SEC.

C NOTES EXPANSION
Make simple sentences.
Use the name given. (Read instructions)
Give an introduction and ending.
Join the sentences by using
conjunctions.
Expand sentences by adding adjectives,
similes, interesting expressions, time
phrase, collective nouns etc.
Make sure spelling is correct.
Make sure handwriting is clear and
neat.
To be in the band A in Notes Expansion
Make sure the story written has
conjunctions
adjectives
adverbs
similes
interesting expressions / idioms /
proverbs
time phrase
collective nouns appropriately used
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Examples of adjectives
1) of people : kind and helpful man, warm
and friendly lady, young and active
boy,
2) of animal : small and furry rabbit, big
and strong lion, old and weak dog, cute
and cuddly kitten,
3) of clothes : checked shirt, striped
blouse, polka-dot skirt, printed cloth,
plain scarf,
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Examples of adjectives
4) of hair : long and curly hair, short and
straight hair,
5) of taste : hot and spicy dish, crispy
fried chicken, mouth-watering
desserts, delicious and aromatic curry,
sweet and juicy watermelon,
6) of weather : hot and humid afternoon,
cold and rainy Sunday, sunny and
breezy morning,
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Examples of similes
1) as beautiful as a rainbow
2) as brilliant as stars
3) as graceful as a swan
4) as meek as a lamb
5) as timid as a mouse
6) as cool as cucumber
7) as regular as sunrise
8) as vain as a peacock
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Examples of interesting expressions
1) just around the corner
2) a stones throw away
3) in the blink of an eye
4) flying colours
5) in the nick of time
6) in the long run
7) by all means
8) once in a blue moon
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Examples of time phrase
1) one sunny afternoon
2) during the school holidays
3) on Christmas Eve
4) Just before the examination starts
5) At the break of dawn
6) A few minutes after that
7) At eight oclock sharp
8) Half an hour later,
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Examples of collective nouns
1) a bouquet of flowers
2) a bunch of keys
3) a dash of pepper
4) a flight of stairs
5) a heap of rubbish
6) a piece of cake
7) a string of pearls
8) a galaxy of stars
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Examples of collective nouns
1) a bouquet of flowers
2) a bunch of keys
3) a dash of pepper
4) a flight of stairs
5) a heap of rubbish
6) a piece of cake
7) a string of pearls
8) a galaxy of stars
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Examples of interesting ending
1) for a birthday, a picnic or a visit
He felt very tired but happy.
2) for a fire, an accident or a robbery -
It was a frightening experience.
It was an unforgettable experience.
3) if he helped someone
He was happy because he had done a
good deed.
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Examples of interesting ending
4) if he called the ambulance, fire
brigade or police
He was praised for his prompt action.
5) if he won a prize / found someone who
was lost
He was overjoyed with tears.
6) if he fell down from a tree
He had learnt a lesson.