Thursday, 3 May 2012
TASK 10
Blog: You are about to complete your mission in writing journals in blog. Do you learn anything while doing these tasks? Explain your difficulties in completing these tasks and include your example.
Finally, after a few days I work hard to finish this blog finally ended today. I've learned a lot during the completion of this assignment. Although it is difficult for me to complete it, but I try to work harder to get an excellent result for the subject English for Specific Purpose. I learned more about vocabulary, and grammar pronounstation. Its very difficult to do this work because must always ask friend and must have reference like dictionary, megazine or others. However I can do my work with successfully with helping from my friend and teach me to do it my work. Thank you to my Lecturer and also my friend because always support me to improve my english.
TASK 9
Blog: You are going to show direction on how to get to survivor Island, Pulau Tiga, Sabah, to the tourists. Find some information about the location and suggest some packages(s) to them.
Pulau Tiga is an island that is not occupied by human beings located in the South China Sea, near the west coast of Sabah, Malaysia. This island was formed on 21 September 1897 when a major earthquake causing volcanic eruptions Mindanao near Borneo. Three islands known as the location shooting reality TV show Survivor first. The island is not as well known compared to the island of Sipadan and Layang-Layang Island, also located in the state. This island is ideal habitat for sea snakes. On land this island there are puddles, puddles of mud volcanoes. Puddle of mud volcanoes is very good for treatingskin diseases. The island has two resorts, Pulau Tiga Resort and Borneo Survivor Resort. There’s plenty to see and do here: spend the sunny days swimming or snorkeling in its surrounding clear waters or go kayaking. Divers can explore its underwater treasures. This is my suggestion to you be able enjoy them and see the beauty of Pulau Tiga and can take experience of the activities on the Pulau Tiga.
Whether you write novels or prefer writing short stories, it’s important to know how to write dialogue in a story. Dialogue is one of those key elements of fiction that a lot of writers struggle with. It’s difficult to make the things your characters say smack of real life—to convey the important details of the story without sounding forced or fake.
How to Write DialogueHere are 5 great ways to make sure your dialogue sounds convincing:
GRAMMAR : Search for notes on how to write a story dialogue and one sample.
How to Write DialogueHere are 5 great ways to make sure your dialogue sounds convincing:
- Never use dialogue as an information dump. Too many writers rely on dialogue for story exposition—that is to say that they relay details about plot or backstory through the things their characters say. The result? Writing that sounds completely fake or is what is often referred to as “on the nose dialogue.” Like this: “As you know,” Dr. Constance said, “I’m a forensic specialist, trained by the FBI in DNA analysis, so I’ll take this sample back to the lab for testing. (For more about writing realistic dialogue that doesn’t sound stilted like the previous example, I recommend this free article from Jeff Gerke [excerpted from his book The First 50 Pages: Engage Agents, Editors, and Readers, and Set Up Your Novel for Success.])
- Use simple dialogue tags. Fancy dialogue tags like she denounced or he proclaimed might seem like a good way to show off your writer’s vocabulary, but in truth they draw attention away from your dialogue. She said or he said is almost always your best choice. Let the characters’ words speak for themselves.
- Use dialogue beats to help with story pacing and to convey information or emotion. Dialogue beats are brief depictions of character action inserted in between dialogue that help bring the scene to life. Like this: “Nah, I don’t mind,” Dan shrugged his shoulders and grinned as he wiped a dirty bandana across his forehead, “Let’s do this thing.”
- Remember that often less is more. When you write dialogue look back and see if there are words you can leave out or there is a shorter way to say what you just wrote. People often say things the shortest way possible in real life.
- Be careful when writing dialect. Many writers think that giving a character an accent or a drawl is a great way to make the character come to life—and it can be. But if done in a way that is too heavy handed it can turn your character into a stereotype or a joke. Or even worse, you can offend or annoy readers. So, keep in mind that when it comes to dialect, a little goes a long way.
