1_compressed
1_compressed
He works happily.
Pronoun:-
comes in place of noun He bought a book.
WAS/WERE
BEEN
Aman is a teacher.
Aman is a teacher.
➢ Pronoun :- It stands for a noun. It can be a Subject,
Object, Prepositional object, Subject complement, Object
complement, etc in a sentence.
WAS/WERE
BEEN
Aman is a teacher.
Aman is a teacher.
Mohan wrote a romantic letter to Shalini.
Ajay is rich.
Aman is smart.
Rahul is tall.
He threw a big stone at me
Ajay is rich.
Aman is smart.
Rahul is tall.
➢ Adverb :- It qualifies a verb, adjective or adverb.
A horse runs.
He called me yesterday.
He called me yesterday.
He went to Delhi.
3.Happening:-इन verbs में काम अपने आप होता है कोई करता नही है ,
इसीलिए इनमे भी object नही होता है Ergative verbs :- Begin, Break,
Change, Crack , Move, Open, Stop, Melt, Dry etc.
→Was/Were
→Been
→Being
Active voice:- Mohan stole a car.
Wait outside.
Work hard.
May you succeed in your life.
Alas ! He is dead.
Personal Pronoun:-
Singular I Me My Mine
First person
Plural We Us Our Ours
So the correct sentence will be- Ours is the biggest house in this
colony.
You should cut it’s nails before it hurts you.
You should cut it’s nails before it hurts you.
He killed him.
(उसने उसे म र किय , इस case में doer and receiver ियनयों अलग अलग है )
He killed himself.
(उसने खुि कय म र किय ,इस case में doer and receiver ियनयों एक ही है )
He introduced him.
He introduced himself.
Person Subjective Objective Possessive Reflexive case
case case case
First Singular I ME Mine Myself
person
Plural We US Ours Ourselves
Second Singular You You Yours Yourself/Yourselves
person /Plural
Third Singular He Him His Himself
person
She Her Hers Herself
It It Itself
Plural They Them Theirs Themselves
He adapted him quickly to the new city.
I can’t put me in danger for you as I hardly know you.
I can’t put me in danger for you as I hardly know you.
➢ Don’t use reflexive pronoun after these verbs keep, stop, turn,
qualify, bathe, move, rest, hide etc.
Emphatic Pronoun:- It is used to emphasise that the
action was done by the subject himself.
I saw myself.
( मैंने खुद को दे खा, यहााँ myself ‘reflexive pronoun’ है )
3.Doer and receiver are not same. 3. Doer and receiver are same.
Rohan solved himself all the questions.
Rohan solved himself all the questions.
Explanation:- इस sentence में himself को solved के पहिे या all the questions के बाद
रखना पड़े गा क्ोींलक यहााँ यह emphatic pronoun का function कर रहा है …
Explanation:- इस sentence में myself को paid के पहिे रखना पड़े गा क्ोींलक यहााँ यह
emphatic pronoun का function कर रहा है …
Explanation:- इस sentence में have की जगह has होगा क्ोींलक neither distributive
subject है ,
Explanation:- इस sentence में neither की जगह none, क्ोींलक यहााँ 5 players की बात हो
रही है और neither केवि 2 के लिए use लकया जाता है ,
Explanation:- इस sentence में either की जगह any होगा , क्ोींलक यहााँ 5 books की बात हो
रही है और either केवि 2 के लिए use लकया जाता है ,
So the correct sentence will be- English and Hindi are easy
languages but he can speak neither.
Both of the guests have not come on time.
Explanation:- यह ाँ Both की जगह Neither क use होग क्ोोंकक Both क use कभी भी
negative sentence में नही ककय ज त है इसीकिए यह ाँ Both की जगह Neither क use होग
उसके according verb ‘have’ की जगह has आयेगी और not को हट न पड़े ग क्ोोंकक Neither
sentence में already negative sense convey करत है एक clause sentence में double
negation नहीों हो सकत ….
So the correct sentence will be- English and Hindi are easy
languages but he can speak neither.
V1+ing:- It functions as…..
This is my car.
The air of Delhi is more polluted than the air of Mumbai (is).
Sentence में noun की repeating न हो इसके किए pronoun क use करते है
इसीकिए than के ब द the air की जगह ‘that’ क use करें गे...
So the correct sentence will be :- The air of Delhi is more polluted than
that of Mumbai.
Rajesh is taller than me.
Rajesh is taller than me.
He is tired.
(a) Shilpa’s
(b)Shilpa’s house
(c)That of Shilpa
(d)That of Shilpa’s
Mohan’s house is bigger than…….
(a)Shilpa’s
(b)Shilpa’s house
(c)That of Shilpa
(d)That of Shilpa’s
The cost of Mohan’s house is higher than…….
Times of India.
The articles of the Hindu are more interesting than that of the the Times
of India.
Explanation:- That of की जगह those of होग क्ोोंकक यह articles के किए
आय है और यह plural है ...
The articles of the Hindu are more interesting than those of the Times of
India.
Cricket and Chess are famous games. This is an outdoor game
and that is an indoor game.
Cricket and Chess are famous games. This is an outdoor game and that is an
indoor game.
Chess and Cricket are famous games. This is an outdoor game and that is an
indoor game.
Demonstrative pronoun:- This/That/These/Those
This is my car.
Explanation:- comparison हमेशा same class में होता है यहााँ delhi की air
का comparison mumbai city से ककया जा रहा है जो की ‘out of class’
comparison है , comparison करने के किए सही sentence ये होगा-
The air of Delhi is more polluted than the air of Mumbai (is).
Sentence में noun की repeating न हो इसके किए pronoun का use करते है
इसीकिए than के बाद the air की जगह ‘that’ का use करें गे...
So the correct sentence will be :- The air of Delhi is more polluted than
that of Mumbai.
Rajesh is taller than me.
Rajesh is taller than me.
He is tired.
(a) Shilpa’s
(b)Shilpa’s house
(c)That of Shilpa
(d)That of Shilpa’s
Mohan’s house is bigger than…….
(a)Shilpa’s
(b)Shilpa’s house
(c)That of Shilpa
(d)That of Shilpa’s
The cost of Mohan’s house is higher than…….
Chess and Cricket are famous games. This is an outdoor game and
that is an indoor game.
RELATIVE PRONOUN:- Relative pronoun दो काम करते हैं -
(a) Pronoun
(b) conjunction
The boy whom we have selected in our team is playing cricket there.
The boy who (a)/ we have selected in our (b)/ team is
playing cricket there.(c)/ne(d)
The boy who we have selected in our team is playing cricket there.
The boy whom we have selected in our team is playing cricket there.
We met the boy (a)/ whom you said (b)/ had won the gold
medal.(c)/ ne(d)
We met the boy whom you said had won the gold medal.
We met the boy who you said had won the gold medal.
Rohan helped the (a)/ woman whom he (b)/ thought had
cancer.(c)/ ne(d)
Rohan helped the woman whom he thought had cancer.
Explanation:- इस sentence में ‘why she sold the house’ explain verb
का object बन रहा है ‘object’ noun ही बनता है , इस group of words में
verb आ रही है इसमलए ये noun clause है ...
When to omit a conjunction ?:- अगर मकसी verb का ‘object’ noun clause
बन रहा हो और दोनोों clauses को जोड़ने के मलए ‘that’ conjunction use
की गयी हो तो ‘that’ conjunction को omit मकया जा सकता है .....
She said that she would join Aman’s batch.
इस sentence में ‘said’ verb का object पूरा का पूरा clause ‘she would join
Aman’s batch.’ बन रहा है इसीमलए इस sentence में ‘that’ conjunction को
drop मकया जा सकता है …..
They thought that Rajat had broken the window.
इस sentence में ‘thought’ verb का object पूरा का पूरा clause ‘Rajat had
broken the window.’ बन रहा है इसीमलए इस sentence में ‘that’ conjunction
को drop मकया जा सकता है ….
I know where he has kept the money.
इस sentence में ‘know’ verb का object पूरा का पूरा clause ‘he has kept the
money.’ बन रहा है लेमकन clauses को जोड़ने के मलए यहााँ ‘where’
conjunction use की गयी है इसीमलए यहााँ ‘where’ को drop नहीों कर सकते
How he escaped from that prison is a mystery.
medal.(c)/ ne(d)
Rohan helped the (a)/ woman whom he (b)/ thought had
cancer.(c)/ ne(d)
The guests whom we were talking about have come are my
cousins.(c)/ ne(d)
The guests whom we were talking about have come are my cousins.
The guests who we were talking about have come are my cousins.
The students who (a)/ have missed the previous class they
should watch (b)/ the recorded video.(c)/ ne(d)
The students who have missed the previous class they should watch
the recorded video.
Explanation:- इस sentence में 2 verbs ‘have missed’ और ‘should watch’ है और
subjects 3 ‘students ,who और they’ है, अब यहााँ who को whom में change नहीों कर
सकते क्ोमक ‘who’ have missed का subject बनेगा क्ोमक missed का object
‘previous class’ है , ‘should watch’ verb sentence के starting मलखे गये subject
‘students’ को ममलनी चामहये थी but students के मलए एक और pronoun ‘they’ use कर
मदया है जो की सही नहीों है इसीमलए they को हटाना पड़े गा तामक ‘should watch’ verb का
subject ‘students’ हो जाए और No. of verbs = No. of subjects. हो जाये
All/None/Both/Everything/Anything/No/The same/
The few/The little/The only/The + superlative degree etc
She is the same lady who stole your wallet in the bus.
She is the same lady who stole your wallet in the bus.
Explanation:- इस sentence में who की जगह that क use मकय ज येग क्ोोंमक
‘the same’ क use हुआ है
She is the same lady that stole your wallet in the bus.
They stole the little money which he had saved for his
daughter’s marriage.
They stole the little money which he had saved for his daughter’s
marriage.
They stole the little money that he had saved for his daughter’s
marriage.
Sachin is the best batsman who has ever played on this
ground.
Sachin is the best batsman who has ever played on this ground.
Explanation:-इस sentence में who की जगह that क use मकय ज येग क्ोोंमक
‘the+ superlative degree’ क use हुआ है
Sachin is the best batsman that has ever played on this ground.
The man and the dog which were crossing the road
Explanation:- इस sentence में which की जगह that क use मकय ज येग क्ोोंमक
which क use dog के मलए तो मकय ज सकत है लेमकन man के मलए नहीों और who
क
use man के मलए मकय ज सकत है लेमकन dog के मलए नही, इसीमलए हमें which की
जगह that क use करन पड़े ग जो एक स थ दोनोों को refer कर सकत है
The man and the dog that were crossing the road were hit by a truck.
We saw the same boy who/that stole your wallet.
We saw the same boy who/that stole your wallet.
Explanation:- इस sentence में who नही आयेग that आयेग क्ोोंमक boy के मलए
the same क use हुआ है
I saw a boy who/that was carrying his shoes on his head.
I saw a boy who/that was carrying his shoes on his head.
Explanation:- इस sentence में which नही आयेग that आयेग क्ोोंमक bag के मलए
the same क use हुआ है
I want a bag which/that has 3 compartments.
I want a bag which/that has 3 compartments.
Explanation:- यह ाँ that नही आयेग which आयेग क्ोोंमक bag specific नहीों है ..
I want the bag which/that is made of leather.
I want the bag which/that is made of leather.
at room temperature.
