Assignments

Worksheet 1.a

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

1. If you want to stay at this school, you must abide _______ the rules.

2. I hope you can account _______ all the money you spent!

3. He was so lonely he ached _______ the sound of a human voice.

4. The police decided to act _______ the anonymous call they received.

5. The children acted _______ the scene in the classroom.

6. Father's poor knee is acting _______ again.

7. She explained what happened but the details she gave just don't add _______.

8. All contestants must adhere _______ the rules.

9. The doctor advised him ________ carrying heavy loads.

10. I agree ______ you. I think she deserves the award too.

11. The policeman aimed his gun _______ the hijacker.

12. What problem is she alluding _______?

13. The total repair work will amount _______ ₹ 1200.

14. Normally parents have to answer_______ their children's behaviour."

15. The idea of camping in the woods does not appeal _______ me at all.

16. I'll ask _______ and see if anyone has seen your cat.

17. When the sales begin you should avail yourself ______ the opportunity and buy that coat.

18. The number of visitors attests _______ the popularity of the website."

19. John has asked Mary _______ several times.

20. I could not leave her standing outside in the cold so I asked her _______.

Kindly send in your assignment by 06th April, 2020 to your respective subject teachers. The email addresses are mentioned below:

sreela.sengupta@dpsn.org.in (XII A and XII C)

somerita.banerjee@dpsn.org.in(XII D and XII G)

stephanie.v.atkins@dpsn.org.in(XII E and XII F)

amit.dasgupta@dpsn.org.in(XII B and XII H)

Worksheet 1.B

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

1. When he saw the dog, he backed _______.

2. Local authorities backed _______ on their plans to demolish the cinema.

3. Jenny never backs ______. She loves debating and usually wins.

4. Tom backed his car ______ a parking space.

5. Lisa backed ______ the fire hydrant that she couldn’t see in the rear view mirror.

6. The thugs backed ______ when they saw the police.

7. Jack backed the van ______ the gravel path.

8. They have a beautiful house that backs _______ the beach.

9. You promised to help. Please don't back _______ now!

10. He backed _____ of the Paris agreement.

11. It is recommended to back ______ all files for safety.

12. When he was arrested his family refused to bail him ______.

13. The government bailed _______ the bank.

14. Consumers banded ________ to protest against the measures."

15. The other witnesses will bear _____ my testimony."

16. Please bear ______ me please while I finish my explanation."

17. The interview was more difficult than he had bargained _______."

18. When he fell off the horse, he blacked ________."

19. The area was blocked _____ during the demonstration.

20. The car blew ______ but luckily there was nobody in it.

21. John's car broke ______ on the way to the airport.

22. The problem boils ______ to a lack of money."

23. Just give me a few minutes to boot _____ the computer.

24. The horses were enclosed in a paddock but a few of them managed to break ______ .

25. He broke ______ from the organization and set up his own agency."

26. The lesson will be easier to learn if you break it _____ into small sections."

27. He broke _______ from his attacker's grasp.

28. The burglars broke ______ the house around midnight.

29. She broke ______ in the middle of a sentence.

30. The car broke ________ the barrier set up by the police.

31. The arrival of electricity in rural areas brought ______ a huge change."

32. She stopped working for a few years in order to bring _____ her children.

33. Rafael bumped ______ his English teacher at the supermarket.

34. Tom will burn himself _______ if he doesn't slow down and stop working such long hours.

35. These electric bulbs seem to burn _____ more quickly than the old ones.

Kindly send in your assignment by 06th April, 2020 to your respective subject teachers. The email addresses are mentioned below:

• sreela.sengupta@dpsn.org.in (XII A and XII C)

• somerita.banerjee@dpsn.org.in(XII D and XII G)

• stephanie.v.atkins@dpsn.org.in(XII E and XII F)

• amit.dasgupta@dpsn.org.in(XII B and XII H)

Worksheet 1.C

PHRASAL VERBS

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

1. The plan was carried _____ to perfection.

2. Tests are carried _____ to determine the efficiency of a new drug.

3. As regards holidays, can we carry______ days from one year to the next?

4. I must call my mother to catch_______ on the latest family events.

5. I've missed some classes so I'll have to work hard to catch _____with the others.

6. For security reasons, you have to check _____two hours before your flight.

7. Is Mr. Brown still at the hotel? No, he checked _____ this morning.

8. I don't know if the address is still valid. I'll check it _____.

9. I told her a joke to try and cheer her____ .

10. Bob has decided to retire and we're going to buy him a present. Do you want to chip_____?

11. When the police arrived, the boy clammed ______."

12. The government decided to clamp _______on smoking in public areas.

13. When the factory closed ________, the employees lost their jobs.

14. How did such a complicated situation come _____?

15. Julie came ______some photographs of her grandparents in the attic.

16. The candidate came _____ as a dynamic person during the interview.

17. I wanted to watch the parade and Alex decided to come______ with me.

18. Come ____Emily. You don't want to be late for school!

19. Tony needs a job. If an opportunity comes _____ he's determined to seize it.

20. How's your mother coming ______since she broke her leg?

21. We called ________ but we were not able to find the car part we needed.

22. I called the company back but the offices were closed ______ the weekend.

23. John called the wedding ______ because he was not sure of his decision.

24. The professor called _____ me to answer the question.

25. We called _____ you last night but you were not home.

26. Give me your phone number and I will call you ____ when we are in town.

27. You are still angry. You need to calm _____ before you drive the car.

28. I don't care _______ his behaviour.

29. You'll have to run faster than that if you want to catch _____ with Marty.

30. We will get the hotel keys when we check ______.

31. You have to check _____ of the hotel before 11:00 AM.

32. The company checks _____ all new employees.

33. She cheered _____ when she heard the good news.

34. If everyone chips _____ we can get the kitchen painted by noon.

35. Please clean ____ your bedroom before you go outside.

36. I came ______ these old photos when I was tidying the closet.

37. The top and bottom come ______ if you pull hard enough.

38. My nephew came ______ with chicken pox this weekend.

39. The woman came _______ with her husband's finger prints.

40. The art of origami comes ______ Asia.

41. I am counting _____ you to make dinner while I am out.

42. Please cross _______ your old address and write your new one.

43. My doctor wants me to cut _______ sweets and fatty foods.

44. Your father cut _____ while I was talking with your aunt.

45. The doctors cut ______ his leg because it was severely injured.

Kindly send in your assignment by 11th April, 2020 to your respective subject teachers. The email addresses are mentioned below: PHRASAL VERBS

Question 1

As a member of the Student Council, you have been given the responsibility of arranging for a career guidance workshop. Write a proposal in not more than 150 words, stating the steps you would take to make the workshop a success.