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What does the term 'botanist' refer to?
What does the term 'botanist' refer to?
- Someone with a scientific interest in plants (correct)
- A person interested in ancient artifacts
- A person who collects stamps
- An individual who studies fossils
Why is it suggested to use only the flowers you need?
Why is it suggested to use only the flowers you need?
- To minimize costs
- To avoid over-crowding in the garden
- To ensure proper growth of the flowers
- Because some flowers are rare (correct)
Which of the following items is NOT mentioned as necessary for starting a flower collection?
Which of the following items is NOT mentioned as necessary for starting a flower collection?
- Notebook
- Camera (correct)
- Album or scrapbook
- Magnifying glass
What does 'seldom' mean?
What does 'seldom' mean?
Which is an example of an object pronoun?
Which is an example of an object pronoun?
Which item is often collected alongside antiques?
Which item is often collected alongside antiques?
What type of pronoun is used to replace nouns in sentences?
What type of pronoun is used to replace nouns in sentences?
What is the primary reason stamp collecting was popular?
What is the primary reason stamp collecting was popular?
Which possessive pronouns are used in the given sentence: 'The red bag is mine and the blue one is yours'?
Which possessive pronouns are used in the given sentence: 'The red bag is mine and the blue one is yours'?
What is the correct Present Perfect tense form for the verb 'call' in the sentence: 'Kate ______ him ten times this morning'?
What is the correct Present Perfect tense form for the verb 'call' in the sentence: 'Kate ______ him ten times this morning'?
Which sentence correctly uses the Past Perfect tense?
Which sentence correctly uses the Past Perfect tense?
Which of the following correctly represents the Future Perfect tense for the sentence: 'He ______ the exam by the end of this year'?
Which of the following correctly represents the Future Perfect tense for the sentence: 'He ______ the exam by the end of this year'?
What does the moral 'All that glitters is not gold' suggest in the context of the story of the foolish stag?
What does the moral 'All that glitters is not gold' suggest in the context of the story of the foolish stag?
How did the woodcutter react when he lost his axe?
How did the woodcutter react when he lost his axe?
What did the fairy bring to the woodcutter first after he lost his axe?
What did the fairy bring to the woodcutter first after he lost his axe?
Which option best represents the sequence of events in the story of 'A Foolish Stag'?
Which option best represents the sequence of events in the story of 'A Foolish Stag'?
Flashcards
Present Perfect Tense
Present Perfect Tense
A grammatical tense used to describe an action that started in the past and continues into the present.
Past Perfect Tense
Past Perfect Tense
A grammatical tense used to describe an action that happened before another action in the past.
Future Perfect Tense
Future Perfect Tense
A grammatical tense used to describe an action that will be completed before a specific time in the future.
Possessive Pronoun
Possessive Pronoun
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Moral (of a story)
Moral (of a story)
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Pronouns
Pronouns
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What is Archeology?
What is Archeology?
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Who is a Botanist?
Who is a Botanist?
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What is a Profession?
What is a Profession?
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What does 'Seldom' mean?
What does 'Seldom' mean?
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What is the 'Countryside'?
What is the 'Countryside'?
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What does 'Gummed' mean?
What does 'Gummed' mean?
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What does 'Preserving' mean?
What does 'Preserving' mean?
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Study Notes
Monday's Dictation Words
- Botanist: A specialist in plant life
- Antiques: Old objects of historical interest.
- Archaeology: The study of ancient societies through their remains.
- Interesting: Describes something captivating.
- Envelope: A paper container for letters.
- Cabinet: A piece of furniture with drawers.
- Enjoyable: Something pleasant to experience.
Wednesday's Vocabulary
- Seldom: Rarely, not often
- Countryside: Rural areas
- Archaeology: The study of ancient past civilizations via remains
- Preserving: Keeping something in good condition
- Botanist: Someone knowledgeable about plants
- Profession: Paid occupation
Wednesday's Sentence Construction
- Influences: We are greatly influenced by our environment
- Available: The doctor is not currently available
- Obtained: A week later he obtained his leave
- Countryside: We took a long drive through the open countryside.
- Stamps: She affixed a stamp to the envelope
Wednesday's Question and Answer
- What kind of things do people collect?: Stamps, shells, butterflies, hats, leaves, stones, matchbox covers, antiques, plates, costumes, cars, feathers, and many more
Thursday's Questions and Answers
- Why was stamp collecting popular?: Stamps were easily obtained; most people had friends in distant places and wrote letters to them.
- What are some things needed to start a collection?: Notebook, album or scrapbook, two pieces of hardboard, newspaper, magnifying glass, and some flowers.
Why More Flowers Than Needed?
- One should not use more flowers than needed because some are rare, flowers make the environment beautiful, and provide nectar for bees.
Pronouns
- Pronouns replace nouns
- Subject pronoun examples: I, you, he, she, it, we, they
- Object pronoun examples: me, you, him, her, it, us, them
- Possessive pronouns, examples: mine, yours
Possessive Pronouns
- The red bag is mine, the blue one is yours.
Perfect Tense
- Present Perfect Tense: Used for past actions related to the present
- Rule: Subject + has/have + verb
- Past Perfect Tense: Used for past actions before another past action
- Rule: Subject + had + past participle of the verb
- Future Perfect Tense: Used for actions that will be completed before a specific time in the future
- Rule: Subject + will + have + past participle
Stories
- Foolish Stag: A stag was proud of his horns but foolish. He got caught by hounds when his horns became entangled in the bushes.
- The Woodcutter and the Axe: A woodcutter lost his axe. A fairy brought a golden axe and then a silver axe asking if they were his. The woodcutter was honest and kept saying "no". The fairy rewarded him with all three axes.
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