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A clause is a group of words that has a subject and a predicate. It contains a verb and sometimes other components too. So, how do we distinguish what is a clause and how exactly is it different from a phrase?

Basic English Grammar rules can be tricky. In this article, we’ll get you started with the basics of sentence structure, punctuation, parts of speech, and more.

We also providing Extra Questions for Class 10 English Chapter wise.

Clauses Exercises With Answers for Class 10 CBSE PDF

Kinds of Clauses. Clauses are of three types:
I. The Principal Clause. The Principal Clause is a clause that is complete in itself and expresses its meaning clearly. It does not take any support from any other clause for conveying clearly its meaning. So, it is also known as “the main clause’, ‘the independent clause’ or ‘the complete clause’, e.g.,

I do not know where he lives.
In this sentence I do not know’ is the Principal clause because it provides a clear meaning.

Note. The Principal Clause never begins with any Conjunction.

II. The Subordinate Clause. The Subordinate Clause is a clause which is not complete in itself for expressing its clear meaning. It starts with subordinating conjunctions. It cannot provide its meaning clearly without the help of the Principal Clause. So, it is also known as the dependent clause’ or ‘the incomplete clause’, e.g.

I asked her why she came late.
In this sentence, the clause ‘why she came late’ does not provide a clear meaning, that is why it is the subordinate clause.

Kinds of Subordinate Clauses. The Subordinate clause is divided into three parts:

1. The Noun Clause
2. The Adjective / Relative Clause
3. The Adverbial Clause

1. The Noun Clause. The Noun clause is a clause which does the work of a noun in the sentence.
2. The Adjective/Relative Clause. The Adjective clause is a clause which does the work of an adjective in the sentence.
3. The Adverbial Clause. The Adverbial clause is a clause which does the work of an adverb in the sentence.

The Noun Clause
Recognition. Ask the question ‘what’ to the main verb, the answer is always the noun clause, e.g.

• He told me that he was feeling unwell.

Question: He told me ………. what?
Answer:
That he was feeling unwell. (Noun Clause)
The Noun Clause generally begins with the connectives–who, whose, whom, when, where, which, what, why, how, that, if and whether.

The noun clause serves as either the subject or the object of the principal clause.

• How it happened is a mystery.
• Do you know when the train will arrive?
• I know where he lives.
• I desire that I must pass.
• I know who has stolen your purse.
• I want to know how far he is right.
• I want to know when you will return.
• Your success depends on how you work.
• This book will sell for what it is worth.
• The report that he is elected an MP is known to me.

The Adjective Clause / Relative Clause Recognition.
1. The Adjective/Relative Clause generally begins with relative pronouns–who, whose, whom, that, which, as, as well as relative adverbs–when, where, why and how.

2. The Adjective/Relative Clause always qualifies the noun (subject or object) in the Principal Clause, e.g.

1. He is the boy who had made a noise.
   (a) He is the boy …………….. Principal Clause.
   (b) Who had made a noise ………………. Sub. Adjective Clause.
   Qualifying the noun “boy’, e.g.,
2. You know the time when he is coming.
3. This is the place where I was born.
4. This is the boy whose father has been appointed Collector.
5. Those who help themselves are helped by God.

Note: ‘Relative’ is used both in restrictive and in continuative series.

The Adverbial Clause

Recognition. The Adverbial Clause is used to modify a verb, an adjective or another adverb given in any other clause. It expresses time, place, purpose, reason, manner, extent, condition, result, comparison and contrast.

I. Time. Adverbial Clause of Time indicates time and generally starts with the Subordinating Conjunctions when, whenever, till, until, before, after, since, while, as, as soon as, as long as, so long as, etc., e.g.

1. As soon as he saw me, he began to weep.
   (a) He began to weep ………………. Principal Clause.
   (b) As soon as he saw me ……………. Sub. Adverb Clause, showing ‘time’.
2. When the cat is away, the mice will play.
3. I get up before the sun rises.
4. We shall wait here until you come.
5. When the sun set he returned home.

II. Place. The Adverbial clause of place expresses either position or direction, so they answer the question where, where to.

