Editing Errors and Jumbled Words

Dear Students,

Work out these exercises on editing errors and reordering of sentences. The answers will be uploaded on Feb 20,2019. 


1.There is an error in each line. Underline the error and write the correct word.
                                                                                                                     Incorrect             Correct   The postmaster got the letter and opening it                                      (a) ....................... ....................... out of curios. Lencho had written                                                       (b) ....................... ....................... that only seventy pesos have reached                                                 (c) ....................... ....................... him. He requested God to send the remain                                        (d) ....................... ....................... thirty pesos at the early as he                                                              (e) ....................... ....................... needed it bad. He asked God not to                                                    (f) ....................... ....................... send the money by post while the post                                               (g) ....................... ....................... office employees is a bunch of crooks.                                               (h) ....................... .......................


2.                                                                                                                         Incorrect   Correct   Growth during adolescent is                                                         (a) .......................   .......................     very fast and physical change                                                       (b) .......................   .......................     that adolescents undergo had                                                        (c) .......................   .......................       a direct influence on their nutritional need.                                  (d) ....................... .......................   Adequate nutrition intake during                                                  (e) ....................... .  ......................     this period could have serious consequences.                              (f) .......................   .......................       It may leading to malnutrition                                                      (g) ....................... .......................       or many other serious health problems.                                       (h) ....................... .......................

3. Rearrange the given words or phrases to make meaningful sentences.
(a) we want/if/see/in everything/beauty/can/we
(b) tulip/bouquet/roses/lilies/made of/presented/was/to them/and/a
(c) the dog/chewed/carpet/the

4. Rearrange the given words or phrases to make meaningful sentences.
(a) wanted/we/to go/in the summer holidays/grandmother’s/house/to but fell/staircase/I/off/the/and/my/leg/fractured
(b) chirping/birds/the/all day long/cheery/kept us/even/though/whole day/confined/to bed/we/were/the due/to severe/a/infection/chickenpox/of
(c) is/the name/of the/city/Mysore/where/ruler/the/Tipu Sultan/was/who/against/fought/the British

5. Rearrange the given words or phrases to make meaningful sentences.
(a) my parents /20th/anniversary/celebrating today/their/are
(b) broke down/in front/Geeti/the entire class/heavy pain/head/in the/due to a/of
(c) associated/with/purple/royalty/the/colour/is

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Reported Speech Exercises HW on Sep 20,2018

Dear Students,
Do the following exercise on Reported Speech on a separate new grammar notebook and submit  to the school tomorrow on Sep 21/09/2018


Reported Statements Mixed Exercise

Change this direct speech into reported speech:

1. “He works in a bank”
She said ___________________________________________________________

2. “We went out last night”
She told me ________________________________________________________

3. “I’m coming!”
She said ___________________________________________________________

4. “I was waiting for the bus when he arrived”
She told me ________________________________________________________

5. “ I’d never been there before”
She said ___________________________________________________________

6. “I didn’t go to the party”
She told me ________________________________________________________

7. “Lucy’ll come later”
She said ___________________________________________________________

8. “He hasn’t eaten breakfast”
She told me ________________________________________________________

9. “I can help you tomorrow”
She said ___________________________________________________________

10.  “You should go to bed early”
She told me ________________________________________________________

11. “I don’t like chocolate”
She told me ________________________________________________________

12. “I won’t see you tomorrow”
She said ___________________________________________________________

13. “She’s living in Paris for a few months”
She said ___________________________________________________________

14. “I visited my parents at the weekend”
She told me ________________________________________________________

15. “She hasn’t eaten sushi before”
She said ___________________________________________________________

16. “I hadn’t travelled by underground before I came to London”
She said ___________________________________________________________

17. “They would help if they could”
She said ___________________________________________________________

18. “I’ll do the washing-up later”
She told me ________________________________________________________

19. “He could read when he was three”
She said ___________________________________________________________

20. “I was sleeping when Julie called”
She said ___________________________________________________________ 

PREPARATION TIPS

As we get ready to welcome 2018, we also become aware of the exams lurking on the other side. But there is still time and no need for panic - when you choose to do things the right way. Here are ten examination tips for students, to help significantly boost grades in the New Year.

