Class: VIII Honeydew Unit: 1

Class: VIII
Honeydew
Unit: 1
Page: 11

(Vocabulary)

Q. 2 Answers

1. I moved out carefully from the parking lot because it was adjacent to a very busy street.

2. Drug abuse causes a great damage on the lives of people.

3. We could have beaten them in last week's game, but they just got control over us from the start.

4. I thought the meeting ended up really well!

5. When they reached mid-sea, their supplies got exhausted.

GRAMMAR

Q. 1 (1)
I removed the roll-top completely and pulled out the drawers. The veneer had lifted almost everywhere - it looked like water damage to me. Both fire and water had clearly taken their toll on this desk. The last drawer was stuck fast.

(2)
We were all standing in our trenches yesterday morning, Christmas morning. It was crisp and quiet all about, as beautiful a morning as I have ever seen, as cold and frosty as a Christmas morning should be.

Q. 2 Answers (page no. 12)

1. One had been wanted by me, but they were far too expensive.

2. The roll-top was removed completely by me, and the drawers were pulled out.

3. A bottle was being waved above his head by one of the Germans.

4. What is being waited for by us?

5. This moment will never be forgotten by me.

Q. 3 Answer
He introduced himself as Hans Wolf, shook hands warmly, and said he was from Dusseldorf and played the cello in the orchestra, wishing a Happy Christmas. I replied that I was Captain Jim Macpherson, a school teacher from Dorset in the west of England, and wished a Happy Christmas to him too.

Q. 4 Answers

1. This one was not in a good condition.

2. Though it would be a risk and a challenge, I had to have it.

3. Not only fire but also water had clearly taken their toll on this desk.

4. It was the most beautiful morning I've ever seen.

5. We are waiting for something.

6. There was a Christmas party like it, Connie.

7. He saluted and walked away slowly.

Writing

Letter - (in English Fair Book)

Dhyey Jain
123, Shreeji Society,
Near Gandhi Chowk,
Surat, Gujarat 395001
Date: [Insert Date]

Dear Uncle,

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful present you sent me on my 14th birthday! I was truly touched by your thoughtfulness and generosity. Your gift made my special day even more memorable.

Thank you for being such a caring and supportive uncle. I really appreciate the effort you put into selecting something I’d love. I’m excited to make the most of your gift and create some amazing memories.

Once again, thank you for your kindness and love. I’m looking forward to catching up with you soon!

With love and appreciation,
Dhyey Jain

NOTE:

There are 2 types of letters:

1. Formal

2. Informal

Formal Letters

1. Professional tone

2. Formal language

3. Strict format

• with date, address, salutation, body, and signature

• Salutation: Respected sir/madam or Dear sir/madam

4. Used for official purposes

5. Closing: "Yours sincerely/faithfully"

Informal Letters

1. Friendly tone

2. Casual language

3. Flexible format (Salutation: mostly Dear / Hello)

4. Used for personal purposes

5. Closing: "With love" or "Best wishes"

For an informal letter, you can end with:

• Lovingly

• With love

• Yours lovingly

• Best wishes

• Best regards

• Warmly

For a formal letter, you can end with:

• Yours faithfully

• Yours sincerely

• Sincerely yours

• Sincerely