Topic- Prepositions QUESTIONS PRACTICE CLASS 10

 Topic- Prepositions

Q1-Fill blanks with suitable Prepositions:

1. We must abide ....Our promise.

2. Forests in India are abound . wild animals.

3. He is absorbed.. reading some report.

4. Abstain. .eviland do g00d.

5. The judge acceded. my request.

6. These terms are not acceptable.... Us.

7. He was accused.. theft.

8. Try to be accurate .your predictions.

9. am not accustomed. .taking coffee.

10. Are you acquainted . .. her?

11. The judge acquitted him ...theft.

12. Let us act . their advice.

13. The school is adjacent. the Post Office

14. He was admitted. School last year.

15. He had great affection. .. his mother.

16. The school is affliated. ..the Board of Higher

Studles. 17. The old woman is afilicted ....a severe

infection.

18. The rat is afraid. the cat.

19. The king agreed.. the minister.

20. Do you agree.

21. She aims. becoming a writer.

22. We alighted... he train.

23. This flat has been allotted.. me.

24. The teacher was very angry.. the student.

25.I am very angry. .his misbehavior.

26. You will answer... your action.

27. There was an argument... wO neighbours.

28. The moon does not shine... ts own light

29. The city is teeming tourists in December.

30. When he was moving. attacked. 31. The snake moved. the grass.

32. The shopping complex was ablaze. .. Colourful

ights. 33. One has to account. ones actons.

34.T had to adjust. 35. Are my conditions agreeable one.. you?

36. The narrow road runs. he hills.

37. The question is .. much importance.

38. Worshipping the son is prevalent. .. the tribes.

39. There is no infomation...his income in the report.

this proposal?

his office, he was

hostel life.

40. He sawa snake lying .. his chair.

41. The cat ran... the wall.

42. All should abide ... he law.

43. The leader is accused. .. inciting hatred.

44. He had a great admiration .... the poet.

45. The old man sat .. the fire.

46. She broke the miror many pleces.

47. He is very anxious. the examination result.

48. Ihey apologized. you for their mistake.

49. We appealed....her for help.

50. He appealed... the judgment.

51.The vilagers applied..... the bank for a loan.

52. He was appointed... the post of vice-president.

53.I do not approve.....your extravagant lifestyle.

54. The lawyer argued. he judge on the point.

55. The students arrived.. ....the venue in time.

56. The king was ashamed. ..is unworthy sons.

57. The manager Is assoclated.. this fim.

58. We assure you..Our help.

59. Please attend... WhatI say.

60. She has only one servant.

61. He is an authority. Literature.

62. Let us aval ourselves.. .this opportunity.

63. Are you aware.

64. The dog barked.. the stranger.

65. The convict begged. ...mercy.

. attend her.

tnat case?

66. The assemblybegan. .prayers.

67. The next unit begins .page 50.

68. Do you believe... ghosts? 69. These books belongs.. KOger. 70. They are bent .. creating trouble.

71. Beware ..mitations.

72. He was blamed. ...nothing.

73. She was blessed.. a son.

74. Do not be blind .. your faults.

75. She boasts.. ..her riches.

76. The ship is bound. Japan.

T7. She is busy ...her sons.

78. He ate rice....curyY.

79. The cat jumped.. the table.

80. The temperature was... Zero

81.A black cat was standing .the car.

82. He pushed the envelope...thedoor.

83. The pond abounds. fsh.

84.I am accustomed. .living a simple life.

85. The General admire the soldierS their courage.

86. The boy slept.. .a tree.

87. It has been raining ..ast nignt 88. His condition is deteriorating.yesterday. 89. The fire was still blazing ..he hill.

90. When I came, my mother was standing..the gate.

91. The soldiers drove. he gate.

92. The judge absolved him ....any blame.

93. Are you acquainted.. those people?

94. Site has adomed her room.. colourful lights.

95. Ihe crow tiew ... her head.

96. It is six o'clock..my watch.

97. She has spent all her life....Chennai.

98. They called on him .. his office.

99. She is capable.. mprovement. 100.He Is very caretrul.. ... nis cloes.

101.Why shouldn't my mother care.

102.There is no cause. anxiety. 103.What is the cause. this trouble?

104.Jaipur is celebrated. it's old buildings.

105.The beggar was charged.... theft.

.me?

106.Our examination commences. 5th March.

107.Please commit this number .. memoy. 108.We complained. .him.

109.Love is compared . a blind man.

110.He competed..US for the scholarship.

111.The passengercomplained.. the station-master against a

ticket-checker. 112.He complains... pain in the stomach every day.

113.Do you have any complaint...him7

114.1 am sorry I cannot comply. Such demands.

115.He was condemned.. .death.

116.He is confident.. Success.

117.I was confined .. bed with fever.

118.She congratulated me. .my success.

119.This sectionconsists. ..ffty students.

120.They are content.. .thelr lot.

121.We contributed fifty rupees ..thefund.

122.Be courteous ... .

123.we always count.... . your nep.

124.This medicine will cure you ..malaria.

125.He lived in the apartment.US.

126.The baby was about to fall ..he table.

127.I walked in front .. he school gate.

128.He is abstaining.. dinks.

129.The judge acquitted him .the murder charge.

130.The captain had an advantage ..he other

players. 131.The speakerspoke.morning till

night.

132.There is nothing9 new...her plan.

133.Dlvided the bananas. the two children.

134.Take the old bridge .hat river.

135.The purse is lying the table.

136.He ran.the bridge.

137.These terms are not acceptable.. s manage. 138.The secretary is adamant..changing the venue for the

meeing. 139.It is .. .her advantage if she studies with

you. 140. The cat ran. he road.

141.She left . our in the evening.

142.There is no substance. what he says.

143.The hospital has been named .Gandhij.

144.The rabbit suddenly ran . the hole.

145.We deal .. mported clothes.

146.Dealfairly...everyone.

147.You can depend . me.

148.They were deprived. heir freedom.

149.Everybody is desirous .going abroad.

150.He is devoid .. . any sense of responsibility.

151.Many people dle .Cancer.

152.Some people die malnutrition.

153.We differ ..you on this point.

154.Our plans are quite different .. yours.

155.He took a dislike .me

156.He devoted himself . .studies.

157.The master dispensed. the servicesof his

servant. 158. She was disgusted .. e

159.He disposed... his old car.

160.My parents are doubtful ... my success.

161.Let us do our duty .Our country.

162.The teacher is displeased ..me.

163.You are too eager ..he resuts.

164.Tom ls not eligible .this post.

165.He is endowed. a strong will.

166.I was enlisted .. he army.

167.The scheme ended.fallure.

168. They are engaged . USIness.

169.The hunter slept . tree.

170.Theteacher s always accesslble.his

pupls. 171.We had to adapt ourselves

.City lite.

172.The teacher advised him..changing his

school. 173.The stream flows..the bridge. 174.My mother has been away . Sunday.

175.The teacher has no control ....her class.

176.The thief was leaning ..ne wall.

177.The ladder is standing. the tree.

178.Keep this book.. the table.

179.The oficerwas killed. . train

accident. 180.The beggar is addicted

drugs.

181.The school is afllated. he State Board.

182.The cat jumped.the wal.

183.Thetrain left.. three. the

afternoon. 184.The brothers are warned to desist

SUch activitles. 185.The manager was

tne trade unions.

186.There ls a hill.. OUr village.

187.The planeflew. the outskirts of the

city. 188.He left the college...his own

accord.

189.He Is engaged.. rich gin.

190.She entrusted the box ...the servant.

191.He proved equal. he task.

192.The thief escaped Jall.

193.We take strong exception.

remarks. 194.we excluded him.. .Our team.

195.Shehad no excuse. .remaining absent from

Work. 196.l entered.. an agreement with the

fim.

your

197.Our cricket team was exposed ...criticism from all quarters.

198.The servant is very faithful.. his master.

199.I am familiar ...histricks.

200.Dont you have faith . .me?

201.Delhi ls famous..ts monuments.

202.Sillkworms feed . ulbery leaves.

203.We fought..Our Independence.

204.Please fill this tumbler .water

205.You are not fit ..the post.

206.He flew . .a rage at her insuiting

words. 207.Children are fond. SWeets.

208.Nobody is free....faults.

209.They furnished the library ...books.

210.He has to feed the cow.

211.He is adept .. managing croWds.

212.I am afrald.. COCkroaches

213.The brothers live. ..thesame roof.

214. The child rushed my room yesterday.

215.He was afrald..

grass, twice a day.

.telling the truth.

216.Do you have the evidence..him?

217.He kept the bicycle.. ..the wall.

218.She moved herself. he lbrary.

219.The judge has acted.. Ccordance ith

rules. 220. The hospital is adjacent . my

house.

221.We are agitating

222.He makes no pretensions. the wealth of his

leaming. 223.Ihe terronsis lay. Wait for the minister.

224.She chosethis saree in preference..another.

225.The purchasing power .. money has depreciated.

226.The front seats are reserved. .specialguests. 227.He

is giving French lessons. .. exchange for Englsh lessons.

228.The office staff were seated. he bottom of the long

table. 229.Many talian words are derived.. . Latin.

230.The amy was altered to deal ..the disorder In

the city. 231.Get.. he facs. 232.She cannot get . with him.

233.Our new teacher is gifted.. 9ood voice.

234.Mohan is good. Mathematics.

235.1 shall be grateful . you for your help.

236.He is greedy.. noney. 237.We must guard ourselves.. .VICes.

238.The judge found her guilty ..muraer

.high taxes.

239.1 do not hanker .. riches.

240.The child is hard..hearing.

241.We heard... your success.

242.Always be honest..your business.

243.Let us hope.........the best.

244.We are hopeful.. .0ur success.

245.The natives are not hostile..Outsiders.

246.Peter is the only heir ..his father's estate.

247.lgnorance of law is no excuse .breaking it.

248.Sheis ill. fever.

249.The child is impatent.... milk.

250.The judge imposed a heavy fine. .him.

251.You are impressed.. .her speech.

252.The teacher tried to impress

habits. 253.I am indebted ...myfriend for timely help.

254.This plastic chair is inferior. hat wooden

chair. 255.He appealed. ..the High court.

256.He was annoyed. .her for wasting his time.

257.The students benefit . the new method of

..Us the need of good

teaching. 258.we are bound.. he SChool

regulations.

