1. What are the
following signs, symbols and abbreviations called as used in the dictionary and
what do they signify?
~,
fml., □, pp, v, º, pt, e.g.
2. Arrange in
Alphabetical Order
i)
Contact, Content, Context, Continue, Continent, Contest, Contrast, Contend
ii) Disunite, Disturb, Disunity, Disuse,
District, Disbelief, Disadvantage, Disqualify
3. Complete the following
sentences by writing an appropriate letter in each space.
i)
‘Choice’ comes before ‘Choose’ because ………..comes before………… in the alphabet.
ii)
‘Difference’ comes before ‘Different’ because………comes before……in the alphabet.
iii)
‘Examination’ comes before ‘Examine’ because………..comes before……in the alphabet.
iv)
‘Rationale’ comes before ‘Rationalize’ because………. comes before ……….in the
alphabet.
4. In which
quarter of the dictionary you will find the following words.
i)
dwell ii) orphan iii)
socket iv)
hive
v)
irony vi) negotiation vii) realm viii) yacht
5. Arrange the following
words in to correct sentences:
i)
asked/ where/ she/ me/ from/ was/ I
ii)
many/ have/ we/ studying/ been/ English/ for/ years
6. Write suitable synonym for the underlined
words :( enthusiastic, strong, sharp,
fierce, alert, acute, anxious)
i)
His mother very intelligent, with very keen powers of observation.
ii)
They had taken a keen interest in
problems of Southern Africa.
iii)
They will be keen to see the results of the exams.
iv)
His keen, shrewd eyes followed the movements of the tiger through the
jungle.
v)
He was a keen sportsman.
vi)
She had a keen sense of humour.
vii)
There was keen competition in the race for first place.
7. Write a dialogue
between two friends on visiting a historical place.
8. Write a
paragraph comparing yourself to your friend.
