Connecting the Dots - 10th Std Question & Answer Guide
Maharashtra Board Class 10 English: Unit 2.3 Warming Up
Question 1.
(A) Connect the dots to get what means a lot to you. (This question originally referred to a visual dot puzzle.)
The word is ……………………………… .
The word is SUN.
(B) With your benchmark, use the letters given above to make a word register of ‘computers’. Set a time-limit of 5 minutes and compare your list with that of other classmates.
AI, adobe, android, arithmetic, binary, browser, byte, bit, download, document, data, database, disk, format, http, hardware, homepage, java, keyboard, key, Microsoft, malware, memory, network, netscape, program, reboot, spam, spreadsheet, software, virus, web, windows, update, zip.
Question 2.
You are quite familiar with computers, especially the personal computer. Form pairs and make a list of famous computer manufacturing companies. One is given to you.
(a) Apple
(b) ……………………….
(c) ……………………….
(d) ……………………….
(e) ……………………….
(f) ……………………….
(a) Apple
(b) Samsung
(c) IBM
(d) Lenovo
(e) Foxconn
(f) HP Inc.
Question 3.
Complete the web by filling the various benefits of computers.
Question 4.
(A) Expand the following into their full forms.
(a) that’s
(b) didn’t
(c) here’s
(d) can’t
(e) I’ve
(a) that’s – that is
(b) didn’t – did not
(c) here’s – here is
(d) can’t – cannot
(e) I’ve – I have
(B) Write the shortened forms of the following.
(a) You have ……………………….
(b) I would ……………………….
(c) It is ……………………….
(d) You are ……………………….
(e) He will ……………………….
(f) I had ……………………….
(g) will not ……………………….
(h) shall not ……………………….
(i) are not ……………………….
(j) need not ……………………….
(k) must not ……………………….
(l) ought not ……………………….
(a) you have – you’ve
(b) I would – I’d
(c) it is – it’s
(d) you are – you’re
(e) he will – he’ll
(f) I had – I'd
(g) will not – won’t
(h) shall not – shan’t
(i) are not – aren’t
(j) need not – needn’t
(k) must not – mustn’t
(l) ought not – oughtn’t
Connecting the Dots: Class 10 English Workshop Questions
Question 1.
(A) Rearrange the incidents in the life of Steve Jobs in chronological order.
The correct chronological order is:
- (g) Jobs dropped out of Reed College.
- (c) Jobs learned about serif and sans serif type faces.
- (a) Steve Jobs started Next.
- (e) Jobs married Laurene.
- (d) Jobs returned to Apple Inc.
- (f) Jobs was diagnosed with cancer.
- (b) Jobs underwent a surgery.
(B) Read the third story again. Complete the flow-chart given below.
Question 2.
Read the lesson. Refer to a dictionary and match the words in column ‘A’ with their meanings in column ‘B’.
| No | ‘A’ | ‘B’ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | diagnosis | (iii) | act of identifying the nature of a problem or illness. |
| (b) | devastating | (v) | causing great destruction |
| (c) | intuition | (iv) | power of understanding situations or people’s feelings before hand. |
| (d) | calligraphy | (vi) | beautiful handwriting done with a special pen or brush. |
| (e) | destiny | (i) | the power believed to control events |
| (f) | catalogue | (ii) | complete list of items especially in a special order and description. |
Question 3.
Go through all the three stories. Identify some qualities of Steve Jobs and complete the web chart.
Question 4.
Complete the following table. ‘The Three Stories in the Life of Steve Jobs’
| About | Setbacks | Reactions | Achievements and benefits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First story | College days (dropping out, calligraphy) | Dropped out, no dorm, limited food money. | Slept on friends' floors, returned Coke bottles for food, attended classes that interested him (like calligraphy). | Learnt calligraphy; this knowledge was crucial 10 years later for designing beautiful typography for the first Macintosh computer. |
| Second story | Love and Loss (Apple, Next, Pixar) | Fired from Apple, the company he co-founded. | Initially devastated, then felt the lightness of being a beginner again. Started Next and Pixar. | Entered a highly creative period. Next's technology was key to Apple's renaissance. Pixar became a successful animation studio. Returned to Apple. |
| Third story | Death (cancer diagnosis) | Diagnosed with a rare, aggressive pancreatic cancer. | Faced death, underwent surgery after biopsy showed it was curable. | Gained profound perspective on life: value time, follow your heart and intuition, don't live someone else's life, "Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish." |
Question 5. Say HOW?
