I. Choose the appropriate synonyms of the italicised word from the options given.

1. Though justice be thy plea, consider this.

2. I crave the law the penalty and forfeit of my band.

3. If that will not suffice, I will be bound to pay it ten times.

4. I do beseech the court.

5. Thy lands and goods are, by the laws of Venice, confiscate.

II. Choose the appropriate antonyms of the italicised word from the options given.

1. His sceptre shows the force of temporal power.

2. I have spoke thus much to mitigate the justice of thy plea.

3. This strict court of Venice…

4. There is no power in the tongues of man to alter me.

5. The Venitian law cannot impugn you.

III. Given below are seven jumbled sentences. Arrange them logically and meaningfully so as to form a paragraph. Retain sentences one and seven.

THE POWER OF GARLIC

1. The power of garlic is widely discussed today by the medical community.
2.Once cholesterol levels are lowered cardiac risks are also reduced.
3. There is increasing evidence that garlic can also lower cholesterol levels.
4. Garlic thus proves to be an inexpensive but wonderful medicine.
5. Today doctors tell us to include garlic in our diet in some form.
6. Current studies tell us that if you take garlic every day your chances of getting affected by stomach cancer and heart diseases are comparatively less.
7. It may smell bad, but it can save your life!

V.Fill in the blanks with the suitable forms of the verbs given in brackets.

1. If you play well you …………. (include) in the school team.

2. If you …………. (answer) all the questions you would have got high marks.

3. If she does not submit the application before Monday she …………. (not join – negative form) the hostel.

4. If she …………. (take) the medicine regularly, she will be all right within a week.

5. Unless you start now you …………. (catch) the train.

6. If I were you I …………. (accept) the challenge.

7. If you post the letter today it …………. (reach) New Delhi on Thursday.

8. …………. the captain …………. (win) the toss we would have batted first.

9. If I get above 98% I …………. (join) IIT, Chennai.

10. If you had taken my advice, you …………. (lost) the money.

11. How …………. they ………….. (manage) if there is no electricity for two days?

12. If you had come on time you …………. (meet) the doctor.

13. If Bassanio had not chosen the right casket he …………. (marry) Portia.

14. Unless Kavitha attends the drama rehearsal she …………. (include – negative form) in the drama troupe.

15. What would have happened to the patient if the doctor …………. (arrive – negative form) on time?

VI. Fill in the blanks with suitable form of the verbs given in brackets.

1. If Mani ……………. (attend) the interview, he would have been selected.

2. If I……………. (is) rich, I would help the poor.

3. If Mala……………… (try) hard, she will get the prize.