Tuesday, July 9, 2024

English Subject-Verb Agreement Rules and Examples in Bengali

 

Subject Verb Arguments

 Subject Verb Arguments Rules And Examples:

Rule One: যদি Subject টি একবচন হয়, তাহলে প্রথম পুরুষে একবচন (third-person singular number) ছাড়া অন্যান্য ক্ষেত্রে বর্তমান কালের verb এর কোনো পরিবর্তন হয় না।

*বর্তমান কালে, যদি Subject টি প্রথম পুরুষে একবচন (third-person singular number) হয়, তবে ক্রিয়াপদের (verb) শেষে অবশ্যই একটি "-s" যোগ করতে হবে বা, যদি verb টি -x, -ss, -sh,  ch, –tch, বা –zz, দিয়ে শেষ হয়, তাহলে verb-র শেষে "–es" যোগ হবে। যদি verbটি একটি ব্যঞ্জনবর্ণ (consonant) "-y" দিয়ে শেষ হয়, তাহলে y সরিয়ে "–ies" যোগ করতে হবে। 

উদাহরন: 
drink a lot of water. (Subject: First Person Singular- উত্তম পুরুষে একবচন)
You know the boy well. (Subject: Second Person Singular - মধ্যম পুরুষে একবচন)
She writes every day. (Subject: Third Person Singular - প্রথম পুরুষে একবচন)
He boxes the gifts quickly. (Subject প্রথম পুরুষে একবচন, verb- এর শেষে "x")
She carries her own stuff. (Subject প্রথম পুরুষে একবচন, verb- এর শেষে "y")

** একইভাবে, "do" শব্দটি জড়িত এমন প্রশ্নগুলিতে কেবলমাত্র "do"-এর subject-র সাথে মিল থাকা দরকার।
উদাহরন:
Do you drink coffee?
Do I know you?
Does he know how to play football?

**বর্তমান কালের নেতিবাচক রূপটি (negative form) ব্যবহার করার সময়, শুধুমাত্র  "do" verb-এর subject এর সাথে মিল থাকতে হবে। 
উদাহরন: 
She does not like reading before bed. 
He does not sleep at all.
do not like fish.
We do not agree with you.

সহজ কথায় বলতে গেলে,

SUBJECTS যদি I, YOU হয়
VERBS হবে eat, see, sleep, read, write, jump, do, carry, cry ইত্যাদি

SUBJECTS- HE, SHE, IT, THE KID, THE BOY, THE MAN, RAM, SITA, RAHUL ইত্যাদি হলে    
VERBS হবে eats, sees, sleeps, reads, writes, jumps, does, carries, cries ইত্যাদি

**যদি sentence-এ verbটি "be" হয় তবে বর্তমান কালের subject অনুযায়ী "is" এবং "are" বসাতে হবে। .

উদাহরন :
am the person you want.
You are very honest.
She is a good girl.
He is the first boy.
Rohit is a wonderful batter. 
They are teachers from our school.


Rule Two: যদি subject টি বহুবচন বা plural হয়, তাহলে verb এর form এর কোনও পরিবর্তন হবে না। .
উদাহরন : 
They write every day. (Third Person Plural)
We love Biriyani. (First Person Plural)
You go home by bus. (Second Person Plural)


** The simple past and simple future -এর ক্ষেত্রে subject-এর সংখ্যা বা একবচন বা বহুবচন হওয়ার উপরে verb এর form নির্ভর করে না। 
উদাহরন :
( simple future )
We will go to the market today.
She will go to the office.
They will visit the theatre. 
( simple Past )
We grew up in India.
She grew these crops.
You forgot the script.
They forgot to bring the bottle.

**ব্যতিক্রম, "be" verb, যেটা past tense-এর ব্যবহারের সময় subject এর singular - plural অনুযায়ী "was" বা "were" হতে পারে।  

উদাহরন : 
was young once. (Simple Past Tense First Person Singular Subject)
We were young once. (Simple Past Tense First Person Plural Subject)
You were perfect for this job. (Simple Past Tense Second Person Singular Subject)
They were playing football. (Past Continuous, Third Person Plural Subject)
She was playing Ludo. (Past Continuous, Third Person Singular Subject)
Was this your doing? 

**Present Perfect Tense-এ একবচন বা singular subject-এ "has" ব্যবহার হয় এবং বহুবচন বা plural subject-এ "have" ব্যবহার হয়।
উদাহরন :
They have seen the movie.
She has not seen the movie yet.
Have I told you about the new book?
Has he understood the question?

