1) inn – establishment for the lodging. (old school hotel)
win w-inn
1) kua
2) yet
quiet kua-yet
1)
2) dull = boring, lack of sharpness
turtle tur-dull
1) Radical – ra-di-cal (adj): very different from the usual or traditional (extreme)
2) bit – The dog bit me.
rabbit Ra-bit
wants wan-ts
1) for (4)
2) were
forward for-word
Re-read your turtle/rabbit story, with these corrections.
ref:
What is a pronoun?
In English grammar, pronouns are a type of generic noun that can represent any other noun. Their job is to make communication faster and more efficient because you don’t have to repeat the same word over and over again. Some pronoun examples include:
First person – I/me (singular) We (plural)
Second person – You (singular/plural)
Third person – He/she/it/Ricky (singular) They/them (plural)
What are verbs? (actions)
jump/jumps
drink/drinks
play/plays
run/runs
verbs that end with (tch, y, zz):
match/matches
fly/flies
quiz/quizzes
If subject is 3rd singular, (verb + ‘s’)
Else, we use simply use the normal verb form.
10 vocabulary words (with custom audio):
1) K (the letter itself)
2) ke
K ke
1） ke
2) R (the letter itself)
Ke-R
T
1)
Saw – past tense of see.
Now, just like ‘saw’, read it with a K, Kaw.
Fee – a small charge.
Kaw-Fee
1) Mill
2) ke (very short, and connect it to T)
3) the letter ‘T’
Mill ke-Teee
1) Mill
2) Lee yen
Mill Lee-Yen
1) Pen
2) soul – spirit of the person
pen soul
1) San
2) which
San-which
San-which
ten San-WhiJizz please.
Skool
1) Sss
2) mile – distance of 1760 feet
Ssss-mile
1) Ssss
2) Mel
Ssss-Mel
25 examples each of present tense:
Finish describing the ‘tortoise and the hare’ image using present simple only.
I (have/has) a headache.
You (have/has) a new laptop.
They (have/has) three cats.
She (have/has) a big house.
It (have/has) been a year since we (have/has) talked.
Jacob (has/have) done the job perfectly. All the teachers (have/has) appreciated his efforts.
(Have/Has） you replied to the mail? Your sister (has/have) already replied to it.
She (have/has) a house in Bengaluru.
Melissa (have/has) a joint injury.
I (have/has) visited Singapore twice.
They (have/has) taken part in the cultural program.
Peter often (have/has) noodles for lunch.
What would you like to (have/has): tea or coffee?
I (have/has) had snacks just an hour ago.
He (have/has) to pay the electricity bill by today evening or else penalty will apply.
Plan B (has/have) to work properly.
You (has/have) to perform the dance otherwise you will be disqualified.
I (has/have) to meet him before he moves to another city.
Those dresses (has/have) stripes.
Roger and I (has/have) a red car.
My dog and Patricia’s cat (has/have) brown fur.
ref – https://www.thoughtco.com/past-participle-1691592
In English grammar, the past participle refers to an action that was started and completed entirely in the past.
It is the third principal part of a verb, created by adding -ed, -d, or -t to the base form of a regular verb.
The past participle is generally used with an auxiliary (or helping) verb:
to express the “perfect” aspect. This aspect is a verb construction that describes events occurring in the past that are linked to a later time, usually the present.
To understand past participles, you first need to know how to make a verb past tense. To do so, add ed, d, or t, as in these examples that show the verb on the left and the simple past tense on the right:
Jump > jumped
Sleep > slept
Touch > touched
Turning these verbs into past participles is also simple.
Make the verb past tense and precede it with an auxiliary verb, as in these examples that list the simple past on the left and the past participle on the right:
Jump > have jumped
Sleep > have slept
Touch > have touched
In addition to the perfect aspect (or perfect tense), the past participle can be used in a passive voice or as an adjective.
The past participle are used in 3 situations:
Though they may seem similar, there is a difference between the regular past tense and past participle.
The regular past tense has only one part
Past participle always has two or more parts and generally requires an auxiliary verb.
An example of a sentence with a regular verb would be: I helped my friend.
