Grammar in use
10. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(a) Rina (take/takes/took) the bus to school everyday.
Ans: Rina takes the bus to school everyday.
(b) Last Monday, while we (was watching/have been watching/were watching) the television, the electricity went off.
Ans: Last Monday, while we were watching the television, the electricity went off.
(c) By this time tomorrow they (will have left/will have leave/will had left).
Ans: By this time tomorrow they will have left.
11. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions:
Arifa, the younger __________ the two girls, has cracked IIT, while __________ older one is __________ engineer __________ a multinational company.
Ans: Arifa, the younger of the two girls, has cracked IIT, while the older one is an engineer in a multinational company.
Writing Activities
12. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper (within 100 words) about the problems faced by commuters due to reckless driving of public vehicles.
Ans:
To
The Editor
The Statesman
4, Chowringhee Square,
Kolkata—700001
Sub: Danger caused by the reckless driving of vehicles
Sir, Through your esteemed daily. I want to express my concern about a matter that has caused panic among the daily commuters. We go to different places with the help of some kind of conveyance. The roads especially have become very dangerous. The drivers are not always trained. So reckless driving in such a situation is taking helpless lives day after day. There is none to force the drivers to follow rules and regulations. Strict laws must be imposed. Regular supervision by police will lessen the problem. In addition to that, pedestrians must be cautious while walking on the road or crossing it. I would therefore, on behalf of the commuters, request the authorities to take proper action for our safety. Thanking you
Yours sincerely,
Pathik Guha
12. J. N. Lahiri Road
Srirampur, Hooghly
January 03, 2017