Chapter 1

Decoding the Meaning of What You Read

Activity 1: As you read the five sentences below, you may come across words that you
do not know. Underline them.

1. The luminous moon cast a soft glow over the quiet village.
2. The detective carefully examined the mysterious decipher left at the crime scene.
3. The chef added a pinch of exquisite spices to enhance the flavor of the dish.
4. The art gallery had weird paintings that made the visitors feel bewildered.
5. The person climbing the mountain finally reached the summit after going through
tough days of trekking.

Activity 2: Some of the words are underlined, can you guess their meanings? What
strategies have you applied to guess the meanings?

Reasons for Decoding

Decoding in reading is like being a word detective. It means figuring out what words say by
looking at the letters and sounds. Imagine you have a secret code, and decoding is how you
crack it to understand the message. Decoding helps students become better readers in a few
cool ways:
Reading New Words
It helps you read words you haven't seen before. By knowing the sounds of letters and how
they come together, you can read lots of different words.
Understanding Sentences
When you can decode well, you understand sentences better. You don't get stuck on tricky
words because you know how to break them down into parts and figure out what they mean.
Learning New Things
Decoding helps you learn new things faster. If you can read well, you can explore books,
articles, and even websites to discover information about anything you're interested in.
Solving Word Puzzles
Reading is like solving a puzzle. Decoding is the key to putting the puzzle pieces together. It
makes reading fun and not too hard.
So, decoding is like having a superpower for reading. It helps you understand words and
sentences, and it makes learning new things exciting. There are some strategies you can use
to decode the meaning of sentences.

Decoding with Word Roots and Affixes

Activity: Read the following sentences and answer the following questions
1. The magician's tricks were truly unbelievable.
2. The explorer discovered a prehistoric cave with ancient paintings.
3. After a long day of hiking, the tired hiker felt a strong sense of discontent.
4. The little girl's playfulness brought joy to the entire room.
5. The little plant started to grow, showing signs of renewal.
6. The young author wrote a fictional story about talking animals.
7. The tired students felt a sense of disappointment when the school event was
canceled.

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Questions
A. Can you guess the meaning of the underlined word?
B. Do you find affixes (Prefix/Suffix)?
C. Do you find any root words here?
D. Did the suffixes/prefixes help you understand the meanings?

Word roots and affixes serve as building blocks of words. By breaking down a word into its
constituent parts, you can decipher the meanings of unfamiliar words. This ability is
particularly useful when encountering complex or technical terms in various subjects. Once
you understand the meaning of a particular root, they can recognize and understand a variety
of words that share that root, even if you haven't encountered those words before. Word roots
and affixes help you infer the meanings of words based on their parts.

Understanding word roots allows you to recognize and comprehend words that belong to the
same word family. This recognition helps you make connections between related words,
contributing to a deeper understanding of language. For example, if you know the root "bio-"
means related to life, you can understand words like biology, biography, and biodegradable
without having encountered them previously. For English language learners, knowledge of
word roots and affixes can provide a structural framework for learning new words. It helps us
see patterns in the language and accelerates our language acquisition.

Understanding word roots and affixes is a valuable strategy for students to decipher the
meanings of unknown or difficult words. Word roots are the basic lexical units of a word,
while affixes are additional elements, such as prefixes and suffixes, added to the root to
modify its meaning. All the prefixes and suffixes are added to the root word. In order to form
new words, it is necessary to identify the root of a word.

Some words are made up of different parts, for example, Unemployment

Unemployment has a beginning (prefix), a middle (root word), and an ending (suffix)

un employ ment

The root word is the basic word and by adding prefixes and suffixes, we can change its
meaning and class.
If we take the root word, employ and add other suffixes, we can make other words like-
Employed, employee, employer unemployment, Employment

While words are linked like this, they are called Family Words. There are more
examples below:

faith faithful faithfulness faithfully unfaithful unfaithfully

friend friendly friendship unfriendly friendless unfriend
use user useless useful usefulness misuse

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 Strategies to Decode
Breaking down Complex Words
Word roots and affixes help you break down complex words into smaller, meaningful parts.
For example: The unhappiness in his eyes was evident after the loss of the game.

Word: Unhappiness
Root: Happy
Affix: Un- (prefix) means opposite
Meaning: The word "unhappiness" can be understood as the opposite of
happiness.

Inferring Meanings:
Students can use their knowledge of affixes to infer the meanings of unfamiliar words.
For instance: As the magician waved his wand, the rabbit seemed to disappear from the hat.