1)       Read a small fraction of the entire syllabus: You don’t have to read everything at one stretch. Read a few chapters. It will help you remember. If you rush through them by the dozen – it will be difficult to recall.

2)       Don’t stretch the sessions beyond two hours: Do not study from dawn to dusk – for 10 or 12 hours. You need to follow the below process.

•   Let your study time be composed of 2-hour slots.
•   Divide these 2 hours further into x 4 half hours.
•   It goes like this à25-minute study + 5-minute break = 30 minutes
•   Repeat the above 30-minute cycle x 4 times for two hours.
•   After this two hour study period, take a 20-minute break.
•   Get ready for the next 2-hour study session (you may switch to a different subject).

3)       Take a quality break: Now that you have “served your time” for 2 hours (pun intended), make sure you celebrate with a ‘quality’ break. Do not use your off time thinking, calling, or messaging friends with study-related matter.

Give your mind a release. Whether you choose outdoor games, watching YouTube, listening to your favourite iTunes or mp3, or munching your favourite cookie – it’s entirely your choice.

4)       Focus on the main points: The syllabus is made up of Core Material and Explanations. Core material consists of formulae, diagrams, charts and graphs. Explanations consist of examples and quotations. Study the Core Material since 75% of the questions arise from here. Make sure you read the previous years’ question papers. You may thus skim out the creamy stuff, i.e., the important points.

5)       Switch subjects: Before you start, divide your subjects into categories.

                                I.            Geography, Biology and History are memory intensive.

                              II.            Physics, Chemistry and Maths are logic based.

                            III.            English and Languages are interpretation based.

It is good to switch between these subject categories while studying for exams. But don’t keep switching every time. Do it after a 2-hour long study of one particular subject.

6)       Write it down: Read the chapter, and underline the important points. Read these aloud while jotting them in your notepad. It helps retention when you hear it aloud and write.

7)       Use proper note-taking strategies: This is how you do it.

•   Breeze through the textbook and underline the important points. It should not take you more than 10 minutes.
•   Convert every heading and sub-heading into potential questions – to be asked in the exam.
•   Read the text again. Now write down the underlined points in your own words. Read aloud these bulleted points for better understanding.
•   Ask yourself the questions you noted down (by converting sub-headings). See if you can answer them.
•   Repeat these steps till you completely understand the lesson.

8)       Use Visuals: Get yourself another miniature notepad or sticky notes. Now check the points you have previously underlined in the text or notepad. Convert these points into visual cues for better comprehension. E.g. you can have a sticky-note containing all the formulae in Physics. If you are studying Chemistry, you can have periodic table elements depicted in a sequence as per their appearance in the reaction. Post these stick-notes containing visual cues on your walls, cupboards or anywhere in the bed or bathrooms.

9)       Revise Daily: Brush up whatever you study, every 24 hours. According to science, 75% of what you just learnt will vanish from memory – if you don’t revise. So, make sure you revise and engrave the information in your mind.

10)     A good night’s sleep enhances memory: Getting at least 7 – 8 hours sleep is a must. A good night’s sleep helps convert short-term into long-term memory. Get yourself the sleep you deserve – after all the effort you have put in.

The above tips will help you comprehend your lessons better and study faster. So leave aside your anxiety and get down to the actual work. All the best for your exams!

