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(skip) breakfast and (leave) for work late because she
(forget) to set her alarm.

8. Right now, Kavita (read) the newspaper and Rishabh

(make) dinner. Last night at this time, they
(do) the same thing. He (cook) and she
(read) the newspaper. Tomorrow at this time, they (do) the same
thing. He (prepare) dinner and she (read).
They are very predictable people!

9. By this time next summer, Shayon (complete) his studies and

(find) a job. Tarak, on the other hand,
(not; accomplish) anything. He (still; study) while Shayon
(work) in some swanky, new office.

10. The students (be; usually) taught by Mr Tripathi. However, this
week, they (teach) by Mr Pandey.

Time to learn new words

A proverb is a short, well-known pithy saying, stating a general truth or piece of advice. For
example, Tanaji was a brave soldier and hence he was able to win the fort from the Mughals. The

proverb that fits the story is ‘Fortune favours the brave.’

Match the appropriate proverb for each sentence.

1. I really did not like that car, but he loved it. a. A journey of a thousand miles

begins with a single step.
2. If you want to crack the interstate b. All good things come to an end.
championship then you need to start
preparing.

3. I am so sad that this trip is ending so soon, c. Early bird catches the worm.
I don’t feel like going home.

4. I am sure Rishabh will definitely find d. Beauty is in the eye of the
a solution to this problem with his beholder.
perseverance.

5. I understand that you are hurt by her e. Two wrongs don’t make a right.
actions but it can’t be justified with your
revenge.

6. I got to the ticket office before anyone else. f. Where there’s a will there’s
I got front row seats to the show! a way.

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