Chapter 1: Tenses

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1. Q1Short answer10 marksAsked: 2026

   3. Complete any ten of the following twelve tasks, as directed. 10×1=10 (i) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the brackets, for the given portion of a report. The auto driver did not sustain injuries, though the passenger who was __________ (sit) in the auto was injured. (ii) Read the given sentence from a story. Identify the error and supply the correction in the sentence. The fisherman requested the guards to let him go to meet the king, but they demands half of the profit from his reward. Use the given format for your response. | Error | Correction | (iii) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option given in the brackets : __________ (All/Many/Each) girl in the class must have her/their own book. (iv) Report the dialogue between a mother and her son by completing the sentence : Mother : What have you bought from the store ? Son : A soft toy, mother. Mother : How much did you pay for it ? Son : All the money father gave me yesterday. The mother asked her son what he had bought from the store. He replied that he had bought a soft toy. Then his mother enquired how much he had paid for that. Upon this he said that __________. (v) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the line given below : Mohini attend every concert in the city because she loves classical music. | Option No. | Error | Correction | | (A) | attend | attends | | (B) | in | to | | (C) | because | but | | (D) | loves | have love | (vi) Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the dialogue given below : My sister said to me, "I have washed my new dress." (A) My sister told me that she had washed her new dress. (B) My sister asked me that she was washing her new dress. (C) My sister told me that she has being washed her new dress. (D) My sister replied me that she have been washed her new dress. (vii) Complete the given sentence with the correct form of verb. It was a challenge to meet the expectations of the committee __________ the given time period. (A) along (B) within (C) between (D) into (viii) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option given in the brackets : Heena has worked hard the last six months. She surely __________ (must/would/may) pass this year. (ix) Identify the error and supply the correction for the following note in an air purifier's instruction manual. If the humidity level in the room is very high, condensation may developed on the air quality sensor. Use the given format for your response. | Error | Correction | (x) Mona and Tina plan a visit to the National Museum. Report the question asked by Mona to Tina. Which is the shortest route to reach the museum ? Mona asked Tina __________. (xi) Replace the underlined word used in the sentence with the best option given below : If Hemant _take_ the earlier train, he would not have been late for the meeting. (A) had taken (B) had been taking (C) have taken (D) have been taking (xii) Identify the error and supply the correction for the following sentence. A bird in the hand are worth two in the bush. Use the given format for your response. | Error | Correction |

   

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   1. 1.(i) sitting1 mark
   2. 2.(ii) Error: demands | Correction: demanded1 mark
   3. 3.(iii) Each1 mark
   4. 4.(iv) he had paid all the money his father had given him the day before.1 mark
   5. 5.(v) (A) Error: attend | Correction: attends1 mark
   6. 6.(vi) (A) My sister told me that she had washed her new dress.1 mark
   7. 7.(vii) (B) within1 mark
   8. 8.(viii) must1 mark
   9. 9.(ix) Error: developed | Correction: develop OR (xi) (A) had taken1 mark
   10. 10.(x) which was the shortest route to reach the museum. OR (xii) Error: are | Correction: is1 mark

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2. Q2Short answer10 marksAsked: 2026

   Complete any ten of twelve of the following tasks, as directed : 10 x 1 = 10 (i) Fill in the blank with the correct option to complete a corporate communication letter from a company to its employee. Dear Sumit This July, you ________ in Japan for three years. In six months the company will transfer you to Bengaluru at a senior position. (A) will be have been living (B) will have been living (C) would have lived (D) would have been living (ii) Read the given sentence from a self help book. Identify the error and supply the correction in the given format. Each one of the candidates have submitted the documents before the deadline. Error | Correction (iii) Pratima asked the following question to her friend, Shifa - Do you like the painting, I gifted you yesterday. Report Pratima's question correctly. (iv) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the concluding line from a school magazine report on a community outreach programme. ________ (Each / All) community member was given a different set of equipment. (v) Read Robert's reply to his swimming coach - Thank you sir for the opportunity. I will make sure I do you proud. Robert thanked his coach for the opportunity and said ________. (vi) Identify and correct the error in the given line. I prefer the chocolate pudding than the vanilla truffle anyday. Option No. | Error | Correction (A) | prefer | preferred (B) | the | an (C) | than | to (D) | anyday | everyday (viii) Detect the error and supply the correction for an advice by a grandparent. You should respect your parent and elders. Error | Correction (ix) Report the dialogue between a customer and a worker at a grocery store. Customer : Did you pack all the items ? Worker : Yes sir, I did. The customer asked the worker ________. (xi) Complete the given poster displayed on a banner. Drinking and smoking ________ (is /are) injurious to health. (xii) Read the conversation between a student and a school counsellor. Counsellor : How do you feel after sharing your fears with your parents ? Student : I believe they understand me better as they now know all my fears. Report the student's response by completing the following : The student replied that ________.

   

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   1. 1.(B) will have been living: 'This July, you will have been living in Japan for three years.'1 mark
   2. 2.Error: have | Correction: has. 'Each one of the candidates has submitted the documents before the deadline.'1 mark
   3. 3.Pratima asked Shifa if she liked the painting she had gifted her the previous day.1 mark
   4. 4.Each: 'Each community member was given a different set of equipment.'1 mark
   5. 5.Robert thanked his coach for the opportunity and said that he would make sure he did him proud.1 mark
   6. 6.(C) Error: than | Correction: to. 'I prefer the chocolate pudding to the vanilla truffle anyday.'1 mark
   7. 7.Error: parent | Correction: parents. 'You should respect your parents and elders.'1 mark
   8. 8.The customer asked the worker if he had packed all the items.1 mark
   9. 9.are: 'Drinking and smoking are injurious to health.'1 mark
   10. 10.The student replied that she believed they understood her better as they then knew all her fears.1 mark

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3. Q3Short answer10 marksAsked: 2026

