GRADE X

ENGLISH – GRAMMAR
1. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed.
(a) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter.
Respected Sir/Ma'am
Subject: Application for the post of a PGT teacher
I am applying for the position of a PGT Teacher in your esteemed school with reference to the
advertisement in The Indian Express dated 18th March XX. I........... (Work) in a CBSE-affiliated school
for the last 3 years.
(b) Read the given sentence from a recipe review article. Identify the error and supply the correction in the
sentence.
Millions of women live with breast cancer, one of the most common form of cancer
worldwide- and also, in most cases, one of the most treatable.

Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

(c) Sunny told his mother that he was going to the library with Shaan. Report the question asked by Sunny's
mother.
(d) Read the dialogue between Sulekha and her mother. Complete the sentence in reported speech.
Mother: You look so tired. Take some rest.
Sulekha: I can't even think of relaxing. I have lots of homework to do.
When her mother remarked that Sulekha looked so tired and advised her to take rest, Sulekha replied
that_______________ of relaxing as she__________________.
(i) couldn't even think, had lots of homework to do
(ii) cannot even think, had lots of homework to do
(iii) couldn't even think, had lots of homework to be done
(iv) wasn't thinking, had lots of homework to do
(e) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the given statement.
Aditya,__________________ (who/whom/ which/ whose) mother got an award for the best teacher, is my
nephew.
(f) Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence from a commercial company's current
marketing strategy.
XYZ School organized a seminar about 'Water Conservation' as part of the World Water
Day celebrations on 13th August XX.

Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

(g) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line. from a news
report.
The Supreme Court dismissing plea against elevation of Justice Chandrachud, calls it 'misconceived."

Option No. Error Correction

(i) Dismissing dismisses
(ii) Against about
(iii) Calls called
(h) Complete (iv) misconceived misconceive the given narrative,
by filling in the blank with the correct option.
 _________________ by hunger, the elephant herd entered the sugarcane fields.
(i) Drove (ii) Driven (iii) Having driven (iv) Driving
(i) Report the dialogue between two friends, by completing the sentence.
Pooja: I'm really looking forward to the Annual Alumni Meet tomorrow.
Priyanshi: Yes, we will be meeting our friends after so many years.
Pooja told Priyanshi that................... to the Annual Alumni Meet, the next day.
Priyanshi agreed and remarked that they would be meeting their friends after so many years.
(j) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete a live interview in a company.
I have a great interest in this position and assure you that I____________ prove to be an asset to your
company.
(i) drove (iii) might (ii) driven (iv) ought to
(k) Complete the line from a popular song, by filling the blank with the correct option.
It's been a hard day's night
And I.................. (Work) like a dog
It's been a hard day's night
I should be sleeping like a log
(1) Identify the error and supply correction, for the following notice put up outside a farmhouse.
LOST
A small pony with a silver mane and tail belonging to a young lady.

Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

2. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed.

(a) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter.
Dear Sir
Subject: Potholes in our locality are causing difficulties
With due respect, I would like to inform you that we _______________ (face) a lot of difficulties due to
potholes in roads in our area. Monsoon season arrived a few days ago and is increasing our problems.
(b) Read the given sentence from an article on air pollution in Delhi. Identify the error and supply the
correction in the sentence.
Air quality in Delhi improves but still remains in 'very poor' category as smog
enveloped the city.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

(c) Below is given a piece of information about a Hollywood feature film. Report the question asked by
Shamita.
Arun told Shamita about the popular movie 'John Wick' in which the hero kills a bad guy with a pencil to
take revenge.
(d) Read the dialogue between a mother and her son carefully and complete the following paragraph
correctly.
Mother: Do you want to have rice pudding or rasgulla?
Son: Although I like both but today I want rice pudding.
When the mother asked her son whether he wanted to have rice pudding or rasgulla, he answered that
although ......... he wanted rice pudding.
(i) he likes both but that day (ii) he liked both but today
(iii) he liked both but that day (iv) he used to like both but that day
(e) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the opening line of an article on the rising
awareness about millets internationally.
The United Nations declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets-to pay a tribute to __________
health and nutritional benefits.
(i) its (i) it's (iii) their (iv) there
(f) Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence from an article on advice on landing a good
job titled 'How to choose the right company?"
Dig deep to get more information on company culture because you'll get insight into what is most
important for the company as a whole, and what it valued in the individuals who work there.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

(g) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a report
on cardiovascular health.
The advertisement reads, "HDL. is like a vacuum cleaner for cholesterol in the body. When it's at healthy
levels in your blood, it removes extra cholesterol and plaque build-up in your arteries and then sends
them to your liver.

Option No. Error Correction

(i) for against
(ii) levels level
(iii) building Build-up
(iv) them it

(h) Complete the given narrative, by filling in the blank with the correct option.
Addressing his monthly "Mann ki Baat" radio broadcast, the PM said India ____________ wonders in
space as well as the solar sector, adding that the whole world is surprised to see its achievements in these
areas.
(i) has done (iii) was doing (ii) has been done (iv) is doing
(i) Report the dialogue between Taruna and Namita, by completing the sentence.
Taruna: I'm really looking forward to the class picnic tomorrow.
Namita: Yes, after a long time we will be meeting our friends and teachers. Taruna told Namita that she
was really looking forward to the class picnic, the next day. Namita agreed that after a long
time................ and teachers.
(j) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the speech of a market analys about the use of
books and technology in classrooms.
We’ve seen film loops, overhead projectors, motion picture projectors, machine scoring of tests and a
myriad of other technological innovations....................... in classrooms along with books.
(i) used (ii) being used (iii) to be used (iv) will be used
(k) Complete the quote by Henry Kendall by filling in the blank with the correct option.
If we cannot halt population growth with compassion, it ........................... by Nature, brutally and without
pity.
(1) Identify the error and supply correction, forthe following advertisement by an institute that trains crew for
airlines.
Frankfinn
It is official now!
We groomed more Air Hostesses than all other academies put together.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction
3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed.
(a) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter.
Dear Sir
Subject: Limiting the number of vehicles
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I ........................ (highlight) the problem of an ever-
increasing number of vehicles on the roads of the cities in our country.
(b) Read the given sentence from a recipe review article. Identify the error and supply the correction in the
sentence.
Most fast food items also fall under the category of junk food because they would be harmful to your
health.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

(c) Mahima told Tanvi that the violence in the movie had scared her and that's why she looked gloomy.
Report the question asked by Tanvi.
(d) Read the dialogue between a teacher and his student, by completing the sentence.
Teacher: Sahil, what happened to you? You look upset.
Student: I lost my Exercise Book.
The teacher asked Sahil .......................to him as he looked upset, to which Sahil answered that he had lost
his Exercise Book.
(i) what had happened (ii) if anything had happened
(iii) what has happened (iv) if anything has happened
(e) Correct the following concluding paragraph of a report on a lunar mission.
The 2019 mission which was originally scheduled for launch on July 15 went aborted due to technical
anomalies detected in the final hours.
(f ) Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence from an article by an economist in a
national daily.
India's strong economic fundamental amid a weak global growth outlook is a key rallying point
for investors,

Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

(g) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a story.
The older boys were working on the field, while the smaller ones were playing besides the house when
the storm struck with full force.
Option No. Error Correction
(i) on In
(ii) ones Boys
(iii) besides near
(iv) with by

(h) Complete the given narrative, by filling in the blank with the correct option.
My younger brother .............. the wall when his friends came to call him for the match.
 (i) has been whitewashing (ii) was whitewashing
(iii) had been whitewashing (iv) was being whitewashed
(i) Report the dialogue between a father and son Choose the correct option to complete the narration of the
dialogue between Abeer and his father.
Father: Have you revised all the sample papers in English?
Abeer: Yes, I am sure that I will get the highest marks in English.
Father asked Abeer....................... all the sample papers in English. Abeer replied that
he was sure that .............the highest marks in English.
(j) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the live feed on a popular news channel.
In Punjab, a thousand hands_____________ to plug a breach that flooded 3 dozen villages working on
repairing the Bandh.

(i) converge (ii) converged (iii) had converge (iv) were converging
(k) Complete the line from a popular English song, by filling in the blank with the correct option.
I followed the signs, and I
...................... getting nowhere.
Oh! Why did I follow you?
Follow you? Follow you?
(i) wind up (ii) wound up (iii) wounded up (iv) winds up
(l) Identify the error and supply correction, for the following note on a company's website.
Khatri & Sons Pvt. Ltd. Sonepat, Haryana
The South Point Group of Institutions offers discounts on all its courses for the deserving and
meritorious candidates.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

4. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed.

(i) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter: [1]
Dear Sir
This is with reference to committee's letter of recommendation that__________ (highlight) the
nominations for 'Safe Residential Area' award for this current year.
(ii) Read the given sentence from a recipe review article. Identify the error and supply the correction in the
sentence.
This delightful recipe must keep your hunger pangs at bay with its balanced spices and oriental flavour.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

(iii) Abhilash and Neha had a conversation about the inauguration of Neha’s Dance Academy. Report
Abhilash’s question.
Is your best friend helping you in this venture?
(iv) Read the dialogue between Shabnam and her mentor, Sara, regarding her summer internship programme.
Sara: Why did you choose to participate in this internship programme?
Shabnam: Ah! I am convinced this programme has the potential to enhance my abilities.
Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue.
Sara asked Shabnam___________ in that internship programme. Shabnam sighed and exclaimed that she
was convinced that programme had the potential to enhance her abilities.
(A) why to choose to participate (B)to choose participation
(C) about her choice to participate (D) with her choice in participating
 (v) Fill the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the concluding line of an issued circular by an
Organisation Managers.
A copy of the plan is enclosed and ______________ that/ then/ this) may be communicated to all Team
Leaders for compliance.
(vi) Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence from a commercial company's current
marketing strategy.
The company aimed at increasing authority in areas frequently visited by the clients.
Use the given format for your response.
Option No. Error Correction
(i) explores explore
(ii) and or
(iii) among between
(iv) In for
Error Correction

(vii) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the closing line, from an
analytical report.
In conclusion, this study explores the association among short-sleep pattern and overweight
youngsters.

(viii) Complete the given narrative, by filling the blank with the correct option.
The experience of nursing an injured bird left me _______________ grateful for knowing the
importance of being kind and compassionate to all creatures.
(A) feeling (B) having felt (C) felt (D) feels
(ix) Report the dialogue between a vendor and his customer, by completing the sentence:
Vendor: It is nice to see you, Sir!
Customer: Yes, indeed! Unlike last month, I have been away for quite some time this month.
The vendor greeted his customer respectfully and mentioned that he was pleased to see him. The
customer answered in the affirmative and explained that ___________________.
(x) Fill the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the live feed on a school news channel.
Congratulations Change Makers!
The regional competition awards have been announced and our school music club ____________ the
first prize.
(A) had been won (B) will win (C) was winning (D) has won
(xi) Complete the line from a self-awareness song, by filling the blank with the correct option.
The river runs through your veins
The trees and mountains____________ your name
The moon and stars watch over
You're guiding your way back home
To dream the night away.
(A) will call (B) call (C) had called (D) calls
(xii) Identify the error and supply correction for the following note in a passengers' flight instruction manual:
NOTE: Passengers will not reach the airport late in order to avoid a fine equivalent to 5% of the
basic fare.
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Error Correction

5. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed.

(i) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter.
Dear Sir
This is with reference to your advertisement______________ (publish) in the Times of India date 8 May
20XX.

(ii ) Read the given sentence. Identify the error and supply the correction in the sentence.
When she put her hand on your head to blessed you, you can feel her love.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

(iii) Sujata and Simran had a conversation. Report Sujata's question.

When will your mother be back from her trip?
(iv) Read the dialogue between Ganesh and Dr. Gautam.
Ganesh: Dr. my wife is unwell. May I know what will be the total expenses on her treatment?
Dr. Gautam: Well, you will have to pay only six lacs for her treatment.
Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue.
Ganesh told Dr. Gautam that his wife was unwell. He asked the Dr._____________on her treatment. Dr.
Gautam told him that he would have to pay only six lacs for her treatment.
(A) if he may know what will be the total expenses.
(B ) if he might know what would be the total expenses
(C) if he might knew what t
(D) if he may know what are the told expenses the total expenses will be
(v) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the given statement:
It's a closely connected world out ___________ (here/then/there) where children consult and guide each
other.
(vi) Identify the error in the statement given below and supply the correction. Use the given format for your
response.
Water was vital to human health and fitness.
Error Correction

(vii ) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a news
report:
Last week a child was not allowed to board the plane at Ranchi airport.
Option No. Error Correction
(i) child children
(ii) last previous
(iii) the a
(iv) at in
 (viii) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the given sentence about Ajanta and Ellora
Caves.
The Caves of Ajanta and Ellora are the Magnificent Works of Sculpture. Whoever goes there ________
spellbound.
(A) becomes (B) become (C) becoming (D) has
(ix) Read the conversation between Ranbir and policeman. Complete the sentence by reporting the patient's
reply correctly.
Ranbir: Where is my car? I remember parking it here.
Policeman: The car has been towed away as you parked it in the 'no parking zone'.
Ranbir asked the policeman standing there where his car was and added that he remembered parking it
there. The policeman replied that the car ______________ parked it in the 'no parking zone.
(x) Choose the option that completes the sentence below correctly:
She had already begun eating her dinner by the time I_________ there.
(A) reached (B) had reached (C) was reaching (D) had been reaching

