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What is the best way to describe the word 'march' as used in the phrase "Let's march to the park"?
Which of the following is NOT a correct way to use "Let's"?
What is the correct pronunciation of "Let's"?
How is the sentence "Let's march to the store." different from "Go to the store."?
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What is the implied subject in the sentence "Let's have a picnic."?
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Study Notes
Let's March
Vocabulary
- March:
- Verb: to walk with purposeful and regular steps, typically in a group or procession
- Noun: the third month of the year, between February and April
- Let's: a contraction of "let us", used to suggest or propose an action
Grammar
- "Let's" is used to make suggestions or invitations, and is followed by the base form of a verb:
- Let's march to the park.
- Let's have a picnic.
- "Let's" can also be used to make a suggestion to someone else, but not to give orders or instructions:
- Let's go to the movies tonight. (suggestion)
- Go to the movies tonight. (order or instruction)
Sentence Structure
- A sentence starting with "Let's" typically has a verb in the base form:
- Let's march around the block.
- Let's have some coffee.
- The subject of the sentence is "we" or "us", even if it's not explicitly stated:
- Let's march to the store. (We/us are marching to the store.)
Idiomatic Expressions
- "Let's march" is often used to encourage or motivate someone to take action or start an activity:
- Come on, let's march! We can do this!
- Let's march to the finish line! We're almost there!
Pronunciation
- "Let's" is pronounced as /lɛts/ (LETS)
- "March" is pronounced as /mɑːrtʃ/ (MARCH)
Vocabulary
- March has two meanings: a verb meaning to walk with purposeful and regular steps, typically in a group or procession, and a noun referring to the third month of the year.
- Let's is a contraction of "let us", used to suggest or propose an action.
Grammar
- Let's is used to make suggestions or invitations, followed by the base form of a verb.
- Let's is used to suggest an action to someone else, but not to give orders or instructions.
- A sentence starting with Let's typically has a verb in the base form.
Sentence Structure
- The subject of a sentence starting with Let's is "we" or "us", even if not explicitly stated.
- Let's is used to include the speaker and the listener in the action.
Idiomatic Expressions
- Let's march is used to encourage or motivate someone to take action or start an activity.
- Let's march is often used to convey a sense of determination or urgency.
Pronunciation
- Let's is pronounced as /lɛts/ (LETS).
- March is pronounced as /mɑːrtʃ/ (MARCH).
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Learn English vocabulary and grammar rules, including the usage of 'let's' and the meaning of 'march' as a verb and noun.