6th class -cbse english(A pact with the sun) chapter-2(The friendly mongoose)

Answer following questions in about 40 words.

  

Q1) The farmer brought a baby mongoose into the house. Why?

Ans1) The farmer brought a baby mongoose as a companion to his son.

Q2) Why did not the farmer’s wife want to leave the baby alone with the mongoose?

Ans2) She was afraid that the mongoose would harm her baby.

Q3) What was the father’s comment on his wife’s fears?

Ans3) The farmer said that the mongoose was a friendly animal. He would be a good friend of their son.

Q4) Why did the farmer’s wife strike the mongoose with her basket?

Ans4) The farmer’s wife strike the mongoose with her basket because she thought that the mongoose had killed her son.

Q5) Did she repent her hasty action?

Ans5) she repented her hasty action. She cried and wept.

Q6) How did the mongoose look when it grew up?

Ans6) The mongoose looked very beautiful with two shining eyes and a bushy tail.

6th class-cbse english (A pact with the sun) chapter-1(A Tale of two birds)

Answer following questions in about 40 words.

Q1) How did the two birds get separated?

Ans1) A big storm separated them. The storm flew them away to the other side of the forest.

Q2) Where did each of them find a shelter?

Ans2) One of the birds found a home near a rishi‘s ashram. The other bird found a home near a robber’s cave.

 Q3) What did the first bird say to the stranger?

Ans3) The first bird said that there was someone under the tree. He must be robbed off his jewels and horse.

Q4) What did the second bird say to him?

Ans4) The second bird asked the king to make himself comfortable in the ashram. She welcomed the king.

Q5) The birds behaved in different ways. How did the rishi explain it?

Ans5)  The rishi explained that one is known by the company one keeps. Our company decides our behavior.

9th class-cbse english(NCERT BOOK-Beehive)(short answers) Chapter-5(The snake and the mirror)(Vaikom Muhammad Basheer)

Answer following questions in about 40 words.

Q1) Describe the house where the doctor lived?

Ans1) The doctor lived in a small house. It was not electrified. It had only few things. The roof was tiled. Tiles were rested on the beam over the wall. The room had two windows with one wall facing the open yard.

Q2) What happened when doctor was sitting on his chair?

Ans2) One day the doctor was sitting in the chair and was thinking about his future. Suddenly a snake landed on his shoulder. It coiled around his left arm above the elbow. Its hood was spread and its head was just three or four inches away from the his face.

Q3) What was the doctor’s choice of woman for his marriage?

Ans3) Doctor thought about marrying a rich fat woman. So that, if he committed any silly mistake and wanted to run away she might not be able to run after him and catch him.

Q4) In the story “The snake and the Mirror” the snake has been compared to three objects. What are they?

Ans4) The snake is compared to three objects 1) a rubber tube. 2) a thick leaden rod, 3) a rod made of molten fire. The writer compares it with rubber tube because it falls with thud. It is compared to leaden rod because it looks like a rod. It is compared to rod made of molten fire it caused that sensation and burning in his arm and the whole body.

Q5) What two important decisions did the doctor take?

Ans5) The first important decision taken by doctor was that he would grow a thin moustache and keep an attractive smile on his face. So that he would look more handsome. Secondly he would marry a fat but rich woman doctor.

Q6) Why did the writer smile when death lurked four inches away?

Ans6) A snake coiled around doctor’s arm and death lurked four inches away. At that moment writer thought what medicine he would take if snake bite him. There was no medicine in the room. The narrator was a poor, foolish and stupid doctor. His thinking suddenly changed. He forgot his danger and smile feebly.

Q7) What was the similarity between the doctor and the snake?

Ans7) There was similarity between the doctor and the snake. Both of them were admirer of their own beauty. The doctor remained in his imagination. The snake was attracted towards the mirror. Both were carried by their beauty.

More Questions for practice

Answer following questions in about 40 words.

Q1) When snake looked into the mirror what thoughts come to the narrator’s mind?

Q2) Why did the doctor live in the rented house?

Q3) Why did the doctor have mearge earnings?

Q4) How can you say that the doctor was a strong admirer of beauty?

correct use of Since/for (practice)-2

Before attempting this exercise see since/for and Perfect continuous tense.

  

Q) Fill in the blanks with “since or “for “. Answers are given below. But first attempt yourself and then only cross check the answers.

1) She has been learning music ------ six months.

