Some writing tasks and grammar

 Attempt any two of the following three questions in 120-150 words each.

a) Describe an influential person and explain why you feel this person is a

positive role model.

b) Water is the force behind agriculture, industries, trade and commerce.

Lately, India has been facing severe scarcity of this vital resource. Write

an article for your school magazine on the need for water conservation.

You are Rajiv/Ragini.

c) Technology appears to create a global network, bringing people together.

But, it also replaces real life communication, thus bringing social

isolation. Write your views on the impact of technology on human

connections for an e-journal. You are Sourabh/Surabhi.

Attempt any one of the following two questions in 150-180 words.

a) It is seen that public property is often defaced and damaged. The

infrastructure (public transport, subways, roads, gardens) provided by

the government helps the nation develop and it’s the responsibility of

each citizen to ensure that it remains unharmed. Write a speech voicing

your concerns over the need to have a sense of ownership and national

pride. You are Rati/Rahul.

b) You are Malini/Manoj. Write an article to be published in a leading daily

urging all parents to give their time and moral support to their children,

especially the adolescents who face multiple pressures in this crucial

phase of their lives. Many of your friends are getting expensive gifts

from their parents, but not their attention and time.

10 marks

(10 x 1)

Q. 5 Transform the following sentences as per the given instructions.

a) I am reading a book at the moment. It is very interesting. (combine the

sentences using the beginning given)

The book ___________________

b) The fire alarm has been sounded by him. (transform to active voice)

c) “What do you mean by these words?”, asked the teacher angrily.

(transform to indirect speech)

d) Though he was powerful, he was lonely. (rewrite as a compound

sentence)

e) The teacher insists that the students write neatly. (Rewrite the sentence

using ‘writing’)

f) Open the window. (rewrite using the beginning given)

Would _________

g) The soldiers who were victorious were honoured by the President.

(rewrite as a simple sentence)

h) She was so tired that she could not finish the task. (rewrite the sentence

using ‘too’)

8 marks

(1 x 8)

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