→ the calligraphy classes helped Steve Jobs after 10 years.
10 years later when Steve Jobs was designing the first Macintosh computer, he recalled what he had learned in the calligraphy classes about serif and san serif typefaces, varying space between letter combinations, and what makes great typography. He designed all this into the Macintosh, making it the first computer with beautiful typography.
→ You can connect dots.
We can’t connect dots by looking forward; we can only connect them looking backwards. We have to trust that the dots (our experiences, choices, intuition) will somehow connect in our future, guiding our destiny.
→ Jobs reacted later on, after the shock of being fired from Apple.
After he overcame the shock of being fired from Apple, Jobs felt the lightness of being a beginner again. This freedom allowed him to enter one of the most creative periods of his life. He started two new companies, Next and Pixar.
→ Jobs was cured of a rare cancer.
Jobs was diagnosed with a very rare form of pancreatic cancer. Initially, it seemed terminal, but a biopsy revealed it was a type curable by surgery. Jobs had the surgery, and he was cured.
→ Jobs acquired the famous words ‘Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish’
When Jobs was young, he used to read an amazing publication called ‘The Whole Earth Catalogue’. In its final issue, on the back cover, there was a photograph of an early morning country road, and beneath it were the words: ‘Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish’. Steve adopted these words as a guiding philosophy.
Question 6.
Besides those given at the end of the talk by Steve Jobs, pick out other pieces of advice that Jobs gives in his speech.
- (a) You have to trust in something – your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever.
- (b) The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
- (c) If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.
- (d) Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith.
- (e) Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.
- (f) Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking.
- (g) Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.
- (h) Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.
Question 7.
(A) Use the following idioms/phrases in sentences of your own.
(a) drop in
Feel free to drop in for a cup of coffee anytime you're in the neighborhood.
(b) drop out
He decided to drop out of college to pursue his passion for music.
(c) stumble on
While cleaning the attic, I happened to stumble on my grandfather's old journals.
(d) look backwards
It's important to learn from the past, but don't spend too much time looking backwards.
(e) look forward
I always look forward to our annual family vacation.
(f) let (someone) down
I promised to help, and I don't want to let him down.
(g) sign off
The radio host will sign off after this last song.
(h) begin anew
After the setback, she was determined to begin anew and build something even better.
(B) Fill in the gaps in choosing the appropriate idioms.
(Idioms: drown out, hits in the head with a brick, get one’s affairs in order, connect the dots, begin to dawn, stay hungry)
(a) The wealthy landlord made a will before he could die. (to _______)
(a) The wealthy landlord made a will before he could die (to get his affairs in order).
(b) Those who aspire for success should always _______ to learn more.
(b) Those who aspire for success should always stay hungry to learn more.
(c) If you _______ you will realise that crime ultimately leads to poverty.
(c) If you connect the dots, you will realise that crime ultimately leads to poverty.
(d) The siren of the ambulance _______ all other traffic noise.
(d) The siren of the ambulance drowned out all other traffic noise.
(e) When the father learned about his son’s misdeeds, it _______.
(e) When the father learned about his son’s misdeeds, it hit him in the head with a brick.
(f) On reading exactly same essays in both answer sheets, it _______ the examiner, that the students had cheated during exams.
(f) On reading exactly same essays in both answer sheets, it began to dawn on the examiner, that the students had cheated during exams.
Question 8.
(A) Name the Tense of the Verbs underlined to include Time (Past/Present/Future) and Aspect (Simple/Continuous/Perfect/Perfect Continuous)
(1) I slept on the floor
(1) Time – Past; Aspect – Simple (Simple Past Tense)
(2) We were designing the first Macintosh computer
(2) Time – Past; Aspect – Continuous (Past Continuous Tense)
(3) It had made all the difference
(3) Time – Past; Aspect – Perfect (Past Perfect Tense)
(4) I am fine, now
(4) Time – Present; Aspect – Simple (Simple Present Tense)
(5) I have been facing death
(5) Time – Present; Aspect – Perfect Continuous (Present Perfect Continuous Tense)
(6) I shall be telling you three stories
(6) Time – Future; Aspect – Continuous (Future Continuous Tense)
(B) Change the Tense as instructed.
(1) I got fired. (Future Perfect)
(1) I will have got fired. / I will have been fired.
(2) Life hits you in the head. (Present Perfect Continuous)
(2) Life has been hitting you in the head.
(3) The dots will somehow connect. (Past Perfect)
(3) The dots had somehow connected.
