6th EnglishCh-4 Six And Out

Poem

The Pitch was only smooth in parts:

It sank at either crease,

And motor vans and bakers’ carts

At times disturbed the peace

The Bowlers found it hard to hit

The lamp 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 oft made the rule,

And not the MCC.

Summary

The poem tells about some children playing cricket in open

because the field was scheduled to close at 6 in the evening.

Outside, neither the pitch nor the field was regular. The batting

pitch was uneven on both sides. The lamp-post worked as the

stump and the problem of children was aggravated. The ball hit

by the batsman broke glass of a vehicle and they ran away.

The man came out of the car and shouted at them. However,

they were gone before he could do anything to any of the kids.

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.

PW:B 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

Answers

1. - f

2. - g

3. - b

4. - e

5. - a

6. - d

7. - c

English Grammar

Chapter Title: Tense forms

Chapter Number: 11

Work sheets: 4

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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 conjuction 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 conjuction 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 conjuction 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.

Ex-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)

Answers Ex:-1

1 pays

2 pay

3 do not like

4 stay

5 spends

6 are

7 dreads

8 provides

9 do not like

10 succeeds

Ex:-2Rewrite these sentences first in (i) The negative and then in (ii) interrogative forms :-

1 The moon emits 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.

Ex:-2 Answers(Negative - N and interrogative - I )

1 N - The moon does not emit is own light.

I - Does the moon emit it's own light?

2 N - Our teacher does not excuse the latecomers.

I - Does our teacher excuse the late comers?

3 N - These students do not work very hard.

I - Do these students work very hard?

4 N - New things do not attract me.

I - Do new things attract me?

5. N- My watch does not keep correct time.

I - Does my watch keep correct time?

2nd Half

6 N - Shobna does not ignore important points.

I - Does shobna ignore important points?

7 N - Her elder brother does not encourage her.

I - Does her elder brother encourage her?

8 N - It does not rain heavily in July.

I - Does it rain heavily in July?

9 N - This tailor does not stitch good clothes.

I - Does this tailor stitche good clothes?

10 N - Players do not make much money.

I - Do players make much money ?

Ex:-4Fill 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)

Ex:-4

1 is throwing

2 is preparing

3 are, waiting

4 is hiding

5 is repairing

6 is delivering

7 is darning

8 are participating

9 is performing

10 is running

Ex:-5

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 ______ very fast. (change)

7. Yuvi ______ to talk to the strangers (not like) But see, he ______ to a stranger

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:-5

1 have, am having

2 rains

3 resemble

4 is preparing

5 gives

6 is changing

7 does not like, is talking

8 do you recollect

9 puts

10 are you attending

SKYLARK WORKBOOKLesson no :- 4

Six and out

Page no. :- 22

PW:-B Find the meanings of these binomials

and make a sentences with them

1. Black and Blue :- Black Marks

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 :- Prosperity and 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.

UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS

1. silk , gold , silver , glass

2. copper , bronze , iron ,

copper

3. milk , flour, sugar , oil ,

pudding

4. water , waste

5. oil , fat, health

COUNTABLE NOUNS

1. princess , dress , crown ,

slippers

2. man , tools , stones

,instruments

3. heena ,eggs , store

4. pond , people

Living English

Chapter number :- 19

Chapter Title :- Choosing the right verb

Worksheets :- 1