Change the voices of the following sentences

1. HSLC - 1998
  (i) The patient is being examined by a doctor.
    Ans : A doctor is examining the patient.
  (ii) We have completed the arrangements for the fair.
    Ans : The arrangements for the fair have been completed by us.

2. HSLC - 1999
    (i) He was taken to hospital.
    Ans : Someone took him to hospital.
(ii) The dog bites strangers.
    Ans : Strangers are bitten by the dog.

3. HSLC - 2000
  (i) The bridge was completed in a record time.
    Ans : The workers completed the bridge in a record time.

 (iI) You should not raise this question now.
    Ans : This question should not be raised now by you.


4. HSLC - 2001
(i) Was a tiger killed by the hunter?
    Ans : Did the hunter kill the tiger?
(iI) They say that he is a saint.
    Ans : It is said that he is a saint.

5. HSLC - 2002
  (i) The stage was decorated by the students.
    Ans :The students decorated the stage.

  (iI) People speak English all over the world.
    Ans : English is spoken all over the world.

6. HSLC - 2003
(i) The tiger was killed by the hunter.
    Ans : The hunter killed the tiger.
(iI) A doctor is examining the patients.
    Ans : The patients are being examined by a doctor.

7. HSLC - 2004
(i) They have completed the work.
Ans : The work has been completed by them.

(ii) Some boys broke the window pans.
Ans : The window pans were broken by some boys.

8. HSLC - 2005
(i) My book has been stolen.
    Ans : Someone has stolen my book.

(ii) The teacher is correcting our copies.
    Ans : Our copies are being corrected by the teacher.

9. HSLC - 2006
(i) I do not know his address.
    Ans : His address is not known to me.

(ii) Our teacher buys books every month.
    Ans : Books are bought every month by our teacher.

10. HSLC - 2007
(i) The lady helps the poor.
    Ans : The poor are helped by the lady.

(ii) I have posted the letter.
    Ans : The letter has been posted by me.


11. HSLC - 2008
(i) The hunter killed the tiger.
    Ans : The tiger was killed by the hunter.

(ii) He is writing a letter.
    Ans : A letter is being written by him.

12. HSLC - 2009
(i) I have bought a few books.
    Ans : A few books have been bought by me.

(ii) The workers repaired the bridge.
    Ans : The bridge was repaired by the workers.

13. HSLC - 2010
(i) I delivered all the letters.
    Ans : All the letters were delivered by me.

(ii) We discussed the matter thoroughly.
    Ans : The matter was discussed thoroughly by us.


14. HSLC - 2011
 (i) The grandmother looks after the child.
    Ans : The child is looked after by the grandmother.

(ii) The members elected him Secretary.
    Ans : He was elected secretary by the members.

15. HSLC - 2012
(i) By whom can this be done?
    Ans : Who can do this?

(ii) Children like sweets.
    Ans : Sweets are liked by the children.


16. HSLC - 2014
(i) Who did this work?
    Ans : By whom was this work done?

(ii) Accidents are caused by carelessness.
    Ans : Carelessness causes accident.

17. HSLC - 2015
(i) Why did your father refuse such an honourable job?
    Ans : Why was such an honourable job refused by your father?

(ii) We were surprised at his conduct.
    Ans : His conduct surprised us.

18. HSLC - 2016
(i) The stage was decorated by the students.
    Ans : The students decorated the stage.

(ii) The Students elected him secretary.
    Ans : He was elected secretary by the students.

19. HSLC - 2017
(i) America was discovered by Columbus.
    Ans: Columbus discovered America.

(i) People speak English all over the world.
    Ans: English is spoken all over the world.

20. HSLC - 2018
(i) He did the work alone.
Ans: The work was done alone by him.

 

LAST 21 YEARS
SEBA HSLC PREPOSITION
HSLC - 1998
    (a) Do not boast ... your health.(of/in/for)
    (b) The lame man lives ... begging.(with/from/by)
    (c) He often suffers ... illness.(in/from/with)
    (d) I bought this pen ... five ruppes.(by/for/with)
    (e) Shoes are made .... leather.(of/from/with)
    (f) The students was sure .... success.(to/in/of)

HSLC - 1999
    (a) I warned him ... driving so fast.(for/on/against)
    (b) The blind man lives ... begging.(by/with/on)
    (c) Always beware .... false.(from/of/with)
    (d) A greedy man hankers .... money.(after/for/in)
    (e) He sent the letter .... hand.(by/with/in)
    (f) The tiger lives ... flesh.(by/on/with)