Sehwag is one of the batsmen who has /have scored
at room temperature.
Relative pronoun ‘which’:-
Civilisation.
Aryans had horses in their army that was the main reason for
their victory over the people of Harrapan Civilisation
Aryans had horses in their army which was the main reason for their
victory over the people of Harrapan Civilisation
1. I like that car.
2. इस sentence में पहिे वािा that ‘demonstrative pronoun’ है जबलक बाद वािा
that ‘demonstrative adjective’ है ...
3. इस sentence में पहिे वािा that ‘simple conjunction’ है और बाद वािा that
‘demonstrative adjective’ है …
Explanation:- who और whom ‘human being’ के लिए आते है ये use नही लकये
जा सकते, what तब use लकया जाता है जब कोई antecedent ना हो यहााँ ‘the topic’
antecedent है तो what भी नही आ सकता अब लसर्फ which और that 2 ही option है
यहााँ which और that दोनोों आ सकते है अगर दोनोों में से लकसी को prefer करना हो तो
that को prefer करें गे.....
I could not understand…..he taught yesterday.
Explanation:- who और whom ‘human being’ के लिए आते है ये use नही लकये
जा सकते, what तब use लकया जाता है जब कोई antecedent ना हो यहााँ ‘the exact
statement’ antecedent है तो what भी नही आ सकता अब लसर्फ that
ही option है
The teacher punished him for shouting loudly.
Sleeping on the floor was the main reason for your back pain.
All the five brothers of this family trust each other a lot.
Geeta and Babita were fighting with one another in the market.
Explanation:- इस sentence में one another की जगह each other क use लकय
ज येग क्ोोंलक subject 2 ही है ....
All the five brothers of this family trust each other a lot.
Explanation:- इस sentence में each other की जगह one another क use लकय ज येग
क्ोोंलक subject 2 से ज्य द है ....
Interrogative pronoun:- who/whom/which/what/whose
It is 3 o’clock.
It is Monday.
It is 2022.
It:- to+v1 (sub.)
To dance is easy.
It is easy to dance.
It:- Clause (sub)
Note :- introductory subject में verb It वािे case में singular और there
वािे case में verb according to real subject use की जाती है
Explanation:- इस sentence में he की जगह him का use लकया जायेगा क्ोोंलक like
यहााँ एक preposition है इसके बाद इसका object आयेगा he subjective case है और he
का objective case him होता है इसीलिए he की जगह him आयेगा...
All the people prostrated themselves before the newly anointed king.
We enjoyed a lot at the party yesterday.
We enjoyed a lot at the party yesterday.
He turned angry.
He turned quickly towards me.
This cake tastes bad.
Rohan tasted the cake.
He got old.
He got a letter.
Note:- Don’t use possessive cases with these words- Leave,
separation, excuse, pardon, sight, favour, mention, leave, etc.
I would like to take your leave now as my wife is waiting for me.
We told Anushka that Virat could not bear her separation.
Explanation:- यह ाँ her separation की जगह separation from her होग ...
I would like to take your leave now as my wife is waiting for me.
Explanation:- यह ाँ your leave की जगह leave of you होग ...
Leave (from):- official permission Leave (of) :- bye
Order of pronoun:- अगर ककसी sentence में 1 से ज्य द pronouns use
ककये ज रहे हो तो उनक order ये होग ….
➢ अगर pronoun plural form में use ककये ज ये य sentence में sorry, guilt,
responsible, punishment क sense हो तो pronoun क order 123 (1st
person, 2nd person , 3rd person, ) होत है …
I and you can solve all these questions within 20 minutes.
Mr Verma has been learning the French for the last 6 months.
French is the mother tongue of the French.
Explanation:- इस sentence में The French की जगह French और French
की
जगह the French होगा.. Note :- जब ककसी proper adjective के पहले
definite article
‘the’ का use ककया जाता है तो वो पूरी community को show करता है , यहााँ the
french का
meaning का french people...
The poor man who could not repay the loan was arrested.
The poor who live below the poverty line are often neglected by the
government.
Explanation:- यहााँ is की जगह are का use होगा क्ोोंकक इसका subject
‘the poor’ है
जो plural है इसीकलए verb भी plural आयेगी..
Note :- जब ककसी Qualitative adjective के पहले definite article ‘the’ का
use
ककया जाता है तो वो पूरी community को show करता है , यहााँ the poor का
meaning
का poor people...
The poor man who could not repay the loan was arrested..
Note:- An adverb can qualify a preposition, conjunction or whole
sentence.
Note:- Ordinals के पहले definite article ‘the’ का use ककया जाता है ...
I have solved the five first questions of this exercise.
You are 2nd person who will get this prestigious award.
You are the 2nd person who will get this prestigious award.
Explanation:- यहााँ 2nd के पहले definite article ‘the’ का use ककया जायेगा...
Explanation:- इस sentence में cattle के पहले this का नही these का use होगा
और belongs की जगह belong का क्ोोंकक cattle plural noun है ...
Explanation:- इस sentence में these की जगह this होगा और are की जगह is का use
होगा क्ोोंकक news एक uncountable noun है …
5.Distributive adjective:- Each/Every/Either/Neither
Each boy who had not attended the workshop were fined.
1.Every of these students has qualified the exam.
2. Each boy who had not attended the workshop were fined.
➢Note:- Little/A little/The little का use uncountable nouns से साथ ककया जाता
है जबकक Few/ A few / The few का use countable nouns के साथ ककया
जाता है ..
➢ Note:- Little/Few का use sentence में negative meaning convey करने के लिए
ककया जाता है जबकक A Little/A Few का use sentence में positive
meaning convey करने के लिए ककया जाता है और The little/ The Few
का use whole quantity का meaning convey करने के लिए ककया जाता है ...
1. Aman feels very lonely as he has a few friends in Jaipur.
They stole the little money that he had saved for his daughter’s marriage.
Explanation:- इस sentence में a little की जगह the little का use होगा...
I don’t need more books as my brother has already given me a few ones.
Explanation:- इस sentence में few की जगह a few का use होगा...
Quantitative Adjective:- Some v/s Any
no error(d)
Raman’s car
This dress looks more excellent on you so you should buy it.
Dara singh was stronger than anybody else in his whole village.
Explanation :- यहााँ Dara Singh का comparison उसके गााँव के सभी िोगों से
ककया जा रहा है so Dara singh को exclude करना पड़ेगा इसीकिए anybody के बाद
else का use करना होगा
The Nile is longer than any other river in the world.
Make a list of all the important events prior than the revolt
of 1857.
Mr Gupta is the oldest and experienced employee of
our company.
Note:- अगर ककसी Conjunction से कोई 2 adjectives जड़ु े हो तो दोनों same degree
में किखे जाते है...
Ajay is wiser than brave so he won’t fight with those
hooligans.
Note:- superlative degree की intensity बढाने के किए use ककये जाने पर by far या
much का use definite article ‘the’ के पहिे ककया जाता है...
The price of this car is comparatively lower.
I liked the first half of the movie but the later one was boring.
Further v/s Farther :-
He is here.
He is at the station.
God is everywhere.
I am well now.
I am well now and will start taking your classes from tomorrow.
Explanation:- यह sentence no error है ...
I don’t anything about this so you should meet the concerned officer.
Responsible + man = accountable man ( किम्मेद र व्यक्ति )
Please, bring all the files of all involved cases with this case.
Opposite + men = Different persons in opinions.
He entered the room and hanged his shirt behind the door.
They hung the terrorist exactly at 10 am as per the orders of the court.
Discover:- किसी ऐसी चीज िा पता लगाना जो already exist िरती है ...
They thrusted him into a car and took him to a secret place .
They spreaded the news of his affair all over the village.
He lost the newly got shoes that he had gotten from his uncle.
It is an already proved fact and it was proven by JC Basu.
V1 V2 V3
o Arise (उगना) Arose Arisen
o Awake (उठना) Awoke Awaken
o Abuse (गाली देना) Abused Abused
o Add (जोड़ना) Added Added
o Admire (प्रशंसा करना) Admired Admired
o Advise (सलाह देना) Advised Advised
o Allow (अनुमति देना) Allowed Allowed
o Appoint (तनयुक्त करना) Appointed Appointed
o Appear (प्रकट होना) Appeared Appeared
o Arrive (पहुचना) Arrived Arrived
o Arrest (तगरफ्िार करना) Arrested Arrested
o Attack (आक्रमण करना) Attacked Attacked
o Bear (सहन करना) Bore Borne
o Become (होना) Became Become
o Begin (शरू
ु करना) Began Begun
o Bite (काटना) Bit Bitten
o Blow (फूँ क मारना) Blew Blown
o Bind (बाध
ं ना/बाध्य करना) Bound Bound
o Bid (अतिवादन करना) Bade Bidden
o Bid (बोली लगाना) Bid Bid
o Break (िोडना) Broke Broken
o Bark (िोंकना) Barked Barked
o Bathe (नहाना) Bathed Bathed
Monika is thinking that she is the most beautiful girl in her class.
The cake is tasting very bad so you should not eat it.
Rohan jumped the traffic light and fined for doing so..
This deal may likely/possibly solve all the problems between them.
2.I don’t need a car as(a)/ I am used to travel in (b)/ the local trains.(c) /ne(d)
4.Water is used (a)/ to generate electricity (b)/ all over the world.(c)
2.I don’t need a car as(a)/ I am used to travel in (b)/ the local trains.(c)
/ne(d)
6.He used to……on the left side in India but now he has
become used to……on the right.
Mohan’s father told him that he had donated all his money.
1.He told me that he can solve all those questions.
Modal:-
As per the court orders, the defendant will pay a fine of Rs 10,000.
There are only two fishes left in the pond as all other died
owing to an unknown disease.
All the men teachers of the school were present in the meeting.
An ellipse has two focus while a circle has only one center.
I went to John’s and Mary’s home but the couple was missing.
John’s and Mary’s house are on the opposite sides of the road.
Raman and his friends’s performance was outstanding in the last match.
He borrowed his brother’s in law car to go to Shimla.
For your and your wife sake, find a job and stop wasting money.
Note:- Everybody, Everyone , Somebody , Someone , Nobody, one etc
ये कुछ ऐसे pronouns है जिनके साथ (’s) use जकया िा सकता है ...
Rajat took a day’s leave from the office to attend the party.
Note:- कुछ fixed non living noun है जिनके साथ (’s) से possession बनाया िाता है ....
Fool(n):-
Foolish(adj):-
Middle:- Rectangle
Center:- Circle
Moral(adj):-
Morale(n):-
Confident(adj):-
Confidant(n):-
Confidante(n):-
Envy(n):-
Jealousy(n):-
Personal(adj):-
Personnel(n):-
Remaining(adj):-
Rest(n):-
Optimistic(adj):-
Optimist(n):-
Dependent(adj):-
Dependant(n):-
Alumnus(n):-
Alumna(n):-
Verbal(adj):-
Oral(n):-
Space(n):-
Room(n):-
A cow was sitting in the center of the road so the road was blocked.
Mrs. Verma become envious when she saw her husband talking to Mrs
Shukla.
The sun shone bright/ brightly that day as the sky was clear.
The sun looked bright/ brightly that day as the sky was clear.
Note:-
Rajat comes never late in the class so all the teachers appreciate him.
