Worksheet-1
Read the following conversation between Pranoy and Rohit.
The sports day is on the 23rd of this month,’ said Pranoy. ‘I can hardly wait for the day! exclaimed Rohit. ‘I am nervous about the races,’ said Pranoy. ‘You should not worry as you will be the champion again,’ said Rohit. That will not be true because I am out of practice,’ said Pranoy.
The words actually spoken are given in inverted commas. The same conversation is given below in the reported form. However, some words are missing from it. Fill in the blanks by selecting an appropriate word from the Aid Box that follows it. The first one has been done as an example.
AID BOX
regretted,
threatened,
warned,
confessed,
replied,
reminded,
assured
apologised
reported
Pranoy reported excitedly that the sports day was on the 23rd of that month. Rohit replied that he could hardly wait for the day. Pranoy confessed that he was nervous about the races. However, Rohit assured him that he should not worry as he would be the champion again, but Pranoy regretted that would not be true because he was out of practice.
Worksheet-2
Refer to the conversation again and list the words that have been changed.
Direct Speech | Indirect Speech |
this | that |
said | replied |
I (Rohit) | he |
I (Pranoy) | he |
you | he/him |
will | would |
am | was |
is | was |
Worksheet-3
Look at the words in the blurbs in Column A. Imagine this is what your partner has whispered in your ear. You have to tell the rest of the class what he/she has told you, using the reporting verb given below the blurb. Write what you will say in Column B. One has been done for you.
Column A | Column B |
I wish I wasn’t mean to my sister. (regret) | She regretted being mean to her sister. |
Don’t go into that tunnel. (warn) | She warned me not to go into that tunnel. |
You must work hard and win the match. (encourage) | He encouraged me to work hard and win the match. |
Leave my room at once. (order) | He ordered me to leave his room at once. |
You should exercise regularly. (advise) | She advised me to exercise regularly. |
I will not lend him money. (refuse) | He refused to lend him money. |
Worksheet-4
Now actually ask your partner to whisper a sentence in your ear and report what he/she said. Then whisper a different sentence in your partner’s ear and he/she should report what you said. Refer to the reporting verbs given in Worksheet-1.
1.
Partner whispered: “I forgot my homework at home.”
You reported: She said that she had forgotten her homework at home.
2.
You whispered: “I am going to the library after class.”
Partner reported: He said that he was going to the library after class.
3.
Partner whispered: “My brother is coming to visit me tomorrow.”
You reported: She told me that her brother was coming to visit her the next day.
4.
You whispered: “I really enjoyed the science project.”
Partner reported: He said that he had really enjoyed the science project.
Worksheet-5
Work with your partner and write the direct questions for each of the reported ones given below. One has been done for you.
- Shireen asked her mother where her water bottle was. Shireen said to her mother, ‘Where is my water bottle?’
- He asked when they would be moving out.
He asked, “When will we be moving out?”
- The teacher asked the students why they were making a noise.
The teacher asked the students, “Why are you making a noise?”
- The children asked their mother if (whether) they could go out and play.
The children asked their mother, “Can we go out and play?”
- Mrs Raghavan asked Sunanda how she had prepared that dish.
Mrs Raghavan asked Sunanda, “How did you prepare this dish?”
- They asked us if (whether) our team had won.
They asked us, “Has your team won?”
- He wondered which room he should sleep in.
He asked, “Which room should I sleep in?”
- The coach asked Sonia (whether) if it was her turn.
He asked, “Which room should I sleep in?”
Worksheet-6
Report the following questions using ‘if/whether’, ‘how’, ‘why’, ‘where’, ‘which’, appropriate.
- ‘Where is the library?’
Sonali asked the peon
Sonali asked the peon where the library was.
- ‘Is it raining?’
My mother asked me
My mother asked me if it was raining.
- ‘Why didn’t you come to school yesterday?’
She asked him
She asked him why he hadn’t come to school the previous day.
- Which car should I buy?’
The customer asked the dealer
The customer asked the dealer which car he should buy.
- ‘Have you been to the Shopping Plaza?’
Sonali asked Mandira
Sonali asked Mandira if she had been to the Shopping Plaza.
- ‘How many of you have not done the homework?’
The teacher asked the students
The teacher asked the students how many of them had not done the homework.
- ‘Can I take a day off?’
He asked his boss
He asked his boss if he could take a day off.
Worksheet-7
Read the following dialogues taken from the Sub-unit ‘A Handful of Almonds’ of the Unit ‘Achievers’ in the My English Reader (C-VII). Then complete the summary given below.
‘Are you sure you want to do it?’ said the teacher.
Nani said, ‘I want to try.’
‘Papa, I have given my name for the elocution competition,’ announced Nani to his father in the evening. ‘What are you going to speak on?’ said his father.
‘I don’t know as it is going to be an extempore,’ said Nani.
The teacher asked Nani if he was sure he wanted to do it, to which Nani replied that he wanted to try. In the evening, Nani told his father that he had given his name for the elocution competition. His father enquired what he was going to speak on. Nani answered that he didn’t know as it was going to be an extempore.
Worksheet-8
Imagine your brother Rohan and his friend had gone to a shopping complex whe Prateek got kidnapped. Later the police interviewed Rohan and based on the clues he had given them, they were able to nab the kidnappers and save Prateek. Firs read Rohan’s conversation with the police, then complete the letter given on page 101.
