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Quick grammar lessons -preparation for the writing exam
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Quick grammar lessons -preparation for the writing exam

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The writing exam
60 minutes
A2 level
Several assignments
You may use a dictionary

Slide 2 - Slide

SOME

We expect the answer to be "yes"
Can I have some of that ice cream?

A statement:
I have some problems with my wifi.

ANY:

Negations:
I don't have any plans for the weekend. 

Questions:
Do you have any plans for the weekend?

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Some or any?

She doesn't need ....... money.
A
some
B
any

Slide 4 - Quiz

Some or any?

Can I have ....... of that milk?
A
some
B
any

Slide 5 - Quiz

Some or any?

I would love ....... crisps, thank you!
A
some
B
any

Slide 6 - Quiz

When do you use "any"?
A
If you expect "yes" as an answer
B
If it's a statement (bevestigende zin)
C
If it's a negation (ontkennende zin)
D
If it looks better

Slide 7 - Quiz

Some or any?

....... people hate going to a mall.

Slide 8 - Open question

Some of any?

Do you have ............. motivation left?

Slide 9 - Open question

a/an/the
a / an            een
the                 de/ het

een tafel - a table           een ei - an egg
de tafel - the table          het ei - the egg



 

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Een (A/An)
A gebruik je voor woorden die beginnen met een medeklinker:
- A woman
- A shoe
AN gebruik je voor woorden die beginnen met een klinker
- An apple
- An egg
Maar ook als een klinker klinkt als een medeklinker:
- ''u'' klinkt als ''you'' -> A university
- ''o'' klinkt als ''w'' -> A one-room apartment 
Maar ook als een medeklinker,klinkt als een klinker:
-  een stomme ''h'' -> an hour
- een afkorting -> an NBC reporter

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Choose: a/an/the/- (-= nothing)
I want ..... new laptop
A
a
B
an
C
the
D
-

Slide 12 - Quiz

I'm eating ..... apple
A
a
B
an
C
the
D
-

Slide 13 - Quiz

Choose: a, an, the, -

We've lost ___ key to our front door!

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
-

Slide 14 - Quiz

Choose a / an / the
She has two brothers and _____ sister
A
a
B
an
C
the
D
-

Slide 15 - Quiz

Choose a / an / the
He is _______ best teacher in this school!
A
a
B
an
C
the

Slide 16 - Quiz

Choose a/ an/ the

- My mother has got ..... flu. -
A
a
B
the
C
an

Slide 17 - Quiz

IF
(als)

Probable outcome

If you try really hard, you might win first place.


WHEN
(wanneer-tijd)

Definite outcome

When we get to the airport we will have to show our passports.

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1. (if/when) it rains tomorrow, we will not have a picnic.

Slide 19 - Open question

You'll understand what I mean ___ you're older
A
if
B
when

Slide 20 - Quiz

3. We will catch the train (if/when)
we leave immediately.

Slide 21 - Open question

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Slide 23 - Slide

Slide 24 - Video

Evaluation of your writing
1. Range (use a variety of vocabulary)
2. Content > address  (all) points in task
3. Organization/cohesion > clear structure
4. target reader > proper register/style/tone
5. Accuracy > avoid (basic) mistakes

Slide 25 - Slide

The structure of an essay:
  • Introduction;
  • 1st paragraph with  1st reason: 
- topic sentence + evidence & explanation + wrap-up;
  • 2nd paragraph with 2nd reason
- topic sentence + evidence & explanation + wrap-up;
  • 3rd / 4th paragraph etc.
  • Conclusion

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Tips for writing:
  • Do not use 'I' or 'you' (neutral tone)
  • Avoid contracting words (don't)
  • Be sparing with punctuation marks like exclamation mark, question mark, series of dots
  • Do not repeat the same word, use synonyms


  • Use complete sentences, including a subject and a verb
  • Do not use informal language
  • Do not start sentences with for, and, but, or, yet, so, because , etc.
  • Remember everything from your grammar classes, e.g. irregular verbs, tenses, word order,  adjectives, adverbs

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