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Which part of a sentence in a negative conditional sentence tells us the condition?
Which part of a sentence in a negative conditional sentence tells us the condition?
What does 'unless' mean in a sentence?
What does 'unless' mean in a sentence?
How can adverbs be formed from adjectives?
How can adverbs be formed from adjectives?
In a sentence with 'unless', which part describes the possible result?
In a sentence with 'unless', which part describes the possible result?
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What happens to the 'y' at the end of an adjective when forming an adverb?
What happens to the 'y' at the end of an adjective when forming an adverb?
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Which part of a negative conditional sentence in English often contains a verb in the present tense?
Which part of a negative conditional sentence in English often contains a verb in the present tense?
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What does the text suggest about 'great people'?
What does the text suggest about 'great people'?
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What is the purpose of matching headings to paragraphs in the lesson?
What is the purpose of matching headings to paragraphs in the lesson?
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What can students do if they feel a different point is equally important?
What can students do if they feel a different point is equally important?
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What should a newspaper report include?
What should a newspaper report include?
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In what manner should students illustrate the given points in a newspaper report exercise?
In what manner should students illustrate the given points in a newspaper report exercise?
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Why does the text mention 'A TRULY BEAUTIFUL MIND' and Einstein's personality?
Why does the text mention 'A TRULY BEAUTIFUL MIND' and Einstein's personality?
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What is the main theme of the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost?
What is the main theme of the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost?
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What does the phrase 'two roads diverged in a yellow wood' symbolize in the context of the poem?
What does the phrase 'two roads diverged in a yellow wood' symbolize in the context of the poem?
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In the poem, why does the traveler choose the road 'less travelled by'?
In the poem, why does the traveler choose the road 'less travelled by'?
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What is the significance of the phrase 'I doubted if I should ever come back' in the poem?
What is the significance of the phrase 'I doubted if I should ever come back' in the poem?
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Which literary device is most prominently used in the poem to convey its message?
Which literary device is most prominently used in the poem to convey its message?
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What effect does the phrase 'And that has made all the difference' have on the overall meaning of the poem?
What effect does the phrase 'And that has made all the difference' have on the overall meaning of the poem?
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Where was Ustad Bismillah Khan the first Indian to perform?
Where was Ustad Bismillah Khan the first Indian to perform?
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Which town does Ustad Bismillah Khan fondly refer to as the most wonderful town in the world?
Which town does Ustad Bismillah Khan fondly refer to as the most wonderful town in the world?
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Which national awards were conferred on Ustad Bismillah Khan?
Which national awards were conferred on Ustad Bismillah Khan?
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Which auditorium was named after Ustad Bismillah Khan in Teheran?
Which auditorium was named after Ustad Bismillah Khan in Teheran?
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What did Ustad Bismillah Khan advise people to teach their children?
What did Ustad Bismillah Khan advise people to teach their children?
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'Khansaab' as he is fondly called, is exceedingly fond of which two towns?
'Khansaab' as he is fondly called, is exceedingly fond of which two towns?
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What is the purpose of dictation exercises mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of dictation exercises mentioned in the text?
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In which tense should statements be written according to the text?
In which tense should statements be written according to the text?
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What does the middle paragraph of a report typically contain?
What does the middle paragraph of a report typically contain?
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Why should the headline and style of a report be eye-catching?
Why should the headline and style of a report be eye-catching?
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What kind of story is 'The Snake and the Mirror' as described in the text?
What kind of story is 'The Snake and the Mirror' as described in the text?
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When should students be given opportunities for self or peer correction after dictation?
When should students be given opportunities for self or peer correction after dictation?
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Study Notes
Adverbs
- An adverb describes an action and can be formed by adding -ly to adjectives, with some spelling changes (e.g. angry → angrily).
- Examples of adverbs: angrily, happily, merrily, sleepily, easily, noisily, tidily, gloomily.
Conditional Sentences
- Unless means "if not".
- Sentences with unless or if not are negative conditional sentences with two parts: the condition (present tense) and the possible result.
- Example: "You'll feel awful unless you finish your history lesson."
Poem: The Road Not Taken
- The poem is about making choices and how they shape us.
- The speaker is standing at a fork in the road in a yellow wood, trying to decide which path to take.
- The poem explores the idea that the choices we make shape who we become.
Bismillah Khan
- Bismillah Khan was an Indian musician who performed at the Lincoln Centre Hall in the United States.
- He participated in the World Exposition in Montreal, the Cannes Art Festival, and the Osaka Trade Fair.
- He received several national awards, including the Padmashri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan, as well as India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.
- He loved Benaras and Dumraon, and wanted to share Indian music traditions with the world.
Abraham Lincoln
- Abraham Lincoln credited his mother for all his accomplishments.
- He believed that his mother played a crucial role in shaping him into the person he became.
The Truly Beautiful Mind
- The story highlights Einstein's human side, showing him as an ordinary person with likes, dislikes, and problems.
- The story encourages students to think about what qualities make someone a genius or great person.
Writing a Newspaper Report
- A report should have a headline, name of the reporter, place, date, and source.
- The report should be brief, with an eye-catching headline and style.
- The language of the report should use passives for past action and present tense for statements.
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Test your knowledge on the awards and recognition received by Ustad Bismillah Khan, including performances at prestigious venues like Lincoln Centre Hall and international events like World Exposition, Cannes Art Festival, and Osaka Trade Fair. Learn about the national awards he received such as Padmashri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan.
