Do as directed Questions Std.10th

1. My father was a medical professional. (Select proper tail tag)

a) was he?

b) wasn’t he?

c) didn’t he?

2. The holidays provided me an opportunity to read various magazines and Storybooks. (Rewrite the sentence in the Simple present tense)

3. I heard a group of street dogs barking. (Rewrite the sentence in the Present Continuous tense)

4. I started throwing more stones. (Begin with – ‘ More stones…………)

5. They were witnessing my rescue operation. (Rewrite the sentence in the Simple Past tense)

6. I took the baby langur to our backyard. (Rewrite the sentence in the Past Perfect tense)

7. My parents and sisters had come out on the veranda. (Select proper tail tag)

8. My parents and sisters had come out on the veranda. (Use ‘not only ……but also ‘&‘as well as’)

9. I took the baby langur to our backyard. (Frame a Wh-question to get the underlined word as an answer)

10. She gave the baby a through body inspection. (Begin with – ‘The baby ….)

11. The baby sensed the presence of his mother. (Rewrite the sentence in the Past Perfect Tense)

12. I cannot forget that look in her eyes. (select proper tail tag)

a) can I?

b) can’t I?

c) do I?

13. I was overwhelmed by the emotion. (Write the sentence in Active Voice)

1. The emotion overwhelmed me.
2. The emotion overwhelms me.

c)The emotion was overwhelmed me.

14. She simply sat there quietly. (Choose correct tail tag)

a) did she?

b) wasn’t she?

c) didn’t she?

15. We all have natural talents. (Choose correct tail tag)

a) haven’t we?

b) have we?

c) hasn’t we?

16. Life is like a trumpet. (Frame a Wh-question to get the underlined word as answer)

17. If we don’t put anything in, we can’t get anything out. (Use ‘unless’)

18. It will help increase focus and accountability. (Identify the tense)

19. His two brothers and his sister had already flown away. (Identify the tense)

20. He became afraid. (Identify the tense)

21. He became afraid. (Choose correct tail tag)

a) did he?

b) don’t he?

c) didn’t he?

22. The sun is ascending now. (Rewrite the sentence in the Past Continuous tense)

23. He could not rise. (Choose correct tail tag)

a) could he?

b) did he?

c) couldn’t he?

24. But he was tired and weak with hunger. (Use ‘not only ……but also)

25. He had made his first flight. (Identify the tense)

1. He called out Nathu.

(Rewrite the sentence in Past Continuous tense)

2. Mrs. Srivastava said,” Tell him to come and see me tomorrow.”

(Change into indirect speech)

3. Sitaram had a bundle of freshly pressed clothes. He balanced it on his head. (Use ‘which’)

4. Mrs Bhushan went in search of her husband. He was sitting in front of Kamal Kishore’s photography shop. (Use ’who’)

5. That summer was the hottest in the history of Pipalnagar.

(Change into Positive degree)

6. Mr. Kishore said,” Deep Chand, have you heard the latest?”

(Change into indirect speech)

7. The Seth was holidaying in Kashmir. (Frame a wh-question to get the underlined word as answer)

8. He was hiding in Pipalnagar.

(Rewrite the sentence in Simple Present Tense)

9. He wasn’t sure he could persuade the crowd.

(Select proper tail tag) a) wasn’t he? b) was he? c) did he?

10. He was determined to get his way. (Make it exclamatory)

11. Give us our money. (Select proper passive voice)

1. Let our money given us.
2. Let our money be gave to us.
3. Let our money be given to us.

12. So, they gathered outside.

(Rewrite the sentence in Present Continuous Tense)

13. He swept the steps. (Begin the sentence with ‘The steps……..)

14. Courage is truly a wonderful thing. (Make it exclamatory)

15. Dr. Hawking is one of the greatest scientists of this century.

(Change into Positive Degree)

16. He made many epochmaking statements.

(Rewrite the sentence in Present Continuous Tense)

17. This disease came as a bolt from the blue.

(Rewrite the sentence in Past Perfect Tense)

18. Science will discover the core secrets of the Universe.

(Begin the sentence with ‘The core secrets of the Universe…)

19. Dr. Hawking is a very humble man. (Make it exclamatory)

20. He was very clumsy. (Make it exclamatory)

21. He was very simple and intelligent. (Make it exclamatory)

22. This does not mean that the book is filled with heavy Grammar.

(Select proper tail tag) a) does this? b) do this? c) isn’t this?