*যদিও, Past Perfect Tense-এর ক্ষেত্রে "had" auxiliary verb subject-এর সংখ্যা অনুযায়ী পরিবর্তন হয় না। 
উদাহরন : 
had finished my work.
They had not finished his work.
Had she not written the essay?

সহজ কথায় বলতে গেলে,
I, YOU, WE, THEY এর পরে "ARE", "WERE", "HAVE" আর "HAD" বসে। 
আর, Third person singular, যেমন, HE, SHE, IT, RAM (যে কোনো নাম), THE TREE (কোন বস্তু), THE BABY এসব এর পরে বসে "IS", "HAS", "HAD" .


Rule Three: যখন subject এক-এর থেকে বেশি হয়, আর সেগুলি "and" দিয়ে যুক্ত থাকে, তাহলে সেক্ষেত্রে verb-এর Plural form হবে। 
উদাহরন : 
The students and the teachers gather here.
The parents and the children stay in the room.
Fire and water do not agree.

**যদিও কিছু কিছু ক্ষেত্রে "and" দিয়ে যুক্ত থাকা subject singular বা একবচন হিসেবে ব্যবহৃত হয়, তাহলে verb-এরও singular form ব্যবহার হবে। 
উদাহরন : 
This bed and breakfast is delightful! (এখানে "Bed and Breakfast" মানে থাকা-খাওয়ার ব্যবস্থা বোঝানো হয়েছে, যেটা singular, তাই verb singular হয়েছে।)
আরও উদাহরন : 
Time and Tide wait for none.
( সময় আর ঢেউ কারও জন্য অপেক্ষা করে না। )
Rise and Fall is a rule of life.
( উত্থান-পতন জীবনের ধর্ম। )

Rule Four: যখন কোন sentence-এ একটি subject এবং একাধিক verb থাকে, তখন সব verbগুলি subject অনুযায়ী ব্যবহার হবে।
উদাহরন : 
After work, I go shopping, pick up the kids, cook dinner, and then relax for the night. 
Researchers use interviews as a tool to gather data and gain a deeper insight into participants' thoughts and experiences.


Rule Five: যখন subject এবং verb-এর মধ্যে একটি বাক্যাংশ বা phrase চলে আসে, তখনও verbটি আসল subject অনুযায়ী বসে। মূলত যখন যখন subject এর পর  "as well as", "along with", "with", "together with" থাকে। 

উদাহরন : 
The student, as well as the committee members, is excited.
The politician, along with the newsmen, is expected shortly.
The student with all the master’s degrees is very motivated.
Strategies that the teacher uses to encourage classroom participation include using small groups and clarifying expectations.
The focus of the interviews was some skilled participants.
A group consisting of Professor Roy, the guide Mr Paul, and the professor’s nephew Raja departs for the volcano. 

**যখন কোনো সাবজেক্ট "one of....." দিয়ে শুরু হয়, তখ সেটা singular-ই হবে, কারণ "one" শব্দটি singular 
উদাহরন : 
One of the world’s well-known players still has trouble speaking in public. 


Rule Six: একটা subject-এ যখন দুটো বা তার বেশি singular noun বা pronoun "or" বা "nor" দিয়ে যুক্ত থাকে, তখন তাকে singular subject হিসেবে ধরা হয়। 
উদাহরন : 
The Principal or the headmaster approves the proposal before proceeding.


Rule Seven: একটা subject-এ যখন দুটো বা তার বেশি singular এবং plural noun বা  pronoun "or" বা "nor" দিয়ে যুক্ত থাকে, তাহলে verb এর সব থেকে কাছের noun বা  pronoun-এর বচন অনুযায়ী verb এর form হবে। 
উদাহরন : 
The student or the committee members write every day.
The committee members or the student writes every day.
The teacher or the students have to inform the principal. 
The students or the teacher has to inform the principal. 

**যখন দুটো বা তার বেশি plural noun বা  pronoun "or" বা "nor" দিয়ে যুক্ত থাকে, তাহলে সেই subject-টি plural.
উদাহরন :
Cats or dogs make good friends. 


Rule Eight: Subject-এ "each," "each one," "either," "neither," "everyone," "everybody," "anyone," "anybody," "nobody," "somebody," "someone," আর "no one" থাকলে সেখানে singular verb form হয়। 

উদাহরন : 
Each of the participants was willing to be performed.
Neither alternative proposal was accepted.
Everybody who participates in the function, gets tiffin.
No one was available to meet with me at the preferred times.

Singular subjects যদি "either-or", "neither-nor" দিয়ে যুক্ত থাকে, তাহলে subject singular verb হয়। 

উদাহরণ:
Either he or she attends the visitors.
Neither he nor she is happy.

