Class 10 English Unit 10: Grammar II: Active and Passive Voice and Writing II: Dialogue Writing

 

Grammar II: Active and Passive Voice

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o4ngM0Hyaw&t=955s 

 

A.         Complete the text below with the correct alternative from the brackets. (Answers only)

A man who wanted to buy an ass went to market. Coming across a likely-looking beast, he arranged with the owner that he should be allowed to take him home on a trial to see what the beast was like. When the man reached home, he put the beast into his stable along with the other asses. The newcomer looked around, and immediately went and chose a place next to the laziest and greediest beast in the stable. When the master saw this, he put a halter on him at once led him off, and handed him over to his owner. The latter was surprised to see him back so soon. He inquired, 'Why, do you mean to say you have tested him already?'' 'I don't want to put him through any more tests,' replied the other. 'I could see what sort of beast; he is from the companion he chose for himself.'

B.          Complete the sentences below with the correct alternative from the brackets

a.      People always admire this picture.

b.    His leg was hurt in the accident. This is to say that he hurt his leg in the accident.

c.      Some people dress their children very badly. The passive form of the sentence is: Their children are very badly dressed.

d.    Two of my dinner plates have been broken. That means: Someone has broken two of my dinner plates.

e.   They will forget this story in a few years. This story will be forgotten in two years.

f.       You must answer all the questions. All the questions must be answered.

g.     The packet of biscuits has been eaten by the boys. This is to say that the boys have eaten the packet of biscuits.

h.     The bridge was built last year. The active voice of this statement is: People built the bridge last year.

i.       The field is being ploughed by the farmers. The farmers are ploughing the field

j.       How is the tiger trapped? The active voice of this statement is: How do people trap a tiger?

k.     The teacher will help us. This statement has a passive voice We will be helped by the teacher.

l.       'The tiger should be preserved' is the passive voice of We should preserve the tiger.

m.   The bird has built a nest. It means: A nest has been built by the bird.

 

Quiz Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaRk0YMoEMI

 

Video for Passive Interrogative: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a06w-xCfrTA

 

C.          Change the sentences below into passive voice.

a.      People would hear the noise of exclusion from a distance.

The noise of exclusion could be heard from a distance.

b.     We ought to break down the building before it collapses.

The building ought to be broken before it collapses.

c.      Has he translated the book into any other language?

Has the book been translated into any other language?

d.     I like people driving me to my home.

I like being driven to my home.

e.      Can anybody solve this problem?

Can this problem be solved?

f.       We had to book the ticket in advance because of the festive season.

The ticket had to be booked in advance because of the festive season.

g.     Who might have stolen your bicycle?

By whom might your bicycle have been stolen?

h.     I did not notice that you were recording the class.

I did not notice that the class was being recorded.

i.       Does he always sing songs in the party?

Are songs always sung by him at the party?

j.       She will draw the painting beautifully.

The painting will be drawn by her beautifully.

k.     Let the mechanic repair the bike.

Let the bike be repaired by the mechanic.

l.       People believe that Mahabharata was fought in the 10^th century BCE.

Mahabharata was believed to have been fought in the 10^th century BCE.

m.   What are you instructing them now?

What are they being instructed by you now? 

 

Quiz Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uqKMiDyWH8

Writing II: Dialogue Writing

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhwZXrDjZR8 

Write a dialogue between you and your friend about the upcoming sports Day/ Week in your school, including the following points in your dialogue.

Time and venue of the sports day/ week (10 Magh (Opening ceremony) – 16 Magh (closing ceremony), School Premises)

Types of events (athletics such as running, long and high jump, singing & dancing, football, volleyball, kabaddi, marathon,

Participants (All students, house-wise competition but level-wise (class 1-5, 6-8, 9 & 10)

Prize distribution (chief Guest: mayor of the municipality, )

You:    Hey! Are you excited about the upcoming Sports Week at school?

Friend: Absolutely! I heard it’s going to be from 10th Magh to 16th Magh. Do you know where it’s happening?

You: Yeah, it’s all happening on the school premises. The opening ceremony is on the 10th Magh, and the closing ceremony will be on the 16th Magh.

Friend: That’s awesome! What events are they organizing this year?

You: There’s a lot to look forward to—athletics like running, long jump, and high jump. They’ve also got singing and dancing competitions, plus football, volleyball, kabaddi, and even a marathon!

Friend: Sounds like it’s going to be competitive. Are all the students participating?

You: Yes! It’s a house-wise competition, but it’s divided by levels: classes 1-5, 6-8, and 9 & 10. Everyone will have a chance to show their skills.

Friend: I’m looking forward to the prize distribution. Who’s going to be the chief guest?

You: The mayor of our municipality is coming as the chief guest for the prize distribution. It’s going to be an exciting week!

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