What is a Figure of Speech?A word or expression that is not used with its original meaning but in an imaginative way to make a special effect is known as a figure of speech.Importance of Figures of Speech: They enhance beauty of our written expressions.They add flavor to the writing and make it more enjoyable for the readers. Classification...
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Non -Finite Forms
The infinitive, the Participle & the Gerund*A verb that is limited by the person and number of the subject is called a finite verb.Example: He goes to school.Here the verb goes has he as its subject and it agrees with it.So goes is a finite verb.* A verb that is not limited by person and number is called a non- finite verb.Example: He...
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Reported Speech
Direct & Indirect NarrationWe may often be required to report what we have heard somewhere. There are two ways of doing so:1.Reproduce the actual words of the speaker.2.Give the gist of that person speech in our own words.Example: Ram said," I am very happy today" ...
Sunday, September 12, 2021
The Power of Knowledge
Let's read about some great inventions:Human beings are inquisitive, observer and experimental by nature.This has made them learn more about different things.This knowledge earlier passed on orally from one generation to the next.After sparing so much time on this process,...
Sunday, August 29, 2021
Practice Work sheet 2
Action Words Ex.1 Underline verbs in the following sentences. Also write whether action, being or possession 1. Ruma is an introvert . _________2.We love reading...
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Practice Worksheet-1 ( grammar)
Present Simple( Indefinite Tense)Q.1 Fill in the blanks with the simple present tense of the verb given in the bracket.1. It _____ heavily in our state.( rain).2.Meena and Viram_______ badminton together.( play)\3.My watch ______ thirty seconds a day.( lose) 4.Anu _____ her work sincerely.( do) 5.These girls _____music everyday.( play)6....
Saturday, August 7, 2021
Active and Passive Voice
A transitive verb has two voices:1.Active Voice2.Passive Voice* When the subject of a verb also performs the action named in the verb, the verb is said to be in the active voice.Example: Lata obeys the teacher.In the above sentence, the subject of the verb ( Lata) also performs the action named in the verb( obeys). So this sentence is said to be in...