Subjects এ যদি একবচন আর বহুবচন দুটোই থাকে, যেগুলো "either-or", "neither-nor" দিয়ে যুক্ত থাকে, তাহলে যদি plural subject verb এর কাছে থাকে, তাহলে verb plural হয়। 

Neither she nor her daughters were helped.
Either the boy or his parents have erred.

Subjects এ যদি দুরকম person বা পুরুষ থাকে, যেগুলো "either-or", "neither-nor" দিয়ে যুক্ত থাকে, তাহলে verb তার সব থেকে কাছের subject অনুযায়ী বসে। 

Either they or I am to score the goal.
Neither you nor he was tall.
Neither the boys nor the teacher is in the class.

Rule Nine: Noncount nouns or Uncountable nouns থাকলে সেখানে singular verb form হয়।
উদাহরন : 
Education is the key to success.
Diabetes affects many people around the world.
The information was relevant to include in the study.
The research on the topic was limited.
Water seeks its own level. 


Rule Ten: কিছু  countable nouns, such as "earnings", "goods", "odds", "surroundings", "proceeds", "contents", and valuables থাকলে plural verb form হয়|
উদাহরন : 
The earnings for this quarter exceed expectations.
The proceeds from the sale go to support the homeless population in the city.
Locally produced goods have the advantage of shorter supply chains.


Rule Eleven: যদি কোনো sentence-এর শুরুতে  "there is" , "there are" , “here . . . ” থাকে, তাহলে verb-এর পরের শব্দ অনুযায়ী verb এর form ব্যবহার করা হয়।

উদাহরন :
There is a book on the table. 
There are five books on the shelf. (plural) 
There is little administrative support.
There are many factors affecting teacher retention.


Rule Twelve: Collective nouns - "group," "team" "committee" "family", "class" থাকলে সেখানে singular verb form হয়।
উদাহরন : 
The group meets every day after the class.
The committee agrees on the quality of the product.

People, Police, Public, Cattle, Poultry - Plural Verb হয়।
উদাহরন : 
People want happiness.
The Police keep peace.

**সমষ্টিগত বিশেষ্যগুলি (Collective nouns একবচন বা বহুবচন উভয়েই হতে পারে, Subject-এ তারা একসাথে বা পৃথকভাবে কাজ করে কিনা তার উপর নির্ভর করে Verb-এর ব্যবহার। 
উদাহরন :
[Together, singular] The team goes to practice at 4:00. 
[Separately, plural] The team go to their own homes after practice. 

Rule Thirteen: gerunds, infinitives, বা participles এর মত বিকল্প ভাবে ব্যবহৃত verb-এর Subject-Verb Argument অনুসরণ করে না। 

উদাহরন :
The football coach makes running mandatory. 
The footballs coaches make running mandatory. 
(Running is same for both cases, where the first sentence has a singular subject so the verb is "makes", in the second sentence, subject is plural, the verb is "make".)

Rule Fourteen: একই sentence-এ comma দিয়ে verb আর subject আলাদা করা হয় না, যদি না subject-এর সম্পর্কে অতিরিক্ত তথ্য প্রদান করে এমন একটি নির্দিষ্ট ধরণের বাক্যাংশ ব্যবহার হয়।

উদাহরন :
The holiday is becoming a total disaster. 
The holiday, which I was looking forward to, is becoming a total disaster. 

The dog runs quickly. (No comma between "dog" and "runs")
The dog, a golden retriever, runs quickly. (Comma used to separate the appositive phrase "a golden retriever" from the rest of the sentence)


Rule Fifteen: Active থেকে passive voice change করার সময়, passive voice এর verb সেই অনুসারে হবে, যে subject হিসেবে আগে বসেছে। 
উদাহরন
They pay the electric bill online. (Active Voice)
The electric bill is paid by them online. (Passive Voice)


Rule Sixteen: যে শব্দগুলি একটি অংশ, শতাংশ নির্দেশ করে, তাদের বর্ণিত nounটির সংখ্যা অনুযায়ী verb বসে। এই nounটিতে সাধারণত “of . . . " থাকে। 

উদাহরন :
A large part (singular) of the cake (singular) is eaten.
Many parts (plural) of the car (singular) are replaceable. (i.e. many car parts are replaceable)
Fifty percent (singular) of the students (plural) pass the exam.
Half of the mangoes are rotten.
Two-thirds of the book has been read.

All of the book is ruined!
All of the books are ruined!

Some of the film is funny. 
Some of the films are funny. 

Fifty percent of the house is made of wood. 
Fifty percent of the houses are made of wood. 


