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The Pot Maker Class 9 English NCERT (Kaveri) | Summary, Explanation, Character Analysis & Questions Answers

  The Pot Maker Class 9 English NCERT (Kaveri) | Summary, Explanation, Character Analysis & Questions Answers Introduction to The Pot Maker  Class 9 English NCERT "The Pot Maker" is a beautiful short story by Temsula Ao included in the NCERT Class 9 English textbook Kaveri . The story highlights the importance of preserving traditional skills, following one's passion, and learning through patience, perseverance, and observation. It revolves around Sentila , a young girl who dreams of becoming a skilled pot maker despite her mother's wish that she should become a weaver. The story also explores the relationship between tradition and individual choice. It teaches that cultural skills are not the property of one person but belong to the entire community and should be passed on to future generations. Through Sentila's journey, the author beautifully conveys that determination, hard work, and proper guidance can help anyone achieve their dreams. 📚 Table of Con...
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Subject verb agreement. Rules and Examples.

 Subject verb agreement

In a sentence the verb agrees with the subject in number and person is called

Subject-Verb Agreement.

1. A singular subject takes a singular verb, as,

A dog barks at night.

He is a boy.

2. A plural subject takes a plural verb.

The boys are walking.

The students go to school.

Pronouns and Verbs used with them.

Am/is/are(Be verbs)- present tense

Was/were(Be verbs)- Past tense

Have/has(Have Verb)- Present Tense

Had(Have Verb)- Past Tense.


Shall/Will (Shall Verb)- Modal Verbs. 

Singular Pronouns- I/You/He/She

Plural Pronouns we/You/They 

***Subject Third person Singular verb will take 's'/'-es'.

He comes. The man goes. Etc.

Rules of Verbs' Correct Usage

Rule 1. A singular noun takes a singular verb

Examples- The girl is very intelligent.

The man is running.

Rule 2.  is used as Singular subject but it always takes a singular Verb or

plural verb.

Example-

am a boy.

I was going there.

Igo to school everyday.

I have a book.

Rule 3. You' is used as Singular/Plural subject but it always takes a plural.


You are a student.

You were running.

You have studied English.

Rule 4. Needn't & Daren't are always used in Plural form as 'Auxiliary

verb' with Singular or plural subject, as,

Examples-

He needn't go there.

He daren't touch me.

He needn't do a govt job.

He daren't oppose her husband.


Needn't &  Daren't if used as Auxiliary Verb , we should not use 'to+infinitive'

Example- He needn't attend the Class today. 

But, if Needn't and Daren't are used as main verbs, we shall use 'to+infinitive'. 

Example- He dared to face the difficulties.

He dares to go there.

He needs to put extra effort.








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