Subodh Bhattarai (English & Communication Notes - BBA/BBS/BBBS/BHM/BIM//MBA/MBS & +2)

  RESTRICTIVE & NON - RESTRICTIVE A restrictive clause modifies the noun that precedes it in an essential way.   Restrictive clauses limit or identify such nouns and cannot be removed from a sentence without changing the sentence’s meaning.  A nonrestrictive clause , on the other hand, describes a noun in a nonessential way. Because restrictive clauses provide key, identifying information, they are often referred to as essential clauses , and nonrestrictive clauses are also called nonessential clauses for the opposite reason.  Restrictive Clauses Narrow Things Down Restrictive clauses are usually introduced by the relative pronouns that, who, whom , or whose . A restrictive clause can have an identifying function. The astronaut who first stepped on the moon was Neil Armstrong. The restrictive clause in this sentence is who first stepped on the moon . If we remove it from the sentence, we would be left with this: The astronaut was Neil Armstrong. There is nothing

ANSWER: Declare (v) Steady or constant (iv) Generous or forgiving (i)  Crush (x) Huge (vii) Unavoidable (ix) Dreadful (iii) Distress (ii) Upcoming (vi) Pitiless (viii) ANSWER The soldiers suffer appalling injuries during the attack.  She is sanguine about prospects for the economic development of the country.  Innocent people get unexpected slaughter in the war.  The crowd laughed at the absurdity of the singer’s behaviour.  The intellectuals should be worried about the horror and futility of war.  He sensed her reluctance to continue the work.  They bestir themselves at the first light of morning.  Please Click Here for more Details ANSWER: The children are playing now. SUBJECT + VERB + ADVERBIAL (Adjunct) Srijana will be reading a story. SUBJECT + VERB + OBJECT Bimala is a very beautiful girl. SUBJECT + VERB (be) + COMPLIMENT She usually wears glasses. SUBJECT + ADVERBIAL + VERB + OBJECT They elected him President. SUBJECT + VERB + OBJECT

WAYS WITH WORDS Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word.  Many portraits of Napoleon show him with his right hand placed inside his coat. i. shape ii. hairstyle iii. sketch iv. movement SKETCH Napoleon won one victory after another, defeating the Austrians in eighteen battles. i. beating ii. joining iii. fighting iv. directing BEATING Portrait painters thought this pose made men look more dignified. i. good-looking ii. young iii. intelligent iv. energetic GOOD-LOOKING They announced France a republic. i. officially declared ii. informally decided  iii. put into practice iv. voted into law OFFICIALLY DECLARED  Napoleon conquered Austria in 1805. i. lost ii. tried to control iii. triumphed over iv. attacked TRIUMPHED OVER There was no place to house his soldiers in the bitter Russian winter. i. difficult ii. cold iii. dark iv. empty COLD Napoleon was humiliated when he was defeated. i. tortured ii. punished iii. confused iv. shamed SHAMED Guess the meani

Ways with Words Find the words from the text which mean the following. The first letter has been given. making you feel physically relaxed; pleasant to wear, sit on, etc. comfortable | kúm(p)f‑tu‑bul | | kúm‑fu‑tu‑bul | having a degree from the university graduated   | ' gra‑joo ˌ ey‑tid | without being connected with or influenced by something or by each other independently | ˌ in‑di'pen‑dunt‑lee |   the introduction of new things, ideas or ways of doing something innovation | ˌ i‑nu'vey‑shun | familiar with something, having read, seen or experienced it acquainted   | u'kweyn‑tid | a person who makes money by starting or running businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks entrepreneur   | ˌ ón‑tru‑pru'nur | an opportunity or a place for somebody to express their opinions publicly or make progress in a particular area platform   | 'plat ˌ form | to use something, especially for a practical purpose utili

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Down the Rabbit Hole Ways with Words Find the meanings of the following words and phrases from a dictionary and make sentences by using them. Peep into : to peer, glimpse, or glance in(to something) quickly, shyly, or inconspicuously He peeped into the bag and saw that his mother had gotten him a new watch for Dashain. Pop Down : to go someplace very quickly or briefly that is either on a lower level or is some indeterminate distance away I need to pop down to the store for some groceries. Remarkable : worthy of attention; striking You're a truly remarkable person. Hedge : a fence or boundary formed by a dense row of shrubs or low trees The garden is hedged by flowering shrubs. Wonder : a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar. I wonder where Hari went.  Tumble : fall suddenly Children tumble over each other in play. Doze off : to fall asleep especially for a short period of time A few students dozed off

UNIT 11: ARTS AND CREATION WHY IS RENAISSANCE IMPORTANT? WAYS WITH WORDS Circle the correct meanings of the underlined words. Martin Luther started a revolt against the conventions of the Roman Catholic Church. i. styles ii. creations iii. customs iv. writings iii. customs It blended classical styles with new ideas. i. separated ii. corrected iii. put side by side iv. mixed together iv. mixed together The dome marks the beginning of Renaissance architecture. i. indicates ii. tells iii. serves as a sign of iv. makes iii. serves as a sign of The arts flourished during the Renaissance. i. were almost forgotten ii. grew and improved iii. discovered iv. stayed about the same ii. grew and improved The new passion for learning also led to amazing discoveries in science. i.enthusiasm ii. emotion iii. logic iv. power i. enthusiasm What do the following idioms mean? Use them in sensible sentences.  a hot potato : a problem, situation, etc. that is difficult to d