Word: Disappear
Root: Appear
Affix: Dis- (prefix) means opposite of, separation, away, not, etc.
Meaning: The word "disappear" suggests the action of becoming unseen or
not present.

Building Vocabulary
Learning common prefixes, suffixes, and roots enhances your vocabulary by enabling you to
understand and use related words. Consider the following:
Sentence: In her biology class, she learned about the diversity of living organisms.

Root: Bio-
Meaning: Related to life
Examples: Biology, biography, biodegradable

Recognizing Word Families

Understanding word roots allows students to recognize and understand words that belong to
the same word family. For example Sentence: The audience applauded as the musicians
played the final notes of the symphony.

Root: Aud-
Meaning: Related to hearing
Examples: Auditory, audible, audience

Identifying Opposites
Prefixes can indicate the opposite or negation of a word, aiding students in grasping
antonyms. For instance: The weather forecast predicted an irregular pattern of rain and
sunshine throughout the week.

Word: Irregular
Root: Regular
Affix: Ir- (prefix)
Meaning: The word "irregular" suggests not following a regular pattern.

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Understanding Time and Sequence
Certain prefixes and suffixes convey information about time or sequence, assisting students
in deciphering temporal aspects of words. Consider the sentence: The archaeologists
discovered ancient artifacts that provided insights into prehistoric civilizations.

Word: Prehistoric
Root: Historic
Affix: Pre- (prefix)
Meaning: The word "prehistoric" refers to a time before recorded history.

Applying Morphological Analysis (applying multiple techniques )

Morphological analysis involves breaking down words into morphemes (the smallest units of
meaning). This approach helps students understand the structure of words. For example:
Despite the challenges, she faced each obstacle unhappily but with determination.

Word: Unhappily
Morphemes: Un- (prefix), happy (root), -ly (suffix)
Meaning: The word "unhappily" can be analyzed as not happy in a manner
characterized by.

Learning to recognize and analyze word roots and affixes empowers you to independently
tackle unfamiliar vocabulary. This skill becomes particularly valuable as you encounter more
advanced texts and academic content, contributing to improved reading comprehension and
language proficiency.

A list of commonly used prefixes and suffixes

Prefixes Meaning Examples
Anti- Against, opposite Antisocial, Antibiotic
Auto- Self Autobiography, Autopilot
Bi- Two Bicycle, Bilingual
Co- Together, with Coexist, Coauthor
De- Reverse, remove Decode, Devalue
Dis- Not, Opposite of Disagree, Dislike
En-, Em- Cause to Enable, Empower
Ex- Out of, former Exit, Ex-president
In-, Im- Not Inactive, Impossible
Mis- Wrong, badly Misunderstand, Mismatch
Over- Too much, above Overwhelm, Overeat
Non Not Nonprofit, Nonsense
Pre- Before Preheat, Predict
Re- Again, back Rewrite, Revisit
Sub- Under, below Submarine, Substandard
Super- Above, beyond Superhuman, Supernatural
Trans- Across, beyond Transport, Transmit
Un- Not Unhappy, Uncover
Under- Below, beneath Underneath, Underwater
Up- Increase, higher Upgrade, Uphill
With- Against, back Withdraw, Withhold

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 Suffixes Meaning Examples
-able, -ible Capable of, worthy of Readable, Flexible
-al Related to Musical, Cultural
-ate To make, to act Activate, Celebrate
-en Made of, become Wooden, Soften
-er, -or One who Teacher, Actor
-ful Full of Beautiful, Colorful
-ic, -ical Related to, characterized by Academic, Logical
-ing Present participle Running, Reading
-ish Having the qualities of Childish, Foolish
-less Without Fearless, Homeless
-ly Like, characteristic of Quickly, Happily
-ment Action or process Movement, Development
-ness State of being Happiness, Darkness
-ology Study of Biology, Psychology
-ous Full of Courageous, Delicious
-s, -es Plural form Cats, Boxes
-ship State of being Friendship, Leadership
-th Quality or state Length, Width
-y Characterized by Happy, Cloudy
-ify To make, to cause Simplify, Intensify
-ize To make, to become Organize, Energize

Exercise: Read the following paragraph and complete the table.

