Module 2: Advanced Grammar & Usage
The chapter explores advanced grammar topics such as prepositions, conjunctions, punctuation, subject-verb agreement, and the usage of articles and determiners. Each section delves into the complex rules and nuances of these elements of English, emphasizing their importance in achieving fluency and accuracy in both written and spoken communication. The content combines theoretical explanations with practical examples and exercises to equip learners with the skills necessary for effective expression.
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What we have learnt
- Prepositions indicate relationships between nouns and other parts of a sentence.
- Understanding conjunctions helps in creating complex sentences that show relationships between ideas.
- Mastering punctuation is essential for clarity and precision in writing.
- Subject-verb agreement ensures grammatical accuracy in sentence structure.
- Articles and determiners provide essential information about nouns, affecting their specificity and quantity.
Key Concepts
- -- Prepositions
- Words that establish relationships between nouns and other sentence parts, indicating location, direction, time, and more.
- -- Phrasal Verbs
- Combinations of a main verb and one or more particles creating a new idiomatic meaning.
- -- Conjunctions
- Words that connect clauses, phrases, or words, enabling the formation of complex sentences.
- -- Relative Clauses
- Dependent clauses that modify nouns and describe relationships, beginning with relative pronouns.
- -- Punctuation
- Symbols that guide readers in understanding the structure and meaning of written language.
- -- SubjectVerb Agreement
- The rule that the verb must agree in number with its subject, ensuring grammatical consistency.
- -- Articles
- Determiners that specify whether a noun is general or specific, including definite and indefinite articles.
- -- Determiners
- Words that provide additional information about nouns, including articles, demonstratives, possessives, and quantifiers.
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