Rule Seventeen: যখন দূরত্ব,সময়ের ব্যাপ্তি, বা টাকার পরিমান বোঝানো হয়, তখন সেটাকে singular হিসেবে বোঝানো হয়, তাই verb singular হয়। 

উদাহরন :
- Distances:
    - Three miles is a long distance to run. (singular)
    - Three miles are required to complete the race. (plural, emphasizing individual miles)

- Periods of time:
    - Two years is a long time to wait. (singular)
    - Two years are needed to complete the project. (plural, emphasizing individual years)

- Amounts of money:
    - $100 is a lot to spend on a gift. (singular)
    - $100 were collected in donations. (plural, emphasizing individual bills) 


Rule Eighteen: কিছু কিছু noun আছে, যাদের শুধু মাত্র plural form থাকে, কিন্তু তাদের singular অর্থে ব্যবহার করা হয়। 

উদাহরন :
The news has been depressing lately. 
Politics is getting too combative. 

*যদিও, কখনও কখনও তাদের plural form ও ব্যবহার দেখতে পাওয়া যায়, তখন verb plural এর নিয়ম অনুযায়ী বসে। 
The news stories are varied.
The politics of different countries are fascinating.


**Subject-এর Plural form যদি plural meaning নিয়ে আসে, তাহলে plural verb ব্যবহার করা হয়। যেমন, scissors, trousers
উদাহরন :
The scissors do not work.
The Trousers are made of good fibre.


**যদি একটি বহুবচন বিশেষ্য (Plural Noun) এর আগে, "pair" শব্দে থাকে, তাহলে subject টিকে একবচন হিসাবে বিবেচনা করা হয়। কারণ "pair" হল একবচন। 
উদাহরন:
The pair of scissors does not work. 


**যখন money-র কথা বলা হয়, এতে দরকার পরে singular verb, কিন্তু যখন dollars কেই বোঝানো হয়, তখন plural verb হয়। 
উদাহরন :
Five dollars is a lot of money.
Dollars are often used instead of Rubles in Russia.


Rule Nineteen: একটি Single Entity কে উল্লেখ করার সময়, যেমন একটি বইয়ের নাম, সংস্থার নাম, বা দেশের নাম, Sentence-এ  verb একবচন হয়। 
উদাহরন :
The Three Musketeers is a French historical adventure novel.


Rule Twenty: "the number of _______," দিয়ে subject শুরু হলে singular verb.
উদাহরন : 
The number of volunteers grows each year.

"a number of _______," দিয়ে subject শুরু হলে plural verb.
উদাহরন :
A number of people love kpop.

"many a ________," দিয়ে subject শুরু হলে singular verb.
উদাহরন :
Many a student finds joy in reading books during the summer holidays.


Rule Twenty-One: অনেক সময় sentence-এ "was" এর জায়গায় "were" বসানো হয়, যখন কোনো sentence-টি অবাস্তব বা কোনো ইচ্ছা প্রকাশ করে। 

উদাহরন :
If Jhulan were here, you'd be sorry.
I wish it were Friday.

**এই ধরণের sentence subjunctive mood প্রদর্শন করে, যা একটি "অনুমানিক", "ইচ্ছাপূর্ণ", "কাল্পনিক" বা "বাস্তবভাবে বিপরীত চিন্তাভাবনা" প্রকাশ করতে ব্যবহৃত হয়। subjunctive mood একবচন subject র সাথে যুক্ত হয় যা আমরা সাধারণত বহুবচন ক্রিয়া হিসেবে ধরে নিই ।

She requested that he raise his hand.
The foreman demanded that the boy wear safety goggles.

Rule Twenty-Two: যদি Subject আর তার complements দুরকম number বা বচন নিয়ে আসে, তাহলে verb subject অনুযায়ী বসে। 

উদাহরণ -
Sailors' guide was the stars.
Batsmen's main aim is more runs.


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Monday, July 8, 2024

Subject Verb Arguments Easy Understanding (All Rules)

Subject Verb Arguments

 Subject Verb Arguments Rules And Examples:


Writing well requires a good understanding of Subject-Verb Agreement. In fact, most grammatical mistakes stem from this very issue. Mastering Subject-Verb Agreement is essential to excel in answering questions, grammar, and writing skills. Here are the rules of Subject-Verb Agreement with Examples to follow to avoid making such mistakes:

Rule One: If the subject is singular,  the standard form of a verb in the present tense is used except third-person singular.

*In the present tense, if the subject is third-person singular, one must use the verb by adding an "-s" to the end of the verb or, if the verb ends in -x, –ss, –sh, –ch, –tch, or –zz, you add "–es" to the end of the verb. If the verb ends in a consonant + y, remove the y and add –ies to match the third-person singular. 