To get this job he should know atleast little or nothing about cars
TOO MUCH (adj.) MUCH TOO (adv.) ONLY TOO (very) NONE TOO(not very)
Freedom fighters suffered much too pain for the freedom of our country.
The news of his grandfather's death was too much painful for him.
You are only too rich to buy this car so don’t waste our time.
➢ BEFORE(adv., prep., conj.):-Generally used with perfect tenses
I have not received the parcel still so I should call the courier company.
The baby is yet crying so I think that you should take it out.
➢ LATE :- It can act as adjective and adverb.
➢ AT PRESENT:- Now
First I thought that the question was easy but It was a difficult one.
➢ HARD:- It can act as adjective and adverb both, when used
as an adverb it is used after the verb
➢ ESPECIALLY:- (particularly)
The teacher asked him to speak loudly so that everybody could hear him.
Types of inversion:-
Partial inversion:- When only helping verb is used before the subject.
Not only she can write well but also read well.
Positive statement :- SO+HV+SUB
Negative statement :- NEITHER/NOR+HV+SUB.
All the workers demanded that the corrupt manager was suspended.
You must send him SMS immediately as he must be worried about you.
Hour, heir, heiress, honest, honor, honorary, SMS, RTI, MNC, LLB,
(Words starting with F, H, L, M, N, S, R, X)
If a proper noun is used as a common noun, article can be used for it.
Don’t try to jump over this wall, you will get hurt. You are
not akshay kumar.
He bought a flute from his uncle’s shop and went home happily.
The judge in him prevailed upon friend and he gave the decision
against Jumman.
Cricketer in him was not able to control himself and he ran towards
the field as soon as his parents gifted him a new bat.
A devil in him awoke when he saw his wife with Mr. Shukla.
He tore cover of my book so I complained against him.
Rajesh is better of the two candidates that came today for the interview.
The teacher must be well qualified for his job and honest.
The trees use carbon dioxide and sunlight to prepare their food.
The gold is a very costly metal so it can’t be used for electrical circuits.
What kind of a man you are if you can’t look after even your parents?
अगर man का use पूरी mankind (मानवजाकत) को refer करने के किए
ककया गया हो तो इनके आगे कोई भी article का use नही ककया जाता है ...
Kalam , an early riser and a nature lover goes for a morning walk daily.
The chief minister along with all the cabinet members are shouting.
Each boy and each girl have been invited to the party.
#One + of + noun (plural) + verb (singular)
#The +adj (subject) + verb (singular)
Bread and butter is not sold here so you try somewhere else.
#Article + noun and article + noun = different people
#Article + noun and noun = same person
The actor and the (a)/singer has returned (b)/form his tour.(c)/ne(d)
The actor and the (a)/singer has signed (b)/a deal with T-Series.(c)/ne(d)
#Use singular verb when gerunds of Infinitives are used as subjects
Not only Anita but also her parents knows me very well.
#Nobody/No one but + Noun (real doer/subject)
No one else but those comely women has/have played a prank on you.
Many great leaders have sacrificed their lives for our freedom.
# More than one + Noun(singular) + Verb (singular)
# More +Noun(plural)+ than one + Verb (plural)
# A certain + Noun(singular) + Verb (singular)
# Certain + Noun(plural) + Verb(plural)
Certain boys (a)/ has broken (b)/ all these windows.(c)/ne (d)
#A number of + Noun(plural) + Verb(plural)
#The number of + Noun(plural) + Verb(singular)
#A percentage of + Noun(plural) + Verb(plural)
#The percentage of + Noun(plural) + Verb(singular)
He is a doctor.
a) Present Indefinite
b) Present perfect
c) Present continuous
d) Past perfect
Tense:- It is a form of verb which represents
a particular point of time.
Rahul had completed the task before his father called him.
Anika will have solved all these questions by the time you come back.
Aman is a teacher.
Anjali will have had breakfast by the time her school bus comes.
a) Goes
b) Went
c) Has gone
d) Will go
Present indefinite tense:-
They are always playing loud music that is why I don’t like them.
They are always playing loud music that is why I don’t like them.
I visited Manali.
Those ideas and ideals have shaped our economic thoughts in past.
The ice cream seller wore a red tie and a black hat every day.
Past continuous tense:- When two actions of past are joined with
‘when’ or ‘while’, write the longer duration action(background action) in
past continuous and the other one in past indefinite.
When (point of time and duration of time):- इसिा use किसी action
िे point और duration दोनोों िो show िरने िे किए किया जाता है , इसीकिए इसिे
साथ past continuous और past indefinite दोनोों use किये जा सिते है ..
When I walked in the park, I saw a snake.
Amitabh Bachchan brought the medicines before his old mother died.
She did not call me since she moved to Australia with Ajay.
They are calling me again and again since I left their company.
I have been waiting for you since you had rejected my proposal in 2011.
Pr perfect cont /pr perfect/pr ind/past ind + for + duration
Sachin has been playing 300 matches for the last 15 years.
I have played cricket since 2007.
She has been waiting here for 2 hours before her father came.
They have been arguing for 10 minutes before the boss arrived.
Future indefinite:-
➢ Future में होने वाले planned official actions को present indefinite tense
में भी ललखा जा सकता है ...
➢ Future में होने वाले planned but unofficial actions को will/shall की जगह
Is/am/are + V1+ing का use करके भी ललखा जा सकता है ...
It has started raining shortly so you should take this umbrella.
Narendra Modi, the prime minister of India visits Nepal next month.
Mohan’s father told him that he has decided to donate all his
wealth to an orphanage.
Our teacher taught us that all living beings need water for their survival.
#Don’t use two simultaneous clauses in future tense.
#अगर Main clause future tense में है तो sub clause present tense में होगा..
#Don’t use future tense with these conjunctions- when, while, if, until,
unless, provided that, as soon as, before, after, etc.
I will teach you English and Mohan will teach you History.
#If the main clause is in present tense, the sub clause can be
in present, past or future according to the meaning.
By the time his mother came, she completed all the chores.
She will have her breakfast by the time you come back.
#Use V2 after ‘It is time/ It is high time/It is about time’ structure.
She is a young girl, runs a software company and had her own house.
Coordinate conjunction:-
Either…..or
Neither……nor
Both……and
Rohan went to a shop and either bought a pen or a pencil.
This new government has not only made a school but also a
hospital for the poor.
Whether……or
Between …… and
Hardly/Scarcely……when
No sooner did the thief see the cops then he started running.
Although/though……yet/(,)
Although he studied really hard but he could not qualify the exam.
Though he comes really late still the boss didn’t say a word.
Other…..than
You are so smart as your brother so don’t worry and deliver the speech.
My grandfather is too weak that he can not climb the stairs alone.
She does not like such boys that don’t respect women.
Provided that You give my salary on time, I won’t leave your company.
……he does not come on time, the boss often scolds him.
BECAUSE> SINCE> AS
Meet, join, obey, violate, ask, bid, tell, Inform, remind, warn, thank, advise
Everyone but she was present at the function so everybody got worried.
She is not here as she went to Delhi with her husband on last Monday.
He went to home.
He bought a house/home.
I respect him a lot as he has been punctual throughout in his career.
He got success because of he had worked very hard day and night.
Instead of having high fever he kept doing his work and completed it
within time.
At the beginning/At the end ये position को show करते है और
In the beginning/In the end ये time को show करते है ...
We are not liable for any loss and damage to your property.
When his father came home, he was busy and engaged in his work.
Note:- If an infinitive is used to describe a noun or pronoun,
Use preposition ‘to’ after these verbs when these are followed
He gave me a book.
He wrote me a letter.
They asked to me to bring a new sofa for them.
He wished to me on my birthday.
They ordered to me to leave the office immediately.
The witness reported the incident word for word to the policeman.
They prayed God for help as no one else was able to help them.
Many students complained me about Mr Bharat last Sunday.
The cost should be shared equally between /among the three of you.
The survey shows a link among /between asthma and air pollution.
The gap among /between the rich and the poor has increased.
Between का प्रयोग दो से अधिक के धिए भी धकया जाता है जब उनका
आपस में Mutual relationship हो
This tournament will be played among India , Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Beside v/s Besides
Beside - It means ‘at the side of’ or ‘next to’ (के बगि में )
Besides- It means ‘in addition to’ or ‘also’: ( अिावा या अधतरिक्त)
Upon
How much is that coat on display in/into the window?
The paper was signed by/with her with/by a parker pen in black ink.
I live on/in/at the 7th floor at/in 21 Oxford Street at/in London.
Note :- today, tomorrow, yesterday, the following day, the next day,
yesterday evening, yesterday afternoon, last night, this morning, this
afternoon, tonight, tomorrow इन words के पहिे preposition का
प्रयोग नही धकया जाता है
Your daughter is among /amongst the top 10% of students in the school.
(b) We took leave ……...... the host after the party was over.
Decline - of (end) Decline - In (decrease)
(a) They have divided all the money ………….. five equal parts.
(b) They have divided all the money ……..…… their friends.
Made - of (physical change)
Made - From (chemical change)
Familiar – to (someone)
(b) It is very hard for one to take part ………… one’s wealth.
Partake- of (share)
Partake- in (participate)
(a) He is blind ……… his brother's faults but he will surely repent later.
(b) While she was in France, she developed a taste …………. wine.
Compared(verb) - with, Compared (adj) – to
They insisted to go there alone but their father didn't allow them.
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Lack:- Swamped:-
His answer demonstrated an absolute lack of After the severe storms, insurance companies are
understanding of the question. expecting to be swamped with claims.
Short:- Inundated:-
She is not short of excuses when things go wrong. Fans inundated the radio station with calls.
Void:- Brimmed:-
The sky was void of stars yesterday. Her eyes brimmed with tears when she heard that
Deficiency:- he was alive.
There is a deficiency of vitamin b12 in your body. Teeming:-
Shortage:- The mall was teeming with shoppers yesterday.
There is no shortage of books in our library for a 'TO'
diligent student. Equivalent:-
Paucity:- One mile is equivalent to about 1.6 kilometers.
There is a paucity of medicines in most of the Equal:-
government hospitals.
She received a bonus of 12000 Rs which is equal
Despoil:-
to 40% of her salary.
The thief despoiled the old man of his belongings.
Akin:-
Rob:-
They robbed the company of $2 million. For Shruti the death of her beloved dog was akin
Strip:- to the death of a dear relative.
The corrupt IAS officer has been completely Likeness:-
stripped of power. Rajni bears a strong likeness to her father.
Dearth:- Similar:-
Human Resources managers complain that there I bought some new shoes which are very similar
is a dearth of talented candidates. to a pair I had before.
'WITH' Homologous:-
Loaded:- Because of advances in medical technology,
They loaded the lorry with potatoes. Mohan’s artificial leg is almost homologous to his
Overwhelmed:-
natural limb.
They were overwhelmed with grief when their
Analogous:-
baby died.
Replete:- Since my teacher is analogous to my mother, I have
The harbor was replete with boats. accidentally called her, “mom.”
Beset:- Tantamount:-
With the amount of traffic nowadays, even a trip Her refusal to answer was tantamount to an
across town is beset with dangers. admission of guilt.
Filled:-
Identical:-
I filled the bucket with water.
