Class 8 English Unit 6: Grammar II: Sub-Verb Agreement and Writing II: Paraphrasing

 

Grammar II: Sub-Verb Agreement

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfJPA8GwTdk&t=90s

 

A.   Do the verbs in the following sentences match with the subjects? Tick (√) the correct sentences and cross ( ) the incorrect ones.

a.      i. The students attend the language course. (√)

ii. The students attends the language course. ( )

b.   i. Aayusha and her friend decorates her classroom. ( )

ii. Aayusha and her friend decorate her classroom. (√)

c.   i. Either my brother or my father do not let us come to the meeting. ( )

ii. Either my brother or my father does not let us come to the meeting. (√) 

d.     i. Has Utsav with his friends made preparation for the program? (√)

ii. Have Utsav with his friends made preparation for the program? ( )

e.      i. The story in a movie including all the songs, attracts audiences' attention. (√)

ii. The story in a movie including all the songs, attract the audience's attention. ( )

f.    i. They were made dance at the party. ( )

ii. They were made to dance at the party. (√)

Quiz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHnZ6kTc0kg 

 

B.    Choose the correct option from the brackets to complete the following sentences. (Answers only)

a.      Writing an email needs a lot of care.

b.     Two plus three makes five.

c.      Mr. Karki and Mr. Mandal were studying mathematics together last evening.

d.     Five years passes too early.

e.      Either the child or the parents need to come to receive the prize.

f.       Were the scissors working properly?

g.     The director and the actor never go late for the shooting.

h.     A team of players receive medals.

i.       Both of them have returned home late.

j.       Jina does not like tea. 

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a79h_b0SMxs 

Writing II: Paraphrasing

Paraphrasing is the act of rephrasing or restating text or speech using different words while retaining the original meaning. It involves expressing the same ideas in a new way, often to clarify the content, simplify complex language, or demonstrate an understanding of the material. Paraphrasing is commonly used in academic writing, communication, and translation to avoid plagiarism and to convey information more effectively.

How to Paraphrase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3A0UVGrjb8

 

B.          Read the given paragraph carefully and paraphrase it.

A dog is a domestic animal often kept as a pet. It has a keen sense of smell and is used for a variety of tasks, such as hunting, search and rescue. Dogs come in a wide range of sizes and breeds, each with their unique characteristics and abilities. They are known for their loyalty and obedience to their owners and are often considered to be members of the family. Training and proper care are essential for dogs to live a happy and healthy life.

Paraphrasing:

A dog is a pet animal known for its strong sense of smell.it is used in various activities like hunting and search and rescue missions. Dogs differ greatly in size and breed, each possessing distinct traits and skills. They are known for their loyalty and obedience, often regarded as part of the family. Proper training and care play a vital role in their well-being and happiness.

Project work: Collage

Ask the students to collect any five useful inventions to make a collage and display it in the class.

Extra bit: British and American English

Let the students learn the difference between British English and American English with the help of the table given in their textbook. 

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