6 th English Ch-4 Six And Out
Poem
The Pitch was only smooth in parts:
It sank at either crease,
And motor vans and bakers’ cats
At times disturbed the peace
The Bowlers found it hard to hit
The lamp’s post’s slender stem
The broader wicket opposite,
Was cleared at 6 p.m.
It was a keen, determined school,
Unorthodox and free:
Harsh circumstance often made the rule,
And not the MCC.
Answer The Following Questions
1) Describe the pitch where the match was held
2) Why did the bowlers find it hard to hit the wicket?
3) What role did the scorer play?
4) From where did the scorer keep up his ‘fire of talk’?
5) Why did the players run away?
Answers
1. The pitch was only smooth in parts and it sank at both sides of the
crease.
2. The bowlers found it hard to hit because the lamppost had a slender
stem.
3. The scorer was a commentator, umpire and played the role of
audience.
4. The scorer was seated by the well.
5. The players ran after hearing the loud voice of an angry man.
Exercise: Complete the following table by matching
the binomial expressions in Column A with the
meanings in Column B.
A1. By and large
2. Neat and tidy
3. Sick and tired
4. Short and sweet
5. Up and down
6. Loud and clear
7. Back and forth
Ba) Moving first in one direction and
then in another
b) Annoyed or frustrated with
something or someone
c) Moving between the same two
points repeatedly
d) Very clear and very easy to
understand
e) Something very quick and to the
point
f) On the whole
g) Clear and tidy
English Grammar
Chapter Title: Tense forms
Chapter Number: 11
Work sheets: 4
Video links: 2
https://youtu.be/M6_JlXYTEXQ
https://youtu.be/76OkBkGCas8
Simple tense
Definition: The simple tense is a tense in English with no aspect that expresses actions occurring in the past, present, and future.
What is the Simple Tense? Past, Present, and Future Tenses in English
What are simple verb tenses? The simple tense in English is the most basic way to express action. The simple tense is a verb tense for past, present, and future events.
Infinitive verb for example: to jump
Simple past: I jumped.
Simple present: I jump.
Simple future: I will jump.
Examples of The Simple Tense
The simple tenses are usually just called past, present, and future. Below we will go over each grammatical tense and explain how to use them.
What is the Simple Past Tense?
Past present future tenses of verbs The simple past tense (also called the past
tense) is used to express actions that are completed at any time (recent or
distant past) or for any duration (length of event).
For regular verbs, add “-ed” to the end of the verb to create the simple
past tense.
Verb conjugation for simple present
tense regular verb:
I: jumped
you (singular) : jumped
he/she/it: jumped
we: jumped
you (plural): jumped
they: jumped
Simple past tense used in sentences:
My voice echoed in the cavern.
Garry walked to the park after he finished his meal.
We shared our meal with strangers.
What is the Simple Present Tense?
Present future tense in English grammar The simple present tense (all called the
present tense) is used to express action that is happening in the present, now,
relative to the speaker or writer.
The simple present is generally used for actions that are factual, normal, or
regular in occurrence, sometimes called habitual actions. Habitual actions are
actions that occur in the present but are not necessarily happening right now.
For Example
The Yankees win a lot.
This is sort of a timeless statement. The Yankees might not be playing
right this second, but it is understood that they win a lot as a team that
presently exists. Compare this to the present progressive tense,
The Yankees are winning.
This clearly indicates that the Yankees are playing right now, and they
are winning.
Some examples of actions the present tense expresses include: habits
(habitual actions), directions, general truths, and unchanging
situations.
Verb conjugation for simple present
tense regular verb:
I: jump
you (singular) : jump
he/she/it: jumps
we: jump
you (plural): jump
they: jump
Simple present tense used in
sentences:
She bites her nails. (habit)
Do not bite your nails. (direction/instruction)
Skunks smell (general truth)
I live in San Francisco. (unchanging situation)
We love chocolate cake. (unchanging situation)
NOTE: The simple present tense is not always used for actions
happening now. Sometimes the simple present can be used for things
not currently happening or for future events.
