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• Complete your work in your English Notebook.
• This will help you in your better learning.
• Do it on Priority.
1- Vocabulary Building
fortuitous
adjective. happening or produced by chance
transient
adjective. not lasting, enduring, or permanent
spurious
adjective. not genuine, authentic, or true
prosaic
adjective. commonplace or dull
venerable
adjective. commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity
allegory
noun. a representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete or material forms
anecdote
noun. a short account of a particular incident or event, especially of an interesting or amusing nature.
evanescent
adjective. vanishing
frugal
adjective. economical in use or expenditure
adulation
noun. excessive devotion to someone
longevity
noun. a long individual life
rancorous
adjective. full of or showing rancor.
circuitous
adjective. roundabout
extenuating
adjective. serving to make a fault, offense, etc., appear less serious
perfidious
adjective. deliberately faithless
surreptitious
adjective. obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth
inconsequential
adjective. of little or no importance
lobbyist
noun. a person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest

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precocious
adjective. unusually advanced or mature in development, especially mental development
tactful
adjective. having or manifesting tact
orator
noun. a person who delivers an oration
parable
noun. a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral
lesson.
dialect
noun. a variety of a language that is distinguished from other varieties of the same language by features
of phonology, grammar, and vocabulary, and by its use by a group of speakers who are set off from
others geographically or socially.
euphemism
noun. the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or
blunt.
querulous
adjective. full of complaints
impetuous
adjective. of, relating to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.
convergence
noun. an act or instance of converging.
haughty
adjective. disdainfully proud
provocative
adjective. tending or serving to provoke
exasperate
verb (used with object). to irritate or provoke to a high degree
congregation
noun. an assembly of persons brought together for common religious worship.
censure
noun. strong or vehement expression of disapproval
digression
noun. the act of digressing.
prudent
adjective. wise or judicious in practical affairs
ephemeral
adjective. lasting a very short time
incompatible
adjective. not compatible
camaraderie

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noun. a spirit of trust and goodwill among people closely associated in an activity or endeavor
abdicate
verb (used without object). to renounce or relinquish a throne, right, power, claim, responsibility, or the
like, especially in a formal manner
impute
verb (used with object). to attribute or ascribe
anachronism
noun. something or someone that is not in its correct historical or chronological time, especially a thing or
person that belongs to an earlier
2-Antonyms and Synonyms
Words Synonyms Antonyms
Abundant plentiful, ample, bountiful scarce, rare, limited
Abolish Abrogate Enact
Abash Disconcert, rattle Uphold, Discompose
Absolve Pardon, forgive Compel, Accuse
Acumen Awareness, brilliance Stupidity, Ignorance
Accord Agreement, harmony Discord
Adamant Stubborn, inflexible Flexible, Soft
Adversity Misfortune, calamity Prosperity, Fortune
Alleviate Abate, relieve Aggravate, Enhance
Amplify Augment, deepen Lessen, Contract
Ascend Escalate Descend, Decline
Audacity Boldness, Courage Mildness, Cowardice
Awkward Rude, blundering Adroit, clever
Axiom Adage, truism Absurdity, Blunder
Baffle Astound, Faze Facilitate, Clarify
Bewitching Alluring, charming Repulsive, Repugnant
Bustle Commotion, Tumult Slowness, Quiet
Busy Active, Engaged Idle, Lazy
Calamity adversity, misfortune Fortune
Callous obdurate, unfeeling Compassionate, Tender
Cease terminate, desist Begin, Originate
Chaste virtuous, pure Sullied, Lustful
Comprise include, contain Reject, lack

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Classic Simple, Typical Romantic, Unusual
Concur approve, agree Differ, disagree
Consolidate solidify, strengthen Separate, Weaken
Compress Abbreviate, Shrink Amplify, Expand
Decipher interpret, reveal Misinterpret, distort
Demolish Ruin, devastate Repair, construct
Dwarf Diminutive, Petite Huge, Giant
Eager Keen, acquisitive Indifferent, apathetic
Endeavour undertake, aspire Cease, quit
Enormous colossal, mammoth Diminutive, negligible
Epitome precise, example Increment, expansion
Fabricate construct, produce Destroy, Dismantle
Feeble weak, frail Strong, Robust
Ferocious cruel, fierce Gentle, Sympathetic
Feud strife, quarrel Harmony, fraternity
Fluctuate deflect, vacillate Stabilize, resolve
Gather Converge, huddle Disperse, Dissemble
Gorgeous magnificent, dazzling Dull, unpretentious
Gracious courteous, beneficent Rude, Unforgiving
Genuine Absolute, Factual Spurious
Gloomy Bleak, cloudy Gay, Bright

