Ortografía y Números en Inglés

Spelling in English

• English spelling is notoriously complex and often unpredictable.
• The relationship between spelling and pronunciation is inconsistent.
• Many words originate from other languages (e.g., French, Latin, Greek), resulting in diverse spelling patterns and irregular pronunciations.
• Spelling rules often have exceptions.
• Sight vocabulary is crucial for mastering English spelling. Memorization of spellings is essential.
• Prefixes and suffixes frequently alter the spelling of root words.
• Context is vital for understanding and deciphering correct spellings.
• Online dictionaries and spelling apps improve spelling skills.
• Consistent practice and reviewing commonly misspelled words are crucial for mastery.

Numbers in English

• English uses a decimal system for representing numbers.
• Numbers can be written in words (e.g., one, two, three) or numerals (e.g., 1, 2, 3).
• Rules for writing numbers in words vary in different contexts (e.g., dates, addresses, monetary amounts).
• Cardinal numbers (e.g., one, two, three) represent quantities.
• Ordinal numbers (e.g., first, second, third) indicate position or order.
• Writing numbers in words is frequently preferred in addresses or for stylistic effect.
• Numbers greater than 100 have different ways of being written, and the distinction between spoken and written forms of larger numbers is important for clarity.
• Fractions and decimals have specific formats.

Verb "To Be"

• The verb "to be" is a fundamental verb in English.
• It indicates existence, state of being, or a condition.
• The verb conjugates differently depending on tense and person.
• Its diverse forms – am, is, are, was, were, being, been – convey different contexts in time.
• Present tense forms of "to be" change with the subject (e.g., I am, she is, they are).
• Past tense forms are was/were.
• Past participle forms are been.
• "To be" can be used in questions, negative statements, and positive/negative structures.
• Understanding "to be" across tenses, forms, and contexts is crucial for grammatically correct and meaningful sentences.
• Recognizing the tense and form of "to be" is essential for accurate usage in diverse contexts, and across different writing styles.