Header:Activity 3 – Writing assignment

Activity 3 – Writing assignment

Gilton Luiyi Fiesco Code: 1113629651

Jair Sebastián Triana Code:

Karol Tatiana Cerquera Echeverry Code: 1118302944

Luis Alfonso Gutiérrez Code: 94310243

Paola Andrea Lombana Figueroa Code: 29662846

English A2

Group: 900002_443

Tutor:

MARJORIE VERONICA ARCINIEGAS VERA

Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia- UNAD

March 06, 2018

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Introduction

In the next topic we will see the use of grammatical structures which allow us to make the
appropriate use of language in writing as well as in speech, and pronunciation, in the
different present, past and future tenses.

Through a research process each student must explain the different grammatical structures
and perform writing exercises, in which they want to obtain understanding, interiorization
and through them demonstrate the appropriation of the subject.
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Table of Contents

Cover page…………………………………………………………………………………1

Introduction………………………………………………………………………………..2

Table of Contents …………………………………………………………………………3

Chart with Grammar explanations…………………………………………………………4

Chart with answers to practical exercises…………………………………………………17

Letter with pictures and the paragraphs with different colors…………………………….20

Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………...…25

Bibliographic References…………………………………………………….…………...26
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2. Chart with Grammar explanations

Jair Sebastián Triana

GRAMMAR EXPLANATION/ STRUCTURE EXAMPLES

TOPIC
The present
progressive (also: present
continuous) is the We use the auxiliary verb be and the verb in its ing-  actions that are taking place at
continuous form of the form. the present moment (now)
present tense. We use it
in English mostly to positive negative question Example:
express actions that are
taking place at the I am not Am I Look! James is taking a
I I am speaking
present moment or that speaking speaking? picture of another tourist.
are only happening he,
he is not Is he  predetermined plans or
temporarily. she, he is speaking
speaking speaking?
it appointments that have been
you, made for the near future
you are not Are you
we, you are speaking
speaking speaking? Example:
they
He is meeting his friend
Present
Cuando el infinitivo acaba en e, esta se elimina Brad tonight.
Progressive
(aunque en el caso de ee, oe o ye no hay cambios).
 actions that are only
happening temporarily
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Ejemplo: Example:
come – coming agree – agreeing James is travelling around
Australia.

Brad is working there as a

tour guide over the
summer.

 actions that are currently

happening, but not in this very
moment

Example:

He is staying at a youth
hostel.

 situations that are changing

Example:

The town is
becoming more and more
popular because of its
beautiful beaches.
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Karol Tatiana Cerquera

GRAMMAR EXPLANATION/ STRUCTURE EXAMPLES

TOPIC
In English, the To conjugate the present
present simple1 - simple we use the
also called infinitive for the subjects
indefinite present- "I", "you", "we" and
is the present verb "they" and for the third
tense (not perfect persons "he", "she" and
aspect). "it", we add a "-s" to the
It is one of the end of the verb
tenses of the present
used in English, in subject Conjugation
Present simple addition to the I Talk. (Yo hablo.)
present progressive, I, you, talk, eat,
the present perfect we, learn, do, go
and the present they
perfect progressive.
It is used to talk
about things, daily he, she, talks, eats,
habits or activities it learns, does, He eats. (Él come.)
that are usually goes
done every day and
they are always true
There are spelling
exceptions in the third
person, according to the
letter in which the verb
ends. The rules are the
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same as those used to They learn

form the plural of nouns.

2. Negative
Sentences (Frases
negativas) I do not [don’t] talk. (Yo no hablo.)

Sujeto + verbo auxiliar

(to do) + auxiliar
negativo (“not”) + He does not [doesn’t] eat. (Él no come.)
verbo.

They do not [don’t] learn. (Ellos no

Note: In negative Aprenden.)
phrases, the auxiliary
Does he eat? (¿Come él?)
verb ("to do") changes
and the main verb goes in
the infinitive
Do you talk? (¿Hablas tú?)

2. Interrogative
Sentences (Frases
interrogativas)
Verbo auxiliar (to do) +
sujeto + verbo
principal? Do they learn? (¿Aprenden ellos?)

Note: As in negative
sentences, in
interrogative phrases the
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auxiliary verb ("to do")

changes and the main
verb goes in the
infinitive.
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Luis Alfonso Gutiérrez mejía

GRAMMAR EXPLANATION STRUCTURE EXAMPLES

TOPIC

There is / In English, there is / there are.