1. I kept the bag where she had asked me to keep it.
   (a) I kept the bag …….. Principal Clause.
   (b) Where she had asked me to keep it ……………… Sub. Adverb Clause, showing ‘place’.
2. The dog followed his master wherever he went.
3. Mahi returned where he was born.
4. Everyone likes to work in an organization wherein a friendly atmosphere is maintained.
5. The mice ran wherever the cat went.

III. Condition. Adverbial Clause of Condition shows condition. It generally starts with the Subordinating Conjunctions–if, unless, provided, in case, whether … or, etc., e.g.

1. If you work hard, you will pass.
   (a) You will pass ……………… Principal Clause.
   (b) If you work hard ……………. Sub. Adverb Clause showing “condition’.
2. I shall let you go provided you speak the truth.
3. If I were in your position, I would resign.
4. No man can become a great artist unless he dedicated himself to art.
5. If it rains, we shall not go out.

Clauses without a subject: When we use a sequence of clauses with the same subject we use a comma before each clause and use ‘and before the last clause e.g., When he staged in Greece he visited the Parthenon, went snorkeling, danced with the local people, and bought lots of presents.

Clauses Exercises Solved Example With Answers for Class 10 CBSE

Diagnostic Test – 32

Identify the type of clause mentioned in the following sentences.

Question 1.
Tom can run faster than anybody else. (Adverb clause) ……………………………………………………
Answer:
faster than anybody else

Question 2.
Whoever wins this match will play the finals. (Noun clause) ……………………………………………………
Answer:
Whoever wins this match

Question 3.
She took the apple that was lying on the table. (Relative clause) ……………………………………………………
Answer:
that was lying on the table

Question 4.
He does not like what he sees. (Noun clause) ……………………………………………………
Answer:
what he sees

Question 5.
When you grow older, you can become a pilot. (Adverb clause) ……………………………………………………
Answer:
When you grow older

Score: For each correct answer award yourself 1 mark. 4-5 – good 3 or less – you need to develop grammar skills through adequate practice

Definition of Pronoun:
A pronoun is a word that is used in place of a noun and does the work of a noun. A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a common noun or a proper noun.

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Pronoun Exercises for Class 9 CBSE With Answers Pdf

A pronoun is a word that is used in place of a noun and indicates someone or something which has been mentioned before.

1. Personal pronouns

• First-person – I, me, my, myself, mine, we, us, our(s), ourselves
• Second-person – you, your(s), yourself, yourselves
• Third-person – he, him, his, himself, she, her(s), herself, them, their(s), themselves, it, its, itself

2. Relative pronouns

• Who – used only for persons
• Whom – used for persons (only in interrogative)
• Whose – used for persons, animals, and also things without life
• Which – used for animals and things without life
• That – used for persons and things

Pronoun Solved Exercises Example for Class 9 CBSE

Diagnostic Test 9

The given passage has not been edited. Read the passage and edit it, underlining the errors in the passage. Write the correct word in the space provided.

Raman was a naughty boy that lived (a) …………………………………..
in the village of Tenali. Her mother did (b) …………………………………..
not know what to do with her as he refused to study or do any work. (c) …………………………………..
One day she took his son to see a sage. (d) …………………………………..
She told the holy man that his son was impossible. (e) …………………………………..
Answer:
(a) that/who
(b) her/his
(c) her/him
(d) his/her
(e) his/her

Score: For each correct answer award yourself 1 mark. 5 – good 4 or less – You need to develop your grammar skills through adequate practice.

Pronoun Practice Exercises Example for Class 9 CBSE

Fill in the blanks using suitable pronouns.

a. The sheer boredom of that evening was threatening to engulf ………………………….. . Not knowing how else to kill time I took up the task of learning a poem by heart. After ………………………….. had memorized , ………………………….. . I recited to six-year-old brother.

b. Old Mother Alison had fallen on evil days. She was an old old woman ………………………….. lived alone in a tumbledown hut on the outskirts of the village. Here life went on as it had done for centuries, the villagers eking out a scanty existence by catching fish in the big lake that stretched for miles, like an inland sea. Often a gale would arise, and lives would be lost. One such day, Mother Alison’s son did not return. The shock of ………………………….. death seemed too much for ………………………….., and ………………………….. became light-headed and strange. On wild nights, ………………………….. would wander along the lakeside. Perhaps that was why the villagers started caring for Mother Alison. Children came up in a crowd at ………………………….. approach and ………………………….. was cared for by all.

