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CONVERT FROM INDIRECT TO DIRECT

REPORTED SPEECH:- INDIRECT TO DIRECT SENTENCES:- 1. a. Radha said that she was very busy then. b. Radha said, “I am very busy now.” 2. a. He said, “I am unwell.” b. He said (that)he was unwell. 3. a. He says/will say, “I am unwell.”  b. He says/will say he is unwell. 4. a. They said, “We cannot live without water.”  b. They said that we cannot live without water. 5. a. “I am happy”…

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Synonyms and Antonyms

SYNONYMS & ANTONYMS EMINENT – of high rank or importance; famous Example: Some eminent members of the society helped in rehabilitating the slum-dwellers in the city. Synonyms- illustrious, distinguished, renowned He hails from an illustrious family having political connections. Antonyms- common, obscure, unimportant His obscure background did not deter him from reaching the top.  …

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Idioms – 1

1. A Blessing in disguise – Something good that isn’t recognised at first. Example- Failing in his exams was a blessing in disguise, for he realized that he was not enjoying his course and decided to try out something else. 2. A chip on your shoulder- being upset for something that happened in the past.…

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Pharases

Bear with – to sustain Example: She can no longer bear with her husband. Bear away- to win Example: P.T Usha bore away the gold medals in all track events. break off – to stop suddenly Example: She broke off in the middle of her inaugural speech at the annual day function. call in -…