GRAMMAR / NON TEXTUAL PASSAGES My English Coursebook - GRAMMAR / NON TEXTUAL PASSAGES

i. vill__ge    ii. dre__m    iii. eq__al    iv. mon__h

i. fr__end    ii. t__ke    iii. __pic    iv. s__gns

i. st__rt    ii. sl__ve    iii. gr__at    iv. fo__ce

i. sens__ble    ii. sl__w    iii. __dvice    iv. h__art

i. __oyal    ii. h__lp    iii. w__eel    iv. __ver

Hands, hold, humble, hurt

involves, specific, progress, defined

plodded, salary, month, cheerful

mansion, mirror, mutter, matter

hit, hard, human, hunt

today beyond darkness

as a child, I had a vision of tomorrow

I bow to my late parents to my motherland india and to the mother earth

you were quoted saying adams was very clever

but let us make no mistakes

Healthy

'whispers'

Conversation

'important'

Encompasses

Complete the word chain of 'nouns'. Add four words, each beginning with the last letter of the previous word:
List → t............... → ............... → ............... → ...............

Complete the word chain of 'nouns'. Add four words, each beginning with the last letter of the previous word:
Added → d............... → ............... → ............... → ...............

Complete the word chain of 'nouns'. Add four words, each beginning with the last letter of the previous word:
going →g …………… → …………… → …………… → ……………

Complete the word chain of 'nouns'. Add four words, each beginning with the last letter of the previous word:
water → r............... → ............... → ............... → ...............

Complete the word chain of 'nouns'. Add four words, each beginning with the last letter of the previous word:
young →g............... → ............... → ............... → ...............

‘talk to wise’

‘to play havoc’

left behind

to keep under control

‘to root out’.

Add a clause to the following sentence to expand it meaningfully.
My mother washed my clothes.

Add a clause to the following sentence to expand it meaningfully.
He is a miser.

Add a clause to the following sentence to expand it meaningfully.
She accepted.

Add a clause to the following sentence to expand it meaningfully.
All the blessings come from God.

Add a clause to the following sentence to expand it meaningfully.
I understood the lesson.

i. ignore       ii. imagine

i. regular       ii. appear

i. ignore       ii. dedicate

i. possible       ii. hindered

i. box       ii. aware

Make a meaningful sentence using any one of the following words:
i. beautify       ii. courage

Make a meaningful sentence using any one of the following words:
i. manage       ii assess

Make a meaningful sentence using any one of the following words:
i. colored       ii. possible

Make a meaningful sentence using any one of the following words:
i. correct       ii. complete

Make a meaningful sentence using any one of the following words:
i. interview       ii. condition

(A) Read the following passage and do the activities:
A1. Simple Factual Activity:
Fill in the blanks:
(i) _______________ are not being managed properly.
(ii) _______________ of garbage is one of the most important services.
(iii) At present _______________ of Delhi's land mass is being choked by the garbage.
(iv) _______________ are managing solid wastes for at least 25 thousand Delhites.

      It is obvious from the visible garbage around us that solid wastes are not being managed properly. However, housing colonies are the most disorganised sector as far as garbage is concerned. As a result, the legal garbage dumps are overflowing and the number of illegal garbage dumps in the by-lanes, parks and roadsides are on the increase in most colonies of Delhi and for that matter in all Indian cities.
      At present five per cent of Delhi's land mass is being choked by the garbage. This five per cent has become a waste land, its utility is steadily declining and soil quality is deteriorating. Besides being eyesores, these garbage dumps pose health and environment hazard for the ten million people who live in Delhi. They are breeding grounds for the germs of infectious disease like plague, tuberculosis, dysentery, diarrhoea, eyeinfections and numerous skin ailments.
      Scientific management of garbage thus is one of the most important services that need to be regularised in all residential colonies. After exploring all viable solutions to this proper I have successfully launched an indigenous scheme - Cleaning Brigades - in many colonies of Delhi. The Cleaning Brigades are managing solid wastes for at least 25 thousand Delhiites. A year and a half back the first cleaning brigade was launched during the Asiad. Since then it has been constantly expanding.