Example: 
I drink a lot of water. (Subject First Person Singular)
You know the boy well. (Subject Second Person Singular)
She writes every day. (Subject Third Person Singular)
He boxes the gifts quickly. (Subject Third Person Singular, verb ends with "x")
She carries her own stuff. (Subject Third Person Singular, verb ends with "y")

** Likewise, in questions that involve the word "do", only "do" needs to match the subject.
Example:
Do you drink coffee?
Do I know you?
Does he know how to play football?

**When using the negative form in the present tense, only the verb "do" needs to match the subject.
Example: 
She does not like reading before bed. 
He does not sleep at all.
I do not like fish.
We do not agree with you.


IN SIMPLE WORDS,

SUBJECTS-I, YOU
VERBS- eat, see, sleep, read, write, jump, do, carry, cry etc

SUBJECTS- HE, SHE, IT, THE KID, THE BOY, THE MAN, RAM, SITA, RAHUL etc               
Verbs- eats, sees, sleeps, reads, writes, jumps, does, carries, cries etc

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

'The Luncheon' MCQ

'The Luncheon' story Questions and Answers



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The Luncheon Class 8 - Summary & Extra Questions : 

Summary of "The Luncheon" by William Somerset Maugham

"The Luncheon" is a short story by William Somerset Maugham about a humorous and ironic encounter between the narrator and a woman who invites him to lunch. The narrator, a young writer, reluctantly agrees to meet her at an expensive restaurant despite his limited means. Throughout the meal, the woman orders the most costly items on the menu, including salmon, caviar, and champagne, while claiming she only eats a light lunch. The narrator, who can only afford a modest meal, watches helplessly as the bill grows larger. Years later, the narrator sees the woman again and notes that she has gained a significant amount of weight, highlighting the irony of her claim to eat lightly. The story humorously explores themes of deception, irony, and social pretences.

The Luncheon Descriptive Questions and Answers - HERE

'The Luncheon' story MCQ questions and answers class 8

1. The story 'The Luncheon' is a semi autobiographical narration of _____

(i) William Shakespeare

(ii) William Somerset Maugham

(iii) Oscar Wilde

(iv) D. H. Laurence


2. The Luncheon is a satire on

(i) love

(ii) romance

(iii) shrewdness

(iv) gluttony


3. The Luncheon offers a satirical presentation of

(i) salon-socialite culture

(ii) high breed culture

(iii) higher love culture

(iv) fashionable culture


4. Where did the writer met her again?

(i) Opera

(ii) Theatre 

(iii) Dance program 

(iv) Movie


5. When did he sit down beside her?

(i) Interval

(ii) At the beginning 

(iii) At the end

(iv) None of these


6. The writer lived in

(i) a Latin Quarter

(ii) a mansion

(iii) his own apartment

(iv) a rent house


7. According to the writer, how much a decent luncheon should cost?

(i) Fifteen 

(ii) Not more than fifteen

(iii) Less than fifteen

(iv) Fifteen to twenty


8. "I should be sorry to leave Paris without having some of them." - what is "them"?

(i) mutton chop

(ii) white wine

(iii) caviar

(iv) asparagus


9. The writer cannot decline her request because

(i) he was young and didn't know how to say no to a lady

(ii) he was too eager to meet his fan

(iii) she forced him to

(iv) he was in love with her


10. The word 'beckon' in the story means

(i) Talk politely to a group of people

(ii) walk in a graceful manner

(iii) call someone using hand or head gesture

(iv) none of these


11. The writer had only ______ with him when he planned to take the lady for the luncheon.

(i) 80 francs

(ii) 1000 francs

(iii) 50 francs

(iv) 100 francs


12. The lady want to meet narrator at...........

(i) Fayot's

(ii) Foyot's

(iii) Fyot's 

(iv) Fatyoot's


13. The lady was ........

(i) Imposing

(ii) Beautiful

(iii) Attractive

(iv) Stubborn


14. The author had met the lady ------------ years ago.

(i) 20 years

(ii) 10 years

(iii) 12 years

(iv) 22 years


15. The writer will meet the lady at Foyot's on

(i) Monday at half-past twelve

(ii) Tuesday at half-past twelve

(iii) Wednesday at half-past twelve

(iv) Thursday at half-past twelve


16. The lady whom he meets is

(i) Talkative

(ii) silent

(iii) proud

(iv) none of these


17. The name of the lady in The Luncheon is

(i) Betty

(ii) Mary

(iii) not-mentioned

(iv) none of these


18. The writer lives in Paris in

(i) a big apartment

(ii) a big place

(iii) a tiny apartment

(iv) none of these


19. Foyot is a restaurant where

(i) the French senators go to eat

(ii) the Roman senators go to eat

(iii) the British senators go to eat

(iv) the American senators go to eat


20. The narrator is ------------- by profession.

(i) a writer.

