English with Sathish!

 Nagarajan and Dhanalakshmi want to buy a new house. They have come to see a  house for sale. Complete the conversation below by adding a, an or the.  Nagarajan : Well, here we are, No.8, Kaveri Street. I think this is the house we saw online. What do you think of the location? Dhanalakshmi : It is in a nice neighbourhood. And it’s close to the railway station. Nagarajan : And the bus stop is not too far away. Dhanalakshmi : How many rooms are there? Nagarajan : There are three rooms, a kitchen and a balcony. Dhanalakshmi : There is a lawn behind the house, right? Nagarajan : That’s right. The lawn is actually quite large. Did you see any photos of the living room, online? What does it look like? Dhanalakshmi : The living room looks great. It looks bright and airy. It has a nice view of the   hills. But the kitchen looks a little small. Nagarajan : And, I remember you said there isn’t a store room, right? Dhanalakshmi :

  Few articles are missing in the given passage. Edit the passage given below by adding  suitable articles wherever necessary.             My neighbourhood is a very interesting place. My house is located in an apartment building downtown near many stores and offices. There is  a small supermarket across street, where my family likes to go shopping. There is also a post office and a bank near our home. In our neighbourhood there is a small, Green Park where my friends and I like to play on weekends and holidays. There is a small pond near the park and there are many ducks in the park. We always have a great time. In addition there is an elementary school close to our home where my little brother studies in the third grade. There are so many things to see and do in my neighbourhood that’s why I like it. It’s really a great  place.

    I am Every Woman ( Rakhi Nariani Shirke)               The poem talks about the multifaceted nature of women. Woman is born beautiful. Her beauty lies both inwardly and outwardly. She remains the symbol of power and strength. She risks her life for the sake of her family and beloved ones. Woman is real and honest and never fake in words and actions. She foresees “the summer of life’’, that is, the hard days to come even in prosperous phase so as to continue the journey smoothly. She is the source of encouragement to the people all around. She is incomparable in all walks of life. She is devoid of any fear. She is unwavering in her faith and belief in spite of the troubles she faces in her life. She thinks that persistence is the key to everything.  She is like a lioness so it is better not to tease her. Never try to misbehave with her and she will not take it lightly. If one tries to play with her self-respect, she will eliminate him. She is the woman of today so love her and resp

 Zig Zag                             - Asha Nehemiah Introduction          "Zig Zag" is an amusing story which narrates the commotion caused when a new pet arrives home. The story is humorous and it makes an interesting reading. Somu's Request          Dr. Ashok. T. Krishnan is a child specialist and he had a friend named Somu from the same profession. Somu requested Mr. Krishnan to take care of his pet, Zig Zag as the former was leaving to Alaska. In Somu's words, Zig Zag was the most harmless, unusual and lovable pet. Zig zag - Strange and Skilled          Though it is said that Zig Zag could sing and talk in twenty one different languages, it did not utter even a single word. The children of the house offered fruits and nuts to make the bird speak but in vain. Cook Visu who brought Zig Zag consoled the children saying that Zig Zag might take some time to speak as it was a new atmosphere. Zig Zag - A nuisance          Zig Zag placed the pieces of fruits a