259.We should care he needy.

260.He has competed. ...he great athletes In

Indla. 261.She has a craving .mported

chocolates.

262.she was deceived. belleving that she was

safe. 263.Hisfather died . a heart attack.

264.The land was divided.. .the two

farmers. 265.The economic factors enter

. .the contract.

266.He was then taced. an Immediate

problem. 267.The magazine hada feature

.. lagore.

268.The mother is fussing . he daughter.

269.Sheis hanging. .he central library waiting for her

friend. 270. The tour costs around ten thousand rupees inclusive

. the flight. 271.They insisted. our having dinner

with them. 272.College students joined. he protest march. 27T3.we won the match .. Our competitors.

274.TheMughalGarden opens. the public In

February. 275. The house is infested. . ts.

276.Smoking is injurious.. health.

277.1 am inclined ...give him leave.

278.Do not indulge. gosSip. 279.We are indebted.

280.Buddha inspired his followers. oble ideals.

281.The teacher is inquiring. he case.

282.We enquired...him about these matters.

you tor this favour.

283.She insists..my staying in the village.

284.Are you interested.

285.Hard work is indispensable. success.

286.She never interfered . ..me in my work.

287.I invested a lot of money.. .. business.

288.He introduced me.

289.1 am very intimate.

.this course?

***.S riend.

my elder sister.

290.Have you any infuence . ..the

principial? 91.The teacher has no influence

.. nIS pupls. 292.Neighbours are jealous

o ********.One another.

293.They Jeered.. ************************* .

294.Just let me jot... .. your address.

295.Our neighbours joined ....the celebrations.

296.He jumped . . the first offer of a job.

297.Never jump ....hasty conclusions.

298.My brother is junior. ..you by one year.

299.We protested... he unjust treatment

300.He just scraped. .his examinatilon.

301.He was unsatisfied. .his results.

302.The teacher is answerable...the Principal.

3031 applied. ob in the factory.

304.5eware. becoming to0 strict.

305.The points..brief, are given below.

306.I walked fast to catch up .. er.

307.New cars comply. emisslon reduction

noms. 308.He has always been critical ... y Success.

309.Already their first production had been decded

. 310.Shecould tell the difference.SUCCess

and failure.

311.His attempt to surpass others was doomed

failure. 312.There is an examination for entrance

COllege.

313.She failed. her attempt the me.

314.One can fight ....CorTuption. 315.Crowds gaped .. . the film stars.

316.He had always hankered ..Owning a spacious

house. 317.I am indebted. ..you tor your

assistance.

318.It is an instrument. .measuring heat.

319.Hard work Is the key.... SUCCess.

320.Have you begin to key . . the annual report?

321.Be kind .the poor.

322.Who is knocking..the door?

323.The woman knocked. ..vase with her stick.

324.I knoW..their holiday plans.

325.1 have some knowledge . ..English.

326.Always keep. the left.

327. could not keep .. he pretenses any longer.

328.Try to keep the child's attention. he sweet.

329.The social workers labou.. a just cause.

330.He lacks. experience.

331.The government is lax ..mplementing the new

he mieeng. L.IE PIEOsid ******************"

ended in a draw. 343.There is an opening.

in our scho0ol.

344.She quarrelled. .her friends.

345.He sighed.. Satisfaction.

346.We are used ...dealing with such

calamites. 347.He has an appointment

the Chaiman.

348.The Principal does not approve . .old methods.

349.Thebil. ..our dinner came to five hundred

rupees. 350.He brooded...hispast actions.

351.There was enoughcause. ejoNCing. 352. The b0ok consists. ten chapters.

353.The public cried out...he high taxes.

354.He failed to make a decision. tHiSs issue.

355.The recent raid could make life-difficult

..ciminais. 356.He was due. ...a

promotion.

357.He is envious. my success.

358.They wish to remain faithful.. their

heritage. 359.She sometimes tights..her

sister.

360.1 get along well . my fmends.

361.You are no match......him.

362.He met. many obstacles.

363.Let us not meddle. he affairs of others.

364.His motive...coming here is not known.

365.The country moums. its dead.

366.The conditon of the child moved her

. tears. 367.Peter is married.. Sam's

younger sister.

368.1 am in need ....an honest advice.

369.There is an acute need.. fence around the

garden. 370.He is negligent ..his work.

371.She was negligent. .her duties.

372.They have narrowed..on two candidates after the

interview. 373.Good health is

necessary.. ..happiness. 374.t is not

necessary.you to call the doctor immediately. 375.He is

notonous. his nude benaviour.

376.Aways be obedient..your parents.

377.1 objected.his going out.

378.She is obliged.US.

379.She felt offended.. .his remarks.

380.We are open.. SUggestions.

381.The teacher has a very high opinion..her.

382.Why should we be opposed...them?

383.The boss was offended....the typist at his

insolence. 384.His corrupt practices will be

held..him.

385.Do not be negligent.your duties.

386.Our shop is not insured...fire.

387.The camels were laden..gold.

388.We shoOuldnot meddle. .official

matters. 389.Our rivers are overloade.

toxic waste.

390.My mother is recuperating.. serious

llness. 391.The guard was out..Sight.

392.She has a weakness... weets.

393.I felt ashamed.. my Ignorance.

3941 do not want to argu.you.

395.The light green colour blends well.the

background. 396 As she tumed, she

bumped...her friend.

397.He changed his..his night clothes.

398. congratulate you. yOur promotlon.

399. Regular exercdse is the best cure.. Weight

gain. 400.He is dedicated. ..his work.

401.He had to dip.... his savings.

402.He Is . duty at the school

403.He is estranged .. his father.

404.Let us partake . the birthday cake.

405.I cannot part ..my money.

406.You must participate. Schoo

activitles. 407.The boy persists

ling lies.

408.We pine . What is not.

409.The principal presided.....the meeting. 410.We prevalled.them to go

there.

411.She fell a prey ...cancer

412.His wife has passion . music.

413.Have pity. the poor.

414.He took pity ....the poor.

415.A book was presented..him.

416.He was presented a special

417.Ihis news Is very painful

. my father. 418.The road is paralel

award.

.ldl.

419.She parted ... her father.

420.Thiscustomis peculiar....this

reglon. 421.She is polite ..her

behaviour.

422.Pulp fiction is popular.. ndian

readers. 423.Let us pray to God. .his

safe return.

424.Poverty with honest life is preferable...a

dishonest life. 425.He pretends. be calm in

distress.

426.We are proud ..ourschool.

427.A woollen blanket protect you . cold.

428.He proved false ..hisfriends.

429.We must always provide.. Our

family. 430.He was prohibited .

entering the room. 431.Let us proceed

OUr Work.

432.The students protested . the new

policy. 433.I have tallen out my

riends.

434.They fought.. properny.

435. glanced.. ..yourletters this

morning. 436.The school was abuzz

.Xcitement.

437.1 do not indulge.. ating ice cream.

438.we interceded .. him with the

principal. 439.The culprit s stll.arge.

440.They mocked.. Our players.

441.His article drew a paralle... ndia and

China. 442.There was a reductlon. .school

fees. 443.He never spoke. the team again.

444.He has been associated

fOreigners. 445.She balanced fund

.. earning.

446.He was blind..anger

447.He was burning aage 448.He checked in .. the hotel .. SIX

o'clock. 449. They are in contact the police.

450.There was a curse. his house.

451.There is a great demand...fresh juice. 452.She was rather disappointed. his

reaction. 453.He has qualiied . ne

Interview.

454.Let us not quarrel ..one another.

455.Peter is quick . gures.

456.She quoted many verses..the Gita.

457.Please recommend him to the manager

. he post. 458.She reconciled ..her brother.

459.He has recovered.. a serious llness.

460.He is reduced.

461.The case was refered. the Minister.

462.Theleaderwas released.... jail. 463.I have great regard. al the seniors.

464.The boy paid very ite regard the teacher's

advice. 465.They rejoiced.heir success.

466.How are you related . my aunt?

467.The medicine relieved me . palin. 468.You may rely . Us.

469.This drug is a sure remedy . yphoid.

470.Piease remember . ive your parents my

regards. 471.He revenged himself. his enemies.

472.Who is responsible . this delay?

473.They have .....respect our elders.

474.They are respectful ..their elders.

475.The soldier was rewarded.. the Vir Chakra for his

bravery. 476.He ruled. the hearts of the masses.

477.They had to economize.. he college

expenses.

family discussions.

478.1 hate

479.His being face

excuded was familiar

..rom

.. a skeleton.

me.

480.Shewas fishing..COmpliments.

481.Our decision went. the management

policy. 482.What makes people hungry

pOwer?

483.He is not inferior . .his team mates.

484.She is not interested . music.

485.It is..the law to drink and drive.

486.The project is shelved ...themoment.

487.He refused to partake. he feast.

488.We should refrain . udging others.

489. He had specialised . Computer

engineering. 490.We are astonished . hiss

generosity

491.The dog is barking the stranger.

492.The good result bodes well .. uture.

493.Hearing the news, he burst. ears

494.I am paid .. Cheque.

495.Workers should have control

production. 496.0ur security dependent

. .vigllance. 497.This shrine is sacred

.. many sects.

498.Always be satistied ... your lot.

499.We saved her ... drowning.

500.His parents searched .. him everywhere.

501.The teacher sent. he monitor.

502.The judge sentenced him ..... death.

503.This plant is very sensitive...touch.

504.They set out ... a journey.

505.He was shocked. he news of his son's death.

b06.5newas short..money towards the end of the

month. 507.she is sick. .her poverty. 508.The knife he has shown me was simllar. ..this one. 509.the younger boy is slow. .speech. 510.His brother is sioW ..anthmenc.

511.We shall stand . OUr leaders.

512.She stared...him.

513.we shall stick.. OUr post at all cost.

514.They were shocked . he news.

515.I have to submit..the orders of my senior

colleague. 516.He succeeded.. Winning a prize.

517.The old man succumbed. ..his injuries.

518.This amount is not sufficient. .the

project. 519.He felt Sure...SUCCes5. 520.Food was supplled .....the hungry

521.The hungry were supplied ....food.

522.The soldiers would not surrender....ne

enemy. 523.He was suspicious.. all his

employees.

524.We sympathize. her in her troubles.

