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1. 1.

   This is an excerpt from "Grooming of a Boy- a letter written by Abraham Lincoln" to his son's teacher. Fill in the important verb, is in the blanks after reading this inspiring passage.

   Teach him that for every scoundrel there _______1______ a hero; that for every selfish politician, there ______2______ a dedicated leader. Teach him that for every enemy there ______3______ a friend. ______4______ Teach him that at school, it ______5_______ far more honourable to fail than to cheat. Also, teach him that there _______6______ no shame in tears.

2. 2.

   Write the following sentences in the negative form and in the interrogative form:

   1.  My father is a businessman.
   2.  I will overcome this tragedy.
   3.  My parents are loving and caring.
   4.  My school provides free education.
   5.  We should plant trees.
   6.  My class tests will be over by next week.
   7.  The neighbours are coming over the dinner.
   8.  I will be landing at eight.
3. 3.

   Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets.

   1.  Nothing _______________ like success. (succeed)
   2.  Honesty _______________ in the long run. (pay)
   3.  America _______________ a lot of money on fast food. (spend)
   4.  Failures _______________ the pillars of success. (be)
   5.  I _____________ ______________ _____________ loud music. (not like)
   6.  My principal ______________ all praise for my class. (be)
   7.  I ______________ quite at home with my new neighbours. (be)
   8.  Mum ______________ the pots and pans till they shine. (wash)
   9.  He _______________ with his cousins in Kalimpong. (stay)
   10.  She _______________ with a clear voice. (speak)
4. 4.

   Write these sentences in the negative form and in the interrogative form.

   1.  Salman has signed on the dotted line.
   2.  The principal has declared a holiday.
   3.  The students have returned home.
   4.  Nutmeg has a strong aroma.
   5.  The players have bats in their hands. (use do)
   6.  This shop has the DVDs of some old movies.
   7.  I have bought a few of them for granny.
   8.  Our house has a market close by. (use does)
5. 5.

   Rewrite the sentences using the tenses given in the brackets. Read and understand the examples given below:

   My tailor stitches well. (change to : past, future)
   My tailor stitched well.
   My tailor will stich well.

   1.  It rains heavily in July. (past, future)
   2.  You have many enemies. (past, future)
   3.  Sapna was absent from school. (present/future)
   4.  Anuj will take her grandmother to walk. (present/past)
   5.  The guard has a new uniform. (past/future)
   6.  Everyone is late to work. (past/future)
   7.  Were they going out tonight? (present/future)
   8.  There will be a heavy downpour. (present/past)