HSLC Determiners Solutions (Previous years)

1. H.S.L.C. – 1998

   (a) He received much help from his teachers.

   (b) I can depend on the few friends I have.

   (c) A little guidance from you will be enough for me.

   (d) My brother is studying in a European University.

2. HSLC – 1999

   (a) He gave away the little money he had to the beggar.

   (b) A few of my friends helped me much in my distress

   (c) I got more help from my mother than my father.

   (d) The union leader will address the workers.

3. HSLC – 2000

   (a) I received much encouragement from my parents.

   (b) My brother is an N.C.C. cadet.

   (c) He does not trust the few friends he has.

   (d) A busy person has little to waste.

4. HSLC 2001

   (a) He gave me a one rupee note.

   (b) Can you lend me a few books?

   (c) He is much older than his wife.

   (d) He will stay here for a tittle while.

   (e) Each of the boys has done his work.

   (f) She has lots of things to do.

HSLC – 2002

(a) I cannot give you any money.

(b) Our Principal is a man of few words.

(c) She does not get much time for studies.

(d) My brother is an N.C.C. cadet.

(e) This story is very interesting.

(f) He has to feed his family with the little money he earns.

HSLC – 2003

(a) Much of their property was destroyed in the flood.

(b) He has to manage with the little money he earns.

(c) This is a European lady I was talking about.

(d) Many guests were invited, but only a few turned up.

(e) We found the house without much difficulty.

(f) Rajanikanta is called the Scott of Assam.

HSLC – 2004

(a) This is the room I work in.

(b) Many of the apples were rotten.

(c) Only a few of the applicants were suitable.

(d) I expect only a little encouragement from you.

(e) The workers decided to form a union.

(f) Did you buy any bread today?

 8. HSLC – 2005

(a) Only a few among the invitees turned up.

(b) Do you have any books on astrology?

(c) You will have to manage with the little money you have.

(d) An undergraduate cannot apply for that post.

(e) The society gives much respect to a thinker.

(f) This is not a usual happening.

 9. HSLC – 2006

(a) That girl has many good qualities.

(b) Can you help me with a little money?

(c) Our Principal is a man of few words.

(d) Did you buy any oranges today?

(e) Our teacher gave us much useful advice.

(f) Kalidasa is the Shakespeare of India.

 10. HSLC – 2007

(a) He has a few friends who stand by him.

(b) Did you have much difficulty in finding the house?

(c) His brother is a university student.

(d) I appreciate even the little help they gave me.

(e) An umbrella is a useful thing.

(f) Have you any book to read?

 11. HSLC – 2008

(a) Many guests were invited, but only a few turned up.

(b) This is the European lady I was talking about.

(c) I cannot give you any money.

(d) We found the house without much difficulty.

 12. HSLC – 2009

(a) He gave away the little money he had to the beggar.

(b) Reading is a useful hobby.

(c) Only a few of the candidates were suitable.

(d) They won the match without much difficulty.

(e) Each of the competitors will get a certificate.

(f) I don't expect any help from them.

 13. H.S.L.C. 2010

(a) My brother is an N.C.C. cadet.

(b) First read the few books you have with you.

(c) Many of the oranges were rotten.

(d) Socrates gave much useful advice to his pupils.

(e) Hurry up! We have only a little time left.

(f) The workers decided to form a union.

 14. H.S.L.C. 2011

(a) The painter is a man of few words.

(b) An honorary secretary gets no salary for holding the post.

(c) Each of the candidates must produce her/his identity card.

(d) India won the match with a little bit of luck.

 15. H.S.L.C. 2012

(a) Few men are free from faults.

(b) An hour has passed since he left us.

(c) Each of the students will be given a copy of the magazine.

(d) Please give me the little money you have.

 16. H.S.L.C. 2013

(a) He will come back within an hour.

(b) Few men are free from faults.

(c) Leap year falls in every fourth year.

(d) A little learning is a dangerous thing.

 17. H.S.L.C. 2014

(a) I gave a one rupee note to the beggar.

(b) My father is much older than my mother.

(c) I buy a few books every month.

(d) I need the little money I have.

 18. H.S.L.C. 2015

(a) Please give me some time to finish the work.

(b) Then I will take you to the university.

 19. H.S.L.C. 2016

(a) Ramen comes home twice a month.

(b) Mr. Bell rang the bell of alarm and I woke up.

(c) A busy person has little time to waste.

(d) Only a few of the applicants were found suitable.

 20. H.S.L.C. 2017

(a) My brother is an NCC cadet.

(b) We found the house without much difficulty.

(c) He has to feed his family with the little money he earns.

(d) Our Principal is a man of few words.

 21. H.S.L.C. 2018

(a) The rich are not always unkind.

(b) The Principal gave the students some sound advice. (much-negative and interrogative)

(c) Every school has a union of the students.

(d) Is there any coffee left in the pot?

 22. H.S.L.C. 2019

(a) My brother had gone an hour ago.

(b) A busy man has little time to waste.

(c) The classes started after the bell had rung.

(d) Much of their property was lost in the flood.

 23. H.S.L.C. 2020

(a) They won the match without much difficulty.

(b) Reading is a useful hobby.

(c) I gave him the few books I had.

(d) Kalidas is the Shakespeare of India.

 24. H.S.L.C. 2022

(a) Mr. Barua is a man of few words.

(b) Ms. Manisha married a European gentleman.

(c) I want only a little encouragement from you.

(d) Each of the participants will be given a certificate.

 Additional Important Questions

1. There is a university in Guwahati.

2. The elephant is a large animal.

3. There is some water in the glass.

4. I will give you a useful hint.

5. My father is an honourable man.

6. I am much older than you.

7. She bought the few books she needed.

8. With a little help from you, I can do the job.

9. Switzerland is a European country.

10. We have only a few minutes to spare.

11. They had only a little money left.

12. Bimal does not get much time for studies.

13. There are just a few apples left.

14. Reading is a useful hobby.

15. Only a few pupils are there in the class.

16. The army was called in to restore peace.

17. There are only a few girls in our school.

18. I can depend on the few friends I have.

19. We shall stay here for a little while.

20. This is a slip of the tongue.

21. I have two sisters; neither is tall.

22. There isn't much furniture in this room.

23. Any woman can do that.

24. He will come back in an hour.

25. A few of these pencils are broken.

26. Socrates gave much useful advice to his pupils.

27. Will you visit us for a few days?

28. I belong to neither party because both the parties are dishonest.

29. There are only a few girls in the class.

30. He drives very carefully.

31. Don't neglect the illiterates.

32. She is much younger than her husband. ("Much" used as an intensifier, like very, really, extremely etc.)

33. Reading is a useful hobby.

34. I am looking for a ewe. (Pronunciation ‘you’, means ‘a female sheep’)

 

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