   3. Complete any ten of twelve of the following tasks, as directed : (i) A manager wrote a report to his seniors about his team. Fill in the blank with the correct option to complete the report : By the end of this quarter, the assistant manager __________ on this campaign for eight months. (A) will be working (B) will have been working (C) will have working (D) would have been working (ii) Read the given sentence from a sales report. Identify the error and supply the correction in the given format : Being checked all the figures twice, she was sure there were no errors. | Error | Correction | (iii) Read the conversation between the store supervisor and the salesman : Supervisor : "Did you switch off all the lights before leaving office yesterday ?" Salesman – "Yes, I did and I also handed over the keys to the night supervisor." A store supervisor asked the salesman whether he had switched off all the lights before leaving the office the day before. The salesman confirmed __________. Report the salesman's response. (iv) A school Principal addressed Board aspirants and said : "__________ candidates must carry their identification proof." Fill in the blank with the appropriate option : (A) Each (B) All (C) Every (D) One (v) Isha said to her parents, "My mentor will always guide me, even after this programme ends." Report what Isha said to her parents. (vi) Find the error in the following sentence and supply the correction : I was disappointed to see that in the library there was less books on the subject than expected. | Error | Correction | (vii) Fill in the blank with correct option : My friends __________ the movie tickets before we even reached the ticket counter. (A) has collected (B) had collected (C) collect (D) will collect (viii) Select the correct option to complete the given sentence from a recipe book for students : After stirring the cocoa into the melted butter, you __________ add the eggs one at a time before adding the flour. (A) would (B) might (C) may (D) must (ix) Report the following sentence by a customer : "Did you double-check the address before dispatching the washing machine ?" (x) Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct option : If we had consulted the engineer, we __________ this mistake. (A) would avoid (B) will avoid (C) would have avoided (D) had avoided (xi) Complete the following newspaper report by filling in the blank : The number of road accidents __________ increased this year. (A) have (B) are (C) has (D) were (xii) The speaker in conversation with a group of ministers said, "I feel reassured after hearing your opinions." What did the speaker say to the ministers ?

   

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   1. 1.(i) (B) will have been working1 mark
   2. 2.(ii) Error: Being | Correction: Having1 mark
   3. 3.(iii) that he had switched off all the lights and that he had also handed over the keys to the night supervisor.1 mark
   4. 4.(iv) (B) All1 mark
   5. 5.(v) Isha told her parents that her mentor would always guide her, even after that programme ended.1 mark
   6. 6.(vi) Error: was less | Correction: were fewer1 mark
   7. 7.(vii) (B) had collected1 mark
   8. 8.(viii) (D) must1 mark
   9. 9.(ix) The customer asked the seller whether he had double-checked the address before dispatching the washing machine. OR (xi) (C) has1 mark
   10. 10.(x) (C) would have avoided OR (xii) The speaker told the ministers that he felt reassured after hearing their opinions.1 mark

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4. Q4Short answer10 marksAsked: 2025

   3. Complete any ten of the following twelve tasks, as directed. 10x1=10 (i) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the brackets, for the given portion of a letter. 'Thank you for ________ (consider) my application. I look forward to working in your organization. (ii) Read the given sentence. Identify the error and supply the correction in the sentence. Ninety-seven percent of the Earth's water is salty ocean water and another two percent is trapping in the Earth's ice caps and glaciers. (iii) Yukti and Sanjay had a conversation about going to a restaurant. Report Yukti's question. "Does this restaurant serve good South Indian food ?" (iv) Read the dialogue between Amit and his sister Ananya, regarding her travel to the railway station. Amit : Are you sure you can manage to go to the railway station on your own ? Ananya : Oh yes! I have already booked a cab. Select the correct option to report the above dialogue. Amit asked Ananya ________ to go to the railway station on her own. Ananya replied in the affirmative and said that she had already booked a cab. (A) if she is sure she can manage (B) if she was sure she could manage (C) if she surely can manage (D) if she was sure to managing (ix) Report the dialogue between two friends by completing the sentence. Bhawna : I finished the project yesterday. Sohail : That’s great ! Are you going to present it tomorrow ? Bhawna told Sohail that ________. Sohail responded that it was great and asked if she were going to present it the next day. (xii) Identify the error and supply the correction for the following note in an air purifier’s instruction manual. The plug should fit upto the outlet. If it doesn’t fit, do not force it in. Use the given format for your response. Error | Correction

5. Q5Short answer10 marksAsked: 2025

   Complete any ten of the following twelve tasks, as directed. (i) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the brackets, for the given portion of a letter. I believe that with your support and ________ (cooperate), we can find a mutually agreeable solution that meets the expectations of all stakeholders involved. (ii) Read the given sentence from an electric cooker's instruction manual. Identify the error and supply the correction in the sentence. For avoid damaging the appliance, do not immerse the electric cooker in water or any other liquid. Use the given format for your response. (iii) Amit and Pallavi had a conversation about the inauguration of Pallavi's event. Report Amit's question. Did you manage to get any sponsors for the inauguration event scheduled for the next month ? (iv) Read the dialogue between Bharti and her mother, Geeta, regarding Geeta's birthday plans. Bharti : Do you want to go to a hill station on your birthday ? Geeta : No, I want to stay at home and call my friends over. Select the correct option that reports the above dialogue. Bharti asked Geeta if she wanted to go to a hill station on her birthday. Geeta replied in the negative and said ________. (v) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the line of a notice placed on the notice board of a company. Please be informed that there will be a staff meeting in the conference room on Friday, 7th June, at 10:00 a.m. It is ________ for all to attend. (mandatory/obligatory/indispensable) (vi) Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence from a preface of a book. Writing this book have been a journey of exploration and discovery. Use the given format for your response (ix) Report the dialogue between a salesman and his customer, by completing the sentence. Salesman : I have a wide range of sportswear. Customer : Please show me something in cotton fabric, which is suitable for summers. The salesman stated ________. The customer requested the salesman to show something in cotton fabric which would be suitable for summers. (ix) Report the dialogue between a salesman and his customer, by completing the sentence. Salesman : I have a wide range of sportswear. Customer : Please show me something in cotton fabric, which is suitable for summers. The salesman stated __________. The customer requested the salesman to show something in cotton fabric which would be suitable for summers. (xii) Identify the error and supply the correction for the following instruction put up for safe use of elevators. Please refrain by standing near the door as it could lead to an accident. Use the given format for your response. Error | Correction

