“A Clean, Well-Lighted Place”, short story by Ernest Hemingway: Summary, analysis, full story, and question and answers. Summary In a Spanish Cafe, an old man keeps on drinking brandy until the early morning hours. A young waiter is annoyed and wants him to leave so that the other older waiter could close the cafe and […]
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Pippi goes to the circus (English Literature): Class IV
Pippi Goes to the Circus – Pippi Longstocking Fairy tale by Astrid Lindgren. Find questions and answers, explanations, MCQs, and the story. Questions and Answers Q) Provide the Story Map of “Pippu goes to the Circus” GET INSTANT HELP FROM EXPERTS! Looking for any kind of help on your academic work (essay, assignment, project)? Want […]
Transformation of Sentences (English)
Transformation of Sentences (English): Concept, practice materials, study notes (Class 10 ICSE and CBSE) Transformation of a sentence means to change its form without changing its underlying meaning. GET INSTANT HELP FROM EXPERTS! Looking for any kind of help on your academic work (essay, assignment, project)? Want us to review, proofread or tidy up your […]
Merchant of Venice Play Script (Text)
Here’s the complete Text / Script of Merchant of Venice, which is a famous play by William Shakespeare. Merchant of Venice the play by William Shakespeare (Brief Summary, Cast and characters). GET INSTANT HELP FROM EXPERTS! Looking for any kind of help on your academic work (essay, assignment, project)? Want us to review, proofread or […]
“I know why the Caged bird sings” by Maya Angelou
“I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” is written by American poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou, widely regarded as the “Black Woman’s Poet Laureate.” The poem uses a metaphor (of birds) to compare the plight of caged birds to that of African Americans fighting for equality during the civil rights movement. While whites […]
‘Nine Gold Medals’ by American poet David Roth: Summary & explanation
In ‘Nine Gold Medals’, written by American poet David Roth, on differently-abled sports men show empathy and real higher human values. Nine Gold Medals: Full Poem / Text The athletes had come from so many countries To run for the gold and the silver and bronze Many weeks and months in training All building up […]
Merchant of Venice (Play Script – Text): Act 1
This section contains the script of Act 1 of Merchant of Venice the play by William Shakespeare. Read: Merchant of Venice the play by William Shakespeare (Brief Summary, Cast and characters). GET INSTANT HELP FROM EXPERTS! Looking for any kind of help on your academic work (essay, assignment, project)? Want us to review, proofread or […]
Merchant of Venice (Play Script – Text): Act 2
This section contains the script of Act 2 of Merchant of Venice the play by William Shakespeare. Read: Merchant of Venice the play by William Shakespeare (Brief Summary, Cast and characters). GET INSTANT HELP FROM EXPERTS! Looking for any kind of help on your academic work (essay, assignment, project)? Want us to review, proofread or […]
Merchant of Venice (Play Script – Text): Act 4
This section contains the script of Act 4 of Merchant of Venice the play by William Shakespeare. Read: Merchant of Venice the play by William Shakespeare (Brief Summary, Cast and characters). GET INSTANT HELP FROM EXPERTS! Looking for any kind of help on your academic work (essay, assignment, project)? Want us to review, proofread or […]
Merchant of Venice (Play Script – Text): Act 3
This section contains the script of Act 3 of Merchant of Venice the play by William Shakespeare. Read: Merchant of Venice the play by William Shakespeare (Brief Summary, Cast and characters). GET INSTANT HELP FROM EXPERTS! Looking for any kind of help on your academic work (essay, assignment, project)? Want us to review, proofread or […]
Merchant of Venice (Play Script – Text): Act 5
This section contains the script of Act 5 of Merchant of Venice the play by William Shakespeare. Read: Merchant of Venice the play by William Shakespeare (Brief Summary, Cast and characters). GET INSTANT HELP FROM EXPERTS! Looking for any kind of help on your academic work (essay, assignment, project)? Want us to review, proofread or […]
A woman without her man is nothing: Importance of Punctuation
This is an excellent example that reveals the importance of punctuation, and how the same set of words can mean different things by using different punctuation marks. An English professor wrote the words: “A woman without her man is nothing” on the chalkboard and asked the students to punctuate it correctly. GET INSTANT HELP FROM […]
What is an Interjection (Examples)
In English Grammar, an interjection is a part of speech that helps to show emotion. It expresses meaning or feeling. they may be followed by wither a comma (,) or exclamation mark (!). For Example GET INSTANT HELP FROM EXPERTS! Looking for any kind of help on your academic work (essay, assignment, project)? Want us […]
Hearts and Hands (by O Henry)