TASK 8
Blog: You are going to check-in in one of the hotel in town. Make a reservation through phone between you and the operator. Make sure you include the necessary details - Type of room, room rate, date, special request, duration, mode of payment.
| Receptionist :—Good afternoon, Grand Borneo Hotel. May I help you? Mr Nazri :—Yes. I´d like to book a room, please. Receptionist :—Certainly. When for, sir? Mr Nazri :—March the 23rd. Receptionist :—How long will you be staying? Mr Nazri :—Three nights. Receptionist :—What kind of room would you like, sir? Mr Nazri :—Er... double with bath. I´d appreciate it if you could give me a room with a view over the lake. Receptionist :—Certainly, sir. I´ll just check what we have available. . . Yes, we have a room on the 4th floor with a really splendid view. Mr Nazri :—Fine. How much is the charge per night? Receptionist :—Would you like breakfast? Mr Nazri :—No, thanks. Receptionist :—It´s eighty four euro per night excluding VAT. Mr Nazri :—That´s fine. Receptionist :—Who´s the booking for, please, sir? Mr Nazri :—Mr Nazri, that´s N-A-Z-R-I. Receptionist :—Okay, let me make sure I got that:Mr Nazri. Double with bath for March the 23rd, 24th and 25th. Is that correct? Mr Nazri :—Yes it is. Thank you. Receptionist :—Let me give you your confirmation number. It´s: 7576385. I´ll repeat that: 7576385. Thank you for choosing Grand Borneo Hotel and have a nice day. Goodbye. Mr Nazri :—Goodbye. GRAMMAR : Search for notes on reported speech.
These are : direct speech and reported speech.
Direct speech is when we use the exact words that were said.
(Note : We can't use direct speech for thoughts, except in 'thought bubbles' in commic books.)
Example
Malcolm : I like coffee.
We can write this in direct speech as follows :
Malcolm said, 'I like coffee.'
Note
(1) We need to put a comma after the verb say.
(2) The words that Malcolm used are put in inverted commas, ' ' or " ". (Double or single can be used. Single quotes are more common in British English; double quotes are preferred in American English.)
Direct speech is not very common in spoken English. It is more common to usereported speech
Let's look at the same example again.
Malcolm : I like coffee.
We can write this in reported speech as follows :
Malcolm said (that) he liked coffee.
Note
(1) There is no comma after said.
(2) The verb like, which Malcolm used in the present simple tense, has been changed to past simple tense. This is called the one-tense-back rule.
(3) The word that is optional
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TASK 7
Blog: Discuss on one of these issue -Violence, Racism & curruption. How bad will it affect our country? What will you suggest to overcome this issue?
Racism is the belief that characteristics and abilities can be attributed to people simply on the basis of their race and that some racial groups are superior to others. Racism and discrimination have been used as powerful weapons encouraging fear or hatred of others in times of conflict and war, and even during economic downturns.
Racism is also a very touchy subject for some people, as issues concerning free speech and Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights come into play. Some people argue that talking about supporting racial discrimination and prejudice is just words and that free speech should allow such views to be aired without restriction. Others point out that these words can lead to some very dire and serious consequences (the Nazi government policies being one example).
Racism, in most cases, results in the hatred of each individual of the subjected race, which could lead to discrimination and hate crimes. For further detail, understand the cause and influences of racism. Racism, in it's most frequently used term, is created when people dislike a certain characteristic attributed to a significant amount of individuals of a certain race, yet, would dislike the *race* itself and not just the individuals possessing subjected characteristic. Thus, when the characteristics are used to define each individuals of that race, *racial stereotyping* is born. As a result, people would avoid individuals of that race in attempt to avoid the stereotypes, which leads to discrimination. Also, hate is a negative emotion that generates anger. Anger leads to violence, and violence is a crime. Thus, when people commit crimes against someone of the subjected race because they attempt to 'combat' the stereotypes they dislike, chances are, they'd get charged for a hate crime. For example, if I stereotyped race A as thieves, and I killed someone of race A because I hated *them,* (note how I, by using the word 'them,' considered the group and not the individual,) for stealing, even if the individual I killed didn't steal, I'd get charged with a hate crime because my case was motivated by race. Racism also results in segregation. Fear of certain racial stereotypes also force some people to isolate from another group. Isolation can also lead to discrimination. Discrimination could deny people of certain groups opportunities based on race and racial stereotypes alone. Those are the effects of racism.
