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Important for Grammar – Class 11 1. Determiners (निर्धारक शब्द) Determiners are words placed before a noun to show number, quantity, possession, or specificity. Types with Examples 1. Articles (a, an, the) I saw a dog in the street. She ate an apple. The sun rises in the east. 2. Demonstratives (this, that, these, those) This book is very interesting. Those mountains look beautiful. 3. Possessives (my, your, his, her, our, their) My brother is a doctor. Their house is very big. 4. Quantifiers (some, many, much, few, several) She has many friends. We need some water. 5. Numbers (one, two, first, second) I have two pens. He stood first in the class. --- 2. Tenses (काल) 1. Present Tense (a) Simple Present She plays tennis. They study every day. (b) Present Continuous She is reading a book. They are playing in the park. (c) Present Perfect She has finished her work. I have seen that movie. (d) Present Perfect Continuous She has been studying for two hours. They have been workin...

1. Letter Writing (Examples) (A) Informal Letter (to a friend) 23, Shastri Nagar Jodhpur 5 March 2026 Dear Rahul, How are you? I hope you and your family are doing well. I am writing this letter to tell you about my new school. My school is very beautiful and the teachers are very helpful. I have made some new friends and we study together. The playground is also very big and we play cricket every day after school. I miss you a lot. Please write to me soon. Your loving friend, Aman --- (B) Formal Letter (to the Principal) To The Principal Government Senior Secondary School Jodhpur 5 March 2026 Subject: Application for two days leave Respected Sir, I respectfully state that I am a student of Class XI in your school. I am suffering from fever and the doctor has advised me to take rest. Therefore, I kindly request you to grant me leave for two days from 6 March to 7 March 2026. I shall be thankful to you. Yours obediently Rohit Class XI --- (C) Email (to the Principal) To: principalgsssjo...

Class 11 English (Snapshots) – Ultra Short Summaries 1. The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse This story is about two poor Armenian boys, Aram and Mourad, who secretly ride a beautiful white horse. The horse actually belongs to a farmer named John Byro. Although they love riding it, they finally return it because their family is known for honesty. The story highlights honesty, innocence, and moral values. --- 2. The Address The story describes a daughter who visits her mother’s old friend Mrs Dorling after World War II. She hopes to recover her mother’s belongings that were kept there during the war. However, she feels uncomfortable seeing those things in a strange house. In the end, she decides to forget the past and move on. --- 3. Mother’s Day This humorous play shows how Mrs Pearson’s family treats her like a servant. With the help of her neighbour Mrs Fitzgerald, she changes her behaviour and becomes confident. She teaches her family to respect her. The play highlights the impor...

Class 11 English (Hornbill) – Ultra Short Summaries 1. The Portrait of a Lady The chapter describes the author’s deep bond with his grandmother. In childhood she cared for him and told him religious stories. As he grew up, their relationship changed due to modern education. Her peaceful death shows her dignity, spirituality, and quiet strength. --- 2. “We’re Not Afraid to Die… If We Can All Be Together” This chapter narrates a family’s adventurous sea journey. Their boat is badly damaged in a storm in the Indian Ocean. Through courage, teamwork, and determination they survive the disaster. The story highlights bravery and family unity. --- 3. Discovering Tut: The Saga Continues This chapter explains the scientific investigation of Tutankhamun’s mummy. Modern technology like CT scans helped historians learn about the young Egyptian king’s life and death. It also discusses myths about the “curse of the mummy”. The chapter shows how science helps uncover history. --- 4. The Ailing Planet:...