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51.	Rewrite the sentences below, changing the verbs in brackets into the passive form:(1) In yesterday’s competition the prizes (give away) by the Principal.(2) In spite of financial difficulties, the labourers (pay) on time.(3) On Republic Day, vehicles (not allow) beyond this point.(4) Second-hand books (buy and sell) on the pavement every Saturday.(5) Elections to the Lok Sabha (hold) every five years.(6) Our National Anthem (compose) Rabindranath Tagore.
Answer» (1) In yesterday’s competition the prizes were given away by the Principal. (2) In spite of financial difficulties, the labourers were paid on time. (3) On Republic Day, vehicles are not allowed beyond this point. (4) Second-hand books are bought and sold on the pavement every Saturday. (5) Elections to the Lok Sabha are held every five years. (6) Our National Anthem was composed by Rabindranath Tagore.

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Rewrite the sentences below, changing the verbs in brackets into the passive form:(1) In yesterday’s competition the prizes (give away) by the Principal.(2) In spite of financial difficulties, the labourers (pay) on time.(3) On Republic Day, vehicles (not allow) beyond this point.(4) Second-hand books (buy and sell) on the pavement every Saturday.(5) Elections to the Lok Sabha (hold) every five years.(6) Our National Anthem (compose) Rabindranath Tagore.

Answer»

(1) In yesterday’s competition the prizes were given away by the Principal.

(2) In spite of financial difficulties, the labourers were paid on time.

(3) On Republic Day, vehicles are not allowed beyond this point.

(4) Second-hand books are bought and sold on the pavement every

Saturday.

(5) Elections to the Lok Sabha are held every five years.

(6) Our National Anthem was composed by Rabindranath Tagore.

Discussion

52.	One day, he invited me to his home for a meal. His wife was horrified at the idea of a Muslim boy being invited to dine in her ritually pure kitchen. She refused to serve me in her kitchen. Sivasubramania Iyer was not perturbed, nor did he get angry with his wife, but instead, served me with his own hands and sat down beside me to eat his meal. His wife watched us from behind the kitchen door.I wondered whether she had observed any difference in the way I ate rice, drank water or cleaned the floor after the meal. When I was leaving his house, Sivasubramania Iyer invited me to join him for dinner again the next weekend. Observing my hesitation, he told me not to get upset, saying, “Once you decide to change the system, such problems have to be confronted.” When I visited his house the next week, Sivasubramania Iyer’s wife took me inside her kitchen and served me food with her own hands.1. What was the reaction of Mr Iyer’s wife when Abdul went for a meal at his place ?A. She was greatly delighted.B. She was greatly disturbed.C. She was struck with horror.D. She became greatly emotional.2. What was being observed of him by Mr Iyer’s wife, according to Abdul ?A. His way of eating rice.B. His way of drinking water.C. His way of cleaning the floor.D. All of these three3. Abdul was feeling hesitated when he was invited for dinner again the next weekend because ………………….A. he could derive that Mr Iyer’s wife had not liked it.B. he was not treated well that day.C. Mr Iyer was not happy upsetting his wife again.D. None of these three4. Problems have to be confronted when ……………….A. we cannot face them.B. we go against them.C. one decides to change the system.D. one decides to follow the tradition.
Answer» 1. C. She was struck with horror. 2. D. All of these three 3. A. he could derive that Mr Iyer’s wife had not liked it. 4. C. one decides to change the system.

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One day, he invited me to his home for a meal. His wife was horrified at the idea of a Muslim boy being invited to dine in her ritually pure kitchen. She refused to serve me in her kitchen. Sivasubramania Iyer was not perturbed, nor did he get angry with his wife, but instead, served me with his own hands and sat down beside me to eat his meal. His wife watched us from behind the kitchen door.I wondered whether she had observed any difference in the way I ate rice, drank water or cleaned the floor after the meal. When I was leaving his house, Sivasubramania Iyer invited me to join him for dinner again the next weekend. Observing my hesitation, he told me not to get upset, saying, “Once you decide to change the system, such problems have to be confronted.” When I visited his house the next week, Sivasubramania Iyer’s wife took me inside her kitchen and served me food with her own hands.1. What was the reaction of Mr Iyer’s wife when Abdul went for a meal at his place ?A. She was greatly delighted.B. She was greatly disturbed.C. She was struck with horror.D. She became greatly emotional.2. What was being observed of him by Mr Iyer’s wife, according to Abdul ?A. His way of eating rice.B. His way of drinking water.C. His way of cleaning the floor.D. All of these three3. Abdul was feeling hesitated when he was invited for dinner again the next weekend because ………………….A. he could derive that Mr Iyer’s wife had not liked it.B. he was not treated well that day.C. Mr Iyer was not happy upsetting his wife again.D. None of these three4. Problems have to be confronted when ……………….A. we cannot face them.B. we go against them.C. one decides to change the system.D. one decides to follow the tradition.

Answer»

1. C. She was struck with horror.

2. D. All of these three

3. A. he could derive that Mr Iyer’s wife had not liked it.

4. C. one decides to change the system.

Discussion