Racism is also a very touchy subject for some people, as issues concerning free speech and Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights come into play. Some people argue that talking about supporting racial discrimination and prejudice is just words and that free speech should allow such views to be aired without restriction. Others point out that these words can lead to some very dire and serious consequences (the Nazi government policies being one example).
Suggestion to overcome this issue
- Think what really makes you different from another race, and in what ways you are alike.
- Encourage your family and friends to respect and understand other races.
- Make friends with people from other races. Usually when you like someone that's a different race, you will respect that race because you like the person, and likewise.
- Don't shy away from learning about other cultures or races.
- Forget stereotypes; everyone is different. Some people do fit the stereotype, but the majority of people are different.
- If you meet someone of a different race that you hate, dislike, or don't care for, you don't have to disrespect their race, just disrespect that person (everyone has issues with other people at some point).
GRAMMAR : Search for notes on modal verbs.
Modal verbs are special verbs which behave very differently from normal verbs. Here are some important differences:
1. Modal verbs do not take "-s" in the third person.
Examples:
· He can speak Chinese.
· She should be here by 9:00.2. You use "not" to make modal verbs negative, even in Simple Present and Simple Past.
Examples:
· He should not be late.
· They might not come to the party.3. Many modal verbs cannot be used in the past tenses or the future tenses.
Examples:
· He will can go with us. Not Correct
· She musted study very hard. Not Correct
Common Modal Verbs
1. Modal verbs do not take "-s" in the third person.
Examples:
· He can speak Chinese.
· She should be here by 9:00.2. You use "not" to make modal verbs negative, even in Simple Present and Simple Past.
Examples:
· He should not be late.
· They might not come to the party.3. Many modal verbs cannot be used in the past tenses or the future tenses.
Examples:
· He will can go with us. Not Correct
· She musted study very hard. Not Correct
Common Modal Verbs
Can
Could May Might Must |
Ought to
Shall Should Will Would |
TASK 6
Blog : Do you think we have been living in unity as 1 Malaysia? Express your opinions with specific examples.
What is unity? What is unity stands for? Very often, we hear from our own people who say, “Malaysia is a unite country.” As for me, I believe that there is unity in Malaysia but because unity can’t be defined within strict parameters, we often “see” unity. Why? One learned person said to me – there is no unity in Malaysia, there is only tolerance. Is it true? Come to think of it, there might be some truth (based on my amateur and inexperience observation). Look at certain people talking to the press; they constantly remind us of one’s race and religion. As a unite citizens, why is it very hard for us to practice what we’ve said? Some people even openly object to the term, “Bangsa Malaysia.” How often do we hear the word “muhibbah” nowadays?
Standing together with one voice over certain issues can be defined as unity. But I think helping out each other in terms of trouble is also a form of unity. It is the essence that matters, not the outward appearance. It is a very important element in ensuring harmonious relationship among each other.
Unity can only be achieved through more time. With time, we will start to share a common history and only then can we begin to see that being divided only serve to our disadvantage. Apart from that, unity is when all work to achieve and maintain equality. If we work towards equality and maintain, where is the source of motivation and satisfaction. This is a basic human instinct. All in all, how good and pleasant it is when we, Malaysian, live together in unity!
Conditional sentences are often used in written and spoken academic communication. You will find that they are particularly important in assignments that require you to analyse problems and their solutions. Conditional clauses usually begin with if or unless. The main clause often contains a modal.
1. Real conditions
You use a ‘real’ conditional clause when you want to discuss a possible future occurrence. In this sentence, the writer points to the possible consequences of the Shenzhen River filling up with sea water.
You use an ‘unreal’ or ‘hypothetical’ conditional clause when you want to discuss an unlikely situation, e.g. when you want to speculate or wonder ‘what if’ about a situation or a problem.If the government increased the basic rate of income tax to 50%, the public would be outraged.
You can use the pattern if … were to-infinitive to discuss an imaginary future situation.If the government were to replace English with Putonghua as the usual medium of tertiary education, it would probably be very unpopular with students and teachers.
