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Parts of Speech MCQ Test (20 Questions)

Instructions: Each question has a sentence with one bold word. Choose the correct part of speech for the bold word. Click "Submit Quiz" when you are done. Your score and feedback will appear immediately (no page refresh needed).

1. The cat sleeps on the mat.

A) Verb B) Noun C) Adjective D) Adverb

2. She runs quickly to school every morning.

A) Noun B) Verb C) Adjective D) Preposition

3. This is a beautiful painting.

A) Noun B) Verb C) Adjective D) Adverb

4. He speaks loudly in class.

A) Adjective B) Adverb C) Pronoun D) Conjunction

5. I like to read books.

A) Noun B) Verb C) Pronoun D) Preposition

6. The book is on the table.

A) Preposition B) Conjunction C) Adverb D) Interjection

7. She laughed because it was funny.

A) Preposition B) Conjunction C) Adverb D) Pronoun

8. Wow! That was amazing!

A) Noun B) Verb C) Adjective D) Interjection

9. The dog barked at the stranger.

A) Verb B) Noun C) Adjective D) Adverb

10. They swim in the pool every weekend.

A) Noun B) Verb C) Pronoun D) Adjective

11. It was a cold winter morning.

A) Adjective B) Adverb C) Noun D) Verb

12. He walked slowly down the street.

A) Adverb B) Adjective C) Verb D) Preposition

13. We are going to the park.

A) Pronoun B) Noun C) Verb D) Conjunction

14. The gift is under the tree.

A) Preposition B) Adverb C) Conjunction D) Adjective

15. I will go if you come with me.

A) Conjunction B) Preposition C) Adverb D) Interjection

16. Ouch! That hurt!

A) Verb B) Interjection C) Noun D) Adjective

17. My brother is a doctor.

A) Noun B) Verb C) Pronoun D) Adjective

18. The children play happily in the garden.

A) Verb B) Adverb C) Noun D) Adjective

19. This shirt is too small for me.

A) Adverb B) Adjective C) Preposition D) Conjunction

20. He and I are good friends.

A) Pronoun B) Noun C) Conjunction D) Preposition

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Parts of Speech MCQ Test (20 Questions)

Instructions: Each question has a sentence with one bold word. Choose the correct part of speech for the bold word. Click "Submit Quiz" when you are done. Your score and feedback will appear immediately (no page refresh needed).

1. The cat sleeps on the mat.

A) Verb B) Noun C) Adjective D) Adverb

2. She runs quickly to school every morning.

A) Noun B) Verb C) Adjective D) Preposition

3. This is a beautiful painting.

A) Noun B) Verb C) Adjective D) Adverb

4. He speaks loudly in class.

A) Adjective B) Adverb C) Pronoun D) Conjunction

5. I like to read books.

A) Noun B) Verb C) Pronoun D) Preposition

6. The book is on the table.

A) Preposition B) Conjunction C) Adverb D) Interjection

7. She laughed because it was funny.

A) Preposition B) Conjunction C) Adverb D) Pronoun

8. Wow! That was amazing!

A) Noun B) Verb C) Adjective D) Interjection

9. The dog barked at the stranger.

A) Verb B) Noun C) Adjective D) Adverb

10. They swim in the pool every weekend.

A) Noun B) Verb C) Pronoun D) Adjective

11. It was a cold winter morning.

A) Adjective B) Adverb C) Noun D) Verb

12. He walked slowly down the street.

A) Adverb B) Adjective C) Verb D) Preposition

13. We are going to the park.

A) Pronoun B) Noun C) Verb D) Conjunction

14. The gift is under the tree.

A) Preposition B) Adverb C) Conjunction D) Adjective

15. I will go if you come with me.

A) Conjunction B) Preposition C) Adverb D) Interjection

16. Ouch! That hurt!

A) Verb B) Interjection C) Noun D) Adjective

17. My brother is a doctor.

A) Noun B) Verb C) Pronoun D) Adjective

18. The children play happily in the garden.

A) Verb B) Adverb C) Noun D) Adjective

19. This shirt is too small for me.

A) Adverb B) Adjective C) Preposition D) Conjunction

20. He and I are good friends.

A) Pronoun B) Noun C) Conjunction D) Preposition

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Active Voice to Passive Voice : Changing rules and Practice

 Active Voice to Passive Voice : Changing rules and Practice

Below is a complete and simple guide to change an Active Voice sentence into Passive Voice, specially written for elementary-level ESL students, using Indian names and context.

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1. What is Active Voice?

In Active Voice, the subject does the action.

Structure:

Subject + Verb + Object

Examples:

• Ravi eats an apple.

• Sita writes a letter.

• The teacher explains the lesson.

Here, Ravi, Sita, the teacher are doing the action.

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2. What is Passive Voice?

In Passive Voice, the action is done to the subject.

Structure:

Object + helping verb + past participle (V³) + by + subject

Examples:

• An apple is eaten by Ravi.

• A letter is written by Sita.

• The lesson is explained by the teacher.

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3. Basic Steps to Change Active into Passive

Follow these 5 simple steps:

Step 1: Find the Object

Look for what receives the action.

• Ravi eats an apple.
  Object = an apple

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Step 2: Make the Object the New Subject

• An apple becomes the subject.

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Step 3: Choose the Correct Helping Verb

Use am / is / are / was / were / has been / had been / will be
(according to tense and number)

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Step 4: Change the Main Verb into Past Participle (V³)

• eat → eaten

• write → written

• clean → cleaned

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Step 5: Add “by + subject” (optional)

• by Ravi

• by Sita

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4. Examples (Present Tense)

Simple Present

Active:

• Ramesh plays cricket.

Passive:

• Cricket is played by Ramesh.

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Present Continuous

Active:

• Meena is cooking food.

Passive:

• Food is being cooked by Meena.

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Present Perfect

Active:

• The boy has broken the window.

Passive:

• The window has been broken by the boy.

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5. Examples (Past Tense)

Simple Past

Active:

• The farmer grew rice.

Passive:

• Rice was grown by the farmer.

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Past Continuous

Active:

• The workers were building the road.

Passive:

• The road was being built by the workers.

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Past Perfect

Active:

• Rani had completed the work.

Passive:

• The work had been completed by Rani.

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6. Examples (Future Tense)

Simple Future

Active:

• They will paint the house.

Passive:

• The house will be painted by them.

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7. Changing Pronouns

Active	Passive
I	me
we	us
he	him
she	her
they	them
you	you

Example:

• He helped me.

• I was helped by him.

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8. When “by” is NOT needed

If the doer is unknown or unimportant, we remove by + subject.

Examples:

• My bag was stolen.

• The road is being repaired.

• English is spoken in India.

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9. Sentences That Cannot Be Changed

Sentences without an object cannot be changed.

Examples:

• The baby sleeps.

• He laughs.

(No object → No passive voice)

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10. Quick Formula Chart

Tense	Passive Form
Simple Present	am / is / are + V³
Present Continuous	am / is / are + being + V³
Present Perfect	has / have + been + V³
Simple Past	was / were + V³
Past Continuous	was / were + being + V³
Past Perfect	had + been + V³
Simple Future	will + be + V³

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11. Easy Practice Examples

Change into Passive Voice:

1. Sunita cleans the room.

2. The postman delivered the letter.

3. The students are writing the exam.

4. The carpenter will make a table.

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12. Simple Tip for Students

• Active Voice → Who does the work

• Passive Voice → What happens to the work

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Below is a simple and complete guide on changing Interrogative and Imperative sentences into Passive Voice, written for elementary-level ESL students, using Indian names and daily-life examples.

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A. INTERROGATIVE SENTENCES

(Questions → Passive Voice)

1. What is an Interrogative Sentence?

An interrogative sentence asks a question.

Examples:

• Does Ravi play cricket?

• Did Sita write the letter?

• Is the teacher explaining the lesson?

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2. Basic Rule (Interrogative → Passive)

Active Structure:

Helping verb + Subject + Verb + Object?

Passive Structure:

Helping verb + Object + been / being (if needed) + V³ + by + Subject?

