Class 8 English Unit 9: Grammar-II: Identification of Word Class (Adjective / Adverb) and Writing II: Essay Writing

 

Grammar-II: Identification of Word Class (Adjective / Adverb)

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd_BOav7TRE

 

A.         Study the sentences and identify the word class of the words in red.

a.      Others are completely lost. (Adverb)

b.     Most importantly, we use them for their original purpose. (Adverb)

c.      Smartphones have drastically changed our lives. (Adverb)

d.     We are constantly connected. (Adverb) 

 

Quiz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDjr1-fMxMY 

 

B.          Complete the following sentences with the correct forms of the adverbs given in the brackets.  (Answers only)

a.      My mother drives more carefully than me.

b.     Angela walks harder than me but Linda walks the hardest of all of us.

c.      Minu sings the most beautifully of all the people in the choir.

d.     Our teacher explains the lessons more clearly than your teacher.

e.      Mingma arrived at the meeting earlier than Nita.

f.       Jeena picked the mangoes the fastest of all.

g.     My mother cooks better than I do, but my father does the best for all of us.

h.     I speak English more fluently than my younger sister.

i.       The teacher arrived later than the students.

j.       The driver was more seriously injured than the helper.

 

Quiz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAnQFdzBRk8 

Writing II: Essay Writing

The Internet has significantly changed the way we live. Write an essay comparing and contrasting the ways of people's living before and after the invention of the internet.

Comparing and Contrasting Life Before and After the Internet

The Internet has dramatically transformed our daily lives, reshaping the way we communicate, access information, shop, and entertain ourselves. Before the Internet, these activities required more time and effort. Communication was slower, information gathering was more challenging, shopping involved physical visits, and entertainment options were limited. The advent of the Internet has revolutionized these aspects, making them faster and more convenient.

Before the Internet, people used traditional methods for various tasks. Communication was slower, relying on postal mail and expensive long-distance phone calls. Sharing news and staying in touch with friends and family was more challenging and time-consuming. Finding information required visiting libraries and looking through books, which was often labor-intensive. Shopping involved physically visiting stores and markets and making decisions based on in-person interactions and available options. Entertainment was limited to scheduled TV shows, radio programs, and books, requiring people to wait for specific times or purchase physical media.

The Internet has revolutionized these activities, making them much more efficient. Communication has become instant through emails, text messages, and social media platforms, allowing people to connect with anyone globally in seconds. Accessing information is now quick and easy with online search engines and educational websites, providing immediate answers and resources. Shopping has shifted to online platforms, where people can compare prices, read reviews, and have products delivered to their doorstep. Entertainment options are vast and available on-demand, with streaming services and digital media providing a wide range of choices anytime.

In conclusion, the Internet has significantly improved and streamlined many aspects of our lives. It has transformed how we communicate, gather information, shop, and enjoy entertainment, making these activities faster, more accessible, and more convenient. While life before the Internet had its methods for handling these tasks, the changes brought by the Internet have made our daily routines more connected and efficient.

video on Essay Writing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqhgENMJAWs 

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