6. Q6Short answer10 marksAsked: 2025

   3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed : 10×1 = 10 I. Complete the newspaper report by using the correct form of the verb given in the bracket : He was a renowned business person. He __________ (purchase) a house in the city last year. II. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the concluding part of an article on 'Exploitation of Children'. It __________ (may/should/could) be our concerted effort not to employ children in industries and to save them from any kind of exploitation. III. Read the given line and identify the error. Also provide with the correct word. Mobile phones has become an integral part of life. | Error | Correction | IV. Take a look at the conversation between two friends Riya and Simran discussing a book that one of them has recently read. Riya : The book really caught my attention. It's called 'Eternal Echoes'. Simran : Sounds interesting! I'll definitely add it to my reading list. Thanks for the recommendation! Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue. Riya told Simran about the book called Eternal Echoes that had captured her interest. Simran, in response, expressed that it __________ and mentioned that she would consider reading it. (A) sound interesting (B) sounded interesting (C) will be interesting (D) was found to be interesting V. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the line given below : He usually ate breakfast before he goes to school. | Options | Error | Correction | | (A) | usually | always | | (B) | ate | eats | | (C) | before | after | | (D) | goes | went | VI. Report the dialogue between a teacher and a student by completing the sentence : Teacher : Good morning! Today, we're going to learn about the importance of trees. They play a vital role in our ecosystem. Can you think of any other reasons ? Student : I pledge to plant some trees this weekend. The student understood the importance of trees and added that he __________. VII. Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence talking about importance of a 'Sound Sleep'. Sleep is important in maintain one's health and well being. Use the given format for your response : | Error | Correction | VIII. Complete the given narrative, by filling the blank with the correct option : When they began to play it __________ to rain. (A) start (B) started (C) starts (D) having started IX. Fill in the blank choosing the most appropriate option : The teacher distributed a piece of paper to __________ student. (A) few (B) all (C) many (D) each X. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the line given below : Oral hygiene __________ be inculcated in children early in life. (should, would) XI. Complete the given sentence by selecting the correct option : The information given here __________ to all the products in this section. (A) apply (B) applied (C) is applied (D) applies XII. Identify the error and supply correction for the following sentence. Be the changes you want to see in the world. Use the given format for your response : | Error | Correction |

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   1. I. purchased

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7. Q7Short answer10 marksAsked: 2025

   3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed : 10x1 = 10 I. Complete the newspaper report by using the correct form of the verb given in the bracket : He was a renowned business person. He _______________ (purchase) a house in the city last year. II. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the concluding part of an article on 'Exploitation of Children'. It _______________ (may/should/could) be our concerted effort not to employ children in industries and to save them from any kind of exploitation. III. Read the given line and identify the error. Also provide with the correct word. Mobile phones has become an integral part of life. IV. Take a look at the conversation between two friends Riya and Simran discussing a book that one of them has recently read. Riya : The book really caught my attention. It's called 'Eternal Echoes'. Simran : Sounds interesting! I'll definitely add it to my reading list. Thanks for the recommendation! Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue. Riya told Simran about the book called Eternal Echoes that had captured her interest. Simran, in response, expressed that it _______________ and mentioned that she would consider reading it. V. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the line given below : He usually ate breakfast before he goes to school. VI. Report the dialogue between a teacher and a student by completing the sentence : Teacher : Good morning! Today, we're going to learn about the importance of trees. They play a vital role in our ecosystem. Can you think of any other reasons ? Student : I pledge to plant some trees this weekend. The student understood the importance of trees and added that he _______________. (vi) Report the dialogue between a teacher and a student by completing the sentence : Teacher : Good morning! Today, we're going to learn about the importance of trees. They play a vital role in our ecosystem. Can you think of any other reasons ? Student : I pledge to plant some trees this weekend. The student understood the importance of trees and added that he ________. (vii) Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence talking about importance of a 'Sound Sleep'. Sleep is important in maintain one's health and well being. Use the given format for your response : (xii) Identify the error and supply correction for the following sentence. Be the changes you want to see in the world. Use the given format for your response :

8. Q8Short answer10 marksAsked: 2025

   3. Complete any ten of twelve of the following tasks, as directed : 10 × 1 = 10 (i) Replace the underlined word used in the sentence with the best option given below : Born in 1872, Richard Willstatter was a chemist who _invents_ the process of paper chromatography. (A) invent (B) has invented (C) will invent (D) invented (ii) Rahil and Somil decided to reach the theatre at 5 pm. Report the question asked by Rahil to Somil. Which movie are we going to watch ? Rahil asked Somil __________. (iii) Read the given line and identify the error. When the rounds were completed, the hurdle and mazes appeared on the appropriate places. | error | correction | (iv) Fill in the blank to complete this message in a poster for safety. Our planet is precious and only we __________ save it. (A) may (B) shall (C) will (D) can (v) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the line given below : In earlier times, public libraries plays an important role in the lives of the people. | Option No. | error | correction | | (A) | role | roles | | (B) | of | in | | (C) | in | of | | (D) | plays | played | (vi) Report the dialogue between a guard and a visitor by completing the sentence : Guard : Good morning Sir ! Park your car in the Visitor's Parking Area. Visitor : OK. Please help me park my car in the Visitor's Parking Area. The guard greeted the visitor and told him to park his car at the Visitor's Parking Area. At this, the visitor requested him __________. (vii) Identify the error and supply correction for the following pre-flight announcement before take-off. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome onboard flight 487 flying from Hong Kong to San Francisco. We are currently third in line for take-off and were expected to be in the air in approximately seven minutes time. Use the given format for your response. | error | correction | (viii) Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the dialogues given below : Mother : Why aren't you playing with your friends ? Rayan : I am not feeling well today. Mother asked Rayan __________. Rayan replied that he was not feeling well that day. (A) whether he was not playing with his friends. (B) that he was not playing with his friends. (C) why wasn't he playing with his friends. (D) why he wasn't playing with his friends. (ix) Fill in the blank choosing the most appropriate option : The news about the retirement of my favourite character gave me __________ disappointment. (A) many (B) few (C) little (D) much (x) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the line given below : The roads have been widened so much that six lanes of vehicles __________ (will/may/could) be accommodated. (xi) Complete the given sentence with the correct form of verb. It is important to __________ a healthy atmosphere. (A) creates (B) creating (C) create (D) created (xii) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket : Mahi __________ (shirk) the task given to her and went out to play.