23. R.K. Narayan does a great job conveying that to all of us.

(Select proper tail tag) a) does he? b) doesn’t he? c) don’t he?

24. The use of simple and short sentences adds to the simplicity

of the book. (Use ’not only ……but also’)

25. The author is one of the greatest authors of all the time.

(Change the sentence into Comparative and Positive degree)

26. R.K. Narayan is responsible for many of the outstanding literary works.

(Frame a Wh-question to get underlined as answer)

27. World Heritage Sites can be a combination of both cultural and natural areas. (Use ‘not only ……..but also’ and ‘as well as’)

28. As soon as the bill is passed, it will become an act.

(Use ‘No sooner …..than’)

29. As soon as the thief escaped, the family informed the police.

(Use ‘No sooner….than’)

30. Opera House in Australia and the Historic Centre of Vienna in Austria are cultural sites of the World Heritage.

(Use ‘not only ……..but also’)

31. As soon as the World Heritage Sites are in danger, they are inscribed on a separate list. (Use ‘No sooner ……than’)

32. The State Parties are responsible for identifying and nominating new sites. ( Use ‘not only ……..but also’ and ‘as well as’)

33.A white House Conference called for a ‘World Heritage Trust’ to protect historic cultural sites and the world’s significant natural and scenic sites. (Use ‘not only ……..but also’)

34. To protect the temples and artifacts, UNESCO launched an international campaign. (Use ‘not only ……..but also’)

35. UNESCO and the international Council on monuments initiated a draft convention to create an international organisation responsible for protecting cultural heritage.

(Use ‘not only ……..but also’)

1. “Meena, it’s a beautiful day,” I said. (Change into indirect speech)

2.” We won’t get a taxi in this rain,” I grumbled. (Change into indirect speech)

3. We won’t get a taxi in this rain. (Choose the correct tail tag)

a) will we?

b) won’t we

c) will you?

4. They were totally drenched and happy. (Use ‘not only……but also’ and ‘as well as’)

5. The beggar and the girl were playing on the road.

(Rewrite the sentence in ‘Present Continuous Tense’)

6. The Nobel Prize is one of the greatest honours in the world.

(Rewrite the sentence in ‘Comparative and Positive degree’)

7. The flower comes to life only for a day. (Frame a Wh-question to get underlined parts as answer) (Start with ‘How long…)

8. We saw an army of ants. (Identify the tense)

9. We experience the alchemy of nature. (Identify the tense)

10. It will not remain so far ever. (Identify the tense)

11. Ants were lugging a fly. (Identify the tense)

12. She was very cheerful. (Make it exclamatory)

13. Shwetha is a very beautiful girl. (Make it exclamatory)

14. There were few wrinkles in her face. (Choose the correct tail tag)

a) were there?

b) weren’t there?

c) didn’t there?

15. Give me your card. (Choose the correct tail tag)

a) will you?

b) won’t you?

c) will we?

16. Meena was surprised by my question.

(Choose the correct tail tag)

a) wasn’t she?

b) didn’t she?

c) weren’t she?

17. “Did you give any gurudakshina to your Guru?” I asked.

(Change into indirect speech)

18. That scene forced me to look at my own life.

(Begin the sentence with ‘I……………..’)

19. I find happiness in every small thing in every situation and in every person. (Begin the sentence with ‘Happiness………’)

20. Name the tense.

a. The Nobel committee has generously invited me to present a “Lecture.”

b. I am representing the millions of children.

c. I humbly accept this award on behalf of all my fellow activists across the world.

d. I have kept an empty chair here as a reminder.

21. He was kidnapped by an extremist militia.

(Begin the sentence with ‘An extremist militia………….’)

