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X STD- ENGLISH
I.Choose the appropriate synonyms for the italicised words.
1. The mother seagull swooped upwards.
i) leap b) rush c) move very quickly d) ascend

2. The attic has always been favourite with children.

i) Loft b) terrace c) apartment d) strong room
3. It is a 55-foot sailing vessel built indigenously in India.
i) fully b) collectively c) innately d) specially
Choose the appropriate antonym for the italicised words.
4. She screamed back mockingly.
i) disrespectfully b) ridiculously
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6.
We don’t have to use any means of repulsion.
i) attraction b) distaste
I indulged in banking,
i) took part
c) hate d) horror

b) participated c) abstained d) yielded

7. Choose the correct plural form of ‘alga’ from the
following:
i) algum b) algi c) algae d) algas
8. Form a derivative by adding the right suffix to the word–
‘document’.
i) – ory b) – ise c) – ation d) – ly
9. Choose the correct expansion of the abbreviation ‘SIM’.
i) Subscriber Information Module
ii) Subscriber Identification Module
iii) Student Identification Module
iv) School Identification Module

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10. Complete the following sentence with the most

appropriate phrasal verb given below:
The crew of water and food before they could
complete their expedition.
i) ran on b) ran about c) ran in d) ran out
11. Choose the suitable option to pair it with the word ‘watch’
to form a compound word.
i) hall b) house c) man d) clock
12. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition
given below:
Mulan heard this her tent.
i) by b) from c) at d) for
13. Complete the following sentence using the most
appropriate tense form of the verb given below:

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After he

a) will finish
his lunch, he went across to the window.

b) finish
c) was finishing d) had finished
14. Choose the most appropriate linker from the given four
alternatives.
he is ninety years old, he is in the pink of health.
i) When b) Since c) Even though d) Yet

II. Choose the appropriate synonyms for the italicised words.

1. We could hear the tromping of the police.
a) walking slowly b) walking heavily
c) walking quickly d) limping
2. INSV stands for Indian Naval Ship Vessel.
a) ranges b) refers c) denotes d) supports
3. M. Hamel was sitting motionless in his chair.
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a) moved b) immovable
c) shapeless d) unenthusiastic
Choose the appropriate antonym for the italicised words.
4. The cops were reluctant to leave.
a) unwilling b) ready
c) willing d) indifferent
5. It is a boon to citizens with special needs.
a) ordinary b) extraordinary
c) usual d) normal

6. The butler appeared at the doorway,

a) arose b) emerged c) vanished d) seemed
7. Choose the correct plural form of basis from the following:
a) basises b) basics c) bases d) base

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9.
Form a derivative by adding the right suffix to the word – custom.
a) – ary b) – ise c) – ation d) – ly
Choose the correct expansion of the abbreviation ‘NOTA’.
a) Nun of the Above b) Not of the Above
c) Nothing of the Above d) None of the Above
10. Complete the following sentence with the most
appropriate phrasal verb given below:
Students should know how to with their friends.
a) get on b) get about c) get in d) get out
11. Choose the suitable option to pair it with the word ‘mark’
to form a compound word.
a) hall b) house c) man d) book
12. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition
given below:
The seagull was scared flying.
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a) by b) from c) of d) for
13. Complete the following sentence using the most
appropriate tense form of the verb given below:
The milk man (knock) at the door at 5 a.m. every
morning.
a) is knocking b) knocked c) was knocking d) knocks
14. Choose the most appropriate linker from the given four
alternatives.
the cat is away the mice are at play.
a) When b) Since c) Even though d) Yet

III.Choose the appropriate synonyms for the italicised words.

1. The sight of the food maddened him.
a) furious b) composed c) pacified d) specified

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2. Trying to revive old childhood memories may prove
disappointing.
a) bring up b) bring back c) bring down d) bring out
3. It was the gaunt face.
a) flourishing b) fresh
c) skeletal and thin d) refreshing
Choose the appropriate antonym for the italicised words.
4. the night had been distinctly a defeat for them.
a) clearly b) vaguely c) dimly d) brightly
5. The owner of the shop. Now over sixty, was rustic in appearance.
a) urbane b) rural c) village d) country
6. it is a boon to citizens with special needs.
a) bounty b) curse c) bane d) gifted

7. Choose the correct plural form of bacterium from the following:

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a) bacteriums b) bacteria c) bacteriea d) bacterium

