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What is the primary difference between active and passive voice?

In active voice, the subject performs the action, while in passive voice, the subject receives the action.

How do modal verbs express obligation in English sentences?

Modal verbs like 'should' and 'ought to' indicate obligations or responsibilities in English sentences.

Identify two types of questions and provide an example for each.

'Wh-' questions inquire for specific information, such as 'What is your name?' while Yes-No questions prompt a binary response, like 'Are you coming?'

What is the structure of a formal letter?

<p>A formal letter typically includes the sender's address, date, recipient's address, greeting, body, closing, and signature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key components of an academic abstract?

<p>An academic abstract should include the purpose, methodology, results, and conclusion of the research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the term 'descriptive text' and give an example.

<p>Descriptive text aims to provide detailed information about a subject, such as a painting or a scene, allowing the reader to visualize it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does expressing future plans differ when using 'shall' versus 'will'?

<p>'Shall' is often used with first-person subjects to indicate determination, while 'will' is used more generally to indicate future events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does subject-verb agreement play in sentence correctness?

<p>Subject-verb agreement ensures that the verb form matches the subject in number and person, contributing to grammatical accuracy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes an effective CV format?

<p>An effective CV format includes a clear layout, personal information, educational background, work experience, and skills tailored to the job.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to use a tentative register in scientific communication?

<p>Using a tentative register allows for cautious language, which acknowledges uncertainty and is appropriate for scientific discourse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Simple Sentences

Sentences with one independent clause, expressing a complete thought.

Descriptive Sentences

Sentences that describe something or someone, using details.

Auxiliary Verbs

Helping verbs that assist the main verb in expressing tense, mood, or voice in a sentence.

Modal Verbs

Verbs that express possibility, permission, ability, or obligation.

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Subject-Verb Agreement

The rule that the verb must agree in number (singular or plural) with its subject.

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Active Voice

The sentence structure where the subject performs the action.

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Passive Voice

The sentence structure where the subject receives the action.

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Declarative Sentences

Sentences that make a statement.

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Interrogative Sentences

Sentences that ask a question.

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Narrative Text

A text that tells a story.

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Descriptive Text

A text that describes something.

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Report Writing

A formal documentation of information or an event.

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Abstract Writing

A brief summary of a longer work.

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Official Letter Writing

Formal correspondence for business or official purposes.

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Cover Letter

A letter accompanying a CV to explain a job applicant's suitability for a particular role.

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Study Notes

Unit I: Major Basic Grammatical Categories in English

  • Understanding sentence correctness and error correction
  • Simple sentences using auxiliary verbs
  • Expressing possibilities and probabilities (using "can," "may," etc.)
  • Expressing future plans, goals, and expectations (using "shall" or "will")
  • Expressing obligations, duties, and responsibilities (using "should," "ought," or "might")
  • Expressing possessions (using "have," "has," or "had")
  • Subject-verb agreement, articles, modal verbs, prepositions, and modal verbs
  • Active and passive voice
  • Declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences
  • Question types (Wh-, Yes-No, Tag)

Unit II: Introduction to Reading Skills

  • Types of texts (narrative, descriptive, extrapolative)
  • Reading and comprehension of different texts

Unit III: Introduction to Writing Skills - Technical Writing

  • Report writing
    • News reports
    • Project reports
    • Event reports
    • Formal reportage

Unit III: Introduction to Writing Skills - Academic Writing

  • Abstract writing
  • Proposal abstracts
  • Research article abstracts
  • Keywords
  • Effective and economical use of language in scientific abstracts

Unit IV: Official Communication - Letter Writing

  • Official letter writing format and use of passive voice
  • Formal English in official letters
  • Letters making requests, invitations, etc.
  • Email communication (to faculties/universities)
  • Use of tentative/impersonal language in scientific communication
  • Impersonal language skills

Unit IV: Official Communication - CV Drafting

  • CV format
  • Quantitative and qualitative data in a CV
  • Creating a dynamic CV
  • Cover letter writing

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