"Like "and" as "are often confused in English. Both can be used to make comparisons or talk about similarities. It is very common in American English use "like" instead of "as".
This document provides instruction on the proper uses of the prepositions "to", "at", "in", and "into" in the English language. It explains that "to" indicates movement toward a place, person, or thing. "At" is used to point out specific times or locations. "In" is used for nonspecific times. "Into" indicates movement inside a place or container, or a change or transition. The document concludes with exercises pairing sentences with the correct prepositions.
This document contains information about the uses of the prepositions "to", "at", "in", and "into" in English. It provides examples of how each preposition is used to indicate place, time, direction, and other meanings. It then provides exercises for students to practice using these prepositions correctly in sentences. The purpose is to develop students' knowledge and understanding of these common English prepositions and their different uses.
The document discusses various nuances in the English language. It explores differences in pronunciation, plural forms, use of articles, ambiguous sentences, and variations between American and British English. It also examines the role of punctuation and provides examples of alliteration. The document emphasizes that one learns nuances of English through thorough practice, reading extensively, and using digital resources.
The document discusses countable and uncountable nouns in English and the proper uses of the indefinite articles "a" and "an" as well as the definite article "the". It provides examples of countable nouns that can be pluralized and uncountable nouns that generally are not pluralized. It also outlines six main uses of the articles "a/an" and "the" depending on whether the noun is singular or plural, definite or indefinite.
The document discusses the use of articles (a/an, the) in English. It explains that articles are either definite or indefinite and combine with nouns to indicate the type of reference. The indefinite article (a/an) is used the first time something is mentioned or with plural nouns like jobs. The definite article (the) is used the next time something is mentioned, when the subject is unique, with superlatives, countries with plural names, rivers/seas/oceans/deserts, and to describe locations within a country or city. In some cases, no article is needed with plural or uncountable nouns when making generalizations.
Teacher version: A, An, The, or Nothing, Lesson 8 of Misused and Misunderstoo...Michele Snider
Teacher version of A, An, The or Nothing. This lesson is designed to teach intermediate to advanced English Language Learners when and how to use the articles a, an, and the. and when NOT to use them.This is the eighth and final lesson of the SkimaTalk course Misused and Misunderstood Words. It includes a course review. Written by Michele W. Snider, SkimaTalk teacher and author of My Virtual English dot com.
This document provides examples and advice on using infinitives, suggestions with "why don't you", and conditional sentences. It also gives examples of using "should" and "ought to" to provide light advice, such as suggesting that one should study more if they want to improve their test scores, or ought to find a job if they need money.
This document provides instruction on identifying the correct conjunction to use in compound sentences. It defines conjunctions as words that connect words or groups of words and lists some common conjunctions: and, or, but, so. It explains that "and" is used to join words or phrases, "but" is used when things are in conflict or opposites, and "so" is used when one thing is the result of another. "Or" is used to express a choice between options. The objective is to identify the correct conjunction for 4 sentences on an exit ticket.
This document provides instruction on the proper uses of the prepositions "to", "at", "in", and "into" in the English language. It explains that "to" indicates movement toward a place, person, or thing. "At" is used to point out specific times or locations. "In" is used for nonspecific times. "Into" indicates movement inside a place or container, or a change or transition. The document concludes with exercises pairing sentences with the correct prepositions.
This document contains information about the uses of the prepositions "to", "at", "in", and "into" in English. It provides examples of how each preposition is used to indicate place, time, direction, and other meanings. It then provides exercises for students to practice using these prepositions correctly in sentences. The purpose is to develop students' knowledge and understanding of these common English prepositions and their different uses.
The document discusses various nuances in the English language. It explores differences in pronunciation, plural forms, use of articles, ambiguous sentences, and variations between American and British English. It also examines the role of punctuation and provides examples of alliteration. The document emphasizes that one learns nuances of English through thorough practice, reading extensively, and using digital resources.
The document discusses countable and uncountable nouns in English and the proper uses of the indefinite articles "a" and "an" as well as the definite article "the". It provides examples of countable nouns that can be pluralized and uncountable nouns that generally are not pluralized. It also outlines six main uses of the articles "a/an" and "the" depending on whether the noun is singular or plural, definite or indefinite.
