*CONTRARY PROVERBS* 1 All good things come to those who wait. BUT Time and tide wait for no man. 2 The pen is mightier than the sword. BUT Actions speak louder than words. 3 Wise men think alike. BUT Fools seldom differ. 4The best things in life are free . BUT There's no such thing … Continue reading CONTRARY PROVERBS
Picture Composition
PICTURE COMPOSITION I have made this PowerPoint presentation for understanding how to write a Picture Composition. Do write your comments and thoughts below. Click on the link to know more.
Prepositions
Prepositions: Pre-position: A strategic word positioned after a noun or a pronoun and its object. Examples: The book is on the table. book: Noun; Table: object. On: preposition. is: linking verb. https://youtu.be/SlKdc3qf7c8 The ants get in your ear while you are asleep. ants: noun; ear :object. In: Preposition. your: modifier. Inside every cynical person, there … Continue reading Prepositions
JUST A MINUTE
Some interesting topics for Just A Minute. It is an activity that as an English teacher I have found very fascinating. The participant must start by repeating the topic, then continue speaking on it for a minute without pausing ( a minor pause for breath is allowed, the decision lies with the moderator), without repetition … Continue reading JUST A MINUTE
Prepositions
A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate Prepositions: The manager set ______the plan of operation in his diary. The boys set ____ work the moment the bell rang. The girls set _____their task in an unruffled manner. Winter set _____late this year, in the south. The judge set ______their decisions in an autocratic manner. The … Continue reading Prepositions
Conjunctions
Some insights Though/Although/Even though (Inspite of something)( Contrast) But (Contrasting Conjunctions) Even though I earn a lot of money every month I never seem to have any spare. Though more expensive, the new model is safer and more efficient. We didn't make any profit though nobody knows why. Harry is a great friend though we … Continue reading Conjunctions
Letter Writing
Ideas for letter Writing: Informal Write a letter to your friend thanking him or er for the gift you received on your birthday. Write a letter to your sister describing a family function that she could not attend. Write a letter to your friend telling her about a summer camp you attended during your vacation. … Continue reading Letter Writing
Adverbs
Examples of Adverbs; Varun spoke loudly. Anna will come tomorrow. Rashid ran upstairs. Ellen sings well. How much salt do you have? An Adverb is a word that modifies the meanings of a verb, an adjective or another adverb. Simple Adverbs are of different kinds. They are Adverbs of Place, of Manner, of Frequency, of … Continue reading Adverbs
Adverbs
Identify the adverbs and state their kind. She was taking her studies seriously for the first time in years. (Adverb of manner) The pilots trained daily. (Adverb of time) The man at the counter spoke very rudely to the customers.( Very: Adverb of degree, Rudely: Adverb of manner) The little boy seldom disobeys his parents.( … Continue reading Adverbs
Prepositions
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words: The answers are in bold. Shakespeare is known for his wisdom. Our new session will begin after the easter break. I saw my mother step into the storeroom. The manager was very sorry for the inconvenience. They galloped over the plains. On the boat they finally decided. In … Continue reading Prepositions
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