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Revision Test:Composition and Grammar
Time: One Hour Max Marks: 25
Question 1 [10]
Apply for the following post advertised.
Assistant Manager-Sales: Chennai
Position: Assistant Manager-Sales
Location: Chennai
Qualification: MBA in marketing
Remarks: Mail your Application to the address
Krypton Developers Pvt. Ltd
Hadrons Road
Chennai 600048
Hadrons Road
Chennai 600048
Reference:
The Hindu Print Edition dt. 16 Jun, 2010
Question 2 Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each and making other changes that may be necessary, without changing the meaning of any sentence. [10]
1. To the best of my knowledge, he is vegetarian. (Begin: As far as ….)
2. The train journey from Kolkata to Asansol takes three hours. (Begin: It is a ….)
3. The peon cannot leave unless I permit him. (Use: without)
4. ‘Kindly leave the bag here, Madam’, said the porter. (Change the narration)
5. The tea is so hot that I cannot drink it. ( Remove: so….that)
6. He was a poet as well as a statesman. (Combine to make a negative sentence)
7. As soon as the awards were announced, the winners walked to the podium. (Begin: No sooner…)
8. No one came as late as Diana to the party. . (Change to superlative)
9. The thought of being alone terrified her. (change the voice)
10. Put your books aside, people may fall over them. (Use: lest)
Question 3 Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition: [5]
1) I looked ……. my nephew while his parents went out.
2) We should not look ……. upon the poor.
3) Farmers look ……. to a better standard of living.
4) The principal promised to look ……. her case.
5) I am trying to look ……. my key.
Letter
Posted on: January 6, 2010
A reputed Industrial Firm is looking for Manager Trainees.Candidates must be at least 23 years of age and possess a degree in English. Write a letter to the Managing Director of the firm giving your details, seeking more information about the training period and expressing interest in the offer.
You should practise Application for the post of different types of jobs with the relevant qualification and other pertinent details.
e.g.
Post of an English Teacher.
Post of a Art Teacher.
Post of a Clerical Assisstant.
Post of Private Secretary.
Letter Writing
Posted on: November 13, 2009
Select one of the following:-
(a) You have been requested to judge a One Act Play Competition. However, you are unable to do sodue to unavoidable circumstances.Write a letter of regret to the Principal of the host school, declining the invitation.
(b) Recently your class was sent to participate in a Science exhibition organized by the State Education Department at the district headquarters. Write your uncle living in Singapore, explaining two salient features of the exhibition.
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Question 1
The trend of organizing weddings at ‘Marriage halls’ is fast catching on. This convenient to all, except the occupants of the residential areas where these have sprung up. Write a letter to the District Commissioner of your town complaining about the noise pollution and other inconveniences caused by this new trend. Suggest a suitable remedy.
Question 2
Change the voice
1. I was happy at the glad news.
2. Trust in God and do the right.
3. God helps those who help themselves.
4. They will not agree to this proposal.
5. Who has injured you?
6. Do it now and here.
7. His friends laughed at him.
Question 3
Do as directed
1.Very few foods are as healthy as milk. [ Change into superlative]
2. Andrew is the best cobbler in our town. [ Change into positive]
3. Hyderabad is one of the cleanest cities in India. [ Use: clean]
4. A deer does not run as fast as a cheetah. [Begin: A cheetah…]
5. No other poet is as popular as Shakespeare. [ Use: most]
6. Mr. Ram came last of all for the meeting. [ Change into positive]
7. Some monuments are perhaps more beautiful than the Taj. [Use: most]
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