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APEEJAY SCHOOL, PANCHSHEEL PARK

English – Class X
Holiday Homework Worksheet

Name of the student: Class & Sec: Date:

1. GRAMMAR
Do as directed:-
i. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence.
If only he _____ us truth in the first place, things would not have gone wrong.
(a) has told (b) would have told (c) had told (d) should have told
ii. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line:
As far as climate change is concerned, South Asia is one of the world’s most sensitive area.
Option No. Error Correction
(a) change changes
(b) is was
(c) most many
(d) area areas
iii. Complete the given sentence, by filling in the blank with the correct option :
As he was crossing the road, a car _____ him down.
(a) was knocking (b) had knocked (c) knocked (d) would have knocked
iv. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction.
The doctor advised the patient that he would take that medicine every day.

Use the given format for your response.


Error Correction
v. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction.
There are a little countries in the world where the population is not growing fast.

Use the given format for your response.


Error Correction
vi. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word given in brackets:-
The bridge _____ (repair) at the moment so it can’t be used.
vii. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction.
Diwali, well known as the festival of lights, is the festival that is celebrated in almost all parts
of India.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction
viii. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction.
The people of India show remarkable unity at the time of Kargil conflict.

Use the given format for your response.


Error Correction
ix. Complete the given sentence, by filling in the blank with the correct option :
When I was a child, I _____ to school every day instead of going by cycle.
(a) walked (b) have been walking (c) had walked (d) have walked
x. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word given in brackets:-
The boys _____ (listen) to my lecture since 8 o’clock this morning.
xi. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line:
The few political thinkers think that liberty and equality can’t go together.
Option No. Error Correction
(a) can’t couldn’t
(b) think thinks
(c) the a
(d) and or
xii. Identify the error and supply the correction, for the following sentence:
Every people went to welcome the Indian Cricket team.
Error Correction
xiii. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word given in brackets:-
They will meet you at night after you _____ (finish) your work.
xiv. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the brackets:-
Chris, in addition to his brother Zack, _____ (play) hockey on Saturday.
2. WRITING SKILLS
i. With the widespread use of social media and digital platforms, cyberbullying has become a
pervasive issue, affecting the mental health and well-being of our youth. Write a letter to the
editor of The Times of India, Delhi expressing your concern over the alarming rise in cases of
cyberbullying among teenagers. You are Priya/Priyanshu living at B-47 Avas Vikas, Mayur
Vihar, New Delhi. (100- 120 words)
ii. You have seen an advertisement of a new model sports bike launched by Honda. You are a
passionate racer and are keen to buy the new model of racing bikes being offered. Next
month a zonal level Bike Marathon is taking place and you are keen to enroll your name as a
contestant. Write a letter to M/s Honda Bikes and Scooters, Kashmere Gate, New Delhi
enquiring about the price, specifications and availability of accessories that long distance
racers would require. You are Man Singh living in Green Park, New Delhi. (100- 120 words)
iii. You are Mohit/Mohini, a resident of 32/B, Ravi Nagar, Delhi. Last week, you came across
an advertisement pertaining to the city tour of Kerala and wish to avail it during the
vacations. Write a letter of enquiry to the Tour Manager, Balaji Tours and Travels, Connaught
Place, Delhi, enquiring about the itinerary for 7 children and 20 adult members. (100- 120
words)
iv. You are Maria/ Patrick who recently visited Delhi and Gurugram after a few years as a
tourist from Goa. You noticed the marked increase in the number of private vehicles,
pollution, and industrial units in both the cities. Alarmed by the rise in health issues owing to
these developments, you decide to pen a letter to the editor of a national daily. Write the letter
including some suggestions to reduce the effects of environmental damage. (100- 120 words)

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