In the busy city, the explorer found something interesting under the very old remains. The
nicely saved items showed an old group of people, and the scientist's understanding disclosed
their strange habits. While the digging continued, a strange uncovering of items with special
writings fascinated the team. The explorer's solving of the historical puzzle became an
amazing achievement, catching the attention of scholars all around the world.
Given word Root Prefix/Suffix Meaning
explorer

nicely

disclose

uncovering

historical

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 Chapter 2
Decoding Through Word Class
Activity 1: While reading you may encounter that some words are similar in form but they
give different meanings depending on what word class they belong to and depending on their
position in a sentence. If you know their word class in association with the subject/object/any
other word in the sentences they are used, you can predict their meanings. Read the
following sentences. Can you guess their meanings?

1. Plants needed water so, I watered the plants.

2. The book dropped from/off the shelf. Just drop me a line when you decide on
a date.
3. The water level in the flooded region has finally begun to drop. Can you drop what
you're doing and help me with this report?
4. There were little drops of paint on the kitchen floor. There was a drop in the price
so, I decided to buy onion from the local wholesale market.
5. She tied a beautiful bow around the gift, adding a touch of elegance to the carefully
wrapped package.

Activity 2: Read the following examples. What do the words mean as nouns, verbs, and
adjectives?
Compact as an Adjective: In the crowded Compact as a Verb: Before the trip, she
city, they chose a compact car for its efficient carefully compacted her clothes, fitting
size and easy maneuverability through tight everything into a single suitcase for the
streets. weekend getaway.
Desert as a Noun: The vast desert stretched Desert as a Verb: Despite the challenges, he
endlessly before them, with golden sand couldn't bring himself to desert his loyal
dunes and an unforgiving sun beating down companions, standing by their side in the
on the arid landscape. face of adversity.
Fair as an Adjective: The judge ensured a Fair as a Noun: They enjoyed the colorful
fair competition, where each participant had sights and sounds of the local fair, with rides,
an equal chance to showcase their talents and games, and delicious treats creating a joyful
skills. atmosphere.
Lie as a Verb: Feeling exhausted, she Lie as a Noun: His constant dishonesty
decided to lie down on the comfortable sofa caught up with him, and now he found
and take a short nap to rejuvenate. himself entangled in a web of lies, facing the
consequences of his deceit.
Refuse as a Verb: The environmentally Refuse as a Noun: The bin was full of
conscious family decided to refuse single-use various types of refuse, highlighting the
plastic, opting for reusable alternatives to importance of proper waste management and
reduce their ecological footprint. recycling.
Project as a Noun: The ambitious Project as a Verb: In order to capture their
engineering project aimed to design and audience's attention, the marketing team
construct a sustainable bridge, connecting decided to project vibrant images onto the
communities and fostering economic growth. large screen during the product launch event.

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Entrance as a Noun: The grand entrance of Entrance as a Verb: His exceptional skills
the historic castle was adorned with intricate in music never failed to entrance the
carvings and imposing doors, creating a sense audience, transporting them into a world of
of awe among visitors. melody and emotion.

Consult as a Noun: The client scheduled a Consult as a Verb: Before making a

consult with the financial advisor to discuss decision, he decided to consult with experts
investment strategies and future financial in the field, seeking their valuable advice and
planning. insights.
Row as a Verb: Unable to agree on a Row as a Noun: In the peaceful morning,
solution, they continued to row about the they took a row across the calm lake, their
unresolved issue, each expressing their oars creating ripples on the water's surface.
perspective with passion.
Discount as a Verb: They decided to Discount as a Noun: During the holiday
discount the old inventory to make room for season, the store offered a significant
new arrivals, marking down prices for a discount on various products, attracting
limited time clearance sale. thrifty shoppers looking for bargains.
Contract as a Verb: As the balloon cooled, Contract as a Noun: The legal team
it began to contract, causing it to descend carefully reviewed the contract before
gently back to the ground after the thrilling
signing, ensuring that all terms and
hot air balloon ride. conditions were clear and agreeable.
Object as a Verb: She didn't hesitate to
Object as a Noun: The shiny object on the object when she felt that the decision was
shelf caught her eye, prompting her to unjust, raising her concerns during the heated
investigate and discover a forgotten family discussion.
heirloom.

Same Words as Different Word Classes

About- Advance- All-

Adverb- She is too tired to Noun- An advance of five Noun- He lost his all for the
move about. hundred rupees was given. sake of his beloved.
Preposition- He knows Adjective- The advance Pronoun- All of us were
nothing about me. money has been returned. present in the meeting.
Verb- Five hundred rupees Adjective- All the boys were
were advanced as security. present in the meeting.
Adverb- He was left all alone
Above- After- Back-
Noun- Rains come from Adjective- All this is an after Noun- The heavy load broke
above. thought. his back.
Adjective- The above Adverb- You left and he Adjective- He entered
mistakes are very common. came soon after. through the back door.
Adverb- Please look above. Preposition- The policeman Verb- Do not back out of
Preposition- His dealings are ran after the chief. your word.
above dishonesty. Conjunction- I saw him after Adverb- Go back and never
the class had been over. come again.