Police Inspector : Where were you when Prateek was kidnapped?
Rohan : I am very fond of ice cream, so I had gone to get some more of it for both of us.
Police Inspector : Did you see the kidnappers?
Rohan : I saw two persons. I think there were only two of them.
Police Inspector : What did they look like?
Rohan : One of them was tall, about six feet, and the other was of average height. The shorter one was wearing a hat and was in a black shirt. The taller one was in blue.
Police Inspector : Did you notice the vehicle they took Prateek in?
Rohan : It was a white Maruti car. I also remember the number. It was CHOIK 3911.
Police Inspector : Thank you, Rohan. You have been a great help.
Now write a letter to your parents about the interview Rohan had with the police. The beginning of the letter has been written for you.
Room No. 12
Nehru Hostel
ABC School
January 20, 20XX
Dear Mom and Dad,
Guess what! Prateek has been saved and the kidnappers have been nabbed, all because of Rohan’s courage and alertness. Just yesterday, the police interviewed Rohan. The first thing the police inspector asked him was where he was when Prateek was kidnapped. Rohan replied that he had gone to get some more ice cream for both of them.
When asked if he had seen the kidnappers, Rohan told them he had seen two persons. One was tall, about six feet, and the other of average height. The shorter one wore a hat and a black shirt, while the taller one was dressed in blue.
He also told the police that they took Prateek in a white Maruti car with the number CHOIK 3911.
Because of his description and quick thinking, the police were able to trace and catch the kidnappers.
Love,
Avinash
Worksheet-9
Read the following sentences and note the use of commas, inverted commas an capital letters.
Nancy said, Take the book with you.”
This is my favourite skirt,’ said Shiela.
Robin shouted, ‘Where did you hide the dog?’
‘Will you get some sugar,’ said mother, ‘or should I get it myself?’
Now punctuate the following sentences and write them in the space provided.
- “How do I solve this problem?” Nikhil said to his teacher.
- The tourist exclaimed, “What a beautiful monument!”
- She asked, “Is that me?” and started to cry.
- “I am very worried about my father’s health,” said Kareena.
- “Where can I get some pastries?” asked the man at the counter.
- “If you have the time,” Shiela said, “will you help me with my homework?”
- “My dear sister,” whispered Sasha, “if you don’t give me your chocolate, I will let out your secret.”
- “Where are my shoes?” Fatima said to her brother. “I cannot find them anywhere.”
Worksheet – 10
Look at the list given below. This is a list of things two friends, sharing a flat, need to buy.
Reena: Why do you need two dustbins?
Anita: The one in the kitchen, as is evident, is too small.
Reena: And why, may I know, do you need the second?
Anita: I’m writing a book these days, you see, so I need one for my study.
Reena: Fine. And what about five pens?
Anita: I always keep extras. You never return the ones you borrow!
Reena: (laughing) Fair enough! But two bottles of tomato ketchup?
Anita: One’s for the kitchen, and the other is for when guests come over.
Reena: A whole dozen scribbling pads?
Anita: Like I said—I’m writing! I use at least one every few days.
Reena: And six flower pots? That’s a bit much.
Anita: I want to make the balcony look pretty. We both agreed it looked dull.
Reena: Okay. But you forgot to mention cake!
Anita: That’s for your sweet tooth—don’t pretend you didn’t add it!
Reena: (smiling) And fruit?
Anita: Apples and bananas—healthy snacks for both of us.
Reena: Looks like we’re set for the week. Let’s get going before the market closes!
DO IT YOURSELF
- Read the following conversation between Roohi and Meena. Then complete the paragraph that follows by filling in the blank spaces.
Roohi : There’s an exciting magic show in the town.
Meena Roohi : Where is it being held?
Meena : At plaza. Would you like to go for it?
Roohi : Is anyone going to see it?
Meena : Malini and I are going tomorrow. Can I join you?
Roohi : You must join us. We’ll have fun.
Meena : Who will get the tickets?
Roohi : I’ll ask my brother to arrange them.
Roohi told Meena that there was an exciting magic show in the town. Meena asked her where it was being held. Roohi told her it was at the Plaza and enquired if she would like to go for it. Meena asked Roohi if anyone was going to see it. Roohi told her that Malini and she were going to see it the next day. Meena asked if she could join them. Roohi was delighted to hear this. She insisted that Meena must join them. She was sure that they would have fun. Meena asked her who would get the tickets. Roohi said she would ask her brother to arrange them.
- Read the conversation given below and complete it in any suitable way.
Mother: Why don’t you clean your room?
Son: (a) I feel comfortable this way.
Mother: But how can you find anything in this mess?
(b) Son: I know where everything is, even in this mess.
Mother: I’ve kept my shoes here because I am about to go for a jog.
(c) Mother: And what is your school bag doing on the bed?
Son: I need that too. I’m doing my homework.
Mother: Make sure you put the bag in the right place when you leave the room.
(d) Son: I will, don’t worry. I’m getting late now.
(e) Mother: Don’t leave the mess for me to clean!
Son: Please don’t touch anything, otherwise I won’t be able to find my things.