8. Form a derivative by adding the right suffix to the word
– ‘prepare’.
a) – ory b) – ise c) – ation d) – ly
9. Choose the correct expansion of the abbreviation ‘NEET’.
a) National Exam Entrance Test
b) National Education Entrance Test
c) National Evaluation Educational Test
d) National Eligibility Entrance Test
10. Complete the following sentence with the most
appropriate phrasal verb given below:
The Board of Directors .
a) fell on b) fell about c) fell in d) fell apart
11. Choose the suitable option to pair it with the word ‘time’ to

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form a compound word.
a) hall b) house c) man d) piece
12. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition
given below:
The owner of the shop looked the fence.
a) up b) down c) around d) in
13. Complete the following sentence using the most
appropriate tense form of the verb given below:
Rare plants (find) in the silent valley.
a) is found b) found
c) are found d) has been found
14. Choose the most appropriate linker from the given four
alternatives.
Hari is rich he helps others a lot.
a) When b) Since c) Even though d) Yet

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IV.Choose the appropriate synonyms for the italicised words.

1. The great expanse of sea stretched down beneath.
a) large / vast space b) narrow space
c) small space d) deep space
2. He said in a hopeless tone of a despondent beagle.
a) angry b) affluent
c) despairing d) strong
3. They were apprehensive and supportive too.
a) confident b) inquisitive
c) anxious d) special
Choose the appropriate antonym for the italicised words.
4. I had counted on the commotion to get to my desk without
being seen.
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b) disturbance c) unrest d) calmness
5. ”How ignorant you are! Watson!” He said with a groan.
a) shout b) growl c) laugh d) cry

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6. So we can now look forward to a more inclusive way of

learning.
a) comprehensive b) exclusive
c) totally d) overall
7. Choose the correct plural form of ‘staff’ from the
following:
a) staffs b) staffes c) staff d) staves
8. Form a derivative by adding the right suffix to the word
– ‘real’.
a) – ary b) – ise c) – ation d) – ly
9. Choose the correct expansion of the abbreviation ‘GPS’.
a) Geometric Position System
b) Global Pointing Structure
c) Globe Positioning System

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d) Global Positioning System

10. Complete the following sentence with the most

appropriate phrasal verb given below:
The officer their demands.
a) looked up b) looked into c) looked for d) looked at
11. Choose the suitable option to pair it with the word
‘auction’ to form a compound word.
a) hall b) house c) man d) piece
12. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition
given below:
He traveled the world in eighty days.
a) up b) down c) around d) in
13. Complete the following sentence using the most
appropriate tense form of the verb given below:
Water (boil) at O Centigrade.
a) is boiled b) boils c) are boiled d) has been boiled
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14. Choose the most appropriate linker from the given four
alternatives.
The orator’s fluency is good his speech is monotonous.
a) when b) since c) even though d) but

V. Choose the appropriate synonyms for the italicised words.

1. Communicate and control our environment like turning on the
lights and out.
a) country b) locality
c) surrounding d) unfulfillment
2. They were beckoning to him.
a) sadly b) invite
c) strong d) narrow

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3. David will now speak in complete sentences with correct
syntax.
a) structure b) diagram c) system d) disorder
Choose the appropriate antonyms for the italicised words.
4. The whole school seemed so strange.
a) peculiar b) queer c) crazy d) familiar
5. Technology is also boon to the citizens with special needs.
a) curse / bane b) bare c) gift d) moments
6. He screamed with fright and attempted to rise again.
a) calm b) energized c) whimper d) cowardice
7. Choose the correct plural form of ‘Chair’ from the
following.
a) chaires b) chairs c) chairas d) chairaes
8. Form the derivative by adding the right suffix to the word –
‘Enjoy’.
a) able b) ment c) tion d) sub
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9. Choose the correct expansion of the abbreviation ‘ROM’.

a) Real Only Memory
b) Random Only Memory
c) Read Only Memory
d) Release Only Monitory

10. Complete the following sentence with the most

appropriate phrasal verb given below.
I never in the gym.
a) work in b) work out c) work away d) work up
11. Choose the suitable option to pair with the word ‘Play’ to
form a compound word
a) real b) base c) back d) wind
12. Fill in the blank with most appropriate preposition given
below:

