Unit-20
Chapter: Science and Technology
Grammar Exercise from the Book (Page-184)
a) Complete the sentences by choosing the correct word given in brackets.
a) Does television …affect… children? (affect/effect)
Affefct-to influence(verb) effect-result or outcome of a cause(noun)
b) Does television have an …effect… on children? (affect/effect)
Affefct-to influence(verb) effect-result or outcome of a cause(noun)
c) Could you …lend… me your book, please? (borrow/lend)
Borrow-to receive (verb) lend-to allow to be used(noun)
d) Can I …borrow… your pen? (borrow/lend) Borrow-to receive (verb) lend-to allow to be used(noun)
e) Prices seem to ..rise…… every year. (raise/rise)
Raise- to lift(verb) rise-to move upwards(verb)
f) You can …raise… your hand if you want to ask a question. (raise/rise)
Raise-to lift(verb) rise-to move upwards(verb)
g) What did he …tell… to you? (say/tell)
Say-to pronounce(verb) tell-to convey/narrate to someone(verb)
h) I can’t …speak… Hindi. (speak/talk)
Speak-formal and informative talk-less formal
i) I will …talk… to you on the phone. (speak/talk)
Speak-formal and informative talk-less formal
j) I think that’s a very …sensible… idea. (sensible/sensitive)
Sensible-related to reason
Sensitive-related to emotion
k) My teeth are very …… to cold. (sensible/sensitive)
Sensible-related to reason
Sensitive-related to emotion
l) Our …principal… is a popular person. (principal/principle)
Principal-head
Principle-theory
m) I couldn’t understand the …principle… of gravity. (principal/principle)
n) All friends, …except…… Nabina, came to the party. (accept/except)
accept- receive, approve
except-beside
o) Will you ..accept…… my request? (accept/except)
- They were making too much …noise… . (noise/sound)
Noise- unnecessary sound
p) All she could hear was the …sound… of the waves. (noise/sound)
q) Did you give him any…advice… for his career? (advice/advise)
advice- an opinion(noun)
advise-to give an opinion(verb)
r) My parents …advise… me to be a teacher. (advice/advise)
advice- an opinion(noun)
advise-to give an opinion(verb)
Articles: A,An, The
Fill in the gaps with suitable articles where necessary.
a) Is he working as …a… university professor?
b) My younger sister watches …X… television a lot.
c) A: What did you get for your birthday?
B: I got …a… lot of good presents.
d) I’m going to …the… Dominican Republic for my winter vacation.
e) I have to go to …the… bank today to deposit some money.
f) Durga was injured in the accident and was taken to …the… nearest hospital.
g) Every parent should visit …X… school to meet the teachers.
h) Who is …the… woman in this photograph?
i) There is …a… piano in the corner of the room.
j) A: Do you think he is lying? B: No, he’s the kind of …a… guy that always tells the truth.
Making Requests
Structures-
1.Could/Can you please +v1+O
Example-Could you please help me lift this load?
Could you please help me find the way to Mustang?
2.Would you mind +v4+O
Example-Would you mind taking our picture?
Would you mind playing with me?
Exercisse from the Book (Page-190)
Work in pairs. Make requests and response using the following prompts. Use different structures.
Example:
Ritu: Would you mind opening the window, please?
Bina: Sure. That’s no problem at all.
a) turn down the radio
Ram: Would you mind turning down the radio?
Shyam: Yes,sure.
b) do homework
Ram: Could you do homework, please?
Shyam: Yes,of course.
c) stop smoking
Ram: Could you stop smoking, please?
Shyam: Sure, don’t worry.
d) pass the salt
Ram: Can you pass the salt?
Shyam: Sure, don’t worry.
e) help to cook food
Ram: Would you mind helping to cook food?
Shyam: Yes,sure.
f) do the washing up
Ram: Would you mind doing the washing up ?
Shyam: Yes,sure.
g) switch the light on
Ram: Would you mind switching the light on?
Shyam: Yes,sure.
Making Offer (Page-190)
Structure:
a) Would you like to +v1…..?
Example- Would you like to help our friends?
b) Shall I +v1 you…?
Example- Shall I help you cleaning the windows?
Exercise from the Book:
What would you say in each of the situations below?
a) A tourist in your town looks lost. Offer to help her.
Ans: Would you like to see map of the town?
b) You see an old lady trying to lift a heavy bag.
Ans:Shall I help you lifting your heavy bag?
c) Your teacher says that it’s hot in the classroom. You are closer to the window.
Ans: Shall I open the window?
d) You are a guest at somebody’s house. The phone is ringing, but your host is busy in the kitchen.
Ans: Shall I receive your phone call?
e) Your friend is feeling bored.
Ans: Would you like to watch tv?
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