2 On Saying “Please”
- His best friend Vijay was blind within one eye. His best friend Vijay was blind in one eye. 2
- Jayshree and Sujata sat besides each other in complete silence. Jayshree and Sujata sat beside each other in complete silence. 1
- Radha brought pens and distributed them between her five children. Radha bought pens and distributed them among her five children. 1
- Edit the given paragraph using a/ an/the wherever necessary: Rakesh is a/an ideal son who remains devoted to Rakesh is an ideal son who remains devoted to his father as he grows professionally to become a famous doctor. As his father grows old, he t... 1
- Complete the table with polite expressions that we must use in our day-to-day life: Don’tsDos I want a cup of tea.I would like to have a cup of tea. Send me the mail.Please send me the mail. Go away or leave me alone.Please... 1
- Find out the meaning of the phrase ‘give and take’ and use it in your own sentence. give-and-take – Meaning: exchange of ideas Sentence – The TV stars engaged in an interesting give-and-take which was enjoyed by the audience... 1
- Distinguish between a legal offence and a moral offence on the basis of the extract. Legal offenceMoral offence BurglaryRude behaviour AssaultDiscourtesy BatteryHaughtiness 1
- You are writing a letter of complaint. List the proper expressions that you would like to write. I disagree. I’m sorry to say that…. I would like to suggest…. This was not expected from a company like yours. Please replace the defective... 1
- Write appropriate expressions and words you have to use while facing an interview : (a) May I come in? (b) May I have a seat? (c) Thank you. (d) I’m sorry, but I did not catch what you said. (e) Please let me know 1
- Find out the words in Column B which collocate with the words in Column A: ABAnswer regularmealregular exercise mid dayconceptmid-day meal keyfoodkey concept fastexercisefast food trydecoratedtry hard richlyhardrich... 1
- The service of the police is necessary for the implementation of law in our society. Do you think you require No, we cannot have the police monitoring us for social and moral offences. For example, one cannot be punished if one refuses to smile at an... 1
- ‘A modest calling can be made dignified by good temper and kindly feeling’. Explain the statement with examples. This means that whatever career or job one has, however simple or modest, it can be made more dignified by behaving in a good- tempered and... 1
- Discuss and Write the impact of good temper and kindliness on society in the light of the good-mannered conductor. The conductor was always cheerful and kind-hearted to everyone in the bus. This spread to his passengers and they too became cheerful and go... 1
- Good manners are required in our daily life for making our social contacts more cooperative and friendly SituationBehaviour 1. The writer’s sensitive toe was trampled onThe conductor said sorry with an apology and courtesy. 2. In the rainy seaso... 1
- Find the reasons for the liftman’s uncivilized behaviour. Reasons for the liftman’s uncivilized behaviour when the passenger was rude and ill-mannered towards him: he was acutely hurt by the slur ca... 1
- Form groups and explain the following words with examples: 1. Humility: being free from pride and arrogance – greatest example our former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam – remember that ‘pride comes... 1
- Etiquette and manners are very important for a person to live in the society. Read the following and put them AppropriateInappropriate 1. To knock before you enter your Principal’s office.1. To receive phone calls while you are in a lecture or class.... 1
- List the words of courtesy that we use in our daily life. Discuss them with your partner and explain Words of courtesy :: Thank you - when we get something sorry - when we hurt someone please - when we want something Excuse me - when we want... 1