ENGLISH WITH AMRITA

  Grade-11 Unit-11 Arts and Creation                                                        Grammar C. What do the following idioms mean? Use them in sensible                sentences. i. a hot potato - The issue of climate change is a hot potato that politicians are hesitant to handle. ii. once in a blue moon -  Seeing a shooting star is a rare occurrence that happens once in a blue moon . iii. a bed of roses - Starting a new business may seem like a bed of roses , but it requires hard work and dedication. iv.  when pigs fly - Getting my cat to enjoy swimming is as likely as pigs flying . v. miss the boat - I missed the boat on buying the stock when it was cheap. vi. zip your lip - Before you say something you might regret,...

Grade-11 Unit-10 Home Life and Family Relationship Ways with Words Fill in the blanks All my efforts to convince her for the tour were futile The lost traveller huddled up aunder a shelter made of branches and leaves. Her rude behaviour was the main cause of irritation for him. She moved awkwardly in the room, thinking that I was watching. She is mumbling something, but I can't hear her. When I met my sister after a long time, she talked to me in a feeble voice. Grammar Complete the following sentences with however, although or in spite of. In spite of the fact that he is an octogenarian; he still leads an active life. I still enjoyed the week however the weather was bad. He has passed MA. However, he hasn't got a job. Although I had a headache, I enj...