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3. Steps to Change Interrogative into Passive

Step 1: Find the object

• Did Rani clean the room?

Step 2: Make the object the subject

• The room

Step 3: Keep the question form

Helping verb comes at the beginning

Step 4: Use correct helping verb + V³

clean → cleaned

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4. Examples (Present Tense)

Simple Present

Active:

• Does Mohan read the newspaper?

Passive:

• Is the newspaper read by Mohan?

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Present Continuous

Active:

• Is Meena cooking the food?

Passive:

• Is the food being cooked by Meena?

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Present Perfect

Active:

• Has the boy broken the glass?

Passive:

• Has the glass been broken by the boy?

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5. Examples (Past Tense)

Simple Past

Active:

• Did the farmer grow rice?

Passive:

• Was rice grown by the farmer?

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Past Continuous

Active:

• Were the workers repairing the road?

Passive:

• Was the road being repaired by the workers?

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Past Perfect

Active:

• Had Raju completed the work?

Passive:

• Had the work been completed by Raju?

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6. Examples (Future Tense)

Simple Future

Active:

• Will they build the bridge?

Passive:

• Will the bridge be built by them?

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7. WH-Questions to Passive

Who → by whom

Active:

• Who wrote this letter?

Passive:

• By whom was this letter written?

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What / Which / Where (remain same)

Active:

• What did the teacher explain?

Passive:

• What was explained by the teacher?

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B. IMPERATIVE SENTENCES

(Orders / Requests → Passive Voice)

1. What is an Imperative Sentence?

An imperative sentence gives an order, advice, or request.

Examples:

• Open the door.

• Clean the room.

• Please help the poor.

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2. Basic Rule (Imperative → Passive)

Active Structure:

Verb + Object

Passive Structure:

Let + object + be + V³

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3. Steps to Change Imperative into Passive

Step 1: Find the object

• Close the window.

Step 2: Use “Let”

• Let the window

Step 3: Add “be + V³”

close → closed

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4. Examples (Simple Commands)

Active:

• Shut the door.

Passive:

• Let the door be shut.

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Active:

• Write the answers.

Passive:

• Let the answers be written.

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5. Negative Imperatives

Active:

• Do not touch the wire.

Passive:

• Let the wire not be touched.

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Active:

• Don’t waste water.

Passive:

• Let water not be wasted.

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6. Polite Requests

Active:

• Please give me water.

Passive:

• You are requested to give me water.

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Active:

• Kindly follow the rules.

Passive:

• You are requested to follow the rules.

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7. Advice / Instructions

Active:

• Take the medicine daily.

Passive:

• You are advised to take the medicine daily.

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8. Important Notes

1. Subject “you” is hidden in imperative sentences

2. “By you” is usually not used

3. Use Let + object + be + V³ for commands

4. Use requested / advised / ordered for polite forms

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9. Practice for Students

Change into Passive Voice:

Interrogatives

1. Did Anil complete the homework?

2. Is the teacher correcting the papers?

3. Who painted this picture?

Imperatives

4. Clean the classroom.

5. Do not pluck the flowers.

6. Please help the old man.

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10. Easy Memory Tip

• Question → Keep question form

• Order → Use “Let … be”

• Who → Change to “By whom”

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PRACTICE THESE QUESTIONS

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A. Declarative (Statements) – 1 to 30

1. Ravi writes a letter.

2. Sita cleans the room.

3. The teacher explains the lesson.

4. Ramesh plays cricket.

5. The farmer grows rice.

6. Meena cooks food.

7. The boy breaks the glass.

8. Sunita waters the plants.

9. The carpenter makes a table.

10. The doctor treats the patient.

11. The students read the lesson.

12. The postman delivers the letter.

13. The mother prepares breakfast.

14. The shopkeeper sells fruits.

15. The police catch the thief.

16. The painter paints the wall.

17. Anil opens the door.

18. The girl sings a song.

19. The workers repair the road.

20. The driver drives the bus.

21. Rani has finished the work.

22. The children are playing the game.

23. The mason was building the house.

24. Mohan bought a new cycle.

25. The boy had completed the task.

26. They will construct a bridge.

27. The teacher has corrected the papers.

28. The students were writing the exam.

29. The nurse gave medicine to the patient.

30. The gardener is cutting the grass.

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B. Interrogative (Questions) – 31 to 40

31. Does Ravi read the newspaper?

32. Is Meena cooking the food?

33. Did the farmer grow rice?

34. Has Sita written the letter?

35. Are the students cleaning the classroom?

36. Was the carpenter making the table?

37. Will they paint the house?

38. Had Raju completed the work?

39. Who wrote this story?

40. What did the teacher explain?

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C. Imperative (Commands / Requests) – 41 to 50

41. Open the window.

42. Close the door.

43. Clean the classroom.

44. Write the answers neatly.

45. Do not waste water.

46. Switch off the fan.

47. Bring the chalk.

48. Please help the poor.

49. Do not pluck the flowers.

50. Follow the school rules.

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Instruction for Students:

👉 Change each Active Voice sentence into Passive Voice.
👉 Use correct helping verbs and past participle (V³).

Below are the ANSWERS.
All Active Voice sentences are changed into Passive Voice, in simple English, suitable for elementary ESL students.

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A. Declarative (Statements) – Answers (1–30)

1. A letter is written by Ravi.

2. The room is cleaned by Sita.

3. The lesson is explained by the teacher.

4. Cricket is played by Ramesh.

5. Rice is grown by the farmer.

6. Food is cooked by Meena.

7. The glass is broken by the boy.

8. The plants are watered by Sunita.

9. A table is made by the carpenter.

10. The patient is treated by the doctor.

11. The lesson is read by the students.

12. The letter is delivered by the postman.

13. Breakfast is prepared by the mother.

14. Fruits are sold by the shopkeeper.

15. The thief is caught by the police.

16. The wall is painted by the painter.

17. The door is opened by Anil.

18. A song is sung by the girl.

19. The road is repaired by the workers.

20. The bus is driven by the driver.

21. The work has been finished by Rani.

22. The game is being played by the children.

23. The house was being built by the mason.

24. A new cycle was bought by Mohan.

25. The task had been completed by the boy.

26. A bridge will be constructed by them.

27. The papers have been corrected by the teacher.

28. The exam was being written by the students.

29. Medicine was given to the patient by the nurse.

30. The grass is being cut by the gardener.

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B. Interrogative (Questions) – Answers (31–40)

31. Is the newspaper read by Ravi?

32. Is the food being cooked by Meena?

33. Was rice grown by the farmer?

34. Has the letter been written by Sita?

35. Is the classroom being cleaned by the students?

36. Was the table being made by the carpenter?

37. Will the house be painted by them?

38. Had the work been completed by Raju?

39. By whom was this story written?

40. What was explained by the teacher?

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C. Imperative (Commands / Requests) – Answers (41–50)

41. Let the window be opened.

42. Let the door be closed.

43. Let the classroom be cleaned.

44. Let the answers be written neatly.

45. Let water not be wasted.

46. Let the fan be switched off.

47. Let the chalk be brought.

48. You are requested to help the poor.

49. Let the flowers not be plucked.

50. Let the school rules be followed.

 Active Voice to Passive Voice : Changing rules and Practice

Below is a complete and simple guide to change an Active Voice sentence into Passive Voice, specially written for elementary-level ESL students, using Indian names and context.

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1. What is Active Voice?

In Active Voice, the subject does the action.

Structure:

Subject + Verb + Object

Examples:

• Ravi eats an apple.

• Sita writes a letter.

• The teacher explains the lesson.

Here, Ravi, Sita, the teacher are doing the action.

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2. What is Passive Voice?

In Passive Voice, the action is done to the subject.

Structure:

Object + helping verb + past participle (V³) + by + subject

Examples:

• An apple is eaten by Ravi.

• A letter is written by Sita.

• The lesson is explained by the teacher.

---

3. Basic Steps to Change Active into Passive

Follow these 5 simple steps:

Step 1: Find the Object

Look for what receives the action.

