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SECTION B - GRAMMAR & WRITING SKILLS 20

GRAMMAR 10
1. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed. 1 x 10 = 10
i. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete a report on road accidents in India. 1
Today, road accidents India a dubious distinction. She has the worst road traffic accident rate.
(a) are earning (b) have earned
(c) earn (d) might have earned
ii. Read the conversation between a mother and her daughter. Complete the sentence by reporting the
mother’s question correctly. 1
Mother : Why are you looking so worried?
Daughter : My exams are approaching.
The mother looking at her daughter’s anxious face asked to which the daughter replied that
her exams were approaching.
iii. Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line, from a health magazine. 1
As per the advisory issued by the government, proper distancing, regular service of the buses and
their proper disinfection be ensured.
(a) ought (b) must
(c) need to (d) have to
iv. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a
story. He would not be sad at the loss of money, but for the loss of trust.1

Option No. Error Correction

(a) would will
(b) be remain
(c) at for
(d) for about

v. Complete the given narrative, by filling in the blank with the correct option. 1
She felt that her pet survive, if he did not see her daily.
(a) did not (b) shall not
(c) cannot (d) would not

vi. Fill in the blank by using the correct word/s, for the given portion of a letter. 1
I would your attention to the violation of advisory on getting the booster dose for Covid-19.

vii. Report the dialogue between a mother and her sons, by completing the sentence. 1
The mother waved her hand and said sadly, “It looks like the Gods have abandoned us”.
The eldest son said, “Gods reside in you, mother. Until you are around, Gods are around”.
In response to their mother’s lament that the Gods had abandoned them, the eldest son assured her that
viii. 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.1
Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

ix. Anil shared some information with Tariq about a holiday on a cruise. Report Tariq’s question. 1
Did you enjoy sailing the sea on a cruise?

x. Read the following last line from an article on the rights of women published in a national daily. Identify
the error and supply the correction. 1
Stand up for your rights because nobody else would
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

xi. Select the correct option to complete the narration of the dialogue between Shelly and her
friend Tanvi.1
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.
(a) can’t because she had been taking (b) can’t because she has been taking
(c) couldn’t because she had been taking (d) couldn’t because she was taking

xii. Identify the error on a shop’s hoarding and supply the correction, for the following sales offer. 1
Loose weight in just a month!
“A WONDER DIET comes to your rescue...
A privilege available for only a few!”
Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction
2. SECTION B - GRAMMAR & WRITING SKILLS 20
GRAMMAR 10

3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed. 1 x 10 = 10

i. The ACC the date of examination to recruit soldiers and train them to become commissioned officers
in the Indian Army. 1
(a) will announce (b) has announced
(c) to be announced (d) announcing

ii. Read the conversation between Amit and Shlok. Complete the sentence by reporting Shlok’s statement
correctly. 1
Amit : Are you going to Delhi today?
Shlok : No, I am coming with Devendra. He will start day after tomorrow.
Amit rang up Shlok and asked whether he was going to Delhi the following day. In response to
this,Shlok replied .
iii. Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line, from the speech of the school
President. 1
I admit, the trek which we thought would be a boring and exhausting experience was one of the
most enjoyable experiences we have had this term.
(a) must (b) should
(c) need (d) would
iv. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a news
report: 1
Every inhabitant of planet Earth depend on water for their survival and their day-to-clay activities.

Option No. Error Correction

(a) their there
(b) depend depends
(c) every each
(d) and or

v. Complete the given narrative, by filling in the blank with the correct option. 1
If you move around hoping your problems , they won’t.

(a) will solve (b) will solved

(c) will have solved (d) will be solved

vi. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter: 1
Subject : Electricity problem in the locality
Please (publish) an article in your esteemed daily, so that the authorities should focus on that and
take any action against the situation. So that we will be free from the current worst condition of the
electricity breakdown.
vii. Report the dialogue between Aman and a confectioner, by completing Aman’s sentence : 1
Confectioner : How may I help you, child?
Aman : I am looking for an eggless cake for my granny’s birthday.
The confectioner on noticing a small child Aman, asked him affectionately ............ In response to the
question of the confectioner, Aman replied that he was looking for an eggless cake for his granny’s
birthday.
viii. Identify the error in the given sentence, from an e-magazine report and supply the correction. 1
In the last decade, conservationists and academics have turned his attention to studying the best ways to
install these natural features in the North.

Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

ix. The class teacher shared some information, with Prakriti, about the Open House. Report class teacher’s
question. 1
Why were your parents absent, yesterday?
x. Read the slogan by the local counsellor of your ward. Identify the error and supply the correction.
1May we afford to survive without trees? Think twice.

Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

xi. Select the correct option to complete the conversation between Abhigyan and Anmol. 1
Abhigyan : Anmol, why did you not attend the Biology class
yesterday?Anmol : Actually, I was practising for my Physics test.
Abhigyan asked ............ Anmol replied that he had been practising for his Physics test, actually.
(a) Anmol why he has not attended the Biology class last day.
(b) Anmol that why he has not attended the Biology class last day.
(c) Anmol why he had not attended the Biology class last day.
(d) Anmol why he has not attended the Biology class yesterday.
xii. Identify the error spotted from a local newspaper and supply the correction required : 1
Save Wildlife
Its all part of an effort to find ways to protect coastal communities and make space for wildlife.

Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction
 3. SECTION B - GRAMMAR & WRITING SKILLS 20

GRAMMAR 10

3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed. 1 x 10 = 10

i. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete. 1
Social media played a huge part in adding fuel to the communal fire that in Leicester city
ignitingcommunal riots between two religious communities.
(a) kept flaring
(b) flared up
(c) had flared up
(d) would flare up
ii. Read the conversation between a doctor and his patient. Complete the sentence by reporting
thedialogue. 1
Inspector : What are the arrangements made by the school for feeding these
children? Principal : Each one of the students is given a nutritious mid-day meal
every day.
To the query of the inspector about the arrangements made by the school to feed the children,
thePrincipal replied that .
iii. Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line, from an article from a health
magazine.She put her mind on her work for she had a very sick feeling in the bottom of her
stomach. 1
(a) could not (b) might not
(c) need not (d) dare not
iv. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a
newsreport : 1
According to a health survey, carbonated drinks are harmful to health and children are so addicted to
fizzy drinks as adults to nicotine.

Option No. Error Correction

(a) a the
(b) to for
(c) so as
(d) addicted addictive

v. Complete the given narrative, by filling in the blank with the correct option : 1
Priest : Trust and compassion can reform a person more than
punishment.Ira : Don’t you think the reverse of this approach is more
effective?
When a priest told Ira that trust and compassion can reform a person more than punishment, she
askedhim if .
(a) didn’t he think that the reverse of that approach was more effective.
 (b) did he not think that the reverse of that approach could be more effective.
(c) he didn’t think that the reverse of that approach is more effective.
(d) he didn’t think that the reverse of that approach was more effective.
vi. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a
letter.Subject: Complaint regarding defective TV
1
I regret to inform you that the TV has started giving me trouble only after three days and
(develo
p)some technical snags.
vii. A primary student reported the poor behaviour of some of his classmates to his teacher. Change the
voicein the statement:
1
They were laughing at the new student.
viii. Identify the error in the given sentence, from a school magazine report and supply the correction. 1
The heavy dose of chemicals that we ingest with every bite of fast food and carbonated drinks are a
lethal combination for our health.
Use the given format for your response

Error Correction

ix. An author and his friend were talking. The writer said to his friend, “My first novel would be out in
aday. Report the question of the friend.
1
x. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction. 1
I need not talk to her when she is in bad mood.

Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

xi. Select the correct options to complete the blanks in the dialogue between two people. 1
A: of these arguments is valid.
B : Why don’t you tell me correct perspective, then?
(a) either, the (b) neither, the
(c) neither, (a) (d) either, (a)
xii. Identify the error on a shop’s hoarding and supply the correction, for the following sales offer : 1
Illegally parked vehicles will be fine.

Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction
4. SECTION B - GRAMMAR & WRITING SKILLS 20
GRAMMAR 10

3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed. 1 x 10 = 10

i. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete an online update. 1
Noida’s first wild animal rescue centre is likely end.

(a) by year (b) on year

(c) at year (d) of year

ii. Read the conversation between Mannu and Annu. Complete the sentence by reporting it correctly. 1
Mannu : Where are you going?
Annu : I am going to the market. Do you want anything?
Mannu asked Annu ........... Annu replied she was going to the market and further asked if she wanted
anything.
iii. Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line, from an article by Penguin G.G. J who is
considered one of the pioneers of the Gujrati short story. 1
His writing by a dramatic style, romanticism and powerful depiction of human emotions.

(a) is characterised (b) has been characterised

(c) is characterising (d) characterises

iv. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction. 1
It should not be possible for you to complete all of it by tomorrow
evening.Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

v. Complete the given narrative, by filling in the blank with the correct option. 1
The center’s panel on air quality, CAQM, has directed the agencies to develop proper gas
infrastructure in NCR before the next winter.

