The chapter tells the story of the super cyclone that hit the coastal town of Ersama in Odisha, India, in 1999. The storm brought strong winds and heavy rain, causing…
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The poem consists of two quatrains (four-line stanzas) written in iambic tetrameter. It follows a simple ABAB rhyme scheme. In the first quatrain, the speaker reflects on a moment when…
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The story begins with a man named Birbal visiting a kingdom where everyone behaves foolishly. He witnesses bizarre incidents that highlight the foolishness of the people, such as a man…
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The story begins with a description of a statue of a prince covered in gold and precious stones. One day, a swallow passing through the city seeks shelter under the…
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The story begins with Johnsy falling ill with pneumonia and losing her will to live. She becomes convinced that she will die when the last leaf falls from a vine…
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The essay begins by describing the concept of a house as a mere structure made of bricks, wood, and nails. It highlights how a house becomes a home when it…
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The chapter emphasizes the importance of active reading, where students engage with the text by asking questions, making connections, and summarizing key points. It introduces different types of reading materials,…
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Formal letter writing is a skill that involves following a specific format and using formal language to communicate effectively. The chapter provides guidelines for writing formal letters, including the format,…
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The chapter on determiners explains the different types of determiners and their usage in English grammar. It starts by defining determiners and then goes on to explain each type with…
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The chapter "Subject-Verb Concord" is a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying the rules of concord in English grammar. It covers the basic concepts of subject-verb agreement, including singular and…
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