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Share the apple
a) from b) above
your friends.
c) among d) until
13. Complete the following sentence using the most appropriate
tense form of the given below:
The boys usually (play) cricket in this ground.
a) is playing b) are playing c) play d) played
14. Choose the most appropriate linker from the given four
alternatives.
the bad weather, they decided to have a picnic.
a) Although b) In case c) Despite d) Beside
VI. Choose the appropriate synonyms for the italicised words.
1. I stepped back onto the landing.
a) depressed b) dizzy c) stare d) descend
2. I was amazed to see how well I understand it.
a) bored b) explained c) surprised d) expected
3. I asked Aditya whether he was interested I revisiting the place
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of his birth.
a) going over b) leaving c)abandoning d) avoiding
Choose the appropriate antonyms for the italicised words.
4. A retired engraver named Bodwell and his wife.
a) affected b) permission c) obliterate d) squeaking
5. Over the third cup of coffee, he glared at Herman and me.
a) stared b) smiled c) frowned d) winked
6. I want you to be very attentive.
a) cautious b) careful
c) considerate d) inattentive
7. Choose the correct plural form of ‘loaf’ from the following:
a) lovaes b) loavas c) loaves d) loafes

8. Form the derivative by adding the right prefix to the word

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– ‘Origin’
a) – ate b) – un c) – sub d) – dis

Choose the correct expansion of the abbreviation ‘AICTE’.

a) Along Inform Complete Technical Education
b) Access Income Council Technical Education
c) All India Council for Technical Education
d) All India Credit Technical Educate

10. Complete the following sentence with the most

appropriate phrasal verb given below:
That helps to the calories.
a) burn up b) burn with c) burn off d) burn out

11. Choose the suitable option to pair with the word ‘table’ to
form a compound word.
a) craft b) spoon c) ground d) coat

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12. Fill in the blank with most appropriate preposition given

below:
the debris, they saw their child.
a) Alone b) From c) Because d) Amidst

13. Complete the following sentence using the most appropriate

tense form of the given below:
Excuse me, I (look) for a hotel.
a) looked b) am looking
c) was looking d) is looking
14. Choose the most appropriate linker from the given four
alternatives.
I won’t go there you permit me.
a) and so b) although c) unless d) but

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VII. Choose the appropriate synonyms for the italicized words.
1. He uttered a low cackle.
a) sob b)hark c) moan d) cluck
2. India remained indoors unless permitted.
a) effort b) amazed c) captain d) endure
3. I hope you will be able to persuade him to come.
a) prevent b) discourage c) repress d) induce
Choose the appropriate antonyms for the italicized words.
4. The project is considered essential towards promoting.
a) covered b) unstudied
c) meticulous d) informed
5. His heart stood still.
a) motionless b) moving
c) restful d) silent
6. The butler appeared at the doorway.
a) emerged b) seen c) came out d) vanished
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7. Choose the correct plural form of ‘deer’ from the following.

a) deers b) deeres c) deer d)
8. Form the derivative by adding the right suffix to the word –
‘Hand’.
a) big b) gloves c) ful d) write
9. Choose the correct expansion of the abbreviation ‘WHO’.
a) World Health Organization
b) Wonderful Health Organization
c) World Human Organization
d) World Health Orientation

10. Complete the following sentence with the most

appropriate phrasal verb given below:
She says it’s important to good levels of strength and
stamina.

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a) build away b) build up c) build out d) build in

11. Choose the suitable option to pair with the word ‘kitchen’ to
form a compound word.
a) jug b) spoon c) garden d) house
12. Fill in the blank with most appropriate preposition given
below:
Everyone talks this across the country.
a) above b) about c) to d) from
13. Complete the following sentence using the most appropriate
tense form of the given below:
The cost of living (rise) very fast.
a) was rising b) is rising c) rising d) raised
14. Choose the most appropriate linker from the given four
alternatives.
The shops remained closed there was a bandh.
a) unless b) while c) because d) untill
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VIII. Choose the appropriate synonyms for the italicised words.

1. Its curved beak was sunflower yellow.
a) timid b) wrong c) rounded d) confirm
2. He lay listless.
a) tried b) happy c) worried d) sad
3. Their father hastened to explain seeing his wife.
a) plenty b) copious c) lifted d) quicken
Choose the appropriate antonyms for the italicised words.
4. He uttered a joyous scream.
a) happy b) sad c) cheerful d) serious
5. The indignant while - haired old man belonged to the house.
a) clam b) angry c) soft d) rough
6. They imprisoned in the bodies of large trees.