You will sometimes find it interesting to discuss ‘what might have been’, i.e. to discuss something that might have happened in the past, but did not actually happen (see Reference Material on Critiquing).
Sometimes you will need to indicate what is necessary for a situation to occur. When you want to indicate a necessary condition, you can use the following conjunctions:
provided (that) providing (that) on condition (that) as long as only if
Standing together with one voice over certain issues can be defined as unity. But I think helping out each other in terms of trouble is also a form of unity. It is the essence that matters, not the outward appearance. It is a very important element in ensuring harmonious relationship among each other.
Unity can only be achieved through more time. With time, we will start to share a common history and only then can we begin to see that being divided only serve to our disadvantage. Apart from that, unity is when all work to achieve and maintain equality. If we work towards equality and maintain, where is the source of motivation and satisfaction. This is a basic human instinct. All in all, how good and pleasant it is when we, Malaysian, live together in unity!
GRAMMAR : Search for notes on conditional clauses.
- If you revise thoroughly, you will pass the examination.
- You use unless to express a negative condition.
- You won’t pass the examination unless you revise thoroughly.
1. Real conditions
You use a ‘real’ conditional clause when you want to discuss a possible future occurrence. In this sentence, the writer points to the possible consequences of the Shenzhen River filling up with sea water.
- If the Shenzhen River fills up with sea water, it will affect the flow of water and could change the habitat of the Mai Po marshes.
You use an ‘unreal’ or ‘hypothetical’ conditional clause when you want to discuss an unlikely situation, e.g. when you want to speculate or wonder ‘what if’ about a situation or a problem.If the government increased the basic rate of income tax to 50%, the public would be outraged.
You can use the pattern if … were to-infinitive to discuss an imaginary future situation.If the government were to replace English with Putonghua as the usual medium of tertiary education, it would probably be very unpopular with students and teachers.
You will sometimes find it interesting to discuss ‘what might have been’, i.e. to discuss something that might have happened in the past, but did not actually happen (see Reference Material on Critiquing).
- If we had checked the equipment carefully, I’m sure the experiment would have been successful.
Sometimes you will need to indicate what is necessary for a situation to occur. When you want to indicate a necessary condition, you can use the following conjunctions:
provided (that) providing (that) on condition (that) as long as only if
- You can borrow my laptop provided that you return it by five o’clock.
- The universities will probably accept the proposal as long as the government provides sufficient funding.
TASK 5
Blog : Do you really want to succeed and achieve your goal(s) in your life? What is/are goal(s) in life and how are you going to achieve them? Have you done half way so far? Share your dreams!
As a student I want to be successful in life. I want change the fate of myself and my family. In addition it is one of the dreams of my parents and I as their children, I will do the best to get desired success by both parents and did not disappoint they. The goal of life is very important for student because it is also the source of inspiration for us to learn so that we do not give up easily and as a child who will dare fulfill his parents wish I would study hard no matter any way as long as I am able to fulfill wishes my parents. As I state that when this other person might given the low in my self and my ability to learn at this time so as one who had his own goal was not an obstance for us to learn because learning is not the appearance of a person, but to learn that through faith our right. Our world that anything is possible as there may be thought that I would not be successful, but behind me was a successful hotel management that he has previously only students who have a lot of college-age problems that im just so everything that we do that may god bless and given the good of the world and the hereafter.
In most English sentences with an action verb, the subject performs the action denoted by the verb.
These examples show that the subject is doing the verb's action.
The man must have eaten five hamburgers
The man (subject) is doing the eating (verb)
Marilyn mailed the letter
Marilyn (subject) is doing the mailing (verb)
Colorful parrots live in the rainforests
Parrots (subject) are doing the living (verb)
Because the subject does or "acts upon" the verb in such sentences, the sentences are said to be in the active voice.
Passive voice
One can change the normal word order of many active sentences (those with a direct object) so that the subject is no longer active, but is, instead, being acted upon by the verb - or passive.
Note in these examples how the subject-verb relationship has changed.
Five hamburgers must have been eaten by the man
Hamburgers (subject) are being eaten (verb)
The letter was mailed by Marilyn
The letter (subject) was being mailed (verb)
Because the subject is being "acted upon" (or is passive), such sentences are said to be in the passive voice.
