30 Questions
Which part of a sentence in a negative conditional sentence tells us the condition?
The part with the verb in the present tense
What does 'unless' mean in a sentence?
If not
How can adverbs be formed from adjectives?
By adding -ly to the adjectives
In a sentence with 'unless', which part describes the possible result?
The other part of the sentence
What happens to the 'y' at the end of an adjective when forming an adverb?
It changes to 'i'
Which part of a negative conditional sentence in English often contains a verb in the present tense?
The condition part
What does the text suggest about 'great people'?
They are fairly ordinary people at first.
What is the purpose of matching headings to paragraphs in the lesson?
Identify the main ideas of the paragraphs
What can students do if they feel a different point is equally important?
Provide a different heading
What should a newspaper report include?
Place, date, and source of the news
In what manner should students illustrate the given points in a newspaper report exercise?
By bringing examples from newspapers
Why does the text mention 'A TRULY BEAUTIFUL MIND' and Einstein's personality?
To show Einstein as an ordinary person with his own flaws
What is the main theme of the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost?
The impact of choices on one's life journey
What does the phrase 'two roads diverged in a yellow wood' symbolize in the context of the poem?
A metaphor for a difficult life decision
In the poem, why does the traveler choose the road 'less travelled by'?
Because it seemed less popular and more unique
What is the significance of the phrase 'I doubted if I should ever come back' in the poem?
The traveler doubts his ability to return to the same spot
Which literary device is most prominently used in the poem to convey its message?
Metaphor
What effect does the phrase 'And that has made all the difference' have on the overall meaning of the poem?
It emphasizes the lasting impact of choices on one's future
Where was Ustad Bismillah Khan the first Indian to perform?
Lincoln Centre Hall
Which town does Ustad Bismillah Khan fondly refer to as the most wonderful town in the world?
Benaras
Which national awards were conferred on Ustad Bismillah Khan?
Padmashri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan
Which auditorium was named after Ustad Bismillah Khan in Teheran?
Tahar Mosiquee Ustaad Bismillah Khan
What did Ustad Bismillah Khan advise people to teach their children?
Music
'Khansaab' as he is fondly called, is exceedingly fond of which two towns?
Benaras and Dumraon
What is the purpose of dictation exercises mentioned in the text?
To encourage unconscious thinking
In which tense should statements be written according to the text?
Present tense
What does the middle paragraph of a report typically contain?
Important details
Why should the headline and style of a report be eye-catching?
To grab the readers' attention
What kind of story is 'The Snake and the Mirror' as described in the text?
A humorous story of self-discovery
When should students be given opportunities for self or peer correction after dictation?
After the dictation exercise
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.
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.
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