Past Perfect Continuous (I had been doing)

Past Perfect Continuous (I had been doing) 16.1 1. I was very tired when I arrived home. I had been working hard all day. 2. The two boys came into the house. They had a football and they were both very tired. They had been playing football. 3. There was nobody in the room but there was a smell of cigarettes. Somebody had been smoking in the room. 4. Ann woke up in the middle of the night. She was frightened and didn't know where she was. She had been dreaming. 5. When I got home, Mike was sitting in front of the TV. He had just turned it off. He had been watching TV. 16.2 1. We played tennis yesterday. Half an hour later after we began playing, it started to rain. We had been playing for half an hour when it started to rain. 2. I had arranged to meet Tom in a restaurant. I arrived and waited for him. After 20 minutes I suddenly realized that I was in the wrong restaurant. I had been waiting for 20 minutes when I suddenly realized that I was in the wrong restaurant. 3. Sarah got a job in a factory. Five years later the factory closed down. At the time the factory closed down, Sarah had been working there for five years. 4. I went to a concert last week. The orchestra began playing. After about ten minutes a man in the audience suddenly began shouting. The orchestra had been playing for about ten minutes when a man in the audience suddenly started shouting. 5. I began walking along the road. I had been walking along the road for sometime when I saw my school friend waving out to me. 16.3 1. It was very noisy next door. Our neighbours were having a party. 2. We were good friends. We had known each other for a long time. 3. John and I went for a walk. I had difficulty keeping up with him because he was walking so fast. 4. Mary was sitting on the ground. She was out of breath. She had been running. 5. When I arrived, everybody was sitting around the table and talking. their mouths were full. They were eating. 6. When I arrived, everybody was sitting around the table and talking. their mouths were empty but their stomachs were full. They had been eating. 7. Jim was on his hands and knees on the floor. He was looking for his contact lens. 8. When I arrived, Kate was waiting for me. She was rather annoyed with me because I was late and she had been waiting for a very long time. 9. I was sad when I sold my car. I had had it for a very long time. 10. We were extremely tired at the end of the journey. We had been traveling for more than 24 hours.

Past Perfect (I had done)

Past Perfect (I had done) 15.1 1. You went to Jill's house but she wasn't there. She had gone out. 2. You went back to your hometown after many years. It wasn't the same as before. It had changed a lot. 3. I invited Reachel to the party but she couldn't come. She had arranged to do something else. 4. You went to the cinema last night. You arrived at the cinema late. The film had already begun. 5. I was very pleased to see Tim again after such a long time. I had not seen him for five years. 6. I offered Sue something to eat but she wasn't hungry. She had just had breakfast. 15.2 1. The man sitting next to me on the plane was very nervous. It was his first flight. He had never flown before. OR He hadn't flown before. 2. A woman walked into the room. She was a complete stranger to me. I had never seen her before. OR I hadn't seen her before. 3. Simon played tennis yesterday. He wasn't very good at it because it was his first game. He had never played tennis before. OR He hadn't played tennis before. 4. Last year we went to Denmark. It was our first time there. We had never been to Denmark before. OR We hadn't been to Denmark before. 15.3 1. We arrived at work in the morning and found that somebody had broken into the office during the night. So we called the police. 2. I tried to phone Ann this morning but there was no answer. She had gone out. 3. I met Jim a few days ago. He had just come back from holiday a few days ago. He looked very well. 4. Yesterday Kevin had a phone call from Sally. He was very surprised. He had written to her many times but she had never replied to his letter. 15.4 1. 'Was Tom at the party when you arrived?' 'No, he had gone home.' 2. I felt very sorry when I got home, so I went straight to bed. 3. The house was very quiet when I got home. Everybody had gone to bed. 4. Sorry I'm late. The car broke down on my way here. 5. We were driving along the road when we saw a car which had broken down, so we stopped to see if we could help.

How to improve your English Language Skills Let's start with some tips. The past of WIN is W O N and this is pronounced as 1. That's it. 1. Now let's talk about the past tense E D. There are three sounds here ED as just D. Clean - cleaned, arrive - arrived. ED as t, stop - stopped, dance - danced. ED as id, paint - painted, depart - departed. These are examples of the past tense pronunciation. The first thing to do is to learn grammar lessons, especially if our schooling is of vernacular medium. This has to be done regularly, I mean that regular practice is necessary. The reading habit has to be developed. No excuses here. Robin Sharma in 'The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari' says 'if you want to lead, you have to read.' When you read you will learn something new. Now what to read? An English newspaper, everyday for an hour. Two things will happen. The first is you will know what's happening in your city and country. Second your English will improve. Your vocabulary and sentence formation will improve. Remember this takes time for everyone, but the ones who do it regularly will show marked improvement. What to read next? When we start traveling again in buses and trains, we must use that time to read. No listening to songs and watching videos on the mobile phone. Use that time to read. Again, the newspaper and then books, fiction, self-help books. If your choice is religious books, go for it. Reading books helps your imagination grow. Watching videos or films is only entertainment. It's needed on weekends only. Not everyday. There will come a time when you will enjoy reading and that's when growth begins. Now let's talk about business English. Read the business pages of any newspaper and write down one sentence thrice a week, 52 weeks x 3 sentences is 156 sentences. Gradually as you learn you will speak and your English will get better. If we want to work in multinational companies we need to be worth employing. No references and recommendations needed. Amir Khan is 3 Idiots says, 'Kabil bano.' Success follows. Keep upgrading yourself, once you reach a certain position, working will mean 'communicating or talking' most of the time. At this time, your language skills have to be excellent. People must be convinced on the phone. No physical or Zoom meeting. I want to tell you all that I have started this journey and it all depends on my efforts now. I read a little in the morning and again after work. From where I was to where I am, the difference is my ability to speak English. Brian T. 9223203441 / 7710027662

