August , . The event was to inculcate the spirit of sportsmanship and fondness for sports in children. Approximately , students participated in the track and field events. The program began with a prayer rendered by the school choir.
Following this, the Headmaster delivered the welcome speech. The Sports Day was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, followed by march past, led by the school captain with a placard bearing the School’s name and motto. Then the much awaited track and field events began. As the events went by, the school campus reverberated with enthusiastic cheers from the spectators.
Many new school level records were made in metres, metres, and metres races. The merit and participation certificates were given away by the Chief Guest and Guests of Honour. In his speech, the Chief Guest praised the endeavours of the school. Then, the Headmaster proposed the vote of thanks.
The event ended with the National Anthem. 10th - - Modals We have already learnt about Modals in Class IX. Now, let us revise. A modal verb is used to indicate modality (that expresses a speaker’s general intention) i.e.
likelihood, ability, permission, request, capacity, suggestions, order, obligation, advice etc. We use modals to show if we believe something is certain, probable or possible. Modals are, can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, should, must & have to. Semi/Quasi modals are, ought to, need, dare & used to.
A. Complete these sentences using appropriate modals. The clues in the brackets will help you. .
When I was a child, I climb trees easily but now I can’t. (ability in the past) . I win this singing contest. (determination) .
You buy this book. It is worth buying. (advice or suggestion) . Poongothai speak several languages.
(ability in the present) . I swear I tell lies again. (promise) Modals do not change with the person or number of the subject. .
My father play badminton in the evenings when he was at college. (past habit) . You do as I say! (command) .
I have another glass of