A2. Complex Factual Activity:
Complete the following web:

A3. Activity based on Vocabulary:
Find from the passage the antonyms of:
(1) invisible ×  _______________
(2) problems × _______________
(3) legal × _______________
(4) inclining × _______________
A4. Activity based on Contextual Grammar:"
Do as directed:
(1) These garbage dumps pose health and environment hazard. (Rewrite the sentence using 'as well as'.)
(2) The first Cleaning Brigade was launched during the Asiad. (Frame a question to get the underlined part as an answer.)
A5. Personal Response:
Suggest any four solutions for overcoming the problem of garbage:
(B) Read the passage given for Comprehension and write the Summary of it. Suggest a suitable title for it:

(A) Read the following passage and do the activities:
A1. Simple Factual Activity:
Choose the correct alternatives from the following and complete the sentences given below:
(1) _____________ is the latest facility available on the mobile.
(a) MP3 music (b) A camera (c) A calculator (d) Internet
(2) Mobile phone is a must during _____________.
(a) loneliness              (b) leisure time
(c) natural calamities  (d) holidays

      Besides being a telephone that you can operate wherever you are, the mobile phone can tell the time, has an alarm clock, an FM radio and even has the facility of a calculator. Hence there is no need to wear a wristwatch, carry a transistor or own a calculator. You can send or receive SMS messages whenever you want and wherever you are.
       The mobile phone has a number of features that make it an attractive instrument to own. More advanced varieties of mobiles have the facility of MP3 music. Many mobiles provide the facility of a camera. You can take pictures and store them in your mobile phone. The quality of the pictures in more advanced versions of the mobile is very good; it is as good as some superior quality cameras in the market.
       Of late the mobile even offers the facility of being connected to the computer network. Thus you can have the facility of Internet on your mobile phone. You can now also send messages via Internet through the mobile phone.
       The mobile phone has ensured that the individual does not live a lonely life. You are connected to your friends and family all the time. This becomes especially necessary during the time of natural calamities such as storms or floods or heavy rains.

A2. Complex Factual Activity:
Complete the web with suitable words/phrases from the passage:


A3. Activity based on Vocabulary:
Match the nouns with the adjectives from the passage:

Column 'A' (Adjectives)	Column 'B' (Nouns)
(1) superior	(a) instrument
(2) lonely	(b) rains
(3) attractive	(c) quality
(4) heavy	(d) life

A4. Activity based on Contextual Grammar:
Change the following into passive voice by making reasonable changes:
(1) Many mobiles provide the facility of a camera.
The facility of a camera _______________.
(2) You can also send messages via the Internet.
Messages via Internet _______________.
A5. Personal Response:
Do you wish to have a mobile phone? Why?
(B) Read the passage given for Comprehension and write the Summary of it. Suggest a suitable title for it:

Write a letter to your grandfather asking him about his health. Tell him to take the medicine regularly. And go for routine check up.
OR
Write a letter to your family Doctor telling him about your grandfather's health issue.

Formal Letter: Look at the above extract of a news. Write a letter to your school headmaster to arrange an event for listening the speech.
OR
Informal Letter: Look at the above extract of a news. Write a letter to your friend to underline the importance of women in our society.

Write a letter to your mother telling her that you miss her and her food in hostel. Also tell her about your daily routine.
OR
Write a letter to the hostel in charge complaining about stale food served to the students. You may add your own points.

i. Teachers play important role in our life to become successful in career and business.
ii. A good teacher helps us to become good human being in the society
iii. Students are the future of any nation.
iv. The future development of any nation is in the hands of teachers.

Write a letter to your friend telling her that you have stood first in the class with the support of all the teachers and the efforts you put.
OR
Write a letter to your Teacher thanking her for guiding you for the scholarship exams.

Write a letter to your sister congratulating her for securing distinction for HSC exams. Also ask about the career she would like to opt for.
OR
Write a letter to the school principal asking to organize guidance programme in school. 
You may add your own points.

