Sushovan Pal

1. Rita said, “I get up early every morning.” → Rita said that she got up early every morning. (Note: In formal reported speech, "get" changes to "got," but if the habit is still true, "gets" or "gets up" can be used for reported facts. However, standard rules often use backshift.) 2. The science teacher said, “Three multiplied by three is nine.” → The science teacher said that three multiplied by three is nine. (No backshift needed for universal truths.) 3. The traveller said, “India is a very beautiful country.” → The traveller said that India was a very beautiful country. (Backshift is standard, but if the fact is still true, "is" can be used.) 4. Meena said, “It is hot outside.” → Meena said that it was hot outside. 5. The historian said, “The Sepoy Mutiny took place in 1857.” → The historian said that the Sepoy Mutiny had taken place in 1857. (Backshift: "took" → "had taken.") 6. Riya s...

  Page-30 Underline the adjectives and write what kind they are.   1.   Which   story did you like the most in   this   book?    -  Which  – Interrogative adjective    -  This  – Demonstrative adjective   2. I heard   some   stories from   my   grandfather about the haunted houses in   our   town.    -  Some  – Adjective of quantity    -  My  – Possessive adjective    -  Our  – Possessive adjective   3.   This   fence needs to be painted.    -  This  – Demonstrative adjective   4.   Certain   television shows are very informative.    -  Certain  – Adjective of quantity   5.   Whose   bag is this?    -  Whose ...

    ### ✅ **Let's Practise – Personal and Possessive Pronouns**   **Fill in the blanks with appropriate personal and possessive pronouns. Mention their antecedents too.** > Dear Swati  > Thank **you (antecedent: Swati)** for inviting **me (antecedent: speaker/writer)** to your birthday next Sunday. A friend of **mine (antecedent: speaker/writer)** is going to visit next week. Is it okay if **I (antecedent: speaker/writer)** bring my friend to your party? **I (antecedent: speaker/writer)** am sure **they (antecedent: Swati and others at the party)** will have lots of fun on your birthday. Have you invited that cousin of **yours (antecedent: Swati)** who plays the guitar? **I (antecedent: speaker/writer)** would love to listen to him playing the guitar.  > I am really looking forward to this party of **yours (antecedent: Swati)**.  > With love,  > Sam   ### ✅ **Let's Practise – Demonstrative Pronouns or Adjecti...

  Let's Practise (Page 2) Fill in the blanks with indefinite articles. Put × where no article is required. 1.    I bought a book, an eraser and a file from × shop. 2.    Kalijai is a small island in × Lake Chilka. 3.    Mina caught a bad cold last night. 4.    It is a pity that Runa failed to get a prize this year. 5.    Please obtain a residential certificate from a councillor or an M.L.A. or an M.P. 6.    My uncle who teaches in a university is an honest man. 7.    × school rules must be followed. 8.    Possessing a good dictionary is essential for × every student. Let's Practise (Page 4) 1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles. Put × where no article is required. a. The moon goes around the earth and × earth goes around the sun. b. The sun is at the centre of our solar system. c. France and the UK are located on either side of the English...

 

    1.        People in the past chose to live near ______ bodies to grow their own food. (water) 2.        Civilisation is the stage when humans seek more than ______ needs and live an organised life. (basic) 3.        Civilisation refers to a complex human society characterised by advanced social, ______ and technological development. (cultural) 4.        A civilisation involves a large population living in ______ communities or cities. (organised) 5.        Civilisations have a system of ______, laws, and institutions. (government) 6.        Civilisations often share a common ______, religion, and cultural traditions. (language) 7.        The development of ______ was a major advancement in early civilisations. (agriculture) 8.     ...