525.We should have no sympathy. Idle people. 526.We listened to his discourse

. moral values. 527.Poor students are

engioie.. Scholarship. 528.There is no

reason .eaving him behind.

529.1 am fascinated. the number of books in the

library. 530.All my b0oks fit ... my bag.

531.There is curfeW; we may have to go Classes fora

week. 532.He was ignorant ner pläns. 533.The area was infected.. mosquitoes. 534.Do not interfere. the security procedures. 535.A good citizen always acts

he law.

536.They called me .name.

537.He is very partlal ...hisfriends.

538.Admission forms are issued .. ..equest.

539. He was. Suspicion for irregular practise.

540.1 shall attend .. you now.

541.He begged. .merey

542.It boils down . the company making high

profits. 543.The classroom buzzed . queston.

544.My cousins have a claim .. our property.

545.You need to be conversant .. .our customs.

546.She has no taste..music.

547.He took.drinking after his wife's death.

548.Let the talk ..he matter.

549.They talked ..

550.We are very thankful ....you for your help.

551.He is tired...the game.

552.We are tired....Our excretions.

553.You must be true. your word.

554.Trust.. God.

555.She trembled.. ear.

556.We have used .all the milk for tea.

557.Recycled waste is useful....many purposes. 558.This book is not useful

me.

559.The actress was vain . her pretty tace.

560.Do not be vexed.. me, for coming late.

561.1 am vexed . . his silence.

562.He was a victim .. his circumstances.

563.Peter and Tom vied . .. each other for the elocution

prize. 564.All the servants waited . .her.

565.A deputation waited .. he Minister.

566.We wamed her . .the danger.

567.I like to dance.. westem music.

568.We are dependent ...Our parents.

569.We are disgusted ..the situation.

570.She emigrated ..AUstralia.

571.He was exempt.. manual work.

572.Short skirts are Out .... tashion.

573.He became fluent .. English.

574.1 graduated..Delhi University.

575. He was very impatient .Slow leamers.

576.He has some influence . he police.

577.The police made an investigation .. .. his

death. 578.He is leaving Lverpooltoday.

579.1 got nervous ... CrOssing roads at night.

580.She has a passion.. ndian music.

581. will resign the association.

582.He seems to thrive .. controversy.

583.He should avail himself.. he opportunity.

584.Do you believe ....God?

585.She played piano . her childhood.

586.1 shall call. .he President tomorow.

587.Theactor's good performance won .his

critics. 588.The king grew weary.. .nis

courtiers.

589.Sheis well-versed.. household chores.

590.He withdrew Tom.. he contest.

591.1 was a witness ... he bomb blast.

592.We wonder ....their skill.

593.She is worthy..praise.

594.The soldiers did not yield...heenemy.

595.He yeamed.. SuCcess all his life.

596.The reformer is full of zeal ...his mission.

597.The young minister was zealous..

improvement. 598.Be zealous ..a good cause.

599.The drain is clogged ..plasuc Dags.

600.Your views do not correspond. reality. 601.Last night I was . danger of being robbed.

602.He was desperate. in the prize.

603.Our cat has a dislike. ..Our neighbours

dog. 604.The invitation was enclosed. .my

letter.

605.The teacher is experimenting .. ots.

606.He was favour of introducing astrology in the

school. 607.I am fond . listening to music.

608.He grieved... ternble tragedy. 609.There is a ban ... Smoking in public places.

610.0nions are used as an ingredient salads. 611.Your opinion is imelevant

.. he present situation. 612.She did not listen

. ner fathers advice. 513.The birds were

nibbling the blue berries. 614.He did not pay

.. his stay in the hotel. 615.They have claimed

responsibllity...the exploSIons. 616.NoW America

is less tolerant.. . violence. 617.The doctor asked

me my health.

618.| belong ..an organilsaton called

ASHA'. 619.He borrowed some money. a

friend.

620.He is capable. doing better.

621.The farmer came out..he forest.

622.She counselled us. ur future goals.

623.lt never dawned .. me that someone was

following me. 624.Your argument is devoid ... merit.

625.He distanced himself ..the

Association. 626.Do not indulge

gOSsip.

627.He Is an expert.. dealing with school

problems. 628.We fear..the safety of our

soldiers.

629.Her way of life is fraught ...danger.

630.The small number grew ... a formidable

group. 631.They were impressed..

performance. 632.Themerchant inquired ....his

daughter's health. 633.She was Iritated. ..my

questions.

634.You must not look down ..the poor.

635.I have an objection.. .your going out at

night. 636.He persisted.. .his inquires.

637.Let us revert now .he first point.

638.The Dlstrict Magistate was unavailable..the comment

VIQ... Abou Ben Adhem questions.

 VIQ...

Abou Ben Adhem questions.

Q.1 Explain the meaning of ‘deep dream of peace’.

Abou Ben Adhem awoke one night from a deep dream of peace — What does the poet Leigh Hunt

mean by deep dream of peace? How could Abou have peace?......

 VIQ...

Abou Ben Adhem questions.

Q.1 Explain the meaning of ‘deep dream of peace’.

Abou Ben Adhem awoke one night from a deep dream of peace — What does the poet Leigh Hunt

mean by deep dream of peace? How could Abou have peace?

Q.2 Give a character sketch of Abou Ben Adhem

How does the poet Leigh Hunt present the character of Abou Ben Adhem in his poem?

Q.3 What is the significance of the book of gold?

What is the significance of the book of gold in the poem Abou Ben Adhem by Leigh Hunt?

Q.4 Who was Abou Ben Adhem? What does he encounter

upon awakening?

Who was Abou Ben Adhem in Leigh Hunt’s poem of same name? What does Abou see when he

wakes up one night?

Q.5 Does Abou feel disheartened at the angel’s reply? Which

words tells you so?

Do you think that Abou Ben Adhem in Leigh Hunt’s poem was disappointed at the angel’s reply that

his name was not in the list? Give reasons in support of your answer

Q.6 What is the theme/ message of the poem “Abou Ben

Adhem”?

Comment on the theme/ message/ central idea of Leigh Hunt’s poem “Abou Ben Adhem”.

Q.7 Why is the moonlit room compared to a lily in bloom in

Abou Ben Adhem?

Why does the poet compare the moonlit room in the presence of the angel to a ‘lily in bloom’ in

Leigh Hunt’s poem Abou Ben Adhem? Or, What was the effect of moonlight in Abou’s room?

Q.8 What is the attitude of the narrator towards Abou Ben

Adhem?

What attitude does the poet / narrator show towards Abou Ben Adhem in Leigh Hunt’s poem?

Q.9 Why was Abou’s name not in the book of gold?

Why was Ben Adhem’s name not in the angel’s book in Leigh Hunt’s poem “Abou Ben Adhem”?

Q.10 Give a description of the angel in Abou Ben Adhem.

Give a description of the angel as presented in Leigh Hunt’s poem ‘Abou Ben Adhem’.

Q.11 What made Abou Ben Adhem bold?

What do you think made Abou Ben Adhem bold in Leigh Hunt’s poem with the same title?

Q.12 What does Abou curiously ask the angel? What makes

Abou low?

What does Abou curiously want to know from the angel in Leigh Hunt’s poem ‘Abou Ben Adhem’?

Why does he speak more low thereafter?

Q.13 What makes the poem ‘Abou Ben Adhem’ seem as if it

belonged to the realm of supernatural?

What makes the poem ‘Abou Ben Adhem’ by Leigh Hunt seem as if it belonged to the realm of

supernatural?

Q.14 What is most appealing in the poem ‘Abou Ben Adhem’?

What in Leigh Hunt’s poem “About Ben Adhem” has appealed to you most?

Q.15 Briefly describe the second vision of Abou Ben Adhem.

Describe the second vision of Abou in Leigh Hunt’s poem “Abou Ben Adhem”.

Q.16 What are the Poetic Devices / Figures of Speech used in

Abou Ben Adhem?

What are the Poetic Devices / Figures of Speech used in the poem “Abou Ben Adhem” by Leigh

Hunt?

Q.17 What is the relevance of Abou Ben Adhem in today’s

world?

Do you think that Leigh Hunt’s poem ‘Abou Ben Adhem’ is relevant in the modern world? How?

Q.18 What are the abstract nouns used in poem Abou Ben

Adhem / LEIGH HUNT?

Q.19 Explain: “Abou spoke more low.”

In the poem Abou Ben Adhem by Leigh Hunt, the poet says “Abou spoke more low, / But cheerily

still;”. Explain what he means by ‘more low’.

Q.20 Why does Ben Adhem use “thou” and “thee” while

addressing the angel?

Why does Abou use the pronouns ‘thou’ and ‘thee’

instead of ‘you’ to address the angel in the poem

Abou Ben Adhem by James Henry Leigh Hunt?

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 QUESTION BANK ON ICSE GRAMMAR

Question type 1: (verb – tenses)

(a) In the following passage, fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the

word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage, but write in correct serial order the word or

phrase appropriate to the blank.

(I)Example:(0)looked Suraj (0) ____________ (look) out of the door. He (1)____________(catch) sight

of the board(2) ____________ (bear) the station’s name. He was so (3) ____________ (astonish) that

he almost (4) ____________ (fall) out of the compartment. He was back in his home town! After

(5)___________(travel) for forty or fifty kilometres, here he (6) ____________ (is)home again. He

(7) ____________ (can) not understand it. He (8)____________ (climb) out of the compartment

slowly.

(II)

Example: (0)I _______ (slow) the car as I saw the new house. Answer: slowed.

I __________(1)(pull) up into the driveway __________(2)(observe) the way they had

__________(3)(build) up the balcony. I __________(4)(forgot) that the bricks of the

house__________(5)(be) chocolate brown. The new people __________(6)(make) the tiny balcony

into a study room. I __________(7)(stare)at this house __________(8)(remember) my childhood

(III)

Once upon a time, in the days when genies and giants (0) .............(roam) the land, there(1)

..............(live) a farmer (2) .............(name) Baba Ayub. He lived with his family in a little village

by the name of Maidan Sabz. Because he had a large family to feed, Baba Ayub (3)................(see)

his days (4)................(consume) by hard work. Every day, he (5)................(labour) from dawn

to sundown, (6)................(plow) his field and (7)................(turn) the soil and (8)................

