Communication Skills Class 9 Questions and Answers

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Communication Skills Class 9 Important Questions

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Important Questions of Communication Skills Class 9 – Class 9 Communication Skills Important Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1.
What is the purpose of communication?
(a) Inform (tell someone about something)
(b) Influence (get someone to do something you want)
(c) Share thoughts, ideas, feelings
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above

Question 2.
Which of the following methods are used to receive information from the sender through a letter?
(a) Listening
(b) Speaking
(c) Reading
(d) Writing
Answer:
(c) Reading

Question 3.
How do you receive information on phone?
(a) Listening
(b) Speaking
(c) Reading
(d) Writing
Answer:
(a) Listening

Question 4.
Choose the correct example of oral communication.
(a) Reports
(b) Newspapers
(c) Face-to-face conversation
(d) Notes
Answer:
(c) Face-to-face conversation

Question 5.
When we communicate verbally, we should use _______.
(a) difficult words
(b) simple words
(c) confusing words
(d) abbreviations
Answer:
(b) simple words

Question 6.
Why do we send emails?
(a) To reach on time.
(b) To share documents and files.
(c) To talk to each others.
(d) To meet each other.
Answer:
(b) To share documents and files.

Question 7.
Which of these is a positive (good) facial expression?
(a) Staring hard
(b) Nodding while listening
(c) Wrinkled forehead
(d) Looking away from the speaker
Answer:
(b) Nodding while listening

Question 8.
What does an upright (straight) body posture convey/show?
(a) Shyness
(b) Fear
(c) Confidence
(d) Intelligence
Answer:
(c) Confidence

Question 9.
Which of these is not an appropriate non-verbal communication at work?
(a) Putting arm around a coworker’s shoulder.
(b) Shaking hands firmly.
(c) Looking at the speaker with a smile.
(d) Standing with an upright posture.
Answer:
(a) Putting arm around a coworker’s shoulder.

Question 10.
When you are preparing for a presentation, you should _______
(a) focus on the objectives of the presentation.
(b) practice your speech in front of a mirror or friend.
(c) do rehearsals to time your presentation of slides.
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above

Question 11.
What is a sentence?
(a) A group of ideas that form a complete paragraph.
(b) A group of words that communicate a complete thought.
(c) A set of rules that we must follow to write correctly.
(d) A set of words that contains all the basic punctuation marks.
Answer:
(b) A group of words that communicate a complete thought.

Question 12.
Which of these sentences use uppercase letters correctly?
(a) I am Hungry.
(b) Divya and sunil are reading.
(c) The bucket is Full of water.
(d) She lives in Delhi.
Answer:
(b) Divya and sunil are reading.
(d) She lives in Delhi.

Question 13.
Which of these sentences are punctuated correctly?
(a) Where are you going.
(b) I have a pen a notebook and a pencil.
(c) I am so happy to see you!
(d) This is Abdul’s house.
Answer:
(c) I am so happy to see you!
(d) This is Abdul’s house.

Question 14.
Identify the subject in the sentence, “The children played football”.
(a) The children
(b) Children played
(c) Played
(d) Football
Answer:
(a) The children

Question 15.
Identify the object in the sentence, *The children played football.”
(a) The children
(b) Children played
(c) Played
(d) Football
Answer:
(d) Football

Question 16.
Which of these sentences has both indirect and direct objects?
(a) I am watching TV.
(b) She bought a blue pen.
(c) The girls played cricket.
(d) He wrote his sister a letter.
Answer:
(d) He wrote his sister a letter.

Question 17.
Which of these sentences is in passive voice?
(a) They are watching a movie.
(b) The clock was repaired by Raju.
(c) He is sleeping in the room.
(d) My pet dog bit the postman.
Answer:
(b) The clock was repaired by Raju.

