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i. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence. vii. Report the dialogue between a doctor and a patient, by completing the
The boys _____ to my lecture since 8 O’clock this morning. sentence:
(a) were listening Doctor : You should take this medicine every day.
(b) have been listening Patient : Should I take it before dinner or after dinner?
(c) had been listening (d) None of these Doctor : No, you should take it after breakfast.
ii. Read the conversation between a mother and her daughter. Complete the The Doctor advised the patient that he should take that medicine every day. The
sentence by reporting daughter’s reply correctly. patient further asked if he should take it before dinner or after dinner. The doctor
Mother: Why are you looking so worried? replied negatively and then said that _____. viii. Identify the error in the given
Daughter: My exams are approaching. sentence and supply the correction.
Mother asked her daughter why she was looking very worried. The daughter Some guys like to fi ghts on even playing grounds, and some guys like to cheat.
replied that _____. iii. Select the correct option to fi ll in the blank for the given Use the given format for your response.
line.
I _____ rather die than join the gang of terrorists. Error Correction
(a) could
(b) should
(c) would (d) can iv. Select the option that identifi es the error and supplies
ix. Transform the following direct speech into reported speech:
the correction for the following line: A little political thinkers think that liberty He asked, “Will you be coming?”
and equality can’t go together. x. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the sentence.
Option No. Error Correction My class teacher told me that I _____ work hard.
(a) shall
(a) can‟t couldn‟t (b) could
(c) can (d) should xi. Select the correct option to complete the narration of the
(b) think thinks dialogue between Radha and Shikha.
Radha : Do you know how to swim?
(c) A little Some Shikha : Yes I know. I have learnt it during this summer vacation. Radha asked
Shikha if/whether she knew how to swim. Then Shikha replied in affi rmative and
(d) go goes
also added that _____.
v. Complete the given sentence, by fi lling in the blank with the correct option: (a) she had learnt it during the summer vacation
They met you at night after you _____ your work. (b) she has learnt it during the summer vacation
(a) had fi nished (c) she have learnt it during the summer vacation (d) she had learn it during
(b) have fi nished the summer vacation xii. Identify the error and supply the correction, for the
(c) fi nished following sentence: Every people went to welcome the Indian Cricket team
(d) will fi nish vi. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the
bracket. Error Correction
Chris, in addition to his brother Zack, _____ (play)hockey on Saturday.
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I bought a new car last year, but I _____ my old car yet, so
at present I have two cars.
Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence. (a) sell (b) have not sold
If we _____ one more batsman in our team, we would have (c) sold (d) did not sell vi. Fill in the blank by using the
won the match. correct form of the word in the bracket.
(a) had had Neither you nor your sister should _____ (talk) to them.
(b) would have been vii. Report the dialogue between Sanjay and Madan, by completing the
(c) would have sentence : Sanjay: I am surprised to see you here in Delhi. When did you
(d) would have had ii. Read the come?
conversation between Reena and Rakesh. Complete the Madan: I came here yesterday. I have been offered a job
sentence by reporting Rakesh‟s reply correctly. here.
Reena : Have you seen „Three Idiots‟? Sanjay told Madan that he was surprised to see him there in
Rakesh : I saw them yesterday in my class. Reena asked Delhi and asked when he had come. Madam replied that he had come there
Rakesh if he had seen „Three Idiots‟. Rakesh replied that the previous day and added that _____. viii. Identify the error in the given
_____. sentence and supply the correction.
iii. Select the correct option to fi ll in the blank for the given line. A good business letter is one that get results. Use
The swimmer was tired but he _____ reach the shore before he collapsed. the given format for your response.
(a) will (b) could
(c) may (d) must iv. Select the option Error Correction
identifi es the error and supplies the correction for the
following line: Have you ever learn from a mistake you
have made? ix. Transform the following direct speech into reported speech:
Option No. Error Correction He said, “Reena, do you want to buy a house in Noida?”
x. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the
(a) learn learnt sentence.
He said I _____ use his car whenever I wanted. (a)
(b) Have Has will (b) would (c) could (d) can
xi. Ram and Shyam are discussing their plans for the weekend. Fill in the
(c) a The
blank to complete the dialogue below by choosing the correct options.
(d) made make Ram: What are you doing this weekend, shyam?
Shyam: I don‟t have any special plan.
v.Complete the given sentence, by fi lling in the blank with the correct
Ram: How do you like the idea _____.
option :
(a) of go for a picnic to the Dal Lake?
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(b) of going for a picnic to the Dal Lake?

