Bihar Board Class 10 English Question Paper 2023 (Code 213 Set-H) Available- Download Here with Solution PDF

Step 1: Historical Context.

In ancient India, several foreign invaders entered, such as the Greeks, Sakas, Kushanas, and Huns. Among these, the Greeks (also known as Indo-Greeks) came first.


Step 2: Sequence.

The Greeks were later followed by the Sakas and Huns. Hence, the correct option is Greek.
Quick Tip: Remember the order: Greeks → Sakas → Kushanas → Huns.

Step 1: About the Story.

The story “Little Girls Wiser than Men” is a moral tale highlighting innocence, forgiveness, and wisdom in children.


Step 2: Authorship.

This story was written by Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, one of the greatest novelists and moral philosophers of the 19th century.
Quick Tip: Tolstoy often wrote simple stories with deep moral lessons.

Step 1: Context.

In the story, Akoulya, a little girl, makes a water channel in the yard.


Step 2: Tool Used.

She used a shovel to dig the channel. Hence, the answer is shovel.
Quick Tip: Always connect the character’s actions to the tool or method mentioned in the story.

Step 1: Historical Understanding.

Whenever invaders entered India, they initially came as victors (conquerors).


Step 2: Assimilation.

Over time, they were absorbed into Indian society and culture, losing their separate identity.
Quick Tip: India has historically absorbed invaders into its culture — “unity in diversity.”

Step 1: Context.

In the passage from Tolstoy, the children laugh freely and cannot hold back their laughter.


Step 2: Analysis.

Laughter represents their innocence and natural behavior.
Quick Tip: In exam questions, focus on the emotional response highlighted in the text.

Step 1: Theme.

The theme of the text is that love and peace have more value than material wealth.


Step 2: Conclusion.

Aris emphasizes that love and peace surpass all riches.
Quick Tip: Moral lessons in stories often highlight love, peace, and human values above material wealth.

Step 1: Storyline.

In the given text, the feelings of Sun and Moon were ignored by their parents.


Step 2: Correct Choice.

The parents failed to understand those feelings. Hence, the correct answer is understand.
Quick Tip: When emotions are involved, the answer usually points to “understanding” or “lack of it.”

Step 1: Context.

In the story “The Bet” or related narrative, the author mentions the exaggerated order of shoes.


Step 2: Exact Number.

He ordered four pairs, though he needed only two.
Quick Tip: Pay attention to numerical details — they are directly asked in exams.

Step 1: Context.

In Anton Chekhov’s “The Bet,” the lawyer undergoes solitary confinement.


Step 2: Fifth Year Demand.

During the fifth year, he asked for books for study and knowledge.
Quick Tip: Remember key details from stories year by year in “The Bet.”

Step 1: Storyline.

In Munshi Premchand’s story “Poos Ki Raat,” Halku, a poor farmer, is advised by his wife Munni.


Step 2: Advice.

Munni told Halku to pay the landlord after the harvesting season when they would have money.
Quick Tip: Connect agricultural terms like “harvest” with farmer-related stories by Premchand.

Step 1: Understanding Immunoglobulin.

Immunoglobulins are special glycoprotein molecules produced by plasma cells (a type of white blood cell).


Step 2: Their Role.

They act as antibodies which identify and neutralize pathogens such as bacteria and viruses.


Step 3: Conclusion.

Hence, immunoglobulin = antibody.
Quick Tip: Remember: Immunoglobulin = Antibody (defense protein of the body).

Step 1: Medical Understanding.

The three general approaches to allergy treatment are:
1. Avoiding allergens,
2. Medication,
3. Immunotherapy.


Step 2: Correct Option.

Thus, the answer is three.
Quick Tip: For allergies, always remember: Avoidance – Drugs – Immunotherapy.

Step 1: About Gillu.

“Gillu” is a story by Mahadevi Verma about a pet squirrel.


Step 2: Sound of Happiness.

When Gillu was happy, he made a sound of “chik-chik.”
Quick Tip: Characters like Gillu are often tested with direct factual questions. Memorize key details.