Infested:- These tests are identical to those carried out last
When we first moved in, the apartment was year.
infested with cockroaches. Close:-
Thronged:- Your performance is pretty close to the national
The streets were thronged with tourists on the record.
new year eve. Corresponding:-
Crowded:- What we required you to do is corresponding to
The room was crowded with small pieces of the contract.
furniture, cupboards, and little tables.
Allied (with/to):-
Congested:-
The city streets were congested with vehicles. It takes a lot of enthusiasm, allied with/to a love
Endowed:- of children, to make a good teacher.
Dr. Kalam was endowed with great wisdom. Related:-
Burdened:- Because diabetes is a disease related to obesity,
I don't want to burden you with my problems. losing weight can help you avoid insulin issues.
Occupied:- 'TO'
Had he taken dinner, or had he been too occupied Harmful.:-
with taking care of her? These chemicals are known to be harmful to
Gifted:- people with asthma.
Nora fatehi is gifted with a charming smile. Injurious:-
Deluged:-
Too much alcohol is injurious to your health.
Our office was deluged with applications as soon
as we posted a job vacany. Pernicious:-
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Pollution of the water supply reached a level Committed :-
pernicious to the health of the population. We are committed to this noble cause.
Baneful:- Devoted :-
If not cooked properly, this vegetable can be The scientist has devoted himself to his research,
baneful to humans. and rarely comes out of his lab.
Detrimental:- Faithful :-
Their decision could be detrimental to the future He was faithful to his wife throughout their 30-
of the company. year marriage.
Threat:- Loyal :-
Drunken drivers pose a serious threat to other Training programmes encourage workers to
road users. remain loyal to their employers.
Menace:- Dutiful :-
That boy is a menace to himself and his friends. She was chiding her son for not being dutiful to
Inimical:- her.
Excessive managerial control is inimical to Dedicated :-
creativity. The Green Party is dedicated to protecting the
Hazardous:- environment.
Certain pesticides should be banned since they 'TO'
are hazardous to the environment. Prone :-
'TO' Fast bowlers are prone to injuries.
Beneficial:- Susceptible :-
A change of place will be beneficial to his health. Owing to his high obesity level, He is Susceptible
Favorable:- to many diseases.
The terms of the agreement were favourable to vulnerable :-
both the parties. People with low immunity are vulnerable to covid-
Essential (for/to):- 19 .
Water is essential for/to all living beings. liable :-
Conducive:- You are more liable to injuries if you Exercise
Black soil is conducive to growing cotton. irregularly.
Profitable:- Sensitive :-
The deal was profitable to all of us. Her reply shows that she is very sensitive to
Advantageous:- criticism.
The lower tax rate is particularly advantageous to Allergic :-
middle class families. Radhika is allergic to most animals, so she isn’t
'TO' able to breathe well around dogs or cats
Assent:- Immune :-
Once the directors give their assent to the Most people who've had chickenpox once are
proposal we can begin. immune to it for the rest of their lives.
Consent:- 'TO'
My aunt never got married because her father Preface :-
wouldn't consent to her marriage. We're hoping these talks could be a preface to
Accede:- peace.
The government acceded to the demands of the Prelude :-
farmers. The changes are seen as a prelude to wide-ranging
Amenable:- reforms
She might be more amenable to the idea if you Prologue :-
explained how much money it would save. A series of internal struggles was the prologue to
Accord:- full-scale civil war.
Our society accords great importance to the Introduction :-
family. Can you write a brief introduction to this article?
Agree:- 'TO'
Do you think he will agree to their proposal? Appropriate (to/for) :-
'TO' The book was written in a style appropriate to the
True:- age of the children.
She has vowed to remain true to the president Apposite :-
whatever happens. Her remarks are extremely apposite to the present
Obedient:- discussion.
Citizens during ancient history were required to Applicable :-
be obedient to the king. This part of the law is only applicable to companies
employing more than five people.
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Relevant :- my colleagues.
What you are saying is not relevant to our Appalled :-
problem. I am absolutely appalled at the state of these
Pertinent :- government hospitals.
This chapter is pertinent to the post 1857 revolt Alarmed :-
period. She was a bit alarmed at the idea of travelling
Belong :- alone.
Does this book belong to you or to Sarah? Enraged :-
Appertain :- She was enraged at his stupidity.
These figures appertain to last year’s sale. Dismayed :-
Germane :- He was dismayed at the change in his old friend’s
Her remarks could not have been more germane behaviour.
to the discussion.
Pertaining :- 'AT'
I need some information pertaining to adoption Chuckle :-
laws. He chuckled at the thought of the two of them
Linked :- stuck in the snow.
The use of CFCs is linked to the depletion of the Cackle :-
ozone layer. He cackled wildly at the thought.
'TO' Giggle :-
Accustomed :- All the girls giggled at jokes that the teacher
The wealthy woman wasn’t accustomed to cracked.
preparing her own food. Guffaw :-
Adapt :- The man guffawed at her remarks.
Kurt had to adapt to cooking and cleaning for Grin :-
himself when his marriage crumbled. He grinned at me from the doorway.
Adjusted :- Jeer :-
After a while her eyes adjusted to the dark. Striking workers jeered at those who crossed the
Acclimatized :- picket line.
We haven’t got acclimatized to village life yet. Laugh :-
Habituated :- The children were laughing at the cartoons.
We all become habituated to waking up early Smile :-
when we were there. When he smiled at me I knew everything was all
Inured :- right.
The prisoners quickly became inured to the harsh Smirk :-
conditions. I don't like the way he winks and smirks at me
Used :- whenever he sees me.
We were used to a cold climate, so the weather Snicker :-
didn’t bother us. Stop snickering at that rude joke and get back to
Addicted :- your class room.
By the age of 14 he was addicted to heroin. Snigger :-
'AT' They spent half the time sniggering at the clothes
Amazed :- people were wearing.
She was amazed at how calmly the man behaved Sneer :-
after the accident. She'll probably sneer at my new shoes because
Astonished :- they're not expensive.
The doctors were astonished at the speed of her Scoff :-
recovery. The critics scoffed at his paintings.
Astounded :- Chortle :-
She looked astounded at the news of her topping She chortled with glee at the news.
the exam. Beam :-
Aghast :- The child beamed at his teacher as he received
Workers and union officials were aghast at the the award.
layoffs. 'AT'
Surprised :- Glare :-
We were very surprised at her strange behaviour. She glared angrily at everyone and stormed out
Shocked :- of the room.
She was shocked at the language they used. Glance :-
Staggered :- I only had time to glance at my emails.
I was staggered at level of incompetence among Gape :-
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They stood gaping at the pig in the kitchen.
Gawk :-
Don’t stand there gawking at her, give her a hand.
Gaze :-
Anjli gazed admiringly at Rahul as he spoke.
Glower :-
There's no point glowering at me like that - you
know the rules.
Frown :-
She frowned at me, clearly annoyed.
Scowl :-
The boy scowled at her and reluctantly followed
her back into school.
Stare :-
Don't stare at people like that, it's rude.
Look :-
They looked at the picture and laughed.
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Miscellaneous fixed preposition
Part-B
Generally “TO” preposition is used with these words.
Abhorrent (Adj.) to -
Eg:-She wasn't yet attuned to her baby's needs.
causing or deserving strong dislike – f?kukSuk
Averse (adj) to - having a feeling of dislike – izfrdwy
Eg:-The idea of being stuck in an office all day is
Eg:-If your pet is averse to full outfits, consider a
abhorrent to a nature lover like myself.
festive collar instead
Access (N) to – reach – igq¡ p
Blind (adj )to -
Eg:- You need a password to get access to the
unable to see (fault etc) - ¼ds izfr½ va/kk
computer system.
Eg:- The politician was blind to the fact that no
Accountable (Adj)
one was interested in anything he had to say.
to (somebody)- obliged to accept responsibility –
Comparable (adj) to/with -
mRrjnk;h
being similar or about the same – rqyuh;
Eg:- Politicians are ultimately accountable to the
Eg:- Its brain is closely comparable to the brain of
voters.
a chimpanzee.
Accountable (Adj)
Complement (n) to -
for something -
to complete something else or make it better –
Eg:-Because my dog bit the little boy, I’m being
iwjd
held accountable for all of the child’s medical
Eg:- A swim skirt is the perfect complement to
expenses.
most types of swimwear.
Adhere (V) to -
to cause to stick fast - ikyu djuk] tqM+s jguk
Due (adj) to – because - ds dkj.k
Eg:- She adhered to her principles/
Eg:- He argues that climate change is mainly due
ideals throughout her life.
to the actions of industrialized countries.
Adjacent (Adj) to - sharing a border - lVk gqvk
Equal (adj) to -
Eg:-They lived in a house adjacent to the railway.
same – cjkcjh
Affectionate (Adj) to -
Eg:- An area of forest equal to the size of Wales
feeling or showing love and affection – Lusgh
has been destroyed.
Eg:-- God will not be affectionate to that man who
Exception (n) to -
is not affectionate to Gods creatures.
a case where a rule does not apply – viokn
Agreeable (Adj) to -
Eg:- We laughed when Sue said that there is an
ready or willing to agree – lger
exception to every rule.
Eg:- Do you think they will be agreeable to our
Given (adj) to – habitual - vknh gksu k
proposal?
Eg:- He’s given to going for long walks on his own.
Allegiance (N) to -
Heir (n) to -
loyalty to a person, country, group, etc. – fu"Bk
a person who has the legal right to receive the
Eg:-He affirmed his allegiance to the president.
property of someone who dies – okfjl
Alternative (N) to something –
Eg:- Rajan was the reluctant heir to an enormous
substitute – fodYi
amount of land and money.
Eg:-Fruit juice is provided as an alternative to
Indebted (adj) to - owing something (such as
alcoholic drinks.
money or thanks) to someone or something - _.kh
Alternative (N) for somebody -
Eg:- I am deeply indebted to my family for all their
This treatment is the only alternative for some
help.
patients.
Indifferent (adj) to - not interested in or concerned
Antidote (N) to -
about something – mnklhu
a substance that stops the harmful effects of a
Eg:- The government cannot afford to be
poison - fo"k uk"kd
indifferent to public opinion.
Eg:-There is no known antidote to the poison.
Indigenous (adj) to -
Attention (N) to - notice, interest, or awareness - /
produced, living, or existing naturally in a particular
;ku
region or environment – Lons' kh
Eg:- he paid no attention to her warning.
Eg:- Since the native tribes had no means of
Attuned (adj) to -
travelling, all of the food they ate was indigenous
familiar with somebody/something so that you can
to their own communities.
understand or recognize them or it – igpkuuk
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Key (n/adj)to - a thing that makes you able to lnL;rk ysuk
understand or achieve something – ekSfyd Eg:- We subscribe to several sports channels TV.
Eg:- Persistence is the key if you want to get a job. Succumb (v) to -
Look forward (v) to - anticipated with satisfaction to stop trying to resist something –eku tkuk
- larqf"V ds lkFk vk'kk djuk Eg:- Even good leaders eventually succumb to the
Eg:- We're really looking forward to seeing you pressure of the ruling class.
again. Supplement (n) to - a thing that is added to
Opposite (adj) to - something else to improve or complete it - iwjd
not agree - ds fo:)
Eg:- Industrial sponsorship is a supplement to
Eg:- You’d never know they’re sisters - they’re
government funding.
completely opposite to each other in every way.
