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ANSWER KEY

Chapter 1: Nouns: Revision

A. Note: Answers may vary in some sentences. Sample answers are
provided.

1. sportsperson
5. Kolkata
9. leather

B. 1. bundle
5. crew
9. suite

2. silver
3. courage
6. bunch
7. Taj Mahal
10. Carribean, shoal

2. crowd/group/mob
6. herd
10. orchard

3. swarm
7. team

2. height
6. strength
10. pleasure

3. Honesty
7. happiness

C. 1. behaviour
5. laughter
9. illness

4. labs, technology
8. character
4. litter
8. library/collection
4. knowledge
8. leadership

D. 2. country country is a common noun, while the others are proper nouns.

3. music music is an abstract noun, while the others are collective nouns.

4. doctor doctor is a common noun, while the others are abstract nouns.

5. cow

6. apple apple is a countable noun, while the others are uncountable

nouns.

7. book all the other words except for book are material nouns.

8. bread bread is an uncountable noun, while all the others are

countable nouns.

cow is a common noun, while the others are collective nouns.

E. Reading Skills
Common nouns parts, animals, zebras, elephants, giraffes, people,
land, environment, conservationists, wildlife, thing

Proper nouns Africa, Loise Liebenberg

Collective nouns herds

Abstract nouns problem, nature, fight, information, success,

understanding

Material nouns

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Countable nouns parts, animals, zebras, giraffes, elephants, people,

environment, conservationists, thing, herds, problem, fight, success

Uncountable nouns land, wildlife, nature, information, understanding

F. Speaking Skills

Students should follow the instructions given in the book and make a
presentation based on a survey. The focus is on different types of nouns.

Chapter 2: Pronouns: Revision

Warm Up
I, you, me, you, I, you, I, you, you
A. 1. I, me
5. they, them

2. They, us
6. He, me, I, he

3. she
7. her, it

4. us, We

B. 2. This notebook is his.

3. This bicycle is mine.

4. The farm is not ours.

5. That hockey stick isnt yours.

6. I take care of the belongings that/which are mine.

7. She ironed only those clothes that/which were hers.

8. Eat only the tiffin that/which is yours.

C. 1. This dog isnt a German Shepherd. This is a Labrador.

2. That house is going to be sold. That is the one I want to buy.

3. These are Jain temples. These temples are famous for their
architecture.

4. How much is that painting? That will cost you five lakh rupees.

5. Those are frozen strawberries. These ones are fresh.

6. That is the way to the railway station. This road will take you to
Delhi Gate.

D. 1. himself
5. themselves
9. herself

2. herself
6. himself
10. themselves

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3. themselves
7. herself

4. ourselves
8. myself

E. Listening Skills

Play the audio track Listening Skills 1 from the CD or read out the
following sentences to the class.

1. The manager was himself absent from the conference.

2. My friend has saved enough money to buy a laptop for herself.

3. We cooked all the food ourselves.

4. You should count yourselves lucky you got off with paying a fine.

5. The girls must learn to defend themselves.

6. I myself failed to recognise my cousin.

7. Rita herself lost the key of the cupboard.

8. Sanjay is always praising himself.

Answer:
1. emphatic

4. reflexive

7. emphatic

2. reflexive
5. reflexive
8. reflexive

3. emphatic
6. emphatic

F. 1. Who
5. What

3. What
7. which

4. Which
8. What

2. Whose
6. Whose

G. Speaking Skills

Working in pairs, students have to take turns to ask personal information

about their partners using only interrogative pronouns. Then, they
should share the information with the class. Follow the sample given in
the grammar books.

H. Relative pronoun, the antecedent

1. that, the story

2. which, the coat 3. who, the students

4. which, the email

5. whom, the person

7. that, all the books

8. who, the man

6. whose, a woman

I. 1. Yesterday I saw a blind man who could make beautiful paintings.

2. The purse that/which I found under my bus seat is full of money.

3. The children laughed at Mary, whose sheep followed her to school.

4. We visited an old fort that/which was built in the fourteenth century.

5. The teacher scolded the children, who were making a lot of noise.

6. He told us a story which was really terrifying.

7. I want the phone which everyone has.

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8. We raised money to help those people whose houses were

destroyed in the flood.

Chapter 3: Adjectives
Warm Up
Students have to make sentences using the given adjectives both
attributively and predicatively. A couple of sample sentences are
provided below:
beautiful - What a beautiful sight! The scenery is so beautiful.

selfish - And so he was known as a selfish giant. That act proves that
he is very selfish.

A. Note: Answers may vary. Sample answers are provided.

1. sorrowful, awful

2. musical, accidental

3. likable, enjoyable

4. famous, joyous

5. troublesome, wholesome

6. careless, fearless

7. iconic, sarcastic

8. woven, mistaken

B. 1. notorious, expensive adjectives of quality

2. popular, large adjectives of quality

3. What interrogative adjective, my possessive adjective

4. Such demonstrative adjectives

5. gruesome adjective of quality

6. this demonstrative adjectives, broken-down adjective of quality

7. international, sports, physical adjectives of quality

8. its possessive adjective

C. Note: Answers may vary in sentences 1 and 4. Sample answers are

provided.

1. considerable
5. his

2. domestic
6. such

3. Which
7. its

4. muddy, foggy
8. What

D. Note: Answers may vary. Sample answers are provided.

1. many
6. First, etc.

2. Each
7. a lot of

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3. lots of/much, few

8. enough

4. every
9. some

5. Each

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any other small (town), Italian (coast), little coloured (houses),

their (beauty), other (buildings), interesting, unusual (something),
many, real (things), fishing (village), solid (walls), elaborate (stonework),
some (flowers), other (flowers), long (time), their (houses), bright (colours),
unusual (designs), elaborate (facades and balconies), their (homes),
this (style), small, simple (buildings), grand (buildings), a lot of (money)

F. Listening Skills

Play the audio track Listening Skills 2 from the CD or read out the
following sentences to the class.

1. Sneha finds it hard to make friends. This is because she feels

uncomfortable among people she doesnt know well. Some people
find her rude, but thats not the case.

2. Lalit wants to know everything about his classmates and

friends. He does not hesitate to ask overly personal questions to
get the information he wants.

3. Giti felt rather out of sorts one day. She was unable to concentrate
in class and focus on what the teacher was saying. She wondered
whether she was coming down with something.

4. Mohan is very full of energy. He is always the first to volunteer to

run an errand. His teacher and parents can always depend on
him to take on responsibilities.

5. Mrs. Rao keeps a watchful eye on the young employees in her

department and is always willing to lend them a helping hand,
even when they dont need or ask for it.
Answer: 1. (b) shy
4. (b) lively/(a) active

2. (c) prying
5. (c) officious

3. (a) unwell

G. Working in groups, students have to follow the instructions given in

the book and follow the sentences in the Listening Skills task as an
sample. You may play the audio/read out the sentences for ex. F again
to help students understand the style in which they have to frame the
descriptions.

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Chapter 4: Adjectives: Degrees of Comparison

Warm Up
A few sample sentences are provided:
1.
I am the best table tennis player in the class.
2.
Aria is faster at running than me.
A. bright brighter brightest, short shorter, shortest, long longer
longest, heavy heavier heaviest, dirty dirtier dirtiest, sad
sadder saddest, ugly uglier ugliest, pretty prettier prettiest, hot
hotter hottest, costly costlier costliest, famous more famous
most famous, high higher highest, lucky luckier luckiest, active
more active most active, broad broader broadest, beautiful
more beautiful most beautiful, fit fitter fittest, fine finer finest,
surprising more surprising most surprising, popular more popular
most popular
B. 3. Water is more necessary than food.

4. Rajni is the cleverest/most clever girl in our class.

5. A horse is stronger than a donkey.

6. Amitabh Bachchan is the most famous Indian actor.

7. Durian is the stinkiest/most stinky fruit in the world.

8. Mangoes are more delicious than oranges.

9. J.K. is a more popular writer than Jacqueline Wilson.

10. My grandmother is the wisest person in my family.

C. 1. best
6. easiest

2. greatest
7. heaviest

D. 1. oldest
5. farthest

3. beautiful
8. worse

2. Further
6. oldest

4. better
9. least

3. eldest/oldest
7. older

5. costlier
10. Many, more
4. further
8. farther

E. Speaking Skills

Students have to read the sample conversation in the book and carry out
the instructions. Focus on the correct use of the degrees of comparison.

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Chapter 5: Verbs
Warm Up
Students have to follow the instructions in the book and describe
themselves in 6 to 8 sentences. A sample is given in the book.
A. Reading Skills

The load was rather heavy, and I had had neither food nor rest since
the morning. I got along fairly till we came to Ludgate Hill, but by now
I was very tired. My feet slipped from under me, and I fell heavily to
the ground. Hunger and exhaustion seemed to beat all the breath out of
my body. I lay perfectly still and I thought I was going to die. I heard a
pitiful voice say, Oh, that poor horse! It is our fault. Someone came and
loosened the throat strap of my bridle, and undid the traces which kept
the collar so tight upon me. Some cold water was thrown over my head,
and some cordial was poured into my mouth, and something warm was
used to cover me.

In the evening I was sufficiently recovered to be led back to Skinners

stables. The farrier came and examined me very closely. He said that I
was suffering from overwork more than disease. If Skinner allowed me
to rest for six months, I would be completely healed and able to work
again.