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a) decide

following.
a) cupsfuls
b) freed

b) cupful
c) cruelty d) grateful
Choose the correct plural form of ‘cupful’ from the

c) cupfuls d) cupsful
8. Form the derivative by adding the right prefix to the word
– ‘scope’.
a) extra b) super c) ate d) micro
9. Choose the correct expansion of the abbreviation ‘ALU’.
a) Arts Law Unit
b) Arithmetic and Logic Unit
c) Allover and Legal Unit
d) Acquired Lenitive Unknown

10. Complete the following sentence with the most

appropriate phrasal verb given below.
I the word in the dictionary.
a) look away b) look up c) look out d) look in
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11. Choose the suitable option to pair with the word ‘baby’ to
form a compound word.
a) walk b) made c) playing d) sitting
12. Fill in the blank with most appropriate preposition given
below.
Rahul will return 7 o’ clock.
a) after b) about c) before d) on
13. Complete the following sentence using the most appropriate
tense form of the given below.
The post man (come) everyday at 11 a.m.
a) am coming b) is coming
c) comes d) will have come
14. Choose the most appropriate linker from the given four
alternatives.

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Call me
a) as soon as
you need money.
b) in case c) while d) despite
IX. Choose the appropriate synonyms for the italicised words.
1. When I did was seized with fear.
a) left b) caught c) united d) raised
2. I gave out a monstrous cry.
a) horrible b) pleasant c) attractive d) silent
3. I felt dizzy.
a)
focus b) giddy c) dirty d) angry
Choose the appropriate antonyms for the italicised words.
4. Cowardice is a baseless.
a) awardees b) courage c) helplessness d) dice
5. Fright seeing some.
a) fear b) freight c) unafraid d) afraid
6. Strange things a few people develop.
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a) unusual b) familiar c) unknown d) unwanted

7. Choose the correct plural form of ‘index’ from the
following.
a) indxes b) indices c) indexs d) index
8. Form the derivative by adding the right prefix to the word
– ‘ordinary’.
a) ultra b) over c) de d) extra
9. Choose the correct expansion of the abbreviation DTH.
a) Direct to Home
b) Development the Hospital
c) Direct to Home Minister
d) Danger the Headlight

10. Complete the following sentence with the most

appropriate phrasal verb given below:

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The match was
a) put away
due to heavy rain.
b) put up c) put out d) put off
11. Choose the suitable option to pair with the word ‘made‘ to
form a compound word.
a) ground b) girl c) prize d) man
12. Fill in the blank with most appropriate preposition given
below:
She will reach there ten minutes.
a) in b) to c) at d) from
13. Complete the following sentence using the most appropriate
tense form of the given below:
The phone (ring) now.
a) rings b) is ringing
c) has been rung d) was ringing
14. Choose the most appropriate linker from the given four
alternatives.
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I forget I had to meet the principal.

a) that b) because c) until d) despite
X. Choose the appropriate synonyms for the italicized words.
1. The great expanse of sea stretched down beneath.
a) large space b) narrow space
c) small space d) higher area
2. He said in a hopeless tone of a despondent beagle.
a) angry b) affluent
c) despairing d) strong
3. They were apprehensive and supportive too.
a) confident b) inquisitive
c) anxious d) special
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5.
He said with a groan.
a) shout b) growl c) laugh d) cry
I had counted on the commotion to get to my desk without
being seen .
a) confusion b) disturbance c) unrest d) calmnes
6. So we can now look forward to a more inclusive way of learning,
a) comprehensive b) completely
c) exclusive d) overall
7. Choose the correct plural form of ‘memorandum’ from the
following:
a) memo b) memorandums
c) memoranda d) memoes
8. Form a derivative by adding the right suffix to the word
– ‘reflect’.
a) – by b) – ness c) – ion d) – ly
9. Choose the correct expansion of the abbreviation ‘FDI’.
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a) Foreign Direct Impact b) Foreign Digital Investor

c) Foreign Direct Investor d) Foreign Direct Investment
10. Complete the following sentence with the most
appropriate phrasal verb given below:
I have managed all my difficulties.
a) got on b) got about c) got in d) got over
11. Choose the suitable option to pair it with the word ‘life’ to
form a compound word.
a) weak b) good c) long d) short
12. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition
given below:
The Hindu is published Chennai.
a) in b) from c) at d) on

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13. Complete the following sentence using the most appropriate
tense form of the verb given below:
I (receive) your parcel a few days ago.
a) have received b) received c) had received d) was receiving
14. Choose the most appropriate linker from the given four
alternatives.
Get an entry pass you will not be allowed.
a) or b) otherwise
c) either a or b d) neither a nor b
XI. Choose the appropriate synonyms for the italicized words.
1. Father had left the ancestral home and moved to Kolkata.
a) interested b) inherited c) flexible d) devoted
2. I sat in silent dejection .
a)delight b) anger c) calmness d) hopelessness
3. Uncle reminded him to go home.
a) partly b) advise c) recall d) jealous
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Choose the appropriate antonyms for the italicized words.

4. At regular intervals a board creaked.
a) poor b) common c) irregular d) crazy
5. The attic had crumbled down.
a) blessed b) revealed c) consolidate d) incurious
6. Instantly the steps began again.
a) gradually b) rapidly c) calmly d) modernly
7. Choose the correct plural form of ‘radius’ from the
following.
a) radio b) radii c) radis d) radios
8. Form the derivative by adding the right suffix to the word –
‘establish’.
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9. Choose the correct expansion of the abbreviation ‘CCTV’.
a) Closed Control Television
b) Closed Circuit Television
c) Closed Conclusion Television
d) Control Circuit Television

10. Complete the following sentence with the most

appropriate phrasal verb given below:
I could not with the others since I am a slow learner.
a) keep up b) keep off c) keep up d) keep out
11. Choose the suitable option to pair with the word ‘write’ to
form a compound word.
a) up b) on c) with d) for
12. Fill in the blank with most appropriate preposition given
below:
The politician spoke Gandhian philosophy.
a) above b) about c) against d) still

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13. Complete the following sentences using the most

appropriate tense form of the given below:
She (wear) a new dress now.
a) is wearing b) wears
c) was wearing d) are wearing
14. Choose the most appropriate linker from the given four
alternatives.
On Friday night we watched a drama a movie.
a) though b) and c) but d) eve

15. Identify and correct the errors in the following sentences.

i) You may speak politely to the elders.
ii) This is the boy whom won the race.
iii) He come late to school every day.
iv) Though he was hungry but he did not eat.

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v) Is this a book that you wanted to buy?
vi) Despite being old and he is active.
vii)
viii)
Abi is inferior than Raga in games.
Ram is one of the best student present.
ix) Your counsel will benefit to me.
x) Raju met in an accident.
xi) Though Prema likes coffee but she prefers tea.
xii) One of the girl look happy..
xiii) Children bursted into peals of laughter.
xiv) My uncle bought many furntiures.
xv) Children prefer ice cream than coffee
xvi) Sitting near the window and he saw the child.
xvii) Nathan is week in English.
xviii) My uncle deals with silver.
xix) Raj with his friends have gone to market.
xx) Let’s wait here, shall I?
xxi) As the child fell down so it started crying.
xxii) He is a honest man.
xxiii) Neither the secretary nor the manager were available.
xxiv) The cat drink milk.
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xxv) One of the chairs are broken

xxvi) Do you know which is world’s tallest building?
xxvii) I place great confidence on you.
xxviii) He is good athlete who performs well.
xxix) I am absent yesterday.
xxx) I cannot drive as fast as Rahul.
xxxi) He is one of the talkative boy in the class.

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xxxii)
xxxiii)
Very few students have scored high as Madan.
Kiran is so ill to go to school.
xxxiv) Remove the furnitures from here.
xxxvi) He is an university teacher.
xxxvii) Very few people true to their work.
a. My brother is three years elder than me.
b. Hurry, its getting late.
c. He stood with his friend in all difficulties.
d. It requires an energy.
e. My uncle is richest man in the village.
f. Many people behaves rudely now-a-days.
g. A American lives near my house.
h. The dog fell along the river.
i. Each of the cycles are damaged.
j. Sujeeth jumped over the bore well.
k. If they sing well, they would be selected.
l. We speak the English.
m. A group of tourists has arrived.
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n. The evidences are very clear.

o. He is the good batsman in our team.
p. Economics are my favorite subject.
q. The tree is very tall that we cannot climb upon it.
r. He is angry on me.
s. One of the boy has won a prize.

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PREPARED BY:
MR.P.ELAKKIYASELVAN.M.A.,B.ED.,( ENGLISH TEACHER )
KANCHANADEVI MATRIC. HR. SEC. SCHOOL,

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