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What auxiliary verb is commonly used in simple sentences to indicate primary action?
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?
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'?
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?
What do the modals 'should' and 'ought' signify in a sentence?
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How do you express possession in English?
How do you express possession in English?
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What is meant by subject-verb agreement?
What is meant by subject-verb agreement?
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What types of sentences are defined as declarative?
What types of sentences are defined as declarative?
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What is the purpose of using narrative texts in reading?
What is the purpose of using narrative texts in reading?
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What key components are essential in an academic abstract?
What key components are essential in an academic abstract?
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What is a proper format for writing an official letter?
What is a proper format for writing an official letter?
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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
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Technical Writing (Report Writing):
- News report writing, project report design, event reporting
- Formal reportage language use
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Academic Writing:
- Abstract writing
- Proposal abstract formats, research article abstracts, keywords
- Effective and economical scientific abstract language use
Unit IV: Official Communication
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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
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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.