B. Note: Answers will vary. A few sample sentences are provided.

1. The school canteen is closed over the weekend.

2. The senior students are going to visit the National Art Gallery.

C. Writing Skills

Students may use the guidelines provided in the book to develop the
paragraph. Encourage them to think of their own ideas as well. Pay
special attention to the correct usage of different verbs.

D. verb; direct object:

1. cut (transitive); her hand

2. blew (transitive); his whistle
3. looks (intransitive); -
4. woke (intransitive); -
5. am tempted (transitive, passive); to have (here, the infinitive works
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9. heals (transitive);

8. slept (intransitive); 10. eat (transitive); two main meals

E. Note: Students need to make their own sentences by adding an indirect

object to these transitive verbs. Sample answers are given below for
guidance.

2. I left a message for my father.

3. The band performed for the screaming crowd.

4. Nitin bought an acoustic guitar for himself.

5. He wrote a long letter to his old friend.

6. The doctor gave an injection to my little nephew.

7. The hostess served the food to the guests.

8. She gave her word to me.

9. My father ordered the food for my sister and me.

10. The courier delivered a package to us.

F. 1. finite
6. finite

2. finite
7. non-finite

3. non-finite
8. finite

4. non-finite
9. non-finite

5. finite
10. non-finite

G. Speaking Skills

Encourage students to let their imagination run wild and be very

creative. Remind them to use both finite and non-finite verbs in their
speech.

Formative Assessment 1
A. 1. leadership
5. friendship
9. truth
B. 1. herself
5. myself

2. wisdom
6. freedom
10. ability

3. happiness
7. purity
11. equality

2. myself
3. himself
6. yourself/yourselves

4. depth
8. death
12. laziness

4. themselves

C. 1. Which interrogative adjective

2. popular adjective of quality

3. those demonstrative adjective

4. My possessive adjective

5. such demonstrative adjective

6. many adjective of quantity

D. 1. worst
4. least

2. farthest
5. most

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3. oldest/eldest
6. best

E. verb; direct object

1. recommended; this book

3. set; some interesting problems
5. administered; polio drops

2. sold; spoilt eggs

4. was teaching; her cubs
6. ordered; breakfast

Life Skills

The students response to the situation will be subjective. They may

choose more than one of the options provided but must give a reason
for each of their choices. You may also encourage them to think of
solutions of their own.

Chapter 6: Tenses: Revision

A. 1. He/She cooks his/her own meals.

2. An elephant never forgets.

3. Do his/her children go to school?

4. A cat doesnt chase cars.

5. An auto-rickshaw makes a lot of noise.

6. Does a penguin lay eggs?

7. She/He always watches the news at nine.

8. He/She doesnt make good coffee.

B. 1. are doing
4. is moving
7. are you doing

2. is carrying
5. are you waiting
8. am tearing up

3. are treating
6. am waiting, is coming

C. 1. does, smell, is using

2. are, wearing, am going, do, want

3. is raining, doesnt have

4. do..understand, is saying

5. listen, are, thinking

6. Is..feeling, Is.. taking

7. borrows, remembers

D. 1. You ate too much.

2. She got up very early.

3. We left home at 8 oclock.

4. I didnt understand the question.

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5. Did she always wear white?

6. She didnt like cooking.

7. Raj often told lies.

8. I knew what she wanted.

9. The baby cried when it was hungry.

10. My grandmother lay down after lunch.

E. Reading Skills

regular verbs lived, started, composed, performed, achieved, died

irregular verbs was, began, gave, became, grew, went, lost, chose,
was, wrote, made

F. arrived, was waiting, was wearing, looked/ was looking, saw, waved,
was calling, came, asked, was arriving, wanted, took, ran, reached, was
pulling in
G. Note: Answers may vary. Sample answers are provided.

1. will enjoy

2. shall do

3. will accept

4. shall remember

5. will shatter

6. will scold

7. shall visit

8. will feel

9. will like

10. will earn

H. 1. shall be waiting

2. will rise

3. will play/will be playing

4. Will we do/Will we be doing

5. will be flying

6. will be preparing

7. will not be moving

8. will start

I. Listening Skills

Play the audio track Listening Skills 3 from the CD or read out the
following passage to the class. The students then have do as instructed
in the class.

Well, my name is Yu Tank and I speak many languages fluently

Malay, because my dads Malaysian, Mandarin Chinese, because
my mother is from China, and English, because I went to an English
school in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Thats where we
live. I speak a little of Arabic, too, and a bit of German. I think the
language I like the best is Chinese, because thats what I speak with
my friends. But I think Im much better at English than the other

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languages. I really want to travel to other countries in the future, then

my German, Arabic and English will get better. Listening is usually
the biggest problem for mepeople speak so fast!
Answer: live, is, is, is, learnt, went, speaks, likes, thinks, finds, speak
J. Speaking Skills

The students should engage in an open discussion. Remind them to use

different tenses in the conversation, especially the present and future
tenses.

Chapter 7: The Perfect Tenses

A. 2. The train from Amritsar has arrived on platform 8.

3. The company has bought replacement parts from Japan.

4. He has suggested some alternatives to the original proposal.

5. Our parents have taught us good social behaviour.

6. The government has announced a number of new development

projects.

7. My friend Amina has won the spelling bee contest.

B. 1. just

2. already 3. yet

C. 1. since

2. for

4. already

3. since 4. for

5. just

6. just

7. yet

5. for

6. since 7. for

D. have just received, has bought, have already shifted, stood, secured,
gave, has announced, has started
E. Note: Answers will vary. A few sample answers are provided for
guidance.

1. Nitin was happy because he had received a book.

2. Arushi was upset because she had fought with a friend.

3. The principal was pleased because the students had performed well.

F. 1. will have finished, reach

2. shall have visited, leave

3. will have sent

4. will have closed, comes

5. stops

6. will have retired, graduates

7. shall have finished, come

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G. has forgotten, have been waiting, has come, has walked, have already
placed, have been, have been trying, have not been, has even looked,
has been running
H. 1. had slept
4. had been helping
7. hadnt studied

2. had been waiting

5. had listened

3. hadnt rained
6. had not been walking

I. Listening Skills

Play the audio track Listening Skills 4 from the CD or read out the
following conversation to the class.

Nitin: Have you been to this restaurant before, Sneha?

Sneha: No, I havent. But I have heard that they serve the best South

Indian meals in town.

Girish: The food is certainly very good. I have eaten here a number
of times.

Sneha: I have decided to have a rava dosa. But I dont know what

drink to have.

Lucky: I have settled on watermelon juice. And I want a mixed

uttapam for my meal.

Sneha: Do they have fresh fruit juice?

Girish: I have had the fruit juice they serve here. I dont think its fresh.

Sneha: In that case I dont want the juice.

Nitin: What are you having, Girish? Have you made up your mind?

Girish: I had planned to order the North Indian thali, but Im not
sure whether I will be able to finish all the food.

Sneha: Why dont you take the South Indian thali? It will be lighter.

Girish: Youre right. I will have the South Indian thali.

Nitin: And Ill have the same. That completes our order.

Sneha: What about drinks?

Lucky: Many of the guests have ordered buttermilk. I think it must

be a specialty of this restaurant. Lets order the same.

Girish: Good idea.

Sneha: All right, call the waiter and give him our orders quickly. Im
famished.

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Answer: Nitin South Indian thali

Sneha a rava dosa, buttermilk

Girish South Indian thali, buttermilk

Lucky a mixed uttapam, buttermilk

J. Speaking Skills

Students have to work in groups and follow the instruction given in

the book. Focus on the use of the perfect and perfect continuous tenses.
Follow the sample in the book.

Chapter 8: Present Participles and Past Participles

Warm Up
tattered, amazing, learned, rolling, burnt, boiling

A. 1. worried
2. exciting
3. confusing 4. stolen 5. lost
6. disappointed 7. decorated 8. amazing 9. injured 10. forgotten
B. Note: Students have to make sentences of their own using six phrases
from exercise A.

A couple of sample sentences are provided:

The students were left puzzled after the confusing lecture on algebra.

It was an exciting race to watch as no one could guess who would

win.

C. 1. burnt
2. haunted
5. damaged 6. dancing

3. stolen
7. locked

4. disappearing
8. talking

D. 1. Knocking at the door, he demanded admission.

2. We saw a girl carrying a basket full of fruits.

3. Seeing no cars on the road, the old woman started to cross.

4. We saw a tiger chasing a deer.

5. Having been deceived/ Deceived by her brothers, she cut off all
relations with them.

6. We saw many apple trees in the orchard laden with fruit.

7. Driven by rain, the hikers took shelter under a tree.

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8. Having been cheated/ Cheated by his partner, Mohit suffered great

financial loss.

E. 1. Having hurt his leg, Taran stopped running.

2. Having been warned about the food, the villagers fled their homes.

3. Having lost a large amount of money, Sudhir gave up gambling.

4. Not having received a reply, I sent another letter.

5. Having alighted from the train, the passenger looked for a porter.

6. Having written two tests today, we are tired.

7. Not having slept for two days, Sabina wasnt able to concentrate.

F. Listening Skills

Play the audio track Listening Skills 5 from the CD or read out the
following conversation to the class. The students then should follow the
instructions in the book.

Tina: Akash, this sweet corn chowder is delicious. Can I have the
recipe?

Akash: Its a very simple recipe, Tina. You need 200 grams frozen sweet

corn, 2 vegetable stock cubes, half a litre of water, an onion,

2 teaspoons of oil and some basic ground spices.