Surrender to -
Postscript (n) to -
to give the control or use of (something) to
a note or series of notes added at the end of a
someone else - leiZ.k djuk
letter, article, or book - ifjf'k"V Hkkx
Eg:- The hijackers eventually surrendered
Eg:- As a postscript to that story I told you
themselves to the police.
last week, it turned out that the woman was
Temptation (n) to -
his sister-in-law.
a strong urge or desire to have or do something –
Preface (n) to - an introduction to a book or speech
izyksH ku
– izLrkouk
Eg:- An expensive bicycle is a temptation to thieves
Eg:- I read it in the preface to her new book.
Prefer (v) to -
Generally “OF” preposition is
to like (someone or something) better than
used with these words.
someone or something else - ds rqyuk esa T;knk ilan
Abhorrence (n) of -
djuk
strong hatred – ?k`.kk
Eg:- I would have preferred a trip to the beach,
He had an abhorrence of waste of any kind.
but my family decided we should go to the
Accused (adj) of -
mountains.
one charged with an offence – vfHk;qDr
Preferable (adj) to - better or more desirable –
I was accused of abducting her.
csgrj
Afraid (adj) of -
Eg:- Online shopping is preferable to consumers
filled with fear - Mjk gqvk
like myself who hate the idea of going into crowded
Eg:- It’s all over. There’s nothing to be afraid of
stores.
now.
Repugnant (adj) to - a strong feeling of dislike or
Ashamed (adj) of - feeling shame, guilt, or disgrace
disgust – ?k`.kk
Eg:- The idea of eating meat was repugnant to her. – 'kfeZan k
Resign (v) yourself to something - Eg:- Ashamed of her tendency to overeat, the
to accept something unpleasant that cannot be woman refused to dine in public or eat in front of
changed or avoided – leL;kvksa ds lkeus >qd tkuk others.
Eg:- She resigned herself to her fate. Beware (v) of - to be careful - lko/kku jguk
Sequel (n) to - a book, movie, etc., that continues Eg:- Motorists have been warned to beware of icy
a story begun in another book, movie, etc. – dk roads.
vyxk Hkkx Boast (v) of -
Eg:- The new movie is a direct sequel to the first, a reason to be proud - Mhax ekjuk
picking up the story where the original left off. Eg:- He openly boasted of his skill as a stuntman.
Similar (adj) to - Capable (adj) of -
almost the same – leku able to do something – l{ke
Eg:- My teaching style is similar to that of most Eg:- I knew he was capable of something like this.
other teachers Composed (adj) of -
Submission (n) to - something that is submitted – to be made or formed from several parts, things
izLrqr or people – fdlh ls feydj cuk gqvk gksuk
Eg:- They prepared a report for submission to the Eg:- Around 15 per cent of our diet is composed of
council. protein.
Submit (v) to - Consist (v) of -
yield or accept to a superior force - ds vkxs >qduk to be made up of (something) - ls cuk gqvk
Eg:- They abandoned their town rather than Eg:- The exhibition consists of a series of
submit to the Persians. photographs that he took between 1915 and 1939.
Subscribe (v) to - Confident (adj) of - showing that you have
to pay money to get a publication or service confidence - vk'oLr gksuk
regularly- Eg:- I’m fully confident of winning the title.
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Eg:-Rajesh expressed deep affection for his wife at
Convicted (adj) of - to prove or find guilty - vijk/kh
their third anniversary party.
Bkjk;k gqvk
Appetite (n) for -
Eg:- He was convicted of the murder of two
a strong desire for something - Hkw[ k
teenagers.
Eg:-My little brother has an insatiable appetite for
Convinced (adj) of -
knowledge, learning anything and everything he
to cause (someone) to believe that something is
can all the time.
true - ;dhu djuk
Aptitude (n) for -
Eg:- She didn’t seem convinced of his words.
a natural ability to do something or to learn
Disapprove (v) of -
something - ;ksX;rk
to officially refuse to approve or accept
Eg:-Even as a toddler, Kamal showed a remarkable
(something) - vLohdkj djuk
aptitude for the piano and played music even
Eg:- He strongly disapproved of the changes that
professionals could not perform.
had been made.
Atone (v) for - to do something that shows you
Dispose (v) of -
are sorry for something bad that you did - i'pkrki
to get rid of something - NqVdkjk ikuk
djuk
Radioactive waste must be disposed of safely.
Eg:-The manager tried to atone for the bad service
Envious (adj) of -
by offering me a complimentary dessert.
feeling or showing a desire to have what someone
Capacity (n) for - the ability to hold or contain -
else has – bZ" ;kZyq
{kerk
Eg:-Everyone is so envious of her having the chance
Eg:-She has an enormous capacity for hard work.
to study abroad.
Compassion (n) for - a feeling of wanting to help
Fond (adj) of - to have liking of – ds 'kkSd hu
someone who is sick, hungry, in trouble, etc. -
Eg:-Sheila’s very fond of telling other people what
lgkuqH kwfr
to do.
Eg:-He was filled with overwhelming love and
Get rid (v) of - to become free from something –
compassion for his wife.
NqVdkjk ikuk
Compensation (n) for - something that is done or
Eg:- Try and get rid of your visitors before I get
given to make up for damage, trouble, etc. - eqvkotk]
there.
gtkZu k
Guilty (v) of - responsible for committing a crime
Eg:-The employer has a duty to pay full
or doing something bad or wrong –vijk/kh
compensation for injuries received at work.
Eg:-The jury found the defendant not guilty of the
Contempt (n) for -
offence.
a feeling that someone or something is not worthy
Proof (n) of - something which shows that
of any respect or approval - voekuuk
something else is true or correct izek.k gksuk
Eg:-They had shown a contempt for the values she
Eg:-These results are a further proof of his
thought important.
outstanding ability.
Canvass (v) for -
Scared (adj) of - to be frightened or worried - Mjk
to ask (the people in an area) what they think about
gqvk
a candidate, project, idea, etc. - er ek¡xuk
Eg:-She is scared of going out alone.
Eg:-He spent the whole month canvassing for
Sure (adj) of –
votes.
ascertain - fuf'pr gksuk
Craving (n) for -
Eg:-I hope you are sure of your facts.
a very strong desire for something - r`" .kk
Want of -
Eg:-Rajni skipped meals to satisfy her craving for
to need (something) - t:jr gksu k
chocolate.
Eg:-There is a want of adequate medical facilities.
Desire (n) for -
Wary (adj) of -
to want or wish for (something) - bPNk
cautious -lko/kku
Eg:-His childhood had created a desire for stability
Eg:-You should be very wary of people offering free
in his life.
ride of Highways.
Hope (v) for -
Worthy (adj) of -
expect - vk'kk
deserving respect, attention - ds ;ksX;
Eg:-The parents hope for a dry weekend even
Eg:-Very few of his ideas are worthy of further
though the forecast calls for rain.
attention.
Liking (n) for -
a feeling of regard or fondness - ilan djuk
Generally "For" preposition is used with
Eg:-Kunal has a liking for his next door neighbor
these words.
Kamini, but he has yet to confess his feelings to
Affection (n) for - a feeling of liking for someone
her in any way.
or something - ds fy, Lusg
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Yearn (v) for - Dwell (v) on -
to desire very much - ds fy, ykylk djuk to think and talk a lot about something
Eg:-When my sister was ill, she yearned for Eg:-So you made a mistake, but there's no need to
chocolate ice cream and French fries. dwell on it.
Embark (v) on -
Generally "From" preposition is used with to begin a journey - ;k=k 'kq: djuk
these words Eg:-She has already embarked on her studies for
Abstinence (n) from - SSC Mains.
the practice of not doing or having something that Encroach (v) on -
is wanted - ijgst djuk to gradually begin to cover more and more area -
Abstinence from smoking is now mandatory on vfrØe.k djuk
commercial airlines. Eg:-The growing town soon encroached on the
Derive (v) from - surrounding countryside.
to take or get (something) from (something else) - Impose (v) on -
ls fudyuk ;k gkfly djuk to introduce a new law, rule, tax, etc.; to order that
Eg:-Wealth and position in society derived largely a rule, punishment, etc. be used &ykxq djuk
from land ownership. Eg:-A prison sentence of 25 years was imposed on
Descent (n) from - each of the defendants
a person's family origins - oa'k Insist (v) on - to demand that something happen
Eg:-Humans and other apes followed separate lines or that someone do something - vkxzg djuk
of descent from a common ancestor. Eg:-She insisted on him wearing a suit
Deviate (v) from - Intrude (v) on/upon -
to do something that is different or to be different to come or go into a place where you are not
from what is usual or expected - (jkLrs ls) gVuk wanted or welcome - vukf/kdkj izos' k djuk
Eg:-The bus had to deviate from its usual route Eg:-We should not intrude on their private affair.
because of a road closure.
Escape (v) from - Generally "In" preposition is used with
to get away from a dangerous place or situation - these words.
lqjf{kr fudy tkuk Absorbed (adj) in -having one's attention wholly
Eg:-She managed to escape from the burning car. engaged or occupied vo'kksf"kr
Exemption (n) from - Eg:-He was too absorbed in watching the game to
permission not to pay or do something - NqV notice.
Eg:-They enjoyed exemption from customs duties Dabble (v) in -
on goods to be used by themselves. to take part in an activity in a way that is not serious
Recover (v) from - to become healthy after an - 'kkSfd;k rkSj ij dqN djuk
illness or injury - LoLFk gksuk The man touted his professional bowling skills but
Eg:-She spent many weeks in hospital recovering his wife revealed that he only dabbles in the sport
from her injuries. occasionally.
Respite (n) from - relief - jkgr Deficient (adj) in -
Eg:-The tablets brought temporary respite from the not good enough, lacking - viw.kZ] deh
excruciating pain. Eg:-A diet deficient in vitamin D may cause the
disease rickets.
Generally "On" preposition is used with Diligent (adj) in -
these words. showing steady and earnest care and hard work -
Comment (v) on - esgurh
To make a statement about someone or something Eg:-Their lawyer was extremely di ligent in
- fVIi.kh djuk preparing their case.
Eg:-He said nothing when asked to comment on Excel (v) in -
the allegations. to be better than others - Js"B gksu k
Deliberate (v) on - Eg:-She has always excelled in foreign languages.
to think about or discuss something very carefully Experienced (adj) in -
in order to make a decision -fopkj djuk having knowledge or skill in a particular field -
Eg:-They deliberated on whether to continue with vuqHkoh
the talks. Eg:-She's highly experienced in software
Depend on (v) - to rely on fuHkZj jguk development.
The community depends on the shipping industry Indulge (v) in -
for its survival to allow (yourself) to have or do something as a
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special pleasure - fyIr gksuk something else - ,d le; ij gksuk
Eg:-They went into town to indulge in some serious Eg:-If the heavy rain had coincided with an extreme
shopping. high tide, serious flooding would have resulted.
Interested (adj) in - wanting to learn more about Compatible (adj) with - capable of existing
something or to become involved in something - together in harmony - vuqd wy
:ph Eg:-Such policies are not compatible with
Eg:-As a landowner, he was actively interested in democratic government.
agricultural improvements. Compliant (adj) with - inclined to agree with
Involved (adj) in - others - vkKkdkjh
connected with something - 'kkfey gksu k Eg:-By then, Rajan seemed less compliant with his
Eg:-We need to examine all the costs involved in wife's wishes than he had six months before.
the project first. Conformity (n) with -
Persist (v) in - the fact or state of agreeing with or obeying
to continue to occur or exist beyond the usual, something - vuqi kyu
expected, or normal time - yxs jguk Eg:-The procedure is in strict conformity with
Eg:-If you persist in upsetting her, I will have to standard international practices.
punish you. Contrast (v) A with B - to be different especially in
Persevere (v) in - a way that is very obvious - fo"ke
to continue doing something though it is difficult - Eg:-Her actions contrasted sharply with her
yxs jguk promises.