Step 1: Context.

Modern life is associated with speed due to technology and modernization.


Step 2: Comparison.

Therefore, people nowadays think faster than in ancient times.
Quick Tip: In comparative questions, always match the keyword “nowadays” with modernization.

Step 1: Poetic Expression.

Poets often compare life to flavors like sweet or bitter to convey experiences.


Step 2: Troubles = Bitterness.

Since life is full of troubles, the poet calls it bitter.
Quick Tip: Troubles = bitterness; happiness = sweetness in poetry comparisons.

Step 1: About the Poem.

“Ode on Solitude” is a famous poem emphasizing peace in simple living.


Step 2: Authorship.

It was composed by Alexander Pope, a great English poet of the 18th century.
Quick Tip: “Ode on Solitude” → Alexander Pope. (Direct factual memory-based Q).

Step 1: Understanding the Context.

The sentence emphasizes fragility, like a thin polythene bag.


Step 2: Conclusion.

So the answer is thin.
Quick Tip: When comparing with polythene, “thin” is the natural descriptive word.

Step 1: About Vidyapati.

Vidyapati was a Maithili poet famous for his devotional songs.


Step 2: Theme.

His poems focus on the divine love between Radha and Krishna.
Quick Tip: Vidyapati = Radha-Krishna poetry (Bhakti tradition).

Step 1: Story Context.

In the story “Quality” by John Galsworthy, Mr. Gessler is the main character.


Step 2: Nationality.

Mr. Gessler was a German shoemaker who settled in London.
Quick Tip: “Quality” → German shoemaker Mr. Gessler (a common exam question).

Step 1: Story Reference.

In the passage, the detail mentions that the chairs arrived early in the morning.


Step 2: Conclusion.

Thus, the correct answer is morning.
Quick Tip: Small factual details like “time of the day” are often asked directly.

Step 1: About the Story.

In the lesson "Two Horizons", letters are exchanged between a son who goes abroad for studies and his father in India.


Step 2: Core Idea.

It represents the generational gap, aspirations, and emotional bond between father and son.
Quick Tip: In such stories, always focus on the central characters’ communication.

Step 1: Context.

The narrator in the story recalls his relationship duration.


Step 2: Exact Duration.

He lived with his girlfriend for two years.
Quick Tip: Dates and durations are factual points—memorize them directly.

Step 1: Dialogue.

The mother consoles her daughter that her discontent or dissatisfaction will vanish with time.


Step 2: Analysis.

This reflects a mother’s wisdom and life experience.
Quick Tip: Discontent = dissatisfaction; it disappears with patience and time.

Step 1: Context.

The narrator remembers his girlfriend wearing a dress in his favourite colour during their last meeting.


Step 2: Correct Answer.

The colour was blue.
Quick Tip: Always focus on symbolic details like colours—they often carry emotional meaning.

Step 1: Poetic Thought.

The poet views health, virtue, and moral qualities as divine blessings.


Step 2: Expression.

Hence, these are referred to as gifts of life.
Quick Tip: Health and virtue = blessings or gifts in poetry.

Step 1: About Vidyapati.

Vidyapati was a 14th-century poet from Mithila (present-day Bihar).


Step 2: Language.

He is celebrated as a Maithili poet for his Radha-Krishna devotional poems.
Quick Tip: Vidyapati = Maithili language poet, famous for Radha-Krishna songs.

Step 1: Idea of Happiness.

The “happy man” described in poetry is self-reliant.


Step 2: Source of Food.

He is content to get food from his own fields.
Quick Tip: Poets often link happiness with self-reliance and farming life.

Step 1: Central Idea.

“The Empty Heart” discusses the never-ending desires of humans.


Step 2: Correct Theme.

The lesson highlights man’s insatiable greed.
Quick Tip: Greed = unlimited desire, often shown as the cause of unhappiness.

Step 1: Story Context.

In Premchand’s story “Poos Ki Raat,” Halku is the farmer and Munni is his wife.