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   1. (i) (D) invented

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9. Q9Short answer10 marksAsked: 2023

   Attempt any ten of the following twelve questions : (i) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option. If I were attending the workshop, I _________ stay on till the end of the second session as well. (a) would (b) may (c) can (d) should (ii) Read the conversation between a passenger and the clerk at the ticket counter. Complete the sentence by reporting the reply correctly. The clerk at the ticket counter : Where do you want to go ? Passenger : Please give me a ticket to Bhopal. The clerk at the ticket counter enquired where the passenger wanted to go. The passenger requested the clerk _________. (iii) Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line : As a true patriot, I _________ lay down my life for my motherland. (a) might (b) could (c) will (d) should (iv) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line : My sister lives at the ground floor of a two-storeyed apartment and hates living there. | Option No. | Error | Correction | | (a) | live | living | | (b) | at | on | | (c) | hates | hate | | (d) | there | their | (v) Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option : When I was a very young girl, _________ grocery shopping was considered a major outing for me. (a) to be going (b) going (c) having gone (d) went (vi) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the brackets : The package _________ (arrive) at nine in the morning, the day after tomorrow. (a) will arrive (b) would arrive (c) can arrive (d) cannot arrive (vii) Report the dialogue between Tony and Sarita, by completing the sentence. Tony : Why did you call me ? Sarita : Will you go to the museum with me ? Tony asked Sarita why she had called him. Sarita wanted to know whether Tony _________. (viii) Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction : Do you know that slouching should cause many problems ? Use the given format for your response. | Error | Correction | (ix) Roma asked Gopal to go by the metro. Report Gopal's question. Which way is the metro station ? (x) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option. Drivers _________ wear helmets for their safety. (a) must (b) can't (c) don't (d) ought (xi) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option. Economics _________ difficult for the students of grade nine. (a) is (b) are (c) has (d) were (xii) The father said, "I bought a watch." (Change the speech) (a) The father said that I bought a watch. (b) The father said that he bought a watch. (c) The father said that he had bought a watch. (d) The father said that he has bought a watch.

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   1. (a) would - If I were attending the workshop, I would stay on till the end of the second session as well.

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10. Q10Short answer10 marksAsked: 2026

    Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed : 10x1 = 10 I. Fill in the blank with correct option to complete a message from Yogita to her friend Shobit : Dear Shobit, Let's meet at 5 p.m. for the rehearsal but I need to go home first as I _________ anything since morning. (A) did not eat (B) had not eaten (C) have not eaten (D) am not eating II. Read the given sentence from a self-help book. Identify the error and supply the correction in the given format : To identifying your goal is the biggest step in your success story. III. Yamini asked her friend Shifa, " Would you like to come for my birthday party tomorrow ?" Report Yamini's question correctly. IV. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete a newspaper clipping : The verdict is yet to come since the members of the jury _________ (is/are) divided in their opinion. V. Read Somil's request to his mother : "Can you teach me to swim ?" Report Somil's request by completing the following sentence correctly : Somil asked his mother _________ VI. Identify and correct the error in the given line taken from a critical review of a recently staged play : 'As an actor, Ravi Raj, is superior then any other contemporary actor.' VII. Complete the given line from 'Rules and Regulations' section of a school diary : Minimum 75% attendance is _________ to appear for the final examinations. (A) recorded (B) mandatory (C) secured (D) obtained VIII. Detect the error and supply the correction for the given newspaper report on a proposal by a Member of Advisory Board : After the meeting it was obvious that most stakeholders would not support _________ proposals. (A) this (B) that (C) the (D) these IX. Report the dialogue between a flight attendant and a passenger by filling in the blank : Attendant : Did you have your dinner, sir ? Passenger : Yes, thank you! The flight attendant asked the passenger _________. The passenger replied in affirmation and thanked him. X. Select the correct option to complete the given sentence from the memoir of your grandparent : 'When I was the team Captain, I _________ often organise get-togethers to develop bonding among the team mates.' (A) could (B) will (C) shall (D) would XI. Complete the given sentence about the reaction of a tourist to another, by selecting the correct option : Yesterday you loved the spicy Indian curry, _________ you ? (A) hasn't (B) weren't (C) did (D) didn't XII. Read the conversation between a professional writer and a school student : Student : What prompted you to become a professional writer ? Writer : My childhood library housed books of all kinds. I was fascinated with the compelling stories and wanted to create my own. Report the student's question.

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    1. (C) have not eaten: 'I need to go home first as I have not eaten anything since morning.'

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11. Q11Short answer10 marksAsked: 2026

    3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed : 10×1 = 10 I. Fill in the blank with correct option to complete a message from Yogita to her friend Shobit : Dear Shobit, Let's meet at 5 p.m. for the rehearsal but I need to go home first as I __________ anything since morning. (A) did not eat (B) had not eaten (C) have not eaten (D) am not eating II. Read the given sentence from a self-help book. Identify the error and supply the correction in the given format : To identifying your goal is the biggest step in your success story. | Error | Correction | III. Yamini asked her friend Shifa, "Would you like to come for my birthday party tomorrow ?" Report Yamini's question correctly. IV. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete a newspaper clipping : The verdict is yet to come since the members of the jury __________ (is/are) divided in their opinion. V. Read Somil's request to his mother : "Can you teach me to swim ?" Report Somil's request by completing the following sentence correctly : Somil asked his mother __________ VI. Identify and correct the error in the given line taken from a critical review of a recently staged play : 'As an actor, Ravi Raj, is superior then any other contemporary actor.' | Options | Error | Correction | | (A) | an | the | | (B) | is | were | | (C) | then | to | | (D) | other | another | VII. Complete the given line from 'Rules and Regulations' section of a school diary : Minimum 75% attendance is __________ to appear for the final examinations. (A) recorded (B) mandatory (C) secured (D) obtained VIII. Detect the error and supply the correction for the given newspaper report on a proposal by a Member of Advisory Board : After the meeting it was obvious that most stakeholders would not support __________ proposals. (A) this (B) that (C) the (D) these IX. Report the dialogue between a flight attendant and a passenger by filling in the blank : Attendant : Did you have your dinner, sir ? Passenger : Yes, thank you! The flight attendant asked the passenger __________. The passenger replied in affirmation and thanked him. X. Select the correct option to complete the given sentence from the memoir of your grandparent : 'When I was the team Captain, I __________ often organise get-togethers to develop bonding among the team mates.' (A) could (B) will (C) shall (D) would XI. Complete the given sentence about the reaction of a tourist to another, by selecting the correct option : Yesterday you loved the spicy Indian curry, __________ you ? (A) hasn't (B) weren't (C) did (D) didn't XII. Read the conversation between a professional writer and a school student : Student : What prompted you to become a professional writer ? Writer : My childhood library housed books of all kinds. I was fascinated with the compelling stories and wanted to create my own. Report the student's question.

