Grade 12 English Unit 11: Hobbies (with Grammar Solutions)- Language Development

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Reading

On Walking


Working with words

A. Find the words from the text which have the following meanings.

a. a wave-like motion

b. to make or do something again exactly in the same way

c. decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse

d. a bright, smooth surface

e. the feeling of having no energy and enthusiasm

f. a state of noise, commotion and confusion

g. being alone, often by choice

h. to regard with respect, often tinged with awe

i. said in a way that is not direct, so that the real meaning is not immediately clear


B. Find the meaning of the following words from a dictionary.

Sophisticated- having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.

Conscious- aware of and responding to one's surroundings.

Blistering- (of heat) intense.

Proximity-nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Invisible- unable to be seen.


Grammar
Passive voice

A. Study the following sentences.

Sheela gave Milan a bar of chocolate.
Milan was given a bar of chocolate by Sheela.
A bar of chocolate was given to Milan by Sheela.

B. Change the following sentences into passive voice.

a. I want someone to love me.
b. Someone broke into our house while we were on holiday.
c. I don’t like people staring at me.
d. Is it true that someone stole your car?
e. The cat enjoys someone tickling him.
f. Would Swostika open the window?
g. Did they confess the crime?
h. He thinks that someone is teaching Jennie.
i. Sabina hates people laughing at her.

C. Complete the following sentences as in the example.

Example: People believe that the one billion defaulters are staying in the UAE.
The one billion defaulters are believed to be staying in the UAE.

a. English people think that the number thirteen is unlucky.
The number thirteen is thought to be unlucky by English people.

b. What are you wearing for the wedding?
Actually, I am having……………………………………….. (a suit make). They will give it tomorrow.

c. The carpet in our drawing room is very dirty.
It needs to be cleaned. (clean).

d. There are rumours that the factory at the corner is manufacturing bombs.
The factory at the corner is rumoured to have manufactured bombs.

e. Some people believe that Silajit from Jumla cures all indigestion problems.
Silajit from Jumla is believed to cure all digestion problems.

f. People claim that Changu Narayan temple is the oldest temple in Nepal. 
Changu Narayan temple is claimed to be the oldest temple in Nepal.

g. A: Your car is making a terrible noise.
B: Thank you. I am not a mechanic and I will have it repaired soon. (repair).

h. The police suspect that the criminal left the country.
The criminal is suspected to have left the country.

i. A: Where are you going?
B: I am going to the stationery to get my document photocopied. (my document /photocopy)

j. People allege that the corrupt leader has embezzled millions of rupees.
The leader is alleged to corrupt millions of rupees.



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