week 3 grammar rules

Week 3 Grammar Rules: 

Week 3 Grammar Rules

Rule #1: : 

Rule #1: If you want to start a sentence with a verb . . . put the verb in –ing form. Here are some examples...

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Moving to another country requires a lot of courage. Speaking two or more languages is an advantage. Learning English is tough! Put verb in –ing to start the sentence!

Practice …: 

Practice …

Write these sentences in your notebook; write the verb in the correct form to start each sentence. Then give your paper to your teacher to correct. : 

Write these sentences in your notebook; write the verb in the correct form to start each sentence. Then give your paper to your teacher to correct. 1. (Eat) healthy is difficult, especially when fattening foods are so tempting! 2. (Exercise) regularly is really important. 4. (Be) a single parent is really hard. 5. (Know) how to spell and pronounce words in English is difficult for non-native speakers. 6. (Make) dinner for a big family is time-consuming. 7. (Go) out to eat at a restaurant can be expensive. 8. (Have) computer skills will help you get a better job in today’s world. 9. (Move) to a new state, region, or country can be difficult. It takes time to adapt to new surroundings.

Rule #2: After a preposition, put the verb in the –ing (gerund) form.: 

Rule #2: After a preposition , put the verb in the –ing (gerund) form. Let’s look at some examples of prepositions.

*These are not all the prepositions in English, but these are some of the most common. : 

* These are not all the prepositions in English, but these are some of the most common. in in at from of off with without by before after for between about as *to (*sometimes)

Examples of Rule #2 preposition + -ing : 

Examples of Rule #2 preposition + -ing I am interested IN tak ing a cooking class. 2. Matthew got in trouble FOR cheat ing on his Math test. 3. Tom was reprimanded FOR ly ing to his parents.

Practice …: 

Practice …

Write these sentences in your notebook; correct the mistake and give your paper to your teacher to correct. The mistakes are related to Rule #2. : 

Write these sentences in your notebook; correct the mistake and give your paper to your teacher to correct. The mistakes are related to Rule #2 . Henry is upset about fail the test. 2. I drink coffee before go to work. 3. Karen is afraid of lose her job. 4. Most immigrants are interested in learn English. 5. Miguel apologized for be late to the meeting. 6. Susana is excited about take a trip to Hawaii. 7. She was thinking about apply for that job. 8. Everyone is capable of learn English. 9. That man was guilty of steal money. 10.The students have to concentrate on understand the grammar rules.

Rule #3: : 

Rule #3: *After “ because ” or “ I think ” you need a subject: --usually in subject pronoun form: ..he, she, it, we, they, you examples…

Rule #3: examples: 

Rule #3: examples I like San Diego because h as nice weather. 2. I like Jonathan a lot. I think i s really friendly and nice. it he IT = subject for second clause HE = subject for second clause

Practice …: 

Practice …

Write these sentences in your notebook; correct them using Rule #3. Then give your paper to your teacher to correct. : 

Write these sentences in your notebook; correct them using Rule #3 . Then give your paper to your teacher to correct. 1. I think is difficult to learn English. 2. Martha was upset because didn’t get the job she applied for. 3. My husband was late for work because woke up late this morning. 4. I like ECC. I think is a good school. 5. I want to improve my English because is important to speak English in the U.S. 6. Paris is a beautiful city. I think is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. 7. Tom is happy because got a high score on his test.

Keep practicing these rules! They will help you improve your speaking and writing in English.: 

Keep practicing these rules! They will help you improve your speaking and writing in English.