(xi) Complete the line from the poem written by Alfred Lord Tennyson with the correct option.
I come from haunts of coot and hern
I make a sudden salty
And sparkle out among the fern
To ________ down a valley.
(A) bickers (B) had bickered (C) will bicker (D) bicker
(xii) Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction:
The dog has eaten his food before the trainer arrived.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

NOTE: All details presented in the questions are imaginary and created for assessment purpose.
6. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks as directed.
(i) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket.
The students, with the help of their teacher ______________ (create) a beautiful poster.
(ii) Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction:
The orchestra performed on the central theatre in front of a huge audience.
Use the given format for your response:
Error Correction

(iii) Bela shared some information about her visit to her grandmother with Malini. Report Malini's question.
Is your Grandmother feeling better now?
(iv) Report the dialogue between the receptionist and the customer by completing the sentence:
Receptionist: When would you like to check into the hotel?
Customer: I will send you an email and give the details.
In response to the question regarding when he would like to move in, the customer replied and give the
details.
Select the correct option:
(A) that he will send an email (B) that he would send an email
(C) that I will send you an email (D) that he would send him an email
(v) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the slogan.
________________ Educated mind can teach many. (The/ A/ An)
(vi) Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction:
Behind every success film there is a lengthy creative process.
 Use the given format for your response:
Error Correction

(vii) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line:
The sounds of laughter was echoing in the corridor.
Option No. Error Correction
(i) sounds sound
(ii) laughter laughing
(iii) was were
(iv) in of

(viii) Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option:
In times of trouble you can always______________ your parents for help.
(A) turn in (B) turn to (C) turn on (d) turn away
(ix) Ritu met Anita and saw her crying.
Report Rini's question.
Ritu: “Anita, what is the matter?”
(x) Report the dialogue between Lata and Usha by completing the sentence:
Lata: Whal activity did you enjoy the most in the summer camp?
Usha: I enjoyed art and craft class
Lata asked Usha what activity did she enjoy the most in the summer camp. Usha replied that ________
art and craft class
(A) she had enjoyed (B) she would enjoy (C) she enjoyed (D) she has enjoyed
(xi) Complete the line from a poem Ozymandias, by filling in the correct option.
Near them, on the sand,
Half sunk, a _________ visage lies, whose frown,
And wrinkled lip, and a sneer of cold command’.
(A) shatters (B) shatter (C) shattered (D) will shatter
(xii) Identify the error and supply correction. Use the given format for your response.
Air pollution is emerging like a global problem.
Error Correction

7. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks as directed.

(i) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter:
Dear Sir
Through this letter we wish to remind you that we ____________ (place) an order for 325 litre
refrigerator to be delivered on 11 May 20XX at our place.
(ii) Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction:
Latex was a natural polymer found beneath the bark of a mature rubber tree.
Use the given format for your response:
Error Correction

(iii) Kabir shared some information with Sahil about his travel plans. Report Kabir's plans.
I will go to Tripura tomorrow.
(iv) Select the correct option to complete the narration of a dialogue between a passerby and a farmer.
Passerby: Can you tell me the way to Rampur?
 Farmer: Drive for four kms and then turn right.
The passerby asked the farmer if he could tell him the way to Rampur. The farmer replied that _______.
(A) he may drive for four kms and then turn right.
(B) he should drive for four kms and then turn right.
(C) he might drive for four kms and then turn right.
(D) he had to drive for four kms and then turn right.
(v) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the slogan:
__________ only weapon to fight injustice is education. (An/ The /This)
(vi) Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction:
The evil of begging is very common into our country.
Use the given format for your response:
(vii) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line:
Rahul along with his cousins are leaving for sea.
Option No. Error Correction
(i) sounds sound
(ii) laughter laughing
(iii) was were
(iv) in of

(viii) Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option:
As I stood in the balcony and watched the passers by throw paper out of their cat, I was by their
behaviour.
(A) put up (B) put in (C) put away (D) put off
(ix) Report the dialogue between father and son by completing the sentence:
Father: Which project did you enjoy working on the most?
Son: The one in which I had to build a remote control car.
In response to the question about his favourite project, the son said that ___________.
(x) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the message sent by a school.
Congratulations Students
The board has announced the results and your performance in exams laurels to the school.
(A) had brought (B) brought (C) has brought (D) will bring
(xi) Complete the line from a poem written by Vikram Seth, by filling in the correct option.
Next night when the nightingale
Shook her head and _______ her tail
Closed an eye and fluffed a using
And had cleared her throat to sing
(A) twitched (B) will twitch (C) twitches (D) had twitched
(xii) Identify the error and supply correction for the following instruction from school.
Note: Students must not carried mobile phones to school during extra classes.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

8. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks as directed.

(i) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence.
 The boys _______________ to my lecture since 8 O'clock this morning.
(A) were listening (B) have been listening (C) had been listening (D) None of these
(ii) Read the conversation between a mother and her daughter. Complete the sentence by reporting daughter's
reply correctly.
Mother: Why are you looking so worried?
Daughter: My exams are approaching.
Mother asked her daughter why she was looking very worried. The daughter replied ___________.
(iii) Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line.
I __________ rather die than join the gang of terrorists.
(A) could (B) should (C) would (D) can
(iv) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line:
A little political thinkers think that liberty and equality can't go together.
Option No. Error Correction
(i) Can’t Could’t
(ii) think thinks
(iii) A little Some
(iv) go goes

(v) Complete the given sentence, by filling in the blank with the correct option:
They met you at night after you _____________ your work.
(A) had finished (B) have finished (C) finished (D) will finish
(vi) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the wordin the bracket.
Chris, in addition to his brother Zack, _______________ (play) hockey on Saturday.

(vii) Report the dialogue between a doctor and a patient by completing the sentence:
Doctor: You should take this medicine every day.
Patient: Should I take it before dinner or after dinner?
Doctor: No, you should take it after the breakfast.
The Doctor advised the patient that he should take that medicine every day. The patient further asked if
he should take it before dinner or after dinner. The doctor replied negatively and then said________.
(viii) Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction.
Some guys like to fights on even playing grounds, and some guys like to cheat.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

(ix) Transform the following direct speech into reported speech:

He asked, "Will you be coming?"
(x) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence.
My class teacher told me that I __________ work hard.
(A) shall (B) could (C) can (D) should
(xi) Select the correct option to complete the narration of the dialogue between Radha and Shikha.
Radha: Do you know how to swim?
Shikha: Yes I know. I have learnt it during this summer vacation.
Radha asked Shikha whether she knew how to swim. Then Shikha replied in affirmative and also added
that _______________.
 (A) she had learnt it during that summer vacation
(B) she has learnt it during this summer vacation
(C) she have learnt it during that summer vacation
(D) she had learnt it during this summer vacation
(xii) Identify the error and supply the correction, for the following sentence:
Every people went to welcome the Indian Cricket team.
Error Correction

9. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed.