Verb Forms

In English, verbs play an indispensable part in our writing and conversations. As such, we find verbs in various different forms. For example, we can find a total of five forms of verbs in the word do, the first is the base word i. e., do, then the other four forms are did, done, doing, does. However, we also have words such as ‘be’ that have more than 8 forms. They are be, was, were, been, being, am, are and is.

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Connectors Exercises for Class 9 CBSE With Answers PDF

Connectors are used for various purposes. They are used for:

1. adding information
Example:

• furthermore, in addition, moreover, and

2. expressing similarity
Example:

• in the same way, similarly

3. expressing difference
Example:

• while, whereas, but. instead, or

4. expressing purpose
Example:

• so that, otherwise, in order to, in case, for

5. showing time
Example:

• when, after, as, as soon as

Connectors Exercises Solved Example for Class 9 CBSE

Diagnostic Test 15

The following text has a missing word in each line. Supply the word correctly and mark the place with a 7’.
Rugby developed from the crowd game of ancient medieval Britain ……………………….
in which a round or oval object was kicked, punched driven towards ……………………….
a goal. The origin of the game between two teams attempting to kick, ……………………….
carry otherwise force a ball through a goal or across a line are lost ……………………….
in antiquity. Football was taken up by schools it was agreed that the ball must never be carried. ……………………….
Answer:

• ancient/medieval-and
• punched/driven-or
• teams/attempt-which
• carry/otherwise-or
• antiquity/Football-when

Score: For each correct answer award yourself 1 mark. 4-5 – good 3 or less – You need to develop your grammar skills through adequate practice.

Connectors Practice Solved Example for Class 9 CBSE

Join the sentence groups using suitable connectors.

1. He passed the exam. He had a good teacher.
2. I do not eat meat. I do not eat eggs.
3. She is poor. She is honest.
4. She cannot sing. She cannot dance.
5. I felt ill. I went on working.
6. Sumati is an introvert. Neha is an extrovert. They get along very well.
7. The car was badly damaged in the accident. It needs repair. It is in the workshop.
8. We feel bored. We go to the movies to relieve our boredom.
9. Mohit must give in. He must also apologize. Jatin will not forgive him otherwise.
10. The children were playing hide-and-seek. Shaheen was sitting alone on the swing. The rain came down suddenly.

Definition of Pronoun:
A pronoun is a word that is used in place of a noun and does the work of a noun. A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a common noun or a proper noun.

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Pronoun Exercises for Class 10 CBSE With Answers Pdf

1. Personal pronouns
(a) First-person – I, me, my, myself, mine, we, us, our(s), ourselves
(b) Second person – you, your(s), yourself, yourselves
(c) Third-person – he, him, his, himself, she, her(s), herself, them, their(s), themselves, it, its, itself

2. Relative pronouns
(a) Who – used only for persons
(b) Whom – persons (only in interrogative)
(c) Whose – used for persons, animals and also things without life
(d) Which – used for animals and things without life
(e) That – used for persons and things

Pronoun Exercises Solved Example With Answers for Class 10 CBSE

Diagnostic Test – 21

In the passage given below one word (pronoun) has been omitted in each line. Write the missing word along with the word that comes before and the word that comes after it, in your answer sheet. Ensure that the word that forms your answer is underlined.

When all people of the court had assembled, king, (a) …………………………….
surrounded by court, gave a signal. Then a door (b) …………………………….
beneath royal party opened, and the accused man (c) …………………………….
stepped out into the arena. Directly opposite were (d) …………………………….
two doors, exactly identical and side by side. Could (e) …………………………….
open either door pleased. (f) …………………………….
Answer:
(a) their king surrounded
(b) by hjs court
(c) beneath their roval
(d) opposite him were
(e) side. He could
(f) door he pleased

Score: For each correct answer award yourself 1/2 mark. 3 – good 2 – satisfactory 1 or less – you need to develop grammar skills through adequate practice.

