Subodh Bhattarai (English & Communication Notes)

PHRASE A phrase is a group of words that works together to do one job in a sentence. Examples: the tall boy under the table very happy has been reading These groups do not normally express a complete message on their own. Compare: Phrase Complete sentence under the table The cat is under the table. a very clever student A very clever student answered the question. after the examination We will visit Pokhara after the examination. What is a prepositional phrase? A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and includes the person, place, thing, or idea that follows it. Preposition + object of the preposition The object may include words that describe or identify it. Preposition Object, including its accompanying words Prepositional phrase in the classroom in the classroom under the old wooden table under the old wooden table near our school near our school after lunch after lunch with her with her because of the heavy rain because of the heavy rain Common prepositions include in, ...

FREEWRITING Writing I (p. 23) Write an essay describing a festival which is celebrated in  your community. Include its brief history, people involved,  major activities, religious or social importance, duration, and  drawbacks, if any. Dashain: The Greatest Festival In Butwal, a vibrant city in the Lumbini Zone of Nepal, Dashain stands out as the most significant and widely celebrated festival. Known locally as Bada Dashain or Bijaya Dashami, it brings families together, fills markets with life, and marks a cultural heartbeat that almost everyone here participates in, regardless of caste or background. Brief History   Dashain traces its origins to Hindu mythology. It celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura , symbolising the triumph of good over evil. It also celebrates Lord Ram’s victory over Ravan, as told in the Ramayana. The festival was historically patronised by the kings of Nepal, who received tika and blessings from the royal priest...