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In groups of four , use the language used in Question 5 to give advice in the following situations : 

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Problem 1: My parents don’t give me any pocket money. This embarrasses me when I’m with my friends.
Advice: Try to explain the situation to your parents with a cool mind. Don’t argue with them. They will understand your needs. After all, they are your parents.
Problem 2: I stole some money from my mother’s purse. I feel very guilty, and I don’t know what to do.
Advice: It is good that you are realizing your blunder. It is best to tell everything to your mother and say sorry. She will love you even more for your honesty.
Problem 3: I lied to my friend. This has spoils our friendship. I would like to make amends, but I don’t know how.
Advice: The best way is to talk to your friend to clear confusion. Say sorry to him. Your friendship will be stronger from now on.

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अध्याय 6.4: Life Skills - Exercise [पृष्ठ १३१]

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सीबीएसई English Communicative - Main Course Book Interact in English [English] Class 9
अध्याय 6.4 Life Skills
Exercise | Q 6 | पृष्ठ १३१

संबंधित प्रश्न

Now that you have enjoyed reading the story, answer the following question by choosing the correct option
Why did the grandmother touch her granddaughter's feet?


Answer the following question:

When Mr. Bramble came to know that he was to become a father what were some of the names he decided upon? Why?


Answer the following question:

Why was Mrs. Bramble upset when she came to hear that Bill had decided not to fight?


Answer the following questions:
How does the brook ‘sparkle’?


Answer the following question.

What is a 'refrain' in a poem? What effect does it create?


On the basis of your reading of the poem, complete the following table.

Stages in the life of the poet Activities Consequences
Youth eating toffees
____________
 ____________
Adulthood ____________ gazing at the dentist in despair.

On the basis of your understanding of the poem, answer the following question
by ticking the correct choice.

The tone of the narrator is one of ____________.


Answer the following question.

"If you got a tooth, you got a friend", what do you understand from the line?


In Units 1 and 2 you learnt and practised the skill of deducing the meanings of new words by using other words in the given context. Now use that skill to deduce the meanings of words in the article you have read. Here is an example. 

(a) They are solitary creatures with the exception of the mothers and calves and breeding pairs, although they sometimes congregate at bathing places. 

Deduce the meanings of the following words from the passage you have just read, using other words in the context to help you. Copy and complete the following : 

Word Words/clues that helped me what I think the word means what the dictionary says were you (✓) (tick mark) or (x)
confined         
ranged         
overlapping         
bobbing         
olfactory         
aggregation         
plummeting         
mortality         
vulnerable         
poached         

Choose one suitable word from the given options to complete the paragraph.

It’s in (a)_____middle of (b)_____night on (c)_____edge of the world. On the fringes of civilization, where man and beast have barely left (d) _____mark, 12 people are sleeping in small nylon tents pitched in the scant shelter of (e)_____mountains. The camp is at (f)_____mercy of the elements, (g)_____are volunteers who have set up camp to help gather (h)_____ information on (i)_____the snow leopard population. These conservationists have had very (j)_____or no scientific training. They, along with (k)_____guides intend to assess (l)_____ snow leopards habitat in (m)_______ Altai region, Siberia.

(A) (i) x (ii) a (iii) an (iv) the
(B) (i) the (ii) some (iii) a (iv) one
(C) (i) a (ii) an (iii) the (iv) x
(D) (i) their's (ii) their (iii) his (iv) our
(E) (i) a (ii) x (iii) the (iv) some
(F) (i) x (ii) a (iii) an (iv) the
(G) (i) This (ii) There (iii) That (iv) These
(H) (i) some (ii) few (iii) x (iv) a few
(I) (i) x (ii) a (iii) an (iv) the
(J) (i) a little (ii) few (iii) some (iv) little
(K) (i) there (ii) their (iii) they're (iv) these
(L) (i) the (ii) a (iii) an (iv) x
(M) (i) an (ii) a (iii) x (iv) the

Comparing Quantities
Study the following graph depicting major exports from Medland in the
current year.

 

Write a short report on major exports from Medland this year compared with the last year.  Use words from the box above. Divide your report into two paragraphs as indicated: 

Medland’s Export Trends

 On the whole, Medland exported slightly less this year than the last year. Concerning foodstuffs,
_________________________________________________________________
As regards non-edible goods,_____________________________________________


Massive poaching in the past two years has wiped out the entire tiger population at one of the tiger reserves in India,' claims an investigation report. 
Study the information in 7 and 8 and notice how the number of tigers are falling. Using the information, write a paragraph in about 150 words on Project Tiger. 


After reading the information given in Question 8, complete the table given below by filling in the blank spaces. 

Sub species Countries Estimated    Population
Minimum Maximum
P .t. altaica Amur (a)…………………………………………….. (b)……… (c)………
Royal Bengal Tiger India (d)……… (e)………
P. t. corbetti
(Indo­Chinese tiger)
China (f)………… 40
P. t. sumatrae
(Sumatran Tiger)
(g)…………………………………. 400 (h)…………

Will and Shall

Look at this cartoon which shows the difference in the use of present continuous and will to express the future.
It’s Mike’s birthday on January 2nd.


