ESL1001: ENGLISH AS 2ND LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNER

ADDITIONAL NOTES We use A or AN with singular nouns. A is used when a noun starts with a consonant sound; e.g. A dog, a book, etc. AN is used when a noun starts with a vowel sound; e.g. An apple, an hour, etc. We use SOME with countable nouns (only with their plural) and with uncountable nouns. SOME is used in positive sentences; questions, expressing requests and offers; e.g. I have got some time. Would you like some tea? Can I have some biscuits?

We use ANY with countable nouns (only with their plural) and with uncountable nouns. ANY is used in negative sentences; general questions; e.g. I havent got any time. Have you got any sisters? Is there any tea left? We use "some" in positive sentences. We use some for both countable and uncountable nouns. Example: I have some friends. We use "any" in negative sentences or questions. We use any for both countable and uncountable nouns. Example: Do you have any cheese? He doesn't have any friends in Chicago. We use "some" in questions when offering or requesting something that is there. Example: Would you like some bread? (offer) - Could I have some water? (request)

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SOMEBODY, We use "some" words - somebody, someone, somewhere and SOMEWHERE, something - in positive sentences. Example: He lives somewhere near SOMETHING here. ANYBODY, ANYWHERE, ANYTHING We use "any" words - anybody, anyone, anywhere and anything - in negative sentences or questions. Example: Do you know anything about that boy? - She doesn't have anywhere to go

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EXERCISE CHAPTER 1 Fill in the gaps in the sentences below (some, any, anyone, someone) 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 Is there ____ who can help me? I don't have ____ friends in Chicago. Have we got ___ milk in the fridge? Janet has ____ money in the bank. He doesn't have _____ milk in the fridge. Would you like ____ cream in your coffee? Could I have ____ water, please? Would you like _____ coffee after dinner? She has _____ time to help you today. My friends said _____ would be here today.

(some, any) 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 We need_____ bananas. You can't buy _____ posters in this shop. We haven't got _____ oranges at the moment. Peter has bought _____ new books. She always takes _____ sugar with her coffee. I have seen _____ nice postcards in this souvenir shop. There aren't _____ folders in my bag. I have _____ magazines for you. There are _____ apples on the table. Pam does not have _____ pencils on her desk.

(some, any, A, An) 1.31 1.32 1.33 1.34 1.35 1.36 1.37 1.38 1.39 1.40 1.41 1.42 1.43 1.44 1.45 1.46 1.47 1.48 1.49 Is there _____ tea in this kitchen? Are there any girls in your class? No, there arent _____ The Browns havent got _____children. I havent got _____ books to read. Sorry, there isnt _____ more tea. Are there _____ lamps in the house? Have the Collins got _____ children? Is there _____ book on the table? Has Mr. Evans got _____ coffee? This is _____ interesting newspaper. Is there any coffee in the kitchen? Yes, there is _____ There are _____ cups of tea on the table. Have the Evans got _____ flat? Have you got any glasses? No, I havent got _____ Have you got _____ chair for me? Is there _____ beer in the glasses? There arent _____ flats to rent. There isnt _____ water in the glass. Is there any coffee in the cup? Yes, there is _____
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There isnt _____ beer in the bottle. Are there _____ boys in this class? In the park there are _____ very nice trees. Im reading _____ interesting book. Mrs Green is having _____ coffee with milk. We havent got _____ cinemas here. Mr. Smith is having _____ bread. There are _____ children in the street. Is there _____wine in the glass? There are _____ girls in this class. Is there any beer in the glass No, there isnt _____ Has Peter got _____ interesting books? Have they got _____ books?

Some, anywhere, any, somewhere, anything, anybody, somebody, something 1.63 1.64 1.65 1.66 1.67 1.68 1.69 1.70 1.71 1.72 1.73 1.74 1.75 1.76 1.77 1.78 1.79 1.80 Would you like ______ cake? I'd like ______ more, if there is any. Do you have ______ more cigarettes? I don't mind which one I have. I'll be happy with ______ . I don't want them. I don't like ______ of them. I don't like ______ of them but others are OK. Do you know ______ who lives in York? I think I know ______ who lives there but I'll have to check in my address book. I don't trust him. There's ______ strange about him. We don't know ______ about him. I put my glasses down ______ and now I cannot find them. I have no idea where they are. They could be ______ . I have three sets of car keys and I can't find ______ of them. I don't need ______ help. I'm fine. The phone hasn't rung all morning. I haven't spoken to ______ . ______ tried to call you earlier but she didn't want to leave a message. I also like Elvis Costello. I would happily listen to ______ of his songs right now. I don't like the Spice Girls. I don't like ______ of their songs.

Find the meaning in BAHASA MALAYSIA in every single word bolded for you. This example shows that even for an engineer with years of experience in the field, the fundamentals of personal essay writing remain the same. This statement opens with the engineer describing a formative experiencevisiting a meat packaging plant as a teenagerthat influenced the writer to work in the health and safety field. Now, as the writer prepares to advance his education while remaining a full-time safety engineer, he proves that he is capable by detailing examples that show his record of personal and professional success. Especially noteworthy is his partnering with a government agency to help protect workers from dust exposures, and he ties his extensive work experience directly to his goal of becoming a Certified Industrial Hygienist.

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MARKS TOTAL QUIZ CHAPTER 1

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1. Fill in the gaps in the sentences below Would you like _____ to eat? I have _____ money in my wallet. Is there _____ juice in the fridge? He can't think of _____ to do. I'd like to go _____ hot for my vacation. Is there _____ who plays tennis in your class? I'm afraid I don't have _____ answers to life's problems. Could I have _____ Coke? 2. Read the conversation below: Barbara: Katherine: Barbara: Katherine: Barbara: Barbara: Katherine: Barbara: Katherine: Barbara: Katherine: Is there _____ milk left? Yes, there is _____ in the bottle on the table. Would you like _____ milk? No, thank you. I don't think I'll drink _____ tonight. Could I have _____ water, please? Sure. There is _____ in the fridge. Do you know _____ who comes from China? Yes, I think there is _____ who is Chinese in my English class. Great, could you ask him _____ questions for me? No problem. Is there _____ special you want me to ask? No, I don't have _____ in particular in mind. Maybe you could ask him _____ questions about life in China. Is that OK? I would be happy to do that for you.

3. Please do fills in the blank WORD Example Shows Engineer Experience Field Fundamentals Personal Statement Experience Health MEANING WORD Safety Prepares Advance Education Proves Professional Especially Government Help Protect MEANING

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