3-Phrasal verbs

abide by To respect or obey a If you want to keep your job here, you
decision, a law or a rule must abide by our rules.

account To explain, give a reason I hope you can account for the time
for you were out!

add up To make sense, seem The facts in the case just don't add up.
reasonable

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advise To recommend not doing I advise against walking alone in this

against something neighborhood.

agree To have the same opinion I agree with you. I think you should go
with as someone else. as well.

allow for To take into consideration We need to allow for unexpected

charges along the way.

appeal to 1. To plead or make a 1. He appealed to the court to change

request its decision.

2. To be attractive or 2. A vacation of sunbathing

interesting doesn't appeal to me.

apply for To make a formal request He applied for a scholarship for next
for something (job, permit, semester.
loan etc.)

back To move backwards, in When he saw the bear, he backed

away fear or dislike away in fright.

back To withdraw, concede Local authorities backed down on

down defeat their threats to build on that part of the
beach.

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back up 1. To give support or 1. I'm going to be very strict with him. I

encouragement hope you'll back me up on this?

2. To make a copy of (file, 2. You should back up all your

program, etc.) computer files in a secure location.

bank on To base your hopes on I'm banking on you to help with the
something / someone charity event.

black out To faint, lose Jenna fell in the parking lot

consciousness and blacked out.

block off To separate using a The police blocked off the street after
barrier. the explosion.

blow up 1. To explode 1. Tommy blew up the red balloon.

2. To get angry 2. Don't blow up at me. It's not my

fault.

boil To be summarized as It all boils down to who has more

down to power.

boot up To start a computer by You need to boot up your computer

loading an operating before you begin to work.
system or program

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break To separate from a crowd One of the wolves broke away from
away his pack.

break 1. To go out of order, 1. The washing machine broke

down
cease to function down so we had to call in the repair

2. To lose control of one's technician.

emotions 2. John broke down when he heard

the news.

break To enter by force Burglars broke into my car last night.

into

break To start suddenly Rioting broke out after the government

out raised the fuel prices again.

break To escape from a place by Several prisoners broke out of jail.

out of force

break up To come to an end She broke up with Daniel after dating

(marriage, relationship) him for five years.

bring up To raise (a child) Sara is bringing up her children by

herself.

brush up To improve, refresh one's I must brush up on my French before

on knowledge of something going to Paris next month.

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bump To meet by chance or I bumped into Adam at the bank. He

into unexpectedly says "hello".

burn out 1. stop (something) 1. The light bulb burnt out. Please

working change it.

2. become exhausted 2. She needs to work fewer hours.

from over-working Otherwise she will burn out.

call back To return a phone call Could please call back in ten minutes?

call off To cancel The game was called off because of

bad weather.

calm To become more relaxed, It took Kylie several hours to calm

down less angry or upset down after she saw the accident.

carry on To continue The soldiers carried on walking in

order to get to their post before dark.

carry out 1. To do something as 1. His orders were carried out to the

specified (a plan, an letter.

order, a threat) 2. That company does not carry

2. To perform or conduct out tests on animals.

(test, experiment)

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check in To register at a hotel or They said I must check in at least

airport three hours before my flight.

check 1. To pay one's bill and 1. Donna checked out of the hotel this
out
leave (a hotel) morning.

2. To investigate 2. I don't know if this price is correct.

I'll check it out online.

clam up To refuse to speak When the police started asking

questions, the suspect clammed up.

clamp To act strictly to prevent The local authorities have decided

down on something to clamp down on illegal parking in
handicapped parking places.

come 1. To find by chance 1. I was cleaning up and came

across
2. To appear, seem, make across some old photos of you.

an impression 2. The politician came across as a

complete fool during the TV

interview.

come To present oneself Has the owner of the winning lotto

forward ticket come forward?

count on To rely or depend on (for You can count on me to keep your

help) secret.

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cut down To reduce in number or I've decided to cut down on the

on size amount of sweets I eat.

cut out 1. To remove using 1. She cut out a coupon from the

scissors newspaper.