GRAMMAR : Search for notes on active and passive voice.
In most English sentences with an action verb, the subject performs the action denoted by the verb.
These examples show that the subject is doing the verb's action.
The man must have eaten five hamburgers
The man (subject) is doing the eating (verb)
Marilyn mailed the letter
Marilyn (subject) is doing the mailing (verb)
Colorful parrots live in the rainforests
Parrots (subject) are doing the living (verb)
Because the subject does or "acts upon" the verb in such sentences, the sentences are said to be in the active voice.
Passive voice
One can change the normal word order of many active sentences (those with a direct object) so that the subject is no longer active, but is, instead, being acted upon by the verb - or passive.
Note in these examples how the subject-verb relationship has changed.
Five hamburgers must have been eaten by the man
Hamburgers (subject) are being eaten (verb)
The letter was mailed by Marilyn
The letter (subject) was being mailed (verb)
Because the subject is being "acted upon" (or is passive), such sentences are said to be in the passive voice.
TASK 4
Blog : Based on the movie that you have watched in the class, retell the story in your way and if you were the main character, what would you do if you were experiencing the same situation?
A conjunction is a word that "joins". A conjunction joins two parts of a sentence.
Here are some example conjunctions:
We can consider conjunctions from three aspects.
Conjunctions have three basic forms:
GRAMMAR : Search for notes on conjunctions.
Here are some example conjunctions:
- Coordinating Conjunctions :-
- Subordinating Conjunctions :-
although, because, since, unless
We can consider conjunctions from three aspects.
Form
Conjunctions have three basic forms:
- Single Word
- Compound (often ending with as or that)
- Correlative (surrounding an adverb or adjective)
Function
Conjunctions have two basic functions or "jobs":
- The water was warm, but I didn't go swimming.
Conjunctions have two basic functions or "jobs":
- Coordinating conjunctions are used to join two parts of a sentence that are grammatically equal. The two parts may be single words or clauses, for example:
- The water was warm, but I didn't go swimming.
- Subordinating conjunctions are used to join a subordinate dependent clause to a main clause, for example:
Position
- Coordinating conjunctions always come between the words or clauses that they join.
- Subordinating conjunctions usually come at the beginning of the subordinate clause.
TASK 3
Blog : Look for one English song which has significant and sentimental values to your life. Explain why do you like the song and why is it remain your old time favourite song.(Include the lyric of the song).
There comes a time
When we head a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
And it's time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all
We can't go on
Pretending day by day
That someone, somewhere will soon make a change
We are all a part of
God's great big family
And the truth, you know love is all we need
[Chorus]
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
Send them your heart
So they'll know that someone cares
And their lives will be stronger and free
As God has shown us by turning stone to bread
So we all must lend a helping hand
[Chorus]
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
When you're down and out
There seems no hope at all
But if you just believe
There's no way we can fall
Well, well, well, well, let us realize
That a change will only come
When we stand together as one
[Chorus]
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
Following the devastation caused by the magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, a remake of the song by another all-star cast of singers was recorded on February 1, 2010. Entitled "We Are the World 25 for Haiti", it was released as a single on February 12, 2010, and proceeds from the record will supposedly aid survivors in the impoverished country. "We Are the World" has demonstrated that diverse musicians can productively work together, and has further influenced the movement within pop music to create songs that address humane concerns.
TITLE : WE ARE THE WORLD ( song for HAITI )
I like this song because the song means that we should care about others and bring peace through out the world. So we can make the world a better place.
When we head a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
And it's time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all
We can't go on
Pretending day by day
That someone, somewhere will soon make a change
We are all a part of
God's great big family
And the truth, you know love is all we need
[Chorus]
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
Send them your heart
So they'll know that someone cares
And their lives will be stronger and free
As God has shown us by turning stone to bread
So we all must lend a helping hand
[Chorus]
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
When you're down and out
There seems no hope at all
But if you just believe
There's no way we can fall
Well, well, well, well, let us realize
That a change will only come
When we stand together as one
[Chorus]
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
The tragedy in Haiti is why it remain my old time favourite song.
