Do as instructed in the brackets and rewrite the complete sentences. [10x1=10] a) Nepal is a <u culture</u diverse country where one can enjoy an example of tolerance and understanding among a…

Here are the model answers for the given questions, structured correctly for NEB Class 12 English examination:

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a) Correct the underlined word

Nepal is a culturally diverse country where one can enjoy an example of tolerance and understanding among a number of castes and creeds.

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b) Choose the correct verb

The class monitor, as well as his friends, perform well in the extra-curricular activities.

Explanation: When two subjects are connected by "as well as," the verb agrees with the subject closest to it (friends). Hence, the plural verb "perform" is used.

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c) Choose the correct preposition

The thief escaped through the tunnel that was buried about five feet beneath the surface.

Explanation: "Through" indicates movement from one side to another, fitting the context of escaping via a tunnel.

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d) Choose the appropriate modal verb

"Who is that man with Pushkar?" "I'm not sure. He could be his father."

Explanation: "Could" is used to express uncertainty about a possibility.

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e) Choose the appropriate form of the verb

Please, do not call me between 8 and 9 a.m. We will be having dinner then.

Explanation: The future continuous tense ("will be having") is used to indicate an ongoing action at a specific future time.

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f) Identify and correct the grammatical error

Yubaraj said that the document was personal and he wouldn't let me read it.

Error: "Wouldn't let me to read" is incorrect because the infinitive "to" is unnecessary after "let." Correction: "Wouldn't let me read" (bare infinitive is used after "let").

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g) Combine the sentences using "as soon as"

As soon as they saw that a tiger was prowling in the shrub near them, they attacked the tiger.

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h) Combine the sentences using a relative pronoun

I was born in a remote village, from which indelible childhood memories recur all the time.

Explanation: "From which" correctly refers to the village and maintains grammatical structure.

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i) Change into passive voice

This letter is intended merely to remind the officials of the urgency of the issue.

Explanation: The subject ("They") is removed, and the verb is converted to passive form ("is intended").

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j) Change into indirect speech

She told her clerk not to make a mistake again or he would be sacked.

Explanation:

• "Said to" → "told"
• "Don't make mistake" → "not to make a mistake" (infinitive form)
• "You'll be sacked" → "he would be sacked" (change in pronoun and tense)

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Final Notes:

• Each answer is concise, grammatically correct, and follows NEB’s expected format.
• Errors are identified with clear corrections and explanations.
• Sentence transformations maintain logical flow and proper verb tense usage.