Tina: I have noted down the ingredients. Please go on.

Akash: First, cut the onion finely. Then heat the oil in a large pan,
add the chopped onions and fry.

Tina: How long should I fry the onion?

Akash: A couple of minutes, until it turns a light golden colour. Now

add a teaspoon of cumin powder, half a teaspoon of salt and

freshly ground black pepper to taste. Fry the spices till aromatic.

Then add the sweet corn.

Tina: Dont I need to thaw the sweet corn?

Akash: No. It will thaw in the heated pan.

Tina: Please continue.

Akash: Stir the sweet corn till it is soft. In the meantime, heat water in

a pan and dissolve the stock cubes in the boiling water. Your

stock is ready.

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Tina: What next?

Akash: Pour the hot stock into the pan containing the sweet corn and

bring it to a boil. Then cover the pan and let the soup simmer for

about 10 minutes.

Tina: Is the chowder ready now?

Akash: Not quite. After 10 minutes, take the pan off the stove and let

the soup cool a little. Strain out half the liquid into a bowl.

Then use a handheld blender to blend the soup until the sweet

corn is chunky. Pour the reserved liquid back into the pan and

mix thoroughly. Taste for seasoning and add more salt or

pepper if required.

Tina: What type of garnishing can I use?

Akash: You can add grated cheese for added flavour or some

lightly crushed tortilla chips for crunch.

Tina: Thanks, Akash. Im going to make this tomorrow.

Akash: Youre welcome, Tina. Im so pleased you like it.

Answer:
Present participles boiling water

Past participles frozen sweet corn, ground spices, chopped onions,

ground black pepper, heated pan, reserved liquid, grated cheese,
crushed tortilla chips

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Students should team up in pairs and have a conversation about their

favourite dish/meal and its recipe. The focus is on using present and
past participles or participle phrases in the description. They may find
some expressions and phrases provided in the book helpful in this
activity.

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Chapter 9: Gerunds
Warm Up
Telling gerund, coming gerund, stealing gerund, leaking
present participle boiling present participle, reading, writing
gerunds, jogging gerund, annoying present participle
A. 1. smoking
5. winning
9. Listening

2. Asking, answering
6. fishing
10. bombing

3. spending
7. parking

4. dancing
8. Exercising

B. Note: Some answers may vary. Sample answers are provided.

1. playing
6. travelling

C. 1. using
6. going

2. having
7. going
2. to give
7. to drive

3. swimming
8. taking
3. waiting
8. to take up

4. going
9. going

5. reading
10. behaving

4. to see
9. laughing

5. to hear
10. to hear

D. Note: Answers will vary. A couple of sample sentences are provided.

1. Many people dislike watching live matches because of the

overcrowded stadiums.

2. Anil sent a card instead of making an effort to buy a gift.

E. Listening Skills

Play the audio track Listening Skills 6 from the CD or read out the
following interview to the class. The students then must follow the
instructions in the book.

Raman: Hello, everyone. Welcome to a new episode of Todays

India. Today, I am talking to Nidhi Narayan, the well-

known writer of childrens books.

Hello, Nidhi. How are you today?

Nidhi: Im fine, Raman, and looking forward to talking to you.

Raman: The pleasure is all mine, Nidhi. Ill begin by asking what

you are working on presently.

Nidhi: Actually, I am not writing a book at present. Currently, I am

more occupied with organising creative writing workshops

for school students.

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Raman: Of course, how could I forget? You have been running these

workshops for a couple of years now, havent you?

Nidhi:

Raman: Nidhi, do you think such workshops can really help students

to develop their creative writing abilities?

Nidhi:

Raman: Then I wish you, and all the students who enroll in the

workshops, all the best. Nidhi, thank you for coming to the

studio and talking to us. I am sure our listeners have thoroughly

enjoyed this programme.

Nidhi: Thank you, Raman. It has been lovely talking to you.

Thats right, Raman.As a writer of books for young adults, I enjoy

interacting with children. I have found that children are
very creative and have wonderful imagination. Unfortunately,
our educational curriculum tends to stifle this imagination.
Through my creative writing workshops, I hope to provide
budding writers and poets the opportunity to explore and
channel their imagination to create exciting works.

Why not? We have all heard of children excelling in acting or

music. How do they do this if not through practice? Writing is
another creative talent which blossoms the more it is practised.
That is what I hope to achieve in my workshops.

Answer:

(For the sake of clarity, the answers have also been underlined in the
listening text script above.)

talking (second sentence) participle, (fourth sentence) gerund, asking

gerund, organising gerund, writing gerund, interacting gerund,
budding participle, exciting participle, excelling participle, acting
gerund, writing - gerund

F. Speaking Skills

Working in groups, students have to follow the instructions in the

book. Focus on the use of gerunds in the activity. Sample questions are
provided in the book for guidance.

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Conduct a brainstorming session in class and draw up a list of hobbies.

Draw the students attention to the fact that the names of many hobbies
are gerunds, for example hiking, reading, dancing, etc.
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Chapter 10: Modal Verbs

A. 1. Could
2. would
6. shouldnt 7. should

3. couldnt
8. shouldnt

4. should
5. would
9. couldnt 10. should

B. 1. should
6. Would

2. would
7. should

3. could
8. could

4. should
9. Could

C. 1. couldnt
6. wouldnt

2. shouldnt
7. couldnt

3. shouldnt 4. couldnt 5. shouldnt

8. shouldnt 9. wouldnt 10. shouldnt

5. Should
10. should

D. Note: Students answers will vary. These are sample answers for
guidance.

1. they would have won the match.

2. you should have complimented the staff.

3. I would have invited her for dinner.

4. you would have saved time.

5. I could have finished the work much earlier

E. Listening Skills

Play the audio track Listening Skills 7 from the CD or read out the
following sentences to the class. The students should the follow the
instructions in the book.

1. You could buy a plasma TV if you can afford it.

2. He wouldnt listen to anyone and did just as he pleased.

3. She should keep interrupting the speaker though she was asked
not to.

4. Children couldnt watch this film as it is rated for adults only.

5. We should ask someone for directions before we lose our way.

6. He would take the job if it didnt pay so little.

7. I should give him a piece of my mind if I were you.

8. He couldnt help but overhear what they were saying.

Answer:
1. should
2.
5. 6.

3. would 4. shouldnt
7. would 8.

F. Speaking Skills

Working in pairs, students should start a conversation on any situation

given in the book and use modal verbs in their speech.

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G. Information Literacy Skills

Students should work in groups, find relevant information and make

a presentation on one of the topics given in the book, emphasising on
modal verbs and their negative forms.

Formative Assessment 2
A. 1. plays
4. are coming/will come

2. didnt drink
5. shall be moving

3. will open
6. began/had begun

B. have shown, have passed, (have) secured, has secured, has been, have
got, has won, has announced
C. 1. interesting
4. annoying

2. damaged
5. used

3. boring
6. challenging

D. 1. going
4. lying

2. to go
5. to defend

3. to lie
6. Defending

E. 1. Could
4. shouldnt

2. Shouldnt/Should
5. Would/Wouldnt

3. wouldnt
6. couldnt

Life Skills

The students response to the situation will be subjective. They may

choose more than one of the options provided but must give a reason
for each of their choices. You may also encourage them to think of
solutions of their own.

Summative Assessment 1
A. Note: Some answers may vary.

1. Eiffel Tower

B. 1. What

2. trouble

3. constellation

4. rice

5. denim

2. which

3. who

4. whom 5. whose

C. 1. Lemonade is a drink which is very refreshing.

2. I find it difficult to sleep in lights which are bright.

3. Sandip gave an excuse which was rather amusing, for his absence.

4. It is advisable not to eat food that is deep-fried.

5. Not all stones that glitter are diamonds. These are fake.

D. 1. The Red Fort is not as old as Purana Qila.

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3. I think blue is one of the most soothing colours.

4. Quinine has the most bitter taste.

5. The grandmother is older than her five siblings.

E. Note: Answers may vary. Sample answers are provided.

1. making

2. kidnapped

F. 1. are doing/were doing

4. are looking

3. to tell

4. sleeping

2. was carrying
5. was blowing

5. to give

3. was moving

G. Have you not been getting, have been feeling, Have you seen, have
been taking, has prescribed
H. 1. Feeling tired, the construction workers stopped work for the day.

2. Encouraged by his wife, Rajesh persevered with his new venture.

3. Having been refused membership by the residents club, we

started one of our own.

4. Taking pity on the mouse, the magician turned it into a cat.

5. The hungry fox saw a bunch of grapes hanging from a vine.

I. 1. Reading 2. watching 3. making/cooking 4. Making 5. Listening

J. 1. shouldnt

2. wouldnt

3. couldnt

4. shouldnt

5. wouldnt

Chapter 11: Interrogatives

A. 1. Do
6. Did

2. Does/Did
7. Do

3. Do
8. Does/Did

4. Did
9. Does

5. Do
10. Did

B. 1. Are you looking for a poster of Nelson Mandela?

2. Is this the way to the Dhyan Chand stadium?

3. Has/Hasnt she returned the DVD to the library?

4. Did the train arrive on time?

5. Will/Wont your sister tell you her secret?

6. Was your mother upset when you told her the news?

7. Had Sandhya forgotten your phone number?

8. Will they be travelling in Europe by Eurorail?

9. Does she have/Has she any idea what you are talking about?

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C. 1. isnt she
2. was it
3. arent you 4. didnt you 5. do you
6. havent they 7. wasnt it 8. wont she 9. do you
10. isnt it
3. dont you 4. hasnt she 5. didnt they
D. 1. doesnt she 2. is it
6. didnt you 7. isnt it 8. did I
9. doesnt she 10. werent they
E. Listening Skills

Play the audio track Listening Skills 8 from the CD or read out the
following conversation to the class. Students then have to follow the
instructions in the book.

