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1. 1.

   Choose the best option to complete each sentence.

   1. The narrator told Feluda about the conversation he had overheard because
      1. it was his habit to share everything with Feluda.
      2. Feluda had asked him to share everything he heard.
      3. it did not seem like an ordinary conversation.
   2. Rajen Babu had taken Tinkori Babu as a paying guest because
      1. Rajen Babu needed money.
      2. Rajen Babu did not want to be alone.
      3. a friend had asked Rajen Babu to do so.
   3. Ghoshal was a suspect because
      1. he collected antiques.
      2. he was a crook.
      3. he might have a motive for sending the letter.
   4. Rajen Babu and his son Prabeer had not seen each other
      1. from the time Prabeer was very young.
      2. from the time Prabeer had returned to Darjeeling.
      3. from the time Rajen Babu had caught him stealing money.
   5. The mysterious visitor Rajen Babu had one night was
      1. the masked man.
      2. Dr Mitra.
      3. Feluda.
   6. Tinkori Babu informed the police about the masked man because
      1. he felt that Rajen Babu needed protection.
      2. he wanted to give the impression of being innocent.
      3. he was doubtful about Feluda's skills as an investigator.
   7. Tinkori Babu's habit of smoking cheroot was an important detail because
      1. it showed what kind of man he was.
      2. it provided a clear clue.
      3. Rajen Babu had no objection to it.
   8. Tinkori Babu had come to Darjeeling in order
      1. to take revenge on Rajen Babu.
      2. to re-start his friendship with Rajen Babu.
      3. to take a break from his life in Calcutta.
2. 2.

   For each of these sentences say who said it and in what context. Also, point out the speaker's purpose in saying it.

   1. "After all he's already had one shock and..."( para 16)
   2. "Take it easy. You need complete rest." (para 22)
   3. "Did you go out last night?" (para 23)
3. 3.

   Point out the relative clause in each sentence and the noun or the noun phrase it qualifies. Remember that a relative clause can come in the middle of a sentence, instead of the end.

   1. I want you to meet the person who planted all the trees on this road.
      relative clause: ... who planted all the trees on this road
      noun phrase: the person
   2. This is the shop that is known for selling good spices.
   3. Everybody respects Gomti who works hard to support a large family.
   4. People who lose their passports must inform the police at once.
   5. The town has a large park where there is a beautiful greenhouse.
   6. Ruskin Bond, who has been awarded the Padma Bhushan, is going to speak at the meeting.
4. 4.

   Combine each pair of sentences by changing one of them into a relative clause.

   1. This is the new auditorium. It was inaugurated last week. (This is...which...last week.)
      This is the new auditorium which was inaugurated last week.
   2. You got a story book on your birthday. Is this the book? (is this...that you...?)
   3. We enjoyed the trip to Munnar. You can see some beautiful tea gardens there. (...where...)
   4. A little to the north is our family home. It was built by my great grandfather. (...which...)
   5. There is an old bungalow on Nandi Hill. Mahatma Gandhi once stayed there. (On Nandi Hill...)
   6. We need time to get to the Charminar. It is quite some distance away. (...which...)
5. 5.

   Use the -ing, -ed or -en forms of the verbs in the box to complete the sentence on the next page..

   surprise

   tremble

   frighten

   illuminate

   paint

   1. Falling down from the ladder was a ________________ experience.
   2. He was so nervous that he opened the door with _________________ hands.
   3. The newly _________________ fence and gate give a new look to the house.
   4. The __________________ thing was that she came first in the race in spite of the injury.
   5. The __________________ kites looked like floating stars in the sky.
6. 6.

   Rewrite each of these sentences replacing the highlighted words with suitable words.

   1. The ship struck a rock.
   2. The tiger waited behind the bush, ready to strike.
   3. A frightening thought struck me on seeing the broken door.
   4. The tree was struck by lightning during the storm.
   5. The doors of the palace will close when the clock strikes twelve.