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Semester III [Practice Sheet] Term I
MODULE II: Verbs
Q-Identify the kinds of the verb and write in the appropriate column.

(a) It has been nearly thirty years since I graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Much has
changed but the highlight of any visit remains a tour of the British Indian Army Memorial Room. There,
amongst artefacts recalling two centuries worth of Indian sacrifice, you’ll find the centerpiece. An immense
stained-glass window of an Indian sepoy standing sentry in a jungle above one word: Burma. 'The Indian
Army Memorial Room reflects the important shared history and links between our modern-day armies.
The leadership provided cadets of all nations the inspiration of courage and spirit of the great regiments of
the British Indian Army that is as strong today as ever. The significance of the shared history between Great
Britain and South Asia remains of great importance to their training, as well as their understanding of the
role of the British Army today. 'A major part of developing the future leaders of the British Army involves
looking to the powerful lessons of our forebears. The objects and paintings installed in this new
commemorative display of the British Indian Army are some of the best examples of craftsmanship from the
18th, 19th and 20th centuries. The most imposing additions to the room are the series of 57 portraits and
scenes which hang above new display cases filled with ceramics, silverware and regimental badges.
Having received Generous support from the new armies of India and Pakistan, and in 1950 this room was
officially dedicated as the Indian Army Memorial Room to house the new collection. For India, August 15 is
first and foremost Independence Day. But, as we in the U.K. mark 75 years since peace was achieved in
Asia, this is also our opportunity to thank you for your immense contributions and, in particular, the
campaign in Burma. This room serves as a fitting memorial to over 200 years of service and sacrifice.'

Linking Verb been (1) is(6) remains(7 are (9) was is(12),is Serves
) (12) (13)
Modal Verb
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Auxiliary has (1) has (2) will (3) was (12)

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Intransitive graduated Changed (2) Hang (10) Achieved

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(1) (12)
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Monotransitive find (3) reflects (5) involves mark (12)

(8)
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Ditransitive provided
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(6)
Gerund t r a i n i n g understanding
(7) (7)
Infinitive to thank
(12)
Present Participle standing imposing (10) fitting
(4) (13)
Past Participle shared (5) shared (7) Installed
(9)
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Semester III [Practice Sheet] Term I
MODULE II: Verbs
Perfect Participle Having
received
(11)
P a r t i c i p l e s recalling developing looking
functioning as (3) (8) (8)
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(b) Those numbers can’t possibly do justice to their bravery. At Imphal, Indian forces fought even after the
siege was lifted. Rao Abdul Hafiz Panwa became the youngest Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross —
overrunning Japanese positions despite mortal wounds. At Kohima, an Indian-British force numbering 1,500
men held its own against 15,000 enemy troops for two weeks despite phosphorous bombardments and
ferocious infantry attacks. The celebrated “Black Cat” 17th Infantry Division of the Indian Army were in
continuous combat during the three-year long Burma Campaign. In total some 87,000 Indians (17) the
ultimate price. But their efforts also turned the tide of the war. No wonder the commander of the 14th Army
in Burma, Field Marshal Slim, described his Indian divisions as “among the best in the world”.

From Asia to Africa, the Mediterranean to the Pacific, millions fought for freedom in the six-year long
struggle to rid the world of the tyranny and evil of Axis aggressors. Those who served in that vast Pacific
theatre are often referred to as the “Forgotten Army” but we must never let the memory of their sacrifices
and achievements slip from our minds. At Kohima, an Indian-British force numbering 1,500 men held its
own against 15,000 enemy troops for two weeks despite phosphorous bombardments and ferocious infantry
attacks.
The statistics alone are staggering. On land, at sea and in the air, Indians formed the largest all-volunteer
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force in the world, with over 2.5 million fighting in Europe, North Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong and,
Burma. What is more, India provided almost 200 million tonnes of coal, six million tonnes of iron ore and
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more than one million tonnes of steel to the Pacific war effort, and countless Indian non-combatants secured
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supply lines. The India-U.K. partnership has plenty of room to grow. We have seven Royal Navy vessels
having been operated in the Western Indian Ocean
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And, now as you pursue your Atmanirbhar Bharat vision you will find Global Britain is eager to work
together in a range of areas from defence modernisation to maritime technology. We are determined to
elevate our partnership to the next level. But we face shared dangers, whether from pandemics or piracy,
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extremism or enemies operating below the threshold of conventional conflict. We are living through a new
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era of uncertainty but eight decades ago, our great forebears showed us the way ahead.
Linking Verb became (5) were (5) referred is (13) has (14) have (14) is (15)
(9)
Modal Verb can (1) must (9) will (15)
Auxiliary was (2) are (9) are (11) are (16) are (17)
Intransitive fought (2) lifted (2) held (4) fought (6) served (9) slip (9) staggering
living (17)
Monotransitive paid (5) turned (6) describe held (10) formed provided pursue
d (7) (12) (13) (15)
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find (15) determined face (16) let (9) do(1)
(16)
Ditransitive showed
(17)
Gerund
Infinitive to work(5) to to find to rid (8)
elevate(16)
Present Participle

