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MODIFIER PRACTICE

1. Read the following text and use modifiers in the blank spaces as directed. 05  10 = 5

Rabindranath Tagore was a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) poet of Bengali literature. He was born in a (b) — (pre-
modify the noun) family at Jarasanko, Kolkata. He went to school (c) — (post modify the verb). He wrote his
(d) — (pre-modify the noun) verse at the age of eight. At the age of seventeen, he went to London (e) — (post
modify the verb with an infinitive) school there. He was put up in a lodging house under the care of a (f) —
(per-modify the noun) coach, Mr. Scott. He was lucky (g) — (post modify the adjective with an infinitive) an
English family of Mr. Scott. He also visited the House of Parliament (h) — (post modify the verb with an
infinitive) Gladstone and John Bright's debates on Irish rule. He wrote letters to Kolkata (i) — (post modify the
verb with a present participle) English society. At this, his family thought that they might lose their son (j) —
(post modify the verb). So, he was called back to Kolkata.

2. Othello, (a) — (Use an appositive to post modify the noun) had risen to become a general. He had shown
his bravery in many (b) — (Use an adjective to pre modify the noun) battles against the Turks. Everyone
praised him (c) — (Use an adverb to post modify the verb) and the senate trusted and honoured him.
Brabantio, a rich senator of Venice had a daughter named Desdemona (d) — (Use a relative clause to post
modify the noun). Brabantio (e) — (Use an adverb to pre modify the verb) invited Othello to his house
where he and his daughter listened in wonder to Othello as he spoke about his adventures. He told them
of deserts, of caves and of mountains high (f) — (Use an intensifier to pre modify the adjective) to touch
the sky. Desdemona had to weep (g) — (Use a present participle to post modify the verb phrase) and she
never became tired of listening to it. She pitied Othello (h) — (Use an adverb to post modify the verb) for
the misfortunes and hardships of his life. Her pity (i) — (Use an adverb to post-modify the verb) turned
to love. She refused all the young men (j) — (Use an infinitive to post modify the verb) because she loved
Othello, a noble Muslim Moor from North Africa.
3. Deforestation means cutting down of trees (a) — (post-modify the verb). To meet up the basic needs of
food and housing, trees are being cut in large scale and thus it causes (b) — (pre-modify the noun)
imbalance. Besides, there are some dishonest people who cut trees in our forest (c) — (use an infinitive
phrase to post-modify the verb). The (d) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) level is rising
and many parts of the world are going to be engulfed by the sea in near future. New areas of the world are
(e) — (use a participle to pre-modify the verb) turned into desert as a result of deforestation. So, we must
stop (f) — (use a participle to post-modify the verb) down trees unnecessarily. (g) — (use a participle to
pre-modify the noun) trees indiscriminately will be hazardous for our future existence. If we destroy trees
(h) — (use an adverbial phrase to post-modify the verb) one day the country will turn into a great desert.
The (i) — (use a participle to pre-modify the noun) temperature will cause green house effect. Necessary
measures should be taken (j) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb).
4. Television has become the most common and (a) ⎯ (pre-modify the noun) source of entertainment in the
(b) ⎯ (pre-modify the noun) world. A wide range of programs of (c) ⎯ (pre-modify the adjective)
interests is telecast on (d) ⎯ (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) channels. Almost every middle class
and even working class families have a television set today. (e) ⎯ (use a noun-adjective to pre-modify
the noun) programs are (f) ⎯ (pre-modify the adjective) entertaining. They can be (g) ⎯ (pre-modify the
adjective) educative too. Courses (h) ⎯ (post modify the noun) by the Open University are shown on
BTV. (i) ⎯ (pre-modify the noun) channels like the Discovery Channel and the National Geographic
Channel telecast highly informative programs. However, watching TV has become (j) ⎯ (use an article)
addiction for many.

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Noun-adjectives like 'leisure programs' and 'educational courses' effectively convey the diversity and dual purpose of television content . This combination succinctly captures the wide appeal and instructional potential of TV, making it a fixture in both entertainment and education, though addiction remains a concern.

Infinitive phrases like 'to post modify the verb' reveal motivations such as education or career advancement in Rabindranath’s and Othello's narratives . They encapsulate goals, such as 'to school there' and ambitions, illustrating the internal drives that propel these figures to pursue their respective paths amidst external challenges and expectations.

Relative clauses such as 'who had risen to become a general' provide additional insight into Othello’s professional ascent and personal achievements . This enriches the narrative by highlighting his social contributions and valor, deepening the reader's understanding of his subsequent tragic downfall.

Modifiers like 'alarming' in 'alarming imbalance' and 'global warming' in 'global warming level' highlight the severe consequences of deforestation, intensifying the theme of environmental crisis . By emphasizing urgency and global scope through specific noun and adjective modifiers, readers gain a heightened awareness of deforestation’s destructive impact.

Phrase modifiers such as 'will be hazardous for our future existence' emphasize deforestation’s existential threat . The specific reference to 'future existence' underscores the critical impact on humanity’s survival, prompting a recognition of the immediacy to mitigate such destructive environmental practices.

Adverbial phrases such as 'as an addiction for many' reflect societal behaviors by emphasizing excessive television consumption . This highlights the shift from passive viewing to compulsive behavior, prompting reflection on how media influences lifestyle and productivity, raising concerns about media dependency.

The placement of modifiers reveals that Rabindranath Tagore attended school in a limited capacity, likely influenced by his elite family background, indicated by the use of 'a distinguished family' . His brief and sporadic schooling, coupled with influential home education, emphasizes his unconventional educational path, shedding light on his unique intellectual development.

Modifiers such as 'distinguished family' and 'first verse' underscore Rabindranath's privileged background and precocious talent . His 'lucky' encounter with an 'English family' and the 'influential debates' he attended reveal pivotal events and social interactions that shaped his worldview and literary voice.

Appositives, such as 'Othello, the Moor of Venice,' clarify and add depth to Othello's identity, reminding readers of his outsider status and noble rank . This influences perception by emphasizing his dual identity: a respected military leader yet racially marginalized, which foregrounds his vulnerability in Venetian society.

Participles such as 'rising' and 'engulfed' convey the dynamic and continuous changes occurring due to deforestation . This illustrates how landscapes are actively being transformed, with rising sea levels and expanding deserts as direct outcomes of unchecked tree cutting, underscoring an urgent need for intervention.

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