Step 2: Role.

She advises Halku regarding finances and hardships.
Quick Tip: Premchand often portrays women like Munni as strong, practical partners.

Step 1: Story Context.

In Chekhov’s story “The Bet,” the banker remembers giving a party in which the bet about imprisonment was made.


Step 2: Time Duration.

The party had taken place 20 years ago.
Quick Tip: In “The Bet,” remember: Bet duration = 15 years; Party = 20 years ago.

Step 1: Cinema Analysis.

Indian cinema is often criticized for being too extravagant in style and lacking depth in content.


Step 2: Simplification.

The passage suggests that hope lies in simplification of style and content.
Quick Tip: In exam questions about cinema, focus on “style and content” as the two main elements.

Step 1: Context from Gillu.

In Mahadevi Verma’s story “Gillu,” the pet squirrel refused to eat when the author was hospitalized.


Step 2: Favorite Food.

Normally, Gillu liked kaju (cashew nuts), but he refused to eat them.
Quick Tip: Details about pets (food habits, sounds) are frequent direct questions.

Step 1: Environmental Science.

Burning leaves produces harmful smoke and pollutes the air.


Step 2: Conclusion.

Thus, it is not good for ecology.
Quick Tip: Burning waste always affects ecology—memorize this key link.

Step 1: Social Awareness.

The statement reflects that people are reluctant to work for environmental causes.


Step 2: Correct Choice.

It is hard to get people to work for ecology.
Quick Tip: In environment-based lessons, “ecology” is the common keyword.

Step 1: Meaning.

“Getting a living” means earning livelihood.


Step 2: Analysis.

The passage highlights that in the fast world, slow thinkers find it difficult to earn a living.
Quick Tip: “Living” = livelihood. Important synonym for exam prep.

Step 1: Film Analysis.

The criticism is that Indian films often suffer from inconsistent storylines.


Step 2: Conclusion.

Thus, Indian films should avoid inconsistencies.
Quick Tip: “Inconsistencies” = lack of logical flow. Always link with cinema critiques.

Step 1: About the Story.

In the story “Sun and Moon,” the names are given to two children.


Step 2: Analysis.

They symbolize innocence and curiosity of children.
Quick Tip: Names like Sun and Moon are symbolic for children in stories.

Step 1: Storyline.

The daughter realizes that constant fighting with her father yields no peace.


Step 2: Conclusion.

She expresses that she does not want to fight anymore.
Quick Tip: “Two Horizons” = conflict between generations, later turning into reconciliation.

Step 1: Story Context.

In the story “Love Defiled,” the narrator describes his girlfriend as cunning in her behavior.


Step 2: Correct Word.

Thus, the correct answer is cunning.
Quick Tip: Characters in relationship-based stories are often described by key traits—remember them.

Step 1: Storyline.

In “Gillu,” Mahadevi Verma describes the last moments of her pet squirrel.


Step 2: Final Stage.

The day Gillu died, he had stopped eating.
Quick Tip: In animal stories, last actions (eating, drinking) are often asked directly.

Step 1: Context.

Alexander Aris, son of Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, delivered her “Acceptance Speech.”

Step 2: Venue.

The Nobel Prize ceremony is held in Oslo, Norway.
Quick Tip: Remember: Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies are always in Oslo.

Step 1: Context.

The passage criticizes Indian cinema, saying that no film can be praised in every respect.

Step 2: Word Choice.

The word “acclaimed” fits best here.
Quick Tip: “Acclaimed” = praised universally. Useful synonym in literature.

Step 1: Poetic Imagery.

In “The Sleeping Porter,” snow-clad peaks symbolize the Himalayas.

Step 2: Conclusion.

Thus, the correct word is peaks.
Quick Tip: Snow-clad → directly connected with Himalayan peaks in Indian poetry.

Step 1: Symbolism.

In poetry, the Koel bird is often symbolic of longing and love.

Step 2: Correct Expression.