FORMAL LETTER

Purpose of the letter:

·         To express one’s opinion on a wide range of issues

·         To express and share one’s observations and views in a public forum, for example a magazine or a newspaper

·         Language of the letter:

·         Formal language must be used

·         Repetition of ideas must be avoided

·         Sub paragraphs should be used in an organised way

·         Personal outlook must be included but biased language should be avoided

Sender’s address Date Address of the addressee Dear Sir/Madam (Subject: __________________________________ ) Body of the letter (in 3-4 paragraphs) 1. Statement of the problem (Introductory) 2. Causes of the problem 3. Outcome of the problem 4. Suggestions/remedies 5. Conclusion Yours faithfully/Yours sincerely Sender’s name

                                     SAMPLE FORMAL LETTER

Question: You are Saurabh Srivastava, a resident of Defence Colony Bagdogra, Siliguri. Your colony is facing the severe problem of supply of inadequate and poor quality of tap water. You decide to express your views and make the authorities aware of the situation by writing a letter to the Editor of The Siliguri Times, Siliguri. Write your letter in about 150 words.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Defence Colony

Bagdogra

15th April 2016

The Editor

The Siliguri Times

Siliguri

Subject: Inadequate and bad quality of water supply.

Dear Sir

Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the civic authorities to the bad quality and inadequate supply of tap water in our locality.

It is unfortunate that the local civic authorities do not take care to provide the citizens with even the basic amenities such as proper and adequate water supply. In our locality, water is supplied only for three hours in the morning. For the rest of the day the taps remain dry. Also, the quality of supplied water is poor. It is unhygienic and contaminated. There have been cases of water borne diseases like diarrhoea and dysentery. It is highly expected that these diseases may break out in form of epidemic if the problem is not properly addressed.

It is expected that instead of ignoring the issue, the authorities concerned will take immediate steps to ensure supply of adequate and good quality of water in our locality so that we citizens are able to live a disease free and stress free life.

Yours faithfully,

Saurabh Srivastava

SOME EXAM TIPS

     SOME USEFUL TIPS FOR SCORING GOOD MARKS IN BOARD EXAM

As we get ready to welcome 2018, we also become aware of the exams lurking on the other side. But there is still time and no need for panic - when you choose to do things the right way. Here are ten examination tips for students, to help significantly boost grades in the New Year.

1)       Read a small fraction of the entire syllabus: You don’t have to read everything at one stretch. Read a few chapters. It will help you remember. If you rush through them by the dozen – it will be difficult to recall.

2)       Don’t stretch the sessions beyond two hours: Do not study from dawn to dusk – for 10 or 12 hours. You need to follow the below process.

  Let your study time be composed of 2-hour slots.

  Divide these 2 hours further into x 4 half hours.

  It goes like this à25-minute study + 5-minute break = 30 minutes

  Repeat the above 30-minute cycle x 4 times for two hours.

  After this two hour study period, take a 20-minute break.

  Get ready for the next 2-hour study session (you may switch to a different subject).

3)       Take a quality break: Now that you have “served your time” for 2 hours (pun intended), make sure you celebrate with a ‘quality’ break. Do not use your off time thinking, calling, or messaging friends with study-related matter.

Give your mind a release. Whether you choose outdoor games, watching YouTube, listening to your favourite iTunes or mp3, or munching your favourite cookie – it’s entirely your choice.

4)       Focus on the main points: The syllabus is made up of Core Material and Explanations. Core material consists of formulae, diagrams, charts and graphs. Explanations consist of examples and quotations. Study the Core Material since 75% of the questions arise from here. Make sure you read the previous years’ question papers. You may thus skim out the creamy stuff, i.e., the important points.

5)       Switch subjects: Before you start, divide your subjects into categories.

                I.    Geography, Biology and History are memory intensive.

                II.     Physics, Chemistry and Maths are logic based.

                III.       English and Languages are interpretation based.

It is good to switch between these subject categories while studying for exams. But don’t keep switching every time. Do it after a 2-hour long study of one particular subject.

6)       Write it down: Read the chapter, and underline the important points. Read these aloud while jotting them in your notepad. It helps retention when you hear it aloud and write.

7)       Use proper note-taking strategies: This is how you do it.

  Breeze through the textbook and underline the important points. It should not take you more than 10 minutes.

  Convert every heading and sub-heading into potential questions – to be asked in the exam.

