Writing

WRITING

L. Describe Kandan’s family in about 60 words using the pictures and clues given. One is done for you.

Kandan’s grandfather is thin and tall. He is seventy years old. He is affectionate.

Thin and tall -70 years old - affectionate

Kandan’s grandmother is short and fat. She wears glasses. She prepares sweets.

Short - fat - wears glasses - sweets

Kandan’s elder brother is a football player. He loves his brother. He has a blue sweater on him.

Football player - loves his brother - blue

Kandan’s youngest sister has big eyes. She likes pink colour.

Youngest - big eyes - likes pink

Kandan’s father is a hard working man. He is the bread winner of the house.

tall - hard working - bread winner

Kandan’s mother is very kind. Her hobby is painting.

kind - hobby - painting

M. Read the telephonic conversation between Malar and Selvi. Malar needs to leave a message for her father.

Malar: Hello, my name is Malar. Could I talk to Mr. Rao, please? I’m his colleague Mr.Vishvanath’s daughter.

Selvi: I’m sorry, my father is out for his morning walk. Do you want to leave a message for him?

Malar: Yes, please. My father had to leave for Madurai all of a sudden since my grandfather is ill. So he won’t be able to come to work for a few days. It would be really nice if your father could inform the office.

Selvi: Don’t worry, I’ll leave the message for my father.

Malar: Thanks a lot.

Selvi: You’re welcome.

This is the message that Selvi left for her father the previous day. Write a similar message based on her conversation with Malar.

…………..(Date)                                                       4.30 p.m. (Time)

Dear Papa,

I have my music class at 5.00 p.m. so I am leaving now. I’ve prepared tea and samosa and kept it in the kitchen. Please come and pick me up at 7 p.m.

Message

20- 10-20___                                                                             6.30 a.m.

Dear Papa

Your colleague Mr. Vishvanath's daughter spoke to me. Mr. Vishvanath has to leave for Madurai all of a sudden as his father is ill. So he won't be able to come to work for a few days. Please inform this to your office.