• Ravi eats an apple.
  Object = an apple

---

Step 2: Make the Object the New Subject

• An apple becomes the subject.

---

Step 3: Choose the Correct Helping Verb

Use am / is / are / was / were / has been / had been / will be
(according to tense and number)

---

Step 4: Change the Main Verb into Past Participle (V³)

• eat → eaten

• write → written

• clean → cleaned

---

Step 5: Add “by + subject” (optional)

• by Ravi

• by Sita

---

4. Examples (Present Tense)

Simple Present

Active:

• Ramesh plays cricket.

Passive:

• Cricket is played by Ramesh.

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Present Continuous

Active:

• Meena is cooking food.

Passive:

• Food is being cooked by Meena.

---

Present Perfect

Active:

• The boy has broken the window.

Passive:

• The window has been broken by the boy.

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5. Examples (Past Tense)

Simple Past

Active:

• The farmer grew rice.

Passive:

• Rice was grown by the farmer.

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Past Continuous

Active:

• The workers were building the road.

Passive:

• The road was being built by the workers.

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Past Perfect

Active:

• Rani had completed the work.

Passive:

• The work had been completed by Rani.

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6. Examples (Future Tense)

Simple Future

Active:

• They will paint the house.

Passive:

• The house will be painted by them.

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7. Changing Pronouns

Active	Passive
I	me
we	us
he	him
she	her
they	them
you	you

Example:

• He helped me.

• I was helped by him.

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8. When “by” is NOT needed

If the doer is unknown or unimportant, we remove by + subject.

Examples:

• My bag was stolen.

• The road is being repaired.

• English is spoken in India.

---

9. Sentences That Cannot Be Changed

Sentences without an object cannot be changed.

Examples:

• The baby sleeps.

• He laughs.

(No object → No passive voice)

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10. Quick Formula Chart

Tense	Passive Form
Simple Present	am / is / are + V³
Present Continuous	am / is / are + being + V³
Present Perfect	has / have + been + V³
Simple Past	was / were + V³
Past Continuous	was / were + being + V³
Past Perfect	had + been + V³
Simple Future	will + be + V³

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11. Easy Practice Examples

Change into Passive Voice:

1. Sunita cleans the room.

2. The postman delivered the letter.

3. The students are writing the exam.

4. The carpenter will make a table.

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12. Simple Tip for Students

• Active Voice → Who does the work

• Passive Voice → What happens to the work

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Below is a simple and complete guide on changing Interrogative and Imperative sentences into Passive Voice, written for elementary-level ESL students, using Indian names and daily-life examples.

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A. INTERROGATIVE SENTENCES

(Questions → Passive Voice)

1. What is an Interrogative Sentence?

An interrogative sentence asks a question.

Examples:

• Does Ravi play cricket?

• Did Sita write the letter?

• Is the teacher explaining the lesson?

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2. Basic Rule (Interrogative → Passive)

Active Structure:

Helping verb + Subject + Verb + Object?

Passive Structure:

Helping verb + Object + been / being (if needed) + V³ + by + Subject?

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3. Steps to Change Interrogative into Passive

Step 1: Find the object

• Did Rani clean the room?

Step 2: Make the object the subject

• The room

Step 3: Keep the question form

Helping verb comes at the beginning

Step 4: Use correct helping verb + V³

clean → cleaned

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4. Examples (Present Tense)

Simple Present

Active:

• Does Mohan read the newspaper?

Passive:

• Is the newspaper read by Mohan?

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Present Continuous

Active:

• Is Meena cooking the food?

Passive:

• Is the food being cooked by Meena?

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Present Perfect

Active:

• Has the boy broken the glass?

Passive:

• Has the glass been broken by the boy?

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5. Examples (Past Tense)

Simple Past

Active:

• Did the farmer grow rice?

Passive:

• Was rice grown by the farmer?

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Past Continuous

Active:

• Were the workers repairing the road?

Passive:

• Was the road being repaired by the workers?

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Past Perfect

Active:

• Had Raju completed the work?

Passive:

• Had the work been completed by Raju?

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6. Examples (Future Tense)

Simple Future

Active:

• Will they build the bridge?

Passive:

• Will the bridge be built by them?

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7. WH-Questions to Passive

Who → by whom

Active:

• Who wrote this letter?

Passive:

• By whom was this letter written?

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What / Which / Where (remain same)

Active:

• What did the teacher explain?

Passive:

• What was explained by the teacher?

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B. IMPERATIVE SENTENCES

(Orders / Requests → Passive Voice)

1. What is an Imperative Sentence?

An imperative sentence gives an order, advice, or request.

Examples:

• Open the door.

• Clean the room.

• Please help the poor.

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2. Basic Rule (Imperative → Passive)

Active Structure:

Verb + Object

Passive Structure:

Let + object + be + V³

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3. Steps to Change Imperative into Passive

Step 1: Find the object

• Close the window.

Step 2: Use “Let”

• Let the window

Step 3: Add “be + V³”

close → closed

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4. Examples (Simple Commands)

Active:

• Shut the door.

Passive:

• Let the door be shut.

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Active:

• Write the answers.

Passive:

• Let the answers be written.

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5. Negative Imperatives

Active:

• Do not touch the wire.

Passive:

• Let the wire not be touched.

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Active:

• Don’t waste water.

Passive:

• Let water not be wasted.

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6. Polite Requests

Active:

• Please give me water.

Passive:

• You are requested to give me water.

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Active:

• Kindly follow the rules.

Passive:

• You are requested to follow the rules.

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7. Advice / Instructions

Active:

• Take the medicine daily.

Passive:

• You are advised to take the medicine daily.

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8. Important Notes

1. Subject “you” is hidden in imperative sentences

2. “By you” is usually not used

3. Use Let + object + be + V³ for commands

4. Use requested / advised / ordered for polite forms

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9. Practice for Students

Change into Passive Voice:

Interrogatives

1. Did Anil complete the homework?

2. Is the teacher correcting the papers?

3. Who painted this picture?

Imperatives

4. Clean the classroom.

5. Do not pluck the flowers.

6. Please help the old man.

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10. Easy Memory Tip

• Question → Keep question form

• Order → Use “Let … be”

• Who → Change to “By whom”

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PRACTICE THESE QUESTIONS

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A. Declarative (Statements) – 1 to 30

1. Ravi writes a letter.

2. Sita cleans the room.

3. The teacher explains the lesson.

4. Ramesh plays cricket.

5. The farmer grows rice.

6. Meena cooks food.

7. The boy breaks the glass.

8. Sunita waters the plants.

9. The carpenter makes a table.

10. The doctor treats the patient.

11. The students read the lesson.

12. The postman delivers the letter.

13. The mother prepares breakfast.

14. The shopkeeper sells fruits.

15. The police catch the thief.

16. The painter paints the wall.

17. Anil opens the door.

18. The girl sings a song.

19. The workers repair the road.

20. The driver drives the bus.

21. Rani has finished the work.

22. The children are playing the game.

23. The mason was building the house.

24. Mohan bought a new cycle.

25. The boy had completed the task.

26. They will construct a bridge.

27. The teacher has corrected the papers.

28. The students were writing the exam.

29. The nurse gave medicine to the patient.

30. The gardener is cutting the grass.

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B. Interrogative (Questions) – 31 to 40

31. Does Ravi read the newspaper?

32. Is Meena cooking the food?

33. Did the farmer grow rice?

34. Has Sita written the letter?

35. Are the students cleaning the classroom?

36. Was the carpenter making the table?

37. Will they paint the house?

38. Had Raju completed the work?

39. Who wrote this story?

40. What did the teacher explain?

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C. Imperative (Commands / Requests) – 41 to 50

41. Open the window.

42. Close the door.

43. Clean the classroom.

44. Write the answers neatly.

45. Do not waste water.

46. Switch off the fan.

47. Bring the chalk.

48. Please help the poor.

49. Do not pluck the flowers.

50. Follow the school rules.

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Instruction for Students:

👉 Change each Active Voice sentence into Passive Voice.
👉 Use correct helping verbs and past participle (V³).