Pronoun Exercises Practiced Example With Answers for Class 10 CBSE

Fill in the blanks using suitable pronouns.

‘Farah, come with ……………………………. to the shopping centre. The exams are just over. Why don’t ……………………………. go there to relax?’ Ally suggested. Farah nodded and packed ……………………………. things. She walked out of the school together with Ally, Brian, Gina, and Sunita. The other children also seemed to be happy that the examinations were over. They too looked like ……………………………. were going to have some fun. Farah and her friends reached the shopping centre and stopped at a restaurant ……………………………. had a few cold beverages and then they walked around. Soon, ……………………………. came to a stationery shop. There were a number of attractive stationery sets. Farah looked at a few of and decided to buy ……………………………. later.

The comprehension cloze or filling up blanks with a suitable word/words places great emphasis on vocabulary and understanding of the passage.

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Cloze Passage Exercises for Class 10 CBSE With Answers Pdf

Remember:

1. Before you fill the cloze, read the passage thoroughly. Do not concern yourself with answers at this juncture. Just try to understand the central idea of the passage.
2. Look through the passage again for contextual clues. Underline the words/phrases you think to provide a hint to the answers.
3. Learn to make intelligent deductions and not wild guesses as the word/words you are looking for are generally linked to given words. They may either be found in the text or be the opposite of words found in the text.
4. Fill in the blanks.

Cloze Passage Exercises Solved Example With Answers for Class 10 CBSE

Diagnostic Test – 30

Khalil and his mother are always having an argument about his dirty room. Complete the dialogue after reading Khalil’s replies.

Mother: (a) ………………………. .
Khalil: I know Mom, I will clean it up.
Mother: (b) ………………………. .
Khalil: After dinner, Mom.
Mother: (c) ………………………. .
Khalil: This time I mean it.
Mother: (d) ………………………. .
Khalil: Well, then you can take away my allowance for this week.
Mother: (e) ………………………. .
Khalil: I know you won’t. That’s why I told you that you can take it away!
Answer:
(a) Khalil, your room is very dirty.
(b) When are you going to clean it?
(c) You said it the last time too.
(d) What if you don’t do it?
(e) You know I won’t do that!

Score: For each correct answer award yourself 1 mark. 4-5 – good 3 or less – you need to develop vocabulary and understanding through adequate practice

Basic English Grammar rules can be tricky. In this article, we’ll get you started with the basics of sentence structure, punctuation, parts of speech, and more.

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Subject-Verb Concord Exercises for Class 10 CBSE With Answers PDF

When we write or speak a sentence you have to make sure that the verb matches the subject. This is called verb agreement or concord.

You have already learned that the sentence has two parts – Subject and Predicate. The part that refers to a person or thing is called the subject, and the part that gives more information about the subject is called the predicate of the sentence.

However, difficulties can arise when we have a third–person subject, i.e., a noun or third–person pronoun. You have to decide whether it is singular or plural.

A subject can be

• Singular – a book, an eraser
• Plural – men, leaves
• Uncountable – sugar, furniture

Subject-Verb Concord Exercises Solved Example With Answers for Class 10 CBSE

Diagnostic Test – 31

Read the following sentences and write their corrected forms in the space provided.

Question 1.
The show are at six
Answer:
The show is at six.

Question 2.
Bryan love the painting
Answer:
Bryan loves the painting.

Question 3.
Either of the boys are coming today
Answer:
Either of the boys is coming today.

Question 4.
The family have a long history
Answer:
The family has a long history. The families have a long history.

Question 5.
Some of the files seem to be missing
Answer:
Some of the files seem to be missing.