(4) I started a company. (Present Continuous)
(4) I am starting a company.
(5) My doctor advised me. (Past Perfect Continuous)
(5) My doctor had been advising me.
Question 9.
Read the News item and write an application for a suitable job in the same company. Attach a seperate CV/Resume.
News Item:
May 19, 2016
Apple Opens Development Office in Hyderabad
(A) The new office in Hyderabad will focus on development of maps, Apple products, like iPhone, iPad, Mac. etc. This will create upto 4000 jobs
Application Letter:
Resume:
Name: Ratan Shah
Age: 24 years
Educational Qualification:
- B.Com (1st class)
- B.Computer Science (CIS)
Experience: 6 months experience in Computronics Ltd. as Systems Analyst
Marital Status: Single
Special Interests: Chess, Football, Cycling, Emerging Technologies
Contact information:
Address: 11 Salsa Apts., Hafeezpet, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500 049.
Mobile no.: 097XXXXXXXX
Email: ratan.shah.example@email.com
Attachments: CV (detailed), photocopies of Academic and Professional Certificates.
(B) Imagine you are already working as an Engineer in Apple Development Office, Hyderabad. Write an application for 2 weeks leave to the HR Manager as you have to undergo an urgent surgery.
Question 10.
Prepare a speech on the title “The Will to Win” to be delivered before the class during a competition.
Hints – Title, Introduction, Objective and Illustrations, Specific examples, Purpose of the title, Sources/Resources for implementation, Usefulness/Benefits, Conclusion.
The Will to Win
Respected teachers and dear friends, Good morning to one and all. Today, I stand before you to speak on a quality that resides within each of us, a spark that can ignite empires of success or lie dormant, waiting – I speak of "The Will to Win." What is this "will to win"? Is it merely a desire? No, it's far more profound. It's an unwavering determination, a burning inner drive that fuels our actions, pushes us beyond our perceived limits, and refuses to accept defeat. Think of the timeless fable of the tortoise and the hare. The hare, gifted with speed, was complacent. The tortoise, seemingly disadvantaged, possessed an indomitable will. It knew its objective – to reach the finish line – and step by painstaking step, it achieved what seemed impossible. That, my friends, is the will to win in its purest form. I recall a personal instance. In my 8th standard, I was terrified of public speaking. The mere thought of facing an audience would make my palms sweat and my voice quiver. When an inter-school debate competition was announced, my English teacher, perhaps seeing a flicker I didn't, encouraged me to participate. The objective was clear: overcome this fear and present my views. My illustration? Days of practicing in front of the mirror, nights spent researching, and the constant battle against self-doubt. The specific example? My first mock debate in class was a disaster. I fumbled, I forgot my points. But the will to not let fear win, the purpose of proving to myself that I could do it, kept me going. I didn't win that inter-school competition, but I conquered my fear. I stood on that stage and spoke. The benefit? A newfound confidence that has served me in countless situations since. The resources for cultivating this will are within us: our mindset, our discipline, our ability to learn from failures. It's about setting clear goals and relentlessly pursuing them. The usefulness of such a will is immeasurable. It transforms challenges into opportunities, setbacks into lessons, and dreams into realities. Whether it's excelling in academics, mastering a sport, or achieving a personal goal, the will to win is the cornerstone of all significant accomplishments. In conclusion, the will to win is not about defeating others; it's about conquering our own limitations, our fears, and our inertia. It’s about being better today than we were yesterday. As the great Steve Jobs, whose stories we've read, demonstrated throughout his life, setbacks are inevitable, but succumbing to them is a choice. So, I urge you all, nurture that will within you. Let it guide you, let it drive you. Because with a true will to win, there is no mountain too high to climb, no dream too big to achieve. Thank you.Question 11.
Project : Collect more information about Steve Jobs with the help of Internet. Complete it with images into a file.
This is a project-based question requiring students to research Steve Jobs online, gather information and images, and compile them into a file. This involves using search engines, visiting biography websites, news archives, and using software to create a document or presentation. (No direct answer can be provided here as it's a student activity.)
Question 12.
Do you remember doing some activities in your childhood that you didn’t like it. Form pairs and make a list of all those activities. Do you think, any one of these activities have helped you in solving your problems? Share your experience with the class.
Example activities mentioned: chopping vegetables, cleaning the home, hanging out clothes, looking after little brother, helping dad repair bicycle.
List of disliked childhood activities (example):
- Waking up early for school.
- Doing homework, especially math.
- Tidying my room.
- Going to the market for groceries when I wanted to play.