Probability

The following statements express varying degrees of certainty. Look at the underlined modals in each of the statements. Then number the sentences in order of certainty. Mark the sentence No. 1 if it is most likely certain and the least likely as no. 5.

(a) The lady in the formal attire may be Mr. Chawla’s secretary. (a) ___________
(b) The foreigners accompanying him could be the (b) ___________ newly appointed interpreters
(c) The man in the safari talking to someone on the (c) ____________ cell phone mustbe Mr. Chawla.
(d) Mr. Chawla will be the chief guest. (d) ___________
(e) The people following him might be from the media. (e) ___________


Make five promises to your friend expressing your willingness to do something.
Use shall/will
e.g. I shall never be late to school.

Promises to Keep!

Did you Know?
One of the puzzling things in English is to know when to use shall and when to use will.

Whenever we desire to express some command, promise, threat or determination shall is used in the second and third person and will is used in the first person.

You shall receive your prize tomorrow, (promise)
He shall not enter the lab again, (determination)
I will reward her for her diligence, (promise)
I will report to the Principal if you don’t submit your homework, (threat)
I will never use abusive language, (determination)

Look at the following pair of sentences. Underline the modals and discuss why each one is used in that sentence.

e.g.
I must not take those pills. (I’m not allowed.)
I need not take those pills. (It is not compulsory but I may if I wish.)

1. (a) I can’t go to the meeting because I’m not a member.
(b) I needn’t go to the meeting if I don’t wish to.

2. (a) I can swim a length of the pool.
(b) I can swim in the pool on Saturdays.

3. (a) You ought to get a nice present for her.
(b) You have to get a nice present for her.

4. (a) Can I go to the toilet?
(b) May I be excused?

5. (a) I may come tomorrow if I have the time.
(b) I might come tomorrow but it’s going to be difficult.

Did you know?
Modals are a small group of verbs that are used to express possibility,
probability, capability, capacity, ability, obligation and predictions.
Some of the modals you learnt in this unit are
can
may
shall
could
might
should
Need, dare, had better are also modals.

Understanding Modals:
Modal Auxiliaries
A modal verb or auxiliary verb is a verb, which modifies another verb, so that
the modified verb has more intention in its expression. In essence the modal
verb expresses modality, the way in which something is being said.
The main modals are
Can: could; may: might; shall: should; will: would: must; ought to; need to;
have to.
The negative modals are
Couldn't; wouldn't; shouldn't; mustn't; needn't; oughtn't/ ought not to

Modal Examples Uses
Can/ can't

She can read and write

It can rain today

Can I borrow your pen?

Can you lend me your notes?

Can I carry your books?

ability

possibility /probability

seeking permission

request

offer

Could/ couldn't

Could I borrow your book?

Could you please help me with  this sum?

We could go for a picnic on Sunday

I think you could come first this time 

There was a time when I could  work round the clock.

seeking permission

request

suggestion

possibility/ probability

past ability

May

May I have some water?

May I help you?

May I shut the door?

India may become a super power by 2020.

May God bless you

request

offer

permission

possibility/ probability

wish/ desire

Might They might sell their house as they need the money. future possibility/ probability
Will /Won't

It is very cold so I will stay at home.

I will help you if you wish.

Will you look after my dog for a day?

It will rain tonight.

I will get you a shawl from Srinagar.

intention

offer

request

prediction

promise

Would/Wouldn't

Would you mind if I come over tonight?

Would five o'clock suit you?

Yes it would.

Would you pass the salt?

Would you come to my party?

Would you prefer tea or coffee?

permission

making arrangements

request

invitation

preference

 

 

Shall

Shall I help you?

Shall we meet at 3.00 pm outside Bakshi Stadium?

offer

making arrangements

Should

We should check the timings of the train.

You should listen to the advice of your elders.

recommended action

advice

Ought to

You ought to do your duty.

The bus ought to be here any minute

advice

probability

Must/mustn't

We must make a move now.

You mustn't tell lies.

obligation

necessity

Need

He need not go to the market.

You need to lose weight.

I need to get the groceries.

necessity

compulsion

insistence


Classification

Look at the table below, showing the different meanings of connectors. Put words from the box into the correct categories. Some have been done for you as examples.


Answer the following question by ticking the correct option. 

John Douglas had won quite a reputation for himself in Birlstone because of his __________________


Use the adjectives and prepositions from the box above to fill in the gaps below. Add eight sentences of your own.

  1. Mary is bad ________ Maths.
  2. Fruit is good ________ you.
  3. Ram was married ________ Beena for 10 years. They were very happy.
  4. This tool is more ________ planing wood.
  5. What good news! I’m so ________ you.
  6. He’s ________ her; she looks ill.
  7. She’s ashamed ________ her bad behaviour.
  8. They are fond ________ dancing.
  9. He was absent ________ the Science Club yesterday.
  10. He is sensitive ________ criticism.

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