Question 18.
What is phonetics?
(a) It is the study of how we write words in English.
(b) It is the study of how people understand sentences.
(c) It is the study of how many words the English language has.
(d) It is the study of the sounds we make when we speak.
Answer:
(d) It is the study of the sounds we make when we speak.

Question 19.
What are the different types of sounds used in English pronunciation?
(a) Vowel sounds
(b) Diphthong sounds
(c) Consonant sounds
(d) All of these
Answer:
(d) All of these

Question 20.
You say ‘Good Morning’ when it is _______.
(a) 11 am
(b) 9 am
(c) 8 am
(d) All of these
Answer:
(d) All of these

Question 21.
You may say ‘Hi’ when you meet. _______.
(a) your teacher in class
(b) a senior in the office
(c) your Principal
(d) your friends at a shop
Answer:
(d) your friends at a shop

Question 22.
You say ‘Good Afternoon’ when it is .
(a) 10 am
(b) 11.59 am
(c) 6 pm
(d) 1 pm
Answer:
(d) 1 pm

Question 23.
You say ‘Good Evening’ when it is _______
(a) 11 am
(b) 9 am
(c) 2 pm
(d) 7 pm
Answer:
(d) 7 pm

Question 24.
A postal code is _______.
(a) a group of numbers or letters used to identify a government building.
(b) a code used to indicate the door number of a house.
(c) a group of numbers or letters used by the post office to identify a region.
(d) a code used to identify different post offices.
Answer:
(c) a group of numbers or letters used by the post office to identify a region.

Question 25.
Raju is the class monitor. He wants to know why Ramesh is coming late every day. Which of the following is a question that Raju can ask Ramesh?
(a) Do you come on time?
(b) Are you late?
(c) Why are you late every day?
(d) Will it not be easier to complete your work if you come on time?
Answer:
(c) Why are you late every day?

Question 26.
If you have not understood a task given to you, which question should you ask?
(a) Where are the reports of this task?
(b) Can you repeat the instructions for this task?
(c) Can you give me an example of this task?
(d) Why are you doing this task?
Answer:
(b) Can you repeat the instructions for this task?

Question 27.
Sheela does not have time so she decides to delay a task. Which question should she ask before ignoring the task?
(a) What is this task?
(b) When does this task need to be completed?
(c) Is this task important?
(d) No need to ask any question.
Answer:
(b) When does this task need to be completed?

Question 28.
Renuka is joining a new school. Which of the following questions will help her become comfortable with her new classmates?
(a) How along have you been studying here?
(b) Would you like to share my lunch?
(c) What do you all do in your free time?
(d) All the options are correct.
Answer:
(d) All the options are correct.

Question 29.
What are close-ended questions?
(a) Questions that can have any answer.
(b) Questions that do not have answers.
(c) Questions with yes/no answers.
(d) Questions that have many answers.
Answer:
(c) Questions with yes/no answers.

Question 30.
Which of these are open-ended questions?
(a) Where do you live?
(b) Are you hungry?
(c) How do you feel?
(d) Did you meet him?
Answer:
(a) Where do you live?
(c) How do you feel?

Question 31.
Which of these are question words?
(a) What
(b) Want
(c) Which
(d) How
Answer:
(a) What
(c) Which
(d) How

Question 32.
Which of these is the correct way to convert the sentence “You are studying” into a question?
(a) You are studying?
(b) Studying you are?
(c) Are you studying?
(d) Studying are you?
Answer:
(c) Are you studying?

Match the Column :

Question 1.
Match the following columns.

Column I (Communication Barriers)	Column II (Examples)
A. Language	1. Trying to read a book when somebody else is watching TV in the same room.
B. Emotional	2. In some cultures, wearing shoes and walking inside the kitchen is considered rude and disrespectful.
C. Environmental	3. Talking in Hindi when others know only Tamil.
D. Cultural	4. Parent is not talking to the child.