(a) time times
(c) of went for a picnic to the Dal Lake?
(d) of going for a picnic by the Dal Lake? (b) confl ict confl icts
xii. Identify the error and supply the correction, for the following sentence:
Every trees have a single woody stem called a trunk which supports a mass (c) show Showed
of branches carrying leaves.
Use the given format for your response. (d) The A
v. Complete the given sentence, by fi lling in the blank with
Error Correction the correct option :
When I was a child, I _____ to school everyday instead of going by cycle.
(a) walked (b) have been walking (c)
had walked (d) have walked
Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence. vi. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the
The bridge is being _____ at the moment so it can‟t be used. bracket.
(a) repaired Many a student _____ (try) hard to pass his entrance exam.
(b) repairing vii.Report the dialogue between Gardener and Dev, by
(c) repair completing the sentence : Gardener:
(d) repairs Did you water the plant today?
ii. Read the conversation between Raman and Anitha. Complete the Dev: No, but I will, today.
sentence by reporting Anitha‟s reply correctly. Gardener: Then tomorrow I will get a sapling of sunfl ower.
Raman : What‟s the matter, Anitha? The Gardener asked Dev if he had watered the plant that day.
Anitha : Oh, nothing. You cannot help me. I only want that Dev replied negatively but said he would that day.
blue umbrella. Then the gardener said that _____ viii. Identify the error
Raman asked Anitha what the matter was. She replied that it in the given sentence and supply the correction. Diwali, well known
was nothing and he could not help her as _____ iii. Select the correct option as the festival of lights, is a festival that is celebrate in almost all parts
to fi ll in the blank for the given line. _____ I suggest a slight change in of India. Use the given format for your response.
your plan ?
Error Correction
(a) May (b) Would (c) Must (d) Will
iv. Select the option that identifi es the error and supplies the
correction for the following line: The people of India show
remarkable unity at the time of Kargil Confl ict. ix. Transform the following direct speech into reported speech:
The beggar said to the old man, “Can you tell me the way to the
Option No. Error Correction
nearest temple?”
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x. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option. You have a Abhishek replied that _____ iii. Select the correct
large number of shirts. You _____ buy any more. option to fi ll in the blank for the given line. I _____ go on with
(a) need not (b) can not the work, cause what may.
(c) would not (d) should not xi. Rohit and Rajat are discussing their plans (a) may (b) will (c) shall (d) can
for the weekend. Complete the dialogue below by choosing the correct iv. Select the option that identifi es the error and supplies the
option. correction for the following line: I don‟t think there will be a severe
Rohit : How do you like the idea of going to the zoo? Rajat shortage of usable water because there was some rain fall yesterday.
: That sounds good, But I _____ my parent‟s permission. (a) Option No. Error Correction
needs to take
(b) need not to take (a) some a lot of
(c) needs not to take
(d) need to take xii. Identify the error in (b) will Should
the given sentence and supply the correction. At the age of
(c) think Thinks
seventeen, Galileo know that he had discovered an important
law- a law of a pendulum. (d) was Were
Use the given format for your response.
v. Complete the given sentence, by fi lling in the blank with the
Error Correction correct option :
Had the police not reached there in time, the bandits _____ him.
(a) did have killed (b) will have killed
Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence. (c) would kill (d) would have killed vi. Fill in the blank by
The higher you go, the more diffi cult it _____ to breathe. using the correct form of the word in the bracket.
(a) had become (b)
The level of intoxication _____ (vary) from subject to subject.
vii. Report the dialogue between Buddha and his disciple, by
becomes
(c) is becoming completing the sentence : Buddha :
(d) became ii. Read the conversation between Honesty is the best policy.
Abhishek and Inspector. Complete the sentence by reporting Disciple : Does honesty always pay?
Abhishek‟s reply correctly. Buddha : It may or may not, but at least you will never feel
Abhishek : I have lost my wallet. guilty.
Inspector : How did you lose it? Buddha in his preaching said that honesty is the best policy.
Abhishek : My pocket was picked. A disciple asked him if honesty always
Abhishek reported to the inspector that he had lost his wallet. pays. Buddha replied that _____ viii. Identify the error in
The inspector asked him how he had lost it. the given sentence and supply the correction. Neil Alden Armstrong was
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an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer, and the fi rst person to (d) should have told ii. Read the
walking on the Moon. conversation between Prateek and Raghav. and complete the
Use the given format for your response. narration that follows. Prateek: I don‟t feel well today.
Raghav: What can I help you, Sir?
Error Correction
Prateek: Can you take me to the doctor?
Raghav: Yes, Sir.
