General English B - Lecture Notes

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The words "am", "is", "are", "was", "were", "be", "being", and "been" are called the ______ forms.

verb to be

The ______ participle of the verb 'to be' is 'being'.

present

A ______ is a word that provides more information about a noun or pronoun in a sentence.

adjective

The adjective "good" is a type of ______ adjective.

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The adjectives "this", "that", "these", and "those" are called ______ adjectives.

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The adjectives "some", "few", "several", and "each" are called ______ adjectives.

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The word or words used to connect two or more clauses is called a ______ conjunction as it brings coordination between the two clauses.

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The adjectives "my", "our", "your", "their", "his", "her", etc. are called ______ adjectives.

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If a sentence starts with ‘Though/Although’, it will be a ______ sentence.

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If a sentence starts with ‘As’, it will be a ______ sentence.

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If a sentence is in ‘so… that… not’ structure, it is a ______ sentence.

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If a sentence has a conjunction ‘but/yet’, it is a ______ sentence.

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If a sentence has a conjunction ‘so/and so’, it is a ______ sentence.

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A meaningful sentence ends in a ______ or full stop.

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A ______ ends with a question mark.

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A ______ is used to separate a list of items.

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The ______ of a word is the first letter being capitalized.

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A ______ is used to indicate a pause longer than a comma, but shorter than a period.

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A ______ is used when listing a series of things.

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The modal auxiliary ______ indicates ability or permission.

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The modal auxiliary ______ is used to express future with the first person subjects (I, We).

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The modal auxiliary ______ is used to express possibility or to ask for permission.

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The modal auxiliary ______ is used to express the less possibility.

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What is your ______? My name is ……………………………….

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I live in ______.

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I am studying at the College of ______, Brack.

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How many ______ and sisters do you have? I have two brothers and two sisters.

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I would like to become a ______ in the future.

<p>teacher</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of ______? Tripoli.

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I can speak English ______.

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There are ______ members in my family.

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A report can be short or long based on the subject and type of the ______.

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The introduction section answers the ‘5W s’ which include what, why, when, where, and ______.

<p>who</p> Signup and view all the answers

The body of the report contains the important information the reporter wants to ______ to the readers.

<p>convey</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ of the report contains the subject, reporter’s name, and the date.

<p>heading</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an event report, the conclusion section includes the ______ or how the event ended.

<p>outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

The President of Sebha University attended the event as a Chief ______.

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The students explained the objective of their posters to the ______.

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Reports can include types such as medical reports, progress reports, and ______ reports.

<p>annual</p> Signup and view all the answers

Professor Ameen flew to ______.

<p>Paris</p> Signup and view all the answers

He sent his wife a ______ to know where he was staying.

<p>telegram</p> Signup and view all the answers

Professor Ameen went to the ______ cinema to watch a film.

<p>Metro</p> Signup and view all the answers

The driver of the taxi asked the Professor where he wanted to ______.

<p>go</p> Signup and view all the answers

Unfortunately, Mr. Ameen could not remember the name and ______ of the hotel.

<p>address</p> Signup and view all the answers

He had to look for another ______ to spend the night.

<p>hotel</p> Signup and view all the answers

The professor sent his wife another telegram at the ______ office.

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Professor Ameen's wife did not receive the first telegram, which made things ______.

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Flashcards

Verb to be

Forms include am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been.

Present form of 'be'

Am, is, are are used in the present tense.

Past form of 'be'

Was, were are used in the past tense.

Present participle

The form 'being' indicates a continuous state.

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Past participle

The form 'been' indicates a completed state.

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Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

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Descriptive adjective

Adjectives that describe qualities (e.g., good, bad).

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Demonstrative adjective

Adjectives that point to specific things (e.g., this, that).

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Coordinating Conjunction

Words that connect two or more clauses, creating coordination.

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Complex Sentence

A sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Compound Sentence

A sentence made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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Tips for Complex Sentences

Clues to identify complex sentences include starting with 'Though' or 'As', or using 'so... that...'.

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Tips for Compound Sentences

Clues to identify compound sentences include the presence of 'but', 'so', or 'and'.

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Punctuation Marks

Symbols used in writing to clarify meaning, such as periods and question marks.

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Period (.)

A punctuation mark indicating the end of a sentence or abbreviation.

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Question Mark (?)

A punctuation mark used at the end of a question.

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Comma

A punctuation mark used to separate items in a list or clauses.

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Colon

A punctuation mark used to introduce a list or explanation.

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Semicolon

A punctuation mark that indicates a pause longer than a comma but shorter than a period.

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Quotation Marks

Punctuation used to enclose exact words spoken by someone.

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Apostrophe

A punctuation mark indicating possession or contraction.

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Capitalization

The use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences or proper nouns.

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Modal Auxiliaries

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

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Could

The past tense of 'can'; used for polite requests.

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Professor Ameen's telegrams

Messages sent to his wife regarding his hotel address.

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Metro Cinema

A cinema where Professor Ameen watched a film in Paris.

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Professor's forgetfulness

Professor Ameen forgot his hotel address after watching a film.

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Telegram office visit

Where Professor Ameen sent his second telegram for hotel address.

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Number of telegrams sent

Professor Ameen sent two telegrams to his wife.

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Opposite of better

Words meaning worse or lesser quality.

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Reason for no response

Ameen's wife did not receive his first telegram.

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Self-introduction components

Parts include name, origin, studies, family, hobbies, and goals.

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Greetings

Common phrases to welcome someone: Good morning, afternoon, evening, or night.

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Asking About Well-being

Common question: How are you? Response: I am fine.

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Name Inquiry

Ask someone their name: What is your name? Response: My name is...

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Hobbies

Ask about activities in free time: What do you do in your free time?

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Educational Background

Question about studies: What are you studying? Response: I am pursuing a bachelor degree.

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Location of Study

Question about where one studies: Where are you studying? Response: I am studying at College of Education, Brack.

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Family Members Count

Ask about family size: How many brothers and sisters do you have?

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Distance Inquiry

Ask about distance between places: How far is Sebha from Brack? Response: 60 kilometers away.

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Report Writing

A systematic presentation of facts and findings.

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Types of Reports

Various report formats include progress, medical, and event reports.

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Event Report

A report detailing information about a specific event.

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Heading in Reports

Contains the subject, reporter’s name, and date.

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Introduction Section

Answers the ‘5Ws’: what, why, when, where, who.

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Body of Report

The main content conveying detailed information.

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Conclusion in Reports

Summarizes outcomes or events' results.

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Format of an Event Report

Includes heading, introduction, body, and conclusion.

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Study Notes

General English B - Lecture Notes

  • Study notes cover grammar, punctuation, capitalization, sentence types, conjunctions and report writing.
  • Various grammatical concepts are included including verbs (to be), adjectives (different types), and modal auxiliaries.
  • Punctuation and capitalization rules are explained.
  • Types of sentences (simple, compound, complex) are detailed, along with conjunctions used to connect clauses.
  • Report writing format, including headings, introductions, bodies, and conclusions is detailed.

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