(tend) to his meagre pistachio trees.

(IV)

Alice was (0) .............(begin) to get very tired of (1) .............(sit) by her sister on the bank and of

having nothing to do: once or twice she had (2) .............(peep) into the book her sister was reading,

but it (3) .............(have) no pictures or conversations in it, "and what is the use of a book," (4)

.............

(think) Alice, "without pictures or conversations?'

Alice wondered whether the pleasure of (5) .............(make) a daisy-chain would be worth the

trouble of getting up and picking the daisies, when suddenly a White Rabbit with pink eyes (6)

.............(run)close by her. Alice did not think this was very remarkable, until the Rabbit actually

(7) .............(take) a watch out of its waistcoat-pocket, and (8) .............(look) at it, and then

hurried on,

(VI)

My mother (0) ................ (start) school when she (1) ................ (be) six and (2) ................ (stop)

the same term. She was unusual in the village as she had a father and a brother who (3) ................

(encourage) her to go to school. She was the only girl in a class of boys and claims she was brighter

than the boys. She (4) ................ (will) leave behind her girl cousins (5) ................ (play) at home

and she (6 ) ................ (envy) them. There (7) ................ (seem) to be no point in (8) ................

(go) to school just to end up doing housework.

(VII)

He had been (0) ................ (sit) on the bank of a small irrigation canal.

He was (1) ................ (gaze) at a couple of heron (2) ................ (fish) in the muddy water, when he

(3) ................ (feel) something bump his elbow. (4) ................ (look) around, he (5) ................

(find) at his side a little goat, jet black and soft as velvet with lovely grey eyes. Neither her own

owner nor her mother (6) ................ (be) around.

She continued to (7) ................ (nudge) Mukesh, so he (8) ................ (look) in his pocket for

nourishment.

(VIII)

One morning I (0) ................ (see) the python curled up on the dressing table.

It was (1) ................ (gaze) at its own reflection in the mirror. I (2) ................ (go) for grandfather

but by the time we ................ (3) (return) to the room, the python (4) ................ (move) on. He was

seen in the garden and once the cook saw him (5) ................ (crawl) up the ladder of the roof. Then

we (6) ................ (find) him on the dressing table again (7) ................ (admire) himself in the mirror.

“He's trying to look better for Aunt Mabel” I said. I (8) ................ (regret) this remark immediately

because grandmother overheard and held up my pocket money for the rest of the week!

(IX)

From his perch behind the clock Hugo could (0) ................ (see) everything.

He rubbed his fingers nervously against the small notebook in his pocket and (1) ................ (tell)

himself to be patient. The old man in the toy booth (2) ................ (argue) with the girl. She (3)

................ (be) about Hugo's age and he often saw her go into the booth and (4) ................

(disappear) behind the counter. The old man (5) ................ (look) agitated today. Had he figured out

some of his toys were (6) ................ (miss)? Well, there was nothing to be (7) ................ (do) about

that now. The old man and the girl argued some more and finally she closed her book and (8)

................ (run) off.

(X)

A woman(0) ______(wait) at an airport one night, with several long hours before her flight.

She (1) ______(hunt) for a book in the airport shops, (2) ______(buy) a bag of cookies and found a

place to sit. She (3) ______(engross) in her book but happened to see that the man sitting beside her,

bold as he could be, grabbed a cookie or two from the bag in between, which she tried to ignore to

avoid a scene. So she (4) ______(munch) the cookies and watched the clock, as the gutsy thief

diminished her stock. She (5) ______(get) more irritated as the minutes ticked by, thinking, “If I

wasn't so nice, I (6) ______(black) his eye.” With each cookie she took, he took one too. When only

one was left, she wondered what he would do. With a smile on his face, and a nervous laugh, he (7)

______(take) the last cookie and broke it in half. He offered her half as he ate the other. She had never

known she could be so angry and turned to gather her belongings. As she reached for her baggage,

she gasped with surprise, there was a bag of cookies, in front of her eyes. If mine are here, she

moaned in despair, the others were his, and he (8) ______(try) to share.

(XI)

My guide (0) ______(tell) me if I wanted to meet these people I would have to walk two miles.

We finally (1) ______(reach) a village where I (2) ______(meet) a lady whose age I (3) ______(can)

not immediately make out. My translator (4) ______(find) it difficult to interpret the lady's words

because her dialect was quite different. She (5) ______(is) a dark skinned and dark haired lady. She

must have been around seventy years old but there was no grey in her hair. She obviously could not

afford to dye her hair. So what was her secret? Nobody (6) ______(know). It must have been a 'secret'

common to all for not one person in that whole village (7) ______(has) a trace of grey hair! I (8)

______ (think) about it for a long time.

(XII)

We were not (0) ______(allow) to talk during the lecture.

The children (1) ______(sit) in a neat circle and (2) ______(begin) (3) ______(copy) their

multiplication tables. Most (4) ______(scratch) in the dirt with sticks they had (5) ______(bring) for

that purpose. The more fortunate (6) ______(has) slate boards that they (7) ______(write) on with

sticks (8) ______(dip) in a mixture of mud and water.

(XIII)

The other day we (0) ______(discuss) the attitudes of people in our country. Why (1) _____ (be)

most of them rude and aggressive? Pritam asked. Sanjana (2) ______(say) that it (3) _____(be)

because there (4) ________(be) too many people and one had to fight for everything. Nirode

(5)______(insist) that it (6) ______(be) the climate. We (7) _______(be) as efficient and polite as

Europeans if only our weather (8) _______ (be) better.

(XIV)

But just when I had almost (0) ...........(give) up hope, I was (1)..........(strike) with a brilliant idea:

my birthday was due fairly soon, and if I (2)...............(deal) with the family skilfully, I (3)

...............(feel) sure, I could not only get a boat but a lot of other equipment as well. I (4)

..................(suggest) to the family that, instead of(5) ..........(let) them choose my presents, I(6)

.............(may) tell them the things that I (7)............(want) most. In this way they could be sure of

not (8) .................. (disappoint) me.

(XV)

As she (0) .............. (speak) I (1) ......... (rise) and (2) .......... (go) to the centre blackboard, I (3)

.............. (find) the chalk (4) ...........(write) in block letters the title of the book. Then I (5)

.......... (put) the chalk down and went to (6) ............ (sit), beside her, to (7) ........... (hold) her

hand.

The day had barely (8) ....................(begin).

(XVI)

There (0) ............ (be) some confusion in the doorway. A man (1) .............. (get) into the

compartment (2) ................ (stammer) an apology. Then the door (3) .......... (bang) and the world

was (4) ............ (shut) out again. I (5) ............ (return) to my berth. The guard (6) ...........

(blow) his whistle and we (7) ............ (move) off. Once again I (8) .......... (has) a game to play.

(XVII)

I (0) ................... (convince) that my father (1) ............. (remember) by all those who value

integrity. He (2) .................. (be) a man of learning and also saw it to that he (3) ........... (teach)

his pupils with passion and patience. He, at times (4) ............ (use) to lose his temper, but that was

because he always (5) ........... (want) his pupils to learn and learn well. As a person, he was honest

and simple. His greatness (6) .......... (lie) in the fact that he (7) ............ (have) a pure heart,

devoid of malice. Such a man is always valued and (8) .......... (be) very rare to find.

(XVIII)

Mid afternoon while (0) ............... (give) my report to Mrs. Biggs, I (1) ......... (hear) a loud

thumping (2) ........... (come) from the direction of her store room.

“What (3) .............. (be) all that noise downstairs?” I asked.

“Probably a rat. I don’t hear anything,” she replied. I ran downstairs and (4) ........... (open) the store

room door. There was Mr Biggs (5) ............ (look) very dusty and very disgruntled; he wanted to

know why Mrs Biggs (6) ............. (shut) him up for hours. He had gone into the store room in

search of a walking stick and Mr Biggs, (7) ............ (see) the door open, had promptly (8)

............ (bolt) it.

(XIX)

After Christopher Columbus (0) ............... (return) from his famous voyage across the Atlantic, the

King of Spain (1) ............ (wish) to celebrate the great event and do honour to the man who (2)

.......... (make) himself a national hero. He (3) ................. (do) so by holding a banquet in honour

of the explorer. To his banquet he (4) .............. (invite) many of the nobles of the King’s Court.

Some of them (5) .............. (be) jealous of the success Columbus (6) .............. (achieve). One of

them sat next to Columbus. He turned towards Columbus and said, “Of course you (7) .............

(be) a brave man but it doesn’t take much intelligence to do what you have done. After all, anyone

can take a ship and sail on and on till he (8) .................. (reach) land.”

(XX)

I (0) ........ (go) into the Administrative Block and (1) ......... (be) then (2) ......... (lead) into the

office of the Superintendent. He was (3) .......... (sit) there, reading the newspaper. The large desk in

front of him was (4) .......... (pile) high with a great assortment of papers, most of which looked

official and scientific, a heap of them partially (5) ............ (cover) the telephone. As the

Superintendent (6) ............... (stand) up, I (7) ........... (see) that he was an immensely tall man.

He (8) .......... (come) towards me and (9) ......... (stare) at me, (10) ............. (breathe) heavily

through his nose.

(XXI)

Once there (0)......... (live) a monk who 1..........(decide) to make his followers always laugh.

People flocked to him to listen to his jokes and 2 .........(return) home laughing. The monk would

make fun of himself and of others, 3.........(make) sure that there 4............ (be) not a single

gloomy face in the crowd. After some years when he 5...........(die) and yet cheerful, his followers

asked him how he 6.............(manage) to be happy even on his deathbed. He did not reply but made

a last wish that he should be cremated with his clothes on. He wished that he should be kept on the

funeral pyre with the same clothes he 7..........(wear). His wishes were carried out, and to everyone’s

surprise, when the pyre was 8..........(light) it was found that the old monk had 9............(hide)

firecrackers under his clothes. Even on his cremation pyre, he 10..............(entertain ) people.

(XXII)

The falcons were obviously in a heat of fury when the ravens(1) ............... (come) scouting along

the cliff. The falcons (2) ..........(attempt) to drive away the ravens. The ravens, however, (3)

............... (fly) unconcerned to and fro. Only at the last split second of each falcon’s drive, (4)

............ (do) the ravens turn over sideways to present that remarkable beak which (5) ...........