Prateek told Raghav that he did not feel well that day. Raghav asked
ix. Transform the following direct speech into reported speech: respectfully what he could help him. Prateek asked Raghav _____.
I said to my friend, “Can I borrow your dictionary for one day ?” Prateek replied in the affi rmative.
x. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the sentence. iii. Select the correct option to fi ll in the blank for the given line. If
We _____ eat lots of fruit and vegetables every day. I dyed my hair green, everybody _____ laugh at me.
(a) ought to (b) may (c) can (d) could xi. Select the correct option (a) would (b) should (c) may (d) can
to complete the narration of the dialogue between Garima and iv. Select the option identifi es the error and supplies the
Karan. correction for the following line: As far as climate change is
Garima : So, after a decade in the industry, are you truly „satisfi ed‟? concerned, South Asia is one of a world‟s most sensitive areas.
Karan : I love the fi lm industry. It has its fl aws though.
Option No. Error Correction
Garima asked Karan if after a decade in the industry he was truly „satisfi
ed‟. (a) change Changes
Karan told her that _____ although it had its fl aws.
(a) he loved the fi lm industry (b) I loved the fi lm industry (c) (b) is Was
I love the fi lm industry (d) he loves the fi lm industry xii.
Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction. (c) most Many
Our defence academies are better than that of Afghanistan.
Use the given format for your response. (d) a The

Error Correction v. Complete the given sentence, by fi lling in the blank with
the correct option :
As he was crossing the road, a car _____ him down.
Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence. (a) was knocking (b) had knocked
If only he _____ us truth in the fi rst place, things would not have gone (c) knocked (d) would have knocked
wrong. vi. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket.
(a) has told The woman in the pool _____ (swim) well.
(b) would have told vii.Report the dialogue between Mannu and Annu, by completing the
(c) had told narration:
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Mannu: Where are you going to?

Annu: I am going to the market. Do you want anything?
Mannu asked Annu where she was going. Annu replied that
she was going to the market and she further asked _____. viii. Identify the
error in the given sentence and supply the correction. I met her by chance
then I gone to get some Medicine which Sister Amy used to give.
Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

ix. Transform the following direct speech into reported speech:

I said to him, “Where have you lost the pen I brought for you yesterday ?
x. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the sentence.
I remember my promise. I _____ help you in the hour of your need.
(a) can (b) would (c) will (d) might
xi. Select the correct option to complete the narration of the dialogue
between a teacher and a student.
Biology Teacher : I instructed you to draw the diagram of bacteria. Why
did you submit a blank sheet? Sameer : Sir, I had drawn the diagram of
bacteria, but you can‟t see it because it is not visible to the naked eye. The
biology teacher had instructed Sameer to draw the diagram of a bacterial
cell and asked him why he had submitted a blank sheet. Sameer
respectfully answered that he had drawn the diagram but _____ (a) he
can‟t see it because it is not visible to the naked eye. (b) he couldn‟t see it
because it is not visible to the naked eye. (c) he could see it because it is
visible to the naked eye. (d) he could not be seen it because it is not visible
to the naked eye. xii. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the
correction. There are a little countries in the world where the population is
not growing fast.
Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction
You should take this medicine every day.
Patient : Should I take it before dinner or after dinner?
SET-6 For Class-10th Compiled by Umesh Kumar Jangid Doctor : No, you should take it after breakfast. The Doctor
i. Fill in
the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence. advised the patient that he should take that medicine every day. The patient
When the third entered the house, the inmates _____ in the hall. further asked _____. The doctor replied negatively and then said that he
(a) were slept (b) were sleeping (c) slept (d) had been sleeping ii. Read should take it after breakfast. viii. Identify the error in the given sentence
the conversation between Harry and Cobbler. Complete the sentence by and supply the correction.
reporting cobbler‟s reply correctly. Harry : Can you polish my shoes? The boys were played in the park when it started raining.
Cobbler : Yes sir. But I will take 10 rupees for each shoe. Harry asked the Use the given format for your response.
cobbler if he could polish his shoes. The cobbler replied affi rmatively but
said that _____ iii. Select the correct option to fi ll in the blank for the Error Correction
given line. You _____ work hard if you want to get good marks. (a) must
(b) might (c) can (d) should
iv. Select the option that identifi es the error and supplies the correction
ix. Transform the following direct speech into reported speech: The
for the following line, from a news report:
principal said, “Why didn‟t you attend the flag hoisting ceremony,
Our soldiers are better equipped than that of Pakistan.
Anuj ?”
