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NATIONAL ACADEMY FOR LEARNING

NORTH BENGALURU
PRACTICE WORKSHEET-2
ENGLISH

Complete as directed.

i. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter:

Dear Sir
Subject: Modern cities, old problems
A metropolitan city is the reflection of the entire country and if it __________ (find) lacking in basic
amenities, then it is a cause for concern.

ii. Read the given sentence from a recipe review article. Identify the error and supply the correction in the
sentence.

Ice-cream and aerated drinks also fall under the category of junk food as they would be harmful to one’s
health.

Use the given format for your response.

error correction

iii. Irfan and Mansi had a conversation about the forthcoming performance at Mansi’s Theatre Academy.
Report Irfan’s question.
Is your director helping you to design the stage for tomorrow’s play?

iv. Read the dialogue between Ritika and her classmate, Mohit, regarding the Math book.

Ritika: Can I borrow your Math book for a couple of days?


Mohit: Yes certainly, I have already studied for the test tomorrow.

Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue.

Ritika asked Mohit if she could borrow his Math book for a couple of days. Mohit agreed and said that
__________________.

A. he has already studied for the test the next day.


B. he had already studied for the test tomorrow.
C. he will have already studied for the test the next day.
D. he had already studied for the test the next day.

v. Complete the given sentence, by filling in the blank with the correct option.
Sugarcane which is another water-guzzling crop in India, is also a particularly popular choice among the
farmers in Maharashtra because they ____________________
(had been/will be/ought to be/are) assured of direct marketing by sugar mills.

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vi. Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence from a report in a school magazine.

Central Public School organized a seminar about ‘Water Conservation’ as part of the World Water Day
celebrations on 15th November, 2023.

Use the given format for your response

error correction

vii. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a
tribute to Nelson Mandela published in a newspaper.
Mandela’s understanding about freedom changed with age and experience over due course of time.

Option No. Error Correction


A changed was changed
B about of
C with along with
D over in

viii.Complete the given narrative, by filling the blank with the correct option.

The sight of glistening dew drops on the green blades of morning grass left me _____________ grateful
for the calming peace that surrounded me.

A. feeling
B. having felt
C. felt
D. feels

ix. Report the dialogue between two friends, by completing the sentence:

Pooja: I am really looking forward to the Annual Alumni Meet tomorrow.


Neha: Yes, we will be meeting our friends after so many years.

Pooja told Neha that she was looking forward to the Annual Alumni Meet the next day.
Neha agreed and remarked that ______________________.

x. Fill the blank by choosing the correct option to complete a live interview in a company.

Good Morning, Sir!


I have a great interest in this position and assure you that I _______________ prove to be an asset to your
organisation.

A. may
B. will
C. can
D. ought to
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xi. Comple the line from a popular song, by filling the blank with the correct option.

It’s been a hard day’s night


And I ____________ (work) like a dog
It’s been a hard day’s night
I _____________ like a log.

A. have been working; should be sleeping


B. worked; slept
C. had worked; had slept
D. work; sleep

xii. Identify the error and supply correction for the following note in a passengers’ flight instruction
manual:

Note- While water bottles would be available at the gallery area or on the seats,
the airlines must not provide any meals.

Use the given format for your response.

error correction

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