The document discusses the use of articles (a/an, the) in English. It explains that articles are either definite or indefinite and combine with nouns to indicate the type of reference. The indefinite article (a/an) is used the first time something is mentioned or with plural nouns like jobs. The definite article (the) is used the next time something is mentioned, when the subject is unique, with superlatives, countries with plural names, rivers/seas/oceans/deserts, and to describe locations within a country or city. In some cases, no article is needed with plural or uncountable nouns when making generalizations.
Teacher version: A, An, The, or Nothing, Lesson 8 of Misused and Misunderstoo...Michele Snider
Teacher version of A, An, The or Nothing. This lesson is designed to teach intermediate to advanced English Language Learners when and how to use the articles a, an, and the. and when NOT to use them.This is the eighth and final lesson of the SkimaTalk course Misused and Misunderstood Words. It includes a course review. Written by Michele W. Snider, SkimaTalk teacher and author of My Virtual English dot com.
This document provides examples and advice on using infinitives, suggestions with "why don't you", and conditional sentences. It also gives examples of using "should" and "ought to" to provide light advice, such as suggesting that one should study more if they want to improve their test scores, or ought to find a job if they need money.
This document provides instruction on identifying the correct conjunction to use in compound sentences. It defines conjunctions as words that connect words or groups of words and lists some common conjunctions: and, or, but, so. It explains that "and" is used to join words or phrases, "but" is used when things are in conflict or opposites, and "so" is used when one thing is the result of another. "Or" is used to express a choice between options. The objective is to identify the correct conjunction for 4 sentences on an exit ticket.
The document discusses the various uses of the definite article "the" in English. It provides examples of when to use "the" before nouns like musical instruments, superlatives, singular nouns referring to unique things, adjectives used as nouns to describe people, geographical areas, meals/languages/illnesses/sports/times, buildings/places of transportation when referring to their function, abstract or uncountable nouns, and nouns modified with a prepositional phrase using "of". It also notes exceptions when the definite article is not used, like with nouns not modified by "of" or similar phrases where the meaning is the same but the use of "the" differs.
This document discusses English grammar articles - indefinite articles like "a" and "an", and the definite article "the". It explains the different uses of these articles, including when to use them with singular countable nouns, occupations, measurements, newspapers, organizations, and other specific nouns. It also covers when not to use articles, such as with countries, continents, cities, streets, illnesses, abstract nouns, and certain prepositional phrases.
The document discusses definite and indefinite articles ("a" vs "the") and provides examples of their usage. There are five sources that can make a noun definite: 1) if it is previously mentioned, 2) if it contains a superlative adjective, 3) if it is a unique entity, 4) if it contains a modifying phrase, and 5) if the context makes the identity clear. Count vs non-count nouns are also discussed, as well as examples of definite vs indefinite usage like "the milk" vs "a drop of milk". Photo credits are provided.
The document discusses the rules for using the definite article "the" in English. It provides examples of when to use and not use "the" with different types of nouns. Some key uses include using "the" to refer to something already mentioned or assumed to be unique or known, and with names of geographical areas, decades, superlatives, and adjectives referring to groups of people. It is not used with uncountable nouns, names of individuals, countries, languages, or meals.
The document discusses different types of conditionals in English grammar:
- Conditional 1 refers to real or possible situations that are true if something happens (e.g. "If it rains, we will stay at home").
- Conditional 0 refers to situations that are always true if something happens and can be replaced by time clauses using "when" (e.g. "If I am late, my father takes me to school").
- Conditional 2 refers to unreal or improbable situations and provides imaginary results (e.g. "If he studied more, he would pass the exam").
- Conditional 3 refers to past situations with hypothetical results and uses past tense verbs (e.g. "If he had
This document contains information about the uses of the prepositions "to", "at", "in", and "into" in English. It provides examples of how each preposition is used to indicate place, time, direction, and other meanings. It then provides exercises for students to practice using these prepositions correctly. The purpose is to develop students' knowledge and understanding of these common English prepositions and their different uses.
This document provides instruction on the proper uses of the prepositions "to", "at", "in", and "into" in the English language. It explains that "to" indicates movement toward a place, person, or thing. "At" is used to point out specific times or locations. "In" is used for nonspecific times. "Into" indicates movement inside a place or container, or a change or transition. The document concludes with exercises applying the correct prepositions in different contexts.