Option No. Error Correction x. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the
sentence.
(a) are is The German force lost no time in retreat lest they _____ be
cut off and surrounded.
(b) Equipped equip
(a) would
(c) That those (b) should
(c) might
(d) Of at (d) could xi. Select the correct option to
v. Complete the given sentence, by fi lling in the blank with the correct complete the narration of the dialogue between Sunita and
option: Neetu. Sunita : Tomorrow is your birthday, what do you
Rohit _____ when we arrived at the party. want as a gift?
(a) had already left Neetu : That is a lovely thought but I don‟t want anything.
(b) has already left Sunita asked Neetu since the next day was her birthday, what she
(c) have already left wanted as a gift.
(d) was already left vi. Fill in the blank Neetu replied that that was a lovely thought but _____.
by using the correct form of the word in the bracket. (a) she do not want anything.
The Sushi and the pasta _____ (look) delicious. (b) she did not wanted anything.
vii. Report the dialogue between a doctor and patient, by (c) she did not want anything.
completing the narration: Doctor : (d) she wants something. xii. Identify
the error in the given sentence and supply the correction.
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Have you got some proof that he committed the crime? v. Complete the given sentence, by fi lling in the blank with the correct
Use the given format for your response. option:
Many researchers _____ how small business owners can be successful
Error Correction
beyond the initial few years in business.
(a) have studied (b) has studied (c) had studied (d)
is studied vi. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in
the bracket.
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vii. Report the dialogue between a teacher and children, by
i. Fill in
the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence.
completing the sentence: Teacher :
My mother _____ my clothes at this time.
Children, let us all pledge to save trees.
(a) is washing
Children : Yes, mam, we all pledge to save our trees as the
(b) was washing
trees are the lungs of the city.
(c) has washing
The teacher asked all the children to pledge to save trees. The
(d) will be washing ii. Read the
children replied affi rmatively saying that _____ as the trees are the lungs
conversation between Anamika and Ronak. Complete the
of the city. viii. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the
narration correctly. Anamika : Can you teach me how to
correction.
swim?
A teacher can tell you that learning English is not an easy job. Use
Ronak : Yes, I will. Come to my swimming club tomorrow. Anamika asked
the given format for your response.
Ronak if he could teach her how to swim. Ronak replied that he would. He
also asked Anamika _____. iii. Select the correct option to fi ll in the blank Error Correction
for the given line. However honest he _____, I do not trust him. (a) is (b)
may be (c) might be (d) could be iv. Select the option that identifi es the
error and supplies the correction for the following line: A little political ix. Transform the following direct speech into reported speech:
thinkers think that liberty and equality can‟t go together. He said, “Ravi, why are you sounding so depressed today
Option No. Error Correction ?”
x. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the
(a) A little Some sentence.
The news I heard just now is so strange that you _____ not believe it. (a)
(b) Think thinks will (b) could (c) might (d) None of these xi. Anil recently attended an
interview for the selection of a computer programmer. Select the correct
(c) can‟t couldn‟t
option to complete the narration of the dialogue between Interviewer and
(d) That those Anil.
Interviewer : So, why do you want to be a computer programmer?
Anil : Well, I have always been interested in computers. (b) could
At the interview, he was asked why he wanted to be a computer (c) should
programmer. To this question he replied that he wanted to change his job (d) might iv. Select the option that
because _____. identifi es the error and supplies the correction for the
(a) he had always be interested in following line: A pleasure in being outdoors is fundamental
computers for human happiness.
(b) he had always been interested in Option No. Error Correction
computers
(c) he has always been interested in (a) being be
computers
(d) he have always been interested in (b) A The
computers xii. Identify the error in the given description
about sachin tendulkar and supply the correction. Sachin (c) Is are
Tendulkar is the best cricketer in India. He has played for (d) In at
many than twenty years for the Country.
Use the given format for your response. v. Complete the given sentence, by fi lling in the blank with the correct
option :
Error Correction When he died, Ramanujan _____ behind 3 notebooks.
(a) was leaving
(b) had left
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(c) left
Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence. (d) leaves vi. Fill in the blank by using
The director had come out of the offi ce before I _____. the correct form of the word in the bracket.
(a) arrived The furniture in his house _____ (look) impressive.
(b) arrive vii. Report the dialogue between Anita and Seema, by completing the
(c) was arrived narration.
(d) had arrived ii. Read the conversation Anita : Do you know how to swim?
between a father and his son. Complete the sentence by Seema : Yes I know. I have learnt it during this summer
reporting son‟s reply correctly. Father : How was the vacation.
paper? Anita asked Seema _____. Then Seema replied in affi
Son : It was easy. rmative and also added that she had learnt it during the summer vacation.
