Friday, 22 September 2023

EF45 Class 14 compound sentences

 

English Foundations 4/5

Three weeks finished already!

 

Today’s agenda

·      Return Quiz#2, compound sentences

Go over

Optional RW for Bonus pt

·      Work on compound sentences ; TRANS,

·      Optional  replacement Quiz#1 (last 25m)

·      HW   Read “National Day of Truth and Reconciliation”

 

Monday

·      Question of the Day

·      Hooks/grabbers- from homework, read aloud

·      Continue review of verb tenses- simple present

·      Finish Wordlist 1.2 speaking and listening

·      Listening – song lyrics

 

Next week “National Day of Truth and Reconciliation”

                    Begin complex sentences

 

 

Butter – man,male

breed- Golden Doodle, half poodle, half golden retriever

-eight years old, acts like a puppy

-friendly, loves people

Feel free to pat him or scratch his ears.

 

 

Begin review of verb tenses- seven most useful ones

-simple present, simple past, simple future

-pesent continuous(progressive), past continuous

-present perfect

-present perfect continuous

 

 

 

 

 

Quiz#2

Write a compound sentence for each.

SV, SOBA SV.

1.    fix                          so

She wants to fix her shelf, so she needs a hammer.

 

2.    weather               but

The weather today is nice, but I can’t go to the park.

3.    eat                         or

4.    opinion                 so

We have the same opinion about raising children, so we can agree.

We have different opinions, so we disagree.

We agree together with each other.

I agree with you.

Do you agree?

We disagree with each other.

IDIOM We agree to disagree. We respectfully disagree.

With respect, I disagree with you.

Dave and Shira agree with each other about the problem.

 

5.    answer                 and

6.    talking                   or

 

Review and practice. That is the only way to improve.

 

 

 

 

Modals/Modal Auxilairies

can + infinitive –‘to’

can + to listen

can listen

He can listen to his friends.

He can listening to his friends. XXX

He can listened to his friends. XXX

 

She could buy a new phone.  could buying

We must take care of ourselves.

You should quit smoking.  should quitting should quitted

Farna will go to the party tonight.

 

 

Modals/ Modal Auxiliaries

Modals are auxiliary verbs that are used with other verbs to express ability, obligation/necessity, possibility, invitation, permission, or requests. Below is a list of the most useful modals and their most common meanings:

 

auxiliary – extra  AUX

 

Modal         Meaning                                   Example

can              to express ability                    I can speak English very well.

can              to request permission           Can I go to Foundations 4?

                                                                        Can I go to the bathroom?

 

could          to express possibility             I could help you tomorrow.

We could paint the room tonight.

 

may             to express possibility             I may/might be late for class.

may             to request permission           May I take the test again,

please?

May I go to the bathroom? (very polite)

might          to express possibility             She might call you later.

                                                                        We might have a test on Friday.

                                                                        I might go shopping tonight.

 

EXAMPLES I might visit my friend tonight.

                     Maybe I will visit my friend tonight.

 

must           to express obligation             I must leave at 4 o’clock.

                                                                        You must go to bed at 10.

 

should        to give advice                          You should go to the doctor.

You should visit my country. I think that you would like it.

I should go to the club where you play guitar.

I should take a bath after I go to the gym.

I should to listen to music.

I should buy groceries because my fridge is empty.

 

will              to show future                        I will not take my car today.

 

would         to request or offer                 Would you prefer a tea or

coffee?

 

NOTE          “Could I ....”

                     “Would you ....”

“Would you like some coffee?”

“Would you like some dessert?”

“Would you like some anything else?”

“Would you like a beer / bill?”

 

bill / cheque

“Could I have the cheque/bill, please?”

 

 

**

shall –         used very rarely, too formal “Let take our ten-minute break,

shall we?”

If you want to use, you can use for a very formal-sounding invitation.

“Shall we leave?”

Japanese movie, remade in English “Shall We Dance?”

“Shall we ダンス?”

very polite invitation – shall,  rare

“Shall we go?”

one-word modals

can

could

may

might

must

should

will

would

etc.

 

HIGHER LEVEL MODALS

There are also two and three-word modals,

Two-word modals:

-had better – should   “You should / had better talk with your mom.”

                                         “You has better stop arguing with your sister.”

