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1. 1.

   Combine these simple sentences to form compound sentences using suitable coordinating conjunctions.

   1. I passed the fence. I noticed a rabbit sitting behind it.
   2. Rizwan felt thirsty. he drank a glass of coconut water.
   3. Neil did not come to class. He did not attend tuition.
   4. Ashok was invited to the party. He did not turn up.
   5. There was no milk in the refrigerator. Sara went to the shop.
   6. You must return the books to the library. You will be fined.
   7. They rescued the passengers. They could not save the vehicle.
   8. The kitten ran away. The kitten is hiding somewhere.
2. 2.

   Complete each of these sentences by adding the correct prefix and suffix from the box to the word in the brackets.

   counter-

   over-

   -ious

   -hood

   1. Everyone clapped and cheered as the ____________________ team appeared on stage. (victory)
   2. Grandma was telling us really funny stories from her ____________________. (child)
   3. Debate Team 2 got ready to present their ____________________. (argument)
   4. A jacket won't be enough in this cold; take your ____________________. (coat)
   5. We think David lost the game because he had become ____________________. (confident)
   6. The Indian minister held a meeting with his French ____________________. (part)
3. 3.

   Research about differently-abled athletes. Then, write at least four descriptive paragraphs (250-300 words) about one or more of these−

   1. one or few such athletes
   2. their sport and how they practise it
   3. the challenges they face and how they overcome those
   4. their achievements or why you find them inspiring