JHS textbook: Passive

PASSAGE READING

Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.

READ

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Riya is from India. She can speak three languages: Marathi, Hindi, and English. She learned Marathi first. It is spoken by her family at home. Second, she learned Hindi. It is often used by teachers at her school. Riya speaks English, too. English is learned by students in India especially at a young age.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. What language is spoken by Riya’s family?
Answer:______________________________________________________________

2. Is Hindi often used by teachers at her school?
Answer:______________________________________________________________

3. What language is learned by students in India especially at a young age?
Answer:______________________________________________________________

EXPRESSIONS

Describe the picture using the following expressions.


“… is/are + verb (past tense) …”

“… was/were + verb (past tense) …”

DESCRIBE

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“… is/are + verb (past tense) …”

“… was/were + verb (past tense) …”

DESCRIBING A PICTURE

Please answer the following questions based on the picture.

ANSWER

1. Was the food cooked by the mother?
Answer:______________________________________________________________

2. Is the food served by the father?
Answer:______________________________________________________________

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Please answer the following questions based on your experience.

ANSWER

1. Is your room cleaned every day?
Answer:______________________________________________________________

2. Is English spoken in your country?
Answer:______________________________________________________________

3. Are books often read by teenagers in your school?
Answer:______________________________________________________________

4. Was your name given by your parents?
Answer:______________________________________________________________

5. Was your lunch box prepared by you?
Answer:______________________________________________________________