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    1. I. (C) have not eaten

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12. Q12Short answer10 marksAsked: 2026

    Complete any ten of the following twelve tasks, as directed. (i) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the brackets, for the given portion of a report. The group _________ (walk) for hours through forests and hills in Mexico before it reached the barbed wire fence, marking the boundary of the forest. (ii) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option given in the brackets : _________ (Several/Both/All) people attended the convention because the entry was open to all at a very nominal fee. (iii) Read the given sentence from a story, identify the error and supply the correction in the sentence. The farmer told his sons that he had hidden a treasure in the fields but he had forget the actual place. Use the given format for your response. (iv) Report the dialogue between two friends by completing the sentence : Harry : Good morning Bobby, how do you do ? Bobby : Quite well, thank you; but these are hard times. Harry wished Bobby good morning and enquired about his well-being. Bobby thanked him and said that he was quite well, but remarked _________. (viii) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option from the brackets : Anita _________ (ought to/would/have to) likely complete the project on time as her team is collaborating effectively. (ix) Identify the error and supply the correction for the following note in a hair salon’s instruction manual : All tools and frequently touched surfaces must be disinfect after each client’s treatment. Use the given format for your response. (x) Suhani and Sneha decided to purchase books to focus on ‘Reading Skills’ in their summer vacations. Report the question asked by Suhani to Sneha. Which books are we going to purchase today from the Book Fest ? Suhani asked Sneha _________. (xii) Identify the error and supply the correction for the following sentence. True tradition is not in celebrations, but in the culture we carries forward. Use the given format for your response. (ix) Identify the error and supply the correction for the following note in a hair salon's instruction manual : All tools and frequently touched surfaces must be disinfect after each client's treatment. Use the given format for your response. (x) Suhani and Sneha decided to purchase books to focus on 'Reading Skills' in their summer vacations. Report the question asked by Suhani to Sneha. Which books are we going to purchase today from the Book Fest ? Suhani asked Sneha _________.

13. Q13Short answer10 marksAsked: 2024

    Complete ANY TEN of the following twelve tasks, as directed : (i) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter : Dear Sir In response to your query, the document that _______ (explain) our country's sustainability initiatives has been attached for your consideration. (ii) Read the given sentence. Identify the error and supply the correction in the sentence : The uniquely flavoured dish was interestingly enough to captivate my taste buds. | Error | Correction | Use the above format for your response. (iii) Raashi and Ratul had a conversation about volunteer work. Report Raashi's question. Raashi : What challenges have you faced while volunteering? Ratul : The main challenge is dealing with different personalities, but it's also a great learning experience. (iv) Read the dialogue between a librarian and a student. Librarian : Welcome back! It's good to see you, young man! Student : Thanks! I was overloaded with assignments, so I have not visited the library this week. Based on the conversation above, report the dialogue between a librarian and a student by completing the sentence. The librarian greeted the student warmly, expressing pleasure at his visit. The student thanked her and explained that _______ which had limited his recent visits to the library. Select the correct option from those given below : (A) he had been overloaded with assignments (B) he has been overloaded with assignments (C) he was overloaded with assignments (D) he is overloaded with assignments (v) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option in the bracket, to complete the sentence : The revised meeting agenda is attached and _______ (this / those / it) needs to be emailed to all participants before the meeting. (vi) Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence from an e-commerce website's return policy. We offers a 30-day return policy on all unopened products purchased from our websites. Use the given format for your response : | Error | Correction | (vii) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the sentence from a public health campaign. The campaign's goal is to increase physical activity among the younger. | Option | Error | Correction | | (A) | activity | activities | | (B) | goal | goals | | (C) | younger | youth | | (D) | is | are | (viii) Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option : The internship at the tech startup had me _______ excited about the potential of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. (A) feeling (B) felt (C) to feel (D) feels (ix) Report the dialogue between a vendor and his customer, by completing the sentence : Vendor : You look a little different today! Customer : Yes, I just got a new haircut. The vendor noticed that his customer's appearance had changed and asked him about it. The customer admitted this, citing the fact that _______. (x) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence to update the result of the regional science fair : We have exciting news to share! Our school _______ first place in the regional science fair. (A) awarded (B) was awarded (C) had awarded (D) has been awarded (xi) Complete the line from a song by filling the blank with the correct option : The morning dew captures your essence, The flowers and grass _______ your colour, The Sunrise embraces your arrival, As the dawn welcomes a new day. (A) reflect (B) reflects (C) reflected (D) shall reflect (xii) Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence : The public health campaign aimed in increase awareness of the risks associated with underage drinking. Use the given format for your response : | Error | Correction |

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    1. In response to your query, the document that explains our country's sustainability initiatives has been attached for your consideration.

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14. Q14Short answer10 marksAsked: 2024

    Complete ANY TEN of the following twelve tasks, as directed : (i) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter : Dear Sir It was agreed that the teacher would _______ (organise) the science fair for the students of grade 8. (ii) Read the given sentence from a recipe review article. Identify the error and supply the correction in the sentence : The soup recipe didn't turned out as expected, it was lacking in flavour. Use the given format for your response : | Error | Correction | (iii) Read the conversation given below between a receptionist and a guest. Complete the sentence by filling in the blank : Receptionist : Good to see you again, sir! Guest : Indeed, it's always nice to be back here. The guest replied that _______ . (iv) Read the dialogue between Raashi and Ratul regarding volunteer work : Raashi : What is the most rewarding part of volunteering ? Ratul : Seeing the positive impact we can make in people's lives is the most rewarding part. Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue. Raashi asked Ratul about the most rewarding part of volunteering. Ratul expressed that seeing the _______ is the most rewarding part. (A) positive impact we can make in people's lives (B) positive impact they can make in people's lives (C) positive impact they could make in people's lives (D) positive impact we could make in people's lives (v) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option from the bracket, to complete the sentence : The quarterly performance report is attached and _______ (these / that / it) requires immediate attention from the management team. (vi) Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence taken from a case study : "We specializes in arranging bespoke tours to exotic locations around the world." | Error | Correction | (vii) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction in the given sentence : She wants to learns how to play the piano. | Option | Error | Correction | | (A) | want | wanted | | (B) | learns | learn | | (C) | play | played | | (D) | play | plays | (viii) The management felt that the company _______ include corporate social responsibility as part of its mission statement and work for the betterment of society. (A) must (B) ought (C) need (D) might (ix) Report the dialogue between a vendor and his customer, by completing the sentence : Vendor : Have you been busy lately? Customer : Yes, I have been very occupied with work this week. The vendor asked his customer if he had been busy of late. The customer confirmed this, stating that _______. (x) The residents _______ eagerly for the young ones to visit them every Sunday and bring cheer to their lonely lives : (A) has waited (B) has been waiting (C) were waiting (D) waited (xi) Complete the line from a self awareness song, by filling in the blank with the correct option : The autumn breeze cradles your thoughts, The falling leaves _______ your melancholy, The Sunset paints your mood, As the evening ushers in the night. (A) share (B) shares (C) shared (D) shall share (xii) Identify the error and supply correction for this line from a health study : The research explores the correlation of physical activity and mental health. Use the given format for your response : | Error | Correction |

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    1. It was agreed that the teacher would organise the science fair for the students of grade 8.