- Practicing the piano.
Experience Shared (example):
One activity I didn't particularly enjoy was helping my dad repair our bicycles. It often meant greasy hands and confusing parts. However, this seemingly tedious task proved incredibly helpful later. Once, while cycling home from school, the chain of my bicycle slipped off, and I almost fell. I was quite far from home, and there wasn't a repair shop nearby. Panicked at first, I remembered the times I'd watched and helped my dad. I managed to recall the process of how to get the chain back on the sprocket. My hands got black with grease and dirt, but after a bit of struggle, I fixed it enough to wobble back home. That day, I was immensely grateful for those "boring" repair sessions, as they saved me a long, frustrating walk pushing a broken bicycle.
Question 13. Write True or False for these statements:
(1) Steve Jobs slept in his dorm room. False
(2) Steve took his required courses as a registered student of Reed College. False
(3) During Steve’s College days, one had to pay 5 cents deposit for a Coke bottle. True
(4) Steve had comfortable college experiences. False
Question 14. What basic course in Reed College helped while designing the Mac?
The basic course of calligraphy in Reed College helped while designing the Mac.
Question 15. Arrange the following incidents in Steve Jobs’ life in proper sequence based on this passage:
(a) Jobs stayed as a drop-in for 18 months.
(b) Jobs used to sleep on the floor in his friend’s house.
Based on the typical narrative of his early college days:
- (b) Jobs used to sleep on the floor in his friend’s house (this happened after dropping out and not having a dorm).
- (a) Jobs stayed as a drop-in for 18 months (attending classes that interested him after officially dropping out).
Question 16. Complete the following:
(1) Steve’s first story is about _______________.
(2) Steve got one good meal every Sunday night at the _______________.
(1) Steve’s first story is about connecting the dots.
(2) Steve got one good meal every Sunday night at the Hare Krishna temple.
Question 17. What did Steve Jobs do for two years after he joined Reed College?
After joining Reed College, Steve Jobs dropped out of the required classes after six months because he didn't see the value in them. For the next 18 months (totaling about two years from when he first joined), he stayed on as a "drop-in," attending only the classes that looked interesting to him, like calligraphy.
Question 18. List the hardships that Steve faced.
- He didn’t have a dorm room and so had to sleep on the floor in friends’ rooms.
- He returned Coke bottles for the 5 cent deposits to buy food with.
- He would walk seven miles across town every Sunday night to get one good meal a week at the Hare Krishna temple.
- He was a college dropout with no clear path or financial stability initially.
Question 19. Write from the passage a phrase that means ‘Apart from this, I have nothing more to tell.’
That’s it.
Question 20. Choose the correct contextual meaning of the phrase: connecting the dots.
(a) making a pattern with the help of dots
(b) associating one previous idea with other ideas that follow
(c) joining dots in a puzzle to get the correct picture
(d) understanding a procedure
(b) associating one previous idea with other ideas that follow
Question 21. Match the words in column A with their meanings in column B:
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| (i) intuition | (c) | power of understanding the feelings of people (or situations beforehand) |
| (ii) calligraphy | (d) | beautiful handwriting done with a special pen or brush |
| (iii) typography | (b) | the style and appearance of printed matter |
| (iv) typeface | (a) | a set of characters like letters, symbols, etc. in one design |
Question 22. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. (Rewrite using ‘better than’.)
Few other decisions I ever made were better than it. / It was better than most other decisions I ever made.
Question 23. Personal Response: What impression of Steve Jobs do you get from this passage?
From this passage, Steve Jobs appears to be an unconventional, intuitive, and resilient individual. He valued learning what genuinely interested him over following a prescribed path, even if it meant facing hardships. He had a strong sense of curiosity and trusted his instincts (like attending the calligraphy class). The passage also shows his ability to find value in diverse experiences and later connect them in innovative ways. He wasn't afraid to take risks and endure difficulties for something he believed in.
Question 24. Fill in the blanks:
(1) Steve designed the _______________ computer.
(2) _______________ copied the Macintosh computer.
(3) It was impossible to connect the dots looking _______________ when Steve was in college.
(4) You can only connect the dots looking _______________.
(1) Steve designed the Macintosh computer.
(2) Windows copied the Macintosh computer.
(3) It was impossible to connect the dots looking forward when Steve was in college.
(4) You can only connect the dots looking backward.
Question 25. Complete the following:
(1) The Mac computer which he designed would not have had _______________.
(2) Since Windows just copied Mac, it was likely _______________.