Definite and indefinite articles by lipovac tatjanaTatjana Lipovac
The document discusses definite and indefinite articles in English. It provides examples of when to use "a/an", "the", and no article. It explains that "a/an" is used with singular countable nouns to refer to something for the first time or as a non-specific example. "The" is used to refer to something already mentioned or known to both the speaker and listener. No article is used with plural nouns, uncountable nouns, names of languages, countries, towns and streets.
Articles - Definite and indefinite articles in useAhmet Ateş
Recently, I was asked for a demonstrative micro-teaching for one of my job applications. That is what I came up with - the mighty articles.
This is not an original work of mine. Being just a handy guide for, what is to me, an essential part of English grammar.
Feel free to use and quote in your classes or even interviews. You can give feedbacks and improvement advices about the examples. There is still some rules missing.
Articles and determiners Maria R & Antea CElena Pérez
This document provides information on the use of definite and indefinite articles in English. It discusses uses with nouns referring to classes, groups, places, unique objects, titles, instruments, and days. It also covers omitting articles after possessives, with languages, countries, meals, names, professions, shops, and years. Context is important for the definite article. The indefinite article refers to things mentioned for the first time.
The document discusses different conjunctions and how they are used to connect words, phrases, and clauses. It provides examples of using conjunctions like "and", "but", and "or" to join words, phrases, and independent clauses that are of equal value. It also distinguishes conjunctions that show addition ("and") from those that show contrast or limitation ("but", "yet").
O documento discute os benefícios da paternidade para os homens. A paternidade pode representar uma revolução dos afetos para os homens, permitindo que eles expressem sensibilidade e cuidado. Estudos mostram que pais envolvidos têm mais satisfação de vida, saúde mental e física melhor, e são menos propensos à violência. A paternidade tem o potencial de transformar as formas como os homens expressam sua masculinidade.
La empleabilidad de las personas que colaboran en proyectos de software libre es muy alta. Colaborar de forma abierta, demostrando de forma transparente tus capacidades, es una nueva forma de escribir líneas de calidad en tu CV. Proyectos como github (una red social de desarrollo de software) han revolucionado Internet porque ponen cara a las personas que están detrás del código. Si alguna vez has querido mejorar tu empleabilidad, el software libre puede ser una vía muy útil.
Med122 digital games: narrative and playRob Jewitt
This document discusses debates around how digital games are understood and analyzed. It outlines the narratology and ludology approaches, where narratology focuses on games as storytelling media and ludology emphasizes games as systems of rules and player interaction. The document also discusses how games combine both narrative elements and principles of play, challenging the notion that these are mutually exclusive. It provides examples of games studied through each lens and debates around player agency, character design, and the relationship between gameplay and narrative.
Este documento explica qué es una ficha bibliográfica y cómo crearlas siguiendo el estilo APA. Describe los diferentes tipos de fuentes como libros, revistas y páginas web, y proporciona ejemplos de cómo referenciar cada tipo de fuente. También cubre cómo citar fuentes dentro del texto y crear una lista de referencias al final siguiendo las normas APA.
El documento describe los principios de jerarquía normativa y competencia en el derecho ecuatoriano. La Constitución es la norma suprema, y las leyes y actos del poder público deben estar en conformidad con ella. También define a los servidores públicos como aquellos que trabajan para el sector público, y explica la organización de los Gobiernos Autónomos Descentralizados como instituciones que gozan de autonomía política, administrativa y financiera.
Nada Abdelatif Mohammed is seeking a job in information technology or data communications where she can develop her professional and personal skills. She recently graduated with excellent and honors from High Institute for Engineering and Technology at El-Obour. For her graduation project, she designed tablet software using embedded Linux and built a 7-inch touchscreen tablet using a Mini2440 board, which won first place in an engineering competition. Nada has strong skills in languages like English, Arabic, C++, Java, and VHDL-FPGA.
Modern Energy is a leading solar power company located in Auckland, New Zealand that designs and installs affordable, high-quality solar panel systems. They offer residential and commercial solar options as well as off-grid and hybrid renewable energy systems to help customers reduce their electricity costs and live more sustainably. Modern Energy's solar panels are in high demand due to their quality, durability and affordable pricing.
