Class 6 English — Chapter 9: SPICES THAT HEAL Us
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What you'll learn
- ▸Vocabulary: Identifying Common Spices
- ▸Reading Comprehension: The Grandmother's Letter
- ▸Medicinal Properties of Spices
- ▸Describing Spices
- ▸Grammar: Introduction to Modal Verbs
- ▸Grammar: Using Modal Verbs in Context
- ▸Writing Skills: Following Instructions
- ▸Listening and Speaking Skills
Chapter Summary
--- PAGE 1 --- NURTURING NATURE SPICES THAT HEAL Us Let us do these activities before we read. I A spice is any seed, fruit, root, bark, leaf or any other part of a plant used to give taste and colour to our food. Try to recall the names of three spices that are used for cooking in your home. Write them below and share your answers with your teacher. 1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ II Given below are pictures of some spices. Work in pairs and write what you call them in your language. Their names in English are given in the last column. Share your answers with your teacher. S.No. Spice Name in your language Name in English 1. Turmeric 2. Fenugreek 3. Cumin seeds 4. Asafoetida 5. Cinnamon 6. Clove …
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- Explain how spices aid digestion. Get Solution →
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- Discover global uses of turmeric. Get Solution →
- What is another name for 'haldi' as mentioned in the chapter? Get Solution →
- According to Daadi's letter, which spice is called 'methi' in her language? Get Solution →
- Which two spices are mentioned to give relief from a toothache? Get Solution →
- For how long has ginger ('adrak') been used in cooking, according to the text? Get Solution →
- What did Daadi use 'heeng' (asafoetida) water for when the children were babies? Get Solution →
Did you know?
- 💡 Black pepper was once used as currency in ancient times.
- 💡 Cloves are actually dried flower buds, not seeds or fruits.
- 💡 Ancient Egyptians used spices like cinnamon for embalming mummies.
- 💡 Turmeric changes color from yellow to red when mixed with soap.
- 💡 Ginger has been used for medicinal purposes for over 5,000 years.
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