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Before- Better- Book-
Adverb- I have not seen him Noun- Always have a regard Noun- The book is lying on
before. for your betters. the table.
Preposition- Will you go Verb- Better your Verb- Get your seat booked
there before me? handwriting. on the train.
Conjunction- I will do it Adjective- This pen is better Adjective- -
before I go. than that. worm.
Adverb- He sings better than
I.
But- Call- Close-
Verb and Noun- But (Verb) Noun- I am always at your Noun- At the close of the
me no buts (Noun). beck and call. school, we played games.
Pronoun- There was none but Verb- Call in the doctor. Verb- The school is closed
wept. Adjective- A call bell is fitted today.
Adverb- You are but a child. to the gate. Adjective- Menu is my close
Preposition- All but Aditi friend.
were present. Adverb- He sat close to me.
Conjunction- He ran but
could not catch the train.
Deep- Down- Enough-
Noun- Many a ship has sunk Noun-The old man has seen Noun- Enough has already
in the deep (sea). many ups and downs in his been done for you.
Adjective- It is a deep sea. life. Adjective- He has enough
Adverb- Go deep into the sea Verb- Knock this naughty money in his pocket.
and you will find a gem. boy down. Adverb- We have played
Adjective- Are you waiting enough.
for the down train?
Adverb- Sit down, please.

Except- Express- Iron-

Verb- The poor are excepted Noun- An express runs from Noun- Iron is a useful metal.
from this tax. Amritsar to Delhi. Verb- Iron your clothes.
Preposition- All except Ravi Verb- I have expressed my Adjective- Sardar Patel was
were present. views. an iron man.
Conjunction- I shall help Adjective- I will catch the
you, except that I do not give express train.
you my word Adverb- The letter was sent
express.

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Exercise: Look at the following sentences. Find the parts of speech of the underlined
words as they are used in the sentences. What do they mean in these sentences?

1. The elegant address of the old mansion, with its ornate gate and manicured garden,
conveyed a sense of timeless grandeur.
2. In the meeting, he took the opportunity to address the concerns raised by his
colleagues, offering solutions and fostering open communication.
3. The old storyteller had bright blue eyes that told many stories. People loved listening
to him.
4. The artist carefully eyed the person's face to draw it. She wanted to get all the little
details right.
5. The ice cream had a sweet taste, making it a delicious treat on a hot summer day.
6. Before serving the soup, she decided to taste it to make sure it had the right amount of
seasoning.
7. The magazine featured an interesting article about space exploration, capturing the
attention of science enthusiasts.
8. The journalist needed to article the key points of the interview, condensing hours of
conversation into a concise and informative piece.
9. The health clinic is relying on volunteers to run the office and answer the phones
10. During the emergency, a lot of people volunteered to work through the night.
11. The heavy weight of the suitcase made it challenging for her to carry it up the stairs.
12. To maintain a healthy lifestyle, she decided to weight her options and choose a
balanced diet and regular exercise.
13. His conduct during the meeting was professional and respectful, earning him the
admiration of his colleagues.
14. Before the experiment, the scientists needed to conduct various tests to ensure
accurate and reliable results.
15. The students conducted an experiment in the laboratory to learn more about plants.
16. Before launching the product, the company needed to experiment with various
designs to find the best one.
17. His painting was an artistic capture of the vibrant cityscape.
18. The researchers tried to capture the elusive butterfly to study its unique markings.
19. The economic forecast suggested positive growth in the coming months.

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20. The financial analyst tried to forecast the company's future earnings based on current
trends.
21. The student's progress in math was noticeable; he improved his grades significantly.
22. To complete the assignment on time, she needed to progress through each step
carefully.
23. The ancient castle had a fascinating structure with tall towers and sturdy walls.
24. To build a strong relationship, it's important to structure your communication with
honesty and openness.

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 Understanding Long Phrases
Activity: Read the following sentences and answer the questions below.