This document references 4 sources about tall structures - the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The sources include an article from 1969 about the Petronas Towers, facts about the Leaning Tower of Pisa from an unknown date, information from an unknown date about the Leaning Tower as one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World, and a 2013 article about the history and construction of the Petronas Twin Towers.
The document discusses the various uses of the definite article "the" in English. It provides examples of when to use "the" before nouns like musical instruments, superlatives, singular nouns referring to unique things, adjectives used as nouns to describe people, geographical areas, meals/languages/illnesses/sports/times, buildings/places of transportation when referring to their function, abstract or uncountable nouns, and nouns modified with a prepositional phrase using "of". It also notes exceptions when the definite article is not used, like with nouns not modified by "of" or similar phrases where the meaning is the same but the use of "the" differs.
This document discusses English grammar articles - indefinite articles like "a" and "an", and the definite article "the". It explains the different uses of these articles, including when to use them with singular countable nouns, occupations, measurements, newspapers, organizations, and other specific nouns. It also covers when not to use articles, such as with countries, continents, cities, streets, illnesses, abstract nouns, and certain prepositional phrases.
The document discusses definite and indefinite articles ("a" vs "the") and provides examples of their usage. There are five sources that can make a noun definite: 1) if it is previously mentioned, 2) if it contains a superlative adjective, 3) if it is a unique entity, 4) if it contains a modifying phrase, and 5) if the context makes the identity clear. Count vs non-count nouns are also discussed, as well as examples of definite vs indefinite usage like "the milk" vs "a drop of milk". Photo credits are provided.
The document discusses the rules for using the definite article "the" in English. It provides examples of when to use and not use "the" with different types of nouns. Some key uses include using "the" to refer to something already mentioned or assumed to be unique or known, and with names of geographical areas, decades, superlatives, and adjectives referring to groups of people. It is not used with uncountable nouns, names of individuals, countries, languages, or meals.
The document discusses different types of conditionals in English grammar:
- Conditional 1 refers to real or possible situations that are true if something happens (e.g. "If it rains, we will stay at home").
- Conditional 0 refers to situations that are always true if something happens and can be replaced by time clauses using "when" (e.g. "If I am late, my father takes me to school").
- Conditional 2 refers to unreal or improbable situations and provides imaginary results (e.g. "If he studied more, he would pass the exam").
- Conditional 3 refers to past situations with hypothetical results and uses past tense verbs (e.g. "If he had
This document contains information about the uses of the prepositions "to", "at", "in", and "into" in English. It provides examples of how each preposition is used to indicate place, time, direction, and other meanings. It then provides exercises for students to practice using these prepositions correctly. The purpose is to develop students' knowledge and understanding of these common English prepositions and their different uses.
This document provides instruction on the proper uses of the prepositions "to", "at", "in", and "into" in the English language. It explains that "to" indicates movement toward a place, person, or thing. "At" is used to point out specific times or locations. "In" is used for nonspecific times. "Into" indicates movement inside a place or container, or a change or transition. The document concludes with exercises applying the correct prepositions in different contexts.
Definite and indefinite articles by lipovac tatjanaTatjana Lipovac
The document discusses definite and indefinite articles in English. It provides examples of when to use "a/an", "the", and no article. It explains that "a/an" is used with singular countable nouns to refer to something for the first time or as a non-specific example. "The" is used to refer to something already mentioned or known to both the speaker and listener. No article is used with plural nouns, uncountable nouns, names of languages, countries, towns and streets.
Articles - Definite and indefinite articles in useAhmet Ateş
Recently, I was asked for a demonstrative micro-teaching for one of my job applications. That is what I came up with - the mighty articles.
This is not an original work of mine. Being just a handy guide for, what is to me, an essential part of English grammar.
Feel free to use and quote in your classes or even interviews. You can give feedbacks and improvement advices about the examples. There is still some rules missing.
Articles and determiners Maria R & Antea CElena Pérez
This document provides information on the use of definite and indefinite articles in English. It discusses uses with nouns referring to classes, groups, places, unique objects, titles, instruments, and days. It also covers omitting articles after possessives, with languages, countries, meals, names, professions, shops, and years. Context is important for the definite article. The indefinite article refers to things mentioned for the first time.