Answer:

Column I (Communication Barriers)	Column II (Examples)
A. Language	3. Talking in Hindi when others know only Tamil.
B. Emotional	4. Parent is not talking to the child.
C. Environmental	1. Trying to read a book when somebody else is watching TV in the same room.
D. Cultural	2. In some cultures, wearing shoes and walking inside the kitchen is considered rude and disrespectful.

Fill in the blank :

Question 1.
Fill correct nouns and verbs from the box to fill in the blanks given below. girl, girls, boy, milk, dog, skipping, riding, running, studying, drinking, barking.

Answer:
Amswer:
(a) The boy is running.
(b) The girl is riding.
(c) The boy is studying.
(d) The girls are skipping.
(e) Raju is drinking.
(f) Tha dog is barking.

Communication Skills Class 9 Subjective Type Questions 

Question 1.
Write down the seven factors affecting perspectives in communication.
Answer:
Refer to text on page no. 4 (Factors affecting perspectives in communication).

Question 2.
Give an example of the following :
(a) Clear communication
(b) Complete communication
Answer:
Examples of Clear communication and Complete communication are given below:
(a) Clear Communication “Please Submit your homework by 3 PM tomorrow”
(b) Complete Communication “Please Submit your math homework by 3 PM tomorrow. You need to finish exercises 5 to 10 from chapter 3. Email your work to me at teacher@example.com”.

Question 3.
Write down the different types of verbal communication. Give an example for each type.
Answer:
Refer to text on page no. 5 (Types of verbal communication).

Question 4.
Put a X mark against the actions below which are incorrect for demonstrating the use of non-verbal communication
(i) Laughing during formal communication.
(ii) Scratching head.
(iii) Smiling when speaking to a friend.
(iv) Nodding when you agree with something.
(v) Standing straight.
(vi) Yawning while listening.
(vii) Sitting straight.
(viii) Maintaining eye contact while speaking.
(ix) Biting nails.
(x) Firm handshake.
(xi) Clenching jaws.
(xii) Looking away when someone is speaking to you.
(xiii) Intense stare.
Answer:
The incorrect (X) for demonstrating the use of non-verbal communication are :
(i), (ii), (vi), (ix), (xi), (xii) and (xiii)

Question 5.
Give examples of any four common signs used for visual communication.
Answer:
Refer to text on page no 6 and 7 (Example of visual communication).

Question 6.
Underline the noun, pronoun, adjective, verb and adverb in these sentences.
(a) Sanjay plays football everyday.
(b) Divya gave him new books.
(c) I opened the red box carefully.
Answer:
(a) Sanjay plays football everyday.
Noun Verb Noun Adverb
(b) Divya gave him new books. Noun Verb Pronoun Adjective Noun
(c) I opened the red box carefully. Pronoun Verb Noun Adverb

Question 7
Identify the conjunctions and prepositions (Remember, conjunctions join two sentences while prepositions help answer the words ‘where’, ‘when’ and ‘how’.). Choose the conjunctions and prepositions from the box given below and list in the correct box.
Under, And, In, At, Or, Up
Answer:

Question 8
Write one sentence of each type-statement, question, exclamatory and order.
Answer:
Statement I live in Delhi.
Question Do you play cricket?
Exclamatory The birthday cake was so good!
Order Shut the door.

Question 9
Which is your favourite festival? Write two paragraphs about your favourite festival. Each paragraph should have a minimum of four sentences. Make sure you follow all the rules about sentences and paragraphs you have learnt.
Answer:
My favourite festival is Holi. It is one of the most important festivals in India. Holi is the symbol of celebration of brotherhood. On this day, we all forget our enmities and get into the festival spirit. A day before, a ritual called ‘Holika Dahan’ is conducted. It symbolises the burning of evil powers. The next day people play with colours. They splash water colours on each other. Children play with water guns.

Holi spreads love ant brotherhood. It brings happiness and harmony in the country. Holi symbolises the triumph of good over evil. This colourful festival unites people and removes all sorts of negativity from life. I eagerly wait for Holi every year.