Score: For each correct answer award yourself 1 mark. 4-5 – good 3 or less – you need to develop grammar skills through adequate practice

Letter writing is an essential skill. Despite the prevalence of emails and text messages, everyone has to write letters at some point. Letters of complaint, job applications, thank you letters, letters requesting changes or – making suggestions – the list goes on and on. Encouraging children to write letters from an early age will improve their communication, social and handwriting skills, and teach them what they need to know about writing and structuring letters.

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Children are expected to learn how to write letters, notes and messages. They have to be aware of different styles of writing, the use of formal and informal letters, and to select style and vocabulary appropriate to the intended reader.

Letter of Complaint Class 11 CBSE Format, Topics, Examples, Samples PDF

A. Letters of complaint/persuasion/suggestion

Letter of Complaint Sample Example With Answer for Class 11 CBSE

You are Narendra/Sheila staying at 3, Jawahar Nagar, Jaipur. Last year, you bought a telephone answering system with facsimile from ‘Electronic World of Chandigarh, with a warranty of two years. Now you discover that there is something wrong with the answering machine. It doesn’t record the caller’s message. Write a letter to the dealer complaining about the problem. Also request him to replace it, if needed, against the warranty that goes with it.

You are Alok/Akriti living at 15, Mansarovar Garden, Delhi. Complete the following letter to the Commissioner of Police, complaining against the rising incidents of chain – snatching and pickpocketing in your area. Use the clues given.

15, Mansarovar Garden Delhi 12 December 20xx (a) …………………………… Civil Lines Delhi Subject: (b) ……………………………Sir, (c) ………………………….. . Being a newly – developed residential colony, the houses are (d) …………………………… Being a newly – developed residential colony, …………………………. . The police station, too, is (e) ………………………….. without There is a gang of (f) ………………………….. who (g) ………………………….. any fear. I request you to take immediate action to nab the culprits so that the residents of the colony (h) …………………………. .Yours faithfully, Akriti

Answer:
(a) The Police Commissioner
(b) Complaint against chain-snatching and pickpocketing in Mansarovar Gardens
(c) I wish to draw your attention towards the rising incidents of chain-snatching and pickpocketing in our area
(d) scattered with empty plots in between
(e) rather far
(f) pickpockets and chain-snatchers
(g) move about freely on motorcycles
(h) may live confidently and without fear

Hints:

• I wish to draw your attention towards the rising incidents of chain – snatching and pickpocketing in our area
• scattered with empty plots in between
• move about freely on motorcycles
• The Police Commissioner
• Complaint against chain – snatching and pickpocketing in Mansarovar Gardens
• pickpockets and chain – snatchers
• may live confidently and without fear
• rather far

Letter of Complaint Practice Example for Class 11 CBSE

1. You are Ranjan Mishra, living at D – 203, Esplanade Road, Delhi. The footpaths of this place are being occupied by cycle dealers and transporters. Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner, Delhi, requesting him to get the footpath cleared.

2. Your elder sister/brother, who is getting married shortly, had ordered some readymade clothes from Singh Sahab, Meston Road, Kanpur. On delivery, you find that the clothes are not as per your order – they are of the wrong colour and fit badly. Write a letter to the shopkeeper telling him what is wrong with the clothes and asking him what he can do to put things right. You are Ritika/Ritesh of 4, Nathu Singh Road, Kanpur.

3. You are Jamunalal Modi, a resident of Satellite Area, Baroda. This is an approved colony yet suffers because of bad roads. The potholes and open sewers are a hazard to life and limb. Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner, expressing your grievance. Do not exceed 150 words.

4. A leading news channel recently gave a live coverage of some young slum dwellers being beaten up mercilessly by the police for crimes not committed by them. Such atrocities shake the very faith of people. Write a letter to the Commissioner of Police urging him to adopt effective measures to curb such brutality against innocent people. You are Nita/Nitesh, a resident of Guwahati.

5. Mala/Manik is a resident of Anupam Apartments, Saket, New Delhi. There is no bus stop within a radius of 1 km from the apartments. It causes a lot of inconvenience to the residents. Write a letter to the Chairman, Delhi Transport Corporation, drawing attention to the problem and requesting extension of the existing bus routes.