Eg:-Despite a number of setbacks, they persevered Conversant (adj) with -
in their attempts to fly around the world in a to be familiar with - ifjfpr
balloon. Eg:-You need to become fully conversant with the
Proficient (adj) in - company's procedures.
good at doing something - dq'ky Cope (v) with - to endure something unpleasant -
Eg:-She's proficient in several languages lkeuk djuk
Remiss (v) in - Eg:-He wasn't able to cope with the stresses and
not showing enough care and attention - csijokg strains of the job.
Correspond (v) with/to -to be similar or equal to
Eg:-She's proficient in several languages
something - vuq: i
Versed (adj) in -
Eg:-Your account of events does not correspond
skilled in something - fuiq.k
with hers.
Eg:-I'm not sufficiently versed in your language to
Disgusted with - a feeling of revulsion or profound
understand what you're saying.
disapproval ?k`.kk
Generally "WITH" preposition is used Intimacy (n) with - a state marked by emotional
with these words. closeness - vkReh;rk
Acquaintance (n) with - Eg:-He enjoys an intimacy with the president.
someone who is known - tku igpku Quarrel (n) with - to fight - yM+kbZ djuk
Eg:-I first met Simran in 2008 and struck up an Eg:-He had had a quarrel with his brother.
acquaintance with her. Remonstrate (v) with - to disagree and argue or
Afflicted (adj) with - caused pain or suffering - ihfM+r complain about something - izfrokn
Eg:-About 40 per cent of the country's population Eg:- The editor remonstrated with him about the
is afflicted with the disease. inaccuracies in the story.
Alliance (n) with - Sympathize (v) with - to feel sorry for someone
who is in a bad condition - lgkuqH kwfr j[kuk
a union or association - laf/k
I find it very hard to sympathize with him.
Eg:-They have alliances with other companies.
Associated (adj) with - to combine or unite with ***
another for mutual benefit - lg;ksxh
Eg:-The conference will address the broad issues
associated with E-commerce.
Busy (adj) with -
full of activity or work - O;Lr jguk
Eg:-The kids are busy with their homework.
Clash (v) with -
a short fight - Vdjko
Eg:-Students clashed with police after
demonstrations at five universities.
Coincide (v) with - to happen at the same time as
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Walking in the park, he saw a snake.
Walking in the (a)/park, a snake bit him so (b)/we took him to
hospital.(c)/ne(d)
(b)/rules conceptually.(c)/ne(d)
The children got afraid when they saw the horrified clown.
Please don’t take us not coming to the party in any wrong sense.
Fast bowlers are prone to get injuries so they should take proper rest.
1 2 ( use infinitive )
2 1 ( use gerund )
1 = 2 ( use gerund )
➢ Verbs that are followed by infinitive:- Seem, appear, decide, desire,
want, endeavor, stop, hurry, fail, happen, refuse, forget, remember,
promise, prove, etc.
➢ Verbs that are followed bye gerund:- detest, mind, resent, avoid,
stop, excuse, resist, miss, prevent, defer, delay, postpone, consider,
appreciate, admire, forget, forgive, recollect, remember, suggest,
risk, etc.
He seems to understand / understanding what we are doing.
➢ 4th sentence में ‘I’ agent है और इसने कुसी तुडवाने का काम ककसी और से करवाया है.
इस sentence में ‘broken’ causative verb है
My mother made me clean the room
The principal (a)/ made the peon to ring (b)/ the bell.(c) /ne(d)
The principal (a)/ got the bell to ring (b)/ by the peon.(c) /ne(d)
The coach made (a)/ the players to practise (b)/ very hard.(c)/ne(d)
Rajat will have (a)/ his son to admit in (b)/ one of the top colleges.(c)/ne
The players were made (a)/ practised hard (b)/ by the coach.(c)/ne(d)
She got her (a)/ husband buy (b)/ a new bag for her.(c)/ne(d)
He claims (a)/ to find a cure (b)/ for Zika virus .(c)/ne(d)
➢ Question tag उसी tense में बनेगा कजस tense में statement है ..
This/That It
These/Those They
One One
There There
One can solve all these questions easily,………………..?
everything, anything,
nothing, something, etc’. It
I am Aren't I?
Dare/need – modal present in QT
Everything was well arranged at the party,…………....…..?
The reason he does not like her is because she makes him fool.
I was not able to listen to your voice so could you repeat it again.
Einstein is known for a number of new innovations.
If + (Had+V3) + ( Would/Could/Might+Have+V3 )
If you will come late, I will inform your parents.
Had they come earlier, they would meet the Prime minister.
If + ( Had + V3 ) + would/could/might + Vb
If India had worked on its manufacturing sector earlier, it
I would not have been alive now if you had not saved me that day.
If he had applied the brakes in time, the accident could have averted.
The patient might have saved if the doctor had taken proper care.
→Was/Were
Mohan bought a car.
→Been
→Being
A car was bought by Mohan.
❖ If the doer is not known
He will have finished the assignment by the time you come back.
Present Indefinite Continuous Perfect Perfect cont
1.The boy was being followed by reporters who had won the gold medal.
2.Reporters were being followed by the boy who had won the gold medal.
3.The boy who had won the gold medal was following reporters.
4.The boy who had won the gold medal was being followed by reporters.
He lent me some money.
Shut up.
Go away.
Please Keep quiet.
Study well.
Let him study.
Let's sing.
Let us complete the work.
Let us solve this puzzle.
Miscellaneous Sentences :-
Tigers look after their cubs till they can hunt on their own.
Tigers look after their cubs till they can hunt on their own.
1. The stag had been chased by the lion behind the bush.
2. The stag was chased by the lion behind the bush.
3. The stag was being chased by the lion behind the bush.
4. The stag is being chased by the lion behind the bush.
Q51. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in
passive voice.
1. The stag had been chased by the lion behind the bush.
2. The stag was chased by the lion behind the bush.
3. The stag was being chased by the lion behind the bush.
4. The stag is being chased by the lion behind the bush.
Q52. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in
passive voice.
1. The cyclone has not caused much damage to the life and
property in July this year at the Andhra coast.
2. The cyclone could not cause much damage to the life and
property in July this year at the.
3. The Andhra coast did not cause much damage to the life and
property in July this year at the cyclone.
4. The cyclone did not cause much damage to the life and
property in July this year at the Andhra coast
Q4. Not much damage to the life and property was caused by
the cyclone in July this year at the Andhra coast.
1. The cyclone has not caused much damage to the life and
property in July this year at the Andhra coast.
2. The cyclone could not cause much damage to the life and
property in July this year at the.
3. The Andhra coast did not cause much damage to the life and
property in July this year at the cyclone.
4. The cyclone did not cause much damage to the life and
property in July this year at the Andhra coast.
Q5. Rani’s car is twelve years old but it has not been used
much.
1. Rani’s car is twelve years old but it hasn’t used her much.
2. Rani’s car is twelve years old but she hasn’t used it much.
3. Rani’s car is twelve years old but she isn’t using it much.
4. Rani’s car is twelve years old but she didn’t use it much.
Q5. Rani’s car is twelve years old but it has not been used
much.
1. Rani’s car is twelve years old but it hasn’t used her much.
2. Rani’s car is twelve years old but she hasn’t used it much.
3. Rani’s car is twelve years old but she isn’t using it much.
4. Rani’s car is twelve years old but she didn’t use it much.
Q6. Select the most appropriate active form of the given
sentence.
How many members were informed about the meeting in time?
1. How many members could you inform about the meeting in
time?
2. How many members have you informed about the meeting
in time?
3. How many meetings did you inform about the members in
time?
4. How many members did you inform about the meeting in
time?
Q6. Select the most appropriate active form of the given
sentence.
How many members were informed about the meeting in time?
1. How many members could you inform about the meeting in
time?
2. How many members have you informed about the meeting
in time?
3. How many meetings did you inform about the members in
time?
4. How many members did you inform about the meeting in
time?
Q7. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active
voice.
1. Direct Speech
2. Indirect Speech
Direct Speech - In this form, the actual words of the speaker are
put in quotes.
Indirect Speech - In this form, the actual words of the speaker are
transformed/said/written in a simple manner.
Past tense:-
Past indefinite – Past perfect
Past continuous – Past perfect continuous
Past perfect– No change
Past perfect continuous – No change
Changes in modals:-
Will – Would
Shall (future) – Would
Shall (permission/suggestion) -Should
May – Might
Can – Could
Must ( for compulsion )– Had to
Must ( for possibility )– Must
Changes in Adverbs:-
Ago – Before
Yesterday – ‘The previous/last day’/The day before
Yet – Till then
Now – Then
Tomorrow – The next day / The following day
Tonight – That night
Here – There
This – That
These – Those
Today – That day
1.Assertive:-
Changes in some words:-
(,) – ‘that’
Say/Says – Say/says (अगर इनके बाद कोई object ना हो )
Said – Said (अगर इसके बाद कोई object ना हो )
Say/Says to – tell/tells (अगर इनके बाद कोई object हो )
Said to– told (अगर इसके बाद कोई object हो )
Note:-
➢Interrogative sentences में प्रश्न पूछे जाते है इसीलिए reporting verb में
आयी verb ‘Said to’ को usually ‘Asked /Enquired /Interrogated
/Demanded’ में बदिा जाता है ….
1. The announcer said to the audience, “You all switch off your
mobile phones for the next two hours.”
2. The announcer said to the audience, “Please switch off your
mobile phones for the next two hours.”
3. The announcer told the audience, “You have to switch off your
mobile phones for the next two hours.”
4. The announcer said to the audience, “You can switch off your
mobile phones for the next two hours.”
Q6. The announcer requested the audience to switch off their mobile
phones for the next two hours.
1. The announcer said to the audience, “You all switch off your
mobile phones for the next two hours.”
2. The announcer said to the audience, “Please switch off your
mobile phones for the next two hours.”
3. The announcer told the audience, “You have to switch off your
mobile phones for the next two hours.”
4. The announcer said to the audience, “You can switch off your
mobile phones for the next two hours.”
Q7. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
The mother asked the daughter, "Can we buy tonight’s dinner from
the restaurant?”
1. The mother asked the daughter could they buy that night’s dinner
from the restaurant.
2. The mother asked the daughter if they could buy that night’s
dinner from the restaurant.
3. The mother asked the daughter if they can buy tonight’s dinner
from the restaurant.
4. The mother asked the daughter if could they buy that night’s
dinner from the restaurant.
Q7. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
The mother asked the daughter, "Can we buy tonight’s dinner from
the restaurant?”
1. The mother asked the daughter could they buy that night’s dinner
from the restaurant.
2. The mother asked the daughter if they could buy that night’s
dinner from the restaurant.
3. The mother asked the daughter if they can buy tonight’s dinner
from the restaurant.
4. The mother asked the daughter if could they buy that night’s
dinner from the restaurant.