2. To stop doing 2. You need to cut out all red meat

something from your diet.

deal with To handle, take care of Catherine is not good at dealing

(problem, situation) with stress.

die down To calm down, become After the storm died down, we went
less strong outside to see the damage it had
caused.

do To manage without She didn't get a salary this month, so

without she'll have to do without extra treats.

drag on To last longer than The suspect's trial dragged on longer

expected than we had expected!

draw up To write (contract, They drew up a contract and had me

agreement, document) sign it.

dress up wear elegant clothes Their wedding gave us a chance

to dress up and get out of the house.

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drop in To visit, usually on the way Why don't you drop in to see us on
somewhere your way home?

4- Write the Summary of the Last lesson in your own words.

5- Write the summary of My Mother at sixty six in your own words.
6- Write the summary of the Chapter The third level and find out hard words from chapter.
7- Write and learn all chapter names from Vistas and Flamingo with the name of authors
and poets .
8- Letter writing.
You are Navneet of 65, P.H. Road, Mangalore. Recently you bought a mobile phone from ‘The Phone
Point’, 83, Mount Road, Mangalore. The phone instrument developed a problem within a month of
purchase. Write a letter to the dealer giving details of the nature of the problem and asking him/her to
rectify the defect or replace the set. (Delhi 2024)

65, P.H. Road

Mangalore
17th January, 20xx
The Phone Point
83, Mount Road
Mangalore

Subject: Rectify/Replace Defective Mobile Phone

Sir
I had purchased a mobile phone Nokia E-63 from your showroom vide Bill No. 4020 on 22nd December. I
was using it to my satisfaction since I bought it but for the past few days I have noticed that I now need to
charge my phone after every 4-5 hours, unlike earlier when I used to charge my phone after almost 24
hours. Despite the fact that I am using the phone for the same duration as before the battery life has
reduced drastically. It is my request to you to rectify this defect with the battery, or replace the handset
that comes with a one-year warranty. The Phone Point enjoys a good reputation and goodwill, so I expect
you to look into the matter at the earliest so as to enable me to use my mobile phone as conveniently as I.
was using it before.

Yours sincerely
Navneet

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2- 54 Avenue,
Joplling Road
Mahaswaymi Building
Telangana – 199309

5 June, 2024

The Editor
The Hindustan Times
Telangana – 199307

Subject – Against lifting the longstanding ban on cell phones in the classroom

Respected Sir/Ma´am,
I am writing this letter in response to the recent decision by our school to lift the
longstanding ban on cell phone use during the timing of classes. People who support the
decisions are in an argument that this will give the students a sense of responsibility and
freedom. As per my belief and point of view using cell phones in classrooms will create
disturbance and will increase disciplinary issues.

Firstly, cell phones will create a major distraction for students as well as for teachers.
While using the phones in the classroom children will focus on texting friends or browsing
social media rather than paying attention in the lessons. It will be a waste of time from the
teacher’s end to monitor the phones of every student.

Furthermore, cell phones will enable cheating in tests, examinations, and assignments.
This will give an unfair advantage to the students who work hard in their studies and
school work. Cheating will deteriorate the student’s learning skills as well as the
academic life of a student.
Some might argue that technology is necessary for children in academics and why not
use it in schools? But in my point of view, good features and advantages of technology
can be learned outside the classroom also.

Additionally, small disputes in classrooms can lead to cyberbullying, harassment, and

inappropriate sharing of content. Do you think with the use of cell phones in classrooms
schools will be able to maintain their motto of teaching discipline and provide a safe
learning environment to the students?

I, as a concerned citizen, urge by the means of mass media to reconsider the new cell
policy as it can affect academic performance, the safety of students, and classroom
conduct. However, cell phones can be used during breaks, lunch, or between classes.

Thanking You
Yours Sincerely
Rohan

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9-Read the advertisement given below and write a letter applying for the job. Also give your
detailed resume to be sent along with the letter. You are Praveen Kumar of 95 HAL Colony,
Bengaluru. (Delhi 2024)

Situations Vacant

Wanted Post Graduate Teacher in English to teach Senior Secondary Classes in a reputed
school in Bengaluru. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of teaching
experience. Apply to Box No. 178, C/o ‘The Deccan Herald’, Bengaluru 500 015.

