will not succeed this time also.

King mahabali was a great king who ruled over Kerala many years ago.

overcome, get

The, valuable

great, interesting

with, who

presence, irritation

speedily, and

for, recalled

As soon as, chief

Though, stammering

Nothing, for