HSLC - 2000
    (a) The ship was bound .... India.(to/off/for)
    (b) Virtue consists ___ speaking the truth.(in/of/on)
    (c) I was amazed ___ his conduct.(at/by/in)
    (d) She is gifted ___ a sweet voice.(of/to/with)
    (e) I can not agree ___ your proposal.(at/to/with)
    (f) I have great regard ___ my teachers.(for/in/to)

HSLC - 2002
    (a) I am satisfied ___ your work.(by/with/at)
    (b) The boy was charged ___ stealing.(for/of/with)
    (c) You should be polite ___ your seniors.(to/with/for)
    (d) I have a distaste ___ pop music (in/for/of)

HSLC - 2003
    (a) Gandhi was convicted ___ lying. (of/for/to)
    (b) The labourer lives ___ hand to mouth.(of/from/against)
    (c) I warned him ___ driving so fast.(of/from/against)
    (d) Always beware ___ false friends.(from/at/of)
    (e) Great books deal ___ human problems.(of/with/in)
    (f) The teacher was annoyed ___ me.(at/from/with)

HSLC - 2004
    (a) Pay attention ___ what your teacher says.(at/in/to)
    (b) Socrates had no desire ... wealth or comfort.(of/for/towards)
    (c) He is satisfied ___ his job.(at/with/in)
    (d) I am indebted ___ you for your help.(with/to/at)
    (e) Assam is rich ___ minerals.(in/for/with)
    (f) One should be conscious ___ one's faults.(about/of/at)

HSLC - 2005
    (a) Man does not live ___ bread alone.(on/for/by)
    (b) There is an exception ___ every rule.(on/to/in)
    (c) You should not boast ___ your wealth.(of/in/for)
    (d) Mr Sarma Presided ___ the meeting.(on/at/over)
    (e) She prefers tea ___ cold drinks.(for/than/to)
    (f) Nobody in the class could compete___ Raju.(against/with/to)
   HSLC - 2006
    (a) I was surprised ___ his behaviour.(with/by/at)
    (b) He will come back ___ an hour.(by/at/an)
    (c) The lame man lives .... begging.(by/with/on)
    (d) Do not run ..... money.(for/after/at)
    (e) She was tired ___ waiting for him.(with/by/of)
    (f) I can not part ___ this book.(with/of/from
    HSLC - 2007
    (a) The train is bound ___ Howrah.(to/at/for)
    (b) One should not boast ___ one's wealth.(of/for/at)
    (c) My sister excels ___ dancing.(at/in/from)
    (d) The man is devoid .... common sense. (of/in/from)
    (e) The girl parted .... her parents itears.(with/from/by)
    (f) This film is suitable ... children. (to/with/for)

    HSLC - 2008
    (a) Do not boast ___ your wealth.(for/of/in)
    (b) The ship was bound ___ India.(to/for/of)
    (c) He goes to school ___ bus.(in/by/with)
    (d) He has been suffering ___ fever (with/by/from)
    (e) Assam is rich ___ minerals.(with/for/in)
    (f) I prefer tea ___ cold drinks.(to/from/than)

    HSLC - 2009
    (a) Shoes are made ___ leather.(with/of/by)
    (b) I can't agree ___ your proposal.(on/with/to)
    (c) The man repented ..of. his past misdeeds. (for/at/of)
    (d) She is gifted ___ a sweet voice.(by/of/with)
    (e) Man does not live ..... bread alone (for/by/on)
    (f) Aways beware .... false friends.(with/from/of)

    HSLC - 2010
    (a) This is a question .... Milton.(of/from/by)
    (b) What is the time .by. your watch ? (by/on/in)
    (c) You should provided well .... your children.(for/to/of)
    (d) She has not yet recovered .... her illness. (by/of/from)
    (e) She is sympathized ... me in my sorrow.(to/with/for)
    (f) The old man is hard ... hearing.(of/for/in)

    HSLC - 2011
    (a) The teacher knows his students ... name.(with/by/for)
    (b) Babysitter are a boon ... parents.(for/upon/to)
    (c) There was a noise of children ....play.(in/on/at)
    (d) Her mother is .... the town council (in/on/over)

    HSLC - 2012
    (a) I met him .... the street.(in/at/on)
    (b) Please pay attention .... your studies.(for/to/on)
    (c) He is an authority .... science.(of/for/in)
    (d) The teacher is in full control ....the class.(of/in/over)