Answer- 95, HAL Colony

M.G. Road
Bengaluru
11th june, 20xx
The Advertiser
Box No. 178
C/ o The Deccan Herald
Bengaluru 500 015

Subject: Application for the Post of P.G. Teacher in English

Sir
This is in response to your advertisement in ‘The Deccan Herald’ dated 9thune, 20xx for the post of PGT
in English for your institution. I wish to apply for the same.

Attached herewith is my brief resume and I would be too happy if I am considered the above-mentioned
post in your school.

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If my particulars suit your requirement, I will be happy to come for a personal interview as per your
schedule.

Yours sincerely
Praveen Kumar

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1O- Report Writing-
You are Karan/ Kirti of L.M. Memorial Public School, Dwarka. Your school has adopted a village as
a social responsibility. Students are being taken to teach the children of that village on a regular
basis. Write a report, for your school magazine, on the various other programmes organized there
in 120 – 150 words.
(SOURCE- CBSE Sample Question Paper 2018-19)
Answer:
VILLAGE ADOPTION- A STEP TOWARDS BEING SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE
-BY KARAN/ KRITI
On the occasion of World Literacy Day, L.M. Memorial Public School, Dwarka has taken an oath to
embrace the village named Rajpur.
The school has taken the responsibility of educating the people residing in the village. Selected students
from each standard are taken there every weekend, during school hours to impart knowledge. The first 6
month motive is to make each and every person capable of reading and writing. Free books and
stationery is being provided for quality education. Children are given time to spend with each other, play
games and interact. Apart from the educational needs, special care is devoted to hygiene and sanitation.
Girls are being given awareness on the importance of menstrual hygiene as well. Various talent hunts
have been organised which left everyone overawed. The immense enthusiasm and zeal in the people to
learn is the main driving factor.
A family kind of environment is being created. The school treats the people of the village as its own
students and is unbiased. By adopting a village, the school is making its students sensitive towards the
needs of the environment at a young age. It is committed towards raising the leaders of tomorrow.

You are Sandhya/ Sohan an active member of the Animal Lovers Club which works for the
welfare of animals by preventing cruelty to them. Recently you visited Mahatma Gandhi
Animal Care Home. You were pleasantly surprised to see the good treatment given to the
animals. Write a report in 120 – 150 words on your visit.
You may use the following points: injured dogs and cats – abandoned pets – very old animals
– all very well cared for – well-equipped medical room – veterinary surgeon – green
surroundings.
(SOURCE- CBSE 2018 compartment)
Visit to Mahatma Gandhi Animal Care Home
-Sandhya/Sohan
Animal Lovers Club was recently invited by the Mahatma Gandhi Animal Care Home for a visit
where an opportunity to oversee the working of the organisation was given.
It is a home to abandoned pets, rescued animals and the ones injured on the streets. There were
many old animals as well. It was astounding to see the quality of care the animals are being given.
They have a family-like environment for them. This helps them to heal faster and stay happy. The
animal home has all the facilities ranging from well- equipped medical room to a veterinary surgeon.
Regular check-ups of those unwell by a team of veterinary specialists are carried out. The
surroundings are animal-friendly as well. They are not being ruthlessly kept in cages. They have
green surroundings with enough space for them to play and nurture.
Mahatma Gandhi Animal Care Home is doing a mind-blowing job by understanding and fulfilling the
needs of those who can’t speak for themselves. The experience was an overwhelming one.

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Independence Day was celebrated in your school. District Magistrate, Ms. Indu Bala Sharma
was the Chief Guest. Write a report on the function in 120 – 150 words describing all the
activities that took place. You are Head boy/Head girl.

Answer:
GD Goenka School celebrated the Independence Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour.
On the morning of August 14, 2021, our students presented hand-made greeting cards and tri-colour
flag badges to the senior management functionaries of the school.
The cultural programme at school commenced with everyone singing ‘Vande Mataram’ followed by
flag hoisting by the chief guest, Ms. Indu Bala Sharma, the District Magistrate. The spirit of freedom
and nationalism was well exhibited by the students as well as the teachers through a spectrum of
patriotic poems, speeches, quiz on freedom fighter, songs and dance. Committed to the task of
nation building, both faculty and student teachers pledged to serve their motherland through
spreading education and serving the community. A presentation on the historical evolution of the
national flag of India was shown. A documentary on the contribution of unsung heroes of Indian
freedom struggle like Tirupur Kumaran, Kamla Devi Chattopadhayay and Khudiram Bose
enlightened the audience. A few of them spoke on the history and significance of the Independence
Day and shed light on the special highlight of celebrations this year
It ended with a speech by the principal on the topic, “What does freedom mean to me?” The
celebration concluded with the inspiring words of the principal madam, followed by the National
Anthem and the distribution of refreshments.