Below are the ANSWERS.
All Active Voice sentences are changed into Passive Voice, in simple English, suitable for elementary ESL students.

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A. Declarative (Statements) – Answers (1–30)

1. A letter is written by Ravi.

2. The room is cleaned by Sita.

3. The lesson is explained by the teacher.

4. Cricket is played by Ramesh.

5. Rice is grown by the farmer.

6. Food is cooked by Meena.

7. The glass is broken by the boy.

8. The plants are watered by Sunita.

9. A table is made by the carpenter.

10. The patient is treated by the doctor.

11. The lesson is read by the students.

12. The letter is delivered by the postman.

13. Breakfast is prepared by the mother.

14. Fruits are sold by the shopkeeper.

15. The thief is caught by the police.

16. The wall is painted by the painter.

17. The door is opened by Anil.

18. A song is sung by the girl.

19. The road is repaired by the workers.

20. The bus is driven by the driver.

21. The work has been finished by Rani.

22. The game is being played by the children.

23. The house was being built by the mason.

24. A new cycle was bought by Mohan.

25. The task had been completed by the boy.

26. A bridge will be constructed by them.

27. The papers have been corrected by the teacher.

28. The exam was being written by the students.

29. Medicine was given to the patient by the nurse.

30. The grass is being cut by the gardener.

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B. Interrogative (Questions) – Answers (31–40)

31. Is the newspaper read by Ravi?

32. Is the food being cooked by Meena?

33. Was rice grown by the farmer?

34. Has the letter been written by Sita?

35. Is the classroom being cleaned by the students?

36. Was the table being made by the carpenter?

37. Will the house be painted by them?

38. Had the work been completed by Raju?

39. By whom was this story written?

40. What was explained by the teacher?

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C. Imperative (Commands / Requests) – Answers (41–50)

41. Let the window be opened.

42. Let the door be closed.

43. Let the classroom be cleaned.

44. Let the answers be written neatly.

45. Let water not be wasted.

46. Let the fan be switched off.

47. Let the chalk be brought.

48. You are requested to help the poor.

49. Let the flowers not be plucked.

50. Let the school rules be followed.

Quiz over 'Unity in Diversity'

Unity in Diversity in India - Vocabulary Quiz

Q. No. (1–20). Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word/phrase based on its context in the passage. (20 × 1 = 20 Marks)

1. “...a land of myriad languages...” The word “myriad” means:

A) few B) countless or very many C) ancient D) similar

2. “...a veritable babel of tongues...” The word “veritable” means:

A) false B) real or genuine C) imaginary D) temporary

3. “...continental dimensions of the country account for these variations...” The word “account for” means:

A) ignore B) explain or cause C) hide D) count

4. “...superficial observers are likely to be bewildered...” The word “superficial” means:

A) deep and thoughtful B) surface-level or shallow C) experienced D) wise

5. “...the eminently desirable goal of unity amidst diversity.” The word “eminently” means:

A) barely B) obviously or notably C) rarely D) secretly

6. “...the individual in the aggregate...” The word “aggregate” means:

A) separate parts B) whole or total C) single unit D) difference

7. “...a keen penetrating insight...” The word “penetrating” means:

A) shallow B) sharp or insightful C) confusing D) slow

8. “...the manifold variety in India.” The word “manifold” means:

A) single B) many and varied C) limited D) hidden

9. “...a fertile source of strength and wealth.” The word “fertile” means:

A) barren B) productive or rich C) weak D) empty

10. “...discerned a certain underlying uniformity...” The word “discerned” means:

A) ignored B) clearly seen or recognized C) confused D) forgotten

11. “...features which differentiate it from...” The word “differentiate” means:

A) make similar B) distinguish or make different C) copy D) combine

12. “...grasped the whole of India as a unit...” The word “grasped” means:

A) released B) understood or seized mentally C) lost D) ignored

13. “...heirs to a common and rich culture.” The word “heirs” means:

A) enemies B) inheritors or successors C) creators D) destroyers

14. “...serves as a bond of unity...” The word “bond” means:

A) separation B) connection or tie C) weakness D) conflict

15. “...has come to stay as the lingua franca...” The term “lingua franca” means:

A) foreign language B) common language for communication C) ancient language D) secret language

16. “...a tradition of piety...” The word “piety” means:

A) devotion and religious reverence B) wealth C) anger D) laziness

17. “...conquest of passion...” The word “passion” means:

A) calm feelings B) strong emotions or desires C) hobbies D) knowledge

18. “...inclining towards our spiritual values...” The word “inclining” means:

A) turning away B) leaning or tending towards C) rejecting D) forgetting

19. “...a mode of aesthetic expression...” The word “aesthetic” means:

A) related to beauty and art B) practical use C) scientific D) ordinary

20. “...not get dazed by the superficial prosperity...” The word “dazed” means:

A) inspired B) confused or overwhelmed C) calm D) excited

Unity in Diversity in India - Vocabulary Quiz

Q. No. (1–20). Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word/phrase based on its context in the passage. (20 × 1 = 20 Marks)

1. “...a land of myriad languages...” The word “myriad” means:

A) few B) countless or very many C) ancient D) similar

2. “...a veritable babel of tongues...” The word “veritable” means:

A) false B) real or genuine C) imaginary D) temporary

3. “...continental dimensions of the country account for these variations...” The word “account for” means:

A) ignore B) explain or cause C) hide D) count

4. “...superficial observers are likely to be bewildered...” The word “superficial” means:

A) deep and thoughtful B) surface-level or shallow C) experienced D) wise

5. “...the eminently desirable goal of unity amidst diversity.” The word “eminently” means:

A) barely B) obviously or notably C) rarely D) secretly

6. “...the individual in the aggregate...” The word “aggregate” means:

A) separate parts B) whole or total C) single unit D) difference

7. “...a keen penetrating insight...” The word “penetrating” means:

A) shallow B) sharp or insightful C) confusing D) slow

8. “...the manifold variety in India.” The word “manifold” means:

A) single B) many and varied C) limited D) hidden

9. “...a fertile source of strength and wealth.” The word “fertile” means:

A) barren B) productive or rich C) weak D) empty

10. “...discerned a certain underlying uniformity...” The word “discerned” means:

A) ignored B) clearly seen or recognized C) confused D) forgotten

11. “...features which differentiate it from...” The word “differentiate” means:

A) make similar B) distinguish or make different C) copy D) combine

12. “...grasped the whole of India as a unit...” The word “grasped” means:

A) released B) understood or seized mentally C) lost D) ignored

13. “...heirs to a common and rich culture.” The word “heirs” means:

A) enemies B) inheritors or successors C) creators D) destroyers

14. “...serves as a bond of unity...” The word “bond” means:

A) separation B) connection or tie C) weakness D) conflict

15. “...has come to stay as the lingua franca...” The term “lingua franca” means:

A) foreign language B) common language for communication C) ancient language D) secret language

16. “...a tradition of piety...” The word “piety” means:

A) devotion and religious reverence B) wealth C) anger D) laziness

17. “...conquest of passion...” The word “passion” means:

A) calm feelings B) strong emotions or desires C) hobbies D) knowledge

18. “...inclining towards our spiritual values...” The word “inclining” means:

A) turning away B) leaning or tending towards C) rejecting D) forgetting

19. “...a mode of aesthetic expression...” The word “aesthetic” means:

A) related to beauty and art B) practical use C) scientific D) ordinary

20. “...not get dazed by the superficial prosperity...” The word “dazed” means:

A) inspired B) confused or overwhelmed C) calm D) excited

Read and Reflect : Book Review: Formative Assessment : 20 Model Read and Reflect Book Reviews for High School Level

 20 Models of Read and Reflect for Formative Assessment for Classes 6 to 10 (High School Level)

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: Swami and Friends

Author: R.K. Narayan

Publisher: Indian Thought Publications

Genre: Fiction

Number of Pages: 140

Price: Rs. 150

I read Swami and Friends during summer holidays for our school activity. It’s a fun story about a boy named Swami who lives in a town called Malgudi. It feels like my own town with hot sun, school, and cricket games. The author, R.K. Narayan, writes in an easy way, so I could understand everything.

