Class 9 English Unit 8: Grammar II: Relative Pronoun and Writing II: News Article Writing

 

Grammar II: Relative Pronoun

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

 

A.   Fill in the gaps with suitable relative pronouns.

a.      Is that the spot where you had the accident?

b.     The photograph that you saw was taken a long time ago.

c.      Are those the students that you were talking about?

d.     Last week, I went to visit the town where my friend lives.

e.      This is the house where my uncle and aunt live.

f.       These are the girls who work hard.

g.     Krishna was the boy whom everyone appreciated.

h.     This is the judge who is known for her wise decisions.

i.       This is the site where I intend to build a house.

j.       The tiger that terrified the villagers was sent to the zoo yesterday.

k.     The tree which he cut down was not a large one.

l.       Mt. Everest which is the highest peak in the world, lies in Solukhumbu district. 

Quiz Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5zGtieuvf4 

Note: The book that she recommended is sold out. (Here, "that she recommended" specifies which book is being referred to.) (restrictive clauses). The book, which she recommended, is sold out. (Here, "which she recommended" provides additional information about the book, but the main point is that the book is sold out.) (non-restrictive clauses).

 

B.    Rewrite the following pairs of sentences using who, whom, whose, which/that, or where.

a.      Are these the keys? You were looking for the keys.

Are these the keys that/which you were looking for?

b.     Unfortunately, we couldn't attend the wedding. We were invited to the wedding.

Unfortunately, we couldn't attend the wedding that/which we were invited to.

c.      What is the name of the hotel? Your brother works in the hotel.

What is the name of the hotel where your brother works?

d.     The party wasn't enjoyable. We attended the party last Saturday.

The party that we attended last Saturday wasn't enjoyable.

e.      What is the name of the boy? The boy's father is a dentist.

What is the name of the boy whose father is a dentist?

f.       Who was the man? You talked to the man in the restaurant.

Who was the man that/whom you talked to in the restaurant?

g.     What is the name of the shop? They sell medicine in the shop.

What is the name of the shop where they sell medicine?

h.     Is this the man? The man donated all his property to a hospital.

Is this the man who donated all his property to a hospital?

Quiz Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDj-V0JryI0

Writing II: News Article Writing  

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6C8N-lRd4o&t=21s 

Green Energy: Harnessing Nature's Power for a Sustainable Future

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In conclusion, green energy is a viable alternative to traditional energy sources, and its adoption will bring significant benefits to both humans and nature. However, governments and individuals must work together to overcome the challenges and promote the widespread use of green energy.

Project work

Organize a debate competition in a class entitled 'Artificial intelligence is a threat to humans.'. You can invite students to listen from other grades as well. Invite your teachers to judge the competition.

Extra bit : Components of News Story 

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