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Correct the following sentences: a) He is one of the tallest boys in the class. [1] b) The news are very surprising. [1] c) Each of the boys have done their work. [1] d) The sceneries of Nepal are…

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Correct the following sentences: a) He is one of the tallest boys in the class. [1] b) The news are very surprising. [1] c) Each of the boys have done their work. [1] d) The sceneries of Nepal are beautiful. [1] e) Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to your birthday party. [1]

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Corrected Sentences

a) He is one of the tallest boys in the class.

Correction: *He is one of the tallest boys in the class.* Explanation: When "one of" is used with a superlative adjective (tallest), the noun following it should be singular (boy) because "one" is singular. However, the verb and other parts of the sentence remain plural because "one of" refers to a group.


b) The news are very surprising.

Correction: The news is very surprising. Explanation: "News" is an uncountable noun (similar to "information" or "knowledge") and takes a singular verb ("is"). The plural form "news" is used only when referring to multiple pieces of news (e.g., "the news items").


c) Each of the boys have done their work.

Correction: Each of the boys has done his work. Explanation:

  1. "Each" is a singular pronoun, so the verb must be singular ("has").
  2. "His" is used instead of "their" because "each" refers to individual boys, not the group collectively.

d) The sceneries of Nepal are beautiful.

Correction: The scenery of Nepal is beautiful. Explanation:

  1. "Scenery" is an uncountable noun (like "landscape" or "view"). The plural form "sceneries" is incorrect.
  2. "Of Nepal" is correct, but "scenery" is singular, so the verb must also be singular ("is").

Letter to a Friend Inviting Them to a Birthday Party

Sender's address & dateKathmandu, Nepal15th October 2070
SalutationDear [Friend's Name],
GreetingI hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits.
Body

I am thrilled to invite you to my birthday celebration! This year, I am turning 18, and I would love for you to be a part of this special day. The party will be held at my home, located at [Your Address], on **20th October 2070**, starting at **5:00 PM**.

We have planned a fun-filled evening with music, games, and delicious food. Your presence would make the day even more memorable for me. Please let me know if you can make it, so I can arrange everything accordingly.

If you have any dietary restrictions or special requests, feel free to inform me in advance. I am also looking forward to catching up with you and sharing some laughter and joy.

Looking forward to celebrating with you!

Closing & signatureYour loving friend,Ramesh Adhikari
Invitation to Birthday Party

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