Answers to the 10 Passage Exercises
Here are 10 passage-based exercises designed to strengthen
students’ understanding of tense changes, person changes (3rd → 1st/2nd
person), pronoun changes, and related grammatical adjustments.
Passage 1 – Change Present into Past
Instruction: Rewrite the following passage in the Past
Tense. Make all necessary changes in the verbs and other words.
Ravi gets up early every morning. He brushes his teeth and takes a bath. Then
he has his breakfast and goes to school. He meets his friends there and attends
his classes attentively. After school, he returns home and completes his
homework. In the evening, he plays cricket with his friends.
KEY TO Passage 1 – Present → Past
Ravi got up early every morning. He brushed his teeth and took
a bath. Then he had his breakfast and went to school. He met
his friends there and attended his classes attentively. After school, he
returned home and completed his homework. In the evening, he played
cricket with his friends.
Passage 2 – Change 3rd Person into 1st Person
Instruction: Rewrite the following passage by changing
the 3rd person (he) into the 1st person (I). Make all necessary changes in
pronouns, possessive words and verbs.
Arun says that he is very happy because he has completed his project. He tells
his teacher that he has worked hard on it. His teacher praises him and says
that he has done an excellent job. Arun thanks her and promises that he will
work even harder in the future.
KEY TO Passage 2 – 3rd Person → 1st Person
I say that I am very happy because I have completed my project. I
tell my teacher that I have worked hard on it. My teacher praises me and
says that I have done an excellent job. I thank her and promise that I will
work even harder in the future.
Passage 3 – Change 3rd Person into 2nd Person
Instruction: Rewrite the following passage by changing
the 3rd person (she) into the 2nd person (you). Make all necessary changes in
pronouns, possessive words and verbs.
Meena says that she studies regularly and completes her homework on time. She
tells her mother that she always follows her advice. Her mother is pleased with
her and tells her that she is a sincere student. Meena promises that she will
continue to work hard.
KEY TO Passage 3 – 3rd Person → 2nd Person
You say that you study regularly and complete your homework on
time. You tell your mother that you always follow her advice. Your mother is
pleased with you and tells you that you are a sincere student. You promise that
you will continue to work hard.
Passage 4 – Change Present into Past and 3rd
Person into 1st Person
Instruction: Rewrite the following passage in the Past
Tense and change the 3rd person (he) into the 1st person (I). Make all
necessary changes.
Sohan says that he is going to the market because he needs some vegetables. He
takes a bag with him and walks to the market. He meets his neighbour there, who
asks him where he is going. Sohan tells him that he wants to buy some fresh
vegetables for his family. He returns home after he buys everything he needs.
KEY TO Passage 4 – Present → Past + 3rd Person → 1st
Person
I said that I was going to the market because I needed
some vegetables. I took a bag with me and walked to the market. I
met my neighbour there, who asked me where I was going. I told
him that I wanted to buy some fresh vegetables for my family. I returned
home after I had bought everything I needed.
Passage 5 – Change Past into Present and 1st
Person into 3rd Person
Instruction: Rewrite the following passage in the Present Tense and
change the 1st person (I) into the 3rd person (Rina/she). Make all necessary
changes.
I went to the library yesterday because I wanted to borrow a book. I met my
friend there and we discussed our studies. I searched the shelves and found an
interesting book on history. I borrowed it and promised myself that I would
read it carefully. When I returned home, I showed the book to my brother.
KEY TO Passage 5 – Past → Present + 1st Person → 3rd
Person
Rina goes to the library because she wants to borrow a
book. She meets her friend there and they discuss their studies.
She searches the shelves and finds an interesting book on
history. She borrows it and promises herself that she will
read it carefully. When she returns home, she shows the book
to her brother.
Passage 6 – Change Present into Past
Instruction: Rewrite the following passage in the Past
Tense. Make all necessary changes in the verbs, pronouns, and time expressions.
Every morning, Rohan wakes up before sunrise and goes for a walk in the park
near his house. He enjoys watching the birds and listening to their songs.
After his walk, he returns home, takes a bath, and has his breakfast. His
mother prepares a healthy meal for him and reminds him to carry his lunch to
school. Rohan leaves home at eight o’clock and reaches school before the bell
rings. He attends all his classes carefully and takes notes whenever his
teachers explain something important. During the lunch break, he sits with his
friends and discusses the lessons they have studied. After school, he comes
home, rests for a while, and completes his homework. In the evening, he plays
football with his friends before returning home for dinner.
KEY TO Passage 6 – Present → Past
Every morning, Rohan woke up before sunrise and went for a
walk in the park near his house. He enjoyed watching the birds and
listening to their songs. After his walk, he returned home, took
a bath, and had his breakfast. His mother prepared a healthy meal
for him and reminded him to carry his lunch to school. Rohan left
home at eight o’clock and reached school before the bell rang. He
attended all his classes carefully and took notes whenever his
teachers explained something important. During the lunch break, he sat
with his friends and discussed the lessons they had studied.
After school, he came home, rested for a while, and completed
his homework. In the evening, he played football with his friends before
returning home for dinner.
Passage 7 – Change 3rd Person into 1st Person
Instruction: Rewrite the following passage by changing
the 3rd person (Anita/she) into the 1st person (I). Make all necessary changes
in pronouns, possessive words, and verbs.
