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Lesson summary:
Episode: 3
Today's class emphasizes the correct way to begin a sentence - to understand the purpose of Subject Verb Agreement. We also look at the Present Simple vs Present Continuous.
Important information:
Miscellaneous
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Homework can be submitted via Line only for IELTS Reading.
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Listening, Reading, and Writing must only be submitted by email to thinkincafekk@gmail.com.
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Students should download the recommended books.
Essential Points
Present Simple:
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Usage:
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Describes routine, habits, general truths, and permanent situations.
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Often used with adverbs of frequency like "always," "usually," and "sometimes."
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Form:
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Affirmative: Subject + Base Verb (e.g., I eat.)
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Negative: Subject + Do/Does + Not + Base Verb (e.g., She does not like coffee.)
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Questions: Do/Does + Subject + Base Verb? (e.g., Do you play the piano?)
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Present Continuous:
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Usage:
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Describes actions happening at the moment of speaking or temporary situations.
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Often used with time expressions like "now," "at the moment," or "currently."
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Form:
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Affirmative: Subject + Am/Is/Are + Present Participle (e.g., They are playing.)
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Negative: Subject + Am/Is/Are + Not + Present Participle (e.g., I am not working.)
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Questions: Am/Is/Are + Subject + Present Participle? (e.g., Are you studying?)
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Subject-Verb Agreement:
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Definition:
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Refers to the agreement in number (singular or plural) between the subject and the verb in a sentence.
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Rules:
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Singular subjects take singular verbs, and plural subjects take plural verbs.
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Singular: The cat is sleeping.
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Plural: The cats are sleeping.
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When the subject is compound (joined by "and"), use a plural verb.
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Example: My brother and sister are coming.
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With collective nouns, the verb can be singular or plural, depending on the context.
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Example: The team is winning. (Singular focus)
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Example: The team are arguing. (Emphasizing individual members)
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