Swami is a schoolboy like me. He has friends named Rajam and Mani. They play, fight, and get into trouble. Swami’s father is strict, but his mother and grandmother love him. I laughed when Swami ran away from home because he was scared of his teacher. It reminded me of hiding from my maths homework once!

I liked the book because it shows school life and friendship. Swami is brave but also gets scared, like me during tests. The ending was a bit sad when Swami loses a friend, but it taught me to care for my friends and family, like we do during Pongal festival.

I think other class ____ students will enjoy this book. It’s not boring, and the story feels real. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and think about my life. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

 

 

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: The Jungle Book
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Genre: Fiction, Adventure
Publisher: Puffin Books
Number of Pages: 160
Price: Rs. 200

I read The Jungle Book during formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an exciting story about a boy named Mowgli who lives in a jungle with animals. The author, Rudyard Kipling, writes in a simple way that made me feel like I was in the jungle too.

Mowgli is raised by wolves and has friends like Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. They teach him how to live in the jungle. There’s also a scary tiger named Shere Khan who wants to catch Mowgli. I liked the part where Mowgli fights Shere Khan with fire—it was so brave! It reminded me of when I helped chase away a stray dog from our street with my friends.

I enjoyed this book because it’s full of adventure and shows how animals and Mowgli are like a family. It made me think about being kind to animals and helping my friends, like we do in our village during festivals. The stories are fun and not boring at all.

I think other class ____ students will like this book because it’s full of action and animals. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me learn new English words and think about courage. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

 

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: Malgudi Days
Author: R.K. Narayan
Genre: Fiction, Short Stories
Publisher: Indian Thought Publications
Number of Pages: 200
Price: Rs. 180

I read Malgudi Days during formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s a collection of short stories about people in a town called Malgudi, which feels like my own town in South India. The author, R.K. Narayan, writes in a simple way, so I could easily understand the stories.

The book has many stories about different people, like a boy selling newspapers, a man with a talking monkey, and a blind dog. My favorite story was about a boy who helps a wrestler win a fight. It was exciting and funny! It reminded me of when I helped my friend carry coconuts to the temple during a festival.

I liked this book because each story is short and fun, but it also makes you think about life. The people in Malgudi are like my neighbors—some are kind, some are naughty. It taught me to be kind to others, like we learn in our Tamil culture during festivals like Pongal.

I think other class ____ students will like this book because it’s easy to read and feels like our own towns. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me learn new English words and think about helping others. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: The Village by the Sea
Author: Anita Desai
Genre: Fiction, Realistic Fiction
Publisher: Puffin Books India
Number of Pages: 176
Price: Rs. 199

I read The Village by the Sea during formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s a story about a boy named Hari and his sister Lila who live in a small village by the sea in India. The author, Anita Desai, writes in a simple way that made me feel like I was in their village, which is a lot like places near my home.

Hari and Lila’s parents are sick, so they take care of their family. Hari works hard in the fields and later goes to Bombay to earn money. Lila looks after their house and sisters. I liked the part where Hari learns new things in the city—it was exciting! It reminded me of when I helped my uncle sell vegetables in the market to earn some money for our family.

I liked this book because it shows how kids can be strong and help their families, even when life is tough. It made me think about how we care for each other in our village, like during our temple festivals. The story also taught me to never give up, no matter how hard things get.

I think other class ____ students will enjoy this book because it’s about Indian kids like us and it’s easy to read. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me improve my English and think about being brave. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: Granny’s Sari
Author: Asha Nehemiah
Genre: Fiction, Children’s Literature
Publisher: Young Zubaan
Number of Pages: 112
Price: Rs. 150

I read Granny’s Sari during formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s a fun story about a girl named Anu who lives with her grandmother in a small Indian town. The author, Asha Nehemiah, writes in a simple way that made me feel like I was with Anu and her granny.

Anu’s granny has a special sari that gets lost, and Anu goes on an adventure to find it. She meets her friends and neighbors while searching, and it’s full of funny moments. I liked the part where Anu chases a goat that took the sari—it was so exciting! It reminded me of when I ran after a chicken that escaped from our backyard.

I liked this book because it shows how important family is, especially grandmothers, like my own amma who tells me stories. It made me think about how we help each other in our village, like during Pongal when we share sweets. The story also taught me to keep trying even if something is hard.

I think other class ___ students will like this book because it’s short, fun, and about Indian life. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and think about caring for my family. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

 

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: The Blue Umbrella
Author: Ruskin Bond
Genre: Fiction, Children’s Literature
Publisher: Rupa Publications
Number of Pages: 120
Price: Rs. 140

I read The Blue Umbrella during formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s a sweet story about a girl named Binya who lives in a village in the hills of India. The author, Ruskin Bond, writes in a simple way that made me feel like I was in the hills with Binya.

Binya gets a beautiful blue umbrella by trading her necklace, and she loves it a lot. But a shopkeeper named Ram Bharosa wants the umbrella and tries to get it. I liked the part where Binya climbs a tree to save her umbrella from the wind—it was so exciting! It reminded me of when I climbed a mango tree to get my kite back.

I liked this book because it shows how simple things like an umbrella can be special. It made me think about being kind and sharing, like we do during our village festivals when we give food to neighbors. The story also taught me to be happy with what I have.

I think other class ____ students will enjoy this book because it’s short, fun, and feels like our Indian villages. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and think about kindness. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

 

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: Tales from the Indian Epics
Author: C.A. Kincaid
Genre: Fiction, Mythology
Publisher: Oxford University Press (originally published in 1918, my copy is a reprint)
Number of Pages: 150
Price: Rs. 160

I read Tales from the Indian Epics during formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old book with stories from Indian epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, written by C.A. Kincaid. The language is simple, so I could understand the stories even though they are from long ago.

The book has short stories about heroes like Rama, Sita, and Arjuna. My favorite was about Hanuman flying to Lanka to find Sita. It was so exciting, like an adventure! It reminded me of when I heard my grandmother tell Ramayana stories during our temple festival.

I liked this book because it felt like listening to old tales from my village elders. The stories teach about bravery, loyalty, and doing the right thing, like how we respect our traditions during Pongal. It made me think about being strong like Hanuman when I face problems, like doing tough homework.

I think other class ____ students will like this book because it’s full of exciting old stories from India. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me learn new English words and feel proud of our Indian culture. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: Panchatantra Tales
Author: Vishnu Sharma (traditional stories, retold by various authors)
Genre: Fiction, Fables
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha (originally compiled centuries ago, my copy is a modern edition)
Number of Pages: 128
Price: Rs. 130

I read Panchatantra Tales during our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old Indian book with short animal stories that teach lessons. The author, Vishnu Sharma, told these stories long ago to teach princes, and my copy by Amar Chitra Katha is easy to read with nice pictures.

The stories are about clever animals like crows, monkeys, and lions. My favorite was about a smart crow that tricks a snake to save its babies. It was so exciting! It reminded me of when I tricked my little brother into doing my chores by promising him sweets.

I liked this book because each story is short and fun, but also teaches something, like being honest or clever. It made me think about how we learn from elders in our village, like during Pongal when we listen to stories. The tales taught me to think smartly when I have a problem, like during school group projects.

I think other class ___ students will like this book because it’s full of Indian stories that are old but still fun. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and feel proud of our Indian tales. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: Jataka Tales
Author: Traditional Buddhist Stories (retold by Anant Pai)
Genre: Fiction, Fables
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha (originally compiled centuries ago, my copy is a modern edition)
Number of Pages: 144
Price: Rs. 135

I read Jataka Tales during our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old Indian book with stories about animals and people, teaching good lessons. These stories come from Buddhist times, retold by Anant Pai in a simple way with colorful pictures that made it fun to read.

The stories are about kind animals and wise people. My favorite was about a monkey king who saves his friends by making a bridge with his body. It was so brave! It reminded me of when I helped my friends cross a small stream near our village by holding their hands.

