Class 8 English Unit 3: Reading II:How to Wash CLothes in a Washing Machine & Grammar II: Interrogatives

 

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Reading II: How to Wash Clothes in a Washing Machine

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Vocabulary

a.      Appliance /əˈplaɪəns/ (Noun) - a device for specific tasks

b.     Laundry ˈlɔːndri/ (Noun) - clothes to wash

c.      Garment /ˈɡɑːrmənt/ (Noun) - clothing item

d.     Fabrics /ˈfæbrɪks/ (Noun) - knitted textile material

e.      Dump /dʌmp/ (Verb/Noun)- discard or disposal site 

f.       Overload /ˈoʊvərˌloʊd/, (Noun/Verb)- excessive load or burden 

g.     Detergent /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/ (Noun)- cleansing agent  

h.     Manual/ˈmænjuəl/, (Adjective/Noun)- done by hand

i.       Agitate /ˈædʒɪˌteɪt/ (Verb)- disturb or upset 

j.       Tumbles /ˈtʌmbəlz/, (Verb/Noun)- falls suddenly 

k.     Delicate /ˈdɛlɪkət/, (Adjective)- fine or intricate 

l.       Sanitize/ˈsænɪˌtaɪz/, (Verb)- clean and hygienic

m.   Shrink /ʃrɪŋk/ (Verb)- become smaller

n.     Mold/moʊld/ (Noun/Verb)- fungus or shape in it

A.   Match the words in column A with their meanings in column B. (Answers only)

Column A	Column B
a.      appliance	a device designed to perform a specific task
b.     agitate	to make something move around by shaking
c.      shrink	to squeeze
d.     detergent	a water-soluble cleansing substance
e.      dump	to deposit in a careless way
f.       mold	fungus

B.    Answer these questions. (Answers only)                             

a.      A washing machine is a home appliance for washing clothes.

b.     I think it is necessary to separate the laundry to prevent damage while washing.

c.      The user can minimize the cleanness of clothes by checking the care label of clothes.

d.     The clothes are not washed well which is the effect of overloading.

e.       We should clean a washing machine regularly to maximize its function.

f.       I think it is useful for us because it provides important tips for operating and handling the washing machine.

Grammar II: Reported Speech (Interrogatives)

Change the following questions into reported speech. (Answers only)

a.      Pawan asked me if I was going to the store.

b.     Pallavi asks if my sister is coming to the party.

c.      Sophi asked me if I liked pizza.

d.     Siddhartha asked Rani if her cat liked to chase mice.

e.      The guest inquired if it was raining outside.

f.       The teacher asked if I had finished my homework.

g.     My mom asked if I was feeling well.

h.     My friend asked if my boss expected me to work overtime that day.

i.       Smita wanted to know whether my favorite color was purple.

j.       The boss asked if I had seen the news that morning.    

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