RJ:

Purab: Hello, listeners. And thank you, Ravi, for inviting me to your
programme.

RJ:

Purab: Thats right. I came second in the show India Cooks. Dipali

Shaw won the competition.

RJ:
Thats right. But what makes your achievement unique is that

you are only fourteen years old. We want to hear all about your
success, dont we, listeners?

Good morning, listeners. This is your favourite RJ, Ravi, and I

am talking to Purab Kaul. Say hello to our listeners, Purab.

Its my pleasure. Purab, you recently won second place in a very

popular reality show, havent you?

Purab: The participants are usually experienced home cooks or trained

cooks. I was very happy to be selected in the long list of 50
competitors.

RJ:

Purab: It sure was. My name was the last to be announced. When they

finally said my name, I almost broke down.

RJ:

Purab: Thank you. I tried my best to remain calm and confident so that

I could do my best in the kitchen.

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And when your name was announced in the top 20, that was an
exciting moment, isnt that?

All of us saw that on TV, didnt we? But then onwards, you were
among the most confident cooks on the show.

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RJ:

You are the only competitor who didnt face even one elimination
round. Thats right, isnt it?

Purab: Yes. Some competitors put in their best effort in the elimination
round, wont they? So Im glad I didnt have to face them in a

one-on-one round.

RJ:
What about the finale? Some viewers felt that the challenge was

unfair. The dishes you were asked to make were really
complicated, werent they?

Purab: I wouldnt say it was unfair, do you? Everyone is aware that the

judges expect the best from the participants. And in the finale,

Dipali was the best cook.

RJ:

Purab: Thank you, Ravi.

Thats very generous of you. But there can be no doubt that your
achievement is amazing.

Answer: havent you (correct answer: didnt you), dont we, isnt that
(correct answer: wasnt it), didnt we, isnt it, wont they (correct answer:
didnt they), werent they, do you (correct answer: would you)
F. Speaking Skills

Students have to play the game Twenty Questions and follow the
instructions given. The focus is on interrogatives. Sample questions are
provided in the book.

G. Information Literacy Skills

You could ask students to work in groups to do the activity. Suggest the
maximum time for each presentation and fix a day for the presentations.

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Chapter 12: Prepositions

A. 1. up
2. in
3. in
4. in, from
5. of
6. against
7. in
8. from
9. for
10. through/to 11. with
12. at
13. for
14. on
15. of, on/upon 16. around/round
17. along, for, to/across 18. towards 19. with
20. of, by
B. 1. off
5. beside
9. without
13. through
17. among

2. through
6. about
10. after
14. off
18. without

3. under
7. among
11. under
15. along
19. across

4. since
8. behind
12. behind
16. across
20. after

C. 1. about
5. for
9. from
13. of
17. for

2. for
6. on/upon
10. to
14. to
18. at

3. on
7. in
11. of
15. at
19. of

4. for
8. to
12. for
16. of
20. at

D. Listening Skills

Play the audio track Listening Skills 9 from the CD or read out the
following conversation to the class. The students then have to follow the
instructions in the book.

Amit: Can you tell me how to get to the Central Post Office?

Benjy: Do you mean the one near the Clock Tower?

Amit: Thats right.

Benjy: Oh, thats very simple. Keep walking along this road and go

past the bank till you come to the traffic signal. Then walk across

this road.

Amit: Cant I cross the road here?

Benjy: As you can see, theres no pavement on the opposite side. If

you cross now, you will have to walk on the road.

Amit: All right. Where do I go after crossing?

Benjy: After the crossing, take the second road going to the left. You will

now be on Deen Dayal Marg. Go straight until you see the

childrens hospital on your right. What is it called oh, yes

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Max Hospital. From there, take a right turn and keep walking
down the street. The Clock Tower is at the end of the street.

Amit: Is the Central Post Office next to it?

Benjy: No, its on the other side. You can cut through the roundabout in

front of the Clock Tower and youll be right in front of the

Central Post Office.

Amit: Thanks for the directions. I dont think Ill be able to

remember all of it, so Id better take an auto.

Answer:
1. near

2. traffic signal

3. left

4. at 5. at 6. through

E. Speaking Skills

Students have to follow the instructions given in the book. The focus
is on the use of appropriate prepositions in the conversation. A sample
conversation is provided in the book.

F. 1. adverb
5. preposition
9. adverb

2. preposition
6. preposition
10. preposition

3. preposition
7. adverb

4. adverb
8. preposition

Chapter 13: Conjunctions: Revision

A. 1. and
6. or

2. or
7. but

B. 2. since reason
5. though contrast
8. but contrast
C. 1. because

2. and

3. but
8. and/yet

4. so/and
9. yet

3. if condition
6. unless condition
9. because reason
3. but

5. yet
10. so

4. while sequence
7. and addition
10. until time

4. before

5. so

6. If

2. If
3. so
4. because
D. 1. or
5. yet
6. When 7. Although/Though 8. not only, but also
9. as/although 10. Unless
E. Note: Sample answers are provided. Students may use any of the
conjunctions of contrast of their choice, depending on the sentence.

1. Although they batted poorly, they won the match.

2. The shopkeeper was selling the goods at a huge discount, yet

nobody bought them.

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3. Though Mr. Sharma gets a low salary, he does not want to leave

the job.

4. Two policemen ran after the thief, but they could not catch him.

5. Although Rohit doesnt make a lot of money, he is happy with his life.

6. Although Poonam lost her biology notes, she scored high marks in

the paper.

7. The food in this restaurant is excellent, but the service is terrible.

8. I have never been to Darjeeling, though I have family living there.

9. It is a silly comedy, yet people are queuing up to buy tickets.

10. In spite of Romi being a careful driver, she has had a few accidents.

F. Reading Skills

but contrast , while sequence, despite contrast, and addition,

as reason, yet contrast, before sequence, if condition, and
addition, unless condition
G. Information Literacy Skills

Students have to follow the instructions in the book to prepare a

presentation on one of the topics given. Focus on the use of conjunctions
of addition and contrast. A sample is given in the book for guidance.

Chapter 14: Complex Sentences

Warm Up
I went to bed early, Someone took away the large poster of Sachin from
my room, Kishore insisted on going for a run, Our team lost the match,
She did not tell her family, there was pin-drop silence in the room
A. 1. b.

2. e.

B. 1. until
6. as soon as

3. h.
2. in order to
7. though

4. f.

5. a.

3. unless
8. as if

6. c.
4. before
9. because

7. d.

8. g.

5. wherever
10. If

C. Note: Answers may vary. Sample answers are provided.

1. I am not talking to Rani because she made a rude comment about

my new dress.

2. On Friday we had dinner at McDonalds as it is my favourite fast

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3. My brother spilt milk on the floor when he was running with a

glass of milk in his hand.

4. As I joined the cast of the play only today, I have not participated in
a full rehearsal yet.

5. I loved the new comedy, whereas my friends were bored.

6. Since the dress has been worn, we cannot refund the money.

7. The workers cannot leave because they have not finished their work.

8. I make sure all the doors are locked before I go to bed.

9. After he released the handbrake, the car started moving.

10. Even though it may be cold outside, I am not wearing a jacket

over my dress.

D. Listening Skills
Play the audio track Listening Skills 10 from the CD or read out the
following passage to the class. Since the passage is quite lengthy,
suggest that the students may work in pairs or groups.

In India, Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) are fishing nets that
are fixed land installations for fishing. While commonly known as
Chinese fishing nets in India, the more formal name for such nets
is shore operated lift nets. Huge mechanical contrivances hold out
horizontal nets of 20 metres or more across. Each structure is at least
10 metres high and comprises a cantilever with an outstretched net
suspended over the sea and large stones suspended from ropes as
counterweights at the other end. Each installation is operated by a
team of up to six fishermen. While such nets are used throughout
coastal southern China and Indochina, in India they are mostly found
in the state of Kerala, where they have become a tourist attraction.
The name arises because they are unusual in India and different from
usual fishing nets used in India.

The system is balanced so that the weight of a man walking along

the main beam is sufficient to cause the net to descend into the sea.
The net is left for a short time, possibly just a few minutes, before it
is raised by pulling on ropes. The catch is usually modest: a few fish
and crustaceans which may be sold to passers-by within minutes.

Rocks, each 30 cm or so in diameter, are suspended from ropes of

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different lengths. As the net is raised, one-by-one the rocks come to

rest on a platform thereby keeping everything in balance.

The Chinese fishing nets have become a very popular tourist

attraction, their size and elegant construction is photogenic while the
slow rhythm of their operation is hypnotic. In addition, catches can
be purchased individually and need be taken only a short distance to
a street entrepreneur who will cook it.

Answer: The subordinate clauses are underlined and the subordinating

conjunctions are printed in bold in the above text.
E. Information Literacy Skills

Students have to follow the instructions in the book.