You helped your friend at some time in the past, and completed it in the past.
The same sentence with a past participle verb would be: I have helped my friend.
You helped your friend at some time in the past and have completed it in the present. You may even help her in the future!
√ (1) Passport and Passport photocopy: original passport with at least one blank visa page and valid for at least 6 months, and a copy of bio-data page of the passport.
√ (2) a signed Confirmation of Online Visa Application (ApplyForm).
√ (3) A photo which must be:
·In color
·Taken in front of a plain white background
·Taken bare-headed
·Face center looking straight
·Taken within the last 6 months
(4) Proof of residency status: Non-Australians need to submit evidence of legal residence in Australia, such as VEVO or ImmiCard.
√ (5) Previous Chinese passport or Chinese visa.
(6) Documents of commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation, or an invitation letter issued by a competition organizer in China which should contain:
Sean Zhang
Whittle International – Qian Hai.
Present Perfect – all situations
ref – https://www.thesaurus.com/e/grammar/is-vs-are/
The words is and are are forms of the irregular verb be.
Is is the third person singular present tense form.
examples:
Someone is (hungry/tired/energetic…etc)!
Subject is Someone and it is a singular third person, so we use ‘is’.
Someone is taking care of her.
Subject is Someone. It is a singular 3rd person, so we use ‘is’.
Are is used with the second person singular
Are you (2nd person singular) ok?
Are you (2nd person singular) dizzy?
Are you (2nd person singular) drunk?
Are is used with the (first/second/third) person plural present tense form
Are we (1st person plural) delusional?
Are you (2nd person plural) drunk?
Are they (3rd person plural) crazy?
“anyone” functions as a subject and takes the 3rd person singular form of the verb.
For example:
Anyone (3rd person singular) + (verb + s)
When you are asking a question, you need to make the verb agree with the subject that comes after it.
For example,
More example, the verb ‘live’:
“Does she live in that house?” (verb ‘does’ + subject ‘she’ + verb live)
“Yes, she lives there.” (statement, so verb+s)
Does Jan play basketball? [verb ‘does’ + subject ‘Jan’ + verb play]
Do they agree with your decision? [verb ‘do’ + subject ‘they’ + verb agree]
ref – https://www.grammarly.com/blog/is-vs-are/
The cat is eating all of his food.
The word ‘Cat’ is singular, so we use is
The cats are eating all of their food.
The word ‘Cats’ is plural, so we should use are.
The cat and the dog are eating as fast as they can.
We have more than one noun (the cat and the dog), we use ‘are’.
A collective noun refers to a group of people or things that is treated as a single entity in speech.
Committee is a collective noun – A committee is made up of multiple people, but the word itself is singular in form.
In American English, collective nouns take is.
example:
Mass nouns (also called noncount nouns) are similar to collective nouns. They refer to things that can’t really be counted.
Sand and water are mass nouns. Mass nouns take is in both American and British English.
example:
example:
A number of people are concerned about the lack of progress.
example:
That group of protesters is sure to be distracting.
This series of books is phenomenal.
When choosing between there is and there are, you have to look at what comes after the phrase:.
There (is/are) a [cat] on the porch.
In the sentence above, cat is the subject, and since it is singular, it requires there is.
There (is/are) many [opportunities] to learn at this company.
In the sentence above, opportunities is the subject, and since it is plural, it requires there are. (Don’t let the word many throw you off—concentrate on the noun.)
https://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/subject_verb_agreement.htm
20 examples of issue 3 and 4 for (7/6)
20 examples of issues 5 and 6 for (7/8)
20 examples of issues 7 and 8 for (7/10)
20 examples of issues 9 and 11 for (7/12)
Capitalism/Labor
– The farmers have the abundance of goods.
– The farmers are greedy.
– The animals represents the laborers. The common folks. The poor.
– The farmers need to protect their hard work by using fences, guns, and technology.
Medicine created in Germany to make money.
Very expensive. No one can afford it.
Replica medicine exists in India.
Man from China brings replica to China.
At first, we just wanted to make some money.
But then he changed heart, and his purpose changed to wanting to save lives.
