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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in brackets.

   1. The baby is crying because it is either feeling hungry or _____ (sleep).
   2. The purpose of the meeting is to define goals and _______ (discuss)  strategies.
   3.  The college is focused on training and _______ (develop) skill related to engineering.
   4. The teacher asked the students to close their books, fold their arms and _______ (listen) to her carefully.
   5.  Not only did Mom assign  me some more English worksheets but also _______ (give) me some Maths problems.
   6. The children would rather go boating than _______ (stay)  in the room.
   7. The students _________ (tuck) themselves under their quilts as soon as they heard as matron's footsteps.
   8. Jaipur is warmer than Delhi in summer but certainly not _________ (cold) in winter.
   9. To consume too much salt is __________ (harm) to one's body.
   10. I hate talking to people who cheat but love ________ (be) friends with people who are honest.
2. 2.

   Rewrite this sentences using parallel structures.

   1. A few good exercises are running, cycling, swimming and to walk.
   2. You should not only aim to raise your income but also should be reducing your expenses.
   3. It is important to understand the values of patience, tolerance and to be self-controlled.
   4. To err is human, to forgive divine.
   5. I like visiting historical places and go to wildlife sanctuaries.
   6. To share what you have with the less fortunate is spreading joy.
   7. My new neighbours are gentle and cheerful people, and behave generously.
   8. My father's new job means shifting to a new location and  take us along.
   9. This is what I want−good grades, opportunities to learn new things and keeping good health.
   10. We will either mow the grass ourselves or be asking our gardener to do it for us.