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15. Q15Short answer10 marksAsked: 2024

    Complete ANY TEN of the following twelve tasks, as directed : (i) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of an email : You will find in this email a brochure that _______ (present) the various tourist attractions in our city, aimed at boosting local tourism. (ii) Read the given sentence. Identify the error and supply the correction in the sentence : She don't like chocolate ice-cream. Use the given format for your response : | Error | Correction | (iii) Read the conversation between a hostess and a customer. Complete the sentence by filling in the blank based on the conversation : Hostess : Wonderful to see you again, sir! Customer : Thanks, I couldn't resist your delicious food. The customer responded that _______ . (iv) Read the dialogue between Raashi and Ratul regarding volunteer work : Raashi : Have you encouraged others to volunteer? Ratul : Absolutely, I always encourage my friends and family to consider volunteering. Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue : Raashi asked Ratul _______. Ratul affirmed that he always encourages his friends and family to consider volunteering. (A) whether he encouraged others to volunteer (B) whether he had encouraged others to volunteer (C) whether he encourages others to volunteer (D) whether he is encouraging others to volunteer (v) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option from the bracket, to complete the sentence : Attached are the departmental performance reports and _______ (it / these / them) should be reviewed by each department head. (vi) Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence taken from a case study : The 2020 research study pay attention to the relationship between high levels of stress and employee productivity. Use the given format for your response : | Error | Correction | (vii) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction in the given sentence from a public health campaign : The campaign encourages parents to reducing screen time for their children. | Option | Error | Correction | | (A) | to | for | | (B) | for | to | | (C) | reducing | reduce | | (D) | encourages | encourage | (viii) Complete the given narrative, by filling in the blank with the correct option : The chance to mentor a group of underprivileged students helped me _______ the educational disparities in our society. (A) understanding (B) understood (C) to understand (D) may understand (ix) Report the dialogue between a vendor and his customer, by completing the sentence : Vendor : Are you feeling alright today? Customer : Yes, I'm doing much better than before. The vendor asked his customer if he was feeling okay. The customer responded positively saying that _______ . (x) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the live feed on a school news channel : In a miraculous turn of events, the Sunview School hockey team _______ the championship trophy. (A) has been lifting (B) had lifted (C) lifted (D) will lift (xi) Complete the line from a song, by filling in the blank with the correct option : In the night, the stars _______ your dreams, The moonlight guides your course, The cool breeze whispers your name, Leading you towards a new dawn. (A) shines (B) shine (C) shone (D) shining (xii) Identify the error and supply correction for the following note in an environmental study : The study examines the relation of carbon emissions and global warming. Use the given format for your response : | Error | Correction |

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    1. You will find in this email a brochure that presents the various tourist attractions in our city, aimed at boosting local tourism.

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16. Q16Short answer10 marksAsked: 2024

    Complete any ten of the following twelve tasks, as directed. (i) Read the given sentence from an art journal. Identify the error and supply the correction in the sentence. When marginalized voices get a chance to tell their story, anger or sadness would be a justified theme. Use the given format for your response. | Error | Correction | (ii) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the brackets, for the given portion of a letter. Kindly pay heed to our request and provide the students with __________ (adequacy) support on their project. (iii) Monika and Sunil had a conversation about their summer vacation plans. Report Sunil's question. Are you planning to visit your hometown during the summer vacation ? (iv) Read the dialogue between Shambhavi and Akshat, regarding a tree plantation drive. Shambhavi : How do you plan to contribute to the tree plantation drive ? Akshat : I have prepared a speech for the morning assembly to raise awareness about the drive. Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue. Shambhavi asked Akshat ___________. Akshat replied that he had prepared a speech for the morning assembly to raise awareness about the drive. (A) how he had planned to contribute to the tree plantation drive (B) how did he plan to contribute to the tree plantation drive (C) how he planned to contribute to the tree plantation drive (D) how was he planning to contribute to the tree plantation drive (v) Identify the error and supply the correction for the given sentence from an advertisement for guitar classes. "Where words fail music speak." Each batch will contain only five students which will assure personal attention to each student. Use the given format for your response. | Error | Correction | (vi) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the quotation by Joyce Meyer. "__________ (Complement/Compliment/Compliance) people. Magnify their strengths, not their weaknesses." (vii) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for a website's terms and conditions document. We reserve the right to make change to this website at any time without notice and it is your responsibility to revisit this page from time to time to re-read these terms. | Option No. | Error | Correction | | (A) | change | changes | | (B) | any | the | | (C) | notice | noticing | | (D) | and | or | (viii) Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option. I don't know anyone else who __________ to the new theatre production yet. (A) has been (B) have been (C) are going (D) were going (ix) Report the following dialogue between a customer and a salesman by completing the sentence. Customer : Where can I drop a request to get an exchange ? Salesman : Sir, you need to fill in this form before getting the exchange. The customer asked the salesman where he could drop a request to get an exchange. The salesman answered politely that __________. (x) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the advertisement given by a car company. The vehicle also has a divider to separate the front passengers from the rear, in case you want __________ around like Miss Daisy. (A) to be driven (B) to driving (C) the drive (D) the driving (xi) Complete the slogan, by filling in the blank with the correct option. Save the green and blue before our future generation __________ paint everything black. (A) may has to (B) has to (C) have to (D) should (xii) Identify the error and supply the correction for the following part of an advertisement of a web hosting site : One of the world's most popular domain name seller provides fantastic web hosting packages as well Use the given format for your response. | Error | Correction |

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    1. Error: would be | Correction: is - When marginalized voices get a chance to tell their story, anger or sadness is a justified theme.

