Mastering Key Grammar for Accuracy

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Mastering Key Grammar for Accuracy

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Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will clearly distinguish when and how to use Present Simple, Present Continuous, 'all', 'every', 'each', Past Simple, 'used to', relative pronouns, and make correct comparative and superlative forms.

Present Simple: Usage

We use the Present Simple for routines, facts, and general truths. For example: 'She works in London.'

Present Continuous: Usage

The Present Continuous describes actions happening right now or temporary situations. E.g. 'She is working abroad this month.'

Present Simple vs. Present Continuous

Present Simple

Temporary activities, actions happening at the moment of speaking.

Present Continuous

Permanent situations, repeated actions, habits.

Signal Words

Present Simple: always, often, sometimes, every day. Present Continuous: now, currently, at the moment.

Quick Practice

Choose: 'He (reads/is reading) the newspaper every morning.' (Correct: reads)

'All', 'Every', 'Each'

'All' for general plural groups, 'every' for totality individually, 'each' for individuals separately.

Examples: All, Every, Each

'Each/Every'

All students passed the exam.

Each student received a certificate. Every student was satisfied.

'All'

Practice: Fill in the Blank

_______ room has a different view. (Answer: Each/Every)

Past Simple: Usage

Use for finished actions in the past. For example: 'She visited Paris last year.'

'Used to': Usage

'Used to' refers to past habits or states that no longer exist. E.g. 'I used to play tennis.'

Past Simple vs 'Used to'

Single completed actions. 'I watched a film.'

Past Simple

Repeated/habitual past actions. 'I used to watch films.'

'Used to'

Practice: Choose the Best Option

When I was a child, I (used to/read) a lot of comics. (Answer: used to)

Relative Pronouns

Use 'who', 'which', 'that', 'where', 'when' to join clauses and provide more detail.

Examples: Relative Pronouns

That / Where / When

The man who called is my uncle. The book which you lent me was great.

The dog that barked is mine. The cafe where we met. The year when I graduated.

Who / Which

Relative Pronoun Challenge

Combine: 'I know a girl. She speaks six languages.' (Answer: I know a girl who speaks six languages.)

Comparatives & Superlatives

Use comparatives to compare two things: '-er/more', and superlatives for three or more: '-est/most'.

Examples: Comparatives & Superlatives

Tom is taller than Max. This book is more interesting than that one.

He is the tallest in the class. It was the most exciting day ever.

Comparative

Superlative

Practice: Fill in the Blank

This is (good) _______ cake I have ever eaten. (Answer: the best)

Summary

You've reviewed key grammar: Present Simple/Continuous, all/every/each, Past Simple/Used to, relative pronouns, and comparatives & superlatives.

Reflection

Which grammar point do you find most challenging? Make a note and discuss with a classmate.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

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