English Language Revision Worksheet I

	English Language, Revision Worksheet I Marks: 50 Question -1 Write a composition of  [350-400 words] on any one of the following:	[25]
a.	Write an original story portraying the relationship of a little girl with her grand father.
b.	Write an essay describing the Annual Sports Meet of your school.
c.	Narrate an incident from your life which proved true the proverb ‘A friend in need is a friend indeed.'
d.	“The significance of cast reservation has become obsolete, the reservation should primarily be based on the economic backwardness regardless of the caste.” Express your views for or against the statement.
e.	Study the picture and write a short story or description or an account of what the picture suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture or you may take suggestions from it, however your composition must have a clear connection with the picture.
	Question -2	[10]
a.	Write a letter to your cousin asking him to visit you and to stay with you for a few days to celebrate a local festival.
b.	Write a letter to the water authority of your locality complaining the insufficient water supply and the problems faced by the people as a consequence of it.
	Question -3
	Rewrite the sentences according to the instructions given:	[10]
a.	The book was so interesting that I could not put it down. ( Rewrite using too.. to)
b.	If Mary catches the first bus, she will be on time for school. (Rewrite using ‘unless’)
c.	In spite of being hungry, he refused to eat. ( Begin: Despite)
d.	I prefer reading books to watching TV. ( Begin: I would rather)
e.	As soon as he got into the cab it rained. (Rewrite using: No sooner)
f.	When the teacher entered the class room the students greeted her. ( Rewrite using: ‘Hardly’)
g.	The rich as well as the poor should follow the rules. (Use: Not only… but also)
h.	He is a poor man but he is honest. ( Rewrite using: ‘Although’)
i.	When the bell rang the students rushed out. ( Begin: No sooner)
j.	He is wealthy but stingy. (Begin: In spite of)
	Question -4	[5]
	Change the voice of the following sentences:
a.	Do children play football? ( End.. children?)
b.	They are constructing the building ( Begin: The building)
c.	God helps those who helps themselves. ( Begin; Those who)
d.	Prince Hamlet was welcomed by the people. ( Begin: The people)
e.	Carry it home ( Change the voice) For answer key check Revision Worksheet I Answer Key