She is restless for her beloved.
Quick Tip: In Indian poetry, Koel = symbol of love and longing.

Step 1: Meaning.

The rich man explored all possible “avenues” (ways) to gather wealth.

Step 2: Best Fit.

The word avenues is used to denote all possible paths.
Quick Tip: “Avenues” = ways or means. Common exam synonym.

Step 1: Bhakti Poetry Context.

In devotional poems, Radha is often shown hurt in separation from Krishna.

Step 2: Correct Emotion.

Here, Radha is hurt and weeping.
Quick Tip: Radha’s longing is usually expressed as tears (weeping).

Step 1: Environmental Fact.

Polythene is non-biodegradable; it cannot be destroyed naturally.

Step 2: Key Word.

Thus, “destroyed” is the correct answer.
Quick Tip: Polythene = non-biodegradable = cannot be destroyed.

Step 1: Poetic Thought.

In the poem “A Happy Man,” the poet emphasizes simplicity and spirituality.

Step 2: Leisure.

The happy man spends his leisure in praying.
Quick Tip: Happy man = contentment + prayer.

Step 1: Storyline.

In the lesson, Jim is a newspaper boy.

Step 2: Conclusion.

Hence, Jim has a paper route.
Quick Tip: “Paper route” = delivering newspapers, common in stories about childhood work.

Step 1: About Gillu.

In Mahadevi Verma’s “Gillu,” the author cared for her injured squirrel.

Step 2: Feeding.

She tried to feed Gillu glucose to revive him.
Quick Tip: Animal care stories often mention food or medicine—these are exam favorites.

Step 1: Story Context.

In the story, the post office was described as being two blocks away from Mr. Johnson’s house.

Step 2: Answer.

Therefore, the correct distance is two blocks.
Quick Tip: Always remember location and distance facts — they are directly tested.

Step 1: Modern Phenomena.

The passage on modern life mentions cinema as one of the most influential developments.

Step 2: Importance.

Cinema has become a mass medium impacting society and culture.
Quick Tip: Modern mass communication = Cinema.

Step 1: Nobel Prize Context.

Aung San Suu Kyi was under house arrest during her Nobel Peace Prize award.

Step 2: Delivery.

Her son, Alexander Aris, delivered the acceptance speech on her behalf in Oslo.
Quick Tip: For Nobel-related questions: Aung San Suu Kyi → Speech delivered by her son.

Step 1: About the Piece.

The story highlights the struggles and heritage of an old woman descended from slaves.

Step 2: Correct Identification.

She is described as a daughter of slaves.
Quick Tip: In heritage-based stories, “slaves” often indicate generational suffering.

Step 1: Theme.

The lesson conveys that wealth cannot guarantee happiness.

Step 2: Conclusion.

Thus, the man was rich, but not happy.
Quick Tip: Money ≠ Happiness, a common theme in literature.

Step 1: Literary Work.

The poem “Koel” is written by Indian poet Puran Singh.

Step 2: Significance.

He uses the koel bird as a symbol of longing and beauty.
Quick Tip: “Koel” = Poem by Puran Singh (important to memorize).

Step 1: Poetic Thought.

The poet wonders how the Koel remains happy despite life’s difficulties.

Step 2: Answer.

Thus, the correct word is happy.
Quick Tip: The Koel symbolizes joy in Indian poetry.

Step 1: Context from Poem.

In “The Sleeping Porter,” the porter is shown carrying a heavy load.

Step 2: Detail.

The load of 25 kilos is on his head.
Quick Tip: Remember — Porters usually carry loads on their heads.

Step 1: Poetic Simile.

The poet compares Martha’s eyes with silence to convey peace and calmness.

Step 2: Analysis.

Tranquility = silence.
Quick Tip: Tranquil → silence is a classic poetic comparison.

Step 1: Poetic Imagery.

The poem describes how the eyes of children stood still in awe.

Step 2: Conclusion.

Thus, the correct answer is eyes.
Quick Tip: Children’s “eyes” often symbolize innocence and wonder.

