Compulsory English-Grade-XII_Kesh Rana

 UNIT-VIII Human Culture Working with words Complete the given sentences with the suitable words from the box. wrapped         embarrassment                     abundance                 ordinary teetering         outskirts                                 dragging a.      The annual report has caused acute embarrassment to the government. b.      Ellen has worn high heels. She is teetering . c.      Look! The poor horse is dragging a heavy load. d.      As they approached the outskirts of the city, Ella's mood visibly lightened. e.      The parcel was wrapped in plain brown paper. It still looks attractive. f.       Fruits and vegetables grow in abundance in the Terai region. g.      They can abstract precious medicines from ordinary substances. Word formation is a process in which new words are formed from base or root words by adding prefixes or suffixes. A root word can be a verb, noun, adjective or an adverb. See the following exam

 UNIT-VII Humour Working with words A. The following words are synonyms and antonyms of the verb ‘laugh’. Group them into synonyms and antonyms. chuckle      chortle      grimace      crackle      frown      pout      snicker      scowl      smile      cry      groan      moan         sniggle      giggle          grin            sob            smirk        whoop Synonyms Antonyms Chuckle Sob Chortle Cry Crackle Grimace Giggle Frown Grin Scowl Smile Pout Smirk Groan Snicker Moan Sniggle   Whoop                                                                            B. Match the following emotions with their definitions. a.   fear                  i.          a feeling of strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant b.   anger               ii.         affec