Week 4 Rules

Week 4 Grammar Rules: 

Week 4 Grammar Rules

Rule #1 NO Double Subjects in English: 

Rule #1 NO Double Subjects in English In English, you can only have 1 subject per clause. Let’s look at some examples of this rule.

Examples of Rule #1 : 

Examples of Rule #1 Incorrect: English it ’s hard to learn. Here, we have 2 subjects next to each other: “English” and “it.” Choose only ONE subject . . . -English is hard to learn. -It’s hard to learn. subject #1 subject #2 Now Correct!

My friend she has two kids. : 

My friend she has two kids. Choose only ONE subject . . . -My friend has two kids. -She has two kids. but not both together! subject #1 subject #2

Practice …: 

Practice …

Write these sentences in your notebook; correct the sentences according to rule #1. Then give your paper to your teacher. : 

Write these sentences in your notebook; correct the sentences according to rule #1. Then give your paper to your teacher. San Diego it’s a wonderful place to live. 2. My sister she called me twice last night. 3. Being bilingual it’s a huge advantage. 4. Paul he’s going to be absent next week. 5. Languages they are hard to learn. 6. That restaurant it’s great! 7. This class it’s really hard. 8. Most families in the U.S. they have two cars.

Rule #2 Using “who” in Adjective Clauses: 

Rule #2 Using “who” in Adjective Clauses In English, “who” refers back to a person, and can be singular or plural . Let’s look at some examples of this rule.

Slide 8: 

The woman who works in the office is nice. Most of the people who work there are nice . singular noun WHO refers to WOMAN plural noun VERBS in form for 3 rd person singular VERBS in form for 3 rd person plural WHO refers to PEOPLE

Practice …: 

Practice …

Write these sentences in your notebook; write the verbs after “who” in the correct form.: 

Write these sentences in your notebook; write the verbs after “who” in the correct form. 1. The man who ______ (live) across the street from me ______ (have) a huge garden. 2.People who ______ (live) in the slums ______ (have) to confront many problems. 3. The instructor who ______ (teach) that class ______ (be) new. 4. The person who ______ (be) in charge of making appointments ______ (work) in the main office. 5. The teachers who ______ (work) at ECC in the morning ______ (be) complaining about the construction noise. 6. People who ______ (eat) a lot of sugar ______ (be) at risk of getting diabetes.

Rule #3: this vs. these: 

Rule #3: this vs. these In English: this is used with a singular noun AND these is used with a plural noun examples...

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This class is really hard. These shoes are beautiful! singular noun use THIS use THESE plural noun

Pronunciation this vs. these: 

Pronunciation this vs. these this has a short vowel sound these has a longer vowel sound examples... I like this book. This restaurant is expensive. I think I’ll buy this one. These chairs are gorgeous. I think I’ll wear these earrings tonight. For all these reasons, I love San Diego.

Practice …: 

Practice …

Write these sentences in your notebook; choose this or these to complete each sentence. Then give your paper to your teacher to correct. : 

Write these sentences in your notebook; choose this or these to complete each sentence. Then give your paper to your teacher to correct. 1. _______ room is really cold. 2.Wow! _______ assignment is really tough. 3. All of _______ cars have a permit to park here. 4. I like ECC. I think _______ is a good place to study. 5. I got _______ questions wrong on the quiz. 6. _______ coffee is decaffeinated. 7. _______ is the most interesting movie I’ve ever seen. 8. _______ actors are really good. 9. I don’t understand _______ vocabulary words.

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. Don’t give up!