GRAMMAR : Search for notes on prepositions.
A preposition links nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in asentence. The word or phrase that the preposition introduces is called the object of the preposition.
A preposition usually indicates the temporal, spatial or logical relationship of its object to the rest of the sentence as in the following examples:The book is on the table.The book is beneath the table.The book is leaning against the table.The book is beside the table.She held the book over the table.She read the book during class.
In each of the preceding sentences, a preposition locates the noun "book" in space or in time.
A prepositional phrase is made up of the preposition, its object and any associated adjectives or adverbs. A prepositional phrase can function as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. The most common prepositions are "about," "above," "across," "after," "against," "along," "among," "around," "at," "before," "behind," "below," "beneath," "beside," "between," "beyond," "but," "by," "despite," "down," "during," "except," "for," "from," "in," "inside," "into," "like," "near," "of," "off," "on," "onto," "out," "outside," "over," "past," "since," "through," "throughout," "till," "to," "toward," "under," "underneath," "until," "up," "upon," "with," "within," and "without."
Each of the highlighted words in the following sentences is a preposition:The children climbed the mountain without fear.
In this sentence, the preposition "without" introduces the noun "fear." The prepositional phrase "without fear" functions as an adverb describing how the children climbed.There was rejoicing throughout the land when the government was defeated.
Here, the preposition "throughout" introduces the noun phrase "the land." The prepositional phrase acts as an adverb describing the location of the rejoicing.The spider crawled slowly along the banister.
The preposition "along" introduces the noun phrase "the banister" and the prepositional phrase "along the banister" acts as an adverb, describing where the spider crawled.The dog is hiding under the porch because it knows it will be punished for chewing up a new pair of shoes.
Here the preposition "under" introduces the prepositional phrase "under the porch," which acts as an adverb modifying the compound verb "is hiding."The screenwriter searched for the manuscript he was certain was somewhere in his office.
Similarly in this sentence, the preposition "in" introduces a prepositional phrase "in his office," which acts as an adverb describing the location of the missing papers.
GRAMMAR : Search for notes on prepositions.
A preposition links nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in asentence. The word or phrase that the preposition introduces is called the object of the preposition.
A preposition usually indicates the temporal, spatial or logical relationship of its object to the rest of the sentence as in the following examples:The book is on the table.The book is beneath the table.The book is leaning against the table.The book is beside the table.She held the book over the table.She read the book during class.
In each of the preceding sentences, a preposition locates the noun "book" in space or in time.
A prepositional phrase is made up of the preposition, its object and any associated adjectives or adverbs. A prepositional phrase can function as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. The most common prepositions are "about," "above," "across," "after," "against," "along," "among," "around," "at," "before," "behind," "below," "beneath," "beside," "between," "beyond," "but," "by," "despite," "down," "during," "except," "for," "from," "in," "inside," "into," "like," "near," "of," "off," "on," "onto," "out," "outside," "over," "past," "since," "through," "throughout," "till," "to," "toward," "under," "underneath," "until," "up," "upon," "with," "within," and "without."
Each of the highlighted words in the following sentences is a preposition:The children climbed the mountain without fear.
In this sentence, the preposition "without" introduces the noun "fear." The prepositional phrase "without fear" functions as an adverb describing how the children climbed.There was rejoicing throughout the land when the government was defeated.
Here, the preposition "throughout" introduces the noun phrase "the land." The prepositional phrase acts as an adverb describing the location of the rejoicing.The spider crawled slowly along the banister.
The preposition "along" introduces the noun phrase "the banister" and the prepositional phrase "along the banister" acts as an adverb, describing where the spider crawled.The dog is hiding under the porch because it knows it will be punished for chewing up a new pair of shoes.
Here the preposition "under" introduces the prepositional phrase "under the porch," which acts as an adverb modifying the compound verb "is hiding."The screenwriter searched for the manuscript he was certain was somewhere in his office.
Similarly in this sentence, the preposition "in" introduces a prepositional phrase "in his office," which acts as an adverb describing the location of the missing papers.
TASK 2
Blog : Find one idol that you admire and describes his/her physically attributes and characteristics by using adjectives. Make sure you have more than 5 adjectives and underline them.