6. You are Suresh Mathur. You bought a bicycle manufactured by the XYZ Cycle Company from Messrs Brijmohan Lall, Delhi. You were told that the cycle was of superior quality and that its parts were easily available. However, three months after you purchased the cycle, the brakes are not working, the handle has come off, and the springs under the seat have given way. You took the cycle to various repair shops. Almost all of them have told you that the spare parts are not available. Write to the XYZ Cycle Company, asking them to either replace the cycle or send you the spare parts.

7. Write a letter to M/s S.M.T. Corporation, Chandigarh, complaining that the wristwatch you recently bought from them does not function properly and ask for a replacement. You are Deepti/Deepak Gupta, 450, Sector 20, Chandigarh

8. As Sports Incharge of A.C.C. Public School, Secunderabad, write a letter to the Secretary of the Sports Authority of India, Delhi, requesting him to sanction the details of scholarships admissible to different categories of students of the school who have achieved excellence in various sports.

9. You are the Librarian of T.H.S.S. School, Kolar. Write a letter to Messrs Vikas Publishers Chennai placing an order for some books for your school library. Mention the details of the books (at least four) and ask for the discount available on the purchase.

10. You are Anshuman/Rashi staying at 8, Kakatya Nagar, New Delhi. Last month, you bought a video camera from the Ultra Modern Electronic House, Abids, Hyderabad, against a warranty of two years. Now you discover that there is something wrong with this camera. It doesn’t work for more than 30 – 40 seconds at a stretch. Write a letter to the dealer complaining about this problem. Also request him to replace this defective piece against the warranty that goes with it.

B. Applications

You are Reetika Jadeja living in the Students’ Hostel of APM Public School, Baroda. Your friend’s brother is getting married and you have been invited to the wedding. Complete the following application to the Warden of your hostel asking him/her to grant you permission to stay with your friend for two days. Use the clues given.

Room No. 5, Students’ Hostel APM Public School Baroda (a) ………………………….. (b) ………………………….. APM Public School Baroda 4 April 20xx Subject: Leave for two days from the hostel(c) …………………………. . I am (d) …………………………. . I request you to (e) ………………………….. of my friend, Prateeksha’s brother. Prateeksha is also (f) ………………………….. to my parents. I have (g) …………………………. . I (h) …………………………. .Yours obediently, Reetika Jadeja

Answer:
(a) The Warden
(b) Students’ Hostel
(c) Dear Sir/Madam
(d) Reetika, residing in the Students’ Hostel
(e) grant me permission to attend the wedding
(f) a student of our school
(g) attached the invitation card along with the application
(h) hope for a favorable response to my request

Hints:

• Reetika, residing in the Students’ Hostel
• Dear Sir/Madam
• attached the invitation card along with the application
• grant me permission to attend the wedding
• The Warden
• hope for a favorable response to my request
• a student of our school
• Students’ Hostel

11. You are Keerti, a student of Class XI of New Public School, Ludhiana. Some students in your younger sister’s class are bullying her. Write an application to the Principal requesting her to look into the matter.

12. You are Sharad Aggarwal, studying in Anupam Shiksha Kendra, Baraut. The following notice was put up on the noticeboard of your school but as you had gone out of station for participating in the National CBSE Athletic Meet, you missed the last date for depositing the money. Write an application to the Principal requesting him to allow you to join the trip.

Anupam Shiksha Kendra, Baraut Notice Trip to Kanyakumari 20 September 20xx Students of classes XI and XII are hereby informed that the school is planning a trip to Kanyakumari from 15 – 25 October during the Autumn Break. The total cost for the trip is 2,500. Students who are interested in joining the trip must deposit the said amount along with a letter of consent from their parents, to the undersigned, by the end of the month. Purnima Seshadri Head Girl

13. You are Shyam Sunder of Arya School, Patna. Your school provides facilities for evening coaching classes for sports. You are interested in joining these classes. Write an application to your sports teacher, requesting her to permit you to join. Do not exceed 150 words.

