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Punctuation • Capital letters, punctuation marks

A. Rewrite the passage using correct punctuation marks and capital letters wherever
required.

the catskill mountains were named by dutch settlers the mountains are located

approximately 100 miles north-northwest of new york city the catskill mountains
include 35 peaks that are about 3,500 feet high or higher the wild region of rolling
mountains waterfalls streams and lush valleys has been treasured for its rich natural
resources

Dictionary Skills • Finding difference between pairs of words from a dictionary

A. Use your dictionary to find differences between words of the following pairs.

1. Laugh and chuckle 2. Advise and command
3. Glance and stare 4. Street and lane • Creativity

• Communication Skills
• Technology Literacy
Write Well • Information Literacy
• Writing a travelogue
A travelogue is an account of a person’s travel experiences with important details. It
includes vivid descriptions of places, pictures and all that the traveller observes, feels and

experiences while travelling.

We should keep some points in mind while writing a travelogue. A travelogue should
include:
 A factual and truthful account.

 Details about routes and transportation options to reach the places.

 Weather details and best time to visit the place.
 Cultural background and distinct cuisine of the people.
 Places to stay.

 Tourist attractions.

A. Imagine you went for trekking (a long walk on foot) in the Himalayas at Rishikesh

(or another place of your choice), just as Rip Van Winkle would go on long walks
in Catskill Mountains. Write a travelogue about your trek in the mountains.

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