The father asked his son how the paper had been. Son replied viii. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction.
that _____. iii. Select the correct option to fi ll in the blank for the given The movie, including all the previews, take about two hours to watch. Use
line. the given format for your response.
I doubt, if it _____ be of any use telephoning them so late.
(a) would Error Correction
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ix. Transform the following direct speech into reported speech:

He said to us, “Why are you all sitting about there doing nothing ?”
x. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the
sentence.
You _____ be hungry after all that walking.
(a) may
(b) must
(c) need
(d) can xi. Select the correct option to
complete the narration of the dialogue between electrician
and Mohan. Electrician: When did your electricity go?
Mohan: It is not working since evening.
The electrician asked Mohan when his electricity had gone.
Mohan replied that _____.
xii. Identify the error and supply the correction for the following sentence:
Countries near on equator are some warmer than countries farther to the
North and South.
Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction
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known (d) knows
Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence.
vi. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket.
The mechanic _____ the vehicle since the morning.
According to the news, the shower _____ (were) to take
(a) repaired
place.
(b) repairing
vii.Report the dialogue between Meena and Neha, by completing the
(c) has been repairing
narration:
(d) will be repairing ii. Read the
Meena : Tomorrow is your birthday, what do you want as a gift?
conversation between customer and shopkeeper. Complete
the sentence by reporting shopkeeper‟s reply correctly. Neha : That is a lovely thought but I don‟t want anything. Meena asked
Customer : Can I have a bottle of juice? Neha since the next day was her birthday, _____. Neha replied that that was
Shopkeeper : Sorry, we only have milk bottles. The a lovely thought but she did not want anything. viii. Identify the error in
customer asked the shopkeeper if he could have a bottle of juice. The the given sentence and supply the correction.
shopkeeper apologized and said _____. iii. Select the correct option to fi Dawn‟s favorite activity is draw sketches of her family. Use
ll in the blank for the given line. the given format for your response.
Genius does what it must, and talent does what it _____. Error Correction
(a) can
(b) would
(c) may
(d) should iv. Select the option that
ix. Transform the following direct speech into reported speech: He said,
identifi es the error and supplies the correction for the
“Has anybody been unkind to you ?”
following line: There are not some buses because the drivers
x. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the
have gone on a strike.
sentence.
Option No. Error Correction There _____ something wrong with the cooker today.
(a) must be (b) should have been (c) must have been (d) None
(a) are is
of these xi. Select the correct option to complete the narration of
(b) the a the dialogue between Tanmay and Astha. Tanmay : How did you
spend your vacation?
(c) some any Astha : I visited Kashmir with my parents.
Tanmay asked Astha how she had spent her vacation.
(d) have has Astha replied that _____.
v. Complete the given sentence, by fi lling in the blank with the correct (a) she has visited Kashmir with her
option: parents
I have _____ Lakshmi for the past twelve years. (b) she had visited Kashmir with her
parents
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(c) she have visited Kashmir with her eat so many different foods, we wear so much different
parents kinds of dresses.
(d) she hadn‟t visited Kashmir with her Option No. Error Correction
parents xii. Identify the error in the given sentence and
supply the correction. (a) Much many
We can expect few more mosquitoes after continued falls of rain.
Use the given format for your response. (b) Eat ate

Error Correction (c) Have has

(d) Wear wears

Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence. v. Complete the given sentence, by fi lling in the blank with the correct
At one time, Mr. Nigel _____ this supermarket. option : Two years have passed since he _____ here.
(a) was owing (a) has come (b) come
(b) used to own (c) came (d) had come
(c) had owned vi. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket.
(d) owned ii. Read the conversation They _____ (wish) me on my birthday every year.
between Nisha and Anjali. Complete the narration by vii.Report the dialogue between Parul and Nikhil, by completing the
reporting Anjali‟s reply correctly. narration:
Nisha : I want to improve my command over the English Parul : Where did you spend your holidays?
language. Nikhil : I went to many hill stations.
Anjali : For that you need to do a lot of reading in English. Parul asked Nikhil _____. Nikhil replied that he had gone to
Nisha said she wanted to improve her command over many hill stations. viii. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply
the English language. Anjali said that _____. iii. Select the correct the correction.
option to fi ll in the blank for the given line. I like to drinking juice in the morning, and tea at lunchtime. Use
Principal to a student : You _____ with bad girls. the given format for your answer:
(a) must not mix
(b) cannot mix Error Correction
(c) may not mix
(d) None of these iv. Select the option
that identifi es the error and supplies the correction for the ix. Transform the following direct speech into reported speech:
following line: We, here in India have so many religions, we “Who now”, they had asked, “will listen to our troubles and protect
us from the crocodiles ?”