(a) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter.
Dear Sir
I would like to inform you that I ____________ (resign) from my position as Manager for the NCLAT,
effective from 7 July 20XX.
(b) Read the given sentence from an article on population growth in India. Identify the error and supply the
correction in the sentence.
In India, living with another 130 crores, competition- be it on a professional or personal level become
Option No. Error Correction part of life.
(i) changed Was changed Use the given format for your
(ii) in of response.
(iii) with Along with
(iv) over in
Error Correction

(c) The following is the narration of the dialogue between Anushka and her father about preparation for
exams.
Anushka told her father that she didn't believe in preparing for the examinations in advance. She further
added that she believed in cramming at the eleventh hour.
Report the question asked by Anushka's father.
(d) Read the dialogue between a doctor and a patient. Complete the sentence by selecting the patient's
appropriate reply.
Doctor: How do you feel now after taking the medicines?
Patient: I am feeling much better now.
The doctor asked the patient how he felt then after taking the medicines. The patient responded that
he..................
(i) he was feeling much better then. (ii) he had been feeling much better then.
(ii) he has been feeling much better then. (iv) he was feeling much better now.
(e) Fill the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the concluding line of an issued circular by the
RBI to all the major banks.
E-rupee payments carry a twin boon _____ the anonymity of cash_________________ (or/but/as well
as/yet) the convenience of digital transactions.
(f) Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence from a comapny's strategy in the court.
Tata Steel is challenging the Delhi High Court order of January 13 in which the court has direct the
Law Tribunal to proceed with the hearing of the avoidance application.
(g) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a tribute
to Nelson Mandela published in a newspaper.
Mandela's understanding in freedom changed with age and experience over due course of time.
 (h) Complete the given narrative, by filling in the blank with the correct option.
The Prime Minister reaches Chennai next week where he____________ an auditorium.
(i) will inaugurate (ii) would inaugurate (iii) might inaugurate (iv) will inaugurating
(i) Report the dialogue between two friends, by completing the sentence.
Friend A: Have you ever seen a joker?
Friend B: Yes, the joker is standing in front of me.
When Friend A asked his pal if he had ever seen a joker, he replied humourously that ____________.
(j) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the live feed on a school news channel.
Attention senior students!
The examination schedule for Pre-Boards _________________ and the first exam begins exactly a week
from now.
(i) had been announced (ii) has been announced (iii) is being announced (iv) will be announced
(k) Complete the line from a poem on 'Life', by filling the blank with the correct option.
In those moments you live.
And the growth ....................... not in ...................
But in how much you give.
Life is just moments,
So precious and few.
(i) can be (not in) taking (ii) was (not in) taking (iii) is (not in) taking (iv) is (not in)
to take
(1) Identify the error and supply correction, for the following note above a wash basin in a public eating
place.
Note: Please Satanise your hands here

Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

10. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed.

(a) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter.
Dear Sir
This is with reference to the selection committee's letter of recommendation that .........................
(highlight) the nominations for the 'Safe Residential Area' award for this current year.
(b) Read the given sentence from a recipe review article. Identify the error and supply the correction in the
sentence.
This deligluful recipe is promising to keep your hunger pangs at bay with its balanced spices and
oriental flavour.

Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

(c) Wife told the husband about getting late at the office on account of a sudden meeting. Report the
question asked by the husband.
(d) Read the dialogue between a father and son regarding his future plans. Choose the correct option to fill
in the blanks.
 Father: I want you to opt for Science Stream in Class XI. Science will give you better career options.
Son: I don't have any interest in Science. I am more inclined towards humanities. Father told his son
that .............. for Science Stream in Class XI because Science would give him better career options. To
this, the son replied that............. in science and that he was more inclined towards humanities.
(i) he must opt, he doesn't have any interest
(ii) he wanted him to opt, he didn't have any interest
(iii) he has to opt, he wasn't interested
(iv) he should opt he didn't have any interest.
(e) Complete the concluding line of an issued circular by an organisation to its managers.
A copy of the plan is enclosed and.......... may be communicated to all Team Leaders for compliance.
(f) Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence from a textbook on political science
published by NCERT.
The Council of Ministers is responsible towards parliament for making policies in the national
interest and also their actions.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

(g) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a news
report.
There is a danger of water pollution as well if the sewers andior sewage lines get broken and dirty
water gets mixed up in clean drinking water.

(h) Complete the given narrative, by filling in the blank with the correct option.
He said, "If salt is sweeter than sugar, you................ ...another home where cooking is more to your
taste."
(i) had better find (iii) have better find (ii) should locate (iv) had to find

(i) Report the dialogue between a passer-by and a beggar and complete the following paragraph.
Beggar: Please give me some money.
Passer-by: Can't you do any work?
The beggar requested the passer-by to give him some money. The passer-by instead asked
him ................ any work.
(j) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the live feed on a school news channel.
Congratulations
Option No. Error Correction
Change Makers!
(i) sewers sewer
The regional competition awards
(ii) get broken are broken
have been announced and our
(iii) gets got
school (iv) in with music
club ........................
the first prize.
(i) has win (ii) have won (iii) had to win (iv) had won
(k) Complete the line from a poem on medicines and doctors, by filling the blank with the correct option.
But for whom the rabbit
kept on pounding medical herbs, I
 just could not
guess. Now the
moon is being
swallowed by the toad and the light
............................ leaving darkness all around;
(i) had flickered out (ii) flickers out (iii) have flickered out (iv) should
flicker out
(l) Identify the error and supply correction, for the following promise in the manifesto of a political party.
We plan to cut all homeless people in half by 2025.
11. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed.
(a) Fill in the blank by using the correct word from the options available to you, for the given portion of a
letter:
Subject: Inquiry regarding the online courses in choreography Refer to your advertisement regarding the
online courses in choreography offered by your ....................... institute, I want ............ that I am currently
in XII class and preparing for my final exams.
(i) esteemable, to say (ii) reputed, to suggest (iii) esteem, to tell (iv) reputable,
to state
(b) Identify the error in the given sentence from a newspaper article and supply the correction.
Mobile phones are being extensively used both in urban and rural areas but the importance of
mobile phones between students has been increasing day by day.

Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

(c) Sanjay told Shailesh that he was surprised to see him there in Delhi. Report the question asked by Sanjay
next.
(d) Read the conversation between a master and a servant. Complete the sentence by reporting the
conversation.
Master: Why do you need such a long leave?
Servant: My brother is having a destination wedding in Goa.
The master asked his servant................ such a long leave, to which he replied that ................. a destination
wedding in Goa.
(i) did he really need, his brother was having (ii) why he needed, his brother was having
(iii) that why he needed, his brother was having (iv) why he needed, his brother will be having
(e) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete an article from a magazine on school
education.
The regulations related to the examination schedule as drafted by the administration ................. from the
curriculum.
(i) are stemmed (ii) get stemmed (iii) stem (iv) stems
(f) Identify the error in the given sentence, from a travel magazine and supply the correction.

When you finally arrive in Sydney Harbour, you had been sailing non-stop for a week on the high seas.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

(g) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a news
report:
Over recent years, many skilled craftsmen and women have lost their jobs inside the pottery trade in
the UK, but gradually English porcelain is regaining its reputation.
 (h) Complete the given narrative, by filling in the blank with the correct option:
................................ argument could move..................... man from their final decision.
(a) Each, both (b) No, either (c) No, neither (d) Neither, each
(i) Select the correct option to complete the narration of the dialogue between two primary class students.
Mohit: Have you seen real langurs in a zoo?
Rohit: My mummy tells me to look into the mirror when I ask her to take me there.
Mohit asked Rohit if he had seen
Option No. Error Correction
real langurs in a zoo, to which
(i) few some
Rohit (ii) believe believed replied that his
(iii) an the mother...................
to take him (iv) into in to the zoo.
(j) Fill in the blank by choosing
the correct option to complete the commentary on a history channel.
In 1619, the first African slaves .......................... in Virginia, USA, and by 1790, their numbers nearly
700,000.
(i) arrived, had reached (ii) have arrived, were reaching
(iii) were going to arrive, rea (iv) were arriving, have been reaching
(k) Complete the line from a known poem by Tagore, by filling the blank with the correct option.
On the day when the lotus bloomed, alas, my mind ............................ and I knew it not. My basket was
empty and the flower remained unheeded.
(i) is straying (ii) was straying (iii) were straying (iv) had been straying
(1) Identify the error on a shop's hoarding and supply the correction, for the following instruction in a
restaurant:
Note-servers must wash their hands before carrying the dishes and living.

Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

12. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed.

(a) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter:
Dear Sir
I would ........................(draw) your attention to the violation of the advisory on all children getting the
booster dose for hepatitis B.
(b) Identify the error in the given sentence, from a story published in a popular magazine and supply the
correction.
The man went out for no other reason than to have the pleasure of feeling the rain over his body,
and when he returned, he was thoroughly wet.

Use the given format for your response

Error Correction
 (c) Anil shared some information with Tariq about his exciting, maiden holiday in Europe and how he
enjoyed himself. Report Tariq's question.
(d) Select the correct option to complete the narration of the dialogue between Shelly and her friend Tanvi.
Shelly said to Tanvi, "Can you solve this particularly tough question in linear equations?"
Tanvi, "It would be a shame if I can't because I have been taking tuition all summer vacations".
Shelly asked Tanvi if she could solve that particularly tough question in linear equations. Tanvi
answered that it would be a shame if she............. tuition all summer vacations.
(i) can't because she had been taking (ii) can't because she has been taking
(iii) couldn't because she had been taking (iv) couldn't because she was taking
(e) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the last line in an article o the rights of
women published in a national daily.

Stand up for your rights because nobody else...................

(i) can (ii) should (iii) would (iv) will
(f) Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence from a report on a criminal's activity in
the capital region.
Delhi Police are issuing the description of a man who was last seen at the Kwality Restaurant
which is on Parliament Street.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

(g) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line from a news
report on the UNO.
All 5 permanent members have expressed the right of veto at one time or another.

(h) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the beginning of an article is a blog post on
adolescence.
The Option No. Error Correction importance of
physical exercise as (i) have had well as mental
health (ii) the their ____________ by
the modern (iii) of to teenager.
(iv) another other (i) are well
understood (ii) is well understood
(iii) is being understood well (iv) will be well understood
(i) Report the dialogue between a manager and his team members, by completing the sentence.
Manager: I'm not proud of this, but for the first 20 years of my life at work, I ignored limits.
Team member: But you look quite balanced now.
When the manager admitted that he wasn't proud of the fact that for the first 20 years of his life at
work, he ..................... his limits, one of his team member.................. quite balanced then.
(j) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete a teacher's remark from a student's report
card.
You've done an excellent job on your projects. No one else ......................... it better.
 (i) may have done (ii) must have done
(iii) could have done (iv) should have done
(k) Complete the line from a famous poem, by filling the blank with the correct option.
Only in the deepest silence of night the stars smile
and whisper among themselves
........... ‘Vain..................... this seeking! unbroken perfection is over all!’
(i) will be (ii) is (iii) shall be (iv) could be
(1) Identify the error next to a busy shop's billing counter and supply the correction, for the following:
Thank you for your patients

Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

13. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed.

(a) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter:
It is high time that the concerned authorities should wake up to this social issue and try __________
(rein) in the rising prices so that people can lead a comfortable and peaceful life.
Yours faithfully
Prabhat
(b) Rend the given sentence from a programme on a sports channel. Identify the error and supply the
correction in the sentence.
The prediction made by the cricket commentators promised a resounding victory by the hou team
in tomorrow's match.

Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

(c) Heena told Upasana that she was excited to go to the school fete the next day with her friends. Report
the question asked by Upasana.
(d) Select the correct option to complete the narration of the dialogue between
Sonu: Mother, I am going out with my friends for a while.
Mother: Be home by 8 p.m. for dinner.
When Sonu informed his mother that he ........................ for a while, his mother asked him to be home by
8 p.m for dinner.
(i) will be going out with his friends (ii) was going out with his friends
(iii) would be going out with his friends (iv) he and his friends are going out
(e) Fill in the blank with suitable verb form to complete the introductory line in a report o the rising number
of road accidents and casualties in India.
Today, road accidents....................... India a dubious distinction. She has the worst road traffic accident
rate.
(f) Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence from an article written by an economist on
the current state of affairs in the country.
The constant doling out of freebies by the government, the rising prices of petrol and diesel and the
high cost of LPG are great burdens on the taxpayers and their shrinking saving.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

(g) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line from a news
report.
 While plastic has been considered a boon for packaging, it is also regarded as a great pollutant with
disastrous consequences for the whole of humanity.