22. He was forced to kill his friends and family.

(Begin the sentence with ‘They……………’)

23. All the great religions teach us to care for our children. (Begin the sentence with ‘We are …………..’)

24. I have held their injured bodies.

(Begin the sentence with ’Their injured bodies………’)

25. Change into indirect speech

a. The lion asked the bird,” What are you doing?”

b. The bird said to the lion,” I am going to extinguish the fire.”

c. The lion said,” How can you do it keeping just one drop of water in your beak?”

d. The bird said ,” I am doing my bit.”

26. Add a question tag

a. We are connected through high-speed internet.

b. We exchange our goods and services in one single global market.

c. Let us globalise compassion.

d. All the animals were running away.

27. I asked my teachers,” Why is he working outside? Why is he not with us in the school? (Change into indirect speech)

28. The boy’s father said to the teacher,” I have never thought about it. We are born to work.” (Change into indirect speech)

29. Outdoor activities enhance and relax our well-being.

(Use ‘not only …….but also’)

30. Nature whispers and commands.

(Use ‘not only …….but also’)

1. Choose the tail tag given in the brackets and complete the following sentences:

(isn’t she?, hadn’t he?, wasn’t he?, weren’t they?) a) My father was keen wrestler in his younger age.

1. Dingko singh had inspired many youngsters in Manipur.
2. Her parents were tenant farmers in jhum fields.
3. She is famed as a five times World Boxing Champion.

2. Identify the tense.

Sometimes it becomes really difficult to keep them under control.

a. They took care of everything.

b. In a few years boxing will be very popular among everyone in India.

c. You have broken several stereotypes about the women in India.

d. We had already done our homework.

3. She came from a poor family. (Choose the correct tail tag)

a) did she?

b) wasn’t she?

c) didn’t she?

4. Kom grew up in humble surroundings.

(Choose the correct tail tag)

a) didn’t she?

b) did she?

c) wasn’t she?

5. I am really happy with my achievement.

(Choose the correct tail tag)

a) am I?

b) aren’t I?

c) don’t I?

6. Adams was very clever. (Make it exclamatory)

7. She wasn’t very tactical. (Choose the correct tail tag)

a) wasn’t she?

b) was she?

c) did she?

8. The future is very bright. (Make it exclamatory)

1. Name the tense

1. I will tell you what to do.
2. Ramlal consulted his wife.

2. Ramlal’s wife said to him,” I will tell you what to do.”

(Change into indirect speech)

3. Make it exclamatory

1. The child was very fair and pretty.
2. Ramlal was worried.
3. She was a harmless dumb cow.
4. He is a very kind gentleman.
5. She is a well-built strong country girl.

4. The teacher patted her affectionately.

(Begin the sentence with ‘she…………’)

5. The teacher engrossed her. (Begin the sentence with ‘she…………’)

6. What a shameless girl! (Make it assertive)

7. Ramlal stood rooted to the ground. (Rewrite the sentence in

‘Past Continuous Tense’)

8. The teacher was watching drama. (Rewrite the sentence in Past Perfect Tense)

9. Choose the correct question tag.

(haven’t he?, doesn’t he?, aren’t you?, am I?) a) The Steward retreats hastily.

1. You are as mad as she is.
2. I am not so sure now.
3. Jack and Dick have offered to go with her.

10. Pitchblende was the most precious gift the Curies had received.

(Change into ‘Comparative & positive degree)

11. Pitchblende is one of the most expensive substances.

(Change into ‘Comparative & positive degree)

12. In 1906, Pierre was knocked down by a horse-drawn wagon.

(Begin the sentence with ’A horse-drawn wagon…….’)

13. In 1911, Marie was awarded the Nobel prize.

(Begin the sentence with’ They………..’)

14. It was not difficult to find bridegroom for them.

(Rewrite the sentence and underline the infinitive)

15. Men and women worked with great courage. (Use ‘as well as’)

16. Her father could not afford the expense for this.

(Use ‘to be unable to’)

17. Marja saved a little money. (Choose the correct passive voice)

1. A little money was saved by Marja.
2. A little money is saved by Marja.
3. A little money were saved by Marja.

18. Her father could send her only a small amount.

(Use ’ to be able to’)

19. She speaks confidently. (Identify the tense)

20. It is a big amount of money. (Make it exclamatory)