The police wanted to stop him.
In life, there is no good or bad guys.
There is only a conflict of interest.
There are different perspectives.
Thesis –
In this world, there is no such thing as good or evil, only a conflict of interest.
subj – stand
verb – cause(s)
[Standing in different perspectives] causes a conflict of interest.
7/7 – write a very good introductory paragraph
(Present Tense)
Hook – As the tractors swallow their homes, the fox family digs faster.
In the book ‘Fantastic Mr Fox’ by Roald Dahl, a group of three farmers hunt for Mr Fox.
Mr Fox steals their goods to feed his starving family.
merge –
Thesis
[hook]
“Swoosh, swoosh”, the grass whispers softly. Mr Fox peeks out. Hiding in the shadows, he notices the reflection of a gun’s barrel. The guns fire loudly. The cracking sounds instantly scare Mr Fox back into the hole.
[merge]
In the book ‘Fantastic Mr Fox’ by Roald Dahl, three farmers hunt for Mr Fox because he steals their goods to feed his starving family. The book discusses this problem that arises between the haves and the have nots. The three nasty farmers represent the haves. And the animals represent the have nots.
[explanation]
The animals’ natural tendency is to forage. So they steal from the farmers from time to time. But on the other hand, the farmers work hard to grow their crops. So in this delicate situation, there is no right or wrong.
[thesis]
Therefore, the ones that own everything instinctually wants to prevent the others from access, and this creates a problem in society.
Supporting paragraphs [3]
Paragraph’s first sentence:
The ones that own everything instinctually wants to prevent the others from access, and this creates a problem in society:
*Conclusion*
(should be used in paragraphs)
Indeed, In reality, In fact, In addition…etc
but only the standpoint that you (?????? author, you? ) present –
on behalf
√ direct describing/writing style
X indirect
gun vs the guns:
I love to play with guns (hobby, general)
Sorry officer, I love to play with the guns. (<-- in your story, situation, 'the guns' the guns they are referring)
(Issue 9) Beware Modifiers between the Subject and the Verb
• The group of students often studies together.
• The tall and strong athlete always wins.
• The book, along with its sequel, is highly recommended.
• My brother, along with his friends, is attending the concert.
• The dog with the wagging tail loves to play fetch.
• Each of the apples in the basket is ripe.
• The beautiful flowers in the garden need watering.
• A delicious slice of cake satisfies my sweet tooth.
• The team with the most points wins the game.
• The teacher, along with her assistant, teaches the class.
(Issue 11) Collective Nouns Can be Singular or Plural
• The committee is meeting tomorrow.
• The jury has reached a verdict.
• The audience is applauding the performers.
• The flock of birds is migrating south for the winter.
• The class is studying for the final exam.
• The team is practicing for the upcoming match.
• The army is preparing for deployment.
• The family is going on vacation together.
• The staff is working hard to meet the deadline.
• The herd of cattle is grazing in the field.
ref –
The purpose of infinitives is to discuss an action in general instead of a specific instance of the action being done.
For example, take a look at these two sentences:
note:
I need (verb) food (noun)
I need (verb) [to win](noun)
I need [something] √ (used as a noun)
The first sentence uses the infinitive form of the verb win as a noun
the main verb of the sentence is actually “need.”
An infinitive consists of the word to plus a verb. In other words, any verb that is preceded by the word ‘to’ is an infinitive. Here are some examples:
ex: She loves to wear really colourful dresses.
I need to leave early today.
An infinitive is a basic form of a verb that acts as a:
Subj + stative feelings/thought verb + [to verb]
stative feeling verb – hate, like, love, want, hope, prefer, wish, hope, desire, need…
stative thought verb – agree, remember, forget
Example:
I want (verb) [to jump].
We cannot say ‘I want jump’ because that is ‘subj verb verb’.
We put a to in front of jump to make it into a noun.
“to jump” is the infinitive as it receives the action of the verb ‘want’.
Therefore,
I (subj) want (verb) [to jump (verb) ] noun
Example:
I like to study.
Here “like” is the verb.
“To study” is the infinitive as it receives the action of the verb (to be liked).