O. Henry is the pen name of the American writer William Sydney Porter, known for infusing wit, gentle humour, and surprise endings in his short stories. “Hearts and Hands” is not an exception. About the Story “Hearts and Hands” by O. Henry is a story told during the course of a train journey to Denver. […]
My Greatest Olympic Prize By Jesse Owens
“My Greatest Olympic Prize” (by By Jesse Owens) is a true story; its an autobiographical account of Jesse Owens’ experience of true friendship at the Berlin Olympics 1936 where he won four gold medals. Summary During the 1936 Olympics, Jesse Owens walked away with four gold medals. However, Adolf Hitler was pretty confident that Luz […]
A Horse and Two Goats by R K Narayan
R. K. Narayan in his short story “A Horse and Two Goats” uses humour to touch upon several important social issues. The story is set in a fictional village in Tamil Nadu named Kritam where the protagonist of the story, Muni, lives. Most of the houses in the village are made of bamboo thatch, straw […]
After Blenheim by Robert Southey
After Blenheim by Robert Southey is an anti-war poem (opposed to war) that offers deep insights on war and its consequences. Written in the form of a ballad, the poem is centered around one of the major battles of eighteenth century – the Battle of Blenheim in which the allied forces (coalition of forces including […]
Bangle Sellers (by Sarojini Naidu)
Bangle Sellers (by Sarojini Naidu) is a beautiful, well crafted, poem where the poetess provides insight into the lives of a certain class of people – bangle sellers who wander from place to place to sell their wares. One bangle-seller becomes the narrator of this poem. The Bangle Sellers’ was published in the 1912 collection […]
Abou Ben Adhem by Leigh Hunt
Abou Ben Adhem by Leigh Hunt: Summary, analysis, Notes. Introduction Through the poem Abou Ben Adhem, Leigh Hunt conveys the message that more than loving god, we all must love mankind more; such an act pleases the lord even more. Loving our fellowmen is an act that is appreciated by God. This is a narrative […]
“I wandered lonely as a Cloud” (Daffodils) by William Wordsworth
“I wandered lonely as a Cloud” (also known as Daffodils) by William Wordsworth: Analysis and notes. Introduction William Wordsworth is a well-known poet who loved nature and believed in nature’s healing power. William Wordsworth’s lyrical poem “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” (also commonly known as ‘Daffodils’ or ‘The Daffodils’) celebrates the beauty of nature […]
Chief Seattle’s Speech (1854): Summary, review, analysis
Chief Seattle’s Speech – Treasure Trove of short Stories. Also find ICSE project/assignment questions on Chief Seattle’s Speech. Introduction Globally, forest cover continues to decline at an alarming rate as deforestation continues playing havoc with the climate. American novelist and poet, Henry Cuyler Bunner, is able to foresee the impending destruction and makes an ardent […]
The Merchant of Venice: Summary / Story
The Merchant of Venice is a 16th-century play written by William Shakespeare. Let’s take a look at the story. Merchant of Venice – Summary Antonio and Bassanio are very close friends. Bassanio needs money to court the wealthy Portia, so he approaches Antonio, who is a merchant. Antonio doesn’t have enough cash in hand so […]
Rhyming Words
Words with similar sounds are called rhyming words. For example, Ring and sing have similar sounds. Such words are commonly usually used in poems. List of Rhyming Animals Alsatian / dalmatian fox / hawks / ox Baboon / raccoon Bat / cat / rat Beagle / eagle Bear / hare / mare Beaver / retriever […]
American (US) vs British (UK) English
British English (BE) vs American English (AE): If your mother tongue is not English, or of you do not live in an English speaking country, it can get confusing (especially the spellings). Here’s more on the differences. While people in both England and the U.S. speak the English language, the two types of English can […]
A vs. An (When to use what, differences)
If English is your mother tongue or if you have studied from a good school, you would already know when to use ‘A’ and when to use ‘An’. But there are many who get confused, despite being graduates (I’m not joking), but then not every one in India has studied in an English medium school […]
Easy tips to improve English spelling skills
Improve English spelling skills. Here are simple techniques that you can use to help your child or students become better spellers. I often use these strategies while teaching my kids. Look at the syllables in spelling words, and spell the word one syllable at a time. This strategy makes use of syllable breakdown. You can […]
How to Improve Your English: Useful Tips
Being able to speak better English has several benefits as it is the most spoken language in the world. ICSE and CBSE boards also now give more weightage to speaking and listening skills. Here are tips and useful resources to help you improve your English language and pronunciation skills. There are various reasons why you […]