Class 9 English Unit 6: Grammar II: Indirect Speech: Yes/No Question and Writing II: Essay Writing

 

Grammar II: Indirect Speech: Yes/No Question

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW3pdeTYFZc&t=86s 

Attention: Reporting verb 'said' or 'said to' changes into asked, after removing inverted comma, the conjunction 'if/whether' is used,  the pronoun is changed, rules of tense and other like possessive case, adverbials are changed.

A.   Choose the following sentences in indirect speech from the list to match with the sentences in direct speech in the table below. (Answers only)

Direct Speech	Indirect Speech
a.     The new pupil said to me, 'Are you a class captain?'	The new pupil asked me if I was a class captain.
b.    Samir asked Rohan, 'Have you finished reading my book?'	Sameer asked Rohan whether he had finished reading his book.
c.      I asked the teacher, 'Has the book been translated into Nepali?'	I asked the teacher whether the book had been translated into Nepali.
d.     'Has the bus to Kathmandu already left?' I said to a woman next to me.	I asked the women next to me if the bus to Kathmandu had already left.
e.      'Should I write the story again?' Barsa asked her teacher.	Barsha asked her teacher if she would write the story again.

B.    Change the following sentences into indirect speech. (Answers only)

a.      Rahul said to me, 'Did you watch the cricket match on TV last night?'

Rahul asked me if I had watched the cricket match on TV the previous night.

b.     'Are you coming from home with me?' he said.

He asked if I was going home with him. 

c.      'Do you really come from India?' said the prince.

The prince asked if I really came from India.

d.     'Have you anything to say?' said the judge finally.

The judge finally asked if I had anything to say.

e.      She said to me, 'Is he at home?'

She asked me if he was at home.

f.       Usha said, 'Can you solve the problem?'

Usha asked if I could solve the problem. 

g.     Badri said to Asmita, 'Will you visit me in Australia?'

Badri asked Asmita if she would visit him in Australia.

h.     Radhika said to Rebeeca, 'Did you hear the noise?'

Radhika asked Rebeeca if she heard the noise.

i.       He said, 'Have you seen my hat?'

He asked if I had seen his hat.

j.       He said to me, 'Does he come or not?'

He asked me if he came or not.

k.     Rohan said to me, 'Did you spill the milk on the floor?'

Rohan asked me if I had spilled the milk on the floor. 

l.       The Pilot said to the air hostess, 'Have the passengers fastened their seat belts?

The Pilot asked the air hostess if the passengers had fastened their seat belts. 

Quiz video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQlEn6V7o10 

 

C.     Imagine that you made a friend after two years. He or she asked you the following questions. Reply to them.

a.      Are you fine? My friend asked me if I was fine

b.     How is your family? - He inquired how my family was.

c.      Have you had breakfast? - He wanted to know if I had had breakfast. 

d.     What are you doing now? - He asked what I was doing then

e.      Are you playing chess or not? - He wanted to know if I was playing chess or not.

f.       Do you need any good books? -  He enquired if I needed any good books.

g.     Can you share your future plan? - We asked if I could share my future plan.

h.     Why don't you come to meet me? - He wanted to know why I did not come to meet him. 

Quiz Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh1fQ1nhvpA&t=44s

Writing II: Essay Writing

You have learned about some unusual and interesting customs and cultures of the world. Nepal is also rich in its unique customs and cultures. Write an essay on any one of the unique customs using the given outlines.

introduction …………… time to celebrate ………………… historical and cultural values ….............. community observing it ……………. activities of celebration ……….. your opinions …………………. Conclusion.

Video on Essay Writing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGU5Tkh-Rvg 

Gaijatra

Gaijatra is a unique festival celebrated in Nepal during the month of Shrawan or Bhadra (August-September). It is a festival of cows and holds significant historical and cultural importance in the country. Primarily observed by the Newari community in the Kathmandu Valley, Gaijatra is celebrated the day after Janai Purnima to honor the memory of deceased loved ones. This festival is believed to console grieving families and bring happiness to their lives.

The origins of Gaijatra trace back to the 17th century when King Pratap Malla lost his son. To console his queen, the festival was initiated. During Gaijatra, families who have lost a member in the past year participate in a procession with a cow. In Nepal, the cow is considered a sacred animal, and it is believed to help the deceased’s soul reach heaven. The procession moves through the streets, and participants distribute food and sweets to the people.

Gaijatra promotes unity and brotherhood among the people, strengthening the bonds of family and community. The festival is marked by colorful costumes, music, and dance, adding vibrancy and enjoyment to the event. In my opinion, Gaijatra is a unique festival that celebrates life and helps people remember their loved ones who have passed away.

In conclusion, Gaijatra is an integral part of Nepal's rich culture and traditions. Celebrating Gaijatra provides an opportunity to celebrate life and strengthen the bonds of family and community.

Extra bit: Types of Essay

a. Introduce the students the different types of essay and their natures. The types are            narrative, descriptive, expository and persuasive.

b. Narrative: tells a story about a real-life experience.

c.  Descriptive: describes a person, place, object, or even a memory of a special significance

d.      Expository: explains or defines a topic, using facts, statistics, and examples

e. Persuasive:  convince the reader to accept the writer’s point of view or recommendation

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