(can) transfix the falcon were it to continue its wild drive.

(XXIII)

(i) It .....................(rain) heavily all night in Delhi.

(ii) Children are not .............. (permit) to attend the function.

(iii) Shonaque said that he ............... (will) give an early reply.

(iv) Sophia will be ............... (punish) if she does not do her work.

(v) He is poor at ................ (memory) lengthy poems.

(XXIV)

(i) I have just ..............my work. (do)

(ii) Yesterday Mr Anthony ................ out of town. (go)

(iii) I told them that we ................ them of our intention a year ago. (inform)

(iv) He ..................... in this office since October. (work)

(v) I showed the teacher what I ................ ....... (write)

Question type 2: (prepositions)

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

A)

(i)Bobby waited in front ____________the school.

(ii)The children were told to return home ____________it became dark.

(iii)He wore an old muffler wrapped ____________his neck.

(iv)We saw the bird fly high ____________the tower and disappear.

(v)Music therapy is a cure ____________many ills.

(vi)The thief ran ____________the staircase and out into the yard.

(vii)Mr. Roy jumped into his car and drove ____________as fast as he could.

(viii)Please do not get carried ____________by these rumours.

B)

(i)He hid the stolen goods __________ the floor boards.

(ii)The teacher knew all __________ the problem.

(iii)The boy sat still __________ the night waiting to be called.

(iv)My grandmother would have fallen __________ if I had not caught her hand.

(v)The sailor held on to the mast of the boat for fear of being blown __________ in the storm.

(vi)All the boarders were taken __________ a walk today.

(vii)Even though she slept __________ several mattresses she still felt the hard pea.

(viii)Arup and Arun have quarrelled __________ a silly matter.

C)

(i) The puppy was hiding ------------- the sofa.

(ii) Stop worrying ------------- your future.

(iii) When I stepped ------------- the lift, I found it had stopped working.

(iv) We had to use a bridge to go ------------- the river.

(v) I have lived in this town ------------- ten years.

(vi) Please switch ------------- all lights and fans when you leave the room.

(vii) Ronnie is married ------------- my cousin.

(viii) The gift came ------------- a birthday card.

D)

(i) The poet’s mother was stung ------------- a scorpion.

(ii) “Please write ------------- what I tell you otherwise you will forget,” the teacher said.

(iii) The dog was hiding ------------- the bed, barking at the stranger.

(iv) Sheila’s grandmother found it difficult to climb ------------- the steep staircase.

(v) The soldier fought bravely ------------- his country.

(vi) There is no use crying ------------- spilt milk.

(vii) I don’t know what they were arguing ------------- but I could hear angry voices.

(viii) The school playground is out ------------- bounds for the pupils of the primary school.

E)

(i) She shouted angrily -------------- the disobedient boy.

(ii) I asked them to provide us ------------- a guide.

(iii) The tree grew at a dangerous slant and had to be cut ------------- .

(iv) My daughter believes ------------- fairies.

(v) He drew a beautiful diagram ------------- the board.

(vi) She battled her way ------------- the crowd.

(vii) We were asked to gather ------------- the teacher.

(viii) They had to climb ------------- the steep pathway to reach the top.

F)

(i) There was steep rise ------------- onion prices.

(ii) Air pollution is responsible for the spread ------------- bronchitis.

(iii) He was ------------- pressure to complete the work.

(iv) Joan jumped ------------- the river to rescue the child.

(v) His teacher is very pleased -------------him.

(vi) Ali took ------------- his cap and wiped his face.

(vii) The old woman could not get ------------- the shock.

(viii) He should not get -------------with such rudeness.

G)

(i) He found the key just ------------- the front door.

(ii) I could not accompany my cousin ------------- the trip because I had fever.

(iii) The noise prevented us ------------- sleeping.

(iv) The young man put the flute ------------- his lips and began to play.

(v) Ashok leaned ------------- the wall tiredly.

(vi) The paper dart went gliding ------------- the air.

(vii) The cyclist rode quickly ------------- the path.

(viii) The young child carried the heavy bucket ------------- the stairs.

H)

(i) The teacher spoke ------------- for Raju when he was wrongly accused of stealing money.

(ii) We can visit her in the hostel ------------- 3pm and 5 pm on Saturdays.

(iii) The Sinhas have lived in New Delhi ------------- 1943.

(iv) Little children are often afraid ------------- the dark.

(v) Sneha has applied ------------- a scholarship.

(vi) It took Ahmed many months to get ------------- the loss of his friend.

(vii) She turned ------------- the generous offer made by the manager.

(viii) We were asked to take ------------- our footwear as we were entering a place of worship.

I)

(i) She takes a lot of trouble ------------- her work.

(ii) Our English friends have taken ------------- Indian food quite quickly.

(iii) He got A+ ------------- the Mathematics test.

(iv) He jumped ------------- the river to save his friend from drowning.

(v) Always be prepared ------------- a surprise test.

(vi) She hid ------------- the cupboard and gave everyone a fright.

(vii) She is fond ------------- pets.

(viii) The brothers quarelled ------------- themselves for their father's property.

J)

(i) He was touched ------------- pity when he heard the tale.

(ii) There is always a demand ------------- good tailors.

(iii) The mother prevented her child ------------- going out in the rain.

(iv) The baby crawled ------------- the table and hid there.

(v) Once upon a time the great king ruled ------------- all these villages and towns.

(vi) She is smarter ------------- the two.

(vii) Sheila insists ------------- wearing that dress, although her mother thinks it is too short for her.

(viii) The teacher complained ------------- him when she met his mother in the market.

K)

(i) He congratulated me ------------- my great achievement.

(ii) The poor man is afflicted ------------- arthritis.

(iii) She is blind ------------- the faults of her husband.

(iv) The boss had many complaints ------------- Shyam.

(v) You must prepare ------------- the examination.

(vi) She is not aware ------------- the danger.

(vii) Ravi was accurate ------------- his calculations.

(viii) They hid the money ------------- the carpet.

L)

(i)Her parents live ________ New Delhi.

(ii) Joe’s parents are sick ________ his behaviour.

(iii) Colonel Gurmeet congratulated the soldiers _______ their victory.

(iv) The planet was seen ________ the telescope.

(v) The news of his promotion came ________the next day.

(vi) He is not afraid _______ the consequences.

(vii)He rushed ______ the class as he was late.

(viii) The school is famous _______its sports achievements.

M)

(i) I refrained ............ telling Reeta the truth.

(ii) The leader counted ................ the cooperation of his colleagues.

(iii) The public was cautioned ............... pickpockets.

(iv) Janaki escorted her daughter to the cinema theatre as she was anxious .............. her

safety.

(v) Their path was beset ...............difficulties yet they succeeded.

(vi) The mouse crept stealthily ..................... the cheese.

(vii) It was good ................... you to invite Sheila for the picnic.

(viii) Smoking ..........public places is now banned.

N)

(i) I prevailed ............ him to join the gymnasium.

(ii) The curious child eagerly begged ............. an answer to the riddle.

(iii) He was bent .............. coming first in the examinations.

(iv) The theory exam was followed ............ a group discussion.

(v) I ran ............... to my teacher at the show last night.

(vi) She is extremely anxious ............... an interview next week.

(vii) What a contrast ..............the two siblings!

(viii) The brothers fought ......... their father’s property.

O)

(i) The elderly man prepared himself for a life ...........retirement.

(ii) Do you take his word .......... mine?

(iii) Rohini is very concerned ............. her father’s health.

(iv) Altaf had many books and papers scattered all ......... the room.

(v) The Phoenix is a legendary bird that rises ............ its ashes.

(vi) The police pulled the briefcase from ........... the table.

(vii) The mob rushed onto the pavement, everyone seemed angry ................ everyone else.

(viii) The old woman looked ................ the cupboard, searching for a photograph.

P)

(i) Truth always prevails .................. the long run.

(ii) Sujatha stood .............. the river and saw the ship pass by.

(iii) She took some money .......... her father to buy a video game.

(iv) Shilpa gave me a rare gift ............. my birthday.

(v) Deepak was very upset ............me.

(vi) Michelle is longing ............ meet me.

(vii) It has been a long time .............. I met my sister.

(viii) The worker asked ............ his wages.

Q)

(i) He refused to put .............with their interference in his affairs.

(ii) She has been going ................ the script for days.

(iii) It is our duty to protest ................. injustice.

(iv) He soon became accustomed ................... the harsh weather.

(v) Dilip went out ............... his way to help the poor.

(vi) He was able to put ............. his ideas so cleverly that he impressed everyone.

(vii) He persists ............. teasing the other children in the class.

(viii) I have been waiting for you ............... four o’ clock.

R)

(i) The safari parks of South Africa abound ........... wild animals.

(ii) The young man excels ............... both music and dance.

(iii) She is a diligent student, worthy ............ praise.

(iv) I saw ............ his plan and realized that he was going to cheat us.

(v) I was ............ the impression that the meeting had been cancelled.

(vi) Always be true .............. yourself.

(vii) The villagers lodged a complaint ........... the corrupt officials.

(viii) I can rely .......... my sister for help.

S)

(i) He may turn ............. when we least expect him.

(ii) The jewel was sold .......... thrice its cost price.

(iii) They took .......... the company with all its liabilities.

(iv) The new Manager gets .......... well with his colleagues.

(v) Please contact me .........9a.m. and 10 a.m.

(vi) Priya was knocked ............by a speeding car.

(vii) Pursued by his enemies, he swam ...........the river to safety.

(viii) They drove him .........the city in their new car.

(ix) ................other things, they found an old sword near the ruins of the building.

(x) He flew ..........a rage when he was challenged.

T)

(i) The outgoing Manager will hand .........his charge to his successor.

(ii) Her request for a transfer was turned ............

(iii) A man is known .............the company he keeps.

(iv) Not all of us are alive........... the threats arising from global warming.

(v) You must reach home ..........sunset.

(vi) The five players quarrelled ..........themselves.

(vii) We have lived in this village .........ten years.

(viii) He found himself ..............pressure to grant the request.

(ix) He proved himself equal ..........the task.

(x) He was unwilling to take ...........the challenge.

U)

(i) He was left off ........... a fine.

(ii) The Principal called ............ a written explanation.

(iii) Where did you come ......... this word?

(iv) How did this topic come ............ ?