My plain leaves tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.
Steve says you sold your house.
The first sentence is in the simple present tense, but it indicates a future event.
Similarly, the second sentence indicates an event that has already happened.
What is the Simple Future Tense?
The simple tense of verbs The simple future tense (also called the future tense)
is used to express action that will certainly occur at any time later than now.
Add “will” or “shall” before the first person present conjugated verb to create
the simple future tense.
Verb conjugation for simple present
tense regular verb:
Verb: to jump
First person present: jump
I: will jump
you (singular): will jump
he/she/it: will jump
we: will jump
you (plural): will jump
they: will jump
Simple future tense used in sentences:
They will go to New York tomorrow.
You shall see a play this fall.
I will walk to school tomorrow.
Beware of the Simple Present
Past and present tense As noted above, the simple present is not
only used for actions happening in the present. It can be used for
actions not currently occurring and for actions in the future.
To express habitual actions or repeated
events:
We ride horses every afternoon.
The sun rises in the East.
The rain falls heavily in February.
To express future after a conjunction:
We won’t leave for the party until you are ready.
I eat dinner when my mom says it is time.
The Simple Aspect
Past future verb tenses grammar The simple aspect is the verb form used to express a fact.
The simple aspect can be confusing because it does not delineate if the action is a complete action or a habitual action.
Example:
• He chews gum.
This is a fact; however, it is unclear whether this action is habitual or just a
fact.
To provide more context:
• On Sundays, he chews gum.
Now it is clear that this is a habitual action, not just a fact.
Summary: What is Simple Tense?
Simple tenses and simple verbs Define simple tense: the definition of
simple tense is a verb category that covers the simple present, simple
past, and simple future tenses.
Define past tense: the definition of past tense is a verb tense expressing
an action or state of being that occurred in a time before now, the past.
Define present tense: the definition of present tense is a verb tense
expressing an action or state of being in the present time.
Define future tense: the definition of future tense is a verb tense
expressing an action or state of being that will happen in the future.
In summary,
The simple tense is the “simplest” way to express past, present, and
future events.
Present regular verbs are conjugated by adding “-s” to third person
singular.
Past regular verbs are conjugated by adding “-ed” to all verb forms.
Future verbs are conjugated by adding “will” before the first person
singular form of the verb.
Present Continuous Forms :-
The present continuous is formed using am/is/are + present participle.
Questions are indicated by inverting the subject and am/is/are.
Negatives are made with not.
Statement: You are watching TV.
Question: Are you watching TV?
Negative: You are not watching TV.
Complete List of Present Continuous Forms
Present Continuous Uses
USE 1 Nowpresent continuous nowUse the present continuous with normal verbs to express the idea that something is happening now, at this very moment. It can also be used to show that something is not happening now.Examples:
You are learning English now.
You are not swimming now.
Are you sleeping?
I am sitting.
I am not standing.
Is he sitting or standing?
They are reading their books.
They are not watching television.
What are you doing?
Why aren't you doing your
homework?
USE 2 Longer Actions in Progress Now
present continuous longer duration
In English, "now" can mean: this second, today, this month, this year, this century, and so on.
Sometimes, we use the present continuous to say that we are in the process of doing a longer action which is in progress; however, we might not be doing it at this exact second.
Examples: (All of these sentences can be said while eating dinner in a restaurant.)
I am studying to become a doctor.
I am not studying to become a dentist.
I am reading the book Tom Sawyer.
I am not reading any books right now.
Are you working on any special projects at work?
Aren't you teaching at the university now?
USE 3 Near Future
present continuous near future
Sometimes, speakers use the present continuous to indicate that something will
or will not happen in the near future.
Examples:
I am meeting some friends after work.
I am not going to the party tonight.