I liked this book because each story is short and has a good message, like being kind or sharing. It made me think about how we help each other in our village, like during Pongal when we share food. The stories taught me to be kind and think of others, even when it’s hard, like sharing my snacks at school.

I think other class ___ students will enjoy this book because it’s full of old Indian stories that are easy and fun to read. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and feel proud of our old tales. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Name: Hitopadesha Tales
Author: Narayana (traditional stories, retold by Anant Pai)
Genre: Fiction, Fables
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha (originally compiled centuries ago, my copy is a modern edition)
Number of Pages: 136
Price: Rs. 145

I read Hitopadesha Tales during our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old Indian book with short stories about animals and people that teach good lessons. The stories were written long ago by Narayana, and my copy by Amar Chitra Katha has simple words and nice pictures that made it fun to read.

The stories are about clever animals like foxes, deer, and birds. My favorite was about a wise turtle who tricks a hunter to save his friends. It was so smart! It reminded me of when I helped my friend hide his broken pencil box from our teacher by distracting her.

I liked this book because each story is short and teaches something, like being honest or helping others. It made me think about how we listen to elders in our village, like during Deepavali when we share stories. The tales taught me to think carefully before doing something, like when I plan games with my friends.

I think other class 8 students will like this book because it’s full of old Indian stories that are easy and fun. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and feel proud of our ancient tales. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: Tenali Raman
Author: Anonymous
Genre: Stories, Folklore
Publisher: Swecha Publications Guntur
Year of Publication: 2002
Number of Pages: 100
Price: Rs. 39

I read Tenali Raman during our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s a fun book with short stories about Tenali Raman, a clever jester in King Krishnadevaraya’s court. The stories are old but written in a simple way that I could understand.

Each story shows how Tenali uses his smart ideas to solve problems or trick others. My favorite was when he fooled a greedy man with a clever plan. It reminded me of when I tricked my friend into sharing his snacks by telling a funny story! The pictures in the book made the stories even more fun, like seeing our Indian culture.

I liked this book because it’s full of humor and teaches good lessons, like being honest and clever. It made me think about how we solve problems in our village, like during Pongal when we work together. I think other class ____ students will enjoy it because it’s easy and exciting. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and love our old Indian stories. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

 

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: Grain Chains
Author: Anonymous
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Swecha Publications Guntur
Year of Publication: 2002
Number of Pages: 110
Price: Rs. 52

I read Grain Chains during our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old book of poems about farming and village life in India. The words are simple and nice, making me feel like I was walking through the fields near my home.

My favorite poem was about a farmer who works hard to grow rice, even when it’s tough. It reminded me of my father working in our fields during the monsoon. The poems show how farmers and nature are connected, like how we thank the land during Pongal.

I liked this book because it made me think about where our food comes from. It’s like the stories my grandmother tells about village life. I think other class _____ students will like it because it’s easy to read and feels like our Indian villages. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and feel proud of our farmers. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

 

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: Gitanjali
Author: Rabindranath Tagore
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Rupa Publications (originally published in 1910, my copy is a modern edition)
Year of Publication: 2000
Number of Pages: 120
Price: Rs. 150

I read Gitanjali during our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old Indian book of poems by Rabindranath Tagore, full of beautiful words about God, nature, and life. The poems are simple but deep, so I had to read slowly to understand them.

My favorite poem was about feeling close to God while watching the sky and trees. It reminded me of sitting with my grandmother under the banyan tree during Pongal, listening to her talk about the gods. The poems talk about love and peace, like how we share sweets and pray together during Deepavali.

I liked this book because it made me feel calm and think about big things, like being kind to others. It’s like the stories we hear in our temple. I think other class _____ students will like it if they enjoy poems and Indian culture. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and feel proud of our old Indian writing. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: The Golden Threshold
Author: Sarojini Naidu
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Rupa Publications (originally published in 1905, my copy is a modern edition)
Year of Publication: 2000
Number of Pages: 100
Price: Rs. 140

I read The Golden Threshold during our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old Indian book of poems by Sarojini Naidu, full of beautiful words about nature, love, and India. The poems are simple but make you feel happy and thoughtful, so I read them slowly to understand.

My favorite poem was about a palanquin, where people carry a bride and sing about her. It reminded me of weddings in our village during Deepavali, with music and flowers everywhere. The poems talk about our land and people, like how we celebrate Pongal with joy and thank nature.

I liked this book because it made me feel proud of India and its beauty. It’s like the songs we sing in our temple festivals. I think other class _____ students will like it if they enjoy poems about our country. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and love our Indian culture more. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: The Bird of Time
Author: Sarojini Naidu
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Rupa Publications (originally published in 1912, my copy is a modern edition)
Year of Publication: 2000
Number of Pages: 110
Price: Rs. 145

I read The Bird of Time during our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old Indian book of poems by Sarojini Naidu, full of lovely words about life, love, and our country. The poems are simple but deep, so I read them slowly to feel their meaning.

My favorite poem was about springtime, with flowers and birds singing. It reminded me of our village during Pongal, when the fields look green and everyone is happy. The poems talk about joy and sadness, like how we pray and sing together during Deepavali.

I liked this book because it made me feel close to India’s beauty. It’s like the songs my grandmother sings during festivals. I think other class ____ students will like it if they enjoy poems about nature and our culture. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and love our Indian stories more. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

 

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: Summer in Calcutta
Author: Kamala Das
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: DC Books (originally published in 1965, my copy is a modern edition)
Year of Publication: 2000
Number of Pages: 80
Price: Rs. 130

I read Summer in Calcutta during our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old Indian book of poems by Kamala Das, full of strong and beautiful words about love, family, and being a woman in India. The poems are simple but deep, so I read them slowly to understand them.

My favorite poem was “An Introduction,” where she talks about being herself and speaking in English. It reminded me of how I feel proud speaking Tamil and English at school. The poems talk about feelings, like how we share love with family during Pongal or pray together during Deepavali.

I liked this book because it made me think about being brave and true, like how my mother teaches me to be honest. It’s like the stories we hear at home about strong women. I think other class _____ students will like it if they enjoy poems about Indian life. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and feel proud of our Indian culture. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: A Rain of Rites
Author: Jayanta Mahapatra
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Orient Blackswan (originally published in 1976, my copy is a modern edition)
Year of Publication: 2000
Number of Pages: 90
Price: Rs. 135

I read A Rain of Rites during our summer holidays for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old Indian book of poems by Jayanta Mahapatra, full of quiet and deep words about life, nature, and our country. The poems are simple but make you think, so I read them slowly to understand them.

My favorite poem was about rain falling on a village, making everything feel calm and sad. It reminded me of the monsoon in our village, when we sit together during Pongal and watch the rain. The poems talk about feelings and places in India, like the temples we visit during Deepavali.

I liked this book because it made me feel close to my village and think about life. It’s like the stories my grandfather tells about our land. I think other class _____ students will like it if they enjoy poems about India. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and feel proud of our Indian culture. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

 

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: The Striders
Author: A.K. Ramanujan
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Oxford University Press (originally published in 1966, my copy is a modern edition)
Year of Publication: 2000
Number of Pages: 80
Price: Rs. 125

I read The Striders during our summer holidays for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old Indian book of poems by A.K. Ramanujan, full of simple but deep words about nature, people, and life in India. The poems are short, so I could read them slowly and understand them.

My favorite poem was about a water bug called a strider, moving lightly on water. It reminded me of watching dragonflies near the pond in our village during the monsoon. The poems talk about small things, like trees and rivers, and big feelings, like how we pray during Deepavali or share food during Pongal.

I liked this book because it made me notice the little things around me, like the flowers in our temple. It’s like the stories my grandmother tells about our village life. I think other class ____ students will like it if they enjoy poems about India. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and feel proud of our Indian ways. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

 20 Models of Read and Reflect for Formative Assessment for Classes 6 to 10 (High School Level)

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: Swami and Friends

Author: R.K. Narayan

Publisher: Indian Thought Publications

Genre: Fiction

Number of Pages: 140

Price: Rs. 150

I read Swami and Friends during summer holidays for our school activity. It’s a fun story about a boy named Swami who lives in a town called Malgudi. It feels like my own town with hot sun, school, and cricket games. The author, R.K. Narayan, writes in an easy way, so I could understand everything.