    HSLC - 2014
    (1) Happiness consists .... speaking the truth.(of/in/for)
    (2) One should be honest .... dealing with fellowmen.(on/in/at)
    (3) She is looking ....a domestic help.(to/in/for)
    (4) The burden seemed too much ....him.(to/for/on)
    HSLC - 2015
    (a) Health is preferable ... wealth (than/for/to)
    (b) He is angry... his naughty sister.(with/at/upon)
    HSLC - 2016
    (a) He lives ... hand to mouth.(on/from/by)
    (b) He is appointed ... the post.(in/to/at)
    (c)She is junior ... me by three years.(to/from/than)
    (d) The cow lives ... grass.(by/from/on)
    HSLC - 2017
    (a) We go to school ....bus.(in/with/by)
    (b) The Principal presided .... the meeting.(in/over/at)
    (c) She excels .... dancing.(at/in/by)
    (d) I am senior....your sister.(than/to/from)
    HSLC - 2018
    (a) Write your answers ... black ink.(with/by/in)
    (b)The cow lives .... grass.(on/upon/with)
    (c) Flour is made .... wheat.(of/from/with)
    (d) He always runs ....money.(at/for/after)
   HSLC - 2019
  (a) This train is bound .... Delhi (to/upon/for)
  (b) Happiness consists ....speaking the truth. (of/in/at)
  (c) Assam is rich.... minerals.(for/in/about)
  (d) I met him.... the street. (in/on/upon

Question Bank

Last 21 years Year’s

H.S.L.C. English Grammar Determiners for Class 10 S.E.B.A

                                                              

Fill in the blanks with the right determiners: 

 HSLC-1998

1. He received……..help from his teachers.                                          (much/more/many)      

2. I can depend…….friends I have.                                                       (few /a few/the few)

3.……..guidance from you will be enough for me.                               (little/a little/the little)

4. My brother is studying in…..European University.                           (a/an/the)   

 HSLC-1999

1. He gave away …money he had to the beggar.                                   (little/a little/the little)

2. …of my friends helped me much in my distress.                              (few/a few/the few)

3. I got ….help from my mother than my father.                                   (much/more/many)

4. …union leader will address the workers.                                           (a/an/the)    

 HSLC-2000

1. I received …..encouragement from my parents.                               (much/more/many)

2. My brother is……N.C.C cadet.                                                         (a/an/the)

3. He does not trust …. Friends he has.                                                ((few/a few/the few)

4. A busy person has….to waste.                                                          (little/a little/ the little)

 HSLC-2001

1. He gave me …….one rupee note.                                                     (a/an/the)

2. Can you lend me……books?                                                            (few/a few/the few)

3. He is…….older than his wife.                                                          (more/much/many)

4. He will stay here for……while.                                                       (little/a little/the little)

5.……. of the boys has done his work.                                                (every/some/each)

6. She has …things to do.                                                                    (lots of/much/most)

 HSLC-2002

1. I cannot give you ……money.                                                        (any/some/a little)

2.Our principal is a man of……words.                                               (few/a few/the few)

3. She does not get ….time for studies.                                               (many/much/some)

4. My brother is ….…N.C.C. cadet.                                                   (a/an/the)

5. This story is…..interesting.                                                             (much/more/very)

6. He has to feed his family with …..money he earns.                       (little/a little/the little)   

 HSLC-2003

1.…of their property was destroyed in the flood.                                (many/much/more)

2. He has to manage with ….Money he earns.                                   (little/a little/the little)

3. This is ……European lady I was talking about.                             (a/an/the)

4. Many guests were invited but only……turned up.                        (few/a few/the few)

5. We found the house without ……difficulty.                                  (much/many/more)

6. Rajanikanta  is called …… scott of Assam.                                   (a/an/the)

HSLC-2004                             

1. This is ...... room I work in.                                                            (a/an/the)

2. ...... of the apples were rotten.                                                        (many/much/some)

3. Only ...... of the applicants were suitable.                                      (few/a few/the few)

4. I expect only ......encouragement from you.                                  (little/a little/the little)

5. The workers decided to form  .. union.                                         (a/an/the)

6. Did you buy ...... bread today?                                                      (some/any/many)

HSLC-2005

1. Only ...... among the invitees turned up.                                       (few/a few/the few)

2. Do you have ....... books on astrology.                                          (some/any)

3. You will have to manage with ... money you have.                      (little/a little/the little)

4. ...... undergraduate can not apply for that post.                             (a/an/the)