11- Paragraph writing on below topics.[5OO words each]

1- Blood donation
2- Computer literacy in India
3- Dowry system in India
4- India’s economic growth
5- India- In 2O24[ World leader or follower]

12- [a] Read the passage and answer the questions below:

1. Soil is your garden’s natural growing medium, so it’s vital for the health and successful growth of
your plants and crops that you keep it well maintained. Soil is basically rock that’s been ground
down by the effects of the weather over a long period of time and made fertile by decayed
organic matter (derived from dead insects and leaves). There are hundreds of different soil types,
but they can broadly be classified as sandy, loamy or clay, referring to their basic texture. It is the
texture that affects the drainage, aeration and nutrient content of the soil and you may have to
take steps to improve on this in certain types of soil.
2. Take a handful of soil and run a small amount between your forefingers and thumb. Although all
soils contain varying proportions of sand, silt and clay, you’ll readily be able to tell the difference
between the main types.
3. Sandy soil feels gritty when dry and even its wet particles will not stick together. Loams, on the
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fairly loose when dry. Clay soil is sticky and smooth when wet, but becomes polished when
rubbed and baked hard when dry.
4. A loamy soil is a well-balanced amalgamation of sand, silt and clay, which combines excellent
drainage with sufficient moisture retention to assure good growing conditions for most plants. It’s
fairly easy to look after, although loamy soils do benefit from regular applications of well-rotted
organic matter to prevent getting tightly packed.
5. The particle consistency of sandy soil doesn’t hold water well, with the result that plant foods are
often taken away by rain before they can do any good. Again, well-rotted organic matter can be
added to bind the soil particles together.
6. Clay soil is most difficult to work, usually becoming waterlogged, so they are virtually impossible
to dig. Artificial drainage will probably be the first step in improving the texture of the soil and
various additives will break down the structure to make use of its excellent food stocks.
7. There are various methods of improving your soil’s texture. Essentially this requires regular
applications of a well-rotted organic substance called humus, which is obtained from decayed
plant and animal matter (manure, compost, and seaweed, each provides ample sources).
8. The presence of chalk in soil can also affect the growth of plants: some prefer slightly acid (chalk-
free) soils, while others grow more successfully in alkaline, chalky soils. Most fruits and
vegetables, however, grow better in neutral soil.
9. Although benefiting the soil in some ways, compost, manure and fertilizers can actually add to its
acidity, as organisms break them down. Over-acid soils can be treated with applications of lime—
either hydrated (slaked) lime, or ground limestone (chalk). Of the two, ground limestone is your
best choice.
10. To apply lime, sprinkle it on the broken top soil and mix it lightly but don’t dig in; leave to wash
down by rain. Apply lime every other year if need be. An alkaline soil can be treated with manure,
garden compost or peat, well dug in.

A. Answer the following questions by choosing the most appropriate option:

1. We should keep soil well maintained as…………………

(a) it absorbs and retains water
(b) it responds to the effects of weather
(c) it raises water table
(d) it is the garden’s natural growing medium.
2. Soil is divided into various types on the basis of……………….
(a) colour
(b) drainage
(c) texture
(d) aeration
3. Loamy soil is the best for plant growth because……………….
(a) it is a well-balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay
(b) it has weak drainage and retention
(c) its texture responds slowly to decayed organic matter
(d) it gets tightly packed unless looked after well
4. Clay soils are the most difficult to work as…………….
(a) hey don’t hold water well

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(b) hey usually become waterlogged
(c) he soil particles are not held together
(d) hey require natural drainage and additives
5. Soil must be tested before growing fruits and vegetables because
(a) they need alkaline soil
(b) they prefer slightly acidic soil
(c) they grow better in neutral soil
(d) they flourish in over-acidic soil
6. ‘Consistency’ in para 5 means………………..
(a) in agreement with
(b) having same opinion
(c) thickness
(d) firmness

B. Answer the following questions in brief:

7. Which soil is the best for plant growth? Why?
8. What do you know about clay soils?
9. Why should soil be tested before growing fruits and vegetables?
10. How can texture of soil be improved?
11. Write the similar meaning to
(a) Firmness (para 5)
(b) Collection or accumulation(para 4)

b- Read the passage and answer the questions below:

1. A Russian proverb advises us not to buy a house, but the neighbourhood. While till some years ago, it
was impossible to dictate who lived with you in the same quarters, today when you think of buying a
home, you could actually create your own dream neighbourhood- thanks to the Internet and the group
buying model.

