Class 10 English Unit 8: Grammar II: 'being' or 'having' in Passive Voice Writing II: Making Advertisement
Grammar II: 'being' or 'having' in Passive Voice
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqefeYkXWgo
A. Change the following sentences with passive voice using being or having.
a. Pooja hates people shouting at her in the street.
Pooja hates being shouted at in the street.
b. Jahagir can't stand beggars wiping his feet.
Jahagir can't stand having his feet wiped.
c. Our class teacher detests students flattering her.
Our class teacher detests being flattered.
d. The head teacher likes the teacher checking students' homework.
The head teacher likes having students' homework checked.
e. The actress does not mind journalists following her.
The actress does not mind being followed.
f. Rebica prefers people writing to her better than talking to her on the lines.
Rebica prefers being written to talking on the lines.
Quiz video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LMhtcBc9v8
Note: "Being" is used when the subject is undergoing an action or experiencing a state. It typically follows passive constructions or describes a state of being. And "Having" is used when the subject possesses or experiences something. It can indicate possession, experiences, or undergoing a process.
B. Change the following sentences into active voice.
a. A lot of books are stored online by various sites.
Various sites store a lot of books online.
b. Computers are repaired with a warranty here.
They repair computers with a warranty here.
c. Chinese is rarely spoken in our community.
People rarely speak Chinese in our community.
d. The criminal is thought to have fled to another country.
People think that the criminal has fled to another country.
e. It is believed that the film can spell the spectators.
People believe that the film can spell the spectators.
f. It is expected that the war is going to end soon.
People expect that the war is going to end soon.
g. She is supposed to be married.
They suppose that she is married.
h. I hate being kept waiting.
I hate people keeping me waiting.
i. She loves having her clothes praised.
She loves people praising her clothes.
j. The road is not very often used.
People do not use this road very often.
k. Ajima is never punished by teachers.
Teachers never punish Ajima.
l. Many accidents are caused by speeding.
Speeding causes many accidents.
Quiz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a89saMBZ66s&t=70s
Writing II: Making Advertisement
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCZKM-Wzvto
A. Imagine you are the head teacher of a school and your school has a vacancy for the post of Secondary Level English teacher. Write an advertisement for the post mentioning the required academic qualification, experience, deadline, and other necessary information.
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Vacancy Announcement Position: Secondary Level English Teacher Salary: As per
government scale Everest Academy is a reputed institution committed to providing quality education and fostering an environment that encourages the holistic development of students. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced English teacher to join our team and contribute to our mission of excellence in education. Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications Required:
Additional Information/Skills:
Application Process:
Application Deadline: Females and candidates from indigenous communities are encouraged to apply. Contact Information: |
B. Paraphrase the following text.
How to Paraphrase: Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiM0x0ApVL8
a. Women have traditionally been seen as mothers and homemakers and it is only in recent years that have been making significant inroads into the Job market. There is still a long way to go before they achieve complete equality with men but the situation has improved.
Traditionally, women have been considered mainly as mothers and homemakers. However, in recent years, they have begun to make significant progress in entering the job market. Although there is still much progress to be made before achieving full equality with men, the situation has notably improved. (Answer)
b. In the 1920s, an American academic, Elton Mayo researched the effects of the physical environment on the productivity of workers. The result, known as the Hawthorne Studies, named after the electrics company where it took place, showed that workers could be motivated to work harder by making small changes to the workplace, such as altering the lighting or the layout of a room.
In the 1920s, American academic Elton Mayo carried out research on how the physical work environment affects worker productivity. The findings, known as the Hawthorne Studies, were named after the electrical company where the research was conducted. The studies indicated that minor adjustments in the workplace, such as changing the lighting or room layout, could motivate workers to increase their productivity. (Answer)
Tips for Paraphrasing Text
a. Understand the Original Text: Read the text thoroughly to grasp the meaning. Ensure you understand the key points and the overall message.
b. Use Synonyms: Replace words and phrases with synonyms where appropriate. Be careful not to change the meaning of the text.
c. Change the Structure: Alter the sentence structure. This can include changing the order of information, breaking long sentences into shorter ones, or combining short sentences into a longer one.
d. Use Different Parts of Speech: Convert adjectives to adverbs, verbs to nouns, etc. For example, "strong command of the English language" can be changed to "proficiency in English."
e. Change the Voice: Switch between active and passive voice. For example, "students' progress through assignments is assessed and evaluated" can become "assess and evaluate students' progress through assignments."
f. Simplify or Elaborate: Depending on the context, you can either simplify the text or elaborate on certain points to make the meaning clearer.
g. Avoid Overuse of Synonyms: While synonyms are useful, avoid changing too many words with synonyms as it might alter the meaning or make the text less clear.
h. Keep Key Terms: Retain essential terms and technical jargon that are crucial to the meaning of the text.
i. Check Your Work: Compare the paraphrased text with the original to ensure that the meaning is preserved and that it is sufficiently different to avoid plagiarism.
j. Practice Regularly: Paraphrasing is a skill that improves with practice. Regularly practice with different texts to become more proficient.
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