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Q. 2.2 Find words/phrases from the passage which mean the same as the following: 4
(a) increasing (para 1)
(b) uncontrolled eating (para 3)
(c) improving outward looks/appearance (para 4)
(d) to think that something is the same as something else (para 5)

Ans.
(a) escalating
(b) binge eating
(c) cosmetic
(d) equate

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Q. 3. You are Oliver and you receive a phone call from Omi for Ollie who stays in the next room. Write out the message for Ollie in not more than 50 words. 5
Omi : Hello! I am Omi. Who is speaking?
Oliver : This is Oliver. Who do you want to speak to?
Omi : I want to speak to Ollie.
Oliver : I’m sorry she is not here. Is everything alright?
Omi : Her brother has arrived from America and her mother wants her to reach home on Friday, as she has fixed his engagement for the day after.
Oliver : But Ollie has an exam tomorrow.
Omi : OK. She can leave after that is over. He will go back in five days. I am sending her rail ticket by courier. She must start tomorrow night.

Ans .

MESSAGE

Ollie,
Omi had called to inform you that your brother has arrived from America, and your mother wants you to reach home on Friday, as she has fixed his engagement for Saturday. He will be leaving in five days. You have to leave after your exam, tomorrow night. Omi is sending your rail ticket by courier.
Olive

Q. 4. You are Mrinal/Mrinalini of 10, East End Court, Dehradun. You have received a letter from the University of Leeds Office in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, dated 5 September 2009, saying that you have been admitted to their Management course and you have to report at their office with all documents. The rest of the letter was damaged and was not clear. So you decide to send a telegram and ask for the details regarding date, time, venue, documents to be produced and scholarships available. Write the telegram in not more than 25 words. 5

Receiver’s Name and Address:  
Message:



Sender’s Name:
Sender’s Address:
(not to be telegraphed)

English Communicative 2009 Question Papers Class X
English Communicative 2009 Question Papers Class X
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