Let's go back to Office Two years, well almost two years since this WFH (work from home) or WFA (work from anywhere) started and now hopefully we are going back to office again soon. Soon as in soon soon. I'm waiting eagerly. Many of my friends too want to go back to their offices to work. So it's not only me. WFH has its pluses and minuses. The pluses include dress casually, actually very casually. No crazy travel. Those crowded buses and then local trains. Both stressful when you are traveling with the crowd. And the time saved, isn't really saved, many times we all have had to work longer hours and so it balanced. The best part of WFH was the hot delicious meals. Initially the mood at home was, "Oh, we're all locked in the house, so we might as well enjoy a good meal." That excitement faded as time passed and the hot evening snacks was the first to go, followed by the dishes getting back to the usual simple dals, vegetables, etc. Food delivery services earned handsomely during the lockdown but when you have your mom at home, she knows to make everything. And so fast food was also homemade. The next point may annoy some of our women colleagues. It's about clothing. Two years, you know and I haven't bought a new shirt and trousers. I wear shirts when I have to attend an online video meet otherwise it's all casual. Just home clothes. And now the most important point. Let's go back to office, that feeling of working with everyone around, meeting people on a daily basis, exchanging ideas, the nervousness before appraisals, meeting deadlines, having chai during breaks, sharing lunch, and enjoying office picnics and functions together is what at least I am looking forward too. Ok, the last bit, something we don't think about, but it's important. The economy, yes, the economy grows. When we go to work, we travel, so the transport business benefits, those workers earn a living. Clothes again, we need to wear formal clothes, so that business benefits, then grooming, men also, don't be surprised what men demand for and women they need it. The big expense is when we colleagues go out for a meal to celebrate birthdays and festivals, weekend dinners, movies, all these activities help the economy, something that we don't even think as serious, but it's real and a big boost to the economy. Brian T. 9223203441 /7710027662

Std.10 (SSC) English Medium Question Bank - Answer - Speech - Salute to the teachers'

Q.6. B. Do any one of the following activities: [05 Marks] B1. Speech: Prepare a speech to be delivered by you in the ‘Interschool Elocution Competition,’ on account of the ‘Teacher’s Day’. Topic: ‘Salute to the teachers’ Hints: ● an excellent educator ● brightens a soul with its light ● teaches from the heart, not just from the book ● resourceful and dedicated ● hard-working and motivated Honourable Judges, teachers and friends, Good morning. My topic for the 'Interschool Elocution Competition' is 'Salute to the teachers.' Teacher's Day is a few days away and for the past 10 years, a teacher has been an important part of my life. Every teacher I came across has taught me something valuable, if not academics then something important about life. So this teacher's day I wish to salute the teachers' who have made me the person I am today. I am not able to say much about my primary school teachers but from what I see them doing with the students in their classes, I gather that they did the same for us then and that is they showered us with love, laughter and knowledge. From Std.5 onwards my memory is fairly clear and I remember most of my teachers and their contribution in my life in school and outside. All of them, I really mean it, have been excellent educators. They come prepared to class and can answer any question related to the lesson without referring to the textbook or notes. My school teachers teach from the heart, not just the textbook. The textbook is just a reference point. They were all resourceful and dedicated, many of them didn't take a single holiday throughout the year. Hardworking and motivated are the qualities they impart to every student in the school. Our school doesn't have a single student with less than 60%, yes, we are all first class students and our school has been recognised for this by the Education Minister. I won't be able to stop praising our teachers. So I'll end here with just a statement of gratitude to define our teachers. They are people who brighten a soul with its light. This Teacher's Day let's stand and salute our teachers. Thank you.

Std.10 (SSC) English Third Language Question Bank 2022 - Answer Key - Letter Informal and Formal

Std.10 English Third Language Question Bank 2022 - Answer Key - Letter Informal and Formal

 Q.5. (A) Letter writing: (5 Marks) A1 or A2. Do any one of the following. Imagine you are Pranav/Bhumika Patil. You have read the following advertisement regarding ‘Health’. Now attempt any one letter from the following.

