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1. 1.

   Underline the subordinate clause in each of these sentences and mark it as noun clause (N), adjective clause (ADJ) or adverb clause (ADV).

   1. Sumedha could not understand why Rati was angry with her.
   2. The cat started playing when they felt safe.
   3. The road which leads to the village has been dug up.
   4. The song that we sang at the function was composed by my uncle.
   5. The students started taking notes while they listened to the lecture.
   6. My brother usually lets me eat whatever I want.
   7. I am trying to remember where I kept the notebook.
   8. Mother cooks a special custard if there is a birthday in the family.
   9. The custard, which only Mother can make, tastes better than any other dessert.
2. 2.

   Complete these sentences with subordinate clauses as directed.

   1. I did not know ______________________________________. (noun clause)
   2. ______________________________________, Aunt could not eat solids for three days. (adverb clause)
   3. Riya read the storybook ______________________________________. (adverb clause)
   4. The performance, ______________________________________, was praised by everyone. (adjective clause)
   5. We decided to tour Kerala, ______________________________________. (adjective clause)
   6. ______________________________________ is a mystery for the students. (noun clause)
   7. ______________________________________ has been discussed quite often. (noun clause)
3. 3.

   Match each word in B with a synonym in A and an antonym in C.

   A	B	C
   a. observe	1. disguise	i. criticise
   b. hide	2. notice	ii. relax
   c. labour	3. praise	iii. overlook
   d. misuse	4. toil	iv. reveal
   e. compliment	5. waste	v. conserve

    

4. 4.

   Read this passage carefully and answer the questions.

   Nannwrl, Wolfgaang Mozart's sister, was to begin her first music lessons form their father.

   "I want to learn music too," broke in Mozart, looking at his father with shining eyes.

   "You have to grow a few more inches before you can reach the keys, my son!" laughed his father. Mozart was three years old then.

   The lesson began. As Nannerl concentrated on her lessons, nobody noticed young Mozart. He stood next to his sister and watched closely. His eyes never left Nannerl's fingers as they felt and searched for the keys on the piano. When Nannerl left the piano, Mozert slipped into her place. His tiny fingers tried to repeat what his father had taught his sister. When he searched and found the different chords, his face beamed with joy. In a short while, he was able to play the simple exercises given to his sister. His parents listened in wonder and astonishment. They were moved at the boy's effort.

   "It is plain to see that Wolfgang must have lessons with his sister," said Mozart's father, who was a good musician hiimself. "What a joy it will b to teach them both!" he cried.

   By age five, Mozart was already composing little pieces which he played to hiss father. Hos father wrote them down. By the time Mozert was seventeen, he had become a famous composer and musician.

   1. Give the meanings of these words as used in thee passage. One word answers or short phrases will be accepted.
      1. beamed: __________________
      2. moved: __________________
      3. composing: __________________
   2. Answer these questions briefly in your own words.
      1. How do we know that Mozarrt's father had not planned to teach him music with Nannerl?
      2. What did young Mozert do while his sister learned to play the piano?
      3. How did his parents react to Mozert's first performance?
   3. In not more than 50 words, describe how the text indicates the success that Mozert would achieve later in life.
   4. Give a title to the passage and give a reason to justify your choice.