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Rewrite the sentences below, changing the verbs in brackets into the passive form.
(i) In yesterday's competition, the prizes (give away) by the Principal.
(ii) In spite of financial difficulties, the labourers (pay) on time.
(iii) On Republic Day, vehicles (not allow) beyond this point.
(iv) Second-hand books (buy and sell) on the pavement every Saturday.
(v) Elections to the Lok Sabha (hold) every five years.
(vi) Our National Anthem (compose) Rabindranath Tagore.
(i) In yesterday’s competition, the prizes were given away by the Principal.
(ii) In spite of financial difficulties, the labourers were paid on time.
(iii) On Republic Day, vehicles are not allowed beyond this point.
(iv) Second-hand books are bought and sold on the pavement every Saturday.
(v) Elections to the Lok Sabha are held every five years.
(vi) Our National Anthem was composed by Rabindranath Tagore.
Match the phrases in Column-A with their meanings in Column-B.
Column-A | Column-B |
(i) broke out | (a) an attitude of kindness, a readiness to give freely |
(ii) in accordance | (b) was not able to tolerate |
(iii) a helping hand | (c) began suddenly in a violent way |
(iv) could not stomach | (d) assistance |
(v) generosity of spirit | (e) persons with power to make decisions |
(vi) figures of authority | (f) According to a particular rule, principle or system. |
Study the words in italics in the sentences below. They are formed prefixing un-or in-to their antonyms (words opposite in meaning).
(i) I was a short boy with rather undistinguished looks. (un + distinguished)
(ii) My austere father used to avoid all inessential comforts. (in + essential)
(iii) The area was completely unaffected by the war. (un + affected)
(iv) He should not spread the poison of social inequality and communal intolerance. (in + equality, in + tolerance)
Now form the opposites of the words below by prefixing -un or -in. The prefix in- can also have the forms il-, ir-, or im- (for example: illiterate-il+literate, impractical- im+practical, irratational -ir+rational). You may consult a dictionary if you wish.
-adequate -acceptable -regular -tolerant -demanding -active -true -permanent -patriotic -disputed -accessible -coherent -logical -legal -responsible -possible |