(1) The Mac computer which he designed would not have had multiple typefaces or proportionally spaced fonts.
(2) Since Windows just copied Mac, it was likely no personal computer would have had them.
Question 26. Complete the following:
Words connected with typography from the passage are: _______________ and _______________.
Words connected with typography from the passage are: typeface and font. (Also acceptable from the context: calligraphy, serif, sans-serif, proportionally spaced).
Question 27. Match the words /phrases in column A with their meanings in column B:
| (A) | (B) | |
|---|---|---|
| (i) gut | (d) | courage and determination. (also: intuition, inner feeling) |
| (ii) destiny | (c) | the power believed to control events. |
| (iii) Mac | (a) | Macintosh computer. |
| (iv) multiple | (b) | having several parts. (or many, numerous) |
Question 28. It was impossible to connect the dots looking forward. (Pick out the verbs and say if they are finite or non-finite.)
was – finite verb
to connect – non-finite verb (infinitive)
looking – non-finite verb (present participle)
Question 29. It was very clear. (Rewrite as an exclamatory sentence.)
How clear it was!
Question 30. Mac would never have had multiple typefaces. (Rewrite as an interrogative sentence.)
Would Mac ever have had multiple typefaces?
Question 31. Personal Response: Write about something which you learned in the past and which has helped you in the present.
When I was younger, my mother insisted I learn touch typing, even though I found it tedious and preferred the "hunt and peck" method. She enrolled me in a short summer class. At the time, I didn’t appreciate it. However, now, as a student who needs to write numerous assignments, research papers, and emails, that skill is invaluable. I can type quickly and accurately without looking at the keyboard, which saves an incredible amount of time and allows me to focus on my thoughts rather than on finding the keys. It’s a skill I use every single day, and I'm very grateful I learned it.
Question 32. Name the following:
(1) The world’s most successful animation studio. Pixar
(2) The company that Steve Jobs took five years to establish. Next
(3) The company that bought Next. Apple
(4) Steve Jobs’ wife. Laurene
Question 33. What setback did Jobs suffer when he was thirty?
When Jobs was thirty, he was fired from Apple, the company he had co-founded. This was a devastating and public setback.
Question 34. Match the words/phrases in column A with their meanings in column B:
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| (i) renaissance | (c) | revival |
| (ii) to start over | (d) | to begin again |
| (iii) fired | (b) | lost one’s job |
| (iv) devastating | (a) | causing great destruction (or severe shock/grief) |
Question 35. Fill in the blanks choosing the appropriate idioms:
(Idioms: at the heart of, hit him on the head with brick, begin to dawn, lose faith)
(1) Even if you don’t succeed at first, don’t _______ in yourself.
(1) Even if you don’t succeed at first, don’t lose faith in yourself.
(2) It is corruption in high places that lies _______ of the non-development of this locality.
(2) It is corruption in high places that lies at the heart of the non-development of this locality.
Question 36. Personal Response: What does this second story of Jobs convey to you?
The second story of Jobs – about love and loss – conveys the importance of resilience, passion, and not settling. It shows that even a devastating setback like being fired from one's own company can become an opportunity for new beginnings and intense creativity if one doesn't lose faith and continues to pursue what one loves. It teaches that true passion for work can be a powerful motivator to start over and achieve even greater things. It also underscores that one should keep searching for work they truly love.
Question 37. Which quality of Steve Jobs impresses you the most? How would you apply it in your life?
The quality of Steve Jobs that impresses me the most is his incredible resilience and his ability to "not settle." After being fired from Apple, he didn't give up; instead, he started Next and Pixar, which led to some of his most creative work. I would apply this in my life by viewing failures or setbacks not as endpoints but as opportunities to learn, grow, and perhaps even change direction for the better. When faced with a challenge or if something isn't working out, instead of getting disheartened, I would try to find a new approach or keep searching for what truly excites and motivates me, rather than settling for something less fulfilling.
Question 38. Arrange the following incidents in Steve Jobs’ life in proper sequence based on this passage (the third story):
(a) Jobs was advised to get his affairs in order.
(b) Jobs was cured of a rare form of cancer.
- (a) Jobs was advised to get his affairs in order (after the initial diagnosis).
- (b) Jobs was cured of a rare form of cancer (after surgery).
Question 39. Fill in the blanks:
(1) Steve’s third story is about _______________.
(2) The doctor describes the last stage of cancer as the _______________ stage.
(3) Steve says that you should follow your _______________ and _______________.