(v) The Chairman assured the Committee that he would look .......... the matter.

V)

(i) The Car battery has run ............; it needs recharging.

(ii) How can you put ........... with his unpleasant manners?

(iii) We had agreed to meet at the cinema at 7.30, but he never turned ...........

(iv) You must reach the place ........... sunset.

(v) Cholera has broken ........... in our village.

W)

(i) It has been a long time ............ I saw her.

(ii) Anita received an invitation ................. dinner.

(iii) Good food is necessary ................... good health.

(iv) Can you cure me ........... this ailment?

(v) He is too miserly to part .............. money.

List of prepositions: about /above /across /after /against /along /amid /among/around/as /at

before /behind /below/beneath /beside /besides /between /beyond //by

down /during

except /excepting

for /from

in /inside /into

of /off /on /onto /outside /over

past

round

since

through /to /toward /towards

under /underneath /until /up /upon

with/within /without

Question type 3: (sentence combinations)

Joint the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.

A)

(i)The teacher arrived. The class started.

(ii)The drive was so tedious. I fell asleep on the backseat.

(iii)He was found in possession of the stolen goods. He was punished.

(iv)Stop talking. Leave the classroom.

B)

(i)He practiced every day. He came first in the race.

(ii)She did such intricate embroidery. Her eyesight was affected.

(iii)Molly has a very good vocabulary. She reads a lot.

(iv)They broke open door. They saw everything was in a mess.

C)

(i) He was very ill. He did not take any medicine.

(ii) You come back from your holiday. We will discuss the problem.

(iii) He remained absent on Friday. It was foolish of him.

(iv) Rahul ran all the way to the bus stop. He missed the bus.

D)

(i) They have to go to bed early every night. They are allowed to stay up late on Saturdays.

(ii) The children were delighted. The exams were cancelled.

(iii) We are not allowed to play in the sun. We are not allowed to play in the rain.

(iv) This is the place. The dog was rescued from its cruel owner.

E)

(i) This is the hospital. I was born here.

(ii) The children have been sick for a week. They were unable to go to school.

(iii) Mrs Kumar has been a teacher for thirty years. She will now retire.

(iv) We have had no respect for nature. Now we are suffering from the effects of global warning.

F)

(i) My grandfather is very old. He is very active.

(ii) Mala is not in the classroom. Mala is not in the library.

(iii) She was so excited about her performance. She could not sleep at night.

(iv) Mumbai is densely populated. It is one of the major cities in the country.

G)

(i) He has learnt to cycle. He has yet to learn to swim.

(ii) The child helped her mother to make breakfast. She washed the tomatoes.

(iii) They bought a new car. They can travel long distances.

(iv) Sunita opened her purse. She found the money missing.

H)

(i) He is good at gymnastics. His handwriting must improve.

(ii) Her grandfather gifted her a paint box. He knew she was good at art.

(iii) Ravi fractured his arm. He insisted on playing the match.

(iv) Mona has been ill for a month. She stood first in the examination.

I)

(i) We had better get ready now. We may not have time to reach the airport.

(ii) Mr Liew has been sick. He has been so since he came back from Japan.

(iii) The debating teams were very happy. Both were declared joint champions.

(iv) He escaped from the prison. He looked for a place where he could hide.

J)

(i) He lived in the city for many years. He could not find his way about.

(ii) She complained that her brother did not know anything. Her brother claimed he knew

everything.

(iii) The coffee isn't strong. It won't keep us awake.

(iv) I finished my homework. I switched on the TV.

K)

(i) The minister was wise. The king did not trust him.

(ii) We reached the port. The storm came on.

(iii) One should not borrow money. One should not lend money.

(iv) She will win the prize. She deserves it.

L)

(i) Sonia asked a riddle. I was unable to solve it.

(ii) John helped Thomas. Thomas will always be grateful.

(iii) Rajan is a great Cricketer. He is also popular.

(iv) Adnan sang a wonderful song. It became a hit.

M)

(i) You will surely be late. Hurry up!

(ii) The trekkers got lost due to the heavy fog. They had misplaced their maps as well.

(iii) She has to apologise. He will not meet her again if she does not do so.

(iv) I wear this expensive outfit very sparingly. I bought it last month.

N)

(i) Swarna asked me a question. I was unable to answer it.

(ii) You helped Tania. She will always be grateful.

(iii) I heard you won a prize. I am extremely delighted.

(iv) There was heavy traffic. We reached the stadium on time.

O)

(i) The heart attack was mild. Mr.Bose stayed in bed for three weeks.

(ii) The men went out to see if anyone was missing. The women stayed behind to care for the

injured.

(iii) Her mother warned her not to talk to strangers. She told her not to accept gifts from

people she did not know.

(iv) Everyone was drenched wet by now. The rain had come down harder.

P)

(i) John gave me the novel. John wanted me to receive it.

(ii) Debjani received my note. She sent her reply within a week.

(iii) Raja is a great footballer. He is also popular.

(iv) Jennifer saw that I was confused. She came to my rescue.

Q)

(i) Sahil composed a wonderful song. It became a hit.

(ii) Rani reached a spot. We were to meet there.

(iii) Dick met me. I gave him the document.

(iv) Shenaz was very upset. I wanted to help her out.

R)

Explain the difference in meaning between the pairs of sentences given below:

(i) (1) She must have repaired the car.

(2) She must have the car, repainted.

(ii) (1) “The girl,” said the boy, “was ugly.”

(2) The girl said the boy was ugly.

S)

(i) He got married suddenly. This took everyone by surprise.

(ii) He completed the work on time. There were many obstacles.

(iii) Ritu’s plan is perfect. She wants everyone to realise this.

(iv) Sophia is a quiet girl. She is an introvert.

(v) I met Sheila’s mother. She works in a school nearby.

T)

(i) He found the book at last. It was in the library.

(ii) She received the message. Immediately she went to meet her brother.

(iii) Tom may run fast. He cannot catch the train.

(iv) I saw men at work on a new building. It was to be a factory.

(v) Suresh did not come to school. He did not send in an application.

U)

The following words have different meanings though spelt in the same way. Use each of

them in two separate sentences to illustrate this.

(i) Present

(ii) Swallow

(iii) Bank

(iv) Match

(v) Scale

V)

(i) Rahil is a clever boy. The other boys are not so clever.

(ii) It rained heavily. We could not have the tournament.

(iii) You must study diligently. You will miss your grade otherwise.

(iv) The air hostess was injured. She helped the victims.

(v) The supervisor was out of the hall. The students made a lot of noise.

W)

(i) They are very old. They cannot run.

(ii) John was a philosopher. He was a poet.

(iii) Pollution levels are increasing. Many children are getting sick.

(iv) Hurry up. You will be late.

(v) Social service is demanding. It has its own rewards.

Connectors commonly used:

Although...

As...

....as well as ...

Conversions (saw-seeing)

Despite/in spite/even though/though

.....for....

If you...

This ....that

..to ...

...too...

Unless....

where

Which ...

...while ..

...who...

Question type 4: (sentence transformation)

(d) Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Make other

changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of each sentence.

A.

(i) “I saw a panther this morning”, he said modestly.

(Rewrite using indirect speech.)

(ii) Kiran is the fastest runner in our school.

(Begin: No other.....................)

(iii)Susan hid her grandmother’s spectacles.

(Begin: Her grandmother’s.....................)

(iv)Ali was too embarrassed to speak clearly.

(Begin: Ali was so.....................)

(v) As soon as the election results were out, the victory procession started.

(Begin: No sooner.....................)

(vi)Ranji prefers reading a book to watching a movie.

(Begin: Ranji would rather..........)

(vii)Anu does not study enough, but she still stands first.

(Begin: Despite.....................)

(viii) If Aruna practices, she will win the competition.

(Begin: Unless.....................)

B.

(i)“Will you lend me the book tomorrow?” Priya asked her classmate.

(Begin: Priya asked her classmate if..............................)

(ii)The teacher scolded him for coming late.

(Begin: He......................................)

(iii)It was so hot that the P.T. period could not be held.

(Begin: It was too .............................)

(iv)As soon as her song was over, I knew that she had won the competition.

(Begin: No sooner .............................)

(v)Our school sent up the best exhibit to the Town Hall.

(Re-write using: ‘better’)

(vi)Visitors under eighteen were not allowed into the hall.

(Begin: Only visitors ...........................)

(vii)As soon as the bell rang the children ran out.

(Begin: No sooner ..................)

(viii)They were asked to combine all their ideas into one document.

(Re-write using: ‘combination’)

C.

(i) The old woman said to Arun, “Can you help me to cross the street?”

( Begin: The old woman asked Arun .....................)

(ii) As soon as the sun rose over the hills, the fog disappeared.

(Begin: No sooner ........................................ )

(iii) It rained so heavily that they could not go for the picnic.

(Rewrite: Using ‘too.............................to. )

(iv) If your friends get here before 7o’ clock we can take them out for dinner.

(Rewrite: Using ‘unless’ ..............................)

(v) The school captain was selected by the students of classes XI and XII.

(Begin: The students ........................................)

(vi) Greenland is the largest island in the world.

(Rewrite: Using ‘larger’ ..............................)

(vii) How cruel Shylock was to demand his pound of flesh!

(Begin: It was cruel.................................)

(viii)Arun was asked by his mother to explain the missing buttons on his shirt.

(Rewrite: Using ‘explanation’ ..............................)

D.

(I) She laid the table after she had finished the cooking.

(Begin: When.....................)

(ii)He is old but still he works hard.

(Begin: Despite.....................)

(iii) The delivery boy was requested to bring the parcel the next day.

(Rewrite using direct speech)

(iv) I prefer playing a game to watching television.

(Begin: I would rather.....................)

(v)

Every family has a black sheep.

(Begin: There is no.....................)

(vi) I have never worn a more ill-fitting suit.

(End: ..................... ever worn.)

(vii) Anil is too fast a runner not to come first in the race.

(Begin: Anil is so.....................)

(viii) As soon as the sports meet ended, the children ran on the field.

(Begin: Hardly.....................)

E.

(i) Not many people read for pleasure these days.

( Begin: Very few .....................)

(ii) Since her childhood Meera has been good in Mathematics.

(End: ........................................ childhood. )

(iii) “We have had no rain since January”, Ramu said.

(Begin: Ramu said that they .............................)

