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

A: A verb must always agree with its subject in number and person. Singular subjects take singular verbs, and plural subjects take plural verbs.

A: A singular subject takes a singular verb. Example: Parul was playing in the park yesterday.

A: A plural subject takes a plural verb. Example: The children were playing in the park yesterday.

A: A composition is a short piece of writing on a given theme or topic that expresses the writer's views, opinions, and feelings. It should stay focused on the topic and present ideas clearly and simply.

A: A composition has three parts: introduction, body, and conclusion. The introduction states the main idea, the body gives details, and the conclusion sums up the writing and brings it to a close.

A: POWER stands for Plan, Organise, Write, Edit and Revise. Plan means writing down ideas, Organise means arranging them in a rough draft, Write means expanding the points, and Edit and Revise mean check

A: An informal or friendly letter is written to family members and friends. The language is informal and personal, so it feels warm, natural, and suitable for close relations.

A: An informal letter has three major subsections: format, body or content, and expression. These parts work together to make the letter complete and effective.

A: There are two acceptable formats: Box Type Format and Traditional Format. Only one format should be used in a letter, and the two formats should not be mixed.