1. Affirmative sentence. 1. Affirmative sentence.
there are These are ways for indicate the
quantity of object or people that
- There is + complement. - There is a dish in the kitchen.
are in a place, these expressions
in English have the same
significate. Its difference is in - There are + complement. - There are five dishes in the kitchen.
what, the first is used for the
singular, and the second for the
plural. uncountable nouns: uncountable nouns:

 For uncountable nouns, the word - There is + some + complement. - There is some wine in the restaurant.
some is used before the noun.

- There are + some + - There are some wines in the restaurant

 In the negative form, the word
complement.
any must be used before the
uncountable noun.
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2. Negative sentence.

2. Negative sentence.
- There isn’t a dish in the kitchen.

- There is + aux. negative +

complement.
- There aren’t five dishes in the kitchen.

uncountable nouns:
- There are + aux. negative +
complement.
- There isn’t any wine in the restaurant.

uncountable nouns:
- There aren’t any wines in the restaurant.

- There is + aux. negative + any

+ complement. 3. Interrogative sentence.

- Is there a dish in the kitchen?

- There are + aux. negative +
any + complement.
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- Are there five dishes in the kitchen?

3. Interrogative sentence.

When there isn't a determinate quantity,

- Is there + complement? the word any is used:

- Are there + complement? - Are there any dishes in the kitchen?

When there isn't a

determinate quantity, the
word any is used:

- Are there + any +

complement?
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Gilton Luiyi Fiesco

The connectors or connecting words, within a paragraph, join the two parts of
sentences that makes your writing of text understandable.
Sentences within a paragraph need to connect to each other and work together as a
whole.
EXPLANATION/
One of the best way to achieve coherency is to use transition words. These is
divided in eight groups.
Comparing, Qualifying, Contrasting, Emphasising, Adding, Sequencing, Illustrating
and Cause and Effect.

in Writing

COMPARING QUALIFYING CONTRASTING EMPHASISING

similarly but whereas above all

STRUCTURE likewise however instead of in particular

as with although alternatively, especially
like unless otherwise indeed
equally except unlike notably
in the same apart from on the other
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way… as long as hand.

if conversely

CAUSE and
ADDING SEQUENCING ILLUSTRATING
EFFECT
and first, second, for example because
also third.. such as so
as well as finally for instance therefore
moreover next in the case of thus
too meanwhile as revealed consequently
furthermore after by… hence
Additionally. then illustrated by
subsequently
COMPARING
1) I look like Tom Cruise.
2) You are like my father.

EXAMPLES
QUALIFYING
1) If you go to Medellin, you might love it.
2) She is not only intelligent but also beautiful.
3) We can go to the party, unless gets cancelled.
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CONTRASTING
1) Michael is playing instead of John.

EMPHASISING
1) He has ability at sport, notably to playing football.

ADDING
1) I´m very sick, I have a headache, Additionally I have stomach-ache.
2) I live with my mother, my father and also my dog.

SEQUENCING
1) In the morning. First, I wake up the bed. Second, I take a shower. Third, I
have breakfast. Finally, I have my motorcycle to go to work.

ILLUSTRATING
1) I know some city in Colombia for example: the Cali city, the Bogota city and
the Medellin city.

CAUSE and EFFECT

1) He is crying because he fell on him bike.
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2) She is going to the gym everyday, consequently she has a perfect

Paola Andrea Lombana Figueroa

GRAMMAR EXPLANATION STRUCTURE EXAMPLES

TOPIC
An adverb of frequency Each sentence contains an example
goes before a main verb (except of an adverb of frequency; the
An adverb of frequency is
with To Be). examples are italicized for easy
exactly what it sounds like –
identification.
an adverb of time. Adverbs
Subject + adverb + main verb
of frequency always describe 1. The incubator turns each
how often something occurs, egg hourly.
I always remember to do my
either in definite or indefinite
homework. 2. We take a vacation at least
Frequency terms. An adverb that
once annually.
adverbs describes definite frequency He normally gets good marks in
is one such as weekly, daily, exams. 3. I usually shop for groceries
or yearly. An adverb on Saturday mornings.
describing indefinite
4. He is often late for work.
frequency doesn’t specify an
An adverb of frequency
