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प्रश्न
When we compare two nouns, we use comparative adjectives. When we compare more than two nouns, we use superlative adjectives.
For Example. –
a. Milind is taller than John.
b. Zakir is the tallest of the three brothers.
Look at the following sentence and observe the changes in the sentence. Discuss the changes and note your responses:
Anne is the brightest girl in class.
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उत्तर
In the third sentence, the superlative form of the adjective (brightest) is used because there is a comparison between more than two nouns.
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fill in the blank using the correct form of the word given.
Ramesh ____________ on his desk in impatience.
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The above line contain a human characteristic ‘dancing’ given to something non - human, ‘angels’. The Figure of Speech used in the line is called ‘Personification’. - ‘To believe is to know that
Everyday is a new beginning’. - To believe is to know ______ life is a gift
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Find from the poem three other examples of Epigram.
- ______________________________
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knew no bounds
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We lack the confidence to see ourselves as developed nations.
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- as white as ______
- as green as ______
- as red as ______
- as blue as ______
- as black as ______
- as bright as ______
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rich (city)
Complete the following idioms using the appropriate colour term.
a ______ list (a list of defaulters).
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______ of the students have passed the exam.
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Look at the pictures. Pick out the right preposition and fill in the speech bubbles given below.
| between | down from | onto | inside | on | in front of | over |
Transform the following sentence as instructed.
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A ______ of grapes.
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Fill in the blank with the opposite of the word given in bracket.
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Write the correct punctuation mark that best complete the sentence.
What did you want to eat for lunch ___
Connect the compound words and create a new word.
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Give the correct verb form for the following sentence.
You ________ (make) lunch.
See and write what they were doing.
While I was writing, he ______.
Form new words with appropriate suffixes.
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Choose the correct verb form to the following sentence.
You _________ a beautiful painting.
Rewrite the sentence with punctuation mark.
where is my cat
Match the adjective with the appropriate picture.
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brave |
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shady |
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long |
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spicy |
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sweet |
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fast |
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wind
Add appropriate question tag to the following sentence.
They experiment with various ways to improve air quality.
Add appropriate question tag to the following sentence.
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Complete the sentence with the correct tense form of the verb in bracket.
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Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb given in the bracket.
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Read what these people say and rewrite as sentence.
I am learning English.
Jayan ______
Change the following sentence into Passive Voice.
Please open the door.
Frame illustrative sentence to distinguish the meaning of the word in the following cluster.
patients – patience – patents
Frame illustrative sentence to distinguish the meaning of the word in the following cluster.
scraping – scrapping – scrubbing
Look at the following complex sentence. Circle(bold) the Main clause and underline the Subordinate clause.
I believe that all men are basically good.
Find out the antonym of the underlined word in each of the following sentence.
The anticipation of this imagined separation only increases their fondness for the calf.
Underline the gerund in the following sentence.
Jessie enjoys bothering others.
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Transform the following sentence as per the given instruction.
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Make smaller words using the letters in the given word. (At least 5 words)
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Find the meaning of the following from a good dictionary:
radicals
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Write compound word using the picture.
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Read the following sentence and frame at least two relevant questions.
I learnt a great many new words that day.
Write compound word using the pictures.
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Write compound word using the pictures.
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