(iv) It is dangerous as well as illegal to drive a motorcycle without a helmet.

(Begin: It is not ..............................)

(v) He had plenty of wealth but he was not happy.

(Begin: In spite........................................)

(vi) He was so tired that he could not stand.

(Use: too)

(vii) Every one of them was an experienced mountaineer.

(Begin: There was no.................................)

(viii) I have never seen a film as bad as this.

(Begin: This is .............................)

F.

(i) The book was so interesting that I could not put it down.

( Begin: The book was too.....................)

(ii) The Principal said, “All the prizes will be distributed tomorrow.”

(Begin: The Principal said that .........................)

(iii) Last night's dinner was cooked for us by father.

(Begin: Father.....................................)

(iv) If Mary catches the first bus, she will be on time for school.

(Begin: Unless ....................................)

(v) In spite of having high fever the girl came to school.

(Begin: Despite.....................................)

(vi) I prefer going out with friends to staying alone at home.

(Begin: I would rather.............................)

(vii) Hardly had the teacher left the room, when all the children started making a noise.

(Begin: No sooner...................................)

(viii) This is the funniest movie I have ever seen.

(Begin: Never........................)

G.

(i) Arun gave Ramesh some excellent advice.

(Begin: Ramesh was .....................)

(ii) As soon as Sania sat down to study , the lights went off.

(Begin: No sooner .................................)

(iii) Has Alia written to you?

(Begin: Have you .....................)

(iv) As soon as the function got over, the crowd dispersed.

(Begin: Hardly......................)

(v) The monsoon is the best season in our country.

(Rewrite using 'good'.)

(vi) Harish was so tired that he could not keep his eyes open.

(Begin: Harish was too ...................................)

(vii) Father said to Sunil, “I can help you with your homework.”

(Begin: Father told Sunil.......................)

(viii) Naresh goes to school which has over a thousand students.

(Begin: There ...........................................)

H.

(i) As soon as we lit the candle, the power supply was restored.

( Begin: No sooner .....................)

(ii) The bee is more industrious than all other creatures.

(Use: 'most industrious'.)

(iii) The old woman was too slow to catch the bus.

(Begin: The old woman was so ........................)

(iv) “I'll do it tomorrow,” he promised.

(Rewrite in indirect speech)

(v) Though Reema got an expensive gift she was not happy.

(Begin: Inspite .......................)

(vi) I prefer reading a book to watching a movie.

(Begin: I would rather..........................)

(vii) I have never seen Mr Roy lose his temper.

(Begin: Never ..............................)

(viii) She found your keys in the garage.

(Begin: The keys....................................)

I.

(i) These windows need cleaning again.

( Begin: These windows will ..........................)

(ii) My mother said I could go with you only if I returned home by five o' clock.

(Use: as long as)

(iii) It doesn't matter which chemical you put in the mixture first, the results will be the same.

(Use: difference)

(iv) Who does this pen belong to?

(Begin: Do you know.....................................)

(v) Heavy rain has caused the cancellation of the outdoor garden party. (Begin : Due ...)

(vi) I've never seen so many people in this building before. (Begin : This is ...)

(vii)If we light the fire,the rescuers will see us.(Begin : We will...)

(viii) Only a few books were remaining on the shelf when we left.(Begin : Most...)

J.

(i) My mother left a month ago.

( Begin: It has .....................)

(ii) Anil was wrong to lose his temper.

(Begin: Anil ought ................................)

(iii) As soon as the Chief Guest had seated himself the play began.

(Begin: No sooner ...................................)

(iv) Rajiv said to Arjun, “ Is this the book you were reading yesterday?”

(Begin: Rajiv asked Arjun if ..........................)

(v) Only a foolish person will be taken in by this trick.

(Begin: None..............................................)

(vi) Everybody has heard of Gandhiji.

(Begin: Who ...................................... ?)

(vii) He will issue the cheque only when he has heard from the head office.

(Begin: On .........................................)

(viii) Father will send you a message if his flight is cancelled.

(Begin: Should...............................)

K.

(i) This horse is better trained than yours.

( Begin: Your .....................)

(ii) The children will sit out in the garden, if the weather is cool.

( Begin: The children won't ..................)

(iii) The thief ran so fast that the police could not catch him.

(Rewrite using: too.)

(iv) Her attitude often annoys me.

(Rewrite using: annoyance.)

(v) The child disappeared as soon as the bus stopped.

(Begin: Hardly.......................................)

(vi) There is no success without effort.

(Begin: Whenever .....................................)

(vii) “Please teach me to cycle,” she asked her brother.

(Rewrite in indirect form.)

(viii) The peasants regarded him as a thief and called him a villian.

(End: ............................................ the peasants.)

L.

(i) We had not even walked one kilometre when they stopped us.

(Begin: Hardly .....................)

(ii) The memory is so vivid that I will never forget it.

(Use ‘too’ in place of ‘so’)

(iii) That need not happen.

(Rewrite: using does.)

(iv) Food and sleep were all we cared about.

(Begin: All .........................)

(v) We sat there face to face with our accuser.

(Begin: There ...............................)

(vi) Herbert consulted his parents before accepting the job offer.

(Begin: Herbert did not ...........)

(vii) Put your tools away, the children may fall over them

(Use: lest...........................)

(viii) It was the last time he saw his wife.

(Begin: Never........................)

M.

(i) Unless Ria takes care of her health, she will not be able to look after her family.

(Begin: Ria must .....................)

(ii) His arrogance was the cause of his losing the election.

(Rewrite the sentence using ‘arrogant’)

(iii) If you are not a member you cannot borrow books.

(Begin: Only ....................)

(iv) It is a pity our vacation is not longer.

(Begin: I wish .........................)

(v) Raju did not complete the exercise on time.

(Rewrite the sentence adding a tag question)

(vi) Rohan was so terrified of being left alone in the house that he started screaming.

(Begin: So....................................)

(vii) The teacher asked, “How many of you think the answer is correct?”

(Rewrite the sentence using indirect speech

(viii) Sunil is the fastest runner in the school.

(End: ........................ as Sunil)

N.

(i) Study hard or you will regret it.

(Begin: Unless .....................)

(ii) The boy asked, ‘Why are you lying on the road in this manner?’

(Begin: The boy asked why he .....................)

(iii) Megha is too tall to crawl under the table.

(Begin: Megha is so ....................)

(iv) He arrived in the school on time even though he stopped for a bite on the way.

(Use: ‘inspite of’ instead of even though)

(v) She opened the kitchen door and a cockroach ran out

(End with ‘cockroach.’)

(vi) Arjun was better speaker than his brother.

(Begin: His brother ...........)

(vii) Asha missed her examination because of her illness.

(Begin: Her illness...........................)

(viii) As soon as the curtain came down the applause rang out.

(Begin: No sooner ........................)

O.

(i) “Have you walked alone, this long distance today?” he asked Sumita.

(Begin: He asked Sumita if .....................)

(ii) The detective interrogated the suspect closely for over three hours.

(Begin: The suspect .....................)

(iii) I suddenly realised that the room was too small for the three of us to share.

(Begin: I suddenly realised that the room was so....................)

(iv) In spite of all her efforts, Susan did not succeed.

(Begin: Despite ..............................)

(v) As soon as the bell rang, the children rushed out of the class.

(Begin: No sooner than ...................)

(vi) Sachin stood first in class and he also excelled at debate.

(Begin: Not only ...........)

(vii) She was the only person capable of being House Captain.

(Use: capability)

(viii) Rohan was the tallest boy in the basketball team.

(Rewrite using: taller)

P.

(i) Annie paid a heavy price for her recklessness.

(Begin: It .....................)

(ii) No sooner had Ram narrated the story than he was praised.

(Begin: Hardly .....................)

(iii) Tanuj is a very friendly girl and is always cheerful.

(Begin: Besides ....................)

(iv) They had to put off the garden partly because of the heavy rain.

(Begin: The heavy ..............................)

(v) Margaret said to me, “Please do not forget to meet me tomorrow”.

(Begin: I was ...................)

(vi) In spite of my warning Dev, he ignored me.

(Begin: Though ...........)

(vii) The business talks failed because neither side was willing to compromise.

(Begin: Since ................................)

(viii) They were very afraid and so they could not speak..

(Begin: Being .....................)

Q.

(i) As soon as the Chief Guest arrived, the band started playing.

(Begin: No sooner .....................)

(ii) He went to the library and to the bank.

(Begin: Not only .....................)

(iii) Though he is poor, he helps others in need.

(Begin: In spite ....................)

(iv) He does not intend to leave the company.

(Use: intention..............................)

(v) “Do you want some more ice-cream or a slice of cake?” asked my aunt.

(Begin: My aunt asked ...................)

(vi) They are painting a mural on the front wall.

(Begin: A mural ...........)

(vii) Tansen was the best singer in Akbar’s court.

(Use: better................................)

(viii) You remembered to buy a loaf of bread, didn’t you?

(Begin: You didn’t .....................)

R.

(i) Jasdeep has probably forgotten his mother’s birthday.

(Begin: In .....................)

(ii) Mr. Sharma advised the children not to go out in the cold.

(End with: “.....................” said Mr Sharma.)

(iii) For more information please contact the secretary of the club.

(Begin: Should ....................)

(iv) He could not take part in the singing competition as he had a sore throat.

(Use: prevented)

(v) Ritika returned to school a week ago.

(Begin: It has been...................)

(vi) She was beautiful and humble.

(Begin: Not only ........... )

(vii) Both the players are not adequately prepared for the tournament.

(Begin: Neither................................)

(viii) A fragrant flower is the loveliest creation of nature.

(Begin: No other.....................)

S.

(i) The thieves stole everything from the merchant and left him for dead.

(Begin: Having .....................)

(ii) Prerna consulted her parents before accepting the job offer.

(Begin: Prerna did not .............)

(iii) The driver lost his job because of his rash driving.

(Begin: If the driver ....................)

(iv) Very few doctors in the hospital are as dedicated as he is.

(Begin: He is ..............)

(v) The Principal dealt with the miscreants firmly.

(Begin: The Principal was ...................)

T.

(i) Had I not helped her, she would not have succeeded.

(Begin: But .....................)

(ii) His unexpected victory surprised everybody at school.

(Begin: His unexpected victory took .............)