Is he visiting his parents next weekend?
Isn't he coming with us tonight?
USE 4 Repetition and Irritation with
"Always"
Present continuous always habit
The present continuous with words such as "always" or "constantly" expresses
the idea that something irritating or shocking often happens. Notice that the
meaning is like simple present, but with negative emotion. Remember to put
the words "always" or "constantly" between "be“ and "verb+ing."
Examples:
She is always coming to class late.
He is constantly talking. I wish he would shut up.
I don't like them because they are always complaining.
Distinction between simple present tense and present continuous
tense:
Simple Present:
*Tells us of actions done always or usually like: hobbies, routines,
universal truths/ sayings/geographical facts/scientific facts.
Present Continuous:
*Tells us about something that is happening at the moment.
Worksheet 1 :-Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs
given in the brackets :-
1. Honesty _______in the long run. (pay)
2. I ______obeisance in the temple daily. (pay)
3. These days children _______to live in joint families (not like)
4. When I go to Mumbai, I ______ with my cousin. (stay)
5. America _________a lot of money on fast food. (spend)
6. Failures _______the pillars of success. (be)
7. A burnt child always_______the fire. (dread)
8. Music ________ ventilation to our feelings(provide)
9. I _______ loud music. (not like)
10. Nothing _______ like success. (succeed)
Worksheet :- 2Rewrite these sentences first in (i) The negative and then in (ii) interrogative forms :-
1 The moon emite its own light.
2 Our teacher excuses the latecomers.
3 These students work very hard.
4 New things attract me.
5 My watch keeps correct time.
6. Shobna ignores important points.
7. Her elder brother encourages her.
8. It rains heavily in July.
9. This tailor stitchés good clothes.
10. Players make much money.
Worksheet 3 :-Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets :-
1. The child ______ nuts to the monkeys. (throw)
2. Rishma ______ her notes in English (prepare)
3. Whom ______ you ______ for? (wait)
4. A Chick ______ under the basket. (hide)
5. The mechanic _______ my cellphone. (repair)
6. Who ______ a speech? (deliver)
7. The old woman _______ her socks. (darn)
8. How many singers ______ in this competition (participate)
9. Don't make a call, the doctor ______ an operation. (perform)
10. Our car ______ at a speed of 80 km/h. (run)
Worksheet 4
Fill in the blanks with simple present or the present
continuous tense of the Verbs given in the brackets :-
1. I ____ milk for breakfast. (have) But today I ______ cofee (have)
2. It ______ heavily in July and August (rain).
3. Both the twins ______ each other. (resemble)
4 Don't disturb Raman, he _____ his notes now (prepare).
5. A Jersey cow ______ a lot of milk. (give)
6. The countryside of India ______ vey fast. (change)
7. Yuvi ______ to talk to the strangers (not like) But see, he ______ in the other
room. (talk)
8. _______ your childhood days ? (you, recollect)
9. She ______ up with her friend in Brisbane these days. (put)
10. Your father is not well _____ on him ? (you, attend)
Ex:- b find the meanings of these binomials
and make a sentences with them
1. Black and Blue :- Physically or emotionally
What is that black and blue mark on your leg ?
2. Spic and span :- Neat and Clean
I plan to spend the day cleaning so that the place is spic and span when my friends arrive
3. Fire and brimstone :- Threat of hell or punishment
The preachers sermon was full of fire and brimstone
4. Milk and honey :- Abundance
The foreign country would transform into a land of milk and honey
5. High and dry :- Without any help
We were left high and dry without any money or credit card kmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS
1. silk , gold , silver , glass
2. copper , bronze , iron ,
metal copper
3. milk , flour, sugar , oil
4. waster , waste
5. oil , fat
COUNTABLE NOUNS
1. princess , dress , crown ,
slippers
2. man , tools , stones
,instruments
3. heena , pudding, eggs ,
store
4. pond , people
5. health