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1. 1.

   Mark whether these sentences are true (T) or not true (NT). Correct the sentences which are not true.

   1. Demosthenes' first public speech was a failure.
   2. Though his guardians had done him harm, Demosthenes wanted to forgive them.
   3. He had a great desire to be a good speaker, because he wanted people to believe him.
   4. He took a long time to make up his mind about becoming an orator and started his work late.
   5. Satyrus showed Demosthenes what was wrong with his speech.
2. 2.

   Choose the correct answers to complete these sentences. Copy the completed sentences in your notebook.

   1. The first orator to impress Demosthenes was

   1. Pericles.
   2. Callistratus.
   3. his tutor.
   4. Satyrus.

   2. As the first step towards becoming an orator, Demosthenes

   1. studied history and wrote and listened to speeches.
   2. went to listen to famous orators.
   3. took lessons from his tutor.
   4. followed Callistratus everywhere.

   3. After he won the case against his guardians, Demosthenes went on to

   1. address the people of Greece.
   2. speak again in the court of law.
   3. speak in the assembly of Athens.
   4. speak in his tutor's classes.

   4. The old man

   1. scolded Demosthenes.
   2. criticised Demosthenes.
   3. appreciated Demosthenes.
   4. made fun of Demosthenes.
3. 3.

   He told him that his speech reminded him of the great orator, Pericles.

   1. When does this conversation happen?
   2. What do you learn about the old man from this line?
4. 4.

   "A sailor with a foolish Story will make them applaud, while if I tell them tales of the glorious deeds of their own countrymen, they do not care!'

   1. What does Demosthenes think about his people?
   2. How does Demosthenes feel at this point of time? Why is that so?
5. 5.

   He could not believe that they were the same lines.

   1. Who is with Demosthenes at this point and what are they talking about?
   2. Why did the same lines sound different?
6. 6.

   Tick (√) to show whether these sentences are written in the active or passive voice. Then mention the doer of the action in the blanks. If the doer is unknown, place a question mark

   1. Arun feeds his dog.     active (Arun)
   2. The fire was put out.
   3. It gets cold here during the winter.
   4. The stuntman risked his life.
   5. The problem was solved.
   6. The game had been won by the red team.
   7. The letter was written by Manas.
   8. The museum is visited by many tourists.