Chapter 15: Noun Clauses

A. 2. We heard that he had died.

3. Why he failed is unknown.

4. We expect that his performance will improve.

5. I know how trustworthy he is.

6. He confessed that he was guilty.

7. Where they were meeting was known to the police.

8. I do not believe what he says.

9. The sailor told us where the wind was blowing from.

10. His friends hoped that he would recover.

B. 2. Mr. Rao expects that he will meet the minister tomorrow.

3. He admitted that he stole the money.

4. I overheard everything that they said.

5. He confessed that he was guilty.

6. We dont know where they are hiding.

7. I requested that they help me.

8. The police has long suspected that he was involved in smuggling.

9. It is said that he is a multi-millionaire.

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10. You cannot plead that you are ignorant of the law.

C. Note: Sample answers are provided. Students may use different

reporting verbs.

2. Could you tell me when the next bus leaves?

3. Do you know where Riya was last night?

4. Tell me what you want for dinner.

5. Can you guess why the woman is smiling?

6. Could you tell me how you solved the problem?

7. Do you know where that boy lives?

8. Do you know what the new teachers name is?

9. Can you please tell me where the nearest supermarket is?

10. Tell me whom you were speaking to earlier.

D. 2. I am sure that he is lying to you.

3. She still holds on to the belief that he isnt dead.

4. I dont know how many people are coming to the meeting.

5. I presume that you are going with him.

6. We must be grateful that she hasnt made a complaint.

7. Have you forgotten that Tanyas coming around tonight?

8. I dont know if she has passed her exams.

9. She is very angry that he didnt tell her the truth.

10. That she may be good enough for the job remains doubtful.

E. Listening Skills

Play the audio track Listening Skills 11 from the CD or read out the
following passage to the class. The students then have to complete the
sentences in the book using noun clauses.

In Tamil Nadu, during the nine days of Navratri (or Dussehra),

there is a festival of dolls known as Bommai Golu. Households are
decorated with a variety of dolls that are neatly arranged and placed
on steps. The number of steps is usually an odd number3, 5 or
7depending on ones capacity, interest and the number of dolls
available. The collection of dolls comprise mostly idols of different
gods, depending on ones faith and upbringing, along with miniature

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dolls of birds, animals, people, fruits, vegetables and lots of other

everyday objects. What is most interesting is to note the similarities
and differences in the collection of dolls across households and
families.

This is also an occasion for women and young girls to show off their
talents and creativity by drawing elaborate designs on the floor also
called rangoli. People visit each other to see the golus displayed in
their friends houses. When visitors leave, they are given sweets,
small gifts and a special dish made of chickpeas.

Answer:

1. Bommai Golu is a unique festival that is celebrated during the nine

days of Navratri (or Dusshera).

2. The number of steps on which the dolls are displayed depends on

how many dolls are available.

3. Along with dolls of gods and goddesses people display toys that
are miniature dolls of birds, animals, people, fruits, vegetables and
lots of other everyday objects.

4. The speaker finds it interesting how similar and different the

collection of dolls across households and families is.

5. By creating elaborate rangoli, girls show how much talent and

creativity they possess.

Speaking Skills

Students should conduct a conversation with their friends on the topic

given in the book. The emphasis in speech should lie on the use of noun
clauses.

Formative Assessment 3
A. 1. Have
4. Have

2. Does
5. Arent

3. Was
6. Is

B. 1. with of
4. for to

2. to with
5. of from

3. with in
6. about into

C. 1. Although Vishnu apologized several times, Aruna wouldnt speak

to him.

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3. The children wanted to have ice cream as well as gulab jamun.

4. Ravin is not only intelligent but also hard working.

5. Delhi is an interesting city to visit as long as you overlook the traffic

problem.

6. The speaker was both boring and pompous.

D. 1. I saw a dog that was wounded.

2. The girl who is sitting next to Sandip is his sister.

3. I was the first person who reached the spot.

4. Gargi said that she would like to rejoin her former office.

5. We need a house that is large enough for our family.

6. The warden is the person who can solve this problem.

E. 1. I dont know what kind of a battery this is.

2. I am not sure which chapter we are on.

3. Scientists claim that they will find a cure for cancer.

4. Could you tell me where the bookstore is?

5. Do you remember how long you stayed in Dubai?

6. The grocer claims that he sells only fresh produce.

Life Skills

The students response to the situation will be subjective. They may

choose more than one of the options provided but must give a reason
for each of their choices. You may also encourage them to think of
solutions of their own.

Chapter 16: Relative Clauses

A. 1. who
6. whose

2. which
7. which/that

3. whose
8. who

4. who
9. which

5. which

B. 1. which is the capital of India non-defining relative clause

2. that my mother wore on her wedding day defining relative clause

3. who built the The Taj Mahal in the memory of his wife non defining relative clause

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4. that bit my neighbours son defining relative clause

5. who has acted in many films non-defining relative clause

6. in which my grandfather grew up defining relative clause

7. whose job involves a lot of travelling non-defining relative clause

8. that we have just purchased defining relative clause

9. who arrested the notorious smuggler defining relative clause

10. who is known as the fastest man on Earth non-defining relative

clause

C. 2. This is the chair (that/which) the carpenter repaired last week.

3. She is married to a man who is much older than her.

4. She is the friend who helped me with my homework.

5. This is the swimming pool in which I learnt to swim as a child.

6. That is my neighbour whose wife is a famous actress.

7. The doctor who examined me last Friday was very attentive.

8. The woman whose car had been stolen called the police.

9. The restaurant (which/that) we went to last week was very

expensive.

10. The documentary (that/which) I saw on Egypt last night was very
interesting.

D. 2. Robert Pattinson, who is an actor, plays Edward Cullen in the

Twilight saga.

3. Nandan Nilekani, who was the CEO of Infosys, was appointed as

the chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India in 2009.

4. Arun Yadav, whose son topped the civil service examination, is

our canteen supervisor.

5. The Taj Mahal, which was built by Shah Jahan, is the most

beautiful building in the world.

6. The iPod Classic, which has now been discontinued, was released
in 2002 by Apple./The iPod Classic, which was released in 2002 by


Apple, has been discontinued.

7. Our dog, who is a black Labrador, is a good companion and a

watchdog.

8. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, which was written by Mark

Twain, is one of the best books written for children.

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9. My brother, who is staying with us presently, acts in television shows.

10. You must read the plays of Shakespeare, who is called the Bard of
Avon.

E. Reading Skills
.. in which 11 countries participated, .. which is held after every four
years, ..that were earlier ruled by the British Empire,.. in which all
the athletes and officials can converse with each other in English, ..
which were hosted by Delhi in 2010, .. which began on 3 October 2010
at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, .. which was the official mascot of the
Games..
F. Writing Skills

Students have to follow the instructions in the book to write about a

person they admire. A sample is provided in the book for guidance.

G. Information Literacy Skills

Students have to research on one of the topics given in the book and
make a presentation.

Chapter 17: Adverbial Clauses

A. 1. Since
6. After

2. so that
7. as soon as

3. Although
8. because

4. before
9. so that

5. Though
10. If

B. 1. As it was a long weekend adverbial clause of reason

2. Though the water was cold adverbial clause of contrast

3. As soon as the film star appeared adverbial clause of time

4. .. so that I can see if it needs alteration? adverbial clause of purpose

5. If facts dont fit your theory adverbial clause of condition

6. .. because she doesnt have a PAN card adverbial clause of reason

7. .. until someone breaks his record adverbial clause of time

8. .. provided that you finish your work adverbial clause of ondition

9. While you wait adverbial clause of time

10. .. unless you toe the line adverbial clause of condition

C. Note: Answers may vary. Sample answers are provided.

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1. We watched the mynahs while they raised their young in our

guava tree.

2. Brinda likes to get up early so that she is not late for work.

3. Sohail donated his suits to charity even though he has worn them

for only a year.

4. The traffic was held up because a major accident had occurred on

the road.

5. Ice hockey players wear protective clothing so that they dont get
injured.

6. Though whales and dolphins live in the oceans, they are

mammals, not fish.

7. If you want to buy an SUV, you will have to pay a higher road tax.

8. After you allow the iron to heat up, you can iron cotton clothes.

9. Although Sneha likes to socialise, her husband dislikes going out

and meeting people.

10. You can go for a party at your friends place provided that you
return by 10 p.m.

D. 1. so that/in order that 2. so that/in order that 3. so that/in order that

4. lest
5. so that/in order that 6. lest
7. so that/in order that 8. so that/in order that 9. lest
11. so that/in order that
E. Listening Skills

Play the audio track Listening Skills 12 from the CD or read out the
following passage to the class. Students then have to do as instructed in
the book.

A thunderstorm is a storm with lightning and thunder. It is usually

accompanied by strong winds, heavy rain and sometimes hail.

Thunderstorms occur only while these three conditions are met:

moisture to form clouds and rain; warm air that rises rapidly;
and, finally, something that will lift the air such as sea breezes or
mountains.

It is estimated that around 1,800 thunderstorms occur across our

planet every day. Despite their small size, thunderstorms can be
dangerous. This is since thunderstorms produce lightning, which can

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kill livestock and people and damage property. In fact, lightning kills
and injures more people each year than hurricanes and tornadoes.

Thunder is caused by lightning. When a lightning bolt travels from

the cloud to the ground, it opens up a little hole in the air called a
channel. Once the light is gone, the air collapses back into the channel
and creates a sound wave that we hear as thunder. The reason we see
lightning before we hear thunder is because light travels faster than
sound. If you hear the sound of thunder, then lightning will surely
follow.

