Class 12 English Unit 5: Education Grammar: Connectives Language Development Section

 

Grammar: Connectives

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A.    Study the following sentences and underline the connectives.

a. Although she spoke very fast, I understood what she meant to say.
b. In spite of her hard labor, she failed her exam.
c. Though he had all the required qualifications, he did not get the job.
d. Despite having all the qualifications, he did not get the job.

B.     Join the following pairs of sentences twice, using although/though/even though and despite/in spite of as in the example.

Example:   Nepali people have limited income. They are very happy.

a.      Although Nepali people have limited income, they are happy.

b.     Nepali people are happy in spite of their limited income.

a.      He is a millionaire. He lives in a simple house.

a.      Although he is a millionaire, he lives in a simple house.

           ii.      Despite being a millionaire, he lives in a simple house.

b.     The weather was extremely bad. The pilot landed the plane safely.

             i.      In spite of extremely bad weather, the pilot landed the plane safely.

           ii.      Although the weather was extremely bad, the pilot landed the plane safely.

c.      We study in the same college. We hardly see each other.

             i.      Despite studying in the same college, we hardly see each other.

           ii.      Although we study in the same college, we hardly see each other.

d.     It rained heavily. We enjoyed our holiday.

             i.      Although it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday.

           ii.      In spite of the heavy rain, we enjoyed our holiday.

e.      I had an umbrella. I got wet in the rain.

             i.      Despite having an umbrella, I got wet in the rain.

           ii.      Although I had an umbrella, I got wet in the rain.

f.       I was really tired. I could not sleep for a moment.

             i.      Although I was really tired, I could not sleep for a moment.

           ii.      I couldn’t sleep despite being very tired.

g.     She has a very good accent in English. She failed the interview of a newsreader.

             i.      Despite having a very good accent in English, she failed the interview of a newsreader.

           ii.      Although she has a very good accent in English, she failed the interview of a newsreader.

h.     Lhasa has extremely cold weather in winter. Millions of tourists go there in January.

             i.      Millions of tourists go to Lhasa in January, even though it has extremely cold weather in winter.

           ii.      Despite having extremely cold weather in winter, millions of tourists go to Lhasa in January.

i.       He was badly injured in the first round of the boxing match. He was victorious in the third round.

             i.      In spite of being badly injured in the first round of the boxing match, he was victorious in the third round.

           ii.      Although he was badly injured in the first round of the boxing match, he was victorious in the third round.

C.     Complete each sentence in an appropriate way.

a.      He passed the exam although he hadn’t prepared well.

b.     She climbed the mountain in spite of her leg injury.

c.      He did not give any alms to the beggars even though he earned a lot.

d.     In spite of his poor eyesight, he is conducting online courses.

e.      She does not go to parties, though she is very sociable.

f.       He could not pass the test, in spite of his ten attempts.

g.     He refused to eat anything despite having an appetite.

h.     He could not score good grades in the SEE exams in spite of his hard with private coaching.

i.       She accepted the job although she couldn’t meet her salary expectation.

j.       Even though we had planned everything carefully, we could not complete our mission.

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D.    According to the speaker, “Education is not just about learning, it is about learning to use ourselves”. Do you agree with the speaker? Give your reasons

Yes, I agree with this statement "Education is not just about learning, it is about learning to use ourselves" encapsulates a profound perspective on the true essence of education. Beyond the acquisition of knowledge and information, education is a transformative journey that empowers individuals to harness their inner potential and apply it in meaningful ways. It underscores the idea that education is not merely a passive process of absorbing facts and figures but an active exploration of one's abilities, values, and purpose in life.

In essence, education should equip individuals with the tools to navigate the complexities of the world and to make informed choices that align with their unique talents and aspirations. It encourages self-discovery, critical thinking, and personal growth, emphasizing the development of not only cognitive skills but also emotional intelligence, creativity, and adaptability. Ultimately, the statement reminds us that education is a lifelong endeavor that enables us to not only understand the world around us but also to better understand ourselves, fostering a deeper connection between our knowledge and our capacity to make a positive impact on the world.

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