English with Sathish!

I. Choose the right pattern. 1) The wall collapsed. A. SV         B. SVO                     C. SVIODO 2) During the war, many people lost their homes. A. SVO         B. SVIODO             C. ASVO 3) I promised the children a trip to the zoo. A. SVO           B. SVDOIO            C. SVIODO 4) In 1998, Frank moved to London. A. ASVA             B. ASVO                 C. SVIODO 5. Pooja hired a bicycle. A. SV            B. SVO                    C. SVA Write two sentences for each pattern  1. SV 2. SVO 3. SVC 4. SVA 5. SVOC 6. SVIODO 7. ASV 8. SVAA Answers: I. Choose the right pattern. 1. SV 2. ASVO 3. SVIODO 4. ASVA 5. SVO Writ...

  Reported speech (Direct and Indirect Speech) There are two main types of speech:                                                              *  Direct speech * Indirect (Reported Speech)      Direct speech states the exact words of the person.      Reported speech is the words of speaker from the other person. Change of Reporting Verb The Jones said, “Have you understood the concept?”                 In this sentence, the word “said” is the reporting verb. The reporting verb has to be changed according to the type of sentence while transforming the sentence into reported speech. Statement      Said to – told      Said – said Interrogative – asked Imperative – orde...

                  Rapunzel               I'm Rapunzel. I'm a German fairy. I was locked in a tower for 18 years. I had a 70 feet long hair. I have donated my remaining hair to a wig maker for cancer patients. I spend my time in painting, cooking and brushing my hair. I'm proficient in literature. I'm also talented in music, baking and astronomy. I'm clever, kind and playful at the same time. I'm a little innocent too. But I'm not afraid to stand up for myself or others.              My dear girls, be tough to the trouble makers. Take courage and march towards success. 

  Let's compare two things. 1 . Which is faster? A train or a plane? A plane is faster than a train. Which is cheaper? Gold or Silver? Silver is cheaper than gold. Which is larger? City or village? City is larger than village . Which is bigger? A sea or an ocean? An ocean is bigger than a sea. Which is taller? A giraffe or a camel? A giraffe is taller than a camel.  Let's compare three things. A donkey - a horse - an elephant (strong)   A donkey is strong. A horse is stronger than a donkey. An elephant is the strongest. Town - city - village (quiet) City is quiet Town is quieter than city Village is the quietest  Istanbul - Moscow - London (populated) London is a populated city Moscow is more populated than London Istanbul is the most populated city Windy weather - warm weather - rainy weather (good) Windy weather is good. Rainy weather is better than windy weather. Warm weather is the best.  Ocean - river - lake (deep) Lake is a deep waterbody. River is deeper ...

 You are Ganesh/Gayathri  Head boy/Head girl, of your school. Write a notice for your school notice board informing the students about the ‘Fancy Fete’ that is going to be organised in your school campus on the 10th of next month. Notice St. Thomas the Apostle Matriculation School "Fancy Fete" 1 December 2020 Our school is always concerned about bringing out the talents of students. A Fancy dress competition will be organized in the school campus on 10 th of this month. Students may dress up with creativity and theme but decency and decorum has to be followed. Prizes will be awarded to the top three contestants. Students are encouraged to participate and win prizes.   Ganesh, Head boy.

  You are the Secretary of Park Circus Residents Welfare Association. Write a notice to inform the residents of your colony of a Meditation program under the guidance of Dr. P. Ranjit with a view to understanding the self better. The program is exclusively for the residents It will be conducted on the second Saturday of the following month from 7.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. at the children’s park nearby . Notice Park Circus Residents Welfare Association "Meditation Programme" 3 December 2020 Understanding oneself is the best way to lead a happy life and successful career. A Meditation programme will be organised on this topic for the welfare of the residents of our colony. It will be conducted by Dr. Ranjit, a renowned psychologist on the second Saturday of the following month from 7.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. The venue is the children’s park nearby. All the residents are requested to participate and be benefitted.   BBBB, Secretary, Park Circus Residents Welfare Associati...

 You are the school monitor, of Modern Matriculation School, Villupuram. Your school Principal has requested you to inform the students about a trip to Yercaud for 3 days. Prepare a notice giving the details such as date of journey, mode of transportation, amount , dress code etc. Notice Modern Matriculation School, Villupuram A Trip to Yercaud 3 December 2020 A trip is organized to Yercaud by our school management. This trip is from 9 th December to 11 th December. Students are requested to pay Rupees 2000/- for the trip and the mode of transportation will be train. Students have to bring two sets of uniform and they may also bring a sweater. Food will be provided. Students those who wish to join the trip are asked to register their names to the school monitor by 7 th of this month.   AAAA, School Monitor