(4) We should not waste _______________.
(1) Steve’s third story is about death.
(2) The doctor describes the last stage of cancer (or what they initially thought was his condition) as the ‘prepare to die’ stage.
(3) Steve says that you should follow your heart and intuition.
(4) We should not waste time.
Question 40. What does Jobs warn you about life and dogma?
Jobs warns us not to be trapped by dogma, which he defines as living with the results of other people’s thinking. He advises against letting the noise of others’ opinions drown out our own inner voice, heart, and intuition.
Question 41. How does Jobs close his address to the graduate students?
Steve Jobs closes his address by recalling 'The Whole Earth Catalogue'. On the back cover of its final issue was a photograph of an early morning country road with the words: "Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish." He wishes the same for the graduating students as his farewell message.
Question 42. Write from the passage four medical words / phrases / terms.
pancreatic cancer, diagnosis, biopsy, surgery (also: tumor, cells, microscope, curable)
Question 43. Match the words in column ‘A’ with their meanings in column ‘B’:
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| (a) diagnosis | (2) | act of identifying the nature of a problem or illness. |
| (b) catalogue | (4) | complete list of items especially in a special order and description. |
| (c) dogma | (1) | a set of beliefs held by an organisation which others are expected to accept without argument. |
| (d) anew | (3) | in a new or different way. |
Question 44. Choose correct question tags for the sentences and rewrite:
(Options: wasn’t it? isn’t it? aren’t I? will you?)
(a) Don’t be trapped by dogma.
(a) Don’t be trapped by dogma, will you?
(b) It was their farewell message.
(b) It was their farewell message, wasn’t it?
(c) Your time is limited.
(c) Your time is limited, isn’t it?
(d) I’m fine now.
(d) I’m fine now, aren’t I?
Question 45. Don’t waste it. (Rewrite without ‘don’t’.)
Avoid wasting it. / You should not waste it. / Refrain from wasting it.
Question 46. Personal Response: “Your time is limited. So don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” What are your views about these statements?
I believe these statements are profoundly true and serve as a powerful reminder. Life is indeed finite, and each moment is precious. Wasting it by trying to meet others' expectations, follow paths not meant for us, or live according to someone else's definition of success is a disservice to our own potential and happiness. It encourages authenticity and introspection – to understand our own passions, values, and goals, and to have the courage to pursue them, even if they differ from societal norms or the desires of those around us. It's a call to live a purpose-driven life that is true to oneself.
Question 47.
(1) Pick out the compound words from the given words: dropping, calligraphy, backwards, graduate, photograph
backwards (back + wards), photograph (photo + graph)
(2) Pick out the gerund and use it in your own sentence: I could begin dropping in on the ones that looked interesting.
Gerund: dropping. Sentence: Dropping by unannounced can sometimes be inconvenient.
(3) Punctuate the sentence: heres one ekample reed college offered perhaps the best calligraphy instruction in the country
Here's one example: Reed College offered perhaps the best calligraphy instruction in the country.
(4) Spot the error and rewrite the correct sentence: At the calligraphy class, I learn about what make great typography great.
Error: 'make' should be 'makes'. Correct: At the calligraphy class, I learned about what makes great typography great.
(5) Identify the type of sentence: Don’t settle.
Imperative sentence (negative).
(6) Find out two hidden words of at least 4 letters each from the word ‘devastating’.
vast, state, sting, tasting, saved, data, tint, stag (and others like: stating, satin,stat)
(7) Form present participles in which the last letter is doubled: drop, quit
dropping, quitting
(8) Arrange these words in alphabetical order: friend, follow, found, freed.
follow, found, freed, friend
Question 48.
(1) Write the homophone for the word ‘story’ and frame a sentence.
Homophone: storey. Sentence: The building has more than one storey.
(2) Rewrite the sentence using the past perfect continuous tense: We were designing the first Macintosh computer.
We had been designing the first Macintosh computer.
(3) Rewrite beginning with underlined part: The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again.
The lightness of being a beginner again replaced the heaviness of being successful.
(4) Write a word register for the word: ‘doctor’ (4 words).
physician, surgeon, medic, practitioner (also: specialist, healer, consultant)
Question 49.
(1) Use the word,‘trust’ in sentences as a noun as well as a verb.
Noun: Building trust in a relationship takes time.
Verb: I trust you to make the right decision.
(2) Underline the modal auxiliary and state its function: I had to take a calligraphy class.
Modal auxiliary: had to. Function: Expresses necessity or compulsion in the past.