(a) was concerned (b) will be concerned

(c) is concerned (d) concerned

vi. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter. 1
Subject : Insanitary conditions in the colony
Respected Sir/Madam,
I (be) a resident of Ankur Enclave, for the past eleven years. I would like to bring to your notice
the sanitary conditions in our colony.
vii. Report the dialogue, by completing the sentence. 1
Mr. Harish : Can you polish my shoes?
Cobbler : Yes sir. But I will take 10 Rupees for each
shoe.Mr. Harish : I will not mind as long as it is done.
Mr. Harish asked the cobbler could he polish his shoes. The cobbler replied affirmatively and added but
.

viii. Identify the error from a magazine report and choose the correct option. 1
The traffic police has deployed teams at various intersections in the city to issue challans and
impoundold and polluting vehicles.

Option No. Error Correction

(a) has have
(b) on at
(c) in of
(d) ever never

ix. Place the correct form of the word in the blank: 1

While we are loath to place restrictions on language use, oxymoron usually refers to a set of
(contradict) words rather than to a contradictory person.

x. Read the following famous quote. Identify the error and supply the correction. 1
“Freedom is never dear at any price. It is the breath of life. What should a man not pay for

living?”Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

xi. Transform the sentence from affirmative to negative: As soon as the students saw the teacher, they
rushed to their class. 1
(a) No sooner had the students seen the teacher, than they rushed to their class.
(b) No sooner have the students seen the teacher, than they rushed to their class.
(c) No sooner do the students see the teacher, than they rushed to their class.
(d) No sooner did the students see the teacher, than they rushed to their class.
xii. Identify the error on a newspaper headline and supply the correction, for the following sentence: 1
Ahead of the hearing on Supreme Court where it has to give opinion on according to Scheduled Caste
status to Dalit.

Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction
5. SECTION B - GRAMMAR & WRITING SKILLS 20
GRAMMAR 10
3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed. 1 x 10 = 10
i. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the beginning of an article in a blog post on
adolescence. 1
The importance of physical exercise as well as mental health by the modern teenager.

(a) are well understood (b) is well understood

(c) is being understood well (d) will be well understood

ii. Read the conversation between a mother and daughter. Complete the sentence by reporting the daughter’s
reply correctly. 1
Mother enquired, “Aren’t you feeling well? You look pale.” Saumya
said, “I have a terrible headache. It is making me giddy.”
Mother, wondering about her daughter looking pale asked about her well-being to which, the girl repliedthat
.
iii. Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line, from a health magazine. 1
You all that cheese; it isn’t good for you.
(a) shouldn’t be eating (b) ought not be eating
(c) cannot eat (d) need not
iv. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a news
report on the UNO. 1
All five permanent members have expressed the right of veto at one time or another.

Option No. Error Correction

(a) have had
(b) the their
(c) of to
(d) another other

v. Complete the given narrative, by filling in the blank with the correct option. 1
Delhi Police the description of a man who was last seen at the Kwality Restaurant which is onthe
Parliament Street.
(a) is issued
(b) have issued
(c) had issued
(d) are issuing
vi. 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 course in choreography 1
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.
(a) esteemable; to say
(b) reputed; to suggest
(c) esteem; to tell
(d) reputable; to state
vii. Report the dialogue between two friends discussing a recent travel experience. 1
Som : A European tourist whom I met recently, wanted to be a Himalayan monk for the rest of his life.Ron
: Are you referring to that story about you meeting a European tourist with a strange desire?
When Som talked about a European tourist who wanted to be a Himalayan monk for the rest of his lifeRon
questioned him .

viii. Identify the error in the given sentence from a newspaper article and supply the correction. 1
Mobile phones are being 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

ix. Report the conversation between a young bird and her parent discussing her fears. 1
Young bird : I feel certain that my wings will never support me.
Parent bird : Your wings will believe what you believe in.
x. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction. 1
Would you send the mail?

Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

xi. Select the correct option to the following sentences. 1

The lady looked out the window and said,” Wow! What an awesome view the house has!”
Realtor, “That’s why this property has always commanded the highest rent in these parts.”
When the lady looked out the window and complimented the realtor remarked that .
xii. Identify the error on a shop’s hoarding and supply the correction, for the following sales offer. 1
Top barbarians under one roof in your city!
Get the latest haircuts and styles @ 15% discount.
Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction