Editing Practice — Long Walk to Freedom
CBSE Class 10 English — Lesson 2 (Nelson Mandela). 20 Editing exercises + Omission, Jumbled, Gap-fill. Answer key unlock with email.
20 Editing Worksheets — CBSE style (Lesson 2)
Omission • Jumbled Sentences • Gap-fills
10 Omission Sets (selected lines)
Omission Set 1
- Mandela was sworn _____ as the first black President.
- He pledged _____ liberating his people from poverty.
- The ceremony took place _____ Pretoria.
- People of all races came _____ celebrate freedom.
- Leaders _____ many nations attended.
Omission Set 2
- Mandela spent 27 years _____ prison.
- He fought _____ equality and justice.
- Courage is not the absence _____ fear.
- True courage means triumphing _____ it.
- Freedom belongs _____ every person.
Omission Set 3
- South Africa had suffered _____ decades under apartheid.
- People were divided _____ race.
- Mandela dreamed _____ a united nation.
- He believed unity was stronger _____ hatred.
- His leadership brought peace _____ the country.
Omission Set 4
- Mandela addressed the nation _____ hope and pride.
- His words inspired millions _____ the world.
- He thanked those _____ fought for freedom.
- The day marked the end _____ oppression.
- It was the beginning _____ democracy.
Omission Set 5
- Mandela dedicated his life _____ serving his people.
- He believed education was _____ powerful weapon.
- It could change _____ world.
- Even in prison, he studied _____ determination.
- Knowledge gave him strength _____ continue.
Omission Set 6
- He opposed both white _____ black domination.
- He wanted people to live _____ harmony.
- He wished to build a nation _____ fairness.
- Equality must be given _____ all.
- His dream lives _____ today.
Omission Set 7
- Thousands gathered _____ witness the ceremony.
- Joy was seen _____ every face.
- The atmosphere was filled _____ hope.
- Mandela stood _____ dignity and grace.
- It was a victory _____ justice.
Omission Set 8
- Mandela learned discipline _____ his childhood.
- He was influenced _____ African heroes.
- Their stories taught him _____ courage.
- He vowed to fight _____ freedom.
- His resolve never weakened _____ hardship.
Omission Set 9
- Democracy requires respect _____ all people.
- Mandela believed no person is born _____ hating others.
- Love comes more naturally _____ humans.
- Leaders must act _____ responsibility.
- Freedom cannot exist _____ unity.
Omission Set 10
- Mandela called _____ peace and reconciliation.
- He urged people _____ forgive the past.
- Hatred creates walls _____ people.
- Forgiveness builds bridges _____ hearts.
- His message remains relevant _____ today.
10 Jumbled Sentences
- nation / he / united / a / build / wanted / to
- freedom / South Africa / historic / became / day / a / for
- believed / courage / absence / of / not / was / fear / Mandela
- were / many / world / leaders / present
- apartheid / divided / for / people / decades
- nation / hopes / new / of / the / symbolised / the / ceremony
- equality / fought / justice / Mandela / for / and
- all / freedom / deserved / believed / Mandela / that
- prison / in / years / many / spent / he
- honoured / world / leader / the / as / great / was / Mandela
10 Gap-Fill Questions
- Mandela believed that courage was not the _____ of fear.
- South Africa celebrated the end of _____ on 10 May 1994.
- Mandela became the first black _____ of South Africa.
- He spent 27 years in _____ for opposing apartheid.
- The inauguration took place in the Union Buildings at _____.
- Mandela wanted a nation free from both black and white _____.
- He believed that no person is born _____ another person.
- True freedom means respecting the freedom of _____.
- The ceremony was attended by leaders of many _____.
- Mandela called his people to move forward with courage and _____.

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