Anita says that she loves reading books because they give her new ideas and
help her understand the world better. She usually spends an hour in the library
after her classes. She chooses books carefully and often borrows stories
written by famous authors. Her English teacher encourages her to read different
kinds of books and tells her that regular reading improves her vocabulary.
Anita follows her teacher’s advice and keeps a small notebook in which she
writes down new words. She also tries to use these words while speaking and
writing. Whenever she finds a difficult word, she looks for its meaning and
writes an example sentence. She believes that this habit makes her more
confident in English. She hopes that she will be able to read longer and more
difficult books in the future.
KEY TO Passage 7 – 3rd Person → 1st Person
I say that I love reading books because they give me new ideas
and help me understand the world better. I usually spend an hour in the library
after my classes. I choose books carefully and often borrow stories written by
famous authors. My English teacher encourages me to read different kinds of
books and tells me that regular reading improves my vocabulary. I follow her
advice and keep a small notebook in which I write down new words. I also try to
use these words while speaking and writing. Whenever I find a difficult word, I
look for its meaning and write an example sentence. I believe that this habit
makes me more confident in English. I hope that I will be able to read longer
and more difficult books in the future.
Passage 8 – Change 3rd Person into 2nd Person
Instruction: Rewrite the following passage by changing the third
person (Rahul/he/his/him) into the second person (you/your). Make all necessary
changes in pronouns, possessive words, and verbs.
Rahul knows that he should
develop good habits if he wants to become successful. He gets up early, keeps
his room clean, and completes his work on time. He also listens carefully to
his teachers and respects his parents. Rahul understands that success does not
come in a single day and that he must work patiently towards his goals. He
believes that when he makes a mistake, he should learn from it instead of
losing hope. Rahul spends less time on unnecessary activities and more time on
useful things such as reading, exercising, and learning new skills. He knows
that if he follows these good habits sincerely, he will gradually become more
disciplined and confident.
KEY TO Passage
8 – 3rd Person → 2nd Person
You know that you should
develop good habits if you want to become successful. You get up early, keep
your room clean, and complete your work on time. You also listen carefully to
your teachers and respect your parents. You understand that success does not
come in a single day and that you must work patiently towards your goals. You
believe that when you make a mistake, you should learn from it instead of
losing hope. You spend less time on unnecessary activities and more time on
useful things such as reading, exercising, and learning new skills. You know
that if you follow these good habits sincerely, you will gradually become more
disciplined and confident.
Passage 9 – Change Present into Past and 3rd
Person into 1st Person
Instruction: Rewrite the following passage in the Past
Tense and change the 3rd person (Suman/she) into the 1st person (I). Make all
necessary changes in verbs, pronouns, possessive words, and time expressions.
Suman gets up early because she has an important examination at school. She
knows that she has to revise several chapters before leaving home. She sits at
her study table and goes through her notes carefully. Her mother brings her a
glass of milk and tells her not to worry. Suman thanks her mother and continues
studying. After she revises all the important topics, she packs her books and
leaves for school. On the way, she meets two of her classmates, who ask her
whether she is prepared for the examination. She tells them that she has
revised everything but is still a little nervous. When they reach the school,
the examination hall is already open. Suman takes her seat, reads the
instructions carefully, and begins writing her answers when the teacher tells the
students to start. She feels more confident as she remembers what she has
studied.
KEY TO Passage 9 – Present → Past + 3rd Person → 1st
Person
I got up early because I had an important examination at
school. I knew that I had to revise several chapters before
leaving home. I sat at my study table and went through my notes
carefully. My mother brought me a glass of milk and told me not
to worry. I thanked her and continued studying. After I had
revised all the important topics, I packed my books and left
for school. On the way, I met two of my classmates, who asked me
whether I was prepared for the examination. I told them that I had
revised everything but was still a little nervous. When we reached
the school, the examination hall was already open. I took my
seat, read the instructions carefully, and began writing my
answers when the teacher told the students to start. I felt more
confident as I remembered what I had studied.
Passage 10 – Change Past into Present and 1st
Person into 3rd Person
Instruction: Rewrite the following passage in the
Present Tense and change the 1st person (I) into the 3rd person (Amit/he). Make
all necessary changes in verbs, pronouns, possessive words, and time
expressions.
I visited my grandfather last Sunday because I wanted to spend some time with
him. I reached his village in the morning and found him sitting in the garden.
He welcomed me warmly and asked me about my studies. I told him that I was
preparing for my final examination and that I had been studying regularly. He
advised me to remain calm and make a proper timetable. After lunch, I
accompanied him to the fields and watched the farmers working there. He
explained to me how the crops were grown and why the farmers had to depend on
the weather. In the afternoon, I helped him arrange some books in his study.
Before I left, he gave me an old book and told me that it would teach me many
valuable lessons. I thanked him and promised that I would visit him again soon.
KEY TO Passage 10 – Past → Present + 1st Person → 3rd
Person
Amit visits his grandfather because he wants to spend some
time with him. He reaches his village in the morning and finds
him sitting in the garden. His grandfather welcomes him warmly and asks
him about his studies. Amit tells him that he is preparing for
his final examination and that he has been studying regularly. His
grandfather advises him to remain calm and make a proper timetable.
After lunch, Amit accompanies him to the fields and watches the
farmers working there. His grandfather explains to him how the crops are
grown and why the farmers have to depend on the weather. In the
afternoon, Amit helps him arrange some books in his study. Before he leaves,
his grandfather gives him an old book and tells him that it will
teach him many valuable lessons. Amit thanks him and promises
that he will visit him again soon.
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