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SEC_Advance Communication Skills in English B.Com/B.sc. Grammar

 


 Sem-II 

 B.Com/B.sc. Grammar


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1. Kranti repaired the clock.
Ans: Didn't she?

2. It is not dark
Ans: is it?

3. They were going to the lake.
Ans: Weren't They?

4. The Bus had left by the time we got there.
Ans: Hadn't it?

5. You are trying to find someone.
Ans: Aren't you?

6. Pavan has not kept his word.
Ans: Has he?

7. The Bread will become soggy,
Ans: won't it?

8. His parents would not have left before  yesterday.
Ans: would they?

9. I can see how earnest you are.
Ans : Can't I?

10. Shanta loves ice cream.
Ans: Doesn't she?

11. The bus skidded on the wet road.
Ans: Didn't it?

12. Vimla sells wooden toys.
Ans: Doesn't she?

13. None of the workers left early.
Ans: Did they?

14. You haven't left the door open.
Ans: Have you?

15. The clothes in the store are priced very high.
Ans: Aren't they?


Correct the following sentences.

1. They won't leave the baby alone at home, will they not?
Ans: They won't leave the baby alone at home, will they?

2. Cynthia looked pretty in the green dress, isn't it?
Ans: Cynthia looked pretty in the green dress, Didn't she?

3. Gardening used to be Hari's favorite pastime, doesn't it?
Ans: Gardening used to be Hari's favorite pastime, didn't it?

4. We will grow tomatoes and carrots, will we?
Ans: We will grow tomatoes and carrots, won't we?


5. I haven't met the Menons, Did I ?
Ans: I haven't met the Menons, Have I ?


6. Mala couldn't run, can she?
Ans: Mala couldn't run, could she?

7. Mother plans to work late in the office, didn't she?
Ans: Mother plans to work late in the office, doesn't she?

8. The astronauts are ready to enter the spacecraft, isn't he?
Ans: The astronauts are ready to enter the spacecraft, aren't he?

9. There were ten chocolates in the paper bag, weren't they not?
Ans: There were ten chocolates in the paper bag, weren't they?

10. The water is getting cold, does it?
Ans: The water is getting cold, isn't it?


Prefix, Suffix and Zero Suffixes 

A. Match the Colum

             A                                            B
               
        Multi                                      Productive
        Mal                                        Stop
        Mis                                        usable
        Non                                        like
        Re                                          political
        A                                            pronged
       Un                                          Nutrition
       Dis                                         Placed


Ans: Multipronged
        Malnutrition
        Misplaced
        Nonstop
        Reusable
        Apolitical
        Unproductive
        Dislike
    1. A Large number of NGOs India work for the people. They are not concerned with politics. They         are apolitical.
    2. The Discussion was completely unproductive.
    3. Studies show that a large number of children in rural areas of India suffer from malnutrition.
    4. I think your trust in him is misplaced.
    5. Terrorism in any form is inhuman. We must use a multipronged approach to curb it.
    6. The company manufactures reusable  packaging. 
    7. Some people dislike eating bitter ground.
    8. The guest speaker lectured nonstop for more than an hour until the students slowly started leaving          the auditorium  one after the other.
B. 
     1. Let us stop this meaningless discussion. (meaning)
     2. Have a spoonful of honey in the morning. (spoon)
     3. We need the director's approval for the project. (approve)
     4. Is there some new development. (develop)
     5. Write a descriptive essay on the Golconda Fort. (describe)
     6. Your offer is acceptable to us. (accept)
     7. He is an ambitious man.  (ambition)
     8. This is one of the earliest books on feminism. (feminine)

C. Find Prefix, suffix and zero suffix from the given words:
1. Misadventure
    Mis- Prefix
2. Deathly
    ly- Suffix
3. deer
    Zero Suffix
4. Cornering
    ing- Suffix
5. ectoplasm
    ecto- Prefix
6. Sheep
    zero Suffix
7. kindly
    ly- Suffix
8. macroeconomics
    macro- prefix
    s- Suffix 
9. unstoppable
    un-Prefix
    able-Suffix
10. unflinching 
    un- Prefix
    ing- Suffix



Homophones and Homonyms

A.
1. Did the hare win the race? (hair)
2. Frida has gone to visit her Son . (Sun)
3. You sound little hoarse. (horse)
4. The Flue left me weak. (week)
5. It is rude to stare at people. (stair)
6. The boat was tied up at the cay . (key)
7. Can I have a piece of cake please. (peace)
8.Will the traffic police tow the car away? (toe)

B.
1. Who won the race? The Hare or the tortoise?
2. Tie up your hair. It is falling over your eyes.
3. I'll be traveling for one working week.
4. Pankaj felt  weak after the operation.
5. The marine did not cay the burning ship but struggled to save those who were burnt.
6. Stare with me for a few more minutes.
7. The horse stood on its hind legs and growled ferociously at them.
8. I need to tow myself to have a cold shower in the winter.
9. We will  stare you in the lobby.
10. Mother said we need to buy some eggs, Peas  and vegetables.


 

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