Question 10
Practice speaking correct sentences with your classmates. Try and find the parts of sentences which you use commonly.
Answer:
Do it yourself.

Question 11
Write two to three lines to you would use to introduce yourself.
Answer:
My name is Ayushi.
I live in Agra.
I study in class IX.

Question 12
Use the following words to complete the form given below.
football and swimming, seven-years-old, Hassan, Yasmin, in Bengaluru.
(a) My first name is _______.
(b) My surname is _______.
(c) I am _______.
(d) I live _______.
(e) I like _______.
Answer:
(a) Yasmin
(b) Hassan
(c) Seven-years old
(d) in Bengaluru
(e) Football and swimming

Question 13
Re-arrange the words to form questions.

Answer:
(a) Does she like to sing?
(b) What are you waiting for?
(c) Do you like to play football?
(d) Why are they fighting?

Question 14
Make a note of five questions your friends asked you. How many were open-ended questions? Make a list of five close-ended questions you asked other people in one day.
Answer:
Five questions my friends asked me :

1. Why did you not come to school yesterday?
2. Did you take medicine?
3. How are you feeling now?
4. Will you be able to play?
5. Do you want to take rest?

Two of these were open-ended questions.
For example, 1, 3.
Close-ended questions

1. Have you completed your homework?
2. Do you play cricket?
3. Can you run 5 kilometres?
4. Is London the capital of England?
5. Did you enjoy the party?

Communication Skills Class 9 Very Short Answer Type questions

Question 1.
What is the key to effective communication?
Answer:
Clarity and conciseness enhance understanding, fostering effective communication.

Question 2.
How does active listening improve communication?
Answer:
Active listening shows respect, promotes understanding, and strengthens interpersonal connections.

Question 3.
Why is non verbal communication important?
Answer:
Non verbal cues convey emotions and intentions, adding depth and nuance to verbal messages.

Question 4.
What is the impact of body language on communication?
Answer:
Body language influences perceptions, conveying confidence or uncertainty, and contributes significantly to effective communication.

Question 5.
How does effective communication contribute to teamwork?
Answer:
Clear communicatiop enhances collaboration, reduces misunderstandings, and strengthens team dynamics for better overall performance.

Question 6.
What is the significance of listening skills?
Answer:
Listening skills enhance understanding, build connection and promote effective communication by attentively receiving and comprehending spoken information.

Question 7.
Explain the importance of written communication.
Answer:
Written communication ensures clarity, documentation, and a lasting record of information exchange through letters, emails, or reports.

Question 8.
Define visual communication.
Answer:
Visual communication uses images, charts, graphs, and other visual aids to convey information quickly and effectively.

Question 9.
How can cultural awareness enhance communication skills?
Answer:
Cultural awareness ensures sensitivity to diverse communication styles, norms, and values, promoting effective cross-cultural interactions and understanding.

Communication Skills Class 9 Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
Who is an effective speaker?
Answer:
An effective speaker is the one who is able to speak appropriately whilst maintaining eye contact with the audience, uses different vocabulary and articulate speech to suit the need of audience.

Question 2.
Who is an effective writer?
Answer:
An effective writer is the one who is able to use written words in various style and techniques to communicate their message and ideas to the readers.

Question 3.
State any two importance of communication skill.
Answer:
Two importance of communication skills are as follows :
1. Inform Communication is required to give fact or information to someone, viz. communicating the timetable about an exam to a friend.
2. Influence Communication is needed to influence or change a person in an indirect way and usually important way.

Question 4.
What do you understand by feedback in communication?
Answer:
Feedback in communication is the receiver’s response to the message. Requesting classification is a part of a good feedback phase of communication cycle.

Question 5.
State any two advantages and two disadvantages of verbal communication.
Answer:
Two advantages of verbal communication :

• Verbal communication is easy and quick.
• It is more reliable method of communication.