-have to – must            “Today, I have to return these Amazon packages.”

-ought to – should       “You ought to finish school so you can get a better-paying job.”

                                         “He ought to quit smoking.”

 

IDIOM– “Please don’t ‘should’ me.”

 

-used to – habit in the past  “She used to do yoga.”

 

ANOTHER MEANING ‘used to’ – feel comfortable, accustomed to

She got used to Vancouver after a few months.

I have to get used to different accents when peopls speak English.

 

 

Three-word modals:

-be able to – can 

“The dog is able to run and catch a ball in his mouth.”

“She wasn’t able to attend the meeting.” “She couldn’t come to the meeting.”

 

-be going to – similar to ‘will’-

MY SIMPLE EXPLANATION – will – decide on the spot

-         am going to – already decided

 

-be supposed to – strong ‘should’, expectation   “Family is supposed to be supportive, but sometimes they are not.”

“You were supposed to take the garbage out.”

 

-have got to – very strong must   “You have got to address this problem with your father-in-law.”

“You have got to lock the door when you go out.”

“You have got to take your medication everyday.”

 

OCD – obsessive compulsive disorder

obsessive thoughts- can’t stop thinking about something

compulsive actions- can’t resist making actions

 

CBT- cognitive behavioural therapy

 

 

*** IMPORTANT

Most anything you want to say can be expressed with a one-word modal.

 

Examples:

have to-     I have to pick up my daughter tonight at work.

                     You have to go to bed.

 

must- very strong

 

 

The grammar is like this:

 

modal + infinitive without ‘to’

 

e.g.    can + to eat

          can eat

The teenager can eat three slices of pizza.

will + to finish

The builders will finish the project by early December.

 

have to + to call

Maria has to call her sister about the party.

Jun has to lose weight.

be supposed to + to go

John is supposed to go to the party, but he might be too

busy.

 

          had to + to call

I had to called call three mechanics yesterday.

 

 

modal + another verb

can + infinitive –‘to’

can + to run

can run THE VERB DOESN’T CHANGE

I can run. You can run. The dog can run. Your grandmother can run.

modal verb do not change with the subject

 

I run. You run. She runs.

 

Two-word modals

had better – strong ‘should’

You should to stop smoking. You had better stop smoking.-stronger

You had better call your doctor and reup/refill your medication.

You had better get your schoolwork in order.

 

 

have to – must

You have to get to work on time.

You must get to work on time.

 

The Grade 10 students have to study more than they did in Grade 9.

We have to pay the bills.

 

ought to – should

I ought to call my sister. I haven’t spoken with her in several years.

You should call your mother.

I should have to graduate from SHEC before I can go to college.

I must graduate from SHEC before I can go to college.

 

 

used to- did in the past, not now, no one-word equivalent

Sarah used to do yoga, but now she is too busy with family and work.

Bhin used to live in Thailand, but she has been in Canada for many years.

Mei used to travel a lot, but not so much in the last few years due to Covid.

Joe used to be married.

He used to drink a lot. That’s why his wife got rid of him.

She gave him the boot.

 

 

LOOK SIMILAR, DIFFERENT MEANINGS

MODAL used to- did in the past, no longer do

 

CONFUSING

NOT A MODAL get/be used to- feel comfortable, be familiar with

 

Shirin didn’t like Vancouver at first, but then she got used to it.

Jes gets up early every morning. He doesn’t mind. He is used to getting up early.

Dave is not used to trying different kinds of food. He is picky/fussy/choosy.

 

Three-word modals

be able to- can

She is not able to come to the meeting tomorrow.

I am not able to come to class Friday. I can’t come to class Friday.

She can’t come to the meeting tomorrow.

Sarah can speak English, Farsi, and French.

Sarah is able to speak English, Farsi, and French.

Can you pick up some almond milk before you come home?

 

POLITE Are you able to pick up some almond milk before you come home?

 

She is not able / unable to make it to school today.

She can’t come to school today.

 

Jose has been unable to walk since his accident.

I am unable to take your call. Please leave me a message.

 

 

The difference between ‘be going to’ and ‘will’.

When did the make the decision?

right now – will

in the past – am going to

 

be supposed to – should/must, obligation, your responsibility

I was supposed to get some dog food, but I forgot.

I am supposed to put my stuff in storage today.

