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प्रश्न
Each sentence below contains an error. Identify and remove the error and rewrite the sentence correctly. One example has been given below.
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*The population of China is greater than India. The population of China is greater than that oflndia. (Explanation: China's population is not greater than India, but India's population) |
1. *Saeed runs quicker than Johnson.
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2. *The faster land animal in the world is the cheetah.
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3. *Our house is bigger than your.
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4. *On an average, people in cities earn more money than that living in villages.
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5. *His grade is the same than mine.
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6. *Ranvir is slightly taller as Javed.
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7. *Developed countries consume twice more resources as developing countries.
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8. *The clock tower is most prominent landmark in this area.
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उत्तर
- Saeed runs more quickly than Johnson.
- No other land animal in the world is faster than the cheetah.
- Our house is bigger than yours.
- On an average, people in cities earn more money than those in villages.
- His grade is the same as (that of) mine.
- Ranvir is slightly taller than Javed.
- Developed countries consume twice as much resources as developing countries.
- The clock tower is the most prominent landmark in this area.
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Work with your partner and list the names of magazines that you know.
| Name of Magazine |
Now make as may sentences as you can from the table below to express your own opinions about the magazines you have listed. Write your sentences in your notebook.
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I think
I don't think |
(name of a magazine)
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contains |
less more fewer as much as many |
information news pictures advertisements advice fun |
Than as |
(name of another magazine) |
Note: You may add more information if you like
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When do we use (b) fewer than/ as many as?
Create some sentences, and try to work out the "rule".
Compare the two rockets shown below and complete the paragraph which follows.
| Helios | Selene | |
| Height | 20 metres | 25 metres |
| Weight | 15 tonnes | 18 tonnes |
| Diameter | 1 metre | 1 metre |
| Date of first launch | 1993 | 1991 |
| Payload capacity | 1 tonne | 1.1 tonne |
| Range | 3000 kms | 2300 kms |
The Selene, first launched in 1991, is five metres ____ (height) and three tonnes.__________ (weight) _________the Helios. The diameter of the Helios is
_____ the Selene. However, the payload capacity of the Helios is 1 tonne, which is 0.1 tonne_________ the Selene. Interestingly, the Heliios has a range of 3000 km, which is 700km_________ the Selene
Compare the items in the picture using -er, more, less or an irregular form. Use the word under the picture. You may write your answer in more than one way.
Compare the items in the picture using -er, more, less or an irregular form. Use the word under the picture. You may write your answer in more than one way.
Compare the items in the picture using -er, more, less or an irregular form. Use the word under the picture. You may write your answer in more than one way.
Compare the items in the picture using -er, more, less or an irregular form. Use the word under the picture. You may write your answer in more than one way.
Compare the items in the picture using -er, more, less or an irregular form. Use the word under the picture. You may write your answer in more than one way.
Compare the items in the picture using -er, more, less or an irregular form. Use the word under the picture. You may write your answer in more than one way.
Compare the items in the picture using -er, more, less or an irregular form. Use the word under the picture. You may write your answer in more than one way.
Compare the items in the picture using -er, more, less or an irregular form. Use the word under the picture. You may write your answer in more than one way.
Avoiding Repetition
The comparisons below involve some unnecessary repetition. Cross out
any unnecessary word, to avoid repetition.
| I can run faster than Asha can run. I can run faster than Asha can. I can run faster than Asha. |
1. Today, Asia has far less forest cover than Asia had in the past.
2. The questions in the Physics test weren't as easy as the questions in the Maths test.
3. The population oflndia is rising more quickly than the population of China.
4. Children were reading more in 1990 than they are reading now.
5. Children now spend far more time watching TV than they spend reading books.
Now complete the sentences below
1. The harder I work,
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2. The older you become,
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3. The more he earns,
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4. The sooner she realizes her mistake,
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5. The faster our team scores,
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Study the following sentences
| Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. The Pacific is the deepest of all the oceans in the world. The Nile is the longest river in the world. |
Now make similar sentences about the following. Use your general knowledge and imagination.
1. Diamonds __________________________________________
2. The Himalayas __________________________________________
3. The Ganga __________________________________________
4. Leh __________________________________________
5. The Taj Mahal __________________________________________
6. Kolkata __________________________________________
7. Jupiter __________________________________________
8. The elephant __________________________________________
9. Mt.Everest __________________________________________
10. Russia __________________________________________
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What adjectives/words are used to here to show - shape, size temperature?