Step 1: Identify common usage.

The word “Statement” means a clear expression in speech or writing.


Step 2: Analysis of options.

- Statament (wrong spelling)

- Stitmant (incorrect)

- Statement (correct spelling)

- Steatment (wrong)


Step 3: Conclusion.

Thus, the correct spelling is “Statement.”
Quick Tip: Always cross-check words with common usage in grammar and comprehension.

Step 1: Meaning.

“Idleness” refers to the state of being lazy or inactive.


Step 2: Analysis.

- Idleness (correct)

- Idolness (incorrect, idol = object of worship)

- Idlenes (missing ‘s’)

- Idalnes (wrong spelling)


Step 3: Conclusion.

The correct spelling is “Idleness.”
Quick Tip: Check root words: idle → idleness.

Step 1: Meaning.

“Siege” means a military blockade of a place to compel surrender.


Step 2: Analysis.

Only “Siege” is correct. Others are misspelt.
Quick Tip: Rule: “i before e except after c” → Siege.

Step 1: Meaning.

“Violent” means using physical force intended to hurt or damage.


Step 2: Analysis.

- Violent (correct)

- Voilent (common misspelling)

- Veolent/Vealant (wrong)
Quick Tip: Correct spelling: Violent = “vio” not “voi.”

Step 1: Meaning.

“Handsome” means good-looking, especially for men.


Step 2: Analysis.

Only “Handsome” is correct. Others are misspellings.
Quick Tip: Remember: “Hand + some = Handsome.”

Step 1: Meaning.

“Pillow” = a cushion to support head while sleeping.


Step 2: Correct Choice.

“Pillow” is correct, others are incorrect spellings.
Quick Tip: Double “l” spelling → Pillow.

Step 1: Meaning.

“Banish” = to send someone away as punishment.


Step 2: Analysis.

Only “Banish” is the correct spelling. Others are wrong.
Quick Tip: “Banish” = verb form meaning expel or exile.

Step 1: Rule of conversion.

When converting indirect to direct, tense is adjusted and exact words are placed within quotation marks.


Step 2: Correction of word order.

The correct interrogative structure is: “Why are you sad?”


Step 3: Conclusion.

Thus, the right answer is option (3).
Quick Tip: Always maintain proper interrogative structure in direct speech.

Step 1: Back conversion.

Indirect: Ramesh asked me where I was going.

Direct: “Where are you going?”


Step 2: Identify Speaker & Listener.

Ramesh is addressing me → “you.”


Step 3: Correct Choice.

Hence option (2) is correct.
Quick Tip: When converting to direct, pronouns shift: “I” → “you” in reported questions.

Step 1: Rule.

Wishes in indirect speech are expressed with “that + might.”


Step 2: Reverse process.

“She wished that I might be happy” → “She said to me, ‘May you be happy!’”


Step 3: Answer.

Thus, option (1) is correct.
Quick Tip: “Might be” in indirect = “May” in direct speech.

Step 1: Command/Request conversion.

Direct speech with “Please” → Indirect speech with “requested.”


Step 2: Transformation.

“Please give me a book” → “requested me to give him a book.”


Step 3: Answer.

Thus, option (3) is correct.
Quick Tip: “Please” always becomes “requested” in indirect speech.

Step 1: Exclamations.

Words like “Alas!” indicate sorrow and become “exclaimed with sorrow.”


Step 2: Tense shift.

“I am ruined” → “he was ruined.”


Step 3: Answer.

Correct indirect form is option (4).
Quick Tip: Exclamatory words: Alas → exclaimed with sorrow, Hurrah → exclaimed with joy.

Step 1: Negative Imperative.

“Do not” in direct speech → “forbade” in indirect speech.


Step 2: Conversion.

Thus, “Do not play in the sun” → “forbade the boy to play in the sun.”


Step 3: Conclusion.

Correct answer is option (1).
Quick Tip: Negative commands → use “forbade” in indirect speech.

Step 1: Rule.

The verb “beware” is always followed by the preposition “of.”


