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Q) Types of listening (5)

Types of listening depending upon the situation and the environment

Whole-person listening-understanding the speaker, his words, thought, motive etc Appreciative Listening- Listening for appreciation and pleasure. Attentive Listening –attentively listening each and every word. Casual Listening- Listening not very attentive, listening casually without any interest. Evaluative Listening- Listening to evaluate or judge something. Evaluative listening is also called “critical listening Because we make judgements about what others person is saying Comprehensive Listening- listening to understand the message the speaker is communicating. Discriminative Listening- the objective is to focus on the sounds. At its most basic level this is to distinguishing the speaker’s gender, or the number of people in a conversation.

Q) How to develop writing skills in children (5)

1. **Practice Every Day:**

Write something every day, like a diary or short story, to get better at writing.

2. **Try Different Types:**

Explore different writing styles, such as stories, poems, or essays, to learn various ways of expressing ideas.

3. **Get Feedback:**

Listen to advice about your writing, like fixing mistakes or making it better, so you can improve.

4. **Read a Lot:**

Read different books and talk about them to understand how good writing looks and sounds.

5. **Have Fun with Writing:**

Be creative and make up your own stories to enjoy writing and let your imagination flow.

Q) Describe 1st stage of teaching vocabulary (5)

1st Stage: Understanding New Words

1. Introducing nouns, things, objects, animals, etc. Visual elements work best with concrete nouns, but try to go beyond flashcards and illustrations. Try to use real objects whenever possible, or even sounds, smells, and tastes.
2. Introducing adjectives Opposites, like “big” and “small”, “long” and “short”, are usually illustrated with pictures, but here’s another case where regalia (real life objects) will help you teach new adjectives; the use of real life objects is wonderful for words like “soft” and “rough”.
3. Introducing abstracts there are things you simply cannot teach with a flashcard. What works best in these cases are synonyms, definitions, substitutions? For instance, teaching the difference between “early” and “late”,

Q) What are long vowels and examples (5)

1. **Definition of Long Vowels:*

Long vowels are sounds pronounced for a longer time than short vowels, impacting the way words are spoken

2. **Vowel Types:**

The vowels A, E, I, O, and U in English can create long vowel sounds.

3. **Notation:**

Long vowels are often marked with a macron (ā, ē, ī, ō, ū) or occur in specific vowel combinations.

4. **Pronunciation Impact:**

Understanding long vowels is crucial for accurate pronunciation

And spelling.

5. **Occurrence Pattern:**

Long vowels commonly arise when a vowel is followed by a single vowel in a word, contributing to distinct sound patterns.

Q) Consonant blends (3)

Consonant blends (also called consonant clusters) are groups of two or three consonants in words that make a distinct consonant sound, such as "bl" or "spl."

Q) What is schwa and how many diphthong ends on schwa (3)

The unstressed central vowel sound represented by the symbol/Ә/ in the international phonetic symbols. A schwa sound can be represented by any vowel.

There are three diphthongs ending on Schwa sound. Examples:

/iə/ as in here /eə/ as in hair /ʊə/ as in tour

Q) What is word wall (3)

A word wall is a visual display in a classroom or educational setting that features a collection of words, typically organized alphabetically or thematically. The purpose of a word wall is to provide a reference for students, showcasing frequently used or important words in the curriculum. Teachers often use word walls to reinforce vocabulary, spelling, and language concepts, creating an interactive learning resource that students can refer to during various lessons and activities.

Q) Formula of present perfect tense (3)

Present perfect tense: present perfect tense means that some activity has been started in past and has completed in near present.

Subject + have/has + past participle

For Example: • I have played. • You have played.

Q) How to develop listening skills (3)

Active Listening Diverse Listening Material Note-taking Repeat and Recap Interactive Conversations

Q) Reading proficiency (3)

1. Comprehension:

Reading proficiency involves the ability to understand and grasp the meaning of written text.

2. Fluency: Proficient readers can read with speed, accuracy, and appropriate expression.

3. Vocabulary:

A key aspect is a strong vocabulary, enabling readers to comprehend a wide range of words and their meanings.