Hail is produced when small water droplets are caught in the updraft
of a thunderstorm. These water droplets are lifted higher and higher
into the sky unless they freeze into ice. Once they become heavy, they
start to fall. Minute hailstones get caught in the updraft again, collect
more water and get bigger. As they are lifted up high in the sky, they
freeze and fall. This happens over and over again until the hailstone
is too heavy, and then it falls to the ground.

Answer: 1. while when

4. when

2. despite
5. because

3. since - because
6. unless until

F. Speaking Skills

Students have to follow the instructions in the book. A sample is

provided in the book for guidance.

G. Writing Skills

Note: Answers will vary. A sample sentence for each kind of adverbial
clause is provided.

Adverbial clause of time Until I hear more news from the company, I
wont tell my family about the job offer.

Adverbial clause of reason I couldnt wake up on time because I spent

all night reading the latest book by Amitav Ghosh.

Adverbial clause of purpose Paul walked on tiptoe so that his father

didnt wake up and see him eating up all the ice-cream in the fridge.

Adverbial clause of contrast While Tiny loved going on walks, she

dreaded all other types of exercise.

Adverbial clause of condition If I dont start coming in on time, I will

soon be asked not to come at all.

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Chapter 18: Conditional Sentences

A. 1.

2. Unless you take an umbrella, youll get wet.

3. Hell fail his exam unless he studies.

4.

5.

6. They wont let you in unless you wear a tie.

7.

8. Unless it rains this August, there will be water shortage.

9. In the old days people never travelled unless they had to.

10. You wont be able to sleep better unless you stop drinking coffee

before going to bed.

B. 1. Unless
6. unless
C. 1. would call
5. would like
9. would throw

2. if
7. unless

3. unless
8. if

2. might reach
6. would build
10. might agree

D. 1. had left
3. would/could have won
5. wouldnt have minded
7. had bought
9. had stayed

4. If
9. If

5. if
10. unless

3. could open
7. would not be

4. would clean
8. would help

2. would have been

4. had completed
6. could have skated
8. could have got
10. could have sung

E. Listening Skills

Play the audio track Listening Skills 13 from the CD or read out
the following sentences to the class. The students then have to do as
instructed in the book.

1. If I won five million dollars in a lottery,

2. If we were born in the twenty third century,

3. If dinosaurs still lived,

4. If the hippopotamus lived on land,

5. If the giant panda were not endangered,

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If you were a computer expert,

7.

If mobile phones didnt exist,

8.

If we had no electricity for a week,

Answer: (in the correct order) 3, 1, 7, 4, 5, 2, 8, 6

F. Speaking Skills

Students have to follow the instructions in the book to ensure the

practical application and understanding of conditional sentences and
the different types of conditional clauses.

Chapter 19: Active and Passive Voice

A. 1. Students are expected to get good results.

2. An honest person is respected by everyone.

3. Is a new bag required?

4. Why is money wasted by him?

5. Those men are being watched by the policeman.

6. The trees are being cut down.

7. How is the money being arranged by you?

8. This painting has been made by my sister.

9. The application has already been submitted by me.

10. Who has the gold medal been won by in the swimming
competition?

B. 1. A 100 runs were scored by him in one innings.

2. I was disturbed by a screeching sound.

3. The venue was not liked by her.

4. When was the information sent by you?

5. Good work was being done by them.

6. The patients were being attended upon by some doctors.

7. Where was the football match being played by them?

8. The criminals had already been arrested by the police.

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9. Such a loss had never been suffered by the exporter.

10. The result had just been declared.

C. 1. The fields will be ploughed with modern technology by the farmers.

2. The victory will be celebrated by the army.

3. Will I be helped by anyone?

4. Who will it be done by?

5. The message will have been received by him by this evening.

6. The lines will already have been learnt by her.

7. The new policy will have been announced by the government.

8. The admissions will have been closed today.

D. 1. This medicine should be taken twice a day.

2. The property must not be damaged.

3. The car should not have been parked on the road by you.

4. A scholarship may be won by her.

5. Can this table be reserved for us?

6. The exhibition could have been held in Kolkata.

7. The roads ought to have been repaired by the municipality.

8. Shouldnt a farewell present be given to Mrs. Naraini?

E. Listening Skills

Play the audio track Listening Skills 14 from the CD or read out the
following description of an experiment to the class. Students then have
to do as instructed in the book.

A large strip of cotton wool is soaked with water.

It is placed at the base of an open container.

A few chana, rajma or moong seeds are then put on the cotton
wool.

The container is kept in a place that gets sunlight and air.

The cotton wool is sprinkled with water every day to keep it

moist.

After a few days you will notice a thin white shoot emerging from
some of the seeds.

This shows that the seeds have started to germinate.

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 Answer:

1. You will soak a large strip of cotton wool with water.

2. You will place it at the base of an open container.

3. You will now put a few chana, rajma or moong seeds on the cotton
wool.

4. You will keep the contained in a place that gets sunlight and air.

5. You will sprinkle the cotton wool with water every day to keep it moist.

F. Writing Skills

It has been decided by the Delhi Government to follow the example

of Hyderabad and Greater Noida for acting against constructions that
violate building bylaws. One of the steps being considered by it is hiking
the monthly water and power tariff of the owners of such properties.

Provisions in water and electricity tariff as well as property tax have

been incorporated by Hyderabad to penalise unsafe constructions by
way of high charges. This has helped in ensuring compliance with the
safety norms.

Only licensed builders are allowed to carry out construction adhering

to building bylaws in Hyderabad. Any violation of the provisions leads
to cancellation of the builders license.

G. Speaking Skills

Note: Students should follow the instructions in the book. A few sample
humorous answers for each situation (at an office, a restaurant, a zoo,
etc.) are provided.

At an office

1. They have not been typed because the electricity has been cut off due
to non-payment of bills.

2. Distribution of salaries has been delayed due to lack of funds.

At a restaurant

1. No, the tables have not yet been cleared of the breakfast dishes.

2. We were not asked to clean them, sir.

At a zoo

1. The water was thrown by the monkey at the visitors.

2. The tiger has been put on a strict diet as it is gaining weight.

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At a hotel

1. The beds have been slept in by the guests.

2. I think they have been taken away by the last guests.

Chapter 20: Direct and Indirect Speech

A. 1. Sneha said that she was/had been watching a comedy show at night.

2. Varun said that he had seen the accident at the corner of Patel Road.

3. Mitali said that she was going to have a wonderful time in Shillong.

4. The man said that he has apple orchards in Simla and Manali. (the
simple present tense does not get converted as this is a statement of
fact)

5. The twins said that they loved the presents they got on their
birthday.

6. Raghav said that as a young boy he had collected stamps.

7. Mother said that she had sold my old desktop for 3,000 rupees.

8. The doctor said that I would feel much better tomorrow.

9. Parul said that her father had taught her to swim.

10. Mukul said that he had been staying up late to watch the World
Cup matches.

11. Loveleen said that she is interested in travelling to other countries.

(statement of fact)

12. Grandfather told the doctor that he takes his medicines regularly.
(statement of fact)

13. The manager announced that every employee would get a hundred
percent bonus.

14. Saina said that she hopes to win a gold medal for her country.

15. Ali shouted that he didnt believe a word of what I said.

B. 1. Mother told me not to disturb her as she was busy.

2. Gita screamed at me to leave her alone.

3. I pleaded with him/her to listen to me.

4. The judge ordered to call the next witness.

5. The woman requested me to get her a pot of tea and a plate of

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 sandwiches.

6. Poorti suggested that we could go swimming.

7. The receptionist told me to take a seat unti she called my name.

8. The teacher ordered me to be quiet and do my own work.

9. The doctor asked me to take a deep breath and hold it.

10. Maya requested me to return a book to the library.

C. 1. Ravi said that they would donate money and food to charity.
2. My friend said that I should get my eyes checked.
3. The zoo worker said that I mustnt put my hands through the bars.
4. Nina advised me that I ought to call my sister and apologise for my
behaviour.
5. My friend said that I neednt get food from the canteen and that I
could share with her/him.
6. Renu said that I could ask for anything and she would be happy to
oblige.
7. I said that I couldnt possibly ask for such a huge favour.
8. Mother said that I must call my grandfather and wish him on his
birthday.
9. Hiten said that I mustnt tell anyone what he had told me.

10. Kajal said that she would like to stay home as her friends might

drop in.

D. 1. He asked me if I am a singer.
2. The prince asked the girl if she came from China.

3. The poor man asked if none of us would help him.

4. I asked if he/she/they didnt know the way home.

5. The judge enquired of the prosecutor if there were any other

witnesses.

6. The wife demanded of her husband if he had forgotten his promise.

7. I asked my mother if she went to the market that day.

8. The children asked their father if they would go on a vacation that year.

9. The teacher questioned if anyone knew where Rohan was.

10. Vijay asked his friend if he had checked his mail that day.

11. He asked me if I could solve the problem.

12. My friend asked if we should offer to help them.

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13. The children asked their teacher if they had to do the work right
then.

14. I asked my sister if she could sew a button for me.

15. The receptionists asked me if she could have my phone number.

E. 1. He asked me when I intended to make the payment.

2. The little girl asked me which way she should go.

3. The man asked the kind what he had done to deserve so severe a
punishment.

4. The manager asked the coach who the best player in the team was.

5. She asked which one her seat was.

6. The police asked the lady where she usually keeps/kept her
jewellery.

7. I asked my mother when her flight would arrive in Amsterdam.

8. The Pied Piper asked the mayor what he could do for him.

9. The people asked who he was and what he wanted.

10. The man taking the survey asked me when I was born.

11. The father asked his daughter what she had decided to study in
college.

12. My mother asked the guests how much sugar he/she wanted/

would like in his/her coffee.

