Lesson 3.1 Jack and the Beanstalk
Lesson 3.1 > Jack and the Beanstalk
A) True or false
- The magic beans grew into a huge beanstalk. ( True )
- The beanstalk reached high into the sky in the evening. ( True )
- Everything is so big in the castle. ( True )
- The hen laid a perfect iron egg. ( False )
- Jack picked up the Giant’s hen. ( True )
B) Fill in the blanks
1. The Giant smells the blood of an _____
Ans ; Englishman
2. Jack asked his mom for an ________
Ans ; axe
3. Jack chopped down the ________
Ans ; beanstalk
4. As soon as the giant was full, he fell fast ________
Ans ; asleep
Punctuation
You may possess good language skills and know how to express yourself in the language but without the knowledge of punctuation marks, your skills, especially written, is incomplete. A piece of writing which does not include punctuation marks is difficult to read as compared to a piece of writing which carries proper punctuation marks at the right places.
Commonly used punctuation marks
1. Comma (,)
The comma is used to indicate a short pause. It is used:
a. for words, phrases, and clauses in a series.
- For example,
Gandhiji, the Father of the Nation, died on 30th January, 1948.
b. when you address a person.
- For example,
“Yes, Sir.”
c. to separate numbers, dates and address.
- For example,
I was born on 9th August, 1990 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
2. Semicolon (;)
The semicolon represents a stronger pause than a comma. It is used to stress the close relationship between one sentence and another.
- For example,
Today we love what tomorrow we hate; today we seek what tomorrow we shun; today we desire what tomorrow we fear.
3. Colon (:)
The colon is used to show that something is to follow.
- For example,
The principle parts of a verb in English are: the present tense, the past tense, and the past participle.
4. Full Stop (•)
The full stop is used to mark the end of a declarative or an imperative sentence. It represents the greatest pause.
- For example,
Abirami, Suganya and Sudha are best friends.
5. Exclamation Mark (!)
The exclamation mark is used after interjections and after phrases and sentences expressing sudden emotion or wish.
- For example,
Alas! Oh dear!
6. Question Mark (?)
Question Mark is used, instead of the Full Stop, after a direct question.
- For example,
Have you finished writing?
7. Dash (_)
The dash is used to make an abrupt stop or change of thought.
- For example,
If my husband were alive-but why lament the past?
He has-you may not believe it-failed.
8. Inverted Commas (“ ”)
Inverted Commas are used to enclose the exact words of a speaker, or a quotation.
- For example,
“I would rather die,” he exclaimed, “than join the oppressors of my country.”
9. Apostrophe (’)
Used to indicate either possession (e.g. Harry’s book; boys’coats ) or the
omission of letters or numbers (e.g. can’t ; he’s; 1 Jan.’99 ).
10. brackets ( )
Each of a pair of marks ( ) [ ] { } used to enclose words or figures so as to separate them from the context
- For example,
MS Dhoni (the former Cricket captain) resigned from cricket.
A) Punctuate the following sentences.
a. i like playing with my friends sandy sunny sameer
Ans ; I like playing my friends – Sandy, Sunny, Sammer
b. we went through the smoky mountains, near Shimla on our way to Leh
Ans ; We went through the smoky mountains, near shimla on our way to leh
c. my favourite soap is pears and my favourite toothpaste is pepsodent
Ans ; My favourite soap is Pears and my favourite toothpaste is Pepsodent
e. my friend priya speaks german and she is teaching me some words
Ans ; My friend Priya speaks German and she is teaching me some words
f. he was honest, sincere, hard working
Ans ; He was honest, sincere hard working;
g. hindus muslims sikhs christians live together in India
Ans ; Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians live together in India
h. long ago in a town in Switzerland there lived a famous man called william
Ans ; Long ago in a town in Switzerland there lived a famous man called William
i. akbar the greatest of the mughal emperors ruled wisely
Ans ; Akbar the greatest of the Mughal emperors ruled wisely.
j. tanya said to ilarahul is a nice guy
Ans ; Tanya said to Ilarahul is a nice guy
Period (.) Comma (,) Exclamation Mark (!) Question Mark (?) Quotation Mark (“ ”) |
B) Write the correct punctuation mark from above that best completes each sentence.
Example 1. Congratulations_____ You graduated with honors____
Answer: Congratulations! You graduated with honors!
1. Where is an exciting place to visit____
Ans ; Where is an exciting place to visit?
2. Make sure to complete all your homework on time___
Ans ; Make sure to complete all your homework on time.
3. Priya asked when are we going on a vacation____
Ans ; Priya asked, “When are we going on a vacation?”
4. Terry Sam and Jeremy went to the movies together____
Ans ; Terry, Sam and Jeremy went to the movies together.
5. Wow___What a wonderful event____
Ans ; Wow! What a wonderful event!
6. I am so excited to see my family for Christmas____
Ans ; I am so excited to see my family for Christmas!
7. what day of the week is your favorite____
Ans ; What day of the week is your favorite?
8. You need to do your homework right after dinner___
Ans ; You need to do your homework right after dinner.
9. Please take out the trash when you get home___
Ans ; Please take out the trash when you get home.
10. My favorite team won the game____
Ans ; My favorite team won the game.
11. What did you want to eat for lunch___
Ans ; What did you want to eat for lunch?
12. I had a great time at your party___
Ans ; I had a great time at your party.
13. Do you know what time it is____
Ans ; Do you know what time it is?
14. How do we get to the amusement park____
Ans ; How do we get to the amusement park?
15. I can’t wait to go on summer vacation___
Ans ; I can’t wait to go on summer vacation.
16. What is your favorite food____
Ans ; What is your favorite food?
17. You need to take out the trash when you get home____
Ans ; You need to take out the trash when you get home.
18. Please hand me my backpack_____
Ans ; Please hand me my backpack.
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