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Exercise on Adjectives for Class 9 CBSE With Answers Pdf

Adjectives Of Comparison
Adjectives of comparison are used to compare nouns. There are three types of adjectives of comparison:

1. The positive form is used to compare two equal nouns.
Example:

• Milan is as naughty as Amol.

2. The comparative form is used to compare two unequal nouns.
Example:

• Neha is taller than her sister.

3. The superlative form is used to compare three or more nouns.
Example:

• Delhi is the most polluted city in India.

Adjectives Exercise Solved Example for Class 9 CBSE

Diagnostic Test 14

Circle The Correct Option.

Question 1.
Smriti is older/the oldest than all of her sisters.
Answer:
older

Question 2.
Mudit is taller/the tallest person in his family.
Answer:
the tallest

Question 3.
Though all your friends are nice, but Ipshita is the nicer/the nicest.
Answer:
the nicest

Question 4.
My new car is fast/faster than my old one.
Answer:
faster

Question 5.
My bedroom is the colder/the coldest room in the house.
Answer:
the coldest

Question 6.
A three-year-old’s voice is the loudest/louder than two hundred people in a busy restaurant.
Answer:
louder

Question 7.
Of all the sports in the Olympics, which one is more dangerous/the most dangerous?
Answer:
the most dangerous

Question 8.
I know that my handwriting is bad but yours is the worst/worse.
Answer:
worse

Question 9.
Sujit is a bit short/shorter than Gaurav.
Answer:
shorter

Question 10.
If you wish to earn more money work hard/harder.
Answer:
harder

Score: For each correct answer award yourself 1 mark. 8-10 – good 7 or less – You need to develop your grammar skills through adequate practice.

Adjectives Exercise Practice Example for Class 9 CBSE

Fill in the blanks using suitable forms of the adjectives given in brackets.

a. Sujata is the ………………………. (quiet) and ………………………. (unassuming) person I have come across while Akshay is the ………………………. (fun-loving). I cannot digest the fact that they have become one of the ………………………. (quarrelsome) couples that I know.

b. Nishith is looking for the ………………………. (cheap) apartment he can get. Of all the flats that he has seen, he is ………………………. (happy) about the one (near) my house.

c. Of all the students in my class. Abhishek is the ………………………. (maladjusted). Luckily for him, his instructors are ………………………. (patient) towards him than his classmates.

For sentences in the active voice, the subject performs the action; for those in the passive voice, the subject receives the action. Most grammarians recommend using the active voice whenever possible. Here are some examples to help you distinguish between the voices:

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Active And Passive Voice Exercises for Class 10 With Answers CBSE Pdf

• In the active sentence, the focus is on the doer of the action. Therefore it is in Active Voice.
• In the passive sentence, the focus is on the receiver of the action. Therefore it is in Passive Voice.

The Active Voice
The active voice is more direct than the passive.
Example:

• The boy hit the ball.
• The subject (the boy) + an active verb (hit) + an object (the ball).

Sentences in active voice are generally clearer and more direct than those in the passive voice.

The Passive Voice
1. The passive voice calls attention to the receiver of the action rather than the performer.
Example:

• The dog was hit by a stone.

2. The passive voice points out the receiver of the action when the performer is unknown or unimportant.
Example:

• The letters will be posted.

3. It avoids calling attention to the performer of the action (known as the ‘institutional passive’).
Example:

• The donations; will be collected on Monday.
  

  Active Voice	Passive Voice
  1.  He writes a book. 2.   He is writing a book. 3.   He has written a book. 4.   He wrote a book. 5.   He was writing a book. 6.   He had written a book. 7.   He will write a book.	A book is written by him. A book is being written by him. A book has been written by him. A book was written by him. A book was being written by him. A book had been written by him. A book will be written by him.

Active And Passive Voice Exercises Solved Example With Answers for Class 10 CBSE

Diagnostic Test – 28

Look at the flow chart which contains information on how to prepare rasam. Read the information and complete the passage given below.