The document discusses different conjunctions and how they are used to connect words, phrases, and clauses. It provides examples of using conjunctions like "and", "but", and "or" to join words, phrases, and independent clauses that are of equal value. It also distinguishes conjunctions that show addition ("and") from those that show contrast or limitation ("but", "yet").
O documento discute os benefícios da paternidade para os homens. A paternidade pode representar uma revolução dos afetos para os homens, permitindo que eles expressem sensibilidade e cuidado. Estudos mostram que pais envolvidos têm mais satisfação de vida, saúde mental e física melhor, e são menos propensos à violência. A paternidade tem o potencial de transformar as formas como os homens expressam sua masculinidade.
La empleabilidad de las personas que colaboran en proyectos de software libre es muy alta. Colaborar de forma abierta, demostrando de forma transparente tus capacidades, es una nueva forma de escribir líneas de calidad en tu CV. Proyectos como github (una red social de desarrollo de software) han revolucionado Internet porque ponen cara a las personas que están detrás del código. Si alguna vez has querido mejorar tu empleabilidad, el software libre puede ser una vía muy útil.
Med122 digital games: narrative and playRob Jewitt
This document discusses debates around how digital games are understood and analyzed. It outlines the narratology and ludology approaches, where narratology focuses on games as storytelling media and ludology emphasizes games as systems of rules and player interaction. The document also discusses how games combine both narrative elements and principles of play, challenging the notion that these are mutually exclusive. It provides examples of games studied through each lens and debates around player agency, character design, and the relationship between gameplay and narrative.
Este documento explica qué es una ficha bibliográfica y cómo crearlas siguiendo el estilo APA. Describe los diferentes tipos de fuentes como libros, revistas y páginas web, y proporciona ejemplos de cómo referenciar cada tipo de fuente. También cubre cómo citar fuentes dentro del texto y crear una lista de referencias al final siguiendo las normas APA.
El documento describe los principios de jerarquía normativa y competencia en el derecho ecuatoriano. La Constitución es la norma suprema, y las leyes y actos del poder público deben estar en conformidad con ella. También define a los servidores públicos como aquellos que trabajan para el sector público, y explica la organización de los Gobiernos Autónomos Descentralizados como instituciones que gozan de autonomía política, administrativa y financiera.
Nada Abdelatif Mohammed is seeking a job in information technology or data communications where she can develop her professional and personal skills. She recently graduated with excellent and honors from High Institute for Engineering and Technology at El-Obour. For her graduation project, she designed tablet software using embedded Linux and built a 7-inch touchscreen tablet using a Mini2440 board, which won first place in an engineering competition. Nada has strong skills in languages like English, Arabic, C++, Java, and VHDL-FPGA.
Modern Energy is a leading solar power company located in Auckland, New Zealand that designs and installs affordable, high-quality solar panel systems. They offer residential and commercial solar options as well as off-grid and hybrid renewable energy systems to help customers reduce their electricity costs and live more sustainably. Modern Energy's solar panels are in high demand due to their quality, durability and affordable pricing.
This document references 4 sources about tall structures - the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The sources include an article from 1969 about the Petronas Towers, facts about the Leaning Tower of Pisa from an unknown date, information from an unknown date about the Leaning Tower as one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World, and a 2013 article about the history and construction of the Petronas Twin Towers.
This curriculum vitae is for Hala Naal, a civil engineer from Damascus, Syria. She graduated from Damascus University in 2007 with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in structural engineering. Since 2007, she has worked as a project engineer and site engineer for Sakr Company on various projects in Syria. Prior to that, from 2006 to 2007, she worked as a civil engineer on the Damascus Metro project. She has skills in ETABS, SAP, Primavera, AutoCAD, cost estimation, BOQ preparation, and the ability to work well individually or as part of a team.
Relatório Final Comissão Nacional da Verdade - Mortos e Desaparecidos Maio de...Jeferson Espindola
Thomaz Antônio da Silva Meirelles Netto foi preso em 7 de maio de 1974 no Rio de Janeiro por agentes do DOI-CODI do I Exército e permanece desaparecido desde então. Testemunhas relataram as perseguições e torturas sofridas por Thomaz após sua libertação em 1972, que o obrigaram a viver clandestinamente. Documentos dos órgãos repressores da ditadura confirmam as diligências para sua captura nesse período.
