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1. 1.

   Consider this list of the different things that happened and rearrange them in the order of time, that is, what happened first, what happened next and so on.

   1. They served a notice on the collector when they reached the gates.
   2. The police had come to search the house.
   3. After dinner, Suman came in with a boy who was carrying a cyclostyling machine.
   4. The college students were taking out a procession.
   5. Patil, the Sub-Inspector, came in to warn the family.
   6. Patil took away the machine.
   7. Manju and Babu had gone to watch the procession.
2. 2.

   It's like a declaration of war. - Explain.

3. 3.

   And this is my country as much as it is yours. - Explain.

4. 4.

   No need for Mohan to announce, "Amma, it's the police." - Explain.

5. 5.

   Complete these sentences by using the correct forms of the highlighted words.

   1. They expected to succeed in their struggle. (succeed)
   2. They did not wish _______________ the neighbours suspicious. (make)
   3. You need to practise _______________ clearly. (speak)
   4. They hesitated _______________ the door. (open)
   5. Stop _______________! We don't want _______________ people up. (shout, wake)
   6. Do you remember _______________ him at the party last week? (meet)
   7. The doctor said, "You must stop _______________ immediately." (smoke)
   8. We have to get up early-don't forget _______________ the alarm. (set)
6. 6.

   For each of these phrases, find a word in the text that has nearly the same meaning.

   1. an excited, impatient feeling (para 9)
   2. to a great degree (para 15)
   3. spoken or written statement that is clear and forceful (para 17)
   4. go away or leave (para 19)
   5. looked very carefully because something was difficult to see (para 26)
   6. in a state of watchfulness (para 27)
   7. suddenly frightened (para 27)
   8. watching or observing secretly (para 44)
   9. carried with difficulty (para 55)
   10. Say loudly (para 67)