Grade 8 (Unit 10) Invitation (Reading II)

Unit 10

 

Reading II (page 123)

Invitation

A. Read the following definitions and choose the correct words from the texts.

a. a particular time when something happens …….…..

b. in a warm and friendly way ………..

c. domestic birds such as chicken, ducks, etc. ……….

d. difficult …………

e. in or to a foreign country or countries ……..….

f. very happy  …………….

Answer                      

a. occasion

b. cordially

c. poultry

d. tough

e. abroad

f. delighted

 

B. Read the texts again and choose the correct answers.

a. Manjit Joshi is the father of

i. Mr. Bikas Prasad Joshi

ii. Mrs Honey Joshi

iii. Mr. Sangam Joshi

b. The Bratabandha party starts

i. late morning

ii. ealry afternoon

iii. early evening

c. Rahim’s family is happy because

i. his father worked abroad for three years.

ii. his father had tough three years in a foreign country.

iii. his father had decided to start his own business in his homeland

d. Rahim sent the email because

i. he wanted Pratik to know about his father’s progress

ii. Pratik was his friend.

iii. he wanted to invite Pratik to join the event

Answer                      

a. Manjit Joshi is the father of

      iii. Mr. Sangam Joshi

b. The Bratabandha party starts

      iii. early evening

c. Rahim’s family is happy because

      iii. his father had decided to start his own business in his homeland

d. Rahim sent the email because

      iii. he wanted to invite Pratik to join the event

 

C. Read the texts again and answer these questions.

a. What is the first card for?

b. Where is the Bratabandha party taking place?

c. What does R.S.V.P. mean?

d. Who wrote the email to whom?

e. When is Rahim’s father starting his business?

f. Do you like Rahim’s father’s decision? Why?

Answer                      

a. The first card is for an invitation to attend the opening ceremony.

b. The Bratabandha party is taking place at Yak Palace, Kali Marg, New Baneshwor.

c. R.S.V.P. means ‘Please respond’.

d. Rahim wrote the email to Pratik.

e. Rahim’s father is starting his business next week.

f. Yes, I like Rahim’s father’s decision because he is starting business in his own home area.

 

Grammar II

B. Read the following sentences and correct the mistakes in question tags.

a. Kunal has gone to market, haven't he?

b. Ram and Laxman are twins, are not they?

c. Abdul will buy a new car, won't Abdul?

d. Dolma has a car, hasn't she?

e. Sanam had written a letter, didn't they?

f. Someone is whispering, isn’t he?

g. I never go out in the evening, don’t I?

h. Let’s have a party, will you?

i. I am doing great at school, amn't I?

Answer                      

a. Kunal has gone to market, hasn’t he?

b. Ram and Laxman are twins, aren’t they?

c. Abdul will buy a new car, won’t he?

d. Dolma has a car, doesn’t she?

e. Sanam had written a letter, hadn’t she?

f. Someone is whispering, aren’t they?

g. I never go out in the evening, do I?

h. Let’s have a party, shall we?

i. I am doing great at school, aren’t I?

 

C. Supply the correct question tags to the following statements.

a. Seema enjoyed the event a lot, ………………?

b. My father has recently returned home from abroad, ………………?

c. Rajkumar cannot write with his left hand, ………………?

d. Nabina had decided not to go to a university, ………………?

e. My mother believes in honesty, ………………?

f. My neighbour is starting his new business, ………………?

g. I am good at drawing, ………………?

h. My brother and sister are happy, ………………?

i. We have arranged a meeting at 6:00 pm, ………………?

j. Nishu won’t buy a new notebook, ………………?

k. Nobody has solved the puzzle, ………………?

l. They hardly attend social functions, ………………?

Answer                      

a. Seema enjoyed the event a lot, didn’t she?

b. My father has recently returned home from abroad, hasn’t he?

c. Rajkumar cannot write with his left hand, can he?

d. Nabina had decided not to go to a university, hadn’t he?

e. My mother believes in honesty, doesn’t she?

f. My neighbour is starting his new business, isn’t he?

g. I am good at drawing, aren’t I?

h. My brother and sister are happy, aren’t they?

i. We have arranged a meeting at 6:00 pm, haven’t we?

j. Nishu won’t buy a new notebook, will she?

k. Nobody has solved the puzzle, have they?

l. 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.

 

September 5, 2023

Subject: Join Us in Celebrating Uncle's New Job!

Hi Sunil,

I hope this message finds you well! I have some exciting news to share – my uncle has just landed an amazing new job, and we're organizing a party to celebrate his achievement. The entire family is buzzing with excitement, and we would love for you to be a part of this special day.

Details are as follows:

Date: 10 September 2023

Time: 2:00 pm

Location: Disney Park Resort

We've got a fantastic evening planned with delicious food, great music, and, most importantly, wonderful company. It would mean a lot to both me and my uncle if you could join us to share in this joyous occasion.

If you can make it, please reply to this message or give me a call at 9845385435. If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out as well.

We're really looking forward to having you at the party and celebrating this exciting new chapter in my uncle's life. It wouldn't be the same without you!

Warm regards,

Sagar Pandit

 

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