(i) While Rome was (a) ……………… (bum), Nero was (b) ……………… (play) on the fiddle.
(ii) Since India (c) ……………… (become) independent many other countries (d) ……………… (get) their independence too.

(iii) I (e)……………… (have) my lunch when the postman (f) ……………… (knock).

(i) (a) burning (b) (i) playing (ii) (c) became (d) have got (iii) (e) was having (f) knocked

How to write note making

Follow the following steps:
Step 1 : (i)Read the passage carefully.
(ii)Try to get the theme and subject of the passage. You may ask yourself: “What is this passage about?” This will provide you the gist.
Step 2 : Read carefully. Identify main ideas and important supporting details.
Step 3 : Make notes of the main ideas under headings and add sub-points under sub-headings.
Step 4 : Use proper layout/format, e.g.,
(a) Indented, linear form
(b) Sequential form
(c) Tabular form
(d) Flow chart
(e) Pie chart, graphs or diagrams, etc.
Step 5 : Use recognisable abbreviations wherever possible

Note making Example – Passage 1:

1. Conversation is indeed the most easily teachable of all arts. All you need to do in order to become a good conversationalist is to find a subject that interests you and your listeners. There are, for example, numberless hobbies to talk about. But the important
   thing is that you must talk about other fellow’s hobby rather than your own. Therein lies the secret of your popularity. Talk to your friends about the things that interest them, and you will get a reputation for good fellowship, charming wit, and a brilliant mind. There is nothing that pleases people so much as your interest in their interest.
2. It is just as important to know what subjects to avoid and what subjects to select for good conversation. If you don’t want to be set down as a wet blanket or a bore, be careful to avoid certain unpleasant subjects. Avoid talking about yourself, unless you are asked to do so. People are interested in their own problems not in yours. Sickness or death bores everybody. The only one who willingly listens to such talk is the doctor, but he gets paid for it.
3. To be a good conversationalist you must know not only what to say, but how also to say it. Be mentally quick and witty. But don’t hurt others with your wit. Finally try to avoid mannerism in your conversation. Don’t bite your lips or click your tongue, or roll your eyes or use your hands excessively as you speak.
4. Don’t be like that Frenchman who said, “How can I talk if you hold my hand?”

2.1 Make notes an the contents of above paragraph in any format, using abbreviations. Supply a suitable title also. 5
2.2 Make a summary of the passage. 3

Answers:
2.1 Title: The Art of Conversation Notes:

1. Conv’n—most easily tch’ble art
   (a) Reqd. interest’g subject – hobbies
   (b) Talk about other fellow’s int./hobby
   (c) Win’g reptn. as good conversationalist
   (i) good f’ship
   (ii) charm’g wit
   (iii) brl. mind
2. Fit subs, for conversationalist
   (a) What subs, to avoid/select?
   (b) Avoid unpl’nt subs.
   (i) sickness
   (ii) death
   (c) Avoid talk’g about self
3. Qualities of a good conversationalist
   (a) What to say & how to say it
   (b) ment’y quick & witty
   (c) pleasant & unhurt’g
   (d) avoid mannerisms.

A British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered Tut’s tomb in 1922. Carter worked for months. He carefully recorded Tut’s treasures. Then he began investigating his three nested coffins. He found a shroud adorned with garlands of willow, olive and lotus leaves. Perhaps Tut was buried in March or April. Carter ran into trouble when he reached the mummy. The ritual resin had hardened. It cemented Tut to the bottom of his solid gold coffin. No amount of force could separate them. Then Carter tried another way of loosening the resins. He placed the mummy in the blazing sunshine. But the move didn’t work. At last, he decided to cut the mummy free from the resins. The resins had to be chiselled away beneath the limbs and the trunk. In his defence, Carter had little choice. Had he not cut the mummy free, thieves would have run away with the gold.