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1. 1.

   Choose the correct response to the following questions.

   1. Who said 'Did you notice the gentleman who has just gone?'
      1. Mrs Lippett
      2. Jerusha
      3. The Trustee
      4. None of the above
   2. What had the affluential trustee done?
      1. He had given large sums of money for loans.
      2. He had given large sums of money for the building fund.
      3. He had given large sums of money for the poor students.
      4. He had given large sums of money for the asylum support.
   3. What had the asylum done for Jerusha?
      1. She was allowed to stay on after the age of 14.
      2. She was allowed to stay on up to the age of 16.
      3. She was allowed to stay on up to the age of 14.
      4. She was allowed to stay on beyond the age of 15.
   4. Who made a speech in Jerusha's favour?
      1. Mrs Lippett
      2. Miss Pritchard
      3. The trustee
      4. Jerusha herself
   5. Why was Jerusha forgiven for writing 'Blue Wednesday'?
      1. Because it was ridiculous.
      2. Because it was funny.
      3. Because it was silly.
      4. Because it was true.
   6. Why did the trustee decide to sponsor Jerusha?
      1. Because he had an immoderate sense of humour.
      2. Because he had a weird sense of humour.
      3. Because he had a dry sense of humour.
      4. Because he had no sense of humour.
   7. What did the trustee wish Jerusha to become when she grew up?
      1. a humourist
      2. a writer
      3. a speaker
      4. none of these
   8. Who was Jerusha required to contact in case of a need?
      1. John Smith
      2. Mr Griggs
      3. Miss Pritchard
      4. Mrs Lippett
2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks from the box to complete the close passage.

   recognition	desire	fee	pocket money	demonstrate
   recommendations	permit	fund	supervise	stay

    

   'That is his ____1____. Whether anything will come of it, the future will ____2____. He is giving you a very liberal ____3____, almost, for a girl who has never had any experience in taking care of money, too liberal. But he planned the matter in detail, and I did not feel free to make any ____4____. You are to ____5____ here through the summer, and Miss Pritchard had kindly offered to ____6____ your outfit. Your board and ____7____ will be paid directly to the college, and you will receive in addition during the four years you are there, an allowance of thirty-five dollars a month. This will ____8____ you to enter on the same standing as the other students. The ___9____ will be sent to you by the gentleman's private secretary once a month, and in return, you will write a letter of ____10____ once a month.

3. 3.

   If you were in Jerusha's place, would you accept financial assistance from a total stranger? Give reasons for your answer.

4. 4.

   Underline the main clause and circle the dependent clause in the following complex sentences.

   1. After he got home, my mother read us a story.
   2. We couldn't go to the market because the car broke down.
   3. The baby bear followed its mother because the panther was very close.
   4. They took shelter under a tree while the rain fell.
   5. Sid and Mira bought popcorn before the movie started.
   6. The batsman ran back to the wicket when the wicket-keeper dropped the ball.
5. 5.

   Rewrite the following sentences by putting the verbs within brackets in the correct first conditional form.

   1. If the sun (shine), we (go) for a picnic.
   2. If the rain (stop), I (go) for a walk.
   3. We (help) you if you (want) us to.
   4. I (tell) you a secret if you (not/ tell) anyone.
   5. We (come) with you if we (have) a holiday.
   6. We (be) late be if we (not/ hurry)
6. 6.

   Imagine you are Leela. You receive a call from your mother's friend, Mrs Khanna, who wants her to know that the next morning's meeting has been postponed to the evening at 5.30 p.m. Since you have to go for your tuitions, you not be able to meet your mother. Leave a message, in not more than 50 words for her, telling her what Mrs Khanna said.