Past Participle Celebrated Secured Shared

(5) (15) (16)
Perfect Participle Having
been (14)
P a r t i c i p l e s Operating
functioning as (16)
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Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb. (Q. No. 1-10)
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A visit to her parents a few years back _________(1) Indra Nooyi to take up a habit that created ‘some of the most meaningful
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experiences’ she has had as CEO. PepsiCo’s Indra Nooyi was named CEO, in 2006 and Chairman in 2007. Ten years later, in
April 2017, she wrote on LinkedIn about the lessons she___________(2) from running $166 billion company.
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One such lesson is that “people are everything”, she wrote. “The success of an enterprise usually _________(3) down to one
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thing: the team.” She had always___________(4) this, on some level, she wrote, and ____________(5) former CEO Steve
Reinemund’s practice of writing notes to employees to acknowledge their contributions and accomplishments.

But on Nooyi’s first trip to India to visit her parents after being named CEO in 2006, she wrote, “The way I thought about all this
changed completely and a steady stream of family and friends came into the house. They _____________(6) go right over to my
mother to say , ‘You did such good job raising Indra’.”

Indra further wrote on LinkedIn, “Watching them, I ______________(7) that I had never done for our senior executives what my
family and friends did for me. So, as soon as I got back to work, I decided to send a letter thanking the parents of some of our
executives. And since then, I _____________ (8) similar letters to spouses.”

Nooyi added, “The impact of these letters ________________(9) to some of the most meaningful experiences I have had at
PepsiCo. If I have one request to those who are reading this and who also lead people, try acknowledging contributions of others.
The responses you _____________(10) will move you more than you can imagine.”

1. A. Inspired B. Inspire C. Had inspired D. Had been inspiring E. To inspire

2. A. Will learn B. Shall learn C. Has learnt D. Had learnt E. Had been learning
3. A. Came B. Come C. Comes D. Had come E. Have come
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4. A. Known B. Knew C. Knows D. Know E. had known
5. A. Have adopted B. Had adopted C. Has adopted D. Will adopted E. Shall adopted
6. A. Should B. Could C. Will D. Shall E. Would
7. A. realized B. Will realize C. Used to realize D. Realizes E. Realize
8. A. have sent B. has sent C. will sent D. will send E. have send
9. A. led B. leading C. Is leading D. lead to E. Has been Led
10. A. Got B. Gets C. Get D. Getting E. Will get

Q- Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs provided in brackets.
A report recently published in The Hindu revealed that a major corporation had been accused of violating
(violate)[1] environmental regulations over several years. The company, known for producing (produce) [2]
chemical products, was alleged to have been discharging (discharge) [3] toxic waste into a nearby river,
contaminating the water supply for several villages. When questioned, the company’s spokesperson denied
engaging (engage) [4] in any illegal activity, insisting that they had adhered to all environmental guidelines.
The report detailed how local communities had tried raising (raise) [5] concerns about pollution for years,
but their complaints were repeatedly ignored. Some villagers even considered filing (file) [6] lawsuits
against the company, but they were uncertain about affording (afford) [7] the legal costs. Activists are now
demanding that the government take immediate action, urging it to launch (launch) [8] an investigation into
the corporation’s activities.In response, the Environment Ministry stated that it had begun monitoring
(monitor) [9] the company’s operations closely and promised to hold (hold) [10] anyone found guilty and
accountable. However, critics fear that the investigation could be delayed, as similar cases in the past have
shown that corporate lobbying often leads to postponing (postpone) [11] punitive measures. Meanwhile,
local residents remain anxious, unsure whether they should trust the authorities to protect (protect) [12]
their health and the environment

Follow the instruction given with each question and rewrite them (Q 49-58).
1. We studied. We went out of the reading room.
(Combine the sentences using Participle)
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2. The people elected Prasad as the President. The people gave him all the support.
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(Combine the sentences using Participle)

3. The (creak) door awakened the dog.
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(Use the Participle form of the verb creak)

4. The criminal saw the police. He ran away.
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(Combine the sentences using Participle)

5. Every cricket team has a captain. He directs the other players.
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(Combine the sentences using Infinitive)

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6. We started early. We arrived at noon.

(Combine the sentences using Participle)
7. When she is in the mood she likes to bake cakes.
(Use Gerund in place of Infinitive)
8. He did not have even a rupee. He could not buy a loaf of bread.
(Combine the sentences using Infinitive)
9. Climbing to the top of the mountain isn’t easy.
(Replace the Gerund with Infinitive)
10. I forgot to post the birthday card to my mother.
(Replace the infinitive with Gerund)

The non-finite verbs in the following sentences are underlined. Identify their types, e.g., Infinitive/
Gerund/ Participle .
He has ruined his sight by reading small print. Participle
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2. She wanted him to carry the books. Infinitive
3. We saw a clown standing on the head. Participle
4. It is important to take an advanced course in Mathematics. Infinitive
5. Asking questions is easier than answering them.
6. Help him lift the bag.Infinitive
7. Jumping over the fence, the thief escaped. Participle
8. As the storm approached the birds quit singing. Gerund
9. I dare not do it. Infinitive
10.Walking on the grass is forbidden. Gerund

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