1. The group of students who had been working tirelessly on the science project for
months finally presented their findings to the entire school.
2. After the thrilling and action-packed adventure through the dense jungle filled with
exotic animals and hidden treasures, the brave explorer emerged with tales of courage
and discovery.
3. During the stormy and unpredictable weather in the mountainous region, the
experienced hikers with proper gear and training successfully reached the challenging
summit.
4. In the bustling and vibrant city where people from diverse cultures and
backgrounds coexist, the newly opened restaurant offers a unique fusion of flavors
that cater to a wide range of tastes.
5. The intricately designed and beautifully crafted antique furniture, which had been
passed down through generations, became the centerpiece of the museum's historical
collection.

Questions
a. Identify the subject in this sentence and explain what it consists of.
b.Can you tell who or what the sentence is about?
c. Do you find any long phrases? Underline them.
d. Did you find it difficult to understand the meaning of these sentences? What made
understanding difficult?

Understanding a sentence that commences or concludes with long phrases can indeed be
challenging. The complexity of lengthy phrases can obscure the identification of subjects and
verbs, making the sentence appear intricate and difficult to decipher. Similarly, verbs
followed by extensive phrases may leave you puzzled. However, mastering the art of
breaking down sentences into comprehensible components is a skill that can greatly enhance
your reading comprehension. To tackle sentences with long phrases effectively, consider the
following strategies

Strategies for Decoding Long Phrases

1. Read the Entire Sentence: Begin by reading the entire sentence in its entirety. This initial
step provides an overarching understanding of the message conveyed. Start by reading the
entire sentence from beginning to end. Get an overall sense of the message conveyed.
2. Read Aloud: You can read sentences with long phrases aloud. Reading aloud can help you
pay attention to the structure of the sentence, making it easier to identify and comprehend the

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long phrases.
3. Identify Main Subject or Object: Pinpoint the main subject or object of the sentence.
This foundational step clarifies who or what the sentence revolves around. Look for the
subject (who or what the sentence is about) and the verb (the action or state of being).
Understanding the basic structure will help you anchor the meaning of the sentence.
4. Break down the sentences into smaller parts (Deconstruction)
Break down the sentence into smaller, more manageable chunks. Focus on the subject or
object independently from the rest of the sentence. By focusing on one part at a time, you can
better understand the individual components of the sentence. Break the sentence into smaller
parts or chunks. Focus on each chunk individually, especially if there are commas or other
indicators of phrase boundaries.
5. Spot Key Descriptive Elements
Identify key descriptive words or phrases that offer supplementary details about the subject or
object. These may include adjectives, prepositional phrases, or even clauses. If the long
phrases contain specific terms or vocabulary, instruct students to define these terms.
Understanding the meaning of individual words within the phrase contributes to overall
comprehension.
6. Separate Subject or Object from Verb:
Once the subject or object is identified, shift your attention to locating the verb in the
sentence. Understanding the action or state of being associated with the subject or object is
pivotal.
7. Look for Punctuation Marks
Pay close attention to commas, dashes, or parentheses. These punctuation marks often
demarcate additional information related to the subject or object. Identifying these
punctuation marks can help students break down the sentence into meaningful parts.
8. Utilize Highlighters or Underlining:
Employ visual aids such as highlighters or underlining to distinguish the subject or object and
the associated verb. This visual separation enhances clarity.
9. Inquire with Questions:
Pose questions about the subject or object. Who or what is involved? What additional details
are provided? Formulating inquiries guides a more in-depth understanding.
10. Begin with Shorter Sentences:
Initiate your practice with shorter sentences featuring long subjects or objects. Gradually
progress to more complex sentences as your proficiency increases.
11. Reread for Enhanced Clarity:
If necessary, engage in multiple readings for enhanced clarity. Revisiting the sentence allows
for improved comprehension and aids in distinguishing between subjects or objects and
verbs. Multiple readings can enhance comprehension, allowing students to grasp the
relationships between different parts of the sentence.