Two disadvantages of verbal communication :

• Verbal communication has no legal validity and hence, will lead to problems in certain situation.
• It has issues when communicating with distant people.

Question 6.
Write a paragraph on the things you like about your school. The paragraph must contain at least 8 lines and should follow all the rules of punctuation.
Answer:
The school is the place that prepares us for a better future. I love my school because it is one of the best schools in the city. The classrooms are wide, large and airy. My school has a very large playground where we play sports. There is a computer lab, science lab and a big library in my school. All of the teachers of my school are kind and cooperative.

My school also takes part in various activities like sports, quiz competition, speeches etc. We celebrate all national events with great zeal. My school also offers annual picnics to senior students. I feel greatly honoured and happy to study in such a good school.

Question 7.
Introduce your friend in 5 lines.
Answer:

• This is my friend Rajni.
• She is 16 -years old.
• She stays at Kalkaji.
• She is a very good dancer.
• She likes to eat Rajma-Chawal.

Question 8.
Write three sentences using conjunctions ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘or’ respectively.
Answer:
(i) Ramesh saw the dog and ran into the house.
(ii) He is poor but honest.
(iii) You study hard for the exam or you will fail.

Communication Skills Class 9 Activities

Activity 1

Role Play on Communication Process

Procedure:

1. Form groups with three students in each group.
2. Assign roles within each group: one student as the salesperson and the other two as an old man and his wife.
3. Provide a scenario where the old couple visits a shop, and the salesperson needs to sell some items to them.
4. Encourage the groups to act out the conversation, focusing on effective communication skills.
5. After the role play, have a debriefing session where each group discusses what they learned from the activity, highlighting effective communication strategies, challenges faced, and areas for improvement.

Activity 2

Group Discussion on Factors Affecting Perspectives in Communication

Procedure:

1. Form groups with three students in each group.
2. Assign each group to select one of the eight factors (Language, Visual Perception, Past Experiences, Prejudice, Feelings, Environment, Personal factors, Culture) that act as barriers to communication.
3. Have each group discuss how their chosen factor can impact perspectives in communication.
4. Encourage sharing of personal experiences or examples related to the chosen factor.
5. Each group should present a summary of their discussion to the class, emphasizing the importance of understanding and overcoming communication barriers.

Activity 3

7Cs of Effective Communication
Materials Required
Pen/pencil, Notebook

Procedure:

1. Distribute notebooks to each student.
2. Have students write down examples of the 7Cs of communication in their notebooks.
3. Invite volunteers to share their examples for each of the 7Cs.
4. Encourage class discussion, with teacher guidance, to evaluate if the examples provided are correct or incorrect.
5. Emphasize the importance of clarity, coherence, and other 7Cs in effective communication.

Activity 4

Elements of Communication
Materials Required
Chart paper, Colors, Pencil

Procedure:

1. Divide the students into small groups.
2. Assign each group to create a chart illustrating the elements of communication in the communication process cycle.
3. Provide materials like chart paper, colors, and pencils for the creative process.
4. Each group presents their chart to the class, explaining how the elements contribute to effective communication.
5. Encourage discussions and questions from the class to enhance understanding of communication elements.

Activity 5

Role Play of a Phone Conversation
Materials Required
Notebook, Pen

Procedure:

1. Divide the class into groups of at least three students each.
2. Assign a scenario for a phone conversation to each group. For example, a conversation between a person from the Call Centre and a customer discussing the delivery of a product to the customer’s residence.
3. In each group, one student acts as the caller (representing the Call Centre), another as the receiver (customer), and the third student serves as an observer.
4. Write a script based on the assigned scenario, ensuring that it covers key aspects of communication between the caller and the receiver.
5. Students perform the role play by speaking the conversation aloud, following the script.
6. The observer provides feedback on the effectiveness of the communication, considering the 7Cs of communication (clearness, conciseness, concreteness, correctness, courtesy, coherence, and completeness).