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x. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete ii. Read the conversation between a child and a balloon man. Complete
the sentence. the passage in the reported speech. Child : I want a balloon, which I can
The father divided his property among his three sons lest they _____ release into the air.
quarrel afterwards. Balloon man : Which colour do you want?
(a) should (b) shall (c) will (d) could Child : Which colour will take me up with it?
xi. Select the correct option to complete the narration of the A child told a balloon man that he wanted a balloon to which the balloon
dialogue between Arthur and Kevin. Arthur : Kevin, are you man asked _____. And the child then asked _____. iii. Select the correct
going to the hospital again? Is your mother okay? option to fi ll in the blank for the given narrative.
Kevin : My mother is now better. Thank God, she has been If you are nervous, _____ I speak to her?
back to normal since Friday. (a) shall (b) would (c)
Arthur asked Kevin if he was going to the hospital again. He can (d) could
also asked him whether his mother was okay. Kevin replied iv. Select the option that identifi es the error and supplies the correction
that _____ and thanking God, the boy said that his mother for the following line, from a news report: Ten labourers are killed and
had been back to normal since. (a) his mother was better four injured when the van in which they are travelling rammed into a truck
now parked at Rampura crossing.
(b) his mother had been better now
Option No. Error Correction
(c) his mother is better now
(d) his mother has been better now xii. (a) are were
Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the
correction. (b) into at
I walk 3 kilometres each day to reach my school.
Use the given format for your response. (c) when where

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v. Complete the given sentence by fi lling in the blank with the correct
option.
Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the magazine Joshua, with his members, _____ really well. (a)
article. sing (b) singing (c) have sung (d) sings
The status of women in India _____ a gradual change. vi. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket,
(a) undergo (c) is undergoing (b) for the given portion of a letter: Subject : Increase of air I am writing to
undergoes (d) has undergone you _____ (bring) to your notice the increasing effect of air pollution in
our neighbourhood and in the surrounding area.
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vii. Report the dialogue between a policeman and a driver by My writing is better than those of my friend.
pollution in East Hyderabad
Respected Sir/Ma‟am,
completing the sentence: Policeman : Why were you driving at such a high Use the given format for your response.
speed?
Driver : Sorry sir! The engine is not working properly. Error Correction
Policeman : Come to the police station and bring your car. The policeman
asked the driver the reason for his high speed to which he replied _____.
viii. Identify the error in the given sentence from a book review and supply Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the magazine
the correction. Money is certainly necessary to survive. But is money the article.
more important part of life? Use the given format for your response: The thief and the eye-witness _____. (a)
has escaped (b) has been escaping
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(c) was escaping (d) have escaped ii. Read
the conversation between Rohit and Amal and complete the
narration that follows : Rohit : I‟m really looking forward
ix. Sushila shared some information with Uma about a visit to to the class picnic tomorrow.
a zoo. Report Uma‟s question. Did you see the Royal Bengal Tiger? Amal : Yes, after a long time we will be meeting all our friends and
x. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete teachers.
the sentencce. When Rohit said that he was looking forward to their class picnic, Amal
You _____ disturb him during his work. affi rmed that _____.
(a) could not (b) don‟t have to (c) must iii. Select the correct option to fi ll in the blank for the given line to complete
not (d) should not an online update. During the college days, I _____ beat them all in the race!
xi. Select the correct option to complete the narration of the (a) could (b) should (c) can (d) might iv. Select the option that identifi es
dialogue between a mother and son: Mother : What career do the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from self-help
you want to choose in life? book:
Son : I want to become a doctor and serve my fellow beings. The Goals provides direction to our behaviour and guide our actions and
mother asked her son what career he wanted to choose in life, to thoughts.
which the son replied _____.
Option No. Error Correction
(a) that he wanted to become a doctor and serve his fellow beings.
(b) that he wants to become a doctor and serve his fellow beings. (a) provides provide
(c) that he wants to be a doctor
(d) that I want to become a doctor and serve my fellow beings. (b) behaviour behaviours
xii. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction.
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John : What are you singing , Abraham ? Abraham : Dear me , don‟t you
(c) to for
know its Psalm number 137? John : If one priest found it diffi cult, then
(d) guide guides I‟ll keep asking, till you know about it!
