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Here, you can find all the solutions of Class 10 English Unit Work & Leisure exercise. Plus, we’ve also provided answer to Grammar I and Writing I section.
These all solutions are based on new curriculum set by government of Nepal published on 2080 B.S.
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Class 10 English Unit 4 Work & Leisure Exercise: Included all Questions and Answers (With Grammar I + Writing I Solution)
Reading I:Cabbage White
A. Match the following meanings in the left column with the correct words in the right.
Answer:
a. to laugh at somebody in an unkind way
Ans: mock
b. very unpleasant
Ans: hideous
c. to twist and turn body or part of it with quick, short movements
Ans: wriggle
d. in a cheerful way
Ans: gaily
e. very surprised or shocked
Ans: open-mouthed
f. to ask for something in a serious and emotional way
Ans: plead
g. to make a facial expression indicating disapproval
Ans: frown
h. to argue or disagree strongly with somebody
Ans: dispute
B. The word tiptoe refers to the way of walking with one’s heels off the ground, in order to make them taller or to move very quietly. Consult a dictionary and find the meanings of the following words related to walking.
(sneak, stroll, lurch, stagger, stride, stumble)
Answer:
- sneak: to move in a stealthy or quiet manner, especially to avoid being noticed or heard
- stroll: to walk in a leisurely way, often for pleasure or exercise
- lurch: to walk unsteadily or staggeringly, as if about to fall
- stagger: to walk unsteadily or move from side to side, as if about to fall, usually due to being unbalanced or intoxicated
- stride: to walk with long steps in a confident or purposeful manner
- stumble: to trip or lose one’s balance while walking, often due to an obstacle or uneven surface
C. Answer the following questions.
Answer:
a. Why do you think the man frowned his face when Sarah and Jamie gave him their school card?
Ans: I think the man frowned his face when Sarah and Jamie gave him their school card because they were too young to work.
b. Why were Sarah and Jamie looking for a job instead of going to school?
Ans: Sarah and Jamie were looking for a job to support their parents.
c. Why was the man ready to give them work in his farm?
Ans: The man was ready to give them work in his farm because the children were not afraid of the caterpillars.
d. What work were they supposed to do at the man’s farm?
Ans: They were supposed to eliminate the caterpillars from the man’s farm.
e. Were there really a million or billion caterpillars in the cabbage field? If not, what do Sarah and Jamie mean by a million or billion caterpillars?
Ans: No, there were not. Sarah and Jamie said so because they thought that they would earn that much money.
f. What were Sarah and Jamie desperate about?
Ans: Sarah and Jamie were desperate because they thought butterflies
g. What was Sarah’s ‘brilliant’ idea?
Ans: Sarah’s ‘brilliant’ idea was to kill the butterflies in stead of caterpillars
h. Were the children happy with their work? Give reasons for your answer.
Ans: No, they were not. It is because they destroyed all the cabbage.
i. Why did they run away from the farm secretly?
Ans: They ran away from the farm secretly because they were afraid of the farmer.
D. Read the story and write ‘True’ for true statements, and ‘False’ for false ones. If the information is not given in the text write ‘Not Given’.
Answer:
a. Sarah and Jamie’s parents were unable to work to support the family.
Ans: Not Given
b. Sarah and Jamie have never been to school.
Ans: False
c. The man decides to pay them upon the completion of their work.
Ans: True
d. Sarah and Jamie had not expected to find so many caterpillars in the cabbage field.
Ans: True
e. Sarah’s idea finally worked to finish off their job.
Ans: True
f. They were caught by the farm owner while running away.
Ans: False
Class 10 English Unit 4 Grammar I Excercise
Here, you can find Class 10 English Unit 4 grammar 1 exercise based on new curriculum set by government of Nepal on 2080:
A. Read the story below and tell what the underlined words are used for.
Answer:
- All he could see on the clear water was a little fish.
Ans: could- indicating ability or possibility - This might be a good breakfast for me.
Ans: might- expressing possibility or uncertainty - Master Heron should not be happy with such a tiny fish.
Ans: should- expressing obligation, expectation or recommendation - I wouldn’t even trouble to open my beak for anything like that.
Ans: wouldn’t- expressing a negative conditional - while I may have a lovely dinner.
Ans: may- expressing possibility or permission - But I must play a trick on the octopus.
Ans: must- expressing obligation or necessity - The poor Heron had to be content for breakfast on a tiny Snail.
Ans: had- to expressing necessity or obligation
B. Complete the sentences below with the correct words given below.
(could, can’t, must, may, should, might, would)
Answer:
a. This…… be Safal’s coat. It is too small for him.
Ans: can’t
b….… you please tell me the way to the airport?
Ans: could
c….… you like to stay with us at the weekend?
Ans: would
d. Do you know where Jack is? He…… be in his office.
Ans: might
e. The sky is overcast. It……rain in the afternoon.
Ans: may
f. Sanam has been working in the field all day. She…… be tired.
Ans: must
g. The film is really wonderful. You……see it at least once.
Ans: should
B. Complete the sentences below with must or can’t in the blank spaces.
Answer:
a. The man is looking around. He…… be lost.
Ans: must
b. He …… be a doctor. He has not studied medicine.
Ans: can’t be
c. Sushmita failed the test although she is a smart student. She…… have prepared well this time.
Ans: must
d. The restaurant always serves really good food. They…… have employed excellent chefs.
Ans: must
e. There …. be something wrong with the fan. It is making an unusual sound.
Ans: must
g. This…… be Sumana’s book. There is a stamp of the library on it.
Ans: can’t
h. He…… have had hard times. He has lost his job and has to support his elderly parents.
Ans: must
Class 10 English Unit 4 Writing I Excercise
A. Re-write the job Application putting the sentences in correct order.
Answer:
Bhanu-10, Tanahun
18 August
The Headteacher,
Shree Janajagriti Secondary School,
Bhanu 10, Tanahun
Subject: Job application for the position of School Secretary
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of School Secretary that was recently advertised on The Tanahun Post. I am a young girl of 20 and possess all the skills and qualifications that you are looking for. After my SLC, I worked as an office secretary for a year at Himalayan Investment Company Limited. Moreover, I possess good skills in handling a wide range of tasks at the institution.
As an experienced secretary, I have a proven record of successfully managing administrative and secretarial duties. I also possess sound skills of spoken and written English besides the Nepali language. I have enclosed the copies of my relevant credentials required for the position.
I am confident that I can be a valuable asset to your school. I have a keen interest to work with students and support their academics. If I am appointed as the secretary in your school, I will provide excellent customer service. I look forward to working with your team.
Sincerely,
Naresh Mandal
A. Read the following advertisement carefully and write the letter of job application for the advertised post. Consider yourself to be eligible for the post you want to apply.
Answer:
Banepa Municipality -11 , Kavre
14th April 2020
To: info@kimatsu.com.np
Subject: Job Application for the position of Accountant
Dear Sir,
I am writing to apply for the position of Accountant that was recently advertised on The Kathmandu Post. I am a young and energetic boy of 22. I possess all the skills and qualifications that you are looking for. After completion my bachelor’s degree in management, I’ve worked as Accountant for two year at Mountain Boarding School. As an an experienced accountant I have a proven record of successfully managing account related duties and responsibilities. I also possess sound skills of spoken and written English besides the Nepali language. Moreover, I possess good skills of handling a wide range of tasks at the institution. I have completed diploma level course in computer.
I have enclosed the copies of my relevant credentials required for the position. I am confident that I can be a valuable asset to your company. If I am appointed as accountant in your institution, I will provide excellent service.
I look forward to working with your team.
Sincerely,
Naresh Mandal
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