2. The group buying model has been applied in different industries, from cars to baby merchandise to
pet care products Now, the trend is catching on in the real estate sector, with many sites as well as
broking firms offering group deals on real estate projects in India. 3. The way it works is simple. Take
xxx.com for example. This is an online and offline integrated platform which showcases property it uses
social media networks to let buyers know about possible good deals, and leaving it to them to do some
viral marketing. Once a large group of buyers is thus developer and helps negotiate a suitable discount.

4. Since, the developer doesn’t have to pay for the marketing, it is willing enough to pay these
companies a transaction fee which is a percentage of the total value of the deal. For the buyers, it offers
the rates at no fee, thus making it a win-win proposition for all involved.

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5. The developer also benefit by getting substantial cash flow, giving them a good amount of working
capital. “In today’s real estate scenario, bulk buying could be the answer to the market slump and the
long awaited cash flow,” says the Founder of xxx. Com.

6. Sometimes, the discount size is not to be sneered at. Discounts on group buying vary from 5-30
percent, the average divergence from market rate being 25-30 percent.

7. Customer ‘buy-in’ is the model. But is it temporary fad? In a way, the online group buying set-up is
similar to the model developers share sixth speculators, who buy in bulk even before the project gets
kick-started and get discounts of 30-40 percent. They pay 50 percent of the property value upfront.
Group buying companies prove more beneficial for developers as they get away with providing lesser
discounts than to speculators.

8. Some sound a note of caution on the trend. Present conditions are conductive for this business model
as group buying works well in a situation where stocks are moving slowly, markets are jittery and there
is ample supply it may not work in a seller’s market.

9. Another caution is very often the builders do not offer the best inventory to the group in terms of
location and utility. The buyers have to use their astute Judgement to avoid such traps.

Answer the following questions, based on given passage.

1- The discount size on group buying, compared to usual discount to speculators is usually-
(i) less
(ii) more
(iii) equal
(iv) unpredictable

2- Which of the following may be the objective of the passage?

(i) To reveal less discounts being offered by the developers
(ii) To highlight the problems f housing industry
(iii) To highlight the importance of neighbourhood in one’s life
(iv) To improve information on group buying trends of property

3. Group buying of real estate is done

(i) mainly offline
(ii) only offline
(iii) only through brokers
(iv) either on-line or off-line

4. xxx.com are the

(i) Developers
(ii) Financiers
(iii) Loan provider
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5. The group buying model certainly did not start with
(I) cars
(ii) Real estate
(iii) Pet care products
(iv) Baby products

6. Which of the following best describes the meaning of the Russian proverb being quoted?
(i) It is better to rent a house than to buy it.
(ii) Don’t buy a single flat, buy multiple flats
(iii) Fools build houses wise people live in them
(iv) None of these

7. Which of the following is one of the questions posed in the passage?

(i) Is group buying model a temporary fad?
(ii) Is the builder offering you the best inventory?
(iii) Should we buy a house or the neighbourhood?
(iv) Are present market conditions conducive for this business ?

8. Which of the following is true in the context of the passage?

(i) The buyers, though have to play higher fee and price, get their dream neighbourhood
(ii) The customer buy in model is not dependent on market conditions
(iii) Group buying companies don’t buy with the same objective as that of speculators
(iv) The buyers/developers offer the best available property to the group buyers

9. In which of the following situations, Customer ‘buy-in’ model may not work?
(i) Buyer’s market
(ii) When markets are booming with ample supply
(iii) When there is short supply
(iv) When houses are comparatively cheap

1O. which of the following is not true in the context of the passage?
(i) The Speculators also buy in bulk
(ii) Social media network is used for marketing group buying
(iii) The group buying companies take a transaction fee from both Buyers as well as Developers
(iv) The Speculators get a better deal in terms of discounts as compared to that of other Group buying
companies

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