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17. Q17Short answer10 marksAsked: 2024

    Complete any ten of the following twelve tasks, as directed. (i) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the brackets, for the given portion of a letter. Thank you for exceeding company expectations and __________ (inspire) your team with your spectacular work ethic. (ii) Read the given sentence from a movie review article. Identify the error and supply the correction in the sentence. The movie doesn't let you rest and is packed with engaged action sequences. Use the given format for your response. | Error | Correction | (iii) Akshat and Niharika had a conversation about the felicitation of Akshat's achievements. Report Niharika's question. What will you be wearing for tomorrow's function ? (iv) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the disclaimer given before a documentary film. The film has been created by taking creative liberties and dramatizing the events __________ (about/for/on) cinematic expressions. (v) Identify the error and supply the correction for the given sentence from a comment posted by an admirer of a reporter. The report was well document, so no one could claim that it was just one person's opinion. Use the given format for your response. | Error | Correction | (vi) Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option. Now that many employees have shown high productivity working from home, will their bosses hereafter __________ them to take working vacations ? (A) expecting (B) expected (C) have expected (D) expect (vii) Read the dialogue between Karan and his teacher regarding his absence from school. Teacher : Karan, why were you absent yesterday ? Karan : Yesterday I had cold and fever, sir. I couldn't inform you beforehand. Teacher : That's okay. Take care of your health. Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue. The teacher asked Karan __________. Karan replied that he had cold and fever the previous day and added that he couldn't inform the teacher beforehand. The teacher advised him to take care of his health. (A) why did he remain absent the previous day (B) why he had been absent the previous day (C) the reason he was absent (D) why was he absent yesterday (viii) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the opening line, from a Terms and Conditions document. Though all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the content on this website, the same could not be construed as a statement of law or used for any legal purposes. | Option No. | Error | Correction | | (A) | efforts | effort | | (B) | ensure | ensuring | | (C) | could | should | | (D) | of | for | (ix) Report the following dialogue between a hawker and his customer, by completing the sentence. Hawker : Do you want any tomatoes ? Customer : Yes, indeed! Although they are a bit expensive, I like to add tomatoes to my diet. The hawker asked the customer whether she wanted any tomatoes. The customer answered in the affirmative and explained that __________. (x) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the part of the grievance posted by a citizen on a social media platform. Crossing this stretch at any time of the day is a challenge. Even during afternoons, there __________ ice cream vendors on the road with people crowding around their carts. (A) were (B) are (C) have been (D) would be (xi) Complete the line from a 'Save the Planet' song, by filling in the blank with the correct option. Let's see what we can do To save the planet for me and you E is for environment, keep it clean If we __________ together, we'll make the best team. (A) will be standing (B) stand (C) had stood (D) are standing (xii) Identify the error and supply the correction for the following note in a smart watch's instruction manual. When the watch is connected to the mobile phone, the watch may automatically calibrate and synchronize with the time of the mobile phone. Use the given format for your response. | Error | Correction |

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    1. Thank you for exceeding company expectations and inspiring your team with your spectacular work ethic.

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18. Q18Short answer10 marksAsked: 2024

    3. Complete any ten of the following twelve tasks, as directed. 10×1=10 (i) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the brackets, for the given portion of a letter. Dear Mr. Sanjay, I am writing this letter to officially inform you that the management has __________ (approve) the request submitted by you for a business trip to Germany. (ii) Read the given sentence from a book review article. Identify the error and supply the correction in the sentence. Isn't it great when you find one of those books that completely pulls you in and make you fall in love with the characters ? Use the given format for your response. | Error | Correction | (iii) Tanmay and Sonia had a conversation about their summer vacation plans. Report Tanmay's question. Where are you planning to go this summer vacation ? (iv) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the warning given before a YouTube video. Any props used in this video that show resemblance to __________ (some/many/any) illegal materials are merely props and should not be taken seriously. Do not try this at home. (v) Identify the error and supply the correction for the given sentence taken from an article about law. A literary composition possess its own characteristics and its own standards of merit. Use the given format for your response. | Error | Correction | (vi) Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option. Summer is an ideal time to take a hike, especially if you __________ the opportunity to explore one of our country's many state and national parks. (A) are having (B) will have (C) have (D) has (vii) Read the dialogue between Amit and his sister Ambika regarding his future plan. Ambika : Are you aiming for a State rank ? Amit : Yes, I am. My teachers are guiding me to get my aim fulfilled. Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue. Ambika asked Amit whether he was aiming for a State rank. Amit replied in the affirmative and __________ to get his aim fulfilled. (A) told her that the teachers are guiding him (B) replied that the teachers were guiding him (C) told her that his teachers were guiding him (D) replied that his teachers have been guiding him (viii) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the opening line of a Privacy Policy document. Your email address can only be recorded if you choose to send a message. It will not be used for any other purpose, and will not be disclosed without your consent. | Option No. | Error | Correction | | (A) | can | will | | (B) | choose | chooses | | (C) | purpose | purposes | | (D) | for | of | (ix) Report the following dialogue between a doctor and his patient, by completing the sentence. Doctor : Do you still have any pain in your lower back ? Patient : No, there is no pain in the lower back, but I feel a numbing sensation in my left leg. The doctor asked the patient if he still had any pain in his lower back. The patient answered in the negative and explained that __________. (x) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the part of the acknowledgement printed in a textbook. Every effort __________ made to trace all the copyright holders. We apologize for some omissions and will gratefully acknowledge them as soon as they can be traced. (A) were (B) are being (C) have been (D) has been (xi) Complete the line from a 'Save Trees' song, by filling in the blank with the correct option. The little tree by the old road fence Grew in the summer sun. "I want __________ tall," said the little tree, "And growing is so much fun." (A) to grow (B) to be growing (C) grown (D) growth (xii) Identify the error and supply the correction for the following note in a mobile phone's user guide. To maintaining the water-resistant and dust-resistant features of your device, make sure that the SIM card tray openings are free of dust and water. Use the given format for your response. | Error | Correction |

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    1. (i) approved

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19. Q19Short answer10 marksAsked: 2023

    Attempt any ten of the following twelve questions : (i) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option. I appreciate even _________ help given to me. (a) little (b) much (c) the little (d) few (ii) Read the conversation between Meera and her father. Complete the sentence by reporting the reply correctly. Meera : What did you buy ? Father : I bought a heater. Meera asked her father what he had bought. The father replied that he _________. (iii) Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line : One _________ read the newspaper every day. (a) should (b) would (c) can (d) may (iv) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line : I can't never forget my childhood friend Bella. | Option No. | Error | Correction | | (a) | can't | can | | (b) | forget | forgotten | | (c) | my | mine | | (d) | friend | friends | (v) Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option : The domestic cat _________ related to the lion and the tiger. (a) be (b) is (c) has been (d) is being (vi) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the brackets : Last week it _________ (rain) heavily and my house was flooded with water. (vii) Report the dialogue between Rashid and his father, by completing the sentence. Father : How are you getting on with your studies ? Rashid : Fine. I have got a certificate of improvement from the school. Father asked Rashid how he was getting on with his studies. Rashid replied that _________. (viii) Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction : Playing outdoor games have benefits over being indoors. Use the given format for your response. | Error | Correction | (ix) Raman shared some information with Seema. Report Seema's question. Can you solve the sum ? (x) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option. We _________ not really change a man's mind and heart with money. (a) can (b) could (c) may (d) might (xi) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option. Economics _________ difficult for the students of grade nine. (a) is (b) are (c) has (d) were (xii) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option. If you had worked hard you _________ have passed. (a) may (b) will (c) would (d) might

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    1. (c) the little - I appreciate even the little help given to me.