Activity 6

Public Speaking
Materials Required
Notebook, Pen

Procedure:

1. Form groups of three students each.
2. Within each group, collaboratively choose a topic for a short speech. Ensure that the topic is relevant and interesting.
3. Each student in the group uses the 3Ps method (Prepare, Practice, and Perform) to create and deliver a speech. Encourage the use of paragraphs for a well-organized presentation.
4. After each speech, the other group members provide constructive feedback on how effectively the speaker communicated the topic.
5. Rotate the speaker role within the group so that each student has an opportunity to give a speech.
6. As a culmination, one student volunteers to give a speech in front of the entire class, applying the feedback received during the group activities.
7. Encourage the class to provide feedback and create a supportive environment for public speaking.

Activity 7

Role Play with Non-Verbal Communication
Materials Required
Notebook, Pen

Procedure:

1. Divide the class into groups of three students each.
2. Assign a scenario to each group, focusing on situations where non-verbal communication plays a crucial role. For example, a job interview, a negotiation, or a conflict resolution scenario.
3. Have each group prepare a script for the role play based on the given scenario.
4. In their respective groups, students should act out the role play, emphasizing non-verbal cues.
5. After the role play, one group volunteer from each group should perform the role play in front of the entire class.
6. Following the presentation, conduct a class discussion on how students utilized non-verbal communication in their role plays.

Activity 8

Dos and Don’ts for Effective Body Language
Materials Required
Notebook, Pen

Procedure:

1. Have the same groups of three students from Activity 7 discuss and brainstorm a list of Dos and Don’ts for effective body language to avoid communication mistakes.
2. Each student in the group should compile a list of these Dos and Don’ts in their notebooks.
3. Encourage students to share their lists within their groups, discussing and refining the points to create a comprehensive set of guidelines.
4. After group discussions, open the floor for a class-wide discussion to compile a master list of Dos and Don’ts for effective body language.

Activity 9

Comparative Analysis of Communication Methods
Materials Required
Notebook, Pen

Procedure:

1. Use the same groups from of three students to discuss the three primary methods of communication: Verbal, Non-verbal, and Visual.
2. In their groups, students should create lists highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each communication method.
3. Encourage students to consider real-world examples to illustrate their points.
4. Groups will present their findings to the class, promoting class-wide discussion and comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of each communication method.
5. Conclude the activity with a class discussion on the importance of using a combination of communication methods for effective and well-rounded communication.

Activity 10

Identifying Parts of Speech
Materials required
Notebook, Pen

Procedure:

Read aloud the paragraph given below.
“In the bustling city of Mumbai, I eagerly await my meeting with Professor Kapoor on Wednesday. My apartment is close to Mrs. Kapoor’s bakery. I visited her establishment on Monday to purchase pastries. I selected chocolate eclairs, raspberry tarts, and a delightful cheesecake. Mrs. Kapoor is a warm-hearted woman. Did you get a chance to meet her?”

• This paragraph contains examples of the parts of speech you learned about in this lesson.
• Identify as many of these parts of speech as you can and mark them.
• Write the paragraph with proper punctuation and capitalization.

Activity 11

Constructing Sentences
Materials required
Notebook, Pen

Procedure:

1. Pair up with a classmate.
2. Compile a list of five parts of speech you covered in the lesson.
3. Choose one part of speech from your list.
4. Each pair will create two simple sentences utilizing the selected part of speech.
5. Write down the sentences in your notebook.

Activity 12

Identify Name, Place, Animal, Thing
Materials required
Notepad, Pens

Procedure:

1. Number yourselves within each group from 1 to 5.
2. Each member of the group will contribute a word that falls into one of the categories：name, place, animal, or thing. The fifth member will choose an action.
3. Groups have 30 seconds to brainstorm and decide on their words and action.
4. Record your words and action on the notepad.
5. Groups will take turns sharing their words and performing the action.