2) He has been staying in Kanpur ----- January.

3) They had been decorating their house ---- morning.

4) He has been suffering for fever ------ he entered the city.

5) Party has been going on ------- evening.

6) My friend has been winning this competition ------many years.

7) Peacock has been dancing ------ one hour.

8) Have you not been studying in this school --------2010?

9) He has been playing harmonium continuously ------ 2 hours.

10) People have been gathering at Red fort ----- early morning.

11) My grandmother has been feeding dogs -------- many years.

12) We have been visiting this temple every week ------- my first birthday.

13) He has been running a shop ------- ten years.

14) It has been raining -------- afternoon.

15) Their family has been ruling this state ------- 40 years.

Answers

1)      For.

2)      Since.

3)      Since.

4)      Since.

5)      Since.

6)      For.

7)      For.

8)      Since.

9)      For.

10)  Since.

11)  For.

12)  Since.

13)  For.

14)  Since.

15)  For.

Also see since / for and perfect continuous tense (Practice)-1

Correct uses of since/for (practice)-1

Before attempting this exercise see since/for and Perfect continuous tense.

Q) Fill in the blanks with “since" or “for “. Answers are given below. But first attempt yourself and then only cross check the answers.

1)      Laborers have been striking---- Monday.

2)      Watchman had been sleeping -----10 am.

3)      Boys have been running ------one hour.

4)      Farmers had been working in fields ----noon.

5)      We have been waiting for one turn ----sometime.

6)      He has been appearing for the exams----2009.

7)      He has not been attending classes ----last Saturday.

8)      He had been doing job ------his father died.

9)      People have been tolerating maladministration ------ long time.

10)  Police has been chasing thief ------- many days.

11)  They have been arranging for party------morning.

12)  Students have not been practicing ---------- rain starts.

13)  They had been waiting for me ----- 10 am.

14)  Child has not been weeping -------- half an hour.

15)  We have been looking for a tenant ------ one month.

Answers

1)      Since.

2)      Since.

3)      For.

4)      Since.

5)      For.

6)      Since.

7)      Since.

8)      Since.

9)      For.

10)  For.

11)  Since.

12)  Since.

13)  Since.

14)  For.

15)  For.

For further practice see

Since/for and prefect continuous tense (Practice)-2

Correct uses of since and for

Since/for

 Using "Since/For" and Perfect Continuous Tenses Correctly

The correct usage of "since" and "for" in perfect continuous tenses is crucial for clear communication in English. Let's understand the rules governing their usage:

1. "For" Usage:
"When a period of time is specified, we use 'for.' This indicates the duration of the action without specifying the exact starting point."

Examples:

1. We have been staying in the hotel for one week.
2. He had been working here for five years.
3. They will have been studying for two hours by 6 p.m.
4. I have been reading for three hours.
5. They had been playing for a long time.

2. "Since" Usage:
"When the starting time of the action is specified, we use 'since.' This indicates the exact point in time when the action began."

Examples:

1. I have been living in Delhi since childhood.
2. They had been opposing the new rules since the beginning.
3. I have been waiting for you since Tuesday.
4. We had been winning the competition since 2008.
5. He has been teaching in our school since 2010.

3. Avoiding Common Errors: Understanding the distinctions between "since" and "for" is crucial to avoid common errors in English usage. Misinterpreting their roles can lead to confusion and ambiguity in communication.

a)    Incorrect: "I have been waiting for you since two hours."

Correct: "I have been waiting for you for two hours."

b)    Incorrect: "They have been studying for Monday."

Correct: "They have been studying since Monday."

c)      Incorrect: "She has been exercising since an hour."

 

Correct: "She has been exercising for an hour."

d)     Incorrect: "We've been living in this neighborhood since two months."

Correct: "We've been living in this neighborhood for two months."

e)      Incorrect: "He has been working on the project since a long time."

Correct: "He has been working on the project for a long time."

 

 

By adhering to these guidelines, you can effectively convey the duration or starting point of ongoing actions in English with precision and clarity.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1)    Can "since" and "for" be used interchangeably?

No, "since" and "for" have distinct meanings and cannot be used interchangeably. "Since" indicates a specific starting point, while "for" denotes duration.

2)    Are there any common mistakes to avoid when using "since" and "for"?

Yes, some common mistakes include:

a.    Incorrect: "I have been waiting for you since two hours."

