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Quick grammar lessons -preparation for the writing exam

The writing exam

60 minutes

A2 level

Several assignments

You may use a dictionary

SOME

We expect the answer to be "yes"

Can I have some of that ice cream?

A statement:

I have some problems with my wifi.

ANY:

Negations:

I don't have any plans for the weekend. 

Questions:

Do you have any plans for the weekend?

Some or any?

She doesn't need ....... money.

1. some
2. any

Some or any?

Can I have ....... of that milk?

1. some
2. any

Some or any?

I would love ....... crisps, thank you!

1. some
2. any

When do you use "any"?

1. If you expect "yes" as an answer
2. If it's a statement (bevestigende zin)
3. If it's a negation (ontkennende zin)
4. If it looks better

Some or any?

....... people hate going to a mall.

Some of any?

Do you have ............. motivation left?

a/an/the

a / an            een

the                 de/ het

een tafel - a table           een ei - an egg

de tafel - the table          het ei - the egg

 

Een (A/An)

A gebruik je voor woorden die beginnen met een medeklinker: - A woman - A shoe	AN gebruik je voor woorden die beginnen met een klinker - An apple - An egg
Maar ook als een klinker klinkt als een medeklinker: - ''u'' klinkt als ''you'' -> A university - ''o'' klinkt als ''w'' -> A one-room apartment	Maar ook als een medeklinker,klinkt als een klinker: - een stomme ''h'' -> an hour - een afkorting -> an NBC reporter

Choose: a/an/the/- (-= nothing)
I want ..... new laptop

1. a
2. an
3. the
4. -

I'm eating ..... apple

1. a
2. an
3. the
4. -

Choose: a, an, the, -

We've lost ___ key to our front door!

1. a
2. an
3. the
4. -

Choose a / an / the
She has two brothers and _____ sister

1. a
2. an
3. the
4. -

Choose a / an / the
He is _______ best teacher in this school!

1. a
2. an
3. the

Choose a/ an/ the

- My mother has got ..... flu. -

1. a
2. the
3. an

IF

(als)

Probable outcome

If you try really hard, you might win first place.

WHEN

(wanneer-tijd)

Definite outcome

When we get to the airport we will have to show our passports.

1. (if/when) it rains tomorrow, we will not have a picnic.

You'll understand what I mean ___ you're older

1. if
2. when

3. We will catch the train (if/when)
we leave immediately.

Evaluation of your writing

1. Range (use a variety of vocabulary)

2. Content > address  (all) points in task

3. Organization/cohesion > clear structure

4. target reader > proper register/style/tone

5. Accuracy > avoid (basic) mistakes

The structure of an essay:

• Introduction;
• 1st paragraph with  1st reason: 

- topic sentence + evidence & explanation + wrap-up;

• 2nd paragraph with 2nd reason

- topic sentence + evidence & explanation + wrap-up;

• 3rd / 4th paragraph etc.
• Conclusion

Tips for writing:

• Do not use 'I' or 'you' (neutral tone)
• Avoid contracting words (don't)
• Be sparing with punctuation marks like exclamation mark, question mark, series of dots
• Do not repeat the same word, use synonyms

• Use complete sentences, including a subject and a verb
• Do not use informal language
• Do not start sentences with for, and, but, or, yet, so, because , etc.
• Remember everything from your grammar classes, e.g. irregular verbs, tenses, word order,  adjectives, adverbs