Q8. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in
indirect speech.
1. The teacher ordered that those who were tired of listening to him
would go and that he would not mind that.
2. The teacher paused and then said that those who have been tired
of listening to him would go and that he would not mind that.
3. The teacher exclaimed with a pause and then said that those who
are tired of listening to me can go. I shall not mind it.
4. The teacher paused and said that those who were tired of
listening to him could go and that he would not mind that.
Q18 The teacher paused and said, “Those who are tired of listening
to me can go. I shall not mind it.”
1. The teacher ordered that those who were tired of listening to him
would go and that he would not mind that.
2. The teacher paused and then said that those who have been tired
of listening to him would go and that he would not mind that.
3. The teacher exclaimed with a pause and then said that those who
are tired of listening to me can go. I shall not mind it.
4. The teacher paused and said that those who were tired of
listening to him could go and that he would not mind that.
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Q1. Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given
sentence.
He said to his brother, “Where did you go for a picnic?”
1. I said to you, “I have bought a new book for you the day
before.”
2. I said to you, “I bought a new book for you yesterday.”
3. I said to you, “You have bought a new book for me the day
before.”
4. I told to you, “I have bought a new book for you yesterday.”
Q2. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct
speech.
I told you that I had bought a new book for you the day before.
1. I said to you, “I have bought a new book for you the day
before.”
2. I said to you, “I bought a new book for you yesterday.”
3. I said to you, “You have bought a new book for me the day
before.”
4. I told to you, “I have bought a new book for you yesterday.”
Q3. Rahul said to Mohit, “ I am taking my family to Kashmir for
a vacation tomorrow.”
1. Rahul told Mohit that I am taking my family to Kashmir for a
vacation tomorrow.
2. Rahul told Mohit that I was taking my family to Kashmir for a
vacation the following day.
3. Rahul told Mohit that he is taking his family to Kashmir for a
vacation tomorrow.
4. Rahul told Mohit that he was taking his family to Kashmir for
a vacation the following day
Q3. Rahul said to Mohit, “ I am taking my family to Kashmir for
a vacation tomorrow.”
1. Rahul told Mohit that I am taking my family to Kashmir for a
vacation tomorrow.
2. Rahul told Mohit that I was taking my family to Kashmir for a
vacation the following day.
3. Rahul told Mohit that he is taking his family to Kashmir for a
vacation tomorrow.
4. Rahul told Mohit that he was taking his family to Kashmir for
a vacation the following day.
Q4. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
1. She said that Ruhi has slipped when she was trying to board the
bus.
2. She said that Ruhi slipped when she was trying to board the bus.
3. She said that Ruhi had slipped when she was trying to board the
bus.
4. She says that Ruhi slipped when she was trying to board the bus.
Q5. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
She said, “Ruhi slipped when she was trying to board the bus.”
1. She said that Ruhi has slipped when she was trying to board the
bus.
2. She said that Ruhi slipped when she was trying to board the bus.
3. She said that Ruhi had slipped when she was trying to board the
bus.
4. She says that Ruhi slipped when she was trying to board the bus.
Q6. Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
Father told Avika to stop watching the TV and eat her food.
1. Father said, “Avika, stop watching the TV and eat your food.”
2. Father said, “Avika, Why can’t you stop watching the TV and eat
your food?”
3. Father said, “Avika, stop watching the TV and eat her food.”
4. Father said to Avika, “ Stop eating the TV and watch your food.”
Q6. Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
Father told Avika to stop watching the TV and eat her food.
1. Father said, “Avika, stop watching the TV and eat your food.”
2. Father said, “Avika, Why can’t you stop watching the TV and eat
your food?”
3. Father said, “Avika, stop watching the TV and eat her food.”
4. Father said to Avika, “ Stop eating the TV and watch your food.”
Q7. Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
The policeman told the boys that they could not park their car there.
1. The policeman said to the boys, “You could not park their car
there.”
2. The policeman said to the boys, “How could you park your car
here?”
3. The policeman said to the boys, “You cannot park your car here.”
4. The policeman told to the boys, “They could not park their car
there.”
Q7. Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
The policeman told the boys that they could not park their car there.
1. The policeman said to the boys, “You could not park their car
there.”
2. The policeman said to the boys, “How could you park your car
here?”
3. The policeman said to the boys, “You cannot park your car here.”
4. The policeman told to the boys, “They could not park their car
there.”
Q8.
The teacher asked me why I had reached the examination hall so
late.
1. The teacher said to me, “Why had I reached the examination hall
so late?”
2. The teacher said to me, “Why did you reach the examination hall
so late?”
3. The teacher said to me, “Why you reached the examination hall
so late?”
4. The teacher said to me, “Why are you reaching the examination
hall so late?”
Q8. The teacher asked me why I had reached the examination hall
so late.
1. The teacher said to me, “Why had I reached the examination hall
so late?”
2. The teacher said to me, “Why did you reach the examination hall
so late?”
3. The teacher said to me, “Why you reached the examination hall
so late?”
4. The teacher said to me, “Why are you reaching the examination
hall so late?”
Q9. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
Your sister will say that she has lost her pen again.
Your sister will say that she has lost her pen again.
1. My friend said hello to me and asked what were you doing here.
2. My friend said hello and asked me what was I doing there.
3. My friend greeted me and asked me what I was doing there.
4. My friend wished me and asked me what was I doing here.
Q14. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
My friend said, “Hello! What are you doing here?”
1. My friend said hello to me and asked what were you doing here.
2. My friend said hello and asked me what was I doing there.
3. My friend greeted me and asked me what I was doing there.
4. My friend wished me and asked me what was I doing here.
Q15. Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given
sentence.
Jayesh said to Diwakar, “ You can top the class if you want to.”
1. Jayesh told Diwakar that he could top the class if he wanted to.
2. Jayesh told Diwakar that he would top the class if he wants to.
3. Jayesh told Diwakar that you could top the class if you wanted
to.
4. Jayesh told Diwakar that you can top the class if you want to.
Q15. Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given
sentence.
Jayesh said to Diwakar, “ You can top the class if you want to.”
1. Jayesh told Diwakar that he could top the class if he wanted to.
2. Jayesh told Diwakar that he would top the class if he wants to.
3. Jayesh told Diwakar that you could top the class if you wanted
to.
4. Jayesh told Diwakar that you can top the class if you want to.
Q16. “Oh, how could I ever thank you, Sir!” said the convict to the
Bishop.
1. The judge said to the prisoner, “Do you have anything to say for
yourself?”
2. The judge said to the prisoner, “Did he had anything to say for
himself?”
3. The judge said to the prisoner, “If you have anything to say for
yourself?”
4. The judge said to the prisoner, “Does he have anything to say for
himself?”
Q18. The judge asked the prisoner if he had anything to say for
himself.
1. The judge said to the prisoner, “Do you have anything to say for
yourself?”
2. The judge said to the prisoner, “Did he had anything to say for
himself?”
3. The judge said to the prisoner, “If you have anything to say for
yourself?”
4. The judge said to the prisoner, “Does he have anything to say for
himself?”
Q19. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
She said to me, “Can you look after my baby for a short while?”
1. She asked me that if I could look after her baby for a short while.
2. She asked me if I can look after my baby for a short while.
3. She asked me if you can look after my baby for a short while.
4. She asked me if I could look after her baby for a short while.
Q19. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
She said to me, “Can you look after my baby for a short while?”
1. She asked me that if I could look after her baby for a short while.
2. She asked me if I can look after my baby for a short while.
3. She asked me if you can look after my baby for a short while.
4. She asked me if I could look after her baby for a short while.
Q20. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
“What a hopeless fellow you are!” said the teacher to the student.
“What a hopeless fellow you are!” said the teacher to the student.
1. The contractor said to the worker that you should remove all the
stains carefully and clean the windows.
2. The contractor requested the worker to remove all the stains
carefully and clean the windows.
3. The contractor instructed the worker to remove all the stains
carefully and clean the windows.
4. The contractor told the worker that by removing all the stains
carefully, the windows will be cleaned.
Q24. “Remove all the stains carefully and clean the windows,” said
the contractor to the worker.
1. The contractor said to the worker that you should remove all the
stains carefully and clean the windows.
2. The contractor requested the worker to remove all the stains
carefully and clean the windows.
3. The contractor instructed the worker to remove all the stains
carefully and clean the windows.
4. The contractor told the worker that by removing all the stains
carefully, the windows will be cleaned.
Q25Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
He said, “Oh, how I would have loved to visit Kashmir this year.”
1. Granny said to Nina that she hadn’t known why she was thinking
it was so wonderful.
2. Granny said to Nina that she doesn’t know why she thinks it was
so wonderful.
3. Granny said to Nina that she didn’t know why she thought it was
so wonderful.
4. Granny said to Nina that I don’t know why you think it is so
wonderful
Q26 Granny said to Nina, “I don’t know why you think it is so
wonderful.”
1. Granny said to Nina that she hadn’t known why she was thinking
it was so wonderful.
2. Granny said to Nina that she doesn’t know why she thinks it was
so wonderful.
3. Granny said to Nina that she didn’t know why she thought it was
so wonderful.
4. Granny said to Nina that I don’t know why you think it is so
wonderful
Q27
Taru asked Kavya if she would help her in setting up her new
dressing table.
1. Taru said to Kavya, “Will you help me in setting up her new
dressing table?”
2. Taru said to Kavya, “How would you help me in setting up my
new dressing table?”
3. Taru said to Kavya, “Will you help me in setting up my new
dressing table?”
4. Taru said to Kavya, “Would you help her in setting up my new
dressing table?”
Q27
Taru asked Kavya if she would help her in setting up her new
dressing table.
1. Taru said to Kavya, “Will you help me in setting up her new
dressing table?”
2. Taru said to Kavya, “How would you help me in setting up my
new dressing table?”
3. Taru said to Kavya, “Will you help me in setting up my new
dressing table?”
4. Taru said to Kavya, “Would you help her in setting up my new
dressing table?”
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Q1. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
1. Ron told me that he ate his lunch at 2 p.m. the previous day.
2. Ron told me that he had had his lunch at 2 p.m. the previous
day.
3. Ron told me that he had his lunch at 2 p.m. the previous day.
4. Ron told me that he had eaten his lunch at 2 p.m. the previous
day.
Q1. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
1. Ron told me that he ate his lunch at 2 p.m. the previous day.
2. Ron told me that he had had his lunch at 2 p.m. the previous
day.
3. Ron told me that he had his lunch at 2 p.m. the previous day.
4. Ron told me that he had eaten his lunch at 2 p.m. the previous
day.
Q2. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct
speech.
He told me that I could eat from his plate.
1. The teacher was happy to meet her and asked when she had
completed all those.
2. The teacher was happy to meet her and asked when she had
been completing all those.
3. The teacher was happy to meet her and asked when did she
complete all those.
4. The teacher was happy to meet her and asked when had she
completed all those
Q4. The teacher was happy to meet her and asked, “When did
you complete all these?”
1. The teacher was happy to meet her and asked when she had
completed all those.
2. The teacher was happy to meet her and asked when she had
been completing all those.
3. The teacher was happy to meet her and asked when did she
complete all those.
4. The teacher was happy to meet her and asked when had she
completed all those
Q5. The Principal said to the students, “Listen to the
announcement carefully.”
1. The beggar woman told the Prince what she would do with so
much money.
