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C10 Vocabulary and Translation  📌 Answer Key: i. Choose the correct word: Military tents are generally made of canvas .  ii. Use the idiom in a sentence: To call a spade a spade : In the meeting, she called a spade a spade and pointed out the project's real flaws.    iii. One word for the following: One who believes everybody – credulous   iv. Correct the sentence: Law and order is to be maintained.   2. Translation (English → Hindi / Punjabi) i. Fear is one of man's most common enemies. Hindi: भय मनुष्य का सबसे आम दुश्मन है।  Punjabi: ਡਰ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਦੇ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਆਮ ਦੁਸ਼ਮਣਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਇੱਕ ਹੈ।  ii. Dadhichi took no time in laying down his life. Hindi: दधीचि ने अपना जीवन देने में समय नहीं लिया।  Punjabi: ਦਧੀਚੀ ਨੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਜਾਨ ਦੇਣ ਵਿੱਚ ਕੋਈ ਸਮਾਂ ਨਹੀਂ ਲਿਆ।  iii. The stranger asked him again. Hindi: अजनबी ने उससे फिर पूछा।  Punjabi: ਅਜਨਬੀ ਨੇ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਦੁਬਾਰਾ ਪੁੱਛਿਆ।  iv. We think the earth is very big. Hindi: हम सोचते हैं कि पृथ्वी बहुत बड़ी है।...

 C10 Do as Directed, 11 Sets 📌📌 Answer Key:  (i) the     “The ” is the definite determiner that fits the idiomatic expression the odds of life. (ii)  to     The preposition “to” is used with “bring luck” when indicating the recipient (his family). (iii) could      “Could” is the correct modal for polite requests in indirect speech (“asked if they could”). (iv)  Although     The conjunction “although” introduces a contrast between limited means and being honest. (v) Leaving home early, she arrived here on time.   The participle “Leaving” combines the two actions into one sentence with a non‑finite verb. (vi) What you say, I agree to.    Or   I agree to what you say.    “What” is used to transform the clause into a noun phrase acting as the object of agree to. (vii) Why was the poor man laughed at (by you)?       The active question is changed into a passive constructi...

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  Comprehension Passages   🚩 Get more Passages for practice ⬇️ https://rejuvenatingenglishworld.blogspot.com/2023/02/comprehension-passages.html 📌📌Answer Key  📌📌 Passage # 1:  *i. What does the term 'brain drain' refer to?*   *b. Migration of highly skilled and educated individuals* *ii. Why do many individuals choose to study abroad?*   *c. To pursue advanced education and professional growth* *iii. What is one of the economic impacts of brain drain?*   *b. Shortage of skilled workers* *iv. How can countries address brain drain?*   *b. By offering attractive job opportunities and funding research projects* 📌📌 Passage # 2 *i. Why is critical thinking seen as more valuable than rote learning in academics?*   *b. It trains learners to interpret, judge, and apply knowledge.* *ii. Identify the adjective used in the passage.*   *c. responsible* *iii. Critical thinking fosters creativity and innovation by:*...