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What auxiliary verb is commonly used in simple sentences to indicate primary action?

The auxiliary verb 'to be' is commonly used.

Which modal verbs are typically used to express possibilities?

Modal verbs like 'can' and 'may' are used to express possibilities.

What is the primary function of the modal verb 'shall'?

'Shall' is primarily used to express future plans or intentions.

What do the modals 'should' and 'ought' signify in a sentence?

<p>'Should' and 'ought' signify obligations or moral responsibilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you express possession in English?

<p>Possession is expressed using the verbs 'have', 'has', or 'had'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by subject-verb agreement?

<p>Subject-verb agreement means the subject and verb must match in number (singular or plural).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of sentences are defined as declarative?

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What is the purpose of using narrative texts in reading?

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What key components are essential in an academic abstract?

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What is a proper format for writing an official letter?

<p>An official letter typically includes the sender's address, date, recipient's address, salutation, body, and closing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Simple Sentences (Primary Aux.)

Sentences using auxiliary verbs like 'is', 'am', 'are', 'was', 'were'.

Descriptive Sentences

Sentences that describe something or someone.

Expressing Possibilities

Using words like 'can', 'may', 'might' to show possibilities.

Expressing Future Plans

Using 'shall' or 'will' to describe future actions.

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Expressing Obligations

Using words like 'should', 'ought', 'might' to show responsibilities.

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Subject-Verb Agreement

Ensuring the verb matches the subject in number.

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Active Voice

The subject performs the action.

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Passive Voice

The subject receives the action.

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Declarative Sentence

A sentence that makes a statement.

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Interrogative Sentence

A sentence that asks 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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Extrapolative Text

A text that predicts or extends.

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Report Writing

Documenting events or findings.

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Abstract Writing

Summary of research or project.

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Formal Letter

Professional correspondence.

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CV Formatting

Resume creation.

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Study Notes

Unit I: Major Basic Grammatical Categories in English

  • Grammar rules and sentence correction practice
  • Simple sentences using auxiliary verbs
  • Expressing possibilities (using "can," "may")
  • Expressing future plans, goals, etc. (using "shall," "will")
  • Expressing obligations, duties (using "should," "ought," "might")
  • Expressing possessions (using "have," "has," "had")
  • Subject-verb agreement, articles, prepositions, and modal verbs
  • Active and passive voice
  • Different sentence types (declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory)
  • Question types (Wh-, Yes/No)

Unit II: Introduction to Reading Skills

  • Different text types (narrative, descriptive, extrapolative)
  • Reading comprehension of various text types

Unit III: Introduction to Writing Skills

  • Technical Writing (Report Writing):
    • News report writing, project report design, event reporting
    • Formal reportage language use
  • Academic Writing:
    • Abstract writing
    • Proposal abstract formats, research article abstracts, keywords
    • Effective and economical scientific abstract language use

Unit IV: Official Communication

  • Letter Writing:
    • Official letter format, use of passive voice in letters
    • Formal English use in letters
    • Letters: requests, joining, invitations, etc.
    • Email communication to foreign institutions
    • Impersonal language in scientific communication
    • Tentative language register in English
  • CV Drafting:
    • CV format
    • Quantitative and qualitative data, dynamic CV concept
    • Cover letter writing

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Test your knowledge of major grammatical categories in English, including sentence correction and the use of auxiliary verbs. This quiz also covers essential reading skills and introduces technical and academic writing techniques. Challenge yourself to enhance your English language proficiency.

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