(a) In the following passage, fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage, but write in correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space.Example: (0) given. But just when I had almost (0) …….. (give) up hope. I was (1) ……….. (strike) with a brilliant idea: my birthday was due fairly soon, and if I (2) …………. (deal) with the family skillfully. 1(3) ………… (feel) sure, I could not only get a boat but a lot of other equipment as well. I (4) …………. (suggest) to the family that, instead of (5) ………….. (let) them choose my presents, I (6) ………… (may) tell them the things that I (7) ………… (want) most. In this way they could be sure of not (8) ……….. (disappoint) me.(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:1. I refrained ……… telling Reeta the truth. 2. The leader counted ………. the cooperation of his colleagues. 3. The public was cautioned ……….. piekpbckets. 4. Janaki escorted her daughter to the cinema theatre as she was anxious ………. her safety. 5. Their path was beset ……….. difficulties yet they succeeded. 6. The mouse crept stealthily ………. the cheese. 7. It was good ……….. you to invite Sheila for the picnic. 8. Smoking ……….. public places is now banned. (c) Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so. 1. You will surely be late. Hurry up! 2. The trekkers got lost due to the heavy fog. They had misplaced their map as well. 3. She has to apologize. He will not meet her again if she does not do so.4. I wear this expensive outfit very sparingly. I bought it last month. (d) Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of each sentence.1. Unless Ria takes care of her health, she will not be able to look after her family. (Begin : Ria must…………) 2. His arrogance was the cause of his losing the election. (Rewrite the sentence using “arrogant”) 3. If you are not a member you cannot borrow books. (Begin : Only………….) 4. It is a pity our vacation is not longer. (Begin : I wish………..) 5. Raju did not complete the exercise on time. (Rewrite the sentence adding a question tag) 6. Rohan was so terrified of being left alone in the house that he started screaming. (Begin : So…………) 7. The teacher asked, “How many of you think the answer is correct?” (Rewrite the sentence using indirect speech) 8. Sunil is the fastest runner in the school. (End : ……….. as Sunil).