Swami is a schoolboy like me. He has friends named Rajam and Mani. They play, fight, and get into trouble. Swami’s father is strict, but his mother and grandmother love him. I laughed when Swami ran away from home because he was scared of his teacher. It reminded me of hiding from my maths homework once!

I liked the book because it shows school life and friendship. Swami is brave but also gets scared, like me during tests. The ending was a bit sad when Swami loses a friend, but it taught me to care for my friends and family, like we do during Pongal festival.

I think other class ____ students will enjoy this book. It’s not boring, and the story feels real. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and think about my life. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

 

 

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: The Jungle Book
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Genre: Fiction, Adventure
Publisher: Puffin Books
Number of Pages: 160
Price: Rs. 200

I read The Jungle Book during formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an exciting story about a boy named Mowgli who lives in a jungle with animals. The author, Rudyard Kipling, writes in a simple way that made me feel like I was in the jungle too.

Mowgli is raised by wolves and has friends like Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. They teach him how to live in the jungle. There’s also a scary tiger named Shere Khan who wants to catch Mowgli. I liked the part where Mowgli fights Shere Khan with fire—it was so brave! It reminded me of when I helped chase away a stray dog from our street with my friends.

I enjoyed this book because it’s full of adventure and shows how animals and Mowgli are like a family. It made me think about being kind to animals and helping my friends, like we do in our village during festivals. The stories are fun and not boring at all.

I think other class ____ students will like this book because it’s full of action and animals. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me learn new English words and think about courage. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

 

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: Malgudi Days
Author: R.K. Narayan
Genre: Fiction, Short Stories
Publisher: Indian Thought Publications
Number of Pages: 200
Price: Rs. 180

I read Malgudi Days during formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s a collection of short stories about people in a town called Malgudi, which feels like my own town in South India. The author, R.K. Narayan, writes in a simple way, so I could easily understand the stories.

The book has many stories about different people, like a boy selling newspapers, a man with a talking monkey, and a blind dog. My favorite story was about a boy who helps a wrestler win a fight. It was exciting and funny! It reminded me of when I helped my friend carry coconuts to the temple during a festival.

I liked this book because each story is short and fun, but it also makes you think about life. The people in Malgudi are like my neighbors—some are kind, some are naughty. It taught me to be kind to others, like we learn in our Tamil culture during festivals like Pongal.

I think other class ____ students will like this book because it’s easy to read and feels like our own towns. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me learn new English words and think about helping others. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: The Village by the Sea
Author: Anita Desai
Genre: Fiction, Realistic Fiction
Publisher: Puffin Books India
Number of Pages: 176
Price: Rs. 199

I read The Village by the Sea during formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s a story about a boy named Hari and his sister Lila who live in a small village by the sea in India. The author, Anita Desai, writes in a simple way that made me feel like I was in their village, which is a lot like places near my home.

Hari and Lila’s parents are sick, so they take care of their family. Hari works hard in the fields and later goes to Bombay to earn money. Lila looks after their house and sisters. I liked the part where Hari learns new things in the city—it was exciting! It reminded me of when I helped my uncle sell vegetables in the market to earn some money for our family.

I liked this book because it shows how kids can be strong and help their families, even when life is tough. It made me think about how we care for each other in our village, like during our temple festivals. The story also taught me to never give up, no matter how hard things get.

I think other class ____ students will enjoy this book because it’s about Indian kids like us and it’s easy to read. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me improve my English and think about being brave. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: Granny’s Sari
Author: Asha Nehemiah
Genre: Fiction, Children’s Literature
Publisher: Young Zubaan
Number of Pages: 112
Price: Rs. 150

I read Granny’s Sari during formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s a fun story about a girl named Anu who lives with her grandmother in a small Indian town. The author, Asha Nehemiah, writes in a simple way that made me feel like I was with Anu and her granny.

Anu’s granny has a special sari that gets lost, and Anu goes on an adventure to find it. She meets her friends and neighbors while searching, and it’s full of funny moments. I liked the part where Anu chases a goat that took the sari—it was so exciting! It reminded me of when I ran after a chicken that escaped from our backyard.

I liked this book because it shows how important family is, especially grandmothers, like my own amma who tells me stories. It made me think about how we help each other in our village, like during Pongal when we share sweets. The story also taught me to keep trying even if something is hard.

I think other class ___ students will like this book because it’s short, fun, and about Indian life. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and think about caring for my family. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

 

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: The Blue Umbrella
Author: Ruskin Bond
Genre: Fiction, Children’s Literature
Publisher: Rupa Publications
Number of Pages: 120
Price: Rs. 140

I read The Blue Umbrella during formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s a sweet story about a girl named Binya who lives in a village in the hills of India. The author, Ruskin Bond, writes in a simple way that made me feel like I was in the hills with Binya.

Binya gets a beautiful blue umbrella by trading her necklace, and she loves it a lot. But a shopkeeper named Ram Bharosa wants the umbrella and tries to get it. I liked the part where Binya climbs a tree to save her umbrella from the wind—it was so exciting! It reminded me of when I climbed a mango tree to get my kite back.

I liked this book because it shows how simple things like an umbrella can be special. It made me think about being kind and sharing, like we do during our village festivals when we give food to neighbors. The story also taught me to be happy with what I have.

I think other class ____ students will enjoy this book because it’s short, fun, and feels like our Indian villages. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and think about kindness. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

 

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: Tales from the Indian Epics
Author: C.A. Kincaid
Genre: Fiction, Mythology
Publisher: Oxford University Press (originally published in 1918, my copy is a reprint)
Number of Pages: 150
Price: Rs. 160

I read Tales from the Indian Epics during formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old book with stories from Indian epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, written by C.A. Kincaid. The language is simple, so I could understand the stories even though they are from long ago.

The book has short stories about heroes like Rama, Sita, and Arjuna. My favorite was about Hanuman flying to Lanka to find Sita. It was so exciting, like an adventure! It reminded me of when I heard my grandmother tell Ramayana stories during our temple festival.

I liked this book because it felt like listening to old tales from my village elders. The stories teach about bravery, loyalty, and doing the right thing, like how we respect our traditions during Pongal. It made me think about being strong like Hanuman when I face problems, like doing tough homework.

I think other class ____ students will like this book because it’s full of exciting old stories from India. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me learn new English words and feel proud of our Indian culture. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: Panchatantra Tales
Author: Vishnu Sharma (traditional stories, retold by various authors)
Genre: Fiction, Fables
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha (originally compiled centuries ago, my copy is a modern edition)
Number of Pages: 128
Price: Rs. 130

I read Panchatantra Tales during our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old Indian book with short animal stories that teach lessons. The author, Vishnu Sharma, told these stories long ago to teach princes, and my copy by Amar Chitra Katha is easy to read with nice pictures.

The stories are about clever animals like crows, monkeys, and lions. My favorite was about a smart crow that tricks a snake to save its babies. It was so exciting! It reminded me of when I tricked my little brother into doing my chores by promising him sweets.

I liked this book because each story is short and fun, but also teaches something, like being honest or clever. It made me think about how we learn from elders in our village, like during Pongal when we listen to stories. The tales taught me to think smartly when I have a problem, like during school group projects.

I think other class ___ students will like this book because it’s full of Indian stories that are old but still fun. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and feel proud of our Indian tales. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: Jataka Tales
Author: Traditional Buddhist Stories (retold by Anant Pai)
Genre: Fiction, Fables
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha (originally compiled centuries ago, my copy is a modern edition)
Number of Pages: 144
Price: Rs. 135

I read Jataka Tales during our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old Indian book with stories about animals and people, teaching good lessons. These stories come from Buddhist times, retold by Anant Pai in a simple way with colorful pictures that made it fun to read.

The stories are about kind animals and wise people. My favorite was about a monkey king who saves his friends by making a bridge with his body. It was so brave! It reminded me of when I helped my friends cross a small stream near our village by holding their hands.