  Read the text again. Now write down the underlined points in your own words. Read aloud these bulleted points for better understanding.

  Ask yourself the questions you noted down (by converting sub-headings). See if you can answer them.

  Repeat these steps till you completely understand the lesson.

8)       Use Visuals: Get yourself another miniature notepad or sticky notes. Now check the points you have previously underlined in the text or notepad. Convert these points into visual cues for better comprehension. E.g. you can have a sticky-note containing all the formulae in Physics. If you are studying Chemistry, you can have periodic table elements depicted in a sequence as per their appearance in the reaction. Post these stick-notes containing visual cues on your walls, cupboards or anywhere in the bed or bathrooms.

9)       Revise Daily: Brush up whatever you study, every 24 hours. According to science, 75% of what you just learnt will vanish from memory – if you don’t revise. So, make sure you revise and engrave the information in your mind.

10)     A good night’s sleep enhances memory: Getting at least 7 – 8 hours sleep is a must. A good night’s sleep helps convert short-term into long-term memory. Get yourself the sleep you deserve – after all the effort you have put in.

The above tips will help you comprehend your lessons better and study faster. So leave aside your anxiety and get down to the actual work. All the best for your exams!

Forget the Past – Look to the Future

Don’t let the ghosts of your past performance scare you. Believe in yourself and start with a positive frame of mind. You will become a topper through hard work. If you have had a below 40% past, don’t get bogged down because of it. Scoring 85% is more about hard work than intelligence.

Syllabus Books – Don’t leave them and befriend Heavy Duty Reference Books

I have seen many students go all out and buy ‘heavy duty’ reference books. While it is good to seek extra knowledge for your future competitive exams, do not ignore your very own syllabus textbooks. I repeat – “Stick to your textbooks to get a higher percentage”. You will benefit from those huge reference books – in the competitive exams following class 12.

Work on your weaknesses

Do you read the question paper thoroughly? Remove all your test and pre-board answer sheets. Check out all the mistakes – note them down. Make sure you won’t repeat them in future.  See the positive side. Convert these mistakes into opportunities for scoring better marks.

Time Management

Time Management is the key to getting good marks. Apply the below techniques to maximise your study time:

  Do not sleep for 8 hours, like in your childhood. Uninterrupted 6-hour sleep is      adequate. You gain two extra study hours!

  You can also get an extra half hour by alternatively using your games, extracurricular or lunch periods for learning logic-based subjects like Maths or Accounts.

  It is best to use the last three months for self-study. Do not join any coaching classes at this stage. Study by yourself and note down key points.

  Study for 8 hours on weekdays and 9-10 hours on weekends. Toppers may deny it – but it’s a fact that they study as much, or even more to stay at the top.

Old is Gold – Solve Previous Years’ Question Papers        

Don’t spend a fortune to buy reference books. Try solving previous years question papers instead. “Your ability to be a topper in any subject is directly proportional to the number of question papers you have solved successfully”. Now, evaluate your performance and see where you stand. Did you get 85% right away? If so you are just brilliant!

Your English Counts

If you think that English is not a scoring subject, think again! Many students score full marks in core subjects, but get a lower rank because of their English marks. Apart from being a key factor in deciding the rank, good English also helps you express better while answering other subjects. And make sure you also work on your handwriting and drawing skills. A neat and tidy answer sheet with clear diagrams always impresses the examiner.

On the Eve and Morning of your Exams

Let the night before exams serve to calm your nerves. Relax! Stop imagining how terrible the examiner or question paper will be. And don’t try to study anything now. Go to bed early. It will give your brain the much needed ‘reset time’ – to function at its best on exam day!

Sleep for 8 hours. Get up early. Now, quickly revise all the important topics or main points you have jotted down. If something is still unclear, leave it aside. Today is not the day to worry. See the positive side; revise the other topics that are clear to you. Always remain confident!