(ii) a musician.

(iii) an artist.

(iv) a theatre person


21. He had never been to Foyot’s before because:

(i) it was meant only for the French senators.

(ii) it was very expensive.

(iii) he had not heard of it.

(iv) he got no one to go with


22. 'Did I remember?’ The narrator means that:

(i) he did not remember.

(ii) he could not forget.

(iii) he was not sure.

(iv) he was confused


23. What was the patent line used by the lady every time when the waiter had come to take the order?

(i) I love to eat heavy luncheon

(ii) I never eat anything for the luncheon, just one thing

(iii) I will not anything

(iv) I will pay for the dish


24. What was the cheapest dish in the menu, that the author ordered?

(i) Asparagus

(ii) Mutton Chop

(iii) Biryani

(iv) Fried Chicken Sticks


25. What were the dishes ordered by the lady?

(i) Salmon fish and Caviar

(ii) Asparagus and Champagne

(iii) Ice-cream and coffee

(iv)  All of the above


26. Why did the lady wanted to meet the man?

(i) She wanted to know him better.

(ii) She fell in love with him.

(iii) She admired his stories

(iv) She wanted to discuss art with him


27. Why did the man opted for only coffee?

(i) He didn't have enough money to cover the expense.

(ii) He was not hungry

(iii) He was in a hurry and coffee was the only thing he could have

(iv) None of the above


28. What bad qualities the woman had?

(i) She was talkative

(ii) She was unattractive

(iii) She was ill-mannered

(iv) All of the above


29. What is the first thing that she asks for?

(i) Fish particularly caviar

(ii) Fish particularly salmon

(iii) fish

(iv) none of these


30. Salmon is not in

(i) menu

(ii) market

(iii) world

(iv) river


31. After salmon, she orders for

(i) Caviar

(ii) a mutton chop

(iii) peach

(iv) champagne


32. In drink, the lady asks for

(i) white wine

(ii) white berries

(iii) white juice

(iv) none of these


33. French white wines are light and good for

(i) the health

(ii) the eyes

(iii) the head

(iv) the digestion


34. After this, the lady asks for

(i) champagne

(ii) again a fish

(iii) peach

(iv) none of these


35. The writer orders champagne

(i) quarter a bottle

(ii) half a bottle

(iii) full bottle

(iv) none of these


36. What does the writer order for himself when he orders champagne for the lady?

(i) water

(ii) wine

(iii) champagne

(iv) none of these


37. After Champagne, the lady asks for

(i) asparagus

(ii) coffee

(iii) ice-cream

(iv) none of these


38. After asparagus, the lady asks for

(i) coffee with ice-cream

(ii) champagne

(iii) water

(iv) white wine


39. They were big, delicious and appetizing. - what was he talked about?

(i) caviar

(ii) salmon

(iii) mutton chop

(iv) asparagus


40. the shameless woman thrust asparagus down her throat and the smell of the ................ hit my nose.

(i) asparagus

(ii) melted butter

(iii) fish

(iv) coffee


41. The headwaiter delivered them

(i) a small fruit basket

(ii) a large basket of peaches

(iii) a small basket of peaches

(iv) none of these


42. The last thing that the writer takes

(i) coffee

(ii) ice-cream

(iii) sweet

(iv) peaches


43. What her doctor forbid her from?

(i) drinking champagne

(ii) eat nothing in luncheon

(iii) eat only one thing in luncheon

(iv) drink nothing but champagne


44. "My heart sank" why did the writer's heart sink?

(i) she wanted to eat asparagus

(ii) she wanted more food

(iii) she eat only one thing in luncheon

(iv) writer got no money


45. What was writer's plan if he was out of money for the bill?

(i) He will borrow money from her

(ii) he will run away

(iii) he will leave his watch and pay later

(iv) none of these


46. How many francs are left for the waiter?

(i) three

(ii) four

(iii) five

(iv) six


47. How many francs are last in the writer pocket when he comes out of the restaurant?

(i) one

(ii) two

(iii) three

(iv) nothing


48. The lady asks the writer to follow her example of not eating more than one thing for luncheon. The writer retorts saying that he will take nothing for 

(i) the breakfast

(ii) the lunch

(iii) the dinner

(iv) none of these


49. What does the lady call the writer?

(i) a humorist

(ii) a cynic

(iii) a talkative person

(iv) none of these


50. What is the weight of the lady?

(i) one hundred and thirty kilograms

(ii) one hundred kilograms

(iii) one hundred and thirty-three kilograms

(iv) one hundred and three kilograms


51. He did not give an adequate tip to the waiter because:

(i) he was mean.