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Activity 2: Read the following sentences and notice how are broken down into smaller
chunks. Does this process help you understand the sentences better?
After years of dedicated practice and In the vast and mysterious forest, where
unwavering determination, the aspiring ancient trees towered over a carpet of vibrant
pianist, with her nimble fingers dancing wildflowers, a rare species of butterfly, with
across the keys, delivered a breathtaking delicate wings adorned in iridescent hues,
performance at the prestigious concert hall. fluttered gracefully from one blossom to
another.
Step 1: Identify the Main Subject or Step 2: Identify the Main Subject or
Object: Object:
Main Subject: the aspiring pianist Main Subject: a rare species of butterfly
Main Object: a breathtaking performance Main Object: (implicit) the butterfly's
Step 2: Break Down the Sentences into graceful fluttering
Smaller Parts (Deconstruction): Step 2: Break Down the Sentences into
"After years of dedicated practice and Smaller Parts (Deconstruction):
unwavering determination" "In the vast and mysterious forest"
"the aspiring pianist" "where ancient trees towered over a carpet of
"with her nimble fingers dancing across the vibrant wildflowers"
keys" "a rare species of butterfly"
"delivered" "with delicate wings adorned in iridescent
"a breathtaking performance" hues"
"at the prestigious concert hall" "fluttered gracefully"
Step 3: Spot Key Descriptive Elements: "from one blossom to another"
Dedicated practice, unwavering Step 3: Spot Key Descriptive Elements:
determination, nimble fingers, dancing across Vast and mysterious forest, ancient trees,
the keys, breathtaking performance, vibrant wildflowers, rare species of butterfly,
prestigious concert hall. delicate wings, adorned in iridescent hues,
Step 4: Separate Subject or Object from fluttered gracefully, one blossom to another.
Verb: Step 4: Separate Subject or Object from
Subject: the aspiring pianist Verb:
Verb: delivered Subject: a rare species of butterfly
Object: a breathtaking performance Verb: fluttered
Step 5: Look for Punctuation Marks: Object: (implicit) the butterfly's graceful
Commas are used to separate descriptive fluttering
elements within the sentence. Step 5: Look for Punctuation Marks:
Step 6: Utilize Highlighters or Commas are used to separate descriptive
Underlining: elements within the sentence.
Highlight or underline the main subject, verb, Step 6:Utilize Highlighters or Underlining:
and key descriptive elements to visually Highlight or underline the main subject, verb,
distinguish them. and key descriptive elements to visually
Step 7: Inquire with Questions: distinguish them.
Who delivered the performance? (the Step 7: Inquire with Questions:
aspiring pianist) What fluttered gracefully? (a rare species of
What did she deliver? (a breathtaking butterfly)
performance) How did it flutter? (gracefully)
Where did she deliver it? (at the prestigious Where did it flutter? (from one blossom to
concert hall) another)

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Homework: -19 Asia Cup Tri
least two sentences where long phrases are used and it is difficult to separate the subjects and
verbs. Then, analyze the sentences like the samples given in Activity 2.

Sample 1

Bangladesh Under-19 clinched their maiden ACC Under-19 Asia Cup title when they
demolished the UAE by 195 runs in the final at the Dubai International Stadium today.
Ashiqur Rahman Shibli hit a marvellous century to power Bangladesh to 282-8 in 50 overs
before the bowlers did a tremendous job to skittle out the hosts for 87 runs in 24.5
overs. Bangladesh have ascended to the pinnacle of age-level cricket once, when the young
Tigers won the ICC Under-19 World Cup title in 2020 in South Africa and captain Mahfuzur
Rahman Rabby and his troops achieved something that even the World Champions 2020
batch could not do -- winning the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup title. In the one-sided final,
Ashiqur hit 129 off 149 while Chowdhury Mohammad Rizwan and Ariful Islam hit half-
centuries as the young Tigers posted a daunting target after being asked to bat. This was
Ashiqur's second century in the tournament and he finished as the tournament's highest run-
getter with 378 runs in five innings. For the UAE, pacer Ayan Ahamed was the pick of the
bowlers with figures of 2-41. (Adopted from The Daily Star )

Sample 2

After being crowned unbeaten champions of the just-concluded Under-19 Asia Cup,
Bangladesh skipper Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby said they went into the tournament with the
hope of securing the trophy. Bangladesh beat seven-time champions India in the semi-final
and thumped UAE in the final, a team that was beaten by Bangladesh in their tournament
opener as well. Ashiqur Rahman Shibli, who was named the player of the final for his
decisive hundred at the top of the order, won the Player of the Tournament as well. Rabby
said before the final that winning their U-19 Asia Cup would be a great achievement for
Bangladesh. After winning the title, "Thanks to my teammates. They played really well. We
had devised a plan to win this match. We were here to be the champions and we have done
that." Rabby thanked the Bangladeshi expatriates in the UAE and people back home who
supported Bangladesh wholeheartedly in the tournament. "Our supporters back home in
Bangladesh, the supporting staff here, and the management - we thank them all. We hope we
will do well in the future," he stated. (Adopted from The Business Standard)

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