ENGLISH WORKSHOP
1. Use the proper punctuation mark:
(a) Where did you find it?
(b) What’s it about?
(c) They had a teacher.
(d) How could a man be a teacher?
(e) Sure, if they were the same age.
2. Meaning of unusual sentences in the story:
| Sentence | Meaning in Today’s Context | Meaning in the Story |
|---|---|---|
| (a) She had been hoping they would take the teacher away altogether. | She wanted her teacher to leave permanently. | Margie wished her mechanical teacher would be removed forever. |
| (b) They had taken Tommy’s teacher away for nearly a month. | Tommy’s teacher was absent for a month. | Tommy’s mechanical teacher was repaired for a month. |
| (c) It wasn’t a regular teacher. It was a man. | A teacher was not usual; it was a male teacher. | Schools had human teachers, not machines. |
| (d) How could a man be a teacher? | Questioning how a male can be a teacher. | Margie was surprised that a human, not a machine, could teach. |
| (e) A teacher has to be adjusted to fit the mind of each boy and girl it teaches. | Teachers should teach according to each student’s ability. | Mechanical teachers were programmed differently for each child. |
3. Write words related to the following:
Book → Pages, Reading, Story, Novel, Library, Cover, Paper, Author, Title, Print
School → Students, Teacher, Classroom, Blackboard, Learning, Homework, Exams, Subjects, Uniform, Desk
Family → Parents, Siblings, Love, Home, Care, Grandparents, Respect, Support, Tradition, Bond
Home → Kitchen, Bedroom, Living Room, Comfort, Furniture, Family, Safety, Love, Garden, Roof
Small → Tiny, Little, Short, Mini, Few, Light, Young, Low, Narrow, Compact
4. Discussion – Human Teacher vs. Mechanical Teacher
| Human Teacher | Mechanical Teacher |
|---|---|
| Advantages | Advantages |
| – Understands emotions | – Never gets tired |
| – Explains with real-life examples | – Teaches at a fixed time |
| – Answers doubts immediately | – Fast grading of homework |
| Disadvantages | Disadvantages |
| – Can make mistakes | – Lacks emotions |
| – Cannot be available 24/7 | – Can malfunction |
| – May have personal bias | – No real interaction with students |
5. Rewrite the following using complete words instead of contracted forms.
(a) …when you are through.
(b) …and it is good for plenty more.
(c) I would not throw it away.
(d) She had not seen as many telebooks.
(e) “What is it about?”
(f) I have slowed it up.
(g) I do not know.
(h) It was not a regular teacher.
6. Underline the verbs and choose the correct option from the brackets.
(a) Choose the correct tense:
- Margie even wrote about it. (Past Tense)
- Today Tommy found a new book. (Past Tense)
- My father knows as much as my teacher. (Present Tense)
(b) Choose Singular/Plural:
- Margie was scornful. (Singular)
- This is the old kind of school. (Singular)
- And the teachers were people… (Plural)
(c) Change the subject and modify the verb:
- I do not know. → She does not know.
- My father knows. → We know.
- I am following in your footsteps. → He is following in your footsteps.
7. Activity – Online Shopping (Conversation between Tejaswini & Santosh)
Tejaswini: Hi Santosh, what are you thinking about?
Santosh: Hi Teju, I need to buy a gift for Didi’s birthday, but there are no good shops here.
Tejaswini: Why don’t you try online shopping? You will find more variety.
Santosh: Is it safe?
Tejaswini: Yes, if you are careful. Many websites give discounts and deals.
Santosh: But I do not know how to do it.
Tejaswini: It is simple! Just follow these 5 steps:
- Search for the product on a trusted website.
- Compare the prices and read reviews.
- Add the item to the cart.
- Enter your delivery address and payment details.
- Place the order and track it online.Santosh: That sounds easy! Let’s do it now.
8. Frame similar questions and answers for an online shopping website:
Q1: If I want to buy a storybook on this website, where can I find it?
Ans 1: Go to Books > Storybooks and click on it.
Q2: I want a CD of the dictionary. Where can I find it?
Ans 2: Go to E-learning > Dictionary CDs.
Q3: Where can I look for books in Hindi?
Ans 3: Go to Languages and select Hindi.
Q4: How can I find out what discounts are available?
Ans 4: Look under the Discounts filter on the left side.
Q5: Are there special deals on specific days?
Ans 5: Yes, there is a Deal of the Day section on the website.
Q6: Can I buy more than one product at a time?
Ans 6: Yes, add multiple items to the cart and then proceed to checkout.
Q7: When will my order be delivered?
Ans 7: Orders are delivered within 10 working days.
Q8: What does the Gift Coupons option mean?
Ans 8: You can send a gift coupon to a friend, and they can buy anything using it.
Q9: Can I sell books on this site?
Ans 9: Yes, you can sell old books and educational materials.
Q10: How can I check if a product is good?
Ans 10: Check the ratings and reviews given by other buyers.
9. Write a paragraph on “Online Shopping”
Online shopping is a convenient way to buy things without going to a store. It saves time and effort, as we can shop from home. Websites offer discounts, deals, and a variety of products. Payment can be made through cash on delivery, cards, or online wallets. However, online shopping also has some disadvantages like delayed delivery, return issues, and fraud risks. To be safe, customers should read reviews and buy from trusted websites.
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