In the following memo the linking words and phrases are missed out. Choose the most appropriate
word or phrase from the ones given.
(Moreover, Therefore, However, Besides, Consequently)
Memo from: Principal
 To: All Students
 Date: 10th February 2026
 Ref No.: SP/2026/02
The school will organize a Book Fair from 20th to 22nd February in the school auditorium. Students
will have access to a wide range of books, including fiction, biographies, and reference materials. (i)
__________, several authors will visit the fair and interact with students.
Special discounts will be available on selected titles. (ii) __________, students are encouraged to
bring sufficient funds if they wish to purchase books. The fair will remain open during school hours.
(iii) __________, classes will continue according to the regular timetable.
Students are requested to maintain discipline while visiting the fair. (iv) __________, they should
also follow the instructions given by teachers and volunteers.
The school has received an enthusiastic response from students for the event. (v) __________,
additional counters will be set up to manage the expected footfall.

behind, around, across, above, near
a. The painting hangs ______ the fireplace.
b. The school is located ______ the post office.
c. The cat jumped ______ the wall and disappeared.
d. The river flows ______ the village.
e. The children gathered ______ the campfire.
7. Define 'portfolio' and explain its significance in business communication. What types of documents
and materials are typically included in a professional portfolio? 

 Rewrite the following sentences using the passive form. First one is done for you as an
example.
They planted hundreds of trees in the park.
Hundreds of trees were planted in the park.

a. Someone has broken the window.
b. He must finish the work before Friday.
c. They will announce the winners next week.
d. They had closed the shop before sunset.
e. People make tea from tea leaves.

Write a telephone conversation between you and a bank official to seek information
about opening a savings account and the documents required.

Write a telephone conversation between you and the manager of a banquet hall to
enquire about booking the venue for a family function.

You want to borrow books for a project. Write a dialogue between you and the librarian asking for assistance.

Complete the sentences with the correct participle forms of the verbs given below.
write, steal, drive, fly, cut, sing, shake, spend, build, wear
a. The national anthem was beautifully __________ by the choir.
b. Someone has __________ my bicycle from outside the shop.
c. She was __________ a traditional dress at the ceremony.
d. The old bridge was __________ more than a century ago.
e. The bird has __________ away from its nest.
f. The letter was __________ by hand.
g. He was __________ with fear during the earthquake.
h. He has __________ all his savings on books.
I. The vegetables were freshly __________ from the garden.
j. She felt exhausted after __________ all night.

As a researcher you have conducted a survey of students to evaluate their experiences with online learning. Write a report based on the responses received, focusing on the advantages, challenges, and suggestions made by students.

Rewrite as indicated.
 a. The committee announced the results yesterday. (Change into the passive voice)
b. She is so weak that she cannot walk further. (Rewrite using 'too')
c. Although he was tired, he continued working. (Rewrite as a simple sentence)
d. "Let's go for a walk," he said. (Rewrite as indirect speech using suggested)
e. He missed the bus. He took a taxi. (Combine without using and or but) 

a. If she had studied harder, she (pass)___ the examination. (use the correct form of the
verb)
b. She _____(work) in this company for five years now. (use correct verb form)
c. I was tired ____ I continued working. (use an appropriate subordinating conjunction)
d. ___bird flying overhead is an eagle. (use an article)
e. By the time the doctor arrived, the patient ___ (die). (use the correct form of the verb)

 Explain the different types of negations with examples.

What are the functions of exclamatory and imperative sentences? Illustrate your answer with five examples of each.

 What are the key differences between co-ordinate clauses and subordinate clauses? Explain with examples of each type.

Explain the difference between inflectional and derivational affixes. Give examples.

1. Write short notes on the following
a. Countable and uncountable nouns
b. Falling and Rising Tones
c. The organs of speech
d. Imperatives

2. Mark the primary stress in the following words.
 
 i. Believe
 ii. Morning
 iii Beautiful
 iv Electricity
 v Destroy

3. a. Write the phonetic symbols of the following vowel sounds represented by the underlined
letter(s) in each of the following words (according to R.P.):
i. retreat
ii. food
iii bird
iv rain
v. door
5
b. Write the phonetic transcription of the following words:
i. Fire
ii. Festival
iii. Appointment
iv. Union
v. Boat
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 c. Divide the following words into constituent morphemes:
 i. Unbelievable
 ii. Helplessness
 iii. Disagreement
 iv. Reappearance
 v. Hopeless

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पंचवर्षीय योजनाओं ने रूस में तेज़ी से औद्योगिकीकरण को कैसे बढ़ावा दिया? 1929 से 1941 तक की तीन पंचवर्षीय योजनाओं के संदर्भ में उत्तर दें।  अथवा दो विश्व युद्धों के प्रमुख कारक क्या थे? समझाएं।