ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer — Flashcards for Quick Revision

A: A verb must always agree with its subject in number and person. If the subject is singular, the verb must be singular. If the subject is plural, the verb must be plural. Example: 'The child was playin

A: A plural verb is used when two or more singular nouns are joined by 'and'. Example: 'The boy and his friend were going out to play football.' The subjects combine to form a plural subject requiring a

A: A singular verb is used when two or more nouns refer to the same person, thing, or express the same idea. Example: 'Bread and butter is a staple breakfast' (single food item) or 'The politician and pr

A: A narrative composition is a piece of writing about an incident, event, or collection of incidents. It draws on personal experience and focuses on the chronology of events. The purpose is to tell an e

A: 1. Introduction - Express the main theme and grab the reader's attention 2. Body - Deal with specific views, opinions, or explanations with examples 3. Conclusion - Sum up what you have written and le

A: P - Plan: Write down ideas you want to include O - Organise: Make a rough draft or mind map to sequence points W - Write: Expand points in your draft with details and descriptions E - Edit: Check and

A: Letters are divided into two main types: FORMAL and INFORMAL letters. Formal letters are written for official purposes to unknown persons using formal language. Informal letters are written to family

A: Every letter is divided into three major subsections: 1) FORMAT - includes sender's address, date, salutation, and subscription 2) BODY/CONTENT - the main message and information 3) EXPRESSION - openi

A: In Box Type Format, the sender's address is written inside rectangular boxes, with each line in a separate box. The date follows below, then salutation, body, subscription, and signature. This is one