Class 10 English Chapter 6 The Eyes Are Not Here

Read the following extracts carefully, discuss them in pairs, and then write the answers to the questions given below.

The Eye Are Not Here

Here is the revised version of the exercise with correct answers filled in:

Question 1.
_________ our many faults, our parents love us.
a) Besides
b) Even though
c) In spite of
d) Having
Answer:
(c) In spite of

Question 2.
It’s late to go for a walk now; ________ it has started raining.
a) in case
b) besides
c) however
d) even though
Answer:
(b) besides

Question 3.
Do you enjoy __________ cricket?
a) to play
b) to playing
c) for playing
d) playing
Answer:
(d) playing

Question 4.
We are looking forward to _________ you again.
a) to seeing
b) to see
c) see
d) seeing
Answer:
(a) to seeing

Question 5.
Esther __________ with the dog.
a) befriended
b) made friends
c) made friend
d) made friendly
Answer:
(b) made friends

Question 6.
The balloon ___________ when the child stepped on it.
a) burst
b) busted
c) has busted
d) had busted
Answer:
(a) burst

Question 7.
He would have attended the meeting if he __________ time.
a) has had
b) had had
c) would have had
d) had
Answer:
(b) had had

Question 8.
There were ___________ guests today when compared to yesterday.
a) less
b) lesser
c) few
d) fewer
Answer:
(d) fewer

Question 9.
“Where are you? I have been ____________ you the whole morning.”
a) searching
b) searching for
c) searched
d) searched for
Answer:
(b) Searching for

Question 10.
Reaching the top of the mountain, we _________ energy left for the descent.
a) had hardly any
b) hadn’t hardly any
c) had hardly any
d) had hardly any
Answer:
(a) had hardly any

Question 11.
Everyone brought __________ lunch to the picnic.
a) their
b) there
c) theirs
d) his/her
Answer:
(d) his/her

Question 12.
The package containing books and records ______________ last week.
a) is delivered
b) was delivered
c) are delivered
d) were delivered
Answer:
(b) was delivered

Question 13.
Which hand do you write ____________?
a) in
b) with
c) on
d) about
Answer:
(b) with

Question 14.
Noel, the little ‘Power Ranger’ shot _______________ the criminal but he escaped.
a) on
b) at
c) for
d) no preposition
Answer:
(b) at

Question 15.
I have been trying to learn to play the guitar for so many years, but I ____________ yet.
a) did not succeed
b) will not succeed
c) have not succeeded
d) had not succeeded
Answer:
(c) have not succeeded

Question 16.
It was difficult to see through the ___________ of the headlights of the vehicles.
a) brilliance
b) dazzle
c) shine
d) glare
Answer:
(d) glare

Question 17.
The idea of a balanced diet is very difficult to ___________ to anyone who is illiterate.
a) put through
b) put across
c) take in
d) makeover
Answer:
(b) put across

Question 18.
I had scarcely passed my twelfth birthday when I entered the inhospitable regions of examinations, through which for the next seven years I __________ to journey.
a) will be destined
b) would be destined
c) was destined
d) destined
Answer:
(c) was destined

Question 19.
Growing up means ____________ getting larger, using our senses and brains to become more aware of the things around us.
a) neither nor
b) either or
c) not only.. but also
d) both as well as
Answer:
(c) not only but also

Question 20.
When asked about the mischief, the three boys looked at**
a) each other
b) one another
c) the other
d) one other
Answer:
(b) one another

Question 21.
My first impression of the site was one of disillusionment.
a) on arriving
b) at arriving
c) while arriving
d) when arriving
Answer:
(a) on arriving

Question 22.
__________ my good advice, Latha walked home in the rain.
a) Rejecting herself of
b) Away from
c) Contrary to
d) With
Answer:
(c) Contrary to

Question 23.
If you ask nicely, a mother will probably ________ the chocolate.
a) let you have
b) allow you to have
c) allow you to have
d) let you have
Answer:
(a) let you have

Question 24.
Of the two toys, the child chose __________.
a) the most expensive
b) the less expensive
c) the least expensive
d) the most expensive of them
Answer:
(b) the less expensive

A. Modals

How good is your knowledge of your class/ school?
Answer the following questions using only the expressions given below. Form groups of 4 each and read your answers to your group.
It could/might/maybe …………. (to express possibility)
It must be …………. (to express your conclusion.)
It can’t be ……………. (to express strong improbability)
1. Who is the most intelligent boy/girl in your class?
2. Who is the most diligent boy ‘/girl in your class?
3. Which is the most useful subject of your study?
4. Which is the most unhealthy food your friend eats?
5. When will you get your progress card for the next exam?
6. Who is the heaviest eater in your class?
7. Who is the most responsible student in your class?
8. Which is the busiest month of your academic year?
9. Who will be the top scorer this year in your class?
10. Who has the most creative bent of mind in this class?

Answers:
1. It must be Vijaya.
2. It may be the boy who sits in the 2nd row.
3. It must be English.
4. It must be Pizzas.
5. It might be two weeks after the next exam.
6. It can’t be Bhim.
7. It may be Jagadish.
8. It must be in March.
9. It must be Narendra.
10. It may be Sunil.