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I ntroducing Yourself—Talking about ‘Self’
When you first meet someone, they might want to know more about you. You will need to “introduce yourself”
by telling them about yourself. You usually start by saying your name. Then you can talk about other things,
such as what you do, your age, where you live, or even things or activities that you like or dislike. For all these
sentences, you will use nouns and verbs.
Introducing yourself to Others
The following is a way to introduce yourself (talk about your likes, dislikes, strengths and weaknesses) - Hello,
my name is Samarth, and I'm a grade 11 student with a passion for dancing and listening to music. I find joy
and relaxation in these activities, which help me express myself creatively. While I excel in public speaking
and enjoy engaging with audiences, I must admit that I have a short temper. On the flip side, math is not my
favorite subject, and I find hot summers quite uncomfortable. However, I absolutely love spending time at the
beach, where I can unwind and enjoy the serene beauty of the ocean.

BRAINY
In New Zealand, people greet each other by pressing their noses (and sometimes forehead). This F
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is referred to as “sharing of breath” by New Zealand’s indigenous Mori people. The greeting C
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represents the sacred reception of a visitor into Mori culture and is used during powhiri (Mori
welcoming ceremonies), though the honour is not offered to everyone.

Filling a Form
Instead of speaking, you may be required to fill out a form with information about yourself. A form is a written
or printed paper that has blank spaces for information. Filling out a normal form involves numerous steps to
ensure that the essential information is delivered correctly:

1. Read Instructions: Please read any instructions provided at the beginning of the form.
2. Fill in Personal Details: Provide your full name, date of birth, and contact information.
3. Provide Address Details: Enter your current residential address and any former addresses, if applicable.

4. Complete Specific Sections: Depending on the form's purpose, fill out sections about education,
employment, or other relevant information.
5. Review and Correct: Check all of the information you submitted to ensure there are no errors or omissions.
6. Sign and Date: Sign and date the paperwork as needed.

A sking Questions
A question is a phrase or word that asks for information or is used to test someone's knowledge. We always use
a question mark (?) at the end of questions. In our daily interactions with other people, we often have to ask
questions to get information. Asking the right questions can help us get the information we want.

Questions that can be answered with ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ are called closed questions. This is because response
options are limited or closed. For example, when we ask, “Are you hungry?”, the answer can be ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.

Sometimes when we ask a question, we expect a more detailed answer. For example, when we ask, “What
do you want to eat?", the answer could be: "I want to eat a mango." These are called open questions
because their answer options are neither limited nor closed.

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