Class 9 English Unit 8: Grammar I: Relative Clauses and Writing I: News Story Writing

 

Grammar I: Relative Clauses

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j25CFx-4g0I 

Start with some examples.

a.      The book that I'm reading is really interesting.

b.     The woman who lives next door is a doctor.

c.      The car which was parked outside had a flat tire.

d.     The movie that we watched last night was very entertaining.

e.      The dog whose tail is wagging seems happy.

Note: Tell them the relation of the relative pronouns: who – person, where – place, when – time, which – thing, how – process, why – reason. Tell them the clauses that come with relative pronouns are called relative clauses

Quiz Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f52pMUwc1g 

 

A.   Read the following 'thank you' letter and underline the relative clauses.

 

Phungling, Taplejung 6 June 2021 Dear Sujita, Thank you very much for the wonderful birthday gift. The vase you have gifted me is exactly what I wanted. It reminds me of the vase that my little sister broke last week. It has the same patterns. This is the best China that I have ever seen. My mother, who loves flowers, arranged roses in the vase. Can you guess where I have kept it? Just outside my bedroom. Thank you once again for the lovely gift. Love, Punam

 

B.    Complete the following sentences with relative clauses. (Answers only)

a.      Manju works for a company that sells mobile phones.

b.     The story is about a girl who is an orphan.

c.      What was the name of the dog that was bought last day?

d.     The police have caught the criminals who robbed the hotel.

e.      Gram Bell was the man who invented the telephone.

f.       What happened to the painting that was sold last month?

g.     An encyclopedia is a book that gives information about any subject.

h.     I hate people who neither learn themselves nor learn from others.

i.       The Earth seems to be the only planet that supports our life.

j.       A detective is a person who investigates a murder case.

k.     Can you tell me the name of the book that has an interesting story?

Quiz Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjwqYHPTJhY

Writing I: News Story Writing

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flq29zwRrZA&t=79s 

Tips for news story writing:

·        Write the concise title (headline) of the news in the center following the title case.

·        Mention place, day, month, and Source in brackets.

·        Write the main news in the first paragraph as an introduction.

·        Develop a second para with other details.

·        Conclude with the final para what is going on.

·        Use past tense preferably. 

Write your own news story using the given outlines. (Answer only)

Nepal’s Yantrika Showcased in International Robot Exhibition

 

Kathmandu, 10 Jan. (RSS): Yantrika, an advanced robot developed by Nepal's NAST team led by Engineer Roshan Pandey, is featured in the international online robot exhibition.

Yantrika can identify people wearing masks and those who are not, dispense masks and sanitizers, and measure body temperature. This innovative robot stands out among technologies from the USA, Canada, Germany, India, and the UK, showcased by the Smart Society of Canada, Business Upside, USA, and IEM America Corporation.

The primary goal of Yantrika is to promote public health by disseminating essential information about mask-wearing and sanitizer use. This initiative underscores Nepal's dedication to using technology for societal benefit and marks a significant contribution to global technological advancements.

 

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