Class 11 English Unit 4: Grammar

 

Grammar (page 39)

A.   Read this paragraph and classify regular and irregular verbs in the bold face.

About 771 BCE, a barbarian invasion drove the Zhou rulers eastwards. During this time, the state of Qin became responsible for guarding the western frontier, and they gradually moved eastward and eventually occupied the original Zhou domains. Thus, the Qin became a close ally of the Zhou, and they also had marriage relations with the Zhou ruling class. King Ping of Zhou (r. 770-720 BCE) transferred titles of the nobility and huge estates to the chief of Qin. 

 

Regular verbs: moved, occupied, transferred, had

Irregular Verbs: drove, became, 

 

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTkNNmHDqn4

 

The past simple is used to talk about a single action or series of actions that happened in the past.

B.    Complete the texts below using the correct past forms of the verbs from the brackets. (page 39)

a.      The Maya established a very advanced civilization in the jungles of the Yucatan. However, their culture disappeared by the time Europeans first arrived in the New World.

b.     When I turned on the radio yesterday, I heard a song that was popular when I was at the basic level of my study. It took me back to some old memories.

c.      I was looking for a job. I applied for a job last week. Fortunately, I got it and now I am a job holder.

C.    Choose the correct words from the list and complete the sentences with the correct verb form. (page 39)

teach,       write,       see,        get up,        throw,         cost

a.      Newton saw an apple falling from the tree.

b.     Ramesh Bikal wrote many popular stories.

c.      My jacket is expensive. It cost me Rs 5000.

d.     She got up early in the morning yesterday.

e.      When I was small, my father taught me at home.

f.       Why did you throw the cap away? 

 

Quiz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1QdPHH_x6M

 

D.   Put the verb into the correct form and complete the sentences. (page 40)

a.      I went to see the film, but I did not enjoy it. (not/enjoy)

b.     I met Rojina in town a few days ago. (meet)

c.      It was very warm, so I took off my coat. (take off)

d.     Though the bed was very comfortable, I did not sleep very well. (not/sleep)

e.      I started a new job last week. (start)

f.       He was too busy in the office yesterday. (be)

g.     Nita invited her to the party, but she didn’t come. (invite)

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

 

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