“To study” acts as a direct object of the sentence.
I need to eat.
In this sentence, the verb is “need.”
Who or what do I need? The infinitive “to eat.”
“To eat” is the direct object of “need” because it receives the action.
This is an example of an infinitive being used as a noun.
I love to sleep.
In this sentence, the verb is “love.”
Who or what receives the action of being loved? The infinitive “to sleep.”
This makes “to sleep” the direct object of the sentence.
In this case, the infinitive functions as a noun that expresses an opinion. It could be replaced with a person, place, or thing, as in, “I love pizza.”
– Infinitives that acts as an adjective comes after a noun.
Subj + [is/are/has/have] + object + [infinitive as adjective]
We perform the function of an adjective by modifying or describing the name of person, animal, object, or place (nouns or noun phrases).
Remember that an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.
Example:
That is the (question) [to answer].
What are we trying ‘to answer’? The question!
Thus, [to answer] act as an adjective for the noun question.
I have a job (noun) [to do] (adj).
‘to do’ is the infinitive that acts as an adjective. What are we trying to do?
The job! Thus [to do] acts as an adjective the noun job.
He has the (most) [to gain].
‘to gain’ is an adjective that describes the noun ‘most’. Most to what? Most to lose? Most to gain? Most to sacrifice? We don’t know. We need a to-verb to describe ‘He has the most’ to what, so that readers can understand.
I have (somewhere) [to be].
‘to be’ is an adjective that describes the noun ‘somewhere’.
The (book) [to read] is a mystery.
What are we trying to read? The book!
Thus, [to read] acts as an adjective for the subject noun book.
They are (creatures) [to fear].
What are we to fear? The creatures!
Thus, [to fear] acts as an adjective for the subject creatures.
He is to blame.
Who is to blame? He!
So we use [to blame] as an adjective for subject pronoun ‘He’.
– Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Adverb infinitives tell the reader why the action is necessary. They act as adverbs to describe the main verb.
Subj + action verb + ‘in order’ + [to + verb]
Example:
She (ran, verb) [to catch] the bus.
We want to answer why she wanted to run. To catch the bus.
Mom left (main verb) [to buy] milk. (We want to describe the verb…so we want to answer why did mom leave? To buy milk)
Example:
I’m writing (verb) this email [to tell] you something important.
(Why are you writing? To tell you something important)
We’re trying to describe the main verb write.
Example:
Did you come (verb) to college [to study] or [to party]? (Why did you come? To either study or to party)
However, Adjective infinitive and Adverb infinitives are awfully hard to distinguish. How do we tell it apart?
Use the ‘in order’ to test.
I (subject) want (action/verb) [to be] an astronaut
[to be] answers ‘want’, acts as an adverb
Shane(subject) asked (action/verb) [to have] another hamburger.
[to have] answers ‘asked’, acts as an adverb
The manager(subject) promised (action/verb) [to hold] the job for me.
[to hold] answers ‘promised’
Try(action/verb) [to sleep] a little more before our flight.
[to sleep] answers verb ‘try’
Chuck(subject) hopes (action/verb) [to spend] less than $30 on his haircut.
[to spend] answers ‘hopes’, acts as adverb
He(subject) wanted [to cry].
[to cry] answers ‘wants’.
When an infinitive comes after a linking verb like is, it functions as a subject complement to explain more about the subject.
My dream is to graduate. [My dream is something] infinitive acts as a noun
The company’s goal is to expand. [The company’s goal is something] infinitive acts as a noun
simplify:
John’s preference is coffee/tea/milk/water (noun).
John’s preference is to leave (noun).
John’s preference is something (infinitive acts as a noun)
Subject: To dream requires incredible courage. [Something requires courage.]
Subject complement: Our aim is [to improve]. [Our aim is something.]
Both managers and staff benefit from the workshops (designed, verb) by a psychological institute [to improve] relationships within the workplace.
Sync Online has delivered copies of contracts to all the parties who have agreed to participate in a new (venture, noun) [to offer] music on the Internet.
1. (to improve) is adverb
2. (to offer) is adjective.