Step 2: Usage.

Correct sentence: “Always beware of dubious people.”
Quick Tip: Remember: Beware + of.

Step 1: Idiomatic Use.

The phrase is “hanker after” → meaning to strongly desire something.


Step 2: Correct Sentence.

“Do not hanker after wealth.”
Quick Tip: Hanker is always followed by “after.”

Step 1: Collocation.

“Deal with” is the correct phrase when referring to people.


Step 2: Correct Sentence.

“He deals with his friends decently.”
Quick Tip: Deal + with (persons), Deal + in (things).

Step 1: Rule.

“Abstain” is always followed by the preposition “from.”


Step 2: Correct Sentence.

“We should abstain from drinking.”
Quick Tip: Abstain → always “from.”

Step 1: Time Prepositions.

“Since” is used with a point of time (Monday).


Step 2: Correct Sentence.

“It has been raining since Monday.”
Quick Tip: Since = point of time, For = period of time.

Step 1: Rule.

The phrase is always “laugh at.”


Step 2: Correct Sentence.

“We should not laugh at the poor.”
Quick Tip: Always “laugh at” (not on/in).

Step 1: Rule.

The expression is “What is wrong with you?”


Step 2: Explanation.

“With” is the correct preposition after “wrong.”
Quick Tip: Wrong → always followed by “with.”

Step 1: Understanding the sentence.

The sentence is an advice or suggestion type. For such expressions, the modal verb should is used.


Step 2: Apply grammar rule.

"You should do it" means it is advisable to do the action. Other options like "would," "need," or "ought" do not fit as naturally here.
Quick Tip: Use \(\textbf{should}\) for advice, duty, or mild obligation.

Step 1: Identify subject.

The blank requires a gerund (verb+ing) to act as the subject of the sentence.


Step 2: Apply.

"Drinking has ruined him" is grammatically correct. Words like "Drinkness" or "Drinker" are wrong usages here.
Quick Tip: When an action is the subject, use the \(\textbf{-ing form (gerund)}\).

Step 1: Grammar check.

The sentence is in present perfect continuous tense (has + been + verb+ing).


Step 2: Apply.

"He has been working hard" is correct. Only option (D) "working" fits properly.
Quick Tip: Remember: Present perfect continuous = \(\textbf{has/have + been + verb(ing)}\).

Step 1: Rule.

After "learn," we use the infinitive form without "to."


Step 2: Apply.

"I will learn ride" is wrong, the correct form is "I will learn to ride," but since "ride" is the closest, (A) is correct compared to wrong forms like "rode" or "to rode."
Quick Tip: After "learn," use \(\textbf{to + verb}\) (infinitive).

Step 1: Grammar check.

Here, the sentence is in simple past tense.


Step 2: Apply.

"I controlled my anger" is correct. Other options are grammatically incorrect in this context.
Quick Tip: Simple past tense uses \(\textbf{verb (2nd form)}\).

Step 1: Identify the subject.

The subject of the sentence is an activity. For activities, we use a gerund (-ing form).


Step 2: Apply.

"Walking is a good exercise" is the correct and natural expression.
Quick Tip: Use gerunds (\(\textbf{verb+ing}\)) to name activities.

Step 1: Rule.

After "would like to," we always use the base form of the verb.


Step 2: Apply.

"He would like to see you" is correct. Other forms like "seeing/saw/seen" are grammatically incorrect here.
Quick Tip: After "would like to," always use the \(\textbf{base form}\) of the verb.

Step 1: Understanding the word 'Virtue'.

The word 'Virtue' means moral excellence, righteousness, or goodness.

Step 2: Analyzing the options.

(A) Goodness — closest in meaning to 'virtue'.

(B) Futility — uselessness; opposite sense.

(C) Sympathy — compassion; not a synonym.

(D) Respect — related idea but not the same.

Step 3: Conclusion.

Thus, the correct synonym of 'Virtue' is 'Goodness'.
Quick Tip: 'Virtue' points to moral goodness or excellence.