Health is Wealth Seminar is organized by the students of New English School, Thane on Primary Health Care, all are invited. Chief Guest- Dr. Atul Limaye

Day/Date & Time: Sunday, March 21,2021 10.00a.m. to 5.00 pm

Venue: Gandhi Memorial Hall

  

A1. Informal letter Write a letter to your friend asking him to join the seminar. Use the points given in the advertisement.     

February 21, 2021

Dear Brian,

Hello Brian, how are you? How are your parents and your sisters? We haven't met for a really long time. Let's meet soon. In fact I am writing this letter so that we can meet and I have found a valid reason for the same.

Our school, New English School is organizing a seminar, titled Health is Wealth Seminar on Primary Health Care on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Gandhi Memorial Hall from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. Your family doctor, Dr.Atul Limaye is invited as the Chief Guest. You always speak very highly of his knowledge and experience. Now, I know that you will definitely attend this seminar. Why don't you come to my home on Saturday, March 20 and help me with the last minute preparations. Then we can attend the seminar on Sunday. Let me know, either call or write soon.

I have enclosed a leaflet of the seminar, please ask your parents to attend the seminar on Sunday. Convey my regards to your parents and a big hug to your sisters. See you soon.

Yours affectionately,

 

Pranav/Bhumika Patil

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A2. Formal Letter Write a letter to the Principal of New English School, Thane thanking him for organizing the seminar. Use the points given in the advertisement.  

From

Pranav / Bhumika Patil,

Std.10 Div.D

New English School,

Thane

February 21, 2021

To,

The Principal,

New English School

Thane

Sub: Health is Wealth Seminar on Primary Health 

Respected Principal,

On behalf of the teachers, staff and students of New English School, I wish to thank you for organizing the Health is Wealth Seminar on Primary Health on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Gandhi Memorial Hall from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. You have also invited Dr. Atul Limaye as the  Chief Guest, who is very knowledgeable and experienced in health matters. 

All the arrangements have been made as per your requirements and suggestions and invitations have been sent to other schools and the community in the area so that they can attend the seminar and benefit from it. 

We look forward to hearing your speech on Sunday and your valuable views on Primary Health. 

Yours respectfully,

Pranav / Bhumika Patil

Std.10 - Given below is an advertisement for a job: Letter - Informal and Formal

 Given below is an advertisement for a job:

Reputed Software Company requires  Office Assistants

Candidate must be HSC

With a working knowledge of computers

Having good communication skills and fluency in English

Reply to

The Advertiser

Box No. 125

The Times of India

Mumbai

Now write any one of the following letters

Informal Letter

You are Arush / Arushi Mishra staying at 101, Luv Kush Apts., Borivali, Mumbai 400092. Write a letter to your mother telling her of your interest in the job mentioned in the advertisement and what you intend to do.

February 10, 2022

My dearest Mummy,

How are you, Daddy and my cute little sister, Ritika? I am writing this letter to tell you about an advertisement I saw in the newspaper today. It looks like a good company and I intend to apply for the job. The company is asking for a candidate, who has completed HSC, has some working knowledge of computers, fluency in English and good communication skills. I think I have all the requirements and if I get this job it will help me pay for my college education and other expenses. 

What do you think, Mummy? Please give me your opinion. I promise you that if I get this job it will not affect my studies in any way. I will wait for you reply. Love to Daddy, and that naughty Ritika. 

Love you too, Mom!

Arush / Arushi

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Formal Letter

From:

Arush / Arushi Mishra

101, Luv Kush Apts.,

Borivali, 

Mumbai 400092

February 10, 2022

To:

The Advertiser,

Box No. 125

The Times of India,

Mumbai 400001

Subject: Application for the post of Office Assistant

Dear Sir / Madam,

With reference to your advertisement in the Times of India dated February 9, 2022 for the post of Office Assistant, please find attached my CV for your perusal. I have all the necessary qualifications and skills required as mentioned in your advertisement.

Please give me an opportunity to reassure you of my abilities at an interview. I look forward to your email / call for the same.  

Thank you,

Yours sincerely,

Arush / Arushi Mishra

Mobile: 1818082727

Std.10 - Write a dialogue between a headmaster and a student, who has lost his/her bicycle from school. (Minimum 3 meaningful exchanges)

Write a dialogue between a headmaster and a student, who has lost his/her bicycle from school. (Minimum 3 meaningful exchanges)

Student: Sir, I have come to inform you about my bicycle being stolen from the school bicycle stand.

Headmaster: When did this happen? Have you informed the lost and found office about this incident?

Student: It happened yesterday. I noticed the bicycle missing when we were leaving school last evening. I have already informed the lost and found office. They are checking the camera footage to see if they can find any clues.

Headmaster: That's good. I too will follow up with them and let's hope we can find your lost bicycle. I will ask the watchmen if they have seen anyone leaving the school on a bicycle yesterday.

Student: Thank you Sir. Please help me as the buses are always crowded and this bicycle was a comfortable mode of transport to travel to and back from school.

Headmaster: The bus situation is quite difficult. The school buses are already full. The public buses are full in the morning and afternoon the service is inefficient when school finishes and that's a big problem for our students.