Chap. 12, Conditionals, Class V, English Practice Book, DAV Board, The Best Solutions.

Conditionals

Look at the imprint of Nikita’s hand given below:

Now read what the lines of the hand say:

Worksheet I

Nikita’s sister uses the information given in the box to tell her what her lines Complete the information. One example is done for you.

  1. If your life line is long, you have a long life.
  2. If your head line is dark, you are intelligent.
  3. If your heart line is dark, you are kind.
  4. If your Neptune line is broken, you have a lot of imagination.
  5. If your Sun line is clear, you are successful.
  6. If your Mercury line is strong, you have a good memory.

Fun Time

In the blank space provided below, trace your own hand and draw in the lines.

Do it yourself

Read what your lines say.

Worksheet II

Complete the following sentences. The first one is done as an example.

  1. If water is heated to 100°C, it boils.
  2. If a plant does not get water, it dies.
  3. If fish are taken out of water, they cannot survive.
  4. If you face the east, the west is behind you.
  5. If you switch on the television, it starts working.
  6. If you exercise, you stay healthy.
  7. If you add sugar to the tea, it becomes sweet.

Worksheet III

Read the following conversation that took place between Bunty and Shikha.

Follow the pattern in the example and write sentences taking ideas given in the

table below. First one has been done for you.

  1. I may go to play if it stops raining. (Given)
  2. I may buy a new dress if we go for shopping.
  3. I may stand first in the class if I work hard.
  4. I may go to my aunt’s house if my mother allows.
  5. I may watch TV if I finish my homework.
  6. I may play the casio if we have a musical show.

 

Worksheet IV

Imagine a fairy has just appeared before you. She has granted you five wishes.

Using the pattern I wish I were write your wishes as shown in the examples.

  • If I were good at Maths, I would top the class.
  • If I were rich, I would go round the world.
  1. I wish I were a great singer.
  2. I wish I were taller.
  3. I wish I were a pilot.
  4. I wish I were an artist.
  5. I wish I were a magician.

Reasons:

  1. If I were a great singer, I would perform on stage.
  2. If I were taller, I would play basketball better.
  3. If I were a pilot, I would fly airplanes around the world.
  4. If I were an artist, I would create beautiful paintings.
  5. If I were a magician, I would entertain my friends.

Worksheet V

Look at the picture given below. It is the picture of a lonely jungle. You and your

friend are lost in it.

Imagine what would you do if…………………

  1. If I saw a girl in a ditch, I would try to help her out and call for assistance.
  2. If a lion appeared before me, I would stay calm and slowly back away.
  3. If I saw a wounded man lying on the ground, I would provide first aid and seek help.
  4. If a bear appeared, I would make myself look big and make loud noises to scare it away.
  5. If dacoits surrounded me, I would try to stay calm and negotiate to ensure my safety.
  6. If I met my class teacher, I would ask for directions to find my way out of the jungle.

 

Do It Yourself

  1. Read the incomplete sentences given below and complete them in any

suitable way. The first one has been done as an example.

(a) If ice is kept at normal temperature, it melts.

(b) If there is lightning, there also is thunder.

(c) If salt is added to water, it dissolves.

(d) If a stone is thrown upwards, it eventually comes down.

(e) If you practise daily, you may become an expert.

(f) If you turn off the tap, the water stops flowing.

  1. Imagine you were in the following situations. What would you do in each of these situations? Use your imagination to complete these sentences in an interesting way.
    (a) If I were a millionaire, I would build a school for underprivileged children.

(b) If I went to live in another country, I would learn their language and make new friends.
(c) If I became invisible, I would visit all the secret places and help catch thieves.
(d) If my friend gets into trouble, I would stand by them and help solve their problem.
(e) If I lose all my money, I would work hard to earn it back and ask my family for help.

  1. Complete the following sentences to make them interesting.
    (a) I would jump with joy if I won a trip to Disneyland.

(b) What will you do if I tell you that aliens have landed in our town?

(c) We would all be very ill if we drank contaminated water.

(d) Will you help me if I get lost in the forest?

(e) Our teacher will be angry if we forget to submit our homework.

 

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