Farid Kamil (born Farid Kamil bin Zahari; 5 May 1981-age 31) is a Malaysian actor. He is a well-known male model turned actor and is arguably one of the most famous male actors (since Rosyam Nor in the 1990s) in Malaysia as of current. Kamil had also been dubbed "Hero Melayu" (literally; Malay Hero) for several of his outstanding performances in drama series and movies alike. To date, Kamil has also been credited as both a screen play writer as well as a film director for his work in Remp-It V3.jj
Kamil was born in Alor Star, Kedah. He is the eldest son of five siblings to Dato' Dr. Zahari Che and Datin Sharifah Bardah Syed Abdillah.
In 2010, Kamil graduated from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) with Bachelor's Degree (Hons.) in Performing Arts. Kamil has also been one of the most fortunate actor as he was lucky enough to have been guided by in Acting by known actor; Ahmad Yatim which had given him an edge as a method actor despite appearing in a number of comedy and commercial released films and/or dramas.
Kamil a responsible person in the family, serious about doing something work and have the curiosity to do the action on their own adventure.
GRAMMAR : Search for notes on the order of a
GRAMMAR : Search for notes on the order of a
TASK 1
BLOG : Identify your problem and difficulties in sepaking English and explain on how are you going to improve your english proficiency.
English is spoken as a first language by a majority of the inhabitants of several nations. English used more and more especially with our country d Visit our frequently by tourists from abroad.
I have a problem with my grammar and sometimes say the wrong words, also difficult to pronounce it. But now, I can see a little improvement of my English speaking and study.
English is spoken as a first language by a majority of the inhabitants of several nations. English used more and more especially with our country d Visit our frequently by tourists from abroad.
I have a problem with my grammar and sometimes say the wrong words, also difficult to pronounce it. But now, I can see a little improvement of my English speaking and study.
Here I will try to explain a little about myself how to practice English:
Tip 1: Watch a movie with English subtitles.
-Watch movies with English subtitles can add my knowledge of Vocabulary. I will also provide a dictionary for me to check every word that was used in the film that I did not understand its meaning.
Tip 2: Use All Available Resource for Mastering English
-Internet is the best source for finding information on quality English education that can enhance ability.
In conclusion, the many ways that can be used to control the English language in the manner of the individual.
GRAMMAR : Search for notes on subject-verb agreements.
1. When the subject of a sentence is composed of two or more nouns or pronouns connected by and, use a plural verb.
She and her friends are at the fair.
2. When two or more singular nouns or pronouns are connected by or or nor, use a singular verb.
The book or the pen is in the drawer.
3. When a compound subject contains both a singular and a plural noun or pronoun joined by or or nor, the verb should agree with the part of the subject that is nearer the verb.
The boy or his friends run every day.
His friends or the boy runs every day.
4. Doesn't is a contraction of does not and should be used only with a singular subject. Don't is a contraction of do not and should be used only with a plural subject. The exception to this rule appears in the case of the first person and second person pronouns I and you. With these pronouns, the contraction don't should be used.
He doesn't like it.
They don't like it.
5. Do not be misled by a phrase that comes between the subject and the verb. The verb agrees with the subject, not with a noun or pronoun in the phrase.
One of the boxes is open
The people who listen to that music are few.
The team captain, as well as his players, is anxious.
The book, including all the chapters in the first section, is boring.
The woman with all the dogs walks down my street.
6. The words each, each one, either, neither, everyone, everybody, anybody, anyone, nobody, somebody, someone, and no one are singular and require a singular verb.
Each of these hot dogs is juicy.
Everybody knows Mr. Jones.
Either is correct.
7. Nouns such as civics, mathematics, dollars, measles, and news require singular verbs.
The news is on at six.
Note: the word dollars is a special case. When talking about an amount of money, it requires a singular verb, but when referring to the dollars themselves, a plural verb is required.
Five dollars is a lot of money.
Dollars are often used instead of rubles in Russia.
8. Nouns such as scissors, tweezers, trousers, and shears require plural verbs. (There are two parts to these things.)
These scissors are dull.
Those trousers are made of wool.