5.The society gives ...... respect to a thinker.                                    (many/much/some)

6. This is not ...... usual happening.                                                   (a/an/the)

HSLC-2006

1. That girl has ...... go,qualities.                                                      (much/more/many)

2. Did you buy ...... oranges today?                                                  (any/some/many)

3. Our teachers gave us .....useful advice.                                         (many/more/much)

4. Kalidasa is ...... Shakespeare of India.                                          (a/an/the)

5.Can you help me with .......money?                                               (little/a little/the little)

6.Our Principal is a man of ......words.                                             (few/a few/the few)

HSLC – 2007

1. He has ...... friends who stand by him.                                         (few/a few/the few)

2. Did you have ...... difficulty in finding the house?                      (many/any/much)

3. An umbrella is ...... useful thing.                                                 (a/an/the)

4. Have you ...... book to read?                                                        (some/many/any)

5. His brother is ...... university student.                                          (a/an/the)

6. I appreciate even ...... help they gave me.                                   (little/a little/the little)

HSLC – 2008

1. Many guests were invited, but only ...... turned up.                    (few/a few/the few)

2. This is the ...... European lady I was talking about.                    (a/an/the)

3. Sri Lanka is ...... island.                                                               (a/an/the)

4....... of the boys was rewarded.                                                     (each/every/any)

5. I cannot give you ...... money.                                                     (any/a little/some)

6. We found the house without ...... difficulty.                               (much/many/more)

HSLC- 2009

1. Only .... of the candidates were suitable.                                    (few/a few/the few)

2. They won the match without ...... difficulty.                              (much/more/ many)

3. ..... of the competitors will get a certificate.                               (any/each/every)

4. I don't expect .... help from them.                                               (some/any/many)

5. He gave away .... money he had to the beggar.                          (little/a little/the little)

6.Reading is .... useful hobby.                                                        (a/an/the)

HSLC - 2010

1. My brother is ...... NCC cadet.                                                   (a/an/the)

2. First read ...... books you have with you.                                   (few/a few/the few)

3. ...... of the oranges were rotten.                                                  (many/more/much)

4. Socrates gave ...... useful advice to his pupils.                           (many/much/more)

5. Hurry up! We have only ...... time left.                                      (little/a little/the little)

6. The workers decided to form ......union.                                    (a/an/the)

HSLC – 2011

1. The painter is a man ...... words                                                (few/a few/the few)

2....... of the candidate must produce her/his identity card.          (any/each/every)

3. India won the match with .....bit of luck.                                  (little/a little/the little)

4....... honarary secretary gets no salary for holding the post.      (a/an/the)

HSLC – 2012

1....... men are free from faults.                                                      (few/a few/the few)

2. ...... of the students will be given a copy of the magazine.         (every/each/any)

3. Please give me ...... money you have.                                        (little/a little/the little)

4...... hour has passed since he left us.                                            (a/an/the)

HSLC – 2013

1.He will come back within ...... hour.                                           (a/an/the)

2....... men are free from faults.                                                      (few/a few/the few)

3. Leap year falls in ...... fourth year.                                             (any/every/each)

HSLC – 2014

1. I gave ...... one rupee note to the beggar.                                   (a/an/the)

2. My father is ..... older than my mother.                                     (many/much/more)

3. I need ...... money I have.                                                          (little/a little/the little)

4. I buy ...... books every month.                                                   (few/a few/the few)       

HSLC – 2015

1. Please give me ..a little. time to finish the work.

2.Then I will take you to ..the....university campus.

HSLC – 2016

1. Ramen comes home twice .....month.

2. Only ...... of the applicants were found suitable.

3. Mr Bell rang ...... bell of alarm and I woke up.

4. A busy person has ..... time to waste.

HSLC – 2017

1. My brother is ___ NCC cadet.

2. We found the house without ___difficulty.

3. He has to feed his family with ___.

4. Our Principal is a man of ___ words.

HSLC - 2018

1.___ rich are not always unkind.

2. The principal gave the students ___sound advice.

3. Every school has ___ union of the students.

4. Is there ___ coffee left in the pot?

HSLC - 2019

1. My brother had gone... hour ago.

2. A busy man has.... time to waste.

3. The classes started after ....bell had rung.

4. .....of their property was lost in the flood.