13. The quizmaster asked who the prime minister of Japan is.

14. I asked my grandmother when she was coming to visit us.

15. My father asked me why I was/had been looking so grumpy.

F. Listening Skills

Play the audio track Listening Skills 15 from the CD or read out
the following conversation to the class. Students then have to do as
instructed in the book.

Mila: Did you have a pleasant flight, Nani?

Nani: What did you say?

Rishi: Nani, Mila asked had you a pleasant flight.

Nani: Yes, dear. It was very comfortable.

Rishi: Did they serve breakfast on the flight?

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Nani: Fight! Why would I fight?

Mila: Not fight, Nani. Rishi wants to know whether they served you

breakfast on the plane.

Nani: Yes, they served breakfast but we had to pay for it. I just had a

cup of tea.

Rishi: Arent you feeling hungry?

Nani: Yes, I was angry. They shouldnt make passengers pay extra

for breakfast.

Rishi: I agree, they shouldnt. But what I asked was are you feeling
hungry.

Nani: Yes, I am quite hungry.

Mila: Shall we stop somewhere for a meal? Either at Haldiram or

Saravana Bhavan?

Nani: You are taking me to the Rashtrapati Bhavan?

Mila: No, Nani. I asked if we should to stop for a meal at Haldiram

or Saravana Bhavan.

Nani: No, dear. Im tired. I got up at 4.30 in the morning to catch the
flight. Lets go home. Can you make moong-dal khichddi? Id


like to have that for lunch.

Mila: Im sorry, I didnt catch what you said.

Rishi: Nani wants to know can you make moong-dal khichddi. Nani,

we will make whatever you want to have. We are both good
cooks.

Answer:

Mila asked had you a pleasant flight. Mila asked if you had a
pleasant flight.

But what I asked was are you feeling hungry. But what I asked was
if you are feeling hungry.

I asked if we should to stop for a meal I asked if we should stop

for a meal

Nani wants to know can you make moong-dal khichddi. Nani wants
to know if you can make moong-dal khichddi.

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G. Speaking Skills
Students have to follow the instructions given. They may refer to the
sample provided in the book for guidance.

Chapter 21: Punctuation

A. 1. We will be driving through Assam, Tripura and Meghalaya.
2. The ball bounced down the stairs, out the door and across the
street.
3. He tells himself every day that the day was miserable, that he
should have stayed in bed, that tomorrow will be better.
4. The man stopped, looked around and darted for cover.
5. I have only seen his pictures in magazines, on television and in
posters.
6. The only way to get rich overnight is to win a lottery, rob a bank or
have a wish granted by a fairy godmother.
7. In the airport canteen, we noticed the dirty tables, the overworked
waiters and the exorbitant price of the food.
8. Singing, clapping their hands and dancing, the children followed
the Pied Piper.
9. Shakespeare wrote different types of plays including comedies,
tragedies and historical.
10. Stair climbing, stationary cycling and treadmill are some aerobic
exercises everyone can do.
B. 1. My address is 19A, Chittaranjan Park, 2nd Floor, New Delhi
110019.
2. I would like to introduce you to Dr. Nita Hazarika, Principal,
Regional College of Nursing.
3. Having written the letter, I was not sure whether to post it.
4. Oddly enough, my mother and mother-in-law have the same first
name.
5. The hot, muggy, stifling weather has continued for many days.
6. The institute offers courses in advertising, marketing, fashion
designing, and public relations.
7. In the heat of the summer afternoon, our air conditioner stopped
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8. Dont be scared, it was just a bad dream, the mother consoled the
child.
9. The new manager is not very experienced, nor is he fully qualified.
10. Rupam, who is your husbands niece, is the black sheep of the family.
C. 1. A new boys hostel is under construction.
2. The grocers shop is round the corner.
3. Mens perfume usually has a stronger smell than womens.
4. The soldiers helmets are of the same colour.
5. Goas beaches are very popular with tourists.
6. Ladies handbags are sold here.
7. This New Years Eve I am going to stay home.
8. The carpenters tools are in the box.
9. We have two weeks holiday in September.
10. It is Myras last year as secretary of the club.
D. 1. Im 2.
3. Lets
4. eleven oclock 5.
6.

7. maam
8. Whats, Whyre 9. Someones
10.
E. 1. Hello! said Divya to the new girl.
2.
You look tired, said Mother.
3.
Can I help you? the receptionist asked.
4.
I cant bear the pain, the woman screamed.
5.
Come here, said Grandma. I want to see how much you have
grown.
6.
Is that my phone? asked Daniel. I thought Id lost it.
7.
Run! shouted Shubham. The bull is after us.
8.
I know what I want for my birthday, said Tina, a brand new car.
9.
There is someone asking for you, I told my father. Shall I tell him
you are out?
10.
What an amazing view! the woman said. One could never get tired
of it.
F. Are you tired, Heidi? asked her companion.
No, but I am hot, answered the child.
We shall soon get to the top now. You must walk bravely on a little
longer and take good long steps, and in another hour we shall be there,
said Dete, in an encouraging voice.
They were now joined by a kind-looking woman, who walked on ahead
with Dete.
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Where are you off to with the child? asked the woman who had just
joined the party. I suppose it is the child your sister left?

Yes, answered Dete. I am taking her up to Uncle where she must stay.

Formative Assessment 4
A. 1. whose
4. whom/who

2. which
5. which

3. who
6. that/which

B. 1. until the strike is called off adverbial clause of time

2. If Samuel came adverbial clause of condition

3. Since we are running late adverbial clause of reason

4. so that you dont get tired while hiking adverbial clause of purpose

5. because they have been outdoors all day adverbial clause of reason

6. In spite of strict poaching laws adverbial clause of contrast

C. 1. if

2. if

3. unless

4. unless

5. If

6. Unless

D. 1. Can the meal be sent to my room?

2. The championship may not be won by our team.

3. Seatbelts must be worn by all passengers.

4. My mail will be forward to my new address (by them).

5. The consignment could not be dispatched (by us) yesterday.

6. A complaint should be lodged (by us).

E. 1. She asked if I had ever been to Kerela.

2. She asked me where I had got my tennis gear.

3. She asked me if I am interested in adventure sports. (tense wont

change as it is factual)

4. She asked me how to get to Moments Mall.

5. She enquired how long it took to drive from Delhi to Agra.

6. She asked me if I would like to audition for a role in the play.

Life Skills
The students response to the situation will be subjective. They may
choose more than one of the options provided but must give a reason
for each of their choices. You may also encourage them to think of
solutions of their own.
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A. 1. do you?
4. dont they?

2. isnt it?
5. are we?

3. wont she?

B. 1. about

2. at

3. from

4. with 5. until

C. Note: Answers may vary. Sample answers are given.

1. Smoking as well as drinking are injurious to health.

2. Many passengers were killed when the train derailed.

3. Though Suman is hard-working, she lacks experience.

4. The workers will agree to do night shift if you pay double their salary.

5. He employed two assistants as he wanted to service more orders.

D. 1. I know of my friends honesty.

2. The table with detailed inlay work is made of marble.

3. Many people believe in Gods existence.

4. He lost all hope on being deceived by his own family.

5. Charu bought her grandfathers house.

E. 1. I have proof that he cheated in the exams.

2. I dont believe that he has burnt all the old photographs.

3. The shopkeeper has promised that he will pay me Rs. 8,000 for my
old phone.

4. The police say that the driver was drunk.

5. I swear that I would never lie to you.

F. Note: There may be slight variations in the students answers.

1. who is a famous artist

2. who is the author of the Harry Potter series

3. which is a branch of science

4. which is a popular e-commerce website

5. who wrote Romeo and Juliet

G. 1. Since/As

2. because

3. As/since

4. as/since

5. because

H. 1. If you go to bed late..

2. .. you would be able to fly.

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3. .. we would have visited him.

4. If you had told us the truth, we would have helped you./ If you told
us the truth, we could help you.

5. ..it would make a loud noise.

I. 1. Those awful days will never be forgotten (by us).

2. What subject is taught by Mrs. Sharma?

3. Many ships have been destroyed by the storm.

4. I cannot believe that the money was stolen by him.

5. All the rooms had been cleaned (by us) before the guests arrived.

J. 1. He requested me to speak a little louder.

2. My friend asked if I would go to his/her place for dinner.

3. The mother asked if the child/children must always make so much

noise.

4. I asked a passer-by if he/she could tell me the time.

5. The waiter asked the guest if he/she would like a cup of coffee.

Chapter 22: Vocabulary

Warm Up
There is a simile in each line of the poem, so there are ten in number.
A. 2. The nervousness of the candidate and a cat in a room full of rocking
chairs.

3. The sweetness of her smile and of sugar.

4. The smoothness of the face and a babys skin.

5. The bounciness of the two-year-old cousin and an excited bunny.

6. The stickiness of the glue and syrup on fingers.

7. The strength of Mr. Harish and a champion weightlifter.

8. The heat in the room and of the Sun.

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3. The assignment was as difficult as a cryptic crossword.

