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            Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces : 0.5x10-5

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21.       Modern life depends (a) _ (post modify the verb) on transport. We can understand well how important transport is when it is hampered by (b) _ (pre modify the noun) disasters and political crisis. Transport helps us (c) _ (post modify the verb with an infinitive) our destinations. It had quickened trade and commerce (d) _ (post modify the verb). It also helps us (e) _ (post modify the verb with an infinitive) with our relatives and friends. The development of transport has made the world small. We can travel to any country (f) _ (post modify the verb). We use transport (g) _ (use an infinitive to post modify the verb) our goods and products to different places. The use of transport saves our time (h) _ (post modify the verb). It also helps us (i) _ (post modify the verb with in infinitive) knowledge and ideas. (j) _ (pre modify the verb with a present participle phrase,) we can promote understanding among the nations.

22.       Mother is an (a) — (Use an adjective phrase to pre-modify the noun) blessing in the world. Mother’s day is (b) — (Use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) significant day observed as a (c) — (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) occasion in honour of mothers. The day was for the first time, announced as a formal holiday in the United State of America. Mothers’ day is now observed (d) — (Use an adverbial phrase to pre-modify the verb) as elsewhere around the world. The sons and daughters (e) — (Use an adverb to pre modify the verb) wait for this day. They buy some special presents for their (f) — (Use a superlative degree to pre-modify the noun) mother. When they offer the presents, the mother becomes very happy. It brings a (g) — (Use an adverb to pre-modify the noun) happiness between a mother and (h) — (Use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) children. The bond of relationship between mother and children becomes everlasting. The mother (i) — (Use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) draws her children with her motherly affection. In this way, we pay a (j) — (Use a participle to pre-modify the noun) tribute to our dear mothers.

            Answer

21.       (a) mostly/mainly

            (b) various      

            (c) to reach

            (d) remarkably

            (e) to meet          (f) easily (g) to shift    (h) greatly

            (i) increase

            (j) Travelling to foreign countries

22.       (a) undeniably   (b) very (c) great         

            (d) in a body

            (e) eagerly         (f) sweetest    

            (g) great           (h) her (i) then             (j) glowing