(a) Prepare a dialogue from the jumbled sentences.
i. You are fined Rs. 5000/-
ii. Don’t you know plastic is banned 
iii. You are not a responsible citizen 
iv. Show me the bag
(b) Complete the following dialogue.
A : Which is your mother tongue ? 
B : …………….
A : Which other languages are known to you ? 
B : …………….
(c) Write a dialogue of minimum three meaningful exchanges on
 'Laughter is a medicine’.(a) Prepare a dialogue from the jumbled sentences.
i. You are fined Rs. 5000/-
ii. Don’t you know plastic is banned 
iii. You are not a responsible citizen 
iv. Show me the bag
(b) Complete the following dialogue.
A : Which is your mother tongue ? 
B : …………….
A : Which other languages are known to you ? 
B : …………….
(c) Write a dialogue of minimum three meaningful exchanges on
 'Laughter is a medicine’.

(a) Prepare a dialogue from the jumbled sentences.
i. Our body is composed of 70 per cent of water 
ii. One must drink ample of water
iii. To keep ourself hydrated
iv. Water is also said to be the universal solvent
(b) Complete the following dialogue.
A : Whom do you want to be in future ? 
B : …………….
A : Why you want to be so ? 
B : …………….
(c) Write a dialogue of minimum three meaningful exchanges on
 'Himalaya'

(a) Prepare a dialogue from the jumbled sentences.
i. The preparations are going fine.
ii. When are your exams scheduled ?
iii. How is your exam preparation going on? 
iv. My exams are next week.
(b) Complete the following dialogue.
A: Do you plan to visit the magic show ? 
B: …………….
A: Is it possible that i accompany you for the show? 
B: …………….
(c) Write a dialogue of minimum three meaningful exchanges on
‘Importance of Yoga’.

(a) Prepare a dialogue from the jumbled sentences.
i. Some people following me
ii. In the dark empty roads
iii. Finally decided to confront them fearlessly
iv. I ran to save my life
(b) Complete the following dialogue.
A : Name some common workouts (exercise) 
B : …………….
A : Which exercise do you do 
B : …………….
(c) Write a dialogue of minimum three meaningful exchanges on
'My pollution’

(a) Prepare a dialogue from the jumbled sentences.
i. Wish you a happy journey
ii. Commuters are requested to board the plane 
iii. Kindly get the boarding passed checked
iv. Fight A-4356 is now ready for departure
(b) Complete the following dialogue.
A : Do you prefer fruit or juice 
B : …………….
A : Which is your favourite fruit 
B : …………….
(c) Write a dialogue of minimum three meaningful exchanges on
 'My Diwali’

The Principal of your school nominates you to represent the students of Class 10 at the Independence Day celebrations to be held shortly. Draft a speech that you would have to deliver on this occasion.
• Welcome,
• The importance
• Our role.
• Our commitment, etc

National Book Reading Day.
[ Children not reading books – encourage reading – helps build knowledge, vocabulary – creativity, imagination – a good pastime]

Imagine that you are the captain of kho-kho team of your school. You are asked to deliver a speech on 'Hard work: A key to Success'. Use the following points in your draft. 
• Hardwork
• No short cuts for success 
• Stay motivated 
• Set a goal
• Proper planning 
• consistency 
• Perseverance

Giving is good.
( makes us feel happy - promotes cooperation and social connection - evokes gratitude)

On the occasion of 'World Elders' Day, we, the members of Young Achievers Club request you to speak on the
role that elders / senior citizens play in our lives.Draft the speech.
• The role of elders
• Their experience
• Their expertise
• Their place in society 
• Their love and affection.

Complete the table based on the following information.
Beetles, bees, flies, ants, mosquitos, bugs are some of the common insects.Ants are evolved from wasps like ancestors, about 140 million years ago, ants are found everywhere in the world. They make their home in buildings, gardens etc. They live in anthills. Ants are very hardworking insects. Throughout the summers they collect food for the winter season. Whenever they find a sweet lying on the floor they stick to the sweet and carry it to their home. Thus, in this way, they clean the floor.Ants are generally red and black in colour. They have two eyes and six legs. They are social insects. They live in groups or colonies. Most ants are scavengers they collect whatever food they can find. They are usually wingless but they develop wings when they reproduce. Their bites are quite painful.Ants quality 

Ants quality	.....................
Where are ants found	.....................
Ants colour	.....................
Ants ancestors	.....................
Activity in summer	.....................