Step 1: Meaning of 'Blame'.

'Blame' means to hold someone responsible for a fault or wrongdoing.

Step 2: Evaluating options.

(A) Accuse — to charge with wrongdoing; synonym.

(B) Account — record/statement; unrelated.

(C) Purpose — aim; unrelated.

(D) Real — actual; unrelated.

Step 3: Conclusion.

Hence, the synonym of 'Blame' is 'Accuse'.
Quick Tip: When you blame someone, you often accuse them of a fault.

Step 1: Understanding 'Bold'.

'Bold' means courageous, daring, or confident.

Step 2: Considering antonyms.

(A) Timid — shy/fearful; direct opposite.

(B) Never — adverb; unrelated.

(C) Sweat — noun/verb; unrelated.

(D) Small — size; not antonym of courage.

Step 3: Conclusion.

The correct antonym of 'Bold' is 'Timid'.
Quick Tip: Opposite pair to memorize: \(\textbf{Bold ↔ Timid}\).

Step 1: Understanding 'Foe'.

'Foe' means an enemy or opponent.

Step 2: Looking at opposites.

(A) Friend — opposite of 'foe'; correct.

(B) Rise — unrelated.

(C) Tragedy — unrelated.

(D) Hastes — unrelated.

Step 3: Conclusion.

Thus, the correct antonym of 'Foe' is 'Friend'.
Quick Tip: \(\textbf{Foe = enemy}\) → \(\textbf{Antonym: Friend}\).

Step 1: Understanding passive voice.

The given sentence is passive: “By whom has the snake been killed?”

Step 2: Converting to active voice.

In active, subject performs the action → “Who has killed the snake?”
Quick Tip: In passive to active conversion, bring the doer to the subject place.

Step 1: Analyzing the passive form.

“The prize can be won by him” = modal “can + be + V3.”

Step 2: Converting to active.

Subject: He + modal verb unchanged → “He can win the prize.”
Quick Tip: In modal passive voice, modals (can, may, must) remain the same in active.

Step 1: Identifying tense.

Passive: “Is a story being written by him?” → Present Continuous Passive.

Step 2: Active form.

Active: “Is he writing a story?”
Quick Tip: Present continuous passive → convert to “is/are + verb+ing” in active.

Step 1: Identifying tense.

Verb “helped” → Simple Past Tense.

Step 2: Passive conversion.

Past tense passive → “was/were + V3.”

So: “The old man was helped by him.”
Quick Tip: In past tense, passive = “was/were + past participle.”

Step 1: Passive imperative form.

“Let the poor be not insulted” = prohibition in passive.

Step 2: Convert to active.

Active → “Do not insult the poor.”
Quick Tip: Imperative passive with “let” → active command “Do not …”

Step 1: Identifying form.

“My brother is to plant the tree” shows obligation with “is to + V1.”

Step 2: Passive transformation.

Passive → “is to be + V3.”

So: “The tree is to be planted by my brother.”
Quick Tip: In “is/was to + verb” forms, passive = “is/was to be + V3.”

Step 1: Identify the Hindi imperative sentence.

The sentence “रोज अखबार पढ़ो” is a command to read newspapers every day.


Step 2: Translate into correct English imperative form.

Imperative sentences in English begin with the base verb. So it becomes: “Read the newspaper daily.”
Quick Tip: For imperative Hindi sentences ending with “पढ़ो/करो/देखो,” start with the base verb in English: “Read / Do / See.”

Step 1: Understand the Hindi structure.

“जो वह कहता है, सही है” = “What he says is correct.”


Step 2: Translate into English.

Correct English equivalent is: “What he says is right.”
Quick Tip: When translating “जो… सही है” use “What + subject + verb + is right.”

Step 1: Understand the meaning.

The Hindi sentence means “Making mistakes is human nature.”


Step 2: English equivalent proverb.

The standard proverb is: “To err is human.”
Quick Tip: “To err is human” = well-known English proverb meaning it is natural for humans to make mistakes.