(h) Option No. Error Correction Select the correct option to

fill in the (i) has been considered is considered blank for the given line, from
a health (ii) for in magazine.
It (iii) a the must also be conceded that
(iv) for towards with effective packaging, we
are able to enjoy food items which ................ impossible otherwise, thereby making our diets healthier
and more varied.
(i) were (ii) had been (iii) would have been (iv) was
(i) Read the conversation between two friends. Complete the sentence by reporting the conversation.
Hemant said, "I cannot help you at present because I am myself in difficulty".
Freddy, "You were my last hope."
Hemant told Freddy that he ..................... because he himself was in difficulty, to which Freddy replied
that he ......................... hope.
(j) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete an update on saving the environment.
There is a vast industry which ................steadily at finding efficient solutions to the plastic waste
problem.
(i) was working (ii) will work (iii) has worked (iv) is working
(k) Complete the line from a famous poem, by filling the blank with the correct option.
It is time for me to go, mother, I am going
When in the paling darkness of the lonely dawn you stretch out
your arms for your baby in the bed, I.... ...............say, "Baby is not
here!"-mother, I am going."
(i) shall (ii) will (iii) could (iv) have to
(1) Identify the error on a signboard in a parking area and supply the correction, for the following.
Note- Private customer parking only. All others will be toad.

Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

14.Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed.

(a) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter:
I.............(will) to pay the extra charges that will accrue from home delivery of the package. Please
ensure that the items are packaged in a sound condition to avoid breakages during the delivery process.
Yours faithfully
(b) Read the given sentence from a health article on dieting. Identify the error and supply the correction in
the sentence.
The arduous exercise routine coupled with a strict diet for three months will make you lose weight like
ever before.
Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction
 (c) Balu told Rajshri that he had bought the fancy umbrella from a Chinese flea market. Report the question
asked by Rajshri.
(d) Select the correct option to complete the narration of the dialogue between a shopkeeper and the owner
of a car.
Man: Where is my car? I had parked it right here.
Shopkeeper: The car has been towed away for parking in the 'No parking Area.'
When a man inquired about his car from a nearby shopkeeper saying that he had parked it right there, the
shopkeeper informed him that it ................................. in the 'No parking Area.'
(i) had been towed away for parking (ii) had towed away for parking
(iii) was towed away for parking (iv) could have been towed away for parking
(e) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the concluding portion of a
letter.
Of late, there............. (has) practically no presence of the law enforcement authorities in our area making
it an easy prey to petty criminals, eve-teasers and thieves.
(f) Identify the error in the given sentence, from a story in a school magazine and supply the correction.
The first couple of times when the drivers patiently waited for him to cross the road, he froze wondering
what he did to stop the traffic.
Use the given format for your response
Error Correction

(g) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a news
report on the history of Charminar.
When the state was hit by a severe plague, the ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty prayed to end the
plague and promised to build a mosque in the very place where he was praying.

Option No. Error Correction

(i) was hit was being hit
(ii) a the
(iii) prayed had prayed
(iv) was praying had prayed
(h) Complete the given narrative, by
filling in the blank with the correct option:
Along with tax inspectors, bands of Pathans ................by the British from northwest India to forcibly
seize the property of the villagers and terrorize them.
(i) gathered (ii) had gathered (iii) were gathered (iv) had been gathered
(i) Report the dialogue between the captain of a team and a player, by completing the sentence.
Captain: Why don't you want to play anymore?
Player: I think I have sprained my ankle.
The captain asked the player why he didn't want to play anymore, to which the player answered
that ...... ......... ankle.
(j) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the live feed on an FM channel on road safety
Hello dear listeners!
All of us............ have been guilty at some time or the other, of dashing across the streets, making the
nearest driver slam his brakes in panic.
(i) should (ii) must (iii) ought (iv) could
 (k) Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line from a speech on TV-watching habits.
Binge-watching on TV ...................already .................an adverse effect on the physical well-being,
mental health and study habits of children.
(i) is having (ii) will have (iii) has had (iv) can have
(1) Identify the error on an eatery's hoarding and supply the correction, for the following:

Over ten lakh customers happily serverd!

Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

15. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed.

(a) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter:
Dear Sir
This is with reference to committee's letter of recommendation that ________________ (highlight) the
nominations for 'Safe Residential Area' award for this current year.
(b) Read the given sentence from a recipe review article. Identify the error and supply the correction in the
sentence.
This delightful recipe must keep your hunger pangs at bay with its balanced spices and oriental flavour.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

(c) Abhilash and Neha had a conversation about the inauguration of Neha's Dance Academy. Report
Abhilash's question.
Is your best friend helping you in this venture?
(d) Read the dialogue between Shabnam and her mentor, Sara, regarding her summer internship programme.
Sara: Why did you choose to participate in this internship programme?
Shabnam: Ah! I am convinced this programme has the potential to enhance my abilities.
Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue.
Sara asked Shabnam _____________ in that internship programme. Shabnam sighed and exclaimed that
she was convinced that programme had the potential to enhance her abilities.
(i) why to choose to participate (ii) to choose participation
(iii) about her choice to participate (iv) with her choice in participating
(e) Fill the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the concluding line of an issued circular by an
Organisation, to its Managers.
A copy of the plan is enclosed __________ (that/ then/this) may be communicated and to all Team
Leaders for compliance
(f) Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence from a commercial company's current
marketing strategy.
The company aimed at increasing authority in areas frequently visited by the clients.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

(g) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the closing line, from an
analytical report.
In conclusion, this study explores the association among short-sleep panem and overweight youngsters
Option No. Error Correction
(i) explores Explore
(ii) and Or
(iii) among Between
(iv) In For
 (h) Complete the given narrative, by filling the blank with the correct option.
The experience of nursing an injured bird left me ______________ grateful for knowing the importance
of being kind and compassionate to all creatures.
(i) feeling (ii) having felt (iii) felt (iv) feels
(i) Report the dialogue between a vendor and his customer, by completing the sentence:
Vendor: It is nice to see you, Sir!

Customer: Yes, indeed! Unlike last month, I have been away for quite some time this month.
The vendor greeted his customer respectfully and mentioned that he was pleased to see him. The
customer answered in the affirmative and explained that _____________.
(j) Fill the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the live feed on a school news channel.
Congratulations Change Makers!
The regional competition awards have been announced and our school music club______ the first prize.
(i) had been won (ii) will win (iii) was winning (iv) has won
(k) Complete the line from a self-awareness song, by filling the blank with the correct option. I
The river runs through your veins
The trees and mountains___________ your name
The moon and stars watch over
You're guiding your way back home
To dream the night away.
(i) will call (ii) cal (ii) had called (iv) calls
(1) Identify the error and supply correction for the following note in a passengers' flight instruction manual:
Note- Passengers will not reach the airport late in order to avoid a fine equivalent to 5% of the basic fare.

Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

16. Attempt any ten of the following twelve questions:

(a) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete an online update:
The conclave scheduled by the 'Daily Herald' ______________ too much time.
(i) took out (ii) took up (iii) took after (iv) took down
(b) Read the conversation between a policeman and a driver.
Complete the sentence by reporting the reply correctly.
Policeman: Do you need any help to reach your destination?
Driver: Yes, I am not sure which direction to take.
The policeman asked the driver whether be needed any help to reach his destination to which the driver
replied ______________.
(c) Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line from a travel magazine.
Tourists are warned that they be fined if they tease animals.
(i) should (iii) will (ii) may (iv) might
(d) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line:
At the end of the street stand the tallest building in the city.
Option No. Error Correction
(i) end ending
 (ii) stand stands
(iii) tallest taller
(iv) in on

(e) Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option:
I was delighted when I ___________ my junior school teacher.
(i) ran away (ii) ran into (iii) ran down (iv) ran in
(f) Fill in the blank by using that correct form of the word given in the bracket.
The film with its exciting soundtrack and classical music ___________ (appeal) to the general audiences.
(g) Report the dialogue between the gatekeeper and the visitor by completing the sentence:
Gatekeeper: Whom do you want to meet?
Visitor : I want to see the art and craft exhibition.
In response to the question about whom the visitor wanted to meet, the visitor replied____________.
(h) Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction:
The teacher had run after the boy to catch him before he fell into the ditch.
Use the given format for your response
Error Correction

(i) Radhika shared some information with Sant about her school trip.
Report Sant's question.
What did you learn from the museum visit?
(j) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option.
My family_____________ in the village since many years.
(i) have been living (ii) has been living (iii) is living (iv) was living
(k) Select the correct option to complete the narration of the dialogue between Shyam and Shivam.
Shyam: Have you seen this actor's latest film?
Shivam: Yes, I have. The actor has done a marvellous job.
Shyam met his friend Shivam and they began talking. Shyam asked Shivam whether he had seen the
actor's latest film. Shivam affirmed and said
(i) that the actor has done a marvellous job.
(ii) that the actor had done a marvellous job.
(iii) that the actor has been doing a marvellous job.
(iv) that the actor could have done a marvellous job.
(l) Fill in the blank with the correct option:
There is something wonderful waiting her when she reaches home.
(i) of (ii) about (iii) for (iv) inside
17. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed.
(a) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter.
Dear Sir
Subject: Modern cities, old problems
A metropolitan city is the reflection of the entire country and if it_____________(find) lacking in basic
amenities, then it is a cause for concern.
(b) Read the given sentence from the famous novel, 'Around the World in Eighty Days.' Identify the error
and supply the correction in the sentence.
 Two thousand pounds in bank notes have been given to the mahout by Mr. Fogg for the upkeep of the
elephant before he left India.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

(c) Bunny told Shelley that he had got through the Delhi University’s admission test. Report the question
asked by Shelley.
(d) Select the correct option to complete the narration of the dialogue between two classmates
Binny: How do you reckon you are going to fare in the exam?
Shaan: I am hoping to score above 85.
When Binny asked Shaan how he was going to fare in the exam, he replied that........
(i) he would be able to score 85. (ii) he should be able to score 85.
(ii) he was hoping to score 85. (iv) he was hopeful to score 85.
(e) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the opening line of an article by a team of
leading astronomers.
A massive galaxy that behaves like it has next to no dark matter within it could challenge the current
understanding of how the universe _______________.
(f) Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence from a report published in food and
beverages magazine.
Tea, the drink Option No.hundreds
of Asia for Error Correction
of years, believed to have been brought to Europe by the Dutch.
(i) Few some
Use the (ii) Believe Believed given format for your response.
(iii) An The
(iv) into in
Error Correction

(g) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a news
report on Pop music and culture.
Few of our compatriots, the Be-Indian, Eat-Indian, Speak-Indian believe that MTV is an intrusion into
Indian culture.

(h) Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line, from a health update.
The doctors say that if you exercise daily even for ten minutes, you ____________your life span and the
health of your heart dramatically.
(i) will (ii) should (iii) would (iv) ought to
(i) Report the dialogue between a grandson and his grandfather, by completing the sentence.
Grandson: Steve Smith is the greatest cricketer with a career average of 60 runs!
Grandfather: Do you know that Sir Donald Bradman of my generation holds a record caren average of
99.94 runs?
On seeing his grandson's awestruck reaction to Steve Smith being the greatest cricketer, his grandfather
asked him___________ a record career average of 99.94 runs.
(j) Complete the given narrative on school admissions by filling in the blank with the correct options.
Following the advice of the committee, the Delhi High Court___________ already_______ nursery
schools from conducting any interviews in the coming days.
(i) has, barred (ii) had; barred (iii) have; been barred (iv) will; have
barred
 (k) Complete the line from a poem on space and stars, by filling the blank with the correct option.
There is no light in earth or heaven
But the cold light of stars:
And the first watch of night__________ (give)
To the red planet Mars.
(i) gives (ii) is given (iii) will give (iv) given
(l) Identify the error and supply correction, for the following question in a question paper.
How much nickel teen is there in one cigarette? Answer in brief.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

18. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed. (1×10=10)
(a) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter.
Sir
Subject: Shortage of water
On behalf of the residents of Raja Garden, I would like to draw your attention to frequent disruption of
water supply in our locality. Our colony ____________ (to go) through an acute water shortage for the
last two weeks
(b) Read the given sentence from an article on the benefits of natural light. Identify the error and supply the
correction in the sentence.
Researchers conclude that being outdoors, in natural light, helps maintain good eyesight and perhaps
even better learning in recent trials in China
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

(c) I told Shyla that it was I who had put a little salt in her coffee because too much sugar is bad for health.
Report the question asked by Shyla
(d) Read the dialogue between two friends. Select the correct option to complete the narration of the
dialogue.
My friend said, "I am an early riser."
I said to him, "I guess opposites attract because I am a night owl."
When my friend informed me that he is an early riser, I told him that probably_____________.
(i) opposites attracted because I am a night owl.
(ii) opposites attract because I am a night owl.
(iii) opposites attracted because I was a night owl.
(iv) opposites attracted because I have been a night owl.
(v) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to fill in the blank for the given remark from
an official meeting.
(e) Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence from a recipe of a dessert.
Put a teaspoon of Vanilla abstract in the batter.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

(f) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line from a news
report.
The older people will have to spent their investments to support themselves by pulling money from the
economy.
Option No. Error Correction
(i) will would
 (ii) have to spent have to spent
(iii) By Against
(iv) pulling In pushing