                                          i.    Correct: "I have been waiting for you for two hours."

b.    Incorrect: "They have been studying for Monday."

                                          i.    Correct: "They have been studying since Monday."

3)    Can "since" be used with future time references?

No, "since" is used to refer to a starting point in the past. It is not used with future time references.

4)    Can "for" be used with past time references?

Yes, "for" can be used with past, present, and future time references to indicate duration.

5)    Are there any exceptions to the rules for using "since" and "for"?

Generally, the rules for using "since" and "for" are straightforward. However, it's essential to remember that "since" is not used with future time references, and "for" is not used to indicate a starting point in the past.

 For practice see

Since/for and perfect continuous tense (practice-1)

Since/for and perfect continuous tense(practice -2)  

Future perfect continuous (practice)-2

Rules of future perfect continuous

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Q1) Translate following sentences into your mother tongue

1)      They will have been dealing in spices for ten years in March.

2)      He will not have been writing for two months by this month end.

3)      Players will have been practicing for two weeks by tomorrow.

4)      Roja will have been staying in hotel for six days by Wednesday.

5)      We shall have been writing letters to authorities for three months by Sunday.

6)      I shall have been waiting for you for one hour by 6 pm.

7)      He will have been writing an essay for two hours by 10 pm.

8)      She will have been worshipping for one hour by 7 pm.

9)      They will have been whitewashing their house for three days by tonight.

10)  We shall have been traveling for one hour by 9 pm.

11)  Gopal will have been doing business for three years by December.

12)   He will have been reading newspaper for one hour by 8 am.

13)  Children will have been playing for two hours till their father comes.

14)  They will have been cutting grass for two months when it starts raining. 

15)  Tailor will have been sewing for 3 hours by 8 pm.

Q2) write 15 sentences in future perfect continuous tense

Also see Future Perfect continuous (practice)-1

Future Perfect continuous (practice)-1

Rules of future perfect continuous

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Q1) Translate following sentences into your mother tongue.

1)      I shall have been working in this office for five years by 2012.

2)      He will have been living here for two years by September.

3)      She will have been cooking since 2 p.m.

4)      Will he have been playing since evening?

5)      Mohan will have been studying abroad for two years by next month.

6)      Boy will have been walking since morning.

7)      Will you have been running for three hours by 9 p.m.?

8)      Farmers will have been ploughing for many hours by the afternoon?

9)      They will have been practicing for enough time before competition.

10)  Bus will have been running for three hours by 9 pm.

11)  He will have been hunting for 2 days by tonight.

12)  She will not have been dancing for three hours at lunch break.

13)  We shall have been listening to his speech for one hour by 10a.m.

14)  Teacher will not have been coming for 10 days by Saturday.

15)  Metro will have been running for two years in next January.

Q2) Write 15 sentences in future perfect continuous tense

For further practice see

Future perfect continuous (practice)-2

Past continuous (practice)-2

Rules of Past continuous tense

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Q1) Translate following sentences into your mother tongue

1)      Villagers were migrating to cities.

2)      Islands were submerging in the sea.

3)      Our car was passing through a bridge.

4)      Fountains were looking very beautiful.

5)      His niece was going abroad.

6)      Priest was living in the house.

7)      Many people were struggling in poverty.

8)      Flood was spreading in the whole city.

9)      Child was swinging in the cradle.

10)  Police was chasing the thief.

11)  Now we were crossing the river.

12)  Child was making fun of beggar.

13)  Principal Sir was hosting the flag.

14)  She was reciting the poem on the stage.

15)  Our team was participating in the competition.

Q2) Write 15 sentence in past continuous tense

Also see Past continuous(practice)-1

Past continuous (practice)-1

Rule of past continuous tense

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Q)Translate following sentences into your mother tongue.

1)      Children were bathing in the river.

2)       People were walking here and there.

3)      Temperature was increasing.

4)      They were not talking with each other.

5)      TVs were selling like hot cakes.

6)      I was revising my lesson.

7)      Someone was knocking at the door.

8)      Pollution is increasing rapidly in our country.

9)      Carpenter was making a beautiful table.

10)  Wasp was flying in the room.

11)  Bus was running at full speed.

12)  Gardener was watering the plants.

13)  Child was cutting teeth.

14)  Farmer was not ploughing the field.

15)  We were waiting for the bus.

Q2) write 15 sentences   in Past Continuous tense

For further practice see

past continuous practice -2