(ii) he was miserly.

(iii) he had no more money.

(iv) he was shy


52. I don’t believe in overloading my stomach - the speaker is

(i) the lady

(ii) the writer

(iii) the waiter

(iv) none of them



ANSWER: 

1. (ii) William Somerset Maugham

2. (iv) gluttony

3. (i) salon-socialite culture

4. (ii) Theatre 

5. (i) Interval

6. (i) a Latin Quarter

7. (i) Fifteen 

8. (iv) asparagus

9. (i) he was young and didn't know how to say no to a lady

10. (iii) call someone using hand or head gesture

11. (i) 80 francs

12. (ii) Foyot's

13. (iv) Stubborn

14. (i) 20 years

15. (iv) Thursday at half-past twelve

16. (i) Talkative

17. (iii) not-mentioned

18. (iii) a tiny apartment

19. (i) the French senators go to eat

20. (i) a writer.

21. (ii) it was very expensive.

22. (ii) he could not forget.

23. (ii) I never eat anything for the luncheon, just one thing

24. (ii) Mutton Chop

25. (iv)  All of the above

26. (iii) She admired his stories

27. (i) He didn't have enough money to cover the expense.

28. (iv) All of the above

29. (ii) Fish particularly salmon

30. (i) menu

31. (i) Caviar

32. (i) white wine

33. (iv) the digestion

34. (i) champagne

35. (ii) half a bottle

36. (i) water

37. (i) asparagus

38. (i) coffee with ice-cream

39. (iv) asparagus

40. (ii) melted butter

41. (ii) a large basket of peaches

42. (iv) peaches

43. (iv) drink nothing but champagne

44. (i) she wanted to eat asparagus

45. (iii) he will leave his watch and pay later

46. (i) three

47. (iv) nothing

48. (iii) the dinner

49. (i) a humorist

50. (iii) one hundred and thirty-three kilograms

51. (iii) he had no more money.

52. (i) the lady


The Luncheon Descriptive Questions and Answers - HERE




Monday, July 1, 2024

Swami Vivekananda Essay for Kids and Students

 Swami Vivekananda Essay in English for Kids and Students of Class 1 to 12





Let's talk about Swami Vivekananda. He was one of the acclaimed social reformers and spiritual leaders. In this article, you will learn how to write a paragraph about Swami Vivekananda in English. We've included 5 paragraphs on Swami Vivekananda (10 lines, 100, 150, 200, and 250 words) that will be helpful for students of all classes (from class 1 to class 12). Let's get started!

Essay on Swami Vivekananda in 10 Lines


  • Swami Vivekananda was an Indian philosopher, Hindu monk, and spiritual leader of India.
  • His birth name was Narendranath Datta.
  • He was born on 12 January 1863 in Kolkata.
  • His father’s name was Vishwanath Datta and his mother’s name was Bhubaneswari Devi.
  • In 1893, he represented India and Hinduism at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago.
  • He was a disciple of the spiritual leader, Sri Ramakrishna.
  • He spread the teachings of Hindu Philosophy all over the world.
  • He is the founder of the Ramakrishna Mission. 
  • Swami Vivekananda’s birthday is celebrated as National Youth Day in India.
  • He died on 4 July 1902 in Belur Math while meditating.

A Paragraph On Swami Vivekananda For Kids in 100 words

Swami Vivekananda was one of the acclaimed social reformers and spiritual leaders. He was born on 12 January 1863, in  Kolkata. His birth name was Narendranath Dutta. His father was Biswanath Dutta and his mother was Bhuvaneswari Devi. Vivekananda became a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. He dedicated his life to the welfare of humanity. He attended the World Religious Conference in Chicago and gave a historic lecture on the unity of all religions.
Swamiji set up Ramakrishna Mission, a place for all the destitute and needy people. He taught the principles of Hinduism and Vedanta not only to the people of his country but also to people living abroad. He was a microcosm of courage and strength. This great man passed away on July 4, 1902. Even after his death, he remains in our hearts as an inspiration. (138)

A Paragraph On Swami Vivekananda For Kids in 150 words

Swami Vivekananda was born on January 12, 1863, in Kolkata, India. His real name was Narendranath Datta. He was a bright student and loved to learn about different subjects. From a young age, he was very curious about spirituality and religion. Swami Vivekananda became a disciple of the famous saint, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. He learned deep spiritual teachings from him. In 1893, he went to the Parliament of Religions in Chicago and gave a famous speech. This speech made him very popular and respected worldwide. He traveled across India and other countries, spreading the message of peace, unity, and the importance of serving humanity. He founded the Ramakrishna Mission, which works to help the poor and needy. The birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda is celebrated as the National Youth Day in India. Swami Vivekananda passed away on July 4, 1902. His teachings continue to inspire people to lead lives of truth, strength, and compassion.
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A Paragraph On Swami Vivekananda For Kids in 200 words