(iii) If he apologises, he will be pardoned.

(Use unless instead of if)

(iv) Nobody in our city can run as fast as Usha.

(Begin: Usha ................)

(v) Joe requested his friend to wait there till he returned.

(End: ...................till I return.”)

U.

(i) John has probably forgotten the date of the examination.

(Begin:In .....................)

(ii) Very few countries are as large as India.

(Use: ‘larger’)

(iii) The sergeant asked: ‘Did you have any training before’?

(Rewrite using: ‘whether’ or ‘if’’)

(iv) If you don’t come, I will not go out.

(Begin: Only ................)

(v) He sold his house to a wealthy diamond magnate.

(Rewrite using: ‘bought’ instead of ‘sold’)

V.

(i) Suresh suddenly thought of a splendid idea.

(End: ..................... Suresh)

(ii) Raunak missed the bus because he was late.

(Use:.............catch.)

(iii) Sheena returned one week ago.

(Rewrite using: ‘whether’ or ‘if’’)

(iv) If you don’t come, I will not go out.

(Begin: Only ................)

(v) He sold his house to a wealthy diamond magnate.

(Rewrite using: ‘bought’ instead of ‘sold’)

W.

(i) Waste not. Want not.

(Begin with : If.............)

(ii) I accept your offer.

(Use:acceptable)

(iii) It is normal for a child to eat four times a day.

(Use: normally)

(iv) I caught a train and went to Calcutta.

(Use: having)

(v) One should keep one’s promises.

(Begin with: Promises...)

Types of constructions:

Active – passive

Being ....

Besides..

But ....

Conversion of N V A Adv. (probably – probability; capable – capability; intend-intention;

arrogance-arrogant)

Degrees of comparison

Direct – indirect speech

Hardly ...when

Having..

If/Only/unless

Inspite/even though/despite/though

....lest

Need not /does not have to

Neither ..

Never ...

No sooner...than

Not only ...

Positive – negative (could not –was prevented; )

Should you/I /we ...

Since

So /to

Tag questions

Unless/Otherwise

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CHAPTER 11 – RISE OF DICTATORSHIP

STD X – HISTORY & CIVICS

CHAPTER 11 – RISE OF DICTATORSHIP

❖ Fascism:

1) Meaning of Fascism: The word “Fascism” had been derived from the Italian

word fiasco which means union or league. Fascism means autocracy or

dictatorship where the power of the State is vested in the hands of one

man only; and it is obligatory for all others to obey him........

STD X – HISTORY & CIVICS

CHAPTER 11 – RISE OF DICTATORSHIP

❖ Fascism:

1) Meaning of Fascism: The word “Fascism” had been derived from the Italian

word fiasco which means union or league. Fascism means autocracy or

dictatorship where the power of the State is vested in the hands of one

man only; and it is obligatory for all others to obey him.

2) Causes of the Rise of Fascism in Italy: The causes which led to the rise of

fascism are as follows:

i. Discontent after the treaty of Versailles: Italy had joined the Allies in

the First World War to gain Turkish & German territories but she did not

get any part of Turkish & German territories.

ii. Economic Crisis: Italy suffered heavy losses in terms of life and property

in the First World War. Many soldiers became unemployed, trade and

commerce were ruined.

iii. Political Instability: Democracy was introduced in Italy for the first time

in 1919. Elections were held but no party got clear majority. Between

1919 and 1922 there were six coalition governments formed in Italy.

iv. Class Conflicts: There were two classes in the society – the aristocrats

and the common man. There was a conflict whether the economic

systems and the control of the government would be in the hands of the

aristocrats or the less privileged majorities (common man).

v. Threat of Socialism and Communism:

• The Socialists included – the Anarchists, the Communists and the

Social Democrats created conditions favourable for the growth of

fascism in Italy.

• The Communists were inspired by the Russian Revolution and they

inflamed the atmosphere with revolutionary ideas.

vi. Failure of the League of Nations: The League of Nations was established

after the 1st World War to maintain peace and to prevent wars. But it

failed to achieve its aims.

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vii. Leadership provided by Mussolini: Mussolini had a charismatic

personality. He praised the past glories of Italy and won the faith of his

countrymen.

❖ Nazism:

1) Causes of the Rise of Nazism in Germany:

i. Humiliating Treaty of Versailles:

• Germany felt humiliated and helpless because of the defeat in the

First World War and the conditions imposed by the Treaty of

Versailles and they hated the Weimar Republic which had signed

such a disgraceful treaty.

• The Germans were eagerly looking for an opportunity to avenge the

same. Hitler exploited these sentiments.

ii. Growing fear of Communism:

• Hitler warned the people that the Communists of Germany would

become servants of their Russian masters and would follow the

dictates of Communists.

• He therefore tried to persuade the people that only Nazism would

help them to check the growing influence of Communism.

iii. Economic Crisis in Germany after the First World War: As a result of the

harsh terms to the Treaty of Versailles, Germany had to suffer in

agricultural production, colonies, foreign investment, trade contacts,

etc.

• The Nazis exploited the situation and assured the people that if they

would follow the Nazi ideology their economic misery would come to

an end and Germany would regain her lost glory and misery.

iv. Resurgence of Militant Nationalism: Germans could not reconcile with

the democratic form of government.

• They preferred prestige and glory to liberty and freedom.

• When Hitler promised to give them all glory, they welcomed him

with open arms.

v. Anti-Semitic Propaganda: The Nazi’s described the Jews as traitors, who

had conspired with the Allies during the first World War and could again

commit treason against Germany. Because of this anti-Semitic

propaganda many Germans rallied behind the Nazi Party.

vi. Absence of strong opposition: As there was no strong opposition to the

Nazi Party, its popularity achieved great heights.

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vii. Establishment of Volunteer Corps: Hitler roped in all the unemployed

soldiers and organised them into Volunteer Corps, that served as the

party army.

• The members of the Volunteer Corps propagated the programmes of

the Nazi Party and safeguarded its interest.

viii. Charismatic Personality of Hitler: Hitler had a charismatic personality

and all the qualities to become a popular leader. He was a shrewd

politician and a brave soldier. He was a gifted orator and captivated the

Germans with his emotional speeches.

❖ A comparative Study of Mussolini’s Fascist and Hitler’s Nazi Ideologies:

The similarities between the ideologies of Fascism and Nazism are as follows:

i. To have faith in totalitarian government.

ii. To despise democratic political system.

iii. To uphold one party one leader.

iv. To believe in aggressive nationalism and imperialism.

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CHAPTER 10 – THE FIRST WORLD WAR

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 CHAPTER 10 – THE FIRST WORLD WAR

The First World War

• Causes – (Nationalism and Imperialism, Armament Race, Division of Europe and Sarajevo Crisis)

• Results – Treaty of Versailles, Territorial Arrangements, Formation of League of Nations).......

 CHAPTER 10 – THE FIRST WORLD WAR

The First World War

• Causes – (Nationalism and Imperialism, Armament Race, Division of Europe and Sarajevo Crisis)

• Results – Treaty of Versailles, Territorial Arrangements, Formation of League of Nations).

❖ The First War:

❖ Causes Of the First World War:

1) Nationalism and Imperialism:

▪ Nationalism refers to the sense of unity felt by the people who share a

common history, language and culture. In the latter half of the 19th

century, this feeling of unity turned into extreme pride, which made the

people of many countries believe that their country is superior to other

countries. This led to aggressive nationalism in Europe.

▪ Meaning of Aggressive Nationalism: Aggressive Nationalism meant

love for one’s own country and hatred for other countries.

▪ Meaning of Imperialism: Imperialism is a system by which a powerful

nation establishes its control over another country, either by direct

territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control.

▪ How Imperialistic Rivalry created hatred among the nations:

• Leading Imperialist nations began to expand their economic and

political empire.

• Thus, aggressive nationalism and fierce competition filled the

atmosphere with fear, apprehension, mutual hatred and

international tension.

2) Race for Armaments: The mad race for armaments began soon after the

Franco-Prussian War. Every major power began to stockpile armaments in

the name of self-defence and preservation of peace. As a result, if one

country increased its armaments, other countries were compelled to do

the same. It filled the atmosphere with fear, apprehension and mutual

hatred.

3) Division of Europe in the early 20th century:

▪ The British had a vast colonial Empire. Germany entered into a secret

Alliance with Austria – Hungary which was joined by Italy in 1882, thus

forming the Triple Alliances.

▪ After Bismarck’s death France was able to establish friendly relations

with Russia and England by signing various Alliances forming Triple

Entente in 1907 to encounter the Triple Alliance.

▪ Later, Japan joined the Triple Entente while Turkey joined Triple

Alliance. Thus, Europe was divided into two hostile groups.

4) Sarajevo Crisis (Immediate Cause):

▪ Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of Austria –

Hungary was assassinated at Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia on June

28, 1914.

▪ Austria served an ultimatum to Serbia on 23rd July making eleven

demands.

▪ Serbia accepted most of the demands except those leading to the loss

of her sovereignty.

▪ Austria declared War against Serbia on 28th July, 1914.

▪ Many countries soon entered the war and it thus led to the First World

War.

❖ Results of the First World War:

1) The Treaty of Versailles: The Treaty of Versailles was signed in the Hall of

Mirrors in the former French Royal Palace at Versailles, a suburb of Paris.

▪ Punishment by the Allies to Germany:

• The Treaty declared Germany guilty of Aggression.

• Germany was held solely responsible for the War and was required

to pay enormous amounts as war damages to the Allied powers (33

billion dollars). Germany had to cede her merchant ships to the

Allies as compensation. She also had to supply huge quantities of

coal to France, Italy, and Belgium for a period of ten years.

• The German army was restricted to a force of 100,000 soldiers and

the navy was limited to 15,000 men and 24 ships. The air-force and

submarines were banned.

• The covenant of the League of Nations was added to the Treaty of

Versailles.

2) Territorial Rearrangements: It led to the end of European Supremacy in

the world. Economically and militarily, the United States surpassed Europe

and emerged as the world power.

▪ Three ruling dynasties came to an end – the Romanov in Russia, the

Hohenzollern in Germany and the Hapsburg in Austria-Hungary.

3) The world leaders felt that there must be a mechanism to prevent War and

promote international co-operation. Hence, The League of Nations was

created on 10th January, 1920.

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