A. Read the following definitions and choose the correct words from the texts.
a particular time when something happens- ….occasion…..
in a warm and friendly way- ….cordially…..
domestic birds such as chicken, ducks, etc. – ..poultry….
difficult – ….tough…
in or to a foreign country or countries- …abroad….
very happy – …delighted….
B. Read the texts again and choose the correct answers.
Manjit Joshi is the father of
Mr. Bikas Prasad Joshi
Mrs Honey Joshi
Mr. Sangam Joshi√
The Bratabandha party starts
late morning
ealry afternoon
early evening√
Rahim’s family is happy because
his father worked abroad for three years.
his father had tough three years in a foreign country.
his father had decided to start his own business in his homeland.√
Rahim sent the email because
he wanted Pratik to know about his father’s progress.
Pratik was his friend.
he wanted to invite Pratik to join the event.√
C. Read the texts again and answer these questions.
What is the first card for?
The first card is an invitation to attend the opening ceremony.
Where is the Bratabandha party taking place?
The Bratabandha party is taking place at Yak Palace.
What does R.S.V.P. mean?
R.S.V.P. means ‘Please respond’.
Who wrote the email to whom?
Rahime wrote the email to Pratik.
When is Rahim’s father starting his business?
Rahim’s father is starting his business next week.
Do you like Rahim’s father’s decision? Why?
Yes, I like Rahim’s father’s decision because he is starting business in his homeland.
Grammar II
Read the following sentences and correct the mistakes in question tags.
Kunal has gone to market, ..hasn’t he…?
Ram and Laxman are twins, ..aren’t they.?
Abdul will buy a new car, ..won’t he… ?
Dolma has a car, ..doesn’t she..?
Sanam had written a letter, …hadn’t she..?
Somone is whispering, …aren’t they…. ?
I never go out in the evening, …do..I… ?
Let’s have a party, …shall…we.. ?
I am doing great at school, …aren’t..I…?
Supply the correct question tags to the following statements.
Seema enjoyed the event a lot ..didn’t..she…?
My father has recently returned hom form abroad, .hasn’t..he..?
Rajkumar cannot write with his left hand, ..can..he…?
Nabina had decided not to go to a university, ..hadn’t..he…?
My mother believes in honesty, …doesn’t..she..?
My neighour is starting his new business, …isn’t…he…?
I am good at drawing, …aren’t..I…?
My brother and sister are happy, ..aren’t..they..?
We have arranged a meeting at 6:oo pm, ..haven’t..we..?
Nishu won’t buy a new notebook, ..will..she…?
Nobody has solved the puzzle, …have..they..?
They hardly attend social functions, ..do..they…?
Writing II
Imagine your uncle has recently got a new job. Your family is oraganising a party to celebrate the achievement. Now, write a message of invitation to your friend to attend the party.
May 23, 2023
Dear [Friend’s Name],
I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. I’m excited to share some wonderful news with you – my dear uncle has recently landed a fantastic new job! To celebrate this achievement and express our joy, our family is organizing a special party, and I would be absolutely thrilled if you could join us.
The party will be held on [Date] at [Time] at our residence. We are planning a lively and joyful gathering with friends and family to commemorate this significant milestone in my uncle’s career. It would be an honour and a pleasure to have you be a part of this special occasion.
We have arranged a delightful assortment of food and drinks, ensuring a scrumptious feast for all our guests. Alongside the celebratory atmosphere, there will be music, laughter, and engaging conversations that will make the evening truly memorable.
Your presence would mean a lot to me and my family as we come together to applaud my uncle’s success and offer our heartfelt congratulations. It would also be a great opportunity for you to meet our loved ones and enjoy the company of our close-knit circle of friends.
Please let me know at your earliest convenience if you will be able to attend the celebration, so we can make appropriate arrangements. If you have any dietary preferences or restrictions, kindly inform us in advance, and we will make sure to accommodate them.
I am eagerly looking forward to seeing you at the party and sharing this special moment of joy and accomplishment with you. If you have any questions or require further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
Thank you for your friendship and support. We sincerely hope you can join us in making this celebration truly memorable.
Warmest regards,
[Your Name]