Convert the following passage into a flow chart.
The earth contains a large number of metals which are useful to man. One of the most important of these is Iron. The Iron ore which we find on the earth is not pure. It contains some impurities which we must remove by smelting. The process of smelting consists of heating the ore in a blast furnace with coke and limestone and reducing it to metal. Blasts of hot air enter the furnace from the bottom and provide the oxygen which is necessary for the reduction of the ore. The ore becomes molten, and its oxides combine with carbon from the coke. The non-metallic constituents of the ore combine with limestone to form a liquid slag. This floats on top of the molten iron and passes out of the furnace through a tap. The metal which remains is pig iron. We can melt this again in another furnace - a cupola - with more coke and limestone and tap it out into a ladle or  directly into moulds. This is cast iron.

The following points given below shows various methods to improve English language.
Transfer information into a pie chart . And value each method as per your perspective
1. Think in English
If you think in your native language and then try to speak English, you'll always have to translate between languages. Translating isn't an easy thing to do! Even people fluent in two or more languages have trouble switching between languages.
The solution is to think in English.
2. Talk to Yourself
Whenever you're at home (or alone somewhere else) you can improve English speaking with your favorite person: yourself.
If you're already thinking in English, try speaking your thoughts out loud. Read out loud, too. Practice is practice, and even if you don't have anyone to correct your mistakes, just the act of speaking out loud will help you become more comfortable speaking English.
3. Use a Mirror
Whenever you can, take a few minutes out of your day to stand in front of the mirror and speak. Choose a topic, set a timer for two or three minutes and just talk.
Talk for the full two or three minutes. Don't stop! If you get stuck on a word you don't know, try expressing your idea in a different way. You can always look up how to say that word after the two to three minutes end. This will definitely help you find out what kinds of words or sentences you have trouble with.
4. Focus on English Fluency, Not Grammar
When you speak in English, how often do you stop?
The more you stop, the less confident you sound and the less comfortable you become. Try the mirror exercise above, but challenge yourself to speak without stopping or stammering (taking pauses between your words) the entire time.
5. Try English Tongue Twisters
Tongue twisters are series of words that are difficult to say quickly. One example is "The thirty-three thieves thought that they thrilled the throne throughout Thursday." Try saying this a few times! It's not easy.
6. Listen and Repeat
Do you Watch TV shows or You Tube videos in English? Use them to improve your fluency. Choose a short part of a show and repeat it line by line. Try to match the tone, speed and even the accent (if you can). It doesn't matter if you miss a few words, the important thing is to keep talking. Try to sound just like the native speakers on the show.

Show the following information on a bar grap contrasting the enrollment of girls and boys in a Saraswati Vidya Mandir High school from the year 1998 to 2002.
The five-year phase from 1998 to 2002 has shown a constant increase in the number of girls enrolling in schools.

YEAR	GIRLS	BOYS
1998	500	450
1999	600	540
2000	700	640
2001	350	200
2002	400	350

Attention SSC Students
Seminar on Time Management and
Preparation for the SSC Examination on 10th August
Guest Speaker: Mr Benjamin Contractor

A school organized a seminar on 'How to manage time effectively and prepare for the SSC Examination'. You can include the following points.

• The date and venue
• The resource person(s),
• The content
• The reaction of the students, etc…

................ after after serving mankind and living a very humble life sukhiram took his last breathe very contented and in peace.

................ finally it was a known that there was no ghost, just a stroy and reality dawned upon us.

………….. it was a dream come true for an ordinary child like me.

................. he now in fully out of his addiction and promised himself not to fall prey to such bad habits.

................ there is nothing impossible in life you have great determination and hard work.

i. snow
ii. Language
iii. check
iv. Heat
v. possible
vi. wonder

i. curious
ii. Deal
iii. Command
iv. Cold
v. production
vi. successful

i. Colours
ii. Love
iii. Forgot
iv. Travel
v. Wings
vi. Sea

i. Classroom
ii. Permanent
iii. Born
iv. Light
v. Girl
vi. Age

i. Prayer
ii. Worry
iii. classmate
iv. condition
v. virtue
vi. goal

So there you are !

We should learn from our mistakes.

Respect your elders and teachers.

I used to think so .

The bird has flown .

A nod for the wise, a rod for the fool.

Two wrongs don’t make a right.

You can’t have your cake and eat it too.

After death the doctor.

Many hands make light work.