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The verb 'to be' is a modal verb.

False (B)

A dependent clause is a complete sentence.

False (B)

The writing style 'Descriptive' is used to persuade the reader.

False (B)

The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'anew'.

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The vowel sound in 'cat' is a diphthong.

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Symbolism is a literary device used to create humor.

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J.K. Rowling is a Romanticism author.

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Irony is a literary device used to convey sarcasm.

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Англиский (English)

Grammar

  • Parts of speech:
    • Nouns (common, proper, concrete, abstract)
    • Verbs (action, linking, helping, modal)
    • Adjectives (quantitative, qualitative)
    • Adverbs (manner, time, place, frequency)
    • Pronouns (personal, possessive, reflexive, demonstrative)
    • Prepositions (words that show relationship between words)
  • Tenses:
    • Present Simple (e.g., I go)
    • Present Continuous (e.g., I am going)
    • Present Perfect (e.g., I have gone)
    • Past Simple (e.g., I went)
    • Past Continuous (e.g., I was going)
    • Past Perfect (e.g., I had gone)
    • Future Simple (e.g., I will go)
    • Future Continuous (e.g., I will be going)
    • Future Perfect (e.g., I will have gone)
  • Clause structure:
    • Independent clauses (complete sentence)
    • Dependent clauses (cannot stand alone)
    • Relative clauses (describe a noun)

Writing Skills

  • Essay writing:
    • Introduction (hook, background, thesis)
    • Body paragraphs (topic sentence, evidence, analysis)
    • Conclusion (restatement, summary, final thought)
  • Writing styles:
    • Narrative (storytelling)
    • Descriptive (sensory details)
    • Expository (informative)
    • Persuasive (argumentative)
  • Writing techniques:
    • Transitions (connect ideas)
    • Imagery (sensory language)
    • Repetition (emphasis)
    • Rhetorical devices (metaphor, simile, allusion)

Vocabulary

  • Word formation:
    • Prefixes (un-, re-, de-)
    • Suffixes (-able, -ment, -ly)
    • Compounding (word + word)
  • Word families:
    • Synonyms (similar meanings)
    • Antonyms (opposite meanings)
    • Homophones (same pronunciation)
  • Idiomatic expressions:
    • Phrasal verbs (pick up, get on)
    • Collocations (strong coffee, heavy rain)

Pronunciation

  • Vowel sounds:
    • Monophthongs (bit, cat, hat)
    • Diphthongs (buy, cow, toy)
  • Consonant sounds:
    • Stops (p, b, t, d)
    • Fricatives (s, z, f, v)
    • Nasals (m, n, ng)
  • Intonation:
    • Rising (questions)
    • Falling (statements)
    • Flat (neutral tone)

Literature

  • Literary devices:
    • Symbolism (objects with meaning)
    • Imagery (sensory language)
    • Irony (opposite of expected)
  • Literary movements:
    • Romanticism (emotions, nature)
    • Realism (everyday life)
    • Modernism (experimentation, fragmentation)
  • Famous authors and works:
    • William Shakespeare (Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet)
    • Jane Austen (Pride and Prejudice)
    • J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter series)

Grammar

  • Parts of speech include nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, and prepositions.
  • Nouns can be common, proper, concrete, or abstract.
  • Verbs can be action, linking, helping, or modal.
  • Adjectives can be quantitative or qualitative.
  • Adverbs describe manner, time, place, or frequency.
  • Pronouns include personal, possessive, reflexive, and demonstrative types.
  • Prepositions show relationship between words.

Tenses

  • Present Simple is used for habitual actions (e.g., I go to school).
  • Present Continuous is used for ongoing actions (e.g., I am studying).
  • Present Perfect is used for completed actions with a connection to the present (e.g., I have studied).
  • Past Simple is used for completed actions in the past (e.g., I went to school).
  • Past Continuous is used for ongoing actions in the past (e.g., I was studying).
  • Past Perfect is used for completed actions before another action in the past (e.g., I had studied).
  • Future Simple is used for future actions (e.g., I will go to school).
  • Future Continuous is used for ongoing actions in the future (e.g., I will be studying).
  • Future Perfect is used for completed actions before another action in the future (e.g., I will have studied).

Clause Structure

  • Independent clauses are complete sentences (e.g., I went to school).
  • Dependent clauses cannot stand alone (e.g., because I was tired).
  • Relative clauses describe a noun (e.g., which I attended).

Writing Skills

  • Essay writing consists of introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
  • The introduction includes a hook, background, and thesis statement.
  • Body paragraphs include a topic sentence, evidence, and analysis.
  • The conclusion includes a restatement, summary, and final thought.

Writing Styles

  • Narrative writing is storytelling.
  • Descriptive writing uses sensory details.
  • Expository writing is informative.
  • Persuasive writing is argumentative.

Writing Techniques

  • Transitions connect ideas between sentences.
  • Imagery uses sensory language to create vivid descriptions.
  • Repetition is used for emphasis.
  • Rhetorical devices include metaphors, similes, and allusions.

Vocabulary

  • Word formation includes prefixes, suffixes, and compounding.
  • Prefixes include un-, re-, and de-.
  • Suffixes include -able, -ment, and -ly.
  • Compounding involves combining two words to form a new one.

Word Families

  • Synonyms have similar meanings (e.g., big and large).
  • Antonyms have opposite meanings (e.g., hot and cold).
  • Homophones have the same pronunciation (e.g., to, too, and two).

Idiomatic Expressions

  • Phrasal verbs include pick up, get on, and turn off.
  • Collocations include strong coffee and heavy rain.

Pronunciation

  • Vowel sounds include monophthongs (bit, cat, hat) and diphthongs (buy, cow, toy).
  • Consonant sounds include stops (p, b, t, d), fricatives (s, z, f, v), and nasals (m, n, ng).
  • Intonation includes rising (questions), falling (statements), and flat (neutral tone) patterns.

Literature

  • Literary devices include symbolism, imagery, and irony.
  • Symbolism uses objects to convey meaning.
  • Imagery uses sensory language to create vivid descriptions.
  • Irony is the opposite of what is expected.

Literary Movements

  • Romanticism emphasizes emotions and nature.
  • Realism focuses on everyday life.
  • Modernism involves experimentation and fragmentation.

Famous Authors and Works

  • William Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet.
  • Jane Austen wrote Pride and Prejudice.
  • J.K. Rowling wrote the Harry Potter series.

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