I am supposed to work today.

 

have got to- very strong ‘must’

You have got to take your medication on time.

I have to pick up my son after school.

I have got to eat breakfast, or I will feel faint.

You have got to check your stove before you leave your place.

Mom, you have got to remember to turn off the stove.

 

 

Exercises: Choose appropriate modals for each:

1.    I didn’t feel very well yesterday.  I ­­­­­_____ eat anything.

2.    You _____ look at me when I am talking to you.

3.    I was using my pencil a minute ago.  It _____ here somewhere!

4.    My boss told me that I really _____ be late again to work.

5.    If you don’t start working harder, you _____ repeat the course next year.

6.    Phone her now.  She _____ be home by now.

7.    You _____ forget your sunscreen.  It’s going to be very hot!

8.    I _____ be able to help you, but I’m not sure yet.

9.    Mozart _____ play the piano beautifully as a child.

10.                       I really _____ try to get fit.

11.                       _____ I take a photograph of you?

12.                       Students _____ borrow up to 15 books at any time.

13.                       Whose bag is this?  I don’t know, but it _____ belong to Yuta.

14.                       _____ I go to the bathroom, please?

15.                       His excuse _____ be true, but I don’t believe it.

16.                       _____ you speak French?  Only a few words, but my Russian is pretty good.

17.                       _____ you help me move this table?

18.                       I _____ help you, but I don’t want to.

19.                       _____ you open the window, please.

20.                       I _____ move the table.  It was too heavy.

21.                       You _____ eat so much chocolate.  It’s not good for you.

22.                       I’m afraid I _____ play tennis tomorrow.  I’ve got a dentist appointment.

23.                       You can come to the meeting if you want but you _____.

24.                       I’m so hungry I _____ eat a horse!

25.                       The test starts at 10.30. You _____ be late.

26.                       How did you do in the test? Ok. It _____ worse!

27.                       You _____ tired. You’ve only just got out of bed!

28.                       _____ be very pleased with herself. She got the best grades.

 

EXAMPLES

Did you eat dinner at home, or went to the restaurant. XXX

Did you eat dinner at home, or SV went to the restaurant.

Did you eat dinner at home, or did you go to the restaurant?

SV, SOBA SV.

 

The weather is cloudy, but not raining. XXX

The weather is cloudy, but SV not raining.

The weather is cloudy, but it is not raining. COMPOUND

 

I don’t know whether I should talk to him. COMPLEX- ADVERB CLAUSE

I don’t know if I should buy a new phone.

She doesn’t know if she should take EF7.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACTION:

Think of a good grabber that you put on top of your home country paragraph (Test#1).

Decide on what kind of grabber would work best. Write it down.

Later, maybe tomorrow, we’ll read some out loud.

 

 

 

Compound sentences

SV, SOBA SV.

SV; SV.  semocolons Higher level

SV; TRANS, SV.

I like dogs, but you like cats. COMPOUND

I like dogs; you like cats. COMPOUND

I like dogs; however, you like cats. COMPOUND

 

MOST IMPORTANT TO FOCUS ON

; therefore,  =  , so

; however.  =  , but

; also,  =   , and

 

The students wrote the test, and they did their homework. COMPOUND

The students wrote the test; also, they did their homework. COMPOUND

 

The weather is nice today, but it is supposed to rain on the weekend.

The weather is nice today; however, it is supposed to rain on the weekend.

 

 

, or = ; alternatively,

She can go to the party, or she can stay home.

She can go to the party; alternatively, she can stay home.

 

 

Four ways to express the same meaning.

She plays soccer, and she plays volleyball. EASIEST WAY

She plays soccer; in addition, she plays volleyball. A LITTLE BIT HARDER

She plays soccer; furthermore, she plays volleyball.

She plays soccer; also, she plays volleyball.

 

 

meanwhile- two things happening at the same time

You are in this class right now; meanwhile, your daughter is at work.

I was making supper; at the same time, my wife was watching a movie.

Most important: Learn SV, SOBA SV first!!

 

 

 

 

Replacement Quiz#1

Write a simple sentence for each

1.    SVV             learn

2.    SSV              favourite

3.    Question    picture

4.    SV                like

5.    SSV              excited

6.    SSVV           exercise

 

 

 

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