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Questions 2026

  Q.1 Read the passage carefully and answers the questions that follow. (2×5=10)  The Round Table Conference was bound to fail. Lord Reading suggested that Britain should give effect to the views of India while preserving its own position. India’s yearning to be free met Britain’s wish to stay in India, making agreement impossible. The British Government assigned two Scotland Yard detectives to guard Mahatma Gandhi in England. They usually protected royalty but grew to like Gandhi. Unlike other dignitaries, Gandhi spoke kindly to them, discussed public affairs, and visited their homes. Before leaving, he requested they accompany him to Brindisi. Later, he sent them watches engraved with the words, 'With love from Mr. Gandhi.'  a) Why was the Round Table Conference bound to fail?  b) What policy did Lord Reading suggest?  c) Who were assigned to guard Mahatma Gandhi in England?  d) How did Gandhi treat the detectives?  e) What gift did Gandhi send them?...

Imperative Sentence in Indirect Speech

Imperative Sentence in Indirect Speech means reporting a command, request, advice, or order given by someone. 1. Basic Rule When changing direct speech → indirect speech for an imperative sentence: Structure Direct: Subject + said to + object, "Imperative sentence." Indirect: Subject + told / asked / advised / requested + object + to + verb --- 2. Types with Examples 1. Command / Order Use told / ordered / commanded Direct: He said to me, “Open the door.” Indirect: He told me to open the door. Direct: The teacher said to the students, “Stand up.” Indirect: The teacher told the students to stand up. --- 2. Request Use requested / begged / asked Direct: She said to me, “Please help me.” Indirect: She requested me to help her. Direct: He said, “Please give me some water.” Indirect: He requested to give him some water. --- 3. Advice / Suggestion Use advised / suggested Direct: The doctor said to him, “Take rest.” Indirect: The doctor advised him to take rest. --- 4. Negative Imp...

Direct/Indirect Speech

Change the following statements into Indirect Speech 1. Ram said, “I am happy.” 2. She said, “I like ice cream.” 3. Mohan said, “I am playing football.” 4. Rina said, “I have completed my homework.” 5. He said, “I will go to the market.” 6. They said, “We are watching television.” 7. She said, “I was reading a book.” 8. He said, “I bought a new pen.” 9. The boy said, “I am very tired.” 10. My brother said, “I can swim well.” 11. Sita said, “I am learning English.” 12. He said, “I have lost my wallet.” 13. She said, “I will help my mother.” 14. The teacher said, “You are very intelligent.” 15. Ram said, “I was playing cricket.” 16. She said, “I have finished my work.” 17. Mohan said, “I will visit my uncle tomorrow.” 18. The girl said, “I like dancing.” 19. He said, “I am waiting for my friend.” 20. My father said, “I am going to office.” 21. The boy said, “I have broken the glass.” 22. She said, “I was cooking food.” 23. He said, “I will buy a new car.” 24. They said, “We are going to ...

The Mystery of The Missing Cap

  Here are 30 Story-based MCQs with answers from “The Mystery of the Missing Cap” . MCQs – The Mystery of the Missing Cap 1–10 1. Who wrote The Mystery of the Missing Cap? A. R.K. Narayan B. Manoj Das C. Ruskin Bond D. Premchand Answer: B 2. The narrator remembers the incident after about A. 10 years B. 15 years C. 20 years D. 25 years Answer: C 3. Sri Moharana was known as a A. Teacher B. Farmer C. Wealthy man D. Priest Answer: C 4. Sri Moharana had the only ______ house in the area. A. Wooden B. Mud C. Pukka D. Bamboo Answer: C 5. Moharana’s house was surrounded by about A. 10 villages B. 15 villages C. 20 villages D. 25 villages Answer: C 6. The house was whitewashed on the eve of A. Republic Day B. Independence Day C. A wedding D. A festival Answer: B 7. People from nearby villages came mainly to A. See the minister B. See Moharana’s house C. Attend a meeting D. Buy goods Answer: B 8. Babu Virkishore was a A. Doctor B. Teacher C. Minister D. Judge Answer: C 9. Babu Virkishore w...

THE MONKEY PAW(MCQS)

  MCQs from The Monkey’s Paw (Scene 1) 1. What kind of night is described at the beginning of the scene? A. Calm summer night B. Dark and stormy winter night C. Warm spring evening D. Sunny afternoon Answer: B. Dark and stormy winter night 2. What game are Mr. White and Herbert playing? A. Cards B. Chess C. Checkers D. Ludo Answer: B. Chess 3. Who is winning the chess game? A. Mr. White B. Mrs. White C. Herbert D. Morris Answer: C. Herbert 4. What is Mrs. White doing by the fire? A. Reading B. Cooking C. Knitting D. Sleeping Answer: C. Knitting 5. Who arrives at the Whites’ house during the storm? A. A policeman B. Sergeant Major Morris C. A neighbor D. A doctor Answer: B. Sergeant Major Morris 6. Where had Morris been living for many years? A. China B. Egypt C. India D. Japan Answer: C. India 7. How long had Morris been away? A. 10 years B. 15 years C. 21 years D. 30 years Answer: C. 21 years 8. Herbert says he would like to visit which country? A. China B. India C. France D. Germ...