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WHEN NO ARTICLES ARE USED

                 •  For common/general things. For example:
                      w Fruits are good for health.
                      w Do not eat medicines without doctor's prescription.
                 •  Before a country, continent, island, mountain and lake' name. For example:
                      w New Delhi is the capital of India.
                      w Nagpur is famous for oranges.
                 •  Before the name of any sport/game. For example:
                      w I like swimming.

                      w 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.

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                                         Answer the following questions:                  Skills
                          uiz Bee        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:
                      w  /p/ as in "pat" and "cap"
                      w /t/ as in "tap" and "bat"
                      w /k/ as in "cat" and "kick"




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