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• Before the name of any sport/game. For example:
                      ✶ I like swimming.
                      ✶ My friend plays tennis very well.


                         Construction of a Paragraph

                 A paragraph is made up of multiple sentences with a common theme. It begins with an introduction of a theme,
                 followed by sentences describing the theme and ends with a statement supporting the common idea. For example,
                 I love to travel. In the last two years, I have visited many places in India and abroad. I feel that travelling rejuvenates
                 your mind and soul. It also gives us a clear picture of different cultures and people all across the world.


                 Rules for Writing a Paragraph
                 Following are the rules for writing a paragraph:
                    • It begins with a new line.

                    • The first line has an indentation.
                    • It focuses on a main theme.

                            Reboot


                      1.   What is the sentence?

                      2.   How many parts of a sentence are there?

                      3.   Write the rules for writing a sentence.


                      4.   What is the use of the comma in the sentence?






                         Pronunciation Basics

                 Pronunciation in English means how we say words, just as spelling is how you write a word. The first step in
                 pronunciation practice is to understand that each language has its own unique set of sounds. Proper pronunciation
                 is very important for clear communication. It helps people understand each other better. If we do not say (or
                 pronounce) words correctly, others will not understand what we are saying. Correct pronunciation will help you
                 express yourself in a clear and confident manner.

                 Here are the main parts of pronunciation.
                    • Phonemes: The individual sounds that make up words in a language. For example:
                      ✶ /p/ as in "pat" and "cap"
                      ✶ /t/ as in "tap" and "bat"
                      ✶ /k/ as in "cat" and "kick"
                    • Stress: The emphasis we put on certain syllables or words. For example:
                      ✶ "Desert" (noun): DE-sert (a dry area of land)
                      ✶ "Desert" (verb): de-SERT (to abandon)


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