Here is some important advice - “Leave your books at home”. Pack your things including hall ticket and stationary. Reach the venue at least 45 – 60 minutes in advance. Don’t enter any group discussions or quizzes outside the exam hall. Remain aloof and enter the room with a relaxed state of mind!

What to do inside the Examination Hall

Read the question paper thoroughly – allot yourself 10-15 minutes. Get to the roots of each question and mentally prepare yourself to answer it. Don’t worry about using up these 15 minutes. Answering the previous years’ question papers will have given you a lot of confidence, besides prepping up your time management skills! You will have sufficient time on your hands – when you plan strategically.

Start with 5 or 10 marks questions first. Make sure you assign adequate time to answer the bigger questions. Keep the final hour or half, for answering the one mark questions.

Carry extra pens, pencils, erasers along with a scale. Draw diagrams where necessary. Once done, revise the answer sheet thoroughly. Scan it for errors and fix it.

The above eight-point strategy will easily help you to get 85 percent and more in your board exams in short span of time. So follow these eight steps and watch your academic career take off!

Useful URL on RTE implementation/Challenges

Useful Link on implementation/Challenges of RTE in CBSE Schools

  http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/keyword/rte-act

Information on RTE

In an important reversal of stand, the Centre has admitted that the Right to Education Act doesn't allow home schooling.
Admitting that the earlier stand was incorrect, the Centre last week urged Delhi high court to permit it to file a fresh affidavit clarifying its stand in respect of home schooling vis-a-vis the RTE Act.
The U-turn by the Centre came on a petition filed by a student who argued that individuals had the right to choose their mode of education. The petition, filed by one Shreya Sahai through her mother, contended that RTE does not cater to gifted or talented children who leave the schooling system, or those in alternative schools and this anomaly must be addressed.
In response, the Centre had claimed by way of an affidavit submitted in July this year that RTE equates schooling with education and said those who opt for home-schooling are free to do so. The RTE Act, which came into effect on April 1, 2010, makes it mandatory for every child (from six to 14 years old) to be enrolled in a formal school.
Intervening in the adjudication of the petition, Social Jurist advocate Ashok Agarwal had strongly objected to the Centre's stand and argued that the demand on the part of Sahai for home-schooling/alternative forms of schooling and the stand taken by the Centre in support of such a demand is based on a completely casual and erroneous interpretation of the letter, spirit and intent of the RTE Act. Aggarwal contended this might lead to dismantling and weakening of the RTE Act.
In the latest hearing, the court gave time to the Centre to file a new affidavit. Earlier, the Centre had also said that National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) for children in the age group of 6-14 years will only be allowed to run up to 2015. "Parents who voluntarily opt for alternative forms of schooling may continue to do so. The RTE Act does not come in the way of such alternate schooling methodologies or declare such form of education illegal," it had stated.

                 RTE's stand is enabler, not restricter. It should only restrict itself to the matter when a school denies or discriminates against admitting a child. It should not interfere how an individual should obtain education. If RTE aims to enforce schooling, education should become a fundamental duty, not right! The very fact that open schooling is thriving is that people have lost faith in Governmental way of providing quality education, and restricting open schooling is not very much unlike internet censorship. As for the question of enrollment, govt should create separate enrollment system like NIOS for students who wants to opt out of regular schooling. After all, why restrict someone from achieving that he or she is capable of? Didn't Rabindranath Tagore and Indira Gandhi took private tuitions at home instead of going to school? Didn't Abhinav Bindra, India's only solo Olympic gold bearer took private coaching instead of governmental help? Govt have no right to fail someone who is capable of succeeding on his or her own. Full support to all gifted children including Shreya. And to those to who aspires to be gifted by studying at home

Nobody has actually stressed the point that by RTE act.the Govt. has conveniently shifted the burden to private schools.Municipal schools are being closed and many private schools are unaided.How can a govt. force a private institution not aided by it to take poor children who are not able to pay their fees,who cannot afford to buy books,uniforms etc?They have made a mockery of a noble thought poorly and cynically executed.