Este documento describe la permarexia, un trastorno alimentario caracterizado por una obsesión con la dieta y el peso. Los síntomas incluyen baja autoestima, problemas emocionales, y una preocupación constante por las calorías y las dietas. El tratamiento involucra un equipo de psicólogos, nutricionistas y otros profesionales.
Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums that is caused by poor dental hygiene, certain infections, pregnancy, uncontrolled diabetes, misaligned teeth, rough fillings, and ill-fitting or unclean dental appliances. The key risk factors include poor dental hygiene, infections, pregnancy, uncontrolled diabetes, and dental issues that irritate the gums.
Repaso básico y general de temas de Neuromarketing que empieza con la descripción de los tipos de cerebro, sigue con algunos tips, conceptos y principios que debemos tener en cuenta si queremos analizar el cerebro de nuestro target. Luego termina con un Workshop dirigido a Hackear cerebros, mostrándole a los asistentes al taller que tenemos "baches", y que los tenemos por ser mamíferos, así que es normal que encontremos estos bugs en nuestros propios cerebros.
Al comprender este tipo de situaciones, podemos comprender así mismo nuestra naturaleza, lo cual hará más fácil y sencillo el ejercicio de poder crear una campaña de mercadeo aplicando estos sencillos conceptos para que aumentes el nivel de impacto, y disminuyas el riesgo. Recuerda que no es lo mismo trabajar con los ojos abiertos que con ellos cerrados.
The document discusses parts of speech including nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, articles, determiners/quantifiers, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections. It provides definitions and examples of each part of speech. The document concludes with an exercise identifying parts of speech in sample sentences.
Slang is formed from a combination of street language and involves the informal or non-standard use of words. Slang words are often associated with younger groups but can also be used informally between close friends or coworkers. Some examples of slang terms provided are "airhead" meaning a foolish person, and "bird" or "chick" which were formerly used to refer to women but are now considered offensive. Slang terms can also refer to money, such as using "buck" to refer to an American dollar. Specific communities may also have their own specialized slang that is only understood within that group. Slang terms are also sometimes derived from natural speech patterns and contractions like "cuppa" meaning "cup
This document provides instructions on how to use the words "like" and "as" in English sentences. It explains:
1) "Like" is used as a preposition to compare two things, followed by a noun or pronoun. "As" means "in the same way" and is followed by a subject and verb.
2) It is common to incorrectly use "like" instead of "as". Proper usage is important.
3) Both words are used to show similarities or comparisons, but "as" is more formal than "like" in some contexts. Knowing the correct structure for each word is essential for proper English.
This document provides a word list for level A1 of English language proficiency. It includes definitions and examples of common words organized alphabetically from A to Z. The list was compiled using the Cambridge English Vocabulary Profile and is intended to help produce better language teaching materials.
1) The document analyzes common errors in adjectives made by Year 6 pupils, grouping them into adjective order, confusion between adjectives and adverbs, and quantifying adjectives.
2) For adjective order, the correct structure is opinion-size-age-color-origin-material-purpose. References provide more context to this rule.
3) Pupils often confuse adjectives and adverbs regarding syntax and meaning. References explain the differences and common mistakes.
4) Quantifying adjectives like "many" vs "much" are difficult for pupils. References clarify usage with countable vs uncountable nouns.
Adjective & types of Adjectives by Dilshad Hussain Shah NikyalviDilshad Shah
This document defines and describes adjectives and adjectival phrases. It discusses the definition of adjectives, the different types of adjectives including determiners, the order of adjectives, the position of adjectives, degrees of adjectives including comparative and superlative forms, pre-modifiers that can intensify degrees of adjectives, and some examples of adjective usage. The document provides detailed information on adjectives and adjectival phrases in a technical linguistic context.
Basic English Grammar: The Eight Parts of Speechhurrayedutech1
Most of you must be frequently coming across the term ‘lexical resource’ as part of your IELTS/PTE and Spoken English training at HURRAY. Lexical resource, simply put, is nothing but the vocabulary you build towards enhancing your speaking and writing skills. And when the talk is of vocabulary, it would be worthwhile to get down to revisiting a fundamental component in English grammar and vocabulary called Parts of Speech (abbreviated form: PoS or POS).
