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A. Read the following text.
The first Persian dictionary which is still published was compiled
more than 900 years ago. Loghat-e Fors was made by Asadi Tusi
who was a famous poet in the 5th century. The list of entries has
been arranged according to the final letters of the words. There are
example sentences which were taken from poetry. The dictionary
has synonyms and explanations that were used by young poets. This
dictionary has been used widely by the poets who lived after Asadi
Tusi. Many words have been added to the first dictionary which Asadi
compiled. The dictionary has been published several times and is a
valuable treasure of Persian language.
B. Read the following example sentences.
The man plays golf. The man who plays golf lives
He lives at No. 10. at No. 10.
The woman is coming to dinner. The woman who(m) you met
You met her yesterday. yesterday is coming to dinner.
The cat lives near us. The cat which lives near us 2
It was drinking milk. was drinking milk. LESSON
I found the keys. I found the keys which I lost
I lost the keys yesterday. yesterday.
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