Deductive Learning (Form and Structure)
‘Is , am,are’ are used to describe the state,feeling or condition of something or someone.Thus is,am,are, connect the subject to what is being said about the subject.
For example;
1.I am a teacher.
2.Ravi is a good boy.
3.The books are in the bag.
Note:-’ Am’ is used with ‘I’.See example NO.1
‘Is’ is used with singular noun.See example NO.2
‘Are’ is used with plural noun.See example NO.3
Subject+Verb to BE (is, am, are)+object.
Subjects are doer like:– I,You,She,They,Doctor,Student,Mohan etc.
Verb to be:- Is,Am,Are.
Object:– There are three types of object-
- Object in Noun form
Example:-She is a doctor.
- Object in Adjective form.
Example:-Your brother is intelligent.
- Object in “Preposition+Noun” form
Example:-The students are in the class.
Types of Sentences
Affirmative Tense:
Subject+Is/Am/ Are+Object.
Example:-Gopal is an engineer.
Negative Sentences:
Subject+Is/Am/Are+Not+Object.
Example:-My book is not in my bag.
Interrogative Sentences:
IS/Am/Are+Subject+Object.
Example:-Are you a student?
Main Interrogative Sentences:
Question Word [Why,Where,How etc]+Is/Am/Are+Subject+Object.
Example:-Where are you?
Inductive Learning
Complete the description of Murad and his family and his friends. Use the words from the box.
(am=’m | am not=’m not) (is=’s | is not= ‘s not) (are=’re | are not= ‘re not)
Hello, I ….am…..Murad. I am not Indian. I ….. from Afghanistan. My favourite sport …… football. I …….a good player. Because I ….tall. This is my brother Abdullah. He ……..not interested in the sport. He thinks, it ……….boring. Raju and Nilu …….our friends. They ………. at work today because it’s a holiday. It ………..Nilu’s birthday today. She…… 11 years old.
Story and Passage
Monica is my best friend. She is from New Delhi. She is the only daughter of her parents. Her cousin Jimmy is from Mumbai. He is studying in class 4th. He is the topper of his class. Monica’s uncle is a doctor and her mother is a school principal. His father is a businessman. Monica and Jimmy have good relations. Jimmy wants to visit Monica’s home this winter.
Fill in the Blank and Answer the Questions
- ……..(who/which) is your best friend?
- ……….Where/What is she from?
- ………..Is/are she the only daughter of her parents?
- ………..Who/whose is Jimmy and where is he from?
- In ………..(which/what) class is Jimmy studying?
- …………..Is/am he the topper of his class?
- …………Which/What is Monica’s uncle’s profession?
- …………… is Monica’s mother’s profession?
- ………….is Jimmy’s father’s profession?
- …………How/What is Monica’s relationship with Jimmy?
Conversation between Mariya and a Man
Mariya: Excuse me, sir. Can I ask you some questions for a survey?
Man: Sure, go ahead.
Mariya: Thank you. What is your name?
Man: My name is John.
Mariya: Okay, John. What is your age?
Man: I am 35 years old.
Mariya: Great, and what do you do for a living?
Man: I am a software engineer.
Mariya: Interesting. Do you like your job?
Man: Yes, I do. I find it challenging and rewarding.
Mariya: That’s great to hear. Now, let me ask you, do you have any hobbies or interests?
Man: Yes, I like playing sports and reading books.
Mariya: Oh, that’s nice. What kind of books do you like to read?
Man: I enjoy reading fiction and biographies.
Mariya: Okay, last question. What is your favorite food?
Man: My favorite food is pizza.
Mariya: Thanks a lot for your time, John. Have a good day.
Man: You’re welcome. Good luck with your survey.
Complete the worksheet on the basis of the above conversation
Name: _______________________
Date: ________________________
- Conversation Completion
Complete the following conversation with the missing words:
Mariya: Excuse me, ____. Can I ask you some questions for a survey?
Man: Sure, go ahead.
Mariya: Thank you. What is your ____?
Man: I am 35 years old.
Mariya: Great, and what do you do for ____?
Man: I am a software engineer.
Mariya: Interesting. Do you ____ your job?
Man: Yes, I do. I find it challenging and rewarding.
Mariya: That’s great to hear. Now, let me ask you, do you have any hobbies or ____?
Man: Yes, I like playing sports and reading books.
Mariya: Oh, that’s nice. What kind of books do you like to ____?
Man: I enjoy reading fiction and biographies.
Mariya: Okay, last question. What is your favorite ____?
Man: My favourite food is pizza.
Mariya: Thanks a lot for your time, John. Have a good ____.
Man: You’re welcome. Good luck with your survey.
This is a conversation between a man (Raj) and a lady (Minsa). Look the answer first and then frame the Questions accordingly ( Hint: Look the conversation between Mariya and Ranjan)
Raj: ?
Woman: My name is Minsa
Raj: ?
Minsa: I am 25.
Raj: ?
Minsa: From Mumbai
Raj:?
Minsa: I am a teacher.
Raj:?
Minsa: My favourite actress is Kareena Kapoor
Raj:?
Minsa: My favourite sport is table tennis.
Raj: ?
Minsa: No, I am unmarried.
Raj: Thank you!
Minsa: You’re welcome!