9. In sentences beginning with there is or there are, the subject follows the verb. Since there is not the subject, the verb agrees with what follows.
There are many questions.
There is a question.
10. Collective nouns are words that imply more than one person but that are considered singular and take a singular verb, such as group, team, committee, class, and family.
The team runs during practice.
The committee decides how to proceed.
The family has a long history.
My family has never been able to agree.
In some cases in American English, a sentence may call for the use of a plural verb when using a collective noun.
The crew are preparing to dock the ship.
This sentence is referring to the individual efforts of each crew member. The Gregg Reference Manual provides excellent explanations of subject-verb agreement (section 10: 1001).
11. Expressions such as with, together with, including, accompanied by, in addition to, or as well do not change the number of the subject. If the subject is singular, the verb is too.
The President, accompanied by his wife, is traveling to India.
All of the books, including yours, are in that box.
Tip 1: Watch a movie with English subtitles.
-Watch movies with English subtitles can add my knowledge of Vocabulary. I will also provide a dictionary for me to check every word that was used in the film that I did not understand its meaning.
Tip 2: Use All Available Resource for Mastering English
-Internet is the best source for finding information on quality English education that can enhance ability.
Tip 3: Listen to music that inspires
-Music can improve listening skills in a fun way. Use favourite music as a means to improve English language acquisition.
-Music can improve listening skills in a fun way. Use favourite music as a means to improve English language acquisition.
In conclusion, the many ways that can be used to control the English language in the manner of the individual.
GRAMMAR : Search for notes on subject-verb agreements.
1. When the subject of a sentence is composed of two or more nouns or pronouns connected by and, use a plural verb.
She and her friends are at the fair.
2. When two or more singular nouns or pronouns are connected by or or nor, use a singular verb.
The book or the pen is in the drawer.
3. When a compound subject contains both a singular and a plural noun or pronoun joined by or or nor, the verb should agree with the part of the subject that is nearer the verb.
The boy or his friends run every day.
His friends or the boy runs every day.
4. Doesn't is a contraction of does not and should be used only with a singular subject. Don't is a contraction of do not and should be used only with a plural subject. The exception to this rule appears in the case of the first person and second person pronouns I and you. With these pronouns, the contraction don't should be used.
He doesn't like it.
They don't like it.
5. Do not be misled by a phrase that comes between the subject and the verb. The verb agrees with the subject, not with a noun or pronoun in the phrase.
One of the boxes is open
The people who listen to that music are few.
The team captain, as well as his players, is anxious.
The book, including all the chapters in the first section, is boring.
The woman with all the dogs walks down my street.
6. The words each, each one, either, neither, everyone, everybody, anybody, anyone, nobody, somebody, someone, and no one are singular and require a singular verb.
Each of these hot dogs is juicy.
Everybody knows Mr. Jones.
Either is correct.
7. Nouns such as civics, mathematics, dollars, measles, and news require singular verbs.
The news is on at six.
Note: the word dollars is a special case. When talking about an amount of money, it requires a singular verb, but when referring to the dollars themselves, a plural verb is required.
Five dollars is a lot of money.
Dollars are often used instead of rubles in Russia.
8. Nouns such as scissors, tweezers, trousers, and shears require plural verbs. (There are two parts to these things.)
These scissors are dull.
Those trousers are made of wool.
9. In sentences beginning with there is or there are, the subject follows the verb. Since there is not the subject, the verb agrees with what follows.
There are many questions.
There is a question.
10. Collective nouns are words that imply more than one person but that are considered singular and take a singular verb, such as group, team, committee, class, and family.
The team runs during practice.
The committee decides how to proceed.
The family has a long history.
My family has never been able to agree.
In some cases in American English, a sentence may call for the use of a plural verb when using a collective noun.
The crew are preparing to dock the ship.
This sentence is referring to the individual efforts of each crew member. The Gregg Reference Manual provides excellent explanations of subject-verb agreement (section 10: 1001).
11. Expressions such as with, together with, including, accompanied by, in addition to, or as well do not change the number of the subject. If the subject is singular, the verb is too.
The President, accompanied by his wife, is traveling to India.
All of the books, including yours, are in that box.
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