VOWEL /ӕ/ and /ӡ:/
/ӡ:/ /ӕ/ BIRD BAD SHIRT SAT SEACRCH CASH STERN STAND TURN TALL EVALUATION: Write out 10 words each for the following sounds /ӕ/ and /ӡ:/ ASSIGNMENT:
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JSS 3 English Language (1st, 2nd & 3rd Term)
QUESTION TAGS
A question tag is a type of question often found at the end of a statement. It is used to change a statement or sentences to a question when it is added. Question tag is a common device in conversation which is aimed at making a statement and at once ask the listener to confirm it.
REFLEXIVE AND RELATIVE PRONOUNS
The pronoun is a word used in place of a noun to avoid repetition and monotony in speech or writing. In replacing the noun however, the pronoun must reflect gender and number of the noun.
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ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY
What is an Argumentative Essay? Argument essays seek to state a position on an issue and give several reasons, supported by evidence, for agreeing with that position. Argument essay topics can be found everywhere. Check the headlines of a newspaper, or just listen in to a conversation at you local Starbucks. Chances are, you will
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Nouns
A noun is a word that names a person, a place or a thing. Examples: Sarah, lady, cat, New York, Canada, room, school, football, reading. Example sentences: (1) People like to go to the beach. (2) Emma passed the test. (3) My parents are traveling to Japan next month. The word “noun” comes from the
Prepositions
A preposition is a word that is used before a noun or a pronoun to connect it to another word in the sentence. It is usually used to show location, direction, time, and so forth. Examples: On, in, at, by, under, above, beside, to, out, from, for. Example sentences: I sat on the floor. Let’s
THE VOWEL SOUNDS
In a phonetic definition, vowels are distinguished from consonants in term of how they are articulated in the vocal tract and the associated patterns of acoustic energy. When vowel sounds are produced, air escapes in a relatively unimpeded way through the mouth or nose. Such articulation involves only slight moments of the tongue and lips.
IDIOMATIC EXPRESSION
What are idioms? Definition An idiom (also called idiomatic expression) is an expression, word, or phrase that has a figurative meaning conventionally understood by native speakers. This meaning is different from the literal meaning of the idiom individual elements. In other words, idioms don’t mean exactly what the words say. They have, however, hidden meaning.
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Adverbs of Frequency
What are adverbs of frequency? Adverbs that change or qualify the meaning of a sentence by telling us how often or how frequently something happens are defined as adverbs of frequency. An adverb of frequency is exactly what it sounds like – an adverb of time. Adverbs of frequency always describe how often something occurs,
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VOWELS /U/ AND /U:/
The vowels /u/ and /u:/ are both phonetic sounds that exist in various languages, including English. Let’s take a closer look at each of them: 1. /u/ – This sound is known as the close-back rounded vowel. – It is typically pronounced with rounded lips and a relatively high and back tongue position. – In
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Conjunctions
A conjunction is a word that joins parts of a sentence together. Examples: And, but, or, because, so. Example sentences: I want to come, but I can’t. She is smart and beautiful. Would you like a cat or a dog? He didn’t pass the test because he didn’t understand the subject. We were hungry, so
VOWEL CONTRAST /ᴧ/ AND /a:/
/ᴧ/ /a:/
Come calm
Cut cart
Hut heart
Dunce dance
Must mast
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Part of speech
What is a Part of Speech? A part of speech is a group of words that are used in a certain way. For example, “run,” “jump,” and “be” are all used to describe actions/states. Therefore they belong to the VERBS group. In other words, all words in the English language are divided into eight different
INFORMAL LETTER
Letter writing is an act of communicating information, feelings, ideas or opinions to somebody who is absent or resides in a distance. A letter should contain full details of the issue one is writing about in order to bring about the same reaction that would have occurred if the message contained in it had been a spoken one.
ADVERBS OF CAUSE AND REASON
Adverbs of Reasons and Adverbs of cause Adverbs of Reasons = Adverbs of Cause: These adverbs express the reason for or a purpose of an action. Examples: Krishna was hence neglected by the teachers. She thus opened the door applying little visible force. He, therefore, does not want to talk to me. The teacher is
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VOWEL /ᴐ:/ AND /ᴐ/
Cork cock
Cord cod
Forks fox
Nought knot
Naught knoffy
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NASAL SOUND / m n, ɳ/
These sounds are described as nasals because air flows out through the nose as they are produced. They are peculiar in the sense that their sounds come out entirely through the nasal cavity.
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ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS
Adjectives: -ed or -ing? English contains numerous -ed or -ing adjective pairs derived from verbs. To avoid mixing these up,remember that the -ed adjectives are used to describe how you feel, and the -ing adjectives are used for what it is that makes you feel that way. Here are some examples: I feel tired .
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Adverbs
An adverb is a word that describes or gives more information about a verb, an adjectiv another adverb, or even the entire sentence. Adverbs usually answer the following questions: Where? Home. (“I went home.”) When? Yesterday. (“We met yesterday.”) How? Slowly. (“The turtle moves slowly .”) How often? Sometimes. (“Sometimes it stops responding.”) How long?
MODAL FORMS OF VERB
What are modal verbs? Modals (also called modal verbs, modal auxiliary verb s, modal auxiliaries ) are special verbs which behave irregularly in English. They are different from normal verbs like “work, play visit…” They give additional information about the function of the main verb that follows it. They have a great variety of communicative
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