Pranshu's English Classroom (CBSE)

  1. Background of the Play Author: J.B. Priestley (1894–1984), an English novelist, playwright, and social commentator. Published: First performed in 1950s. Genre: One-act play / social satire. Context: Written after World War II, when gender roles were changing. Priestley highlights how mothers, often taken for granted, deserve respect and equality in families. Purpose: To show that family members must appreciate and share household responsibilities instead of exploiting the mother. 2. Setting Place: The living room of the Pearson family’s middle-class home. Time: Mid-20th century (post-war period). Atmosphere: Domestic and realistic — reflects a typical British household.  Perspective (Point of View) Third-person objective (through stage directions and dialogue). The audience observes events unfold without any narrator’s interference. Central Idea:   The play emphasizes respect, equality, and recognition of a mother’s role ...

  Section C: GRAMMAR Worksheet 1: Determiners A. Fill in the blanks with suitable determiners: 1.       I need ___ information about the science exhibition. 2.       There isn’t ___ milk left in the fridge. 3.       ___ of the students passed the test with flying colours. 4.       She has ___ dresses than her cousin. 5.       Do you have ___ idea about the new movie release? 6.       Which ___ of these books is yours? B. Correct the mistakes in the following sentences: 1.       I have much friends in my neighbourhood. 2.       There is a few apples on the table. 3.       Each students should submit their homework on time. 4.       I didn’t see any people in the park yesterday. 5.     ...