It is very easy to cook rasam. First of all, a teaspoonful of jeera, (a) …………………… in a mixer. Then a fistful of tamarind (b) …………………… water and a tomato (c) …………………… cubes. Next a teaspoonful of oil (d) …………………… in it. After that a glass (e) …………………… Finally salt is (f) …………………… and the rasam is ready.
Answer:
(a) black pepper and dried chillies are blended
(b) is soaked in
(c) is sliced into tiny
(d) is heated and the spices and the tomato cubes are fried
(e) of water along with the tamarind water is added and boiled

Score: For each correct answer award yourself 1 mark. 3-2 – good 2 or less – you need to develop grammar skills through adequate practice

Active And Passive Voice Exercises Practice Example With Answers for Class 10 CBSE

complete the news stories accompanying the following headlines by filling in the blanks.

1. 50 Killed in Bus Accident in Himachal
…………………… early on Friday when their bus returning from Kullu fell into a deep gorge while negotiating a curve in the mountains.

2. Telephone Calls to Become Expensive
Telephone calls …………………… from the 1st of July according to the MTNL spokesperson Mr. Ravinder Verma.

3. Work on Metro Commences on 21 st August
…………………… said the Chairman of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.

4. Poor Visibility Delays Flight by Almost Three Hours
A number of …………………… fog and poor visibility.

5. Indian Wins Silver Medal at Olympics
Major R.S. Rathore, the shooting champion, made India proud …………………… Olympic Games at Athens.

A report is a factual description of an issue or a problem. A report is written for a clear purpose and for a particular audience. Various forms of reports are: newspaper reports, inquiry reports, progress or action taken report, a police report, a report of a meeting, etc., each having a distinct character and format.

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Report Writing for Class 9 CBSE Format, Examples, Topics, Samples, Types

Format:

Headline: Every news article has a headline to attract the attention of the reader. The headline must state the topic of the news in a strong, short phrase or statement. A headline must be: catchy brief – leave out articles, prepositions etc. where possible and use abbreviations/shortened word-forms. Byline: Since this is your report, you need to let the reader know who wrote it. The line with your name on it is called the “Byline” because it says by who the article is written by. Write the word “By” followed by your first and last name. On the next line, write the name of your school and city. Lead Paragraph: A lead paragraph usually answers the questions: who, what, where, when, why. Remember to write about these in your lead paragraph: name or names of the person or thing this news is about the place where this incident happened the day, date and time of the day when it happened details of the incident reasons why the incident happened Paragraph 2: Eyewitness accounts add to the authenticity of the news. Also, they may interest the reader. Include some quotes from the eyewitnesses’ comments. Also describe what they felt about the incident. Paragraph 3: Describe the future course of action being planned. Note: Remember to use simple, clear but formal language.

Report Writing Sample Exercise Examples for Class 9 CBSE

A newspaper reporter reported on a purse snatching. Below you can see his notes. Use the information to complete the report he wrote for his newspaper. Do not add any new information. Do not exceed 120 words.

1100 a.m. 08/O 1/2OXX South Extension – Kishore, 19 yr oid mechanic Motihari, Bihar, snatches bag with ₹60, 000 senior citizen Aaron – HSBC – dropped some papers. Attention diverted raised an alarm. alert passers-by chased and caught youth

Report Writing Practice Exercise Examples for Class 9 CBSE

1. Sharad has attended a press conference where the issue of ragging in schools and colleges was discussed. He took some notes which he later expanded into a newspaper report. Write the report in not more than 120 words.

Bullying/ragging very common in schools and colleges, victims – shy and quiet children from rural and small towns, Initiators – senior students generally in groups, Result – trauma/physical/mental abuse/sometimes death, Punishment – suspension / rigorous imprisonment

2. Akshay is the school reporter who writes as a cub reporter for the HT Pace Newspaper. He has been asked to cover the annual day celebrations in his school. First he makes some notes. Look at the given notes and help him to write the report.

Annual Day on 23 October 20xx at 5 p.m. onwards Venue: Talkatora Stadium Chief Guest: Famous writer Amitava Ghosh Play: A Merchant of Venice, directed by Barry John, famous theatre personality Brilliant performances/memorable occasion Watched by parents and guests