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20. Q20Short answer10 marksAsked: 2023

    Attempt any ten of the following twelve questions : (i) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete an online update : The conclave scheduled by the 'Daily Herald' _________ too much time. (a) took out (b) took up (c) took after (d) took down (ii) Read the conversation between a policeman and a driver. Complete the sentence by reporting the reply correctly. Policeman : Do you need any help to reach your destination ? Driver : Yes, I am not sure which direction to take. The policeman asked the driver whether he needed any help to reach his destination to which the driver replied _________. (iii) Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line from a travel magazine. Tourists are warned that they _________ be fined if they tease animals. (a) should (b) may (c) will (d) might (iv) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line : At the end of the street stand the tallest building in the city. | Option No. | Error | Correction | | (a) | end | ending | | (b) | stand | stands | | (c) | tallest | taller | | (d) | in | on | (v) Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option : I was delighted when I _________ my junior school teacher. (a) ran away (b) ran into (c) ran down (d) ran in (vi) Fill in the blank by using that correct form of the word given in the bracket. The film with its exciting soundtrack and classical music _________ (appeal) to the general audiences. (vii) Report the dialogue between the gatekeeper and the visitor by completing the sentence : Gatekeeper : Whom do you want to meet ? Visitor : I want to see the art and craft exhibition. In response to the question about whom the visitor wanted to meet, the visitor replied _________ . (viii) Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction : The teacher had run after the boy to catch him before he fell into the ditch. Use the given format for your response. | Error | Correction | (ix) Radhika shared some information with Sant about her school trip. Report Sant's question. What did you learn from the museum visit ? (x) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option. My family _________ in the village since many years. (a) have been living (b) has been living (c) is living (d) was living (xi) Select the correct option to complete the narration of the dialogue between Shyam and Shivam. Shyam : Have you seen this actor's latest film ? Shivam : Yes, I have. The actor has done a marvellous job. Shyam met his friend Shivam and they began talking. Shyam asked Shivam whether he had seen the actor's latest film. Shivam affirmed and said (a) that the actor has done a marvellous job. (b) that the actor had done a marvellous job. (c) that the actor has been doing a marvellous job. (d) that the actor could have done a marvellous job. (xii) Fill in the blank with the correct option : There is something wonderful waiting _________ her when she reaches home. (a) of (b) about (c) for (d) inside

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    1. (b) took up - The conclave scheduled by the 'Daily Herald' took up too much time.

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Objective questions with the board’s key (10)

1. 1. CBSE 2023

   The teacher motivated the students by letting them know that if they ________ submit their assignments by the end of the day, they might get an opportunity to watch the match.

   • (A) did not
   • (B) must
   • (C) would ✓
   • (D) were

   Answer: (C)

2. 2. CBSE 2023

   Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line from a daily newspaper : The cars were stopped ________ going any further due to a traffic diversion.

   • (A) to
   • (B) from ✓
   • (C) within
   • (D) by

   Answer: (B)

3. 3. CBSE 2023

   Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following traffic advisory : Whoever drove a motor vehicle without a safety belt or carries passengers without seat belts will be fined.

   • (A) drove / drives ✓
   • (B) or / nor
   • (C) without / within
   • (D) fined / celebrated

   Answer: (A)

4. 4. CBSE 2023

   Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option : Not only did Mayank work hard to win the trophy, ________ helped the juniors to improve their skills.

   • (A) he as well as
   • (B) but he also ✓
   • (C) and he also
   • (D) just as he

   Answer: (B)

5. 5. CBSE 2023

   Complete the sentence with the appropriate option. Two-thirds of the students ________ present at the inaugural function.

   • (A) is
   • (B) being
   • (C) was
   • (D) were ✓

   Answer: (D)

6. 6. CBSE 2023

   Select the correct option to complete the narration of the dialogue between Ajay and his friend. Friend : Ajay, did you buy a zoom lens with your camera ? Ajay : No, I did not. I ran out of money. Ajay’s friend asked Ajay whether he had bought a zoom lens with his camera. Ajay replied that he had not because ________.

   • (A) he was running out of money
   • (B) he has ran out of money
   • (C) he have run out of money
   • (D) he had run out of money ✓

   Answer: (D)

7. 7. CBSE 2023

   Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option. His brother along with his friends ________ leaving for the stadium.

   • (A) are
   • (B) has
   • (C) is ✓
   • (D) were

   Answer: (C)

8. 8. CBSE 2023

   Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option : You should ____ your mother for your rude behaviour.

   • (A) apologise for
   • (B) apologise at
   • (C) apologise with
   • (D) apologise to ✓

   Answer: (D)

9. 9. CBSE 2023

   Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following sentence : Twenty years ago, kids at school had never even heard of the internet.

   • (A) years / year
   • (B) at / in ✓
   • (C) had / have
   • (D) the / an

   Answer: (B)

10. 10. CBSE 2023

    Complete the given narrative, by filling in the blanks with the correct option : NO NEWS ____ GOOD NEWS.

    • (A) HAS
    • (B) HAD
    • (C) IS ✓
    • (D) ARE

    Answer: (C)

Questions parents and students ask

How many marks does "Tenses" carry in CBSE Class 10 English?

In the CBSE papers of 2023–2026, this chapter carried about 9 marks and about 1 questions a year; by marks it ranks 2 in English.

Which are the most important (VVI) questions of "Tenses"?

The 20 questions above are from the board’s real papers, each with the years it was asked; the most-asked come first with their full model answers. All 42 written questions of this chapter, with answers, are in the Ask Medha app.

Do the answers follow the board’s marking scheme?

Yes. CBSE publishes its marking schemes; every model answer here is written point by point to the marks the board’s own scheme gives, and checked by a second, independent model.