I liked this book because each story is short and has a good message, like being kind or sharing. It made me think about how we help each other in our village, like during Pongal when we share food. The stories taught me to be kind and think of others, even when it’s hard, like sharing my snacks at school.

I think other class ___ students will enjoy this book because it’s full of old Indian stories that are easy and fun to read. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and feel proud of our old tales. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Name: Hitopadesha Tales
Author: Narayana (traditional stories, retold by Anant Pai)
Genre: Fiction, Fables
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha (originally compiled centuries ago, my copy is a modern edition)
Number of Pages: 136
Price: Rs. 145

I read Hitopadesha Tales during our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old Indian book with short stories about animals and people that teach good lessons. The stories were written long ago by Narayana, and my copy by Amar Chitra Katha has simple words and nice pictures that made it fun to read.

The stories are about clever animals like foxes, deer, and birds. My favorite was about a wise turtle who tricks a hunter to save his friends. It was so smart! It reminded me of when I helped my friend hide his broken pencil box from our teacher by distracting her.

I liked this book because each story is short and teaches something, like being honest or helping others. It made me think about how we listen to elders in our village, like during Deepavali when we share stories. The tales taught me to think carefully before doing something, like when I plan games with my friends.

I think other class 8 students will like this book because it’s full of old Indian stories that are easy and fun. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and feel proud of our ancient tales. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: Tenali Raman
Author: Anonymous
Genre: Stories, Folklore
Publisher: Swecha Publications Guntur
Year of Publication: 2002
Number of Pages: 100
Price: Rs. 39

I read Tenali Raman during our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s a fun book with short stories about Tenali Raman, a clever jester in King Krishnadevaraya’s court. The stories are old but written in a simple way that I could understand.

Each story shows how Tenali uses his smart ideas to solve problems or trick others. My favorite was when he fooled a greedy man with a clever plan. It reminded me of when I tricked my friend into sharing his snacks by telling a funny story! The pictures in the book made the stories even more fun, like seeing our Indian culture.

I liked this book because it’s full of humor and teaches good lessons, like being honest and clever. It made me think about how we solve problems in our village, like during Pongal when we work together. I think other class ____ students will enjoy it because it’s easy and exciting. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and love our old Indian stories. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

 

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

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Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: Grain Chains
Author: Anonymous
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Swecha Publications Guntur
Year of Publication: 2002
Number of Pages: 110
Price: Rs. 52

I read Grain Chains during our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old book of poems about farming and village life in India. The words are simple and nice, making me feel like I was walking through the fields near my home.

My favorite poem was about a farmer who works hard to grow rice, even when it’s tough. It reminded me of my father working in our fields during the monsoon. The poems show how farmers and nature are connected, like how we thank the land during Pongal.

I liked this book because it made me think about where our food comes from. It’s like the stories my grandmother tells about village life. I think other class _____ students will like it because it’s easy to read and feels like our Indian villages. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and feel proud of our farmers. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

 

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

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Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: Gitanjali
Author: Rabindranath Tagore
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Rupa Publications (originally published in 1910, my copy is a modern edition)
Year of Publication: 2000
Number of Pages: 120
Price: Rs. 150

I read Gitanjali during our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old Indian book of poems by Rabindranath Tagore, full of beautiful words about God, nature, and life. The poems are simple but deep, so I had to read slowly to understand them.

My favorite poem was about feeling close to God while watching the sky and trees. It reminded me of sitting with my grandmother under the banyan tree during Pongal, listening to her talk about the gods. The poems talk about love and peace, like how we share sweets and pray together during Deepavali.

I liked this book because it made me feel calm and think about big things, like being kind to others. It’s like the stories we hear in our temple. I think other class _____ students will like it if they enjoy poems and Indian culture. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and feel proud of our old Indian writing. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

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Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: The Golden Threshold
Author: Sarojini Naidu
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Rupa Publications (originally published in 1905, my copy is a modern edition)
Year of Publication: 2000
Number of Pages: 100
Price: Rs. 140

I read The Golden Threshold during our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old Indian book of poems by Sarojini Naidu, full of beautiful words about nature, love, and India. The poems are simple but make you feel happy and thoughtful, so I read them slowly to understand.

My favorite poem was about a palanquin, where people carry a bride and sing about her. It reminded me of weddings in our village during Deepavali, with music and flowers everywhere. The poems talk about our land and people, like how we celebrate Pongal with joy and thank nature.

I liked this book because it made me feel proud of India and its beauty. It’s like the songs we sing in our temple festivals. I think other class _____ students will like it if they enjoy poems about our country. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and love our Indian culture more. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

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Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: The Bird of Time
Author: Sarojini Naidu
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Rupa Publications (originally published in 1912, my copy is a modern edition)
Year of Publication: 2000
Number of Pages: 110
Price: Rs. 145

I read The Bird of Time during our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old Indian book of poems by Sarojini Naidu, full of lovely words about life, love, and our country. The poems are simple but deep, so I read them slowly to feel their meaning.

My favorite poem was about springtime, with flowers and birds singing. It reminded me of our village during Pongal, when the fields look green and everyone is happy. The poems talk about joy and sadness, like how we pray and sing together during Deepavali.

I liked this book because it made me feel close to India’s beauty. It’s like the songs my grandmother sings during festivals. I think other class ____ students will like it if they enjoy poems about nature and our culture. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and love our Indian stories more. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

 

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

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Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: Summer in Calcutta
Author: Kamala Das
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: DC Books (originally published in 1965, my copy is a modern edition)
Year of Publication: 2000
Number of Pages: 80
Price: Rs. 130

I read Summer in Calcutta during our formative assessment for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old Indian book of poems by Kamala Das, full of strong and beautiful words about love, family, and being a woman in India. The poems are simple but deep, so I read them slowly to understand them.

My favorite poem was “An Introduction,” where she talks about being herself and speaking in English. It reminded me of how I feel proud speaking Tamil and English at school. The poems talk about feelings, like how we share love with family during Pongal or pray together during Deepavali.

I liked this book because it made me think about being brave and true, like how my mother teaches me to be honest. It’s like the stories we hear at home about strong women. I think other class _____ students will like it if they enjoy poems about Indian life. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and feel proud of our Indian culture. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: A Rain of Rites
Author: Jayanta Mahapatra
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Orient Blackswan (originally published in 1976, my copy is a modern edition)
Year of Publication: 2000
Number of Pages: 90
Price: Rs. 135

I read A Rain of Rites during our summer holidays for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old Indian book of poems by Jayanta Mahapatra, full of quiet and deep words about life, nature, and our country. The poems are simple but make you think, so I read them slowly to understand them.

My favorite poem was about rain falling on a village, making everything feel calm and sad. It reminded me of the monsoon in our village, when we sit together during Pongal and watch the rain. The poems talk about feelings and places in India, like the temples we visit during Deepavali.

I liked this book because it made me feel close to my village and think about life. It’s like the stories my grandfather tells about our land. I think other class _____ students will like it if they enjoy poems about India. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and feel proud of our Indian culture. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.

 

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Name: ___________________________

Class: ______

Roll No: ______

School: _________________________________

Book Review for Read and Reflect Activity

Book Name: The Striders
Author: A.K. Ramanujan
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Oxford University Press (originally published in 1966, my copy is a modern edition)
Year of Publication: 2000
Number of Pages: 80
Price: Rs. 125

I read The Striders during our summer holidays for the school’s Read and Reflect activity. It’s an old Indian book of poems by A.K. Ramanujan, full of simple but deep words about nature, people, and life in India. The poems are short, so I could read them slowly and understand them.

My favorite poem was about a water bug called a strider, moving lightly on water. It reminded me of watching dragonflies near the pond in our village during the monsoon. The poems talk about small things, like trees and rivers, and big feelings, like how we pray during Deepavali or share food during Pongal.

I liked this book because it made me notice the little things around me, like the flowers in our temple. It’s like the stories my grandmother tells about our village life. I think other class ____ students will like it if they enjoy poems about India. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! It helped me read better English and feel proud of our Indian ways. Thank you, teacher, for this activity.