Activity 13

Sentence Structure Exploration
Materials required
Notebook, Pen

Procedure:

1. Form pairs of students.
2. Write down three sentences，each containing a direct object.
3. Write down three additional sentences that include both direct and indirect objects．
4. Use different colors to mark the different parts of each sentence (Subject, Verb, Direct Object, Indirect Object).
5. One volunteer from each pair shares their sentences with the class, allowing for corrections and feedback.

Activity 14

Active and Passive Voice Exploration
Materials required
Notebook, Pen

Procedure:

1. In the same pairs as Activity 13, write a paragraph on any topic.
2. Ensure the paragraph consists of at least two sentences in active voice and two sentences in passive voiçe.
3. One volunteer reads their paragraph aloud to the class.
4. The class provides feedback on the correct identification of active and passive voice usage.

Activity 15

Exploring Sentence Types
Materials required
Notebook, Pen

Procedure:

1. With the same pairs as in the previous activities, create a list of at least eight sentences.
2. Ensure the list includes a minimum of two sentences for each type-declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, and imperative.
3. Different volunteers from each pair read out their sentences to the class.
4. The class provides feedback on the correctness of each sentence type.

Activily 16

Exploring Phonetics in the Classroom
Materials required
Notebook, Pen

Procedure:

1. Group Formation Form groups of four students in each group.
2. Classroom Exploration Together as a group, create a list of five objects or items found in the classroom.
3. Phonetic Analysis Identify the vowels, diphthongs, and consonants in the listed words.
4. Interactive Pronunciation Each student takes turns pronouncing a word aloud within the group. The other group members provide feedback on the correctness of the pronunciation.

Activity 17

Collaborative Pronunciation Practice
Materials required
Notebook, Pen

Procedure:

1. Pair Formation Form pairs of students.
2. Word Pronunciation Practice Your teacher will provide you with a list of words. Practice pronouncing these words aloud with your partner.
3. Feedback Session Your partner provides immediate feedback on the correctness of your pronunciation.
4. Class wide Pronunciation Challenge $A$ volunteer from each pair reads out two words for the whole class. The class collectively provides feedback on the correctness of the pronunciation.

Activity 18

Formal and informal greetings
Materials required
Notebook, Pen

Procedure:

1. Form pairs of students.
2. Each pair should write about two conversations-one with formal greetings and one with informal greetings and act it out.
3. One volunteer pair acts this out in front of the class.
4. The class says if the formal and informal greetings have been used correctly.

Activity 19

Introducing someone
Materials Required
Notebook, Pen

Procedure:

1. Use same pairs of students as above.
2. Each pair should write a conversation to introduce someone to their friends and family and act it out.
3. One volunteer pair demonstrates it for the class.
4. The class says if the introductions have been made correctly.

Activity 20

Greetings
Materials required
Notebook, Pen

Procedure:

1. Imagine that you are at home. The doorbell rings and you open the door. Write down.
2. What would you say when you see your uncle standing at the door?
3. What would you say when you see your friend standing at the door?
4. One volunteer acts it out in front of the class. The class (with teacher) discusses
5. What is the difference in the way you greet your friends and teachers?
6. Which method will be used in the following situations:
   (a) While talking to teacher in the classroom, and (b) While talking to your friends in the playground.
7. What are the different phrases used when greeting friends?
8. What are the phrases used when greeting elders, teachers, colleagues at work or in office?

Activity 21

Introducing Yourself and Form Filling Workshop
Materials required
Notebook, Pen, Sample forms

Procedure:

1. Begin by providing each student with a sample form that they will use for this activity.
2. Instead of forming pairs, divide the class into small groups of three. This allows for more interactions and diverse perspectives.
3. Ask each student to introduce themselves to the group, providing the necessary details to fill out the form you provided.
4. Rotate the forms within the group, allowing each student to fill in the details for one of their peers.
5. Once the forms are filled, have the original owner review the information and add their signature if the details are correct.
6. Encourage group discussions to ensure everyone understands the importance of accurate information in forms.

