Class 10 English Words and Expressions II Unit 2, Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, accompanies Unit 2 of First Flight (‘Long Walk to Freedom’ and ‘A Tiger in the Zoo’). It develops comprehension of biographical and historical speeches, abstract noun formation, use of the definite article the, idiomatic expressions, and biographical writing.
What Class 10 English (Words and Expressions II) Chapter 2 Covers
Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary (Abstract Nouns & Idioms) The reading passages highlight courage, civil rights, and human dignity. Vocabulary tasks focus on forming abstract nouns from verbs using suffixes (`-ation`, `-ment`, `-ion`, `-ance`): emancipate → emancipation, inaugurate → inauguration, deprive → deprivation, discriminate → discrimination, oppress → oppression, and rebel → rebellion, alongside idiomatic expressions on freedom and justice.
Grammar & Writing: Definite Article, Determiners & Biographical Sketch Grammar exercises practise using the definite article (‘the’) with proper nouns (plural surnames, nationalities, mountain ranges, historical documents, and organisations) and determiners. Writing tasks guide students in researching and drafting a biographical sketch and preparing a short speech on a freedom fighter or leader who championed equality.
Exercises in Chapter 2
- Workbook Exercises (Unit 2) include comprehension questions on freedom and equality, verb-to-noun suffix tables, idiomatic expressions, definite article usage, passage editing, and writing a biographical tribute.
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FAQ
How are verbs changed into abstract nouns in Unit 2 of Words and Expressions II?
By adding noun-forming suffixes such as -ation, -ion, or -ment to the base verb: emancipate becomes emancipation, inaugurate becomes inauguration, discriminate becomes discrimination, deprive becomes deprivation, and oppress becomes oppression.
When is the definite article ‘the’ used before proper nouns?
‘The’ is used before plural family names (the Mandelas) to refer to the whole family, before nationalities (the South Africans), before mountain ranges, rivers, and oceans (the Himalayas, the Indian Ocean), and before names of historical events and organizations (the United Nations).