Worksheet I (20 Marks)

I.                    Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of each sentence. (10)

1.    He is too proud to beg pardon. ( Use: So....that)

2.    He is the best boy in the class. (Begin: No other.....)

3.    No doubt, Shakthi is a brave boy. (Begin: Surely...)

4.    As soon as we reached the station, the train steamed out. (Begin: Hardly.....)

5.    He gave me a warm reception.(Use: Warmth)

6.    He regretted his mistake. (Use: Regretful )

7.    He worked hard, still he failed. ( Use: In spite of)

8.    Besides looting the shopkeeper, they beat him.  (Begin: Not only....)

9.    She tells me that I am indeed very clever. (Change the narration)

10.It has overwhelmed me. (Begin: I .......)

II.             Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: (4)

1.    He quarrelled with me.....a trifle.

2.    He yielded.....superior force.

3.    He supplies the poor.....clothing.

4.    His friends disagreed......him on that point.

5.    He acceded....my request.

6.    He abstains.....liquor.

7.    He was found guilty...manslaughter.

8.    He is incapable.....doing good work.

9.    He is married....my cousin.

10. I prefer tea.....coffee.

III.          In the following passage, fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage, but write in correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space.  (6)

Portugal ...1...(find) an unlikely hero as Eder’s thunderous finish deep into extra time...2....(secure) its European Championship title after it ....3...(overcome) the early loss of Cristiano Ronaldo. The substitute ...4...(pick) the perfect time to score his first goal for his country, marauding forward before...5...(let) fly with a bullet shot. It ...6...(be) a magic moment for the 28-year-old, who ....7...(play) for French Club Lille. His side....7...(dominate) the match, but....8....(squander) a number of chances, in front of a ...9..(devastate) home crowd, which ....10...(arrive) at the stadium ...11..(hope) to celebrate a third European crown. The Henri Delaunay Cup ...12...(lift) triumphantly by Portugal Captain Ronaldo.