Activity 22

Personal Introduction and Preferences Presentation
Materials required
Notebook, Pen, timer

Procedure:

1. Form groups with three students in each group for a more dynamic interaction.
2. Instruct students to take turns introducing themselves and sharing their likes and dislikes with the group. Each person now has two minutes to talk about themselves.
3. Encourage the group to actively listen, ask questions, and provide constructive feedback during each presentation.
4. After each person’s presentation, allow for group discussions and corrections.
5. At the end of the group presentations, select one representative from each group to present in front of the entire class.
6. The class will collectively provide feedback on what was presented, reinforcing positive aspects and offering suggestions for improvement.

Additional Instructions and Exterisions:
1. Diary and Progress Encourage students to maintain a diary documenting their language learning journey. Regularly review and discuss their progress with the teacher.

2. Social Interaction Challenge In the next two days, challenge students to actively introduce themselves to new people, incorporating the learned expressions.

3. Form Exploration In the next 14 days, students should ask family members to share and explain forms they have filled in, gaining a broader understanding of form structures.

4. Signature Creation Task students with creating a unique and authentic signature for themselves.

5. Form Creation and Peer Interaction Over the next month, students should design a simple form, distribute copies to friends, and guide them in filling out the form as a practical application of their knowledge.

Activity 23

Interactive Questioning Session
Materials required
Notebook, Pen

Procedure:

1. Divide the class into groups of four students each.
2. Introduce a hypothetical situation, using the 5 W + 1 H method to provide key details.
3. In each group, students collaborate to formulate a list of questions aimed at gathering comprehensive information about the given situation.
4. A volunteer group presents their list of questions to the class.
5. The remaining students provide constructive, feedback,’ evaluating the relevance and effectiveness of the questions posed.

Activity 24

Strategic Question Planning
Materials required
Notebook, Pen

Procedure:

1. Pair up the students.
2. The teacher outlines a scenario for which students need to create plans.
3. Each pair compiles a list of questions they would ask in order to gather necessary information for planning. Additionally, they must articulate the purpose behind each question.
4. Partners share and discuss their question lists, providing insights into the effectiveness of each other’s questions and the underlying purposes.

Activity 25

Guess the Personality Challenge

Procedure:

1. Divide the class into five groups.
2. Each group selects a famous personality without revealing the identity to others.
3. Groups take turns asking indirect questions to other teams to guess the chosen personality.
4. Each group is allowed three questions initially. If the identity remains undisclosed, extend the questioning limit to five.
5. If needed, teams can provide a CLUE to help, others in the guessing process.
6. Encourage creative and indirect questioning to make the activity more engaging.
7. The team that correctly identifies the other team’s famous personality first, wins.

Activity 26

Framing Open-Ended and Closed-Ended Questions
Materials required
Notebook, Pen

Procedure:

1. Form pairs of students.
2. Each pair generates five open-ended and five closed-ended questions, providing answers for all 10 questions.
3. After completing the questions, pairs exchange their lists with another pair for review.
4. One pair volunteers to share their questions and answers with the entire class.
5. The class collectively discusses and provides feedback on the framing of the questions, encouraging constructive criticism.

Activity 27

Group Practice – Effective Question Framing
Materials required
Notebook, Pen

Procedure:

1. Form groups of four students each.
2. Collaboratively create a dialogue involving four people, incorporating at least six questions (both closed- and open-ended).
3. Act out the conversation within the group, ensuring each member participates in the discussion.
4. Volunteer groups present their dialogue to the entire class, focusing on the effective framing of questions.
5. Encourage the class to provide feedback on question quality, with an emphasis on constructive suggestions for improvement.
6. Rotate the groups, allowing different sets of students to showcase their dialogues and receive feedback.

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