(g) Complete the given narrative on the long summer holidays by filling in the blank with the correct option.
Typically, the children had to stay inside during the long summer days, and hours making mischief or
watching TV
(i) spent (ii) spend (iii) were spending (iv) had spent
(h) Fill in the blank for the given remark, from an official meeting.
He _______ have availed himself of this opportunity but the chose not to.
(i) Read the conversation between two siblings. Complete the sentence by reporting the conversation. Older
sibling: Beware of pickpockets in the local train.
Younger sibling: Don't worry. I will take care.
The older sibling, while warning the younger one asked him to be beware of pickpockets in the local
train. The younger siblings assured............ ................and..... take care.
(j) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete a question asked by the Jal Board in an
awareness campaign.
__________ we afford to waste even a drop of water?
(i) Should (ii) May (iii) Can (iv) Would
(k) Complete the line from a movie review, by filling the blank with the correct option.
Titled Valatty (Tail-wagger), the film, helmed by debutant Devan,___________ Tomy and Amalu, a
golden retriever and cocker spaniel, who decide to leave their homes, leading to series of struggles they
confront along the way.
(i) revolves round (ii) must revolve around
(iii) revolves around (iv) is revolving around
(l) Identify the error and supply correction, for the following note in a passengers' flight instruction manual.
A tailor's guarantee: If the smallest hole appears after six months' wear, we will make another
absolutely free.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

19. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed. (1×10=10)
(a) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portice of a letter.
Dear Sir
My resume and experience certificate_______________ (attach) with this email for your kind perusal
and I hope to hear from you in this regard.
Yours faithfully
Asha Singh
(b) Read the given sentence from a newspaper article. Identify the error and supply the correction in the
sentence.
The Japanese school lunch has been known to be one of the best in the world.
Use the given format for your response.
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(c) Vinny told Shammi about some new varieties of mangoes at the horticulture bazaar that she visited
recently. Report the question asked by Shammi.
 (d) Select the correct option to complete the narration of the dialogue between a clerk at the ticket window
and a spectator.
Kumar: It is my first visit to a race course. When will the excitement begin?
Clerk: You are early. It will begin in an hour's time.
When Mr. Kumar asked the clerk at the ticket-window when the excitement would begin, the clerk told
him that____________ in an hour's time.
(i) he was early and that it would begin (ii) he is early and that it would begin
(iii) he was early and that it will be beginning
Option No. Error Correction
(iv) you are early and that it (i) Have shown had shown would begin
(e) Complete the given (ii) of on narrative, by filling in the
blank with the correct (iii) a the option. Sugarcane, which is
another water- (iv) in hidden Is hidden guzzling crop in India, is
also a particularly popular choice among the
farmers in Maharashtra because they sugar mills of direct marketing by
(i) had been assured (ii) will be assured (iii) ought to be assured (iv) are assured
(f) Identify the error in the given sentence, from a school magazine report and supply the correction.
Frequent or long-term consumption of processed foods increase the risk of developing metabolic
disorders such as type 2 diabetes, heart diseases and stroke.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

(g) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a news
report.
However, studies have shown that home water use is only the tip of the iceberg and a large majority of
the water consumed has been hidden from plain view.

(h) Write the correct words to fill in the blank for the given line, from an article on "The Making of a
Commando'.
Commandos of the NSG, popularly also known as the 'Black Cats' because of their black uniforms and
quick movements ___________ closely around VVIPs for their security
(i) will be seen hovering (ii) can be seen hovering
(iii) would hover (iv) are being hovered
(l) Read the conversation between Neela and her teacher. Complete the sentence by reporting the dialogue.
The teacher said to Neela, "You all must try and speak in English at school." Neela, "We are afraid of
making mistakes."
When the teacher told Neela that __________ in English at school, she confessed that of ............making
mistakes.
(j) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the advice given by a spiritual guru.
Wisdom lies in the fact that people _______________ get distressed by pain, suffering, and death.
(i) should not (ii) would not (iii) ought not (iv) might not
(k) Complete the line from a famous poem, by filling the blank with the correct option.
____________his face, nor have I listened to his voice; only I have heard his gentle footsteps from the
road before my house_____________.
(i) have to see (ii) have not seen (iii) must not see (iv) cannot but see
 (1) A child specialist shifted his office and left a hoarding on the ground floor. Identify the error on his
clinic's hoarding and supply the correction, for the following:
Note: - Climb to the first floor. The Pedestrian is upstairs.

Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

20. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed.

(a) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter.
Respected Sir/Ma'am
Subject: Low voltage and frequent breakdown of electricity
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw your kind attention towards the
poor supply of electricity in our area. The area_________ (suffer) frequent outages and low supply as a
rule.
(b) Read the given sentence from a recipe review article. Identify the error and supply the correction in the
sentence.
The Government of India has banned the production and use of plastic bags in our country in the year
2022.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

(c) Read the dialogue between two classmates and report the question asked by Shelley.
Abhinav told Shelley that he still had a large portion of his homework left.
(d) Read the dialogue between Kanchan and Maitreyi and report it in indirect speech.
Kanchan: My new dress is very pretty,
Maitreyi: Will you show it to
Option No. Error Correction
me? (i) has delayed have been delayed
Kanchan (ii) the war war told her friend
Maitryi that her new (iii) supply supplies dress was very
pretty. Maitryi (iv) Was running were running asked her if
___________.
(i) she will show the dress to her. (ii) she will show her dress to her?
(iii) she would show the dress to her. (iv) would she show the dress to her?
(e) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, live life without it." to complete the tagline of American
Express.
(i) Will (ii) Won't (iii) Doesn't (iv) Don't
(f) Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence from the opposition parties" current
political strategy.
The parties decided to take many steps at a time and put off discussion deciding on the process for seat-
sharing on a state-to-state basis.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

(g) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a news
report.
A ministry official said multimedia systems has delayed due to the war in Ukraine, while the supply of
network switches was running two years behind schedule.
(h) Complete the given portion from a newspaper report by filling in the blank with the correct option.
We are determined to combat and confront the continuing assault on the Constitution and on t
Constitutional rights of democratically elected state governments.
(i) to attack and offend (ii) to combat and confront
(iii) to combat and defend (iv) to defend and protect
(i) Report the dialogue between Ranbir and a policeman by completing the sentence into reported speech.
Ranbir: Where is my car? I remember parking it here.
Policeman: The car has been towed away as you parked it in the 'no parking zone'.
Ranbir asked the policeman standing there where his car was and added that he remember parking it
there. The policeman replied that the car.............. in the 'no parking zone’.
(j) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence.
I met a young smart fan ___________ wanted a 'selfie' with me. So, we sat on top of boundary wall.
(i) which (ii) who (iii) whose (iv) whom

(k) Complete the line from a poem on human apathy, by filling in the blank with the correct option.
Yes, and how many ears must one man have
Before he can hear people cry?
Yes, and how many deaths will it take till he knows
That too many people _______________? (die)
(i) died (ii) have died (iii) will die (iv) can die
(l) Identify the error and supply correction, for the following note in a private bank's instruction manual to
its customers.
ICICI Bank
Never reply to e-mails asking for our password or PIN. Do safe banking with us.

Use the given format for your response.

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