Class 10 English Unit 10: Grammar- I: Tense Writing I: Paragraph Writing

 

Grammar- I: Tense

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A.        Complete the text below with the present perfect or present perfect continuous tense of verbs in the brackets. (Answers only)

Kaski, Pokhara

21^st August

Hi Nima!

Just a quick note from Pokhara. We have been here for two days now. We have been staying in a hotel in Lakeside since we arrived. By now, we have already visited many places of interest here. I feel excited to be here. We have not been to Sarangkot yet. We plan to go there too. I have always wished to go paragliding. I have convinced my parents of this.

How have you spent your holidays? I guess you have visited your grandparents. Please have a great time. We will have great fun back at school.

With love,

Nirjala

 

Quiz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2pfPv8Ym6o 

 

B.         Complete the sentences below with the present perfect or present perfect continuous tense of the verbs given in brackets.

a.      Siddhartha has learned to drive just in ten years!

b.     It has been raining all summer. There are floods and landslides in many places.

c.      Palden: You must have finished the book. I think you have been reading it  

     since last week.

Ricky: No,  I have not finished it yet actually. I started it just yesterday.

d.     What have you been cooking for a long?

e.      You have promised to help me many times. You need to help me today.

f.       The children have their exams next week. So, they have been preparing a lot.

g.     The film is wonderful. You have not watched it yet.

h.     Sitaram has been painting his house all day. He has not finished it yet.

i.       Finally, they have fixed the leakage in their roof.

j.       I'm so tired now. I have been working hard lately.

 

Quiz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJALJJElV3w 

Writing I: Paragraph Writing

A.   Read the following paragraph about a popular footballer and answer the questions. (Answers only)

a.         Which sentence is the topic sentence of the paragraph?

The topic sentence of the paragraph is: 'English footballer David Beckham became a popular player in the late 1990s.'

b.        Are the other sentences related to the topic sentence?

Yes, the other sentences are related to the topic sentence. They provide additional information about David Beckham's popularity career progress, skills, and leadership qualities.

c.         Which sentence concludes the paragraph?

The concluding sentence of this paragraph is: 'He is still loved by many even after his retirement.'' 

d.        Are the topic and concluding sentences similar or different?  

They are similar in the sense that both of them indicate the same expression and idea regarding the popularity of David Beckham. 

 

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1J9ZPVydrc&t=19s 

 

B.       Write a similar paragraph about your favorite player. Mark the topic, supporting, and concluding sentences in your paragraph.

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. Supporting Sentences: His exceptional skills on the field, including his dribbling, vision, and goal-scoring ability, have earned him numerous accolades and awards. Messi has won the Ballon d'Or multiple times and has set numerous records, such as becoming the all-time top scorer for both FC Barcelona and the Argentina national team. Additionally, his dedication and sportsmanship make him a role model for aspiring athletes around the world. Messi's impact on football and his remarkable achievements have solidified his legacy as a true icon of the sport.

Topic Sentence: Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time.

Concluding Sentence: Messi's impact on football and his remarkable achievements have solidified his legacy as a true icon of the sport.

 

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