WELCOME

1. WELCOME

2. Dr. M. MURUGANANTHAM. M.A., M.PHIL., Ph.D., B.ED., Assistant Professor Department of English RajapalayamRajus’ College Rajapalayam

3. Developing Communication Skills

4. International Language – It is a language of diplomacy and it contains many a rich treasure, it gives us an introduction to western culture and thought. Window of the World Link Language Language of Fashion Presentable English A Special Language

5. He is going to Madurai. He is going from Madurai. He is going through Madurai. He is going around Madurai.

6. Ram married Sita Ram married forSita Ram married withSita Ram married againstSita

7. A dictionary gives meaning to the words. A cow is a holy animal. Raja is a student. Raja is the student.

8. 7. To enrich your English Vocabulary Homophones One word substitution Phrasal Verbs Idioms Proverbs Dialogue writing/Speaking.

9. 7.1. Vocabulary Active & Passive Vocabulary.

10. 7.2. Homophones Amicable Amiable Exceed Concede Allusion Illusion Admission Admittance Canvass Canvas Career Carrier Corporal Corporeal Stationery Stationary Industrial Industrious Popular Populous

11. 7.3. One Word Substitution Philanthropist – a lover of man kind Anthropologist – one who studies the evolution of man kind Misologist – one who hates knowledge Misogamist – one who hates marriage Uroxicide – Murder of wife Sororicide – Murder of Sister Matricide – Murder of mother Patricide – Murder of father Fratricide – Murder of brother Homicide – Murder of man

12. 7.4. Phrasal Verbs Blow up – destroy Break out – escape from prison Call on – meet Call off – cancel Drop in – make a short visit Look into – investigate Put off – postpone Take on – play against

13. The tower was blown up by terrorist. The criminals broke out of the prison. The P.M called on the President. The match was called off due to rain. Please drop in to my home. The police look into the matter. We put off the meeting. India takes on Australia today.

14. 7.5. Idioms To blow one’s trumpet – to praise oneself. A leap in the dark – to take a risk. To be nipped in the bud – to destroy in the beginning. To shed crocodile tears – to show false sorrow. Herculean task – very difficult. To meet one’s waterloo – to face final defeat. Kick the bucket – died. At sixes and sevens – confused state. By hook or crook – in any manner. In black and white – written form.

15. We don’t like to talk to those who are always blowing their own trumpet. • you must not leap in the dark by entering business without experience. • The evils of the society must be nipped in the bud. • Don’t shed crocodile tears. • It is a Herculean task to root out corruption. • Tippu Sultan met his waterloo in the Mysore battle. • The old man kicked the bucket. • All the things in the home are at sixes and sevens. • He likes to win the match by any hook or crook. • Please submit your views in black and white.

16. 7.6. Proverbs • Common sense is not so common. • Better to be harmless than helpful. • Forgiveness is the noblest revenge. • Who knows most says least. • A friend to everybody is a friend to nobody. • Everybody’s business is nobody’s business. • Everyman is the architect of his own fortune. • A nod for a wise man, and rod for a fool. • Robs Peter to pay Paul. • Every bird must hatch its own eggs.

17. 7.7. Dialogue writing/ Speaking.

18. SPOT THE ERROR IF ANY 1. My choiceis quitedifferent fromyour’s. No Error. A B C D E 2. Would you please requesthim not totore open the envelope A B C without my consent?. No Error. D E 3. I thinkeveryone ofthese men areincompetent. No Error. A B C D E 4. He was promoted tothe post of Principal thoughI was Junior than A B C all the other members of the staff. No Error. D E

19. 5. You should makeit a rule neverto interferewith other affairs. A B C D No Error. E 6. The manager of the banktogether withhis staffhave resigned. A B C D No Error. E 7. People believe that money and peace of minddoes not go A B C hand in hand. No Error. D E

20. 8. He who possessgood qualitiesis bound toimpress others. A B C D No Error. E 9. Mother asked mewherewas I goingin such a hurry. No Error. A B C D E 10. People like Mahesh looks alwayscheerful not because A B of the peace of mindbut merely because of successful gestures. C D No Error. E

21. 11. Everyone of thosewho came here arefoolish and A B C cannot be relied upon. No Error. D E 12. When he comesto see ushe usually will bring A B C something with him. No Error. D E 13. The tallestamong them expressed a keen desire to sit under A B C D the shade of a tree. No Error. E

22. 14. At that very moment they were showing signs of growing A B C nervousness, isn’t it? No Error. D E 15. Believe me I couldn’t hardly believe what anyone of themhad said. A B C D No Error.. E 16. The Principalforbade us not to usethe entire central hall. No Error. A B C D E

23. 17. As it was Rajan’sfirst interview he dressed himselfin his mostformal suit. A B C D No Error. E 18. If the teacher is goodthe studentswill respondpositively to them. A B C D No Error. E 19. If I were he I would have taughtthose cheatsa lesson just now. A B C D No Error. E

24. 20. Geometry and Drawingare more easierthanGeography and Social studies. A B CD No Error. E 21. To performthe experimentdrop little sugarinto a glass of water. A B C D No Error. E 22. My uncle frequentlygoes to abroadon businessby air. No Error. A B C D E

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