2. The beggar woman said to the Prince what she could do with
so much money.
3. The beggar woman said to the Prince what would she do with
so much money.
4. The beggar woman asked the Prince what she should do with
so much money
Q8. The beggar woman said, “What will I do with so much
money, my dear Prince?”
1. The beggar woman told the Prince what she would do with so
much money.
2. The beggar woman said to the Prince what she could do with
so much money.
3. The beggar woman said to the Prince what would she do with
so much money.
4. The beggar woman asked the Prince what she should do with
so much money
Q9. Select the correct indirect form of speech for the given
sentence.
Bajrang said, “I went to Chandigarh yesterday.”
1. She said that she had called the day before, but there was no
response.
2. She said that I called day before, but there was no response.
3. She said I called yesterday, but there was no response.
4. She said she called yesterday, but there was no response
13 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported
speech.
1. She said that she had called the day before, but there was no
response.
2. She said that I called day before, but there was no response.
3. She said I called yesterday, but there was no response.
4. She said she called yesterday, but there was no response
14 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct
speech.
He said he was going for shopping and asked if he might get me
anything.
1. The passenger has asked the railway clerk whether the train is
late.
2. The passenger asked the railway clerk was the train late.
3. The passenger asks the railway clerk was the train late.
4. The passenger asks the railway clerk if the train is late.
17 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
The passenger says to the railway clerk, “Is the train late?”
1. The passenger has asked the railway clerk whether the train is
late.
2. The passenger asked the railway clerk was the train late.
3. The passenger asks the railway clerk was the train late.
4. The passenger asks the railway clerk if the train is late.
18 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
“Why have you come so early today?” The coach asked the
athlete.
1. The coach asked the athlete why he came so early that day.
2. The coach asked the athlete why he had come so early that
day.
3. The coach asked the athlete why had he come so early that
day.
4. The coach asked the athlete why did he come so early today
18 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
“Why have you come so early today?” The coach asked the
athlete.
1. The coach asked the athlete why he came so early that day.
2. The coach asked the athlete why he had come so early that
day.
3. The coach asked the athlete why had he come so early that
day.
4. The coach asked the athlete why did he come so early today
19 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct
speech.
1. The Priest said that God is about to love all his creations.
2. The Priest said that God will love all his creations.
3. The Priest said that God loves all his creations.
4. The Priest said that God loved all his creations
20 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
The Priest said, “God loves all his creations.”
1. The Priest said that God is about to love all his creations.
2. The Priest said that God will love all his creations.
3. The Priest said that God loves all his creations.
4. The Priest said that God loved all his creations
21 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
The little boy said, “My cat can climb the tree.”
1. The little boy said that his cat climbed the tree.
2. The little boy said that his cat had climbed the tree.
3. The little boy said that his cat could climb the tree.
4. The little boy said that his cat can climb the tree.
29 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
The little boy said, “My cat can climb the tree.”
1. The little boy said that his cat climbed the tree.
2. The little boy said that his cat had climbed the tree.
3. The little boy said that his cat could climb the tree.
4. The little boy said that his cat can climb the tree.
30 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
The captain exclaimed with joy that he had won the toss.
The captain exclaimed with joy that he had won the toss.
1. Mahendra told her, “He will be waiting for her at the theatre.”
2. Mahendra asked her, “I will be waiting for you at the theatre.”
3. Mahendra inquired her, “He will be waiting for you at the
theatre.”
4. Mahendra told her, “I will be waiting for you at the theatre.”
34 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct
speech.
Mahendra told her that he would be waiting for her at the theatre.
1. Mahendra told her, “He will be waiting for her at the theatre.”
2. Mahendra asked her, “I will be waiting for you at the theatre.”
3. Mahendra inquired her, “He will be waiting for you at the
theatre.”
4. Mahendra told her, “I will be waiting for you at the theatre.”
35 Henry playfully asked the kids, “How can you split this paper
further into pieces?”
1. Henry playfully asked the kids how they could have split that
further into pieces.
2. Henry playfully asked the kids how they could split that paper
further into pieces.
3. Henry playfully asked the kids how could they split that further
into pieces.
4. Henry playfully asked the kids that how they could split that
further into pieces
35 Henry playfully asked the kids, “How can you split this paper
further into pieces?”
1. Henry playfully asked the kids how they could have split that
further into pieces.
2. Henry playfully asked the kids how they could split that paper
further into pieces.
3. Henry playfully asked the kids how could they split that further
into pieces.
4. Henry playfully asked the kids that how they could split that
further into pieces
36 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
The old king said, “Good Heavens, I am ruined.”
1. The boy told the teacher that he was weak in Maths and seek
his advice.
2. The boy told the teacher that he was weak in Maths and sought
his advice.
3. The boy told the teacher that he is weak in Maths and see his
advice.
4. The boy told that he was weak in Maths and sought his advice
43 The boy said to the teacher, "Sir, I am weak in Maths and seek
your advice."
1. The boy told the teacher that he was weak in Maths and seek
his advice.
2. The boy told the teacher that he was weak in Maths and sought
his advice.
3. The boy told the teacher that he is weak in Maths and see his
advice.
4. The boy told that he was weak in Maths and sought his advice
44 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
The lady said, “Most of the trains are running late today.”
1. The lady said that most of the trains were running late the next
day.
2. The lady said that most of the trains were running late that day.
3. The lady said that most of the trains are running late that day.
4. The lady said that most of the trains were running late today
50 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
The lady said, “Most of the trains are running late today.”
1. The lady said that most of the trains were running late the next
day.
2. The lady said that most of the trains were running late that day.
3. The lady said that most of the trains are running late that day.
4. The lady said that most of the trains were running late today
51 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct
speech.
1. Mr. Collin said that let he be allowed to deliver the letters to the
postman.
2. Mr. Collin requested that he might be allowed to deliver the
letters to the postman.
3. Mr. Collin suggested with joy that he wished to deliver the
letters to the postman.
4. Mr. Collin asked if he was allowed to deliver the letters to the
postman
52 Mr. Collin said, “Let me deliver the letters to the postman”.
1. Mr. Collin said that let he be allowed to deliver the letters to the
postman.
2. Mr. Collin requested that he might be allowed to deliver the
letters to the postman.
3. Mr. Collin suggested with joy that he wished to deliver the
letters to the postman.
4. Mr. Collin asked if he was allowed to deliver the letters to the
postman
53 "I've just bought a car," said Amar, "But it isn't insured yet. So I
cannot take you for a ride."
1. Amar said that he just bought a car but it wasn't insured till
then. So, he could not take me for a ride.
2. Amar said that he had just bought a car but it wasn't insured till
then. So, he could not be taken for a ride.
3. Amar said that he had just bought the car but it wasn't insured
till then. So, he could not take me for a ride.
4. Amar said that he had just bought a car but it wasn't insured till
then. So, he could not take me for a ride
53 "I've just bought a car," said Amar, "But it isn't insured yet. So I
cannot take you for a ride."
1. Amar said that he just bought a car but it wasn't insured till
then. So, he could not take me for a ride.
2. Amar said that he had just bought a car but it wasn't insured till
then. So, he could not be taken for a ride.
3. Amar said that he had just bought the car but it wasn't insured
till then. So, he could not take me for a ride.
4. Amar said that he had just bought a car but it wasn't insured till
then. So, he could not take me for a ride
54 “Leave me alone” yelled the little boy in the movie, “or else I
will start shouting loudly.”
1. The little boy in the movie shouted that he should be left alone
or else he would start shouting loudly.
2. The little boy wanted to be left alone or else he will start
shouting loudly.
3. The little boy in the movie cried to be left alone or else he shall
start shouting loudly.
4. The little boy requested to be left alone or else he would start
shouting loudly
54 “Leave me alone” yelled the little boy in the movie, “or else I
will start shouting loudly.”
1. The little boy in the movie shouted that he should be left alone
or else he would start shouting loudly.
2. The little boy wanted to be left alone or else he will start
shouting loudly.
3. The little boy in the movie cried to be left alone or else he shall
start shouting loudly.
4. The little boy requested to be left alone or else he would start
shouting loudly
55 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported
speech.
1. Reena said to Rhea that she will not accompany her on the trip.
2. Reena said to Rhea that she will not accompany her on this trip.
3. Reena told Rhea that she would not accompany her on that trip.
4. Reena said to Rhea that she will not be accompanying her on
this trip
57 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
Reena said to Rhea, “I will not accompany you on this trip.”
1. Reena said to Rhea that she will not accompany her on the trip.
2. Reena said to Rhea that she will not accompany her on this trip.
3. Reena told Rhea that she would not accompany her on that trip.
4. Reena said to Rhea that she will not be accompanying her on
this trip
58 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported
speech.
She asked Aditi, “Where did you have lunch yesterday?”
1. The manager asked her whether she accepted the revised salary.
2. The manager asked her whether she would accept the revised
salary.
3. The manager asked her whether she has accepted the revised
salary.
4. The manager asked her whether she will accept the revised
salary
60 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
The manager said to her, “Will you accept the revised salary?”
1. The manager asked her whether she accepted the revised salary.
2. The manager asked her whether she would accept the revised
salary.
3. The manager asked her whether she has accepted the revised
salary.
4. The manager asked her whether she will accept the revised
salary
61 The Principal said, “What a good performance, Sonu! You have
won the competition.”
1. The Principal surprised Sonu with news of his good
performance and winning the competition.
2. The Principal applauded that Sonu had performed well and
declared that he had won the competition.
3. The Principal cried out to Sonu that he had good performance
and he had won the competition.
4. The Principal told Sonu about his good performance and that he
has won the competition.
61 The Principal said, “What a good performance, Sonu! You have
won the competition.”
1. The Principal surprised Sonu with news of his good
performance and winning the competition.
2. The Principal applauded that Sonu had performed well and
declared that he had won the competition.
3. The Principal cried out to Sonu that he had good performance
and he had won the competition.
4. The Principal told Sonu about his good performance and that he
has won the competition.
62 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.
1. Hari asked the boy what the matter was and why he was crying.
He asked him to be cheerful.
2. Hari asks the boy what the matter was and why he was crying.
He asks him to be cheerful.
3. Hari asked the boy what the matter was and why he was crying.
He asks him to be cheerful.
4. Hari asked the boy what was the matter and he was crying. He
asked him to be cheerful
63 Hari said to the boy, "What's the matter? Why are you crying?
Be cheerful."
1. Hari asked the boy what the matter was and why he was crying.
He asked him to be cheerful.
2. Hari asks the boy what the matter was and why he was crying.
He asks him to be cheerful.
3. Hari asked the boy what the matter was and why he was crying.
He asks him to be cheerful.
4. Hari asked the boy what was the matter and he was crying. He
asked him to be cheerful
64 The teacher said to me, “You have not followed my instructions
properly.”
1. The teacher told me that I was not following her instructions
properly.
2. The teacher told me that I had not followed her instructions
properly.
3. The teacher told me that I had not been following her
instructions properly.
4. The teacher told me that I have not followed her instructions
properly
64 The teacher said to me, “You have not followed my instructions
properly.”
1. The teacher told me that I was not following her instructions
properly.
2. The teacher told me that I had not followed her instructions
properly.
3. The teacher told me that I had not been following her
instructions properly.
4. The teacher told me that I have not followed her instructions
properly
65 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect
speech.