Swami Vivekananda was born on 12 January 1863 in Kolkata. He was a renowned philosopher, Hindu monk, and spiritual leader. His father was Biswanath Dutta and his mother was Bhuvaneswari Devi. Swami Vivekananda was well-versed in all Hindu scriptures such as Ramayana, Geeta, Mahabharata, Vedas, and Upanishads. He did his schooling at Metropolitan School and graduated from Scottish Church College. Swami Vivekananda had a profound knowledge of multiple subjects including History, Bengali literature, and Sanskrit. Inspired by Sri Ramakrishna, he embraced him as his guru and embarked on his spiritual and philosophical journey to enlighten the world. He established the Ramakrishna Mission to provide aid to the poor and distressed. Swami Vivekananda introduced Western people to Indian culture, spirituality, philosophy, the practice of meditation, and Hindu religion. He dedicated his life to the welfare of humanity, and taught the principles of Hinduism and Vedanta not only to the people of his country, but also to people living abroad. He attended the World Religious Conference in Chicago and gave a historic lecture on the unity of all religions. Swami Vivekananda passed away on July 4, 1902, but even after his death, he remains in our hearts as an inspiration. 
(198 words)


Swami Vivekananda Biography Writing in 250 words



Swami Vivekananda was a great religious reformer of our country. He was born in Calcutta on 12th January 1863. His childhood name was Narendranath Dutta. His father Biswanath Dutta was a renowned lawyer and his mother Bhubaneswari Devi was a pious lady. As a boy, he was very intelligent and extraordinary. He had a deep interest in spiritual thoughts. He passed the entrance examination from Metropolitan Institution. In 1884, he completed his B.A. degree with Honours in Philosophy from the Scottish Church College. Meeting with Shree Ramakrishna was the turning point of this life. He became a disciple of Ramkrishna and travelled all over India on foot. He came to be known as Swami Vivekananda. Swamiji introduced the Indian philosophy of Hinduism in Western countries. He firmly opposed the caste system and untouchability. His address at the Parliament of Religion in Chicago was a memorable event. After his return to India, he continued his religious task. He founded Ramkrishna Mission and Ramkrishna Math at Belur. He also established many hospitals, libraries, and schools in various places in India. Swami Vivekananda’s teaching not only motivated the youth of India but also the whole world. The birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda is celebrated as the National Youth Day in India. Vivekananda's legacy continues to inspire millions. Swamiji breathed his last on the 4th of July 1902 at the age of 39, but his ideas and vision for a strong, united India live on.
(254 words)


BIOGRAPHY 


Swami Vivekananda: A Beacon of Spirituality and Inspiration

Swami Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta on January 12, 1863, in Kolkata, India, was a prominent spiritual leader and reformer. He played a key role in introducing Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world.

From a young age, Narendranath was inclined towards spirituality. His meeting with the mystic Ramakrishna Paramahamsa in 1881 transformed his life. Under Ramakrishna's guidance, he embraced a life of renunciation and spiritual pursuit, taking the name Swami Vivekananda after Ramakrishna's death in 1886.

In 1893, Vivekananda represented India at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago. His opening words, "Sisters and Brothers of America," received a standing ovation. His speeches emphasized the universality of religion and the importance of tolerance and acceptance, earning him widespread admiration.

Vivekananda traveled extensively in the West, spreading the teachings of Vedanta and encouraging the idea of a universal religion. He founded the Vedanta Society in America, which continues to promote his teachings.

Upon returning to India, Vivekananda established the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897, a charitable organization dedicated to social service and education. He believed in the upliftment of the masses through education and spiritual enlightenment. His teachings emphasized the importance of selflessness, service to humanity, and the realization of the divine within oneself.

Swami Vivekananda's life was a blend of deep spirituality and dynamic action. His writings, including "Raja Yoga," "Bhakti Yoga," and "Jnana Yoga," continue to inspire people worldwide. He passed away on July 4, 1902, but his legacy lives on, inspiring millions to pursue a path of self-realization and service to humanity.

Swami Vivekananda's vision of a united world, driven by spiritual values and social responsibility, remains relevant today. His life and teachings continue to guide and inspire people across the globe.

(294 words - standard writing graduate level) 




 


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