EnglishNEB 2076 (old course)
a) Rewrite the following sentences choosing the correct word from the pairs given in brackets. [3] i) When will the new (Principal/Principle) take his responsibility ? ii) Do not disturb, students…
5a) Rewrite the following sentences choosing the correct word from the pairs given in brackets. [3]
- i) When will the new (Principal/Principle) take his responsibility ?
- ii) Do not disturb, students are (giving/taking) examination now.
- iii) The proverb says, "As you (so/sow), so shall you reap".
- iv) The leader says, "I am between the devil and the deep (see/sea).
- v) (Excess/access) of anything is harmful.
- vi) It is good to buy milk products from a (diary/dairy). b) Write the present participle and past participle of the following verbs. [2]
- i) go
- ii) put
- iii) ring
- iv) read
Answer
a) Correct Sentences with the Right Word
i) When will the new Principal take his responsibility?
- Explanation: "Principal" refers to the head of a school or institution, while "principle" means a fundamental rule or belief.
ii) Do not disturb, students are taking examination now.
- Explanation: "Taking" is correct here because students are undergoing an exam, not performing it.
iii) The proverb says, "As you sow, so shall you reap."
- Explanation: "Sow" means to plant seeds, while "so" is an adverb meaning "in that way."
iv) The leader says, "I am between the devil and the deep sea."
- Explanation: "Sea" is correct because it refers to the ocean, while "see" means to look.
v) Excess of anything is harmful.
- Explanation: "Excess" means an amount beyond what is normal or needed, while "access" refers to the ability to enter or use something.
vi) It is good to buy milk products from a dairy.
- Explanation: "Dairy" refers to a place where milk and milk products are produced, while "diary" means a daily record of events.
b) Present and Past Participles of the Given Verbs
| Verb | Present Participle | Past Participle |
|---|---|---|
| i) go | going | gone |
| ii) put | putting | put |
| iii) ring | ringing | rung |
| iv) read | reading | read |
a) Correct sentences with the right word from the pairs given in brackets:
i) When will the new **Principal** take his responsibility?
ii) Do not disturb, students are **taking** examination now.
iii) The proverb says, "As you **sow**, so shall you reap."
iv) The leader says, "I am between the devil and the deep **sea**."
v) **Excess** of anything is harmful.
vi) It is good to buy milk products from a **dairy**.
b) Present and Past Participles of the given verbs:
| Verb | Present Participle | Past Participle |
|------|---------------------|-----------------|
| i) go | going | gone |
| ii) put | putting | put |
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