In this blog post, we will take you through this basic grammatical concept that you must have had often come across in your school-day grammar textbooks!
The lesson teaches students about the definite and indefinite article in English. It explains that the definite article "the" is used with specific or particular nouns, while the indefinite articles "a" and "an" are used with non-specific nouns or when introducing a noun. The lesson provides examples and rules for using articles correctly. It then engages students with a board game activity to practice applying articles and an evaluation exercise to assess understanding. The goal is to help students properly distinguish between definite and indefinite articles.
This document discusses grammatical signals and their uses in developing ideas in writing. It defines grammatical signals as writing devices that maintain text coherence and signal relationships between sentences. There are two types: sentence connectors and clause connectors. Examples are given of different types of grammatical signals and their uses, including general to particular, claim and counterclaim, problem-solution, compare and contrast, continuation signals, and cause and effect. Appropriate word signals are provided for each type.
This document provides a summary of the usage of the definite and indefinite articles (a, an, the) in English grammar. It begins by defining articles and the two types: indefinite and definite. For indefinite articles, it explains the rules for using "a" versus "an" depending on whether the following word starts with a consonant or vowel sound. For the definite article "the", it lists the general rules for its use, such as with previously mentioned nouns, unique or specific nouns, superlatives and ordinals. It also lists exceptions, such as not using "the" with people's names, titles, or uncount nouns. Examples are provided throughout to illustrate the rules. References
This document provides definitions and examples of usage for various modal verbs in English:
- Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs like can, may, will that modify the meaning of the main verb. They express ideas like ability, permission, obligation.
- Each modal verb has a specific meaning and usage - for example, "can" expresses ability or permission, "may" expresses permission or possibility, and "must" expresses obligation or necessity.
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Like vs as.
1. UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE
CHIMBORAZO
FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS DE LA EDUCACIÓN, HUMANAS Y
TECNOLOGÍAS
ESCUELA DE IDIOMAS
GRAMMAR V
LIKE VS AS
INTEGRANTS
PATRICIA VINUEZA
RONALD MARROQUÍN
2015
2. LIKE VS AS
"Like "and" as "are often confused in English. Both can be used to make comparisons or
talk about similarities. It is very common in American English use "like" instead of
"as". However, it is generally considered casual use in this way. The following is an
explanation of the various uses of these two words.
USES
1. "As" means "in the same way" or "in the same condition." Unlike "like",
"Ace" is followed by a subject and a verb.
Structure
EXAMPLES
She worked hard on the project, as she always does.
Nobody paints as Picasso did.
2. "As" is used in comparative sentences of inferiority and equality. See the
lessonof comparative and superlative for more information.
EXAMPLES
John can run as fast as Peter.
My dad doesn't have as much energy as he used to have.
3. 3. "Such as" could be used instead of “like” is used to display examples.
EXAMPLES
I play many sports, such as football, basketball and tennis.
There are many things we can do to protect the environment, such as recycling or using
renewable energy sources.
Some people, such as my friend Carol, don't like to travel.
4. When it is a preposition, "as" means paper or profession of something or
someone.
EXAMPLES
She started working as a teacher 5 years ago.
We used to live here, but now we are using the apartment as a painting studio.
"As" can be used as a conjunction or a preposition.
Note: Be careful, the use of either can change the direction.
As your teacher, I suggest you study more.
Like your teacher, I suggest you study more.
5. "As" is used in some expressions.
EXAMPLES
As you know, this is not the first time your son has been a problem in class.
As expected, Ben was late for class again today.
As I said, I hope this is the last time you are late.
Here is the report, as requested.
4. Curso – inglés, (2000-2015) Like vs as. Recuperado de: www.curso-
ingles.com/gramatica-inglesa/like-as.php
Grammar Quizzes. Like vs as. Recuperado de: www.grammar-quizzes.com/like-
as.html
Ingles Rapido. Use of as. Recuperado de: www.eidioma.blogspot.com/2011/01/uso-de-
as-en-ingles.html
British council. As and like. Recuperado de:
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/grammar-reference/and