4. Our kitchen was messy like a childs cupboard.

C. Students have to use their own imagination to make similies of their

own. Answers will vary.
D. 1. Keep the change

2. made an effort

3. get ready

4. keep a secret

5. making progress

6. got a shock

7. take a break

8. take a chance

E. Note: Answers will vary. Some examples are given below:

make friends, promises, a mess

take a risk, a decision, an order, notes

keep a promise, calm, a diary

get permission, even, the impression

F. 1. tongue
5. law

2. bud
6. crook

3. ice
7. tails

4. foot
8. weight

G. 1. backseat driver

2. got up on the wrong side of the bed

3. once in a blue moon

4. at the drop of a hat

5. read between the lines

6. driving them up the wall

7. an arm and a leg

8. pulling my leg

9. burst your bubble

10. beating around the bush

H. 1. A poor workman always blames his tools.

2. A drowning man will clutch at straws.

3. Charity begins at home.

4. A leopard cannot change its spots.

5. Barking dogs seldom bite.

6. A rolling stone gathers no moss.

7. First come, first served.

8. Every cloud has a silver lining.

9. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

10. The more, the merrier.

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I. 1. Well, youre entitled to your opinion, but I think youre absolutely

wrong.
2. I wish I had seen your new trainers. Youre really lucky to have
them
3. Youre not spelling your words correctly
4. Lighten up! What happened to your sense of humour
5. Your actions have affected your friendship with her, havent they
6. Youre responsible for your own actions.
J. 1. whose
4. Whos

2. whos
5. Whose

3. whose, Whos
6. whos

K. 1. too, to
4. too, to

2. to, too, too

5. to, to

3. too, to
6. too, to

Chapter 23: Comprehension

A Horrific Earthquake
A. 1. 30 September 1993
4. (over) a year

2. 6.1
3. Latur District
5. existing cracks in the Koyna Dam

B. 1. According to unofficial estimates the number of deaths was over

30,000 but official sources put the loss of life at 10,000 people.

2. Latur District was worst affected by the earthquake and eighty

percent of the houses in Killari were reduced to rubble.

3. The government claimed that the villagers had refused to leave

their homes when in spite of its efforts to move them to safer areas.

4. Note: Answers will vary. One option is given.

The government could have forcibly evacuated villagers from

their homes and taken them to safer places.
5. People realised that Koyna Dam was not responsible for the
tremors since shocks were felt in several states stretching from
Kerala to Madhya Pradesh and even in Nepal.
C. 1. baseless

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3. rubble

4. substantially

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Helen Keller My Life

A. 1. before the age of two years.
3. sign language.

2. deaf and blind.

4. writer, lecturer and activist.

B. 1. Anne Sullivan had to use sign language and make the signs on
Helens hand so that the little girl could understand what was
being communicated. With hearing children, Anne Sullivan could
have simply talked to them.

2. Anne Sullivan provided Helen words and expressions when she was
unable to express herself so that Helen would pick up the idioms
and be able to communicate more effectively.

3. Helen believed that hearing children picked up everyday expressions

by repetition and imitation, that is hearing them used constantly by
others and using them in their own conversation.

4. The hearing child has a constant stimulus to develop language skills

since it is exposed to continuous conversation. This helps the child
converse and interact spontaneously with others.

5.

Helen says that it is difficult for a blind or a deaf person to learn to

converse naturally. It is harder for a person who is both blind and
deaf for she/he can neither hear the tone of voice nor see the
expression on the speakers face, both of which lend great significance
to what is being said.

C. Note: Answers will vary. Some key points are given.

(1) A hearing impaired child can only communicate through gestures

or sign language. (2) Finer nuances of meaning are difficult to convey
by such means. (3) They cannot judge the tone of the speakers voice.
(4) They can only converse with those people who know sign language.

D. 1. intercourse
4. amenities

2. stimulates
5. augmented

3. spontaneous
6. gamut

The Return of Red Chief by O. Henry

A. 1. The kidnappers warned the boys father not to attempt to find him
and demanded a ransom of fifteen hundred dollars for releasing the
boy.

2. They threatened the boys father that if he did not comply with their
demands he would never see his son again.

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3. The kidnappers described themselves as Desperate Men to convey

the impression that they were men without hope and would take
any risks to attain what they desired.

4. From Johnnys fathers reply to the kidnappers note we can guess

that the boy was awfully mischievous and disliked by all his
neighbours.

5. The reply from Red Chiefs father is an example of irony in that we

expect the parents of a kidnapped child to be frightened and anxious
and willing to do anything to ensure their childs safe return. Instead,
the father coolly proposes to the kidnappers that they pay him to
take the boy back from them.

B. Note: Answers will vary. Key points for a sample answer are given.
(1) The kidnappers shocked to get such a reply. (2) They are not fools to
be taken in by the fathers attempt to turn tables on them. (3) They are
raising the ransom demand. (4) Failure to comply with the new demand
would ensure the boys death.
C. 1. to bring something back to a former position

2. alone; without other people

3. betrayal of trust

4. to agree to a proposal

5. to believe, to think

The Hairy Hands of Dartmoor

A. which crosses Dartmoor, towards a bridge, to jump off, swerved, such
force
B. 1. The young officer was travelling to visit some people.

2. A queer look came into the young mans face because he had had a
very strange experience.

3. The young man said that his friend would find it hard to believe his
story because it was so weird and was supernatural.

4. Note: Answers will vary. One option is provided.

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It appears that something supernatural was at work. Both the doctor

and the young officer suffered accidentsat almost the same spot.
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2. throw off

3. weird

4. purpose

The Fog
A. cough, burning, confused, giants, brilliance/brightness, distant
B. 1. The fog caused the poet to choke as it was probably caused by
smoke and pollution.

2. By blind my ken the poet means his senses were confused.

3. Possible answer: The passerby knew the area well and could find
his way in spite of the fog.

4. The poet realised the man who was helping him was blind when he
heard the blind mans staff tapping on the stones on the road.

C. Note: Answers will vary. Some key points are given.

(1) Initially the poet might have felt embarrassed. (2) Then he
understands the significance of a blind man leading a sighted person.
(3) The poet realises that a person who appears helpless or requires
help from others, can in fact help others. (4) She/He understands the
meaning of the saying God helps those who help themselves.

Chapter 24: Composition

Writing a News Report
A. Instruct the students to use the hints provided in the grammar book to
complete the provided report. Encourage them to use their own ideas to
add more details.
B. Instruct students to use the format and style of writing a news report
given in the book. Suggest to them that they think of the answers to the
questions who, what , where, when, why and how (listed in the book)
to note down points to develop the reports. They should also think of
interesting headlines for the reports.
Letter to the Editor
Remind the students about the format of a letter to the editor. Sample
guidelines are given below. But encourage students to think of ideas of their
own.
1. Road rage is increasing daily every day newspapers carry horrifying
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stories about such cases people are beaten up, even shot cite a recent
case what is the reason for some people having such a short fuse
suggest some solution/s for checking road rage
2. Some students think ragging is a part of boarding school/college culture
it is nothing but bullying under a different name young students
are traumatized by these acts in several cases it has resulted in
death senior students should welcome newcomers a not bully and
threaten them ragging is banned officially high time this was strictly
implemented across the country.
3. Traffic jams have become a part of ones daily commute occur during
any time of the day cause many lost working hours result in other
losses as well missed flights, late for exams and interviews, cannot get
patient to the hospital, etc. high time this problem was solved offer
some solutions.
Presenting an Argument
Instruct students to make use of the phrases and expressions provided
in the book in their essays. Encourage students to use their own ideas to
develop the essays.
Since these are arguments, remind students that they may write for or
against the topic. For example, for the second topic some students may
argue that city life is better than village life while others may hold a contrary
opinion and defend village life as superior. In either case, they have to make
a choice to support or challenge the topic.
Writing an Autobiography
Encourage students to use their own ideas to develop these essays.
For the second topic, they should draw upon their observations and
imagination. Remind the students to refer to the guidelines for planning an
autobiographical essay given in the book.
Writing a Speech
Remind students that they are writing a speech and not a piece for a debate.
Hence, they need to speak in support of the topic. Nevertheless, they should
mention contrary opinions and express any doubts or limitations they think
are necessary.
Sample guidelines are given below. Encourage students to use their own
ideas as well to develop the pieces of writing.
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1. Children deserve the same rights (liberty, equality, freedom of speech,

etc.) as grown-ups but some limitations need to be imposed this is
because they are still children they need to be protected and guided
hence rights have to be balanced by checks.
2. People are exposed to a constant barrage of images and information
all of them are intended to attract the buyer advertisements convince
us that the product is the best choice people are easily swayed
overlook the misinformation people need to be more wary check the
information from reliable sources make an informed choice.
3. No doubt students should have a say in what they study but only after
a certain age it is important that children get a rounded education
till a certain age a class 5 student cant stop studying mathematics
because she/he finds it difficult when students have acquired a basic
education, they should have the right to choose what they study.
4. Recycling is important otherwise Earth will be reduced to a garbage
dump many people refuse to recycle and reuse they cant be bothered
it is below their dignity it is not their problem to counter such
negative outlook, the government must impose compulsory recycling
after some time it will become a habit this will ultimately benefit all
of humanity.
5. Looks have become more important than substance people are
more focused on outward appearances wealth, good looks, fashion,
expensive gadgets, etc. are all what people seem to desire however,
character (your qualities) should matter more than ones personality
(the persona you present to the world) time to rethink ones priorities
and choices.

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