While Abraham was singing, John asked him what he was singing.
v. Complete the notice by fi lling in the blank with the correct option: Abraham, surprised, asked John if he did not know that it was Psalm
The swimming pool _____ at 6 a.m. daily. number 137. John exclaimed good-humouredly that if a priest found it diffi
(a) open (b) is opening cult then _____.
(c) opened (d) opens (a) he would kept asking till he know about it.
vi. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket. (b) he would keep asking till he knew about it.
The forecast _____ (mention) a quiet start to the day with a spell of (c) he would be keeping to ask until he came to know about it.
rain to come later on in the afternoon. (d) None of the above xii Identify the error in the given sentence and supply
vii. Report the dialogue between two friends, by completing the sentence: the correction.
Susan : Do you have any story books to read, Dorothy? There are so much ways of entertainment in life.
Dorothy : I prefer watching movies in my free time. Use the given format for your response.
In response to the question about story books, Dorothy says
that _____. viii. Identify the error in the given sentence from an article and Error Correction
supply the correction. Overeating is one of the more wonderful practices
among those who think that they can afford it. Use the given format for
your response.
Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the online
Error Correction
update.
By the next month, we shall _____ the project.
(a) has completed (b) completing (c) completed (d) have completed ii.
ix. Rohit shared some information with Ankit, about a Read the conversation between a traveller and a peasant. Then complete
movie. Report Ankit‟s question. Is the movie the following in the reported speech. Traveller : Can you tell me the way
enjoyable? to the nearest inn? Peasant : You must go to the Aheli inn.
x Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence. The traveller asked the peasant if he could tell him the way to the nearest
It was a long day. You _____ be hungry. inn to which the peasant suggested him _____. iii. Select the option to fi
(a) must (b) might (c) need to (d) should xi Select the ll in the blank for the given line.
correct option to complete the narration of the dialoguebetween Abraham He is our colleague. We _____ invite him.
and his brother John. Abraham : (humming) By the rivers of Babylon we (a) can (b) must (c) dare to (d) will
sat and wept at the memory of Zion,..... iv. Select the option that identifi es the error and supplies the correction
for the following line, from a news report:
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The State police have launched a special drive against tractors and trolleys
which created chaos in residential areas these days.
ix. Lata shared some information with John about a visit to a hill
Option No. Error Correction
station. Report John‟s question. How was your experience with the
(a) Against For snow?
x. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete
(b) Have Has the conversation.
Whose bag is this? I am not sure. It _____ be Ann‟s. (a) might
(c) Tractors Has (b) must (c) should (d) would xi. Select the correct option to
complete the narration of the dialogue between Neha and
(d) These This Priya. Neha : Tomorrow is your birthday, what do you want as
v. Complete the given narrative by fi lling in the blank with the correct a gift?
option. Priya : That is a lovely thought but I don‟t want anything.
I _____ this book since morning. Neha asked Priya what gift she wanted for her birthday the
(a) had been reading (b) has been reading (c) have had read (d) shall next day.
be reading vi. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word Priya replied _____. (a) I don‟t want anything.
in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter: Subject: Request for (b) it is a lovely thought but she didn‟t want anything.
leave to (c) that it was a lovely thought but she did not want anything for her
attend cousin‟s marriage Respected birthday.
Sir/Madam (d) that it was a lovely thought but she did not wanted anything for her
I am a student in your prestigious institution. I respectfully beg that you birthday.
_____ (grant) me a fi ve-day leave of absence to attend my cousin‟s xii Identify the error is the given sentence and supply the correction. I
wedding. have met some people in my life but the person who has
vii. Report the dialogue between a merchant and his infl uenced me the most is Mother Teresa. Use the given
servant by completing the sentence: Merchant : Do you format for your response.
really want any work? Servant : Yes, if you have any.
The merchant asked the servant if he really wanted any work to which the Error Correction
servant replied _____. viii. Identify the error in the given sentence from a
school magazine report and supply the correction. It was the amazing sight
to see, a sight which no one could help admiring in spite of the trouble it
has caused us all.
Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence.
Error Correction A school of fi sh _____ spotted in the lake.
(a) are (b) have
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(c) has (d) was ii. Meenu : Will you vii. Report the dialogue between a soldier and a boy, by completing the
attend Pamela‟s birthday party? Mayank : My father narration. Boy : Sir, you are a war veteran , how does it feel to receive the
will not give me permission. Meenu : But why? adulation?
Mayank : He wants me to prepare for tomorrow‟s Soldier : Son, it is very diffi cult question. We kill our enemies to keep our
test. nation safe. But it is just humans killing humans.
Meenu asked Mayank if he would attend Pamela‟s birthday party, to In response to the question the boy has asked, the soldier says that _____
which Mayank replied that _____. iii. Select the correct option to fi ll in viii. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction.
the blank. Discipline in life ensure peace and harmony which in turn, offers the
You _____ use mobile phones inside the aircraft. impetus for a nation‟s progress. Use the given format for your response.
(a) had to
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(b) can
(c) could
(d) mustn‟t iv. Select the option that
ix. Transform the following direct speech into reported speech : I
identifi es the error and supplies the correction for the
said to him, “Will you teach me?”
following line. An entire household was in the control of my
mother-in-law. x. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the
sentence.
Option No. Error Correction You _____ pay attention in the class.
(a) can (b) should (c)
(a) An The
may (d) might
(b) The An xi. Select the correct option to complete the narration of the
dialogue between a father and a son. Father : Why do you keep
(c) was is breaking a new toy, Son?
Son : If I keep it, will you buy me a new one?
(d) of with Father asked Son the reason for breaking a new toy every time to which
v. Complete the notice by fi lling in the blank with the correct option: Son asked good humouredly that if he kept it safe _____ .
I knew that Ramesh _____ Jaipur before, so I asked him to (a) will you buy me a new one.
recommend a good hotel. (b) if she would buy me a new one.
(a) had visited (c) then would she buy a new one for
(b) has been visiting him or not
(c) visited (d) been visiting vi. Fill in the blank by using the correct form (d) if she would herself buy a new one
of the word in the bracket. xii. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the
The servants _____ (quarrel) for half an hour when we arrived home. correction. We have the little money right now; we should
go out for dinner another day.
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Use the given format for your response.

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i. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence. (a) taste
I _____ following you in the evening today. (b) tasting
(a) will (c) tasted
(b) will be (d) will taste vi. Fill in the blank by using
(b) will have been the correct form of the word in the bracket for the given portion
(d) would have been ii. Read the conversation between Radha of a magazine: High-fat diets and „life in the fast lane‟ have
and Anu. Complete the narration by reporting Radha‟s reply correctly. long _____ (know) to contribute to the high incidence of heart
Anu : Today, it was boring at school, don‟t you think so? Radha failure.
: No, I think it was a fun day today. vii. Report the dialogue between a teacher and a student, by completing
While walking back from school, Anu and Radha were discussing their day, the sentence: Teacher : I instructed you to draw a diagram of bacteria. Why
when Anu asked Radha about her day at school and Radha replied _____. iii. did you submit a blank sheet? Student : Sir, I had drawn the diagram of
Select the correct option to fi ll in the blank for the given line, from a bacteria, but you can‟t see it because it is not visible to the naked eye. In
newspaper. response to the question about submitting a blank sheet, student
In India, the death toll due to road accidents has increased drastically. Wider respectfully answered _____.
road awareness among road users _____ be taught to all the people. viii. Identify the error in the given sentence from an article and supply the
(a) ought to correction. What many people do not knew is that unlike most of their
(b) could fellow astronauts, Neil Armstrong was a civilian. Use the given format
(c) should for your response.
(d) will iv. Select the option that identifi
es the error and supplies the correction for the following line, Error Correction
from a news report:
Dolphins and killer whales has learned an elaborate routine to entertain
aquarium audiences. ix.Mohit shared some information with Jyoti about a visit to a circus. Report
Option No. Error Correction Jyoti‟s question. Did you see the clowns in the circus?
x. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence.
(a) an a _____ you show me the road to the market?
(a) Will
(b) to entertain entertaining (b) Could
(c) May
(c) audiences audience (d) Can xi. Select the correct option to complete the
narration of the dialogue between Sarita and Gayatri. Sarita : I‟m
(d) has have
really looking forward to the class picnic tomorrow.
v. Complete the given sentence by fi lling in the blank the correct option : Gayatri : Yes, after a long time we will be meeting our friends and teachers.
I tried the new dish to see how it _____. Sarita told Gayatri that she was really looking forward to the class picnic the
next day. Gayatri agreed that after a long time _____.
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(a) they will be meeting their friends and

teachers.
(b) they would be meeting their friends
and teachers.
(c) they should be meeting their friends
and teachers.
(d) they shall be meeting their friends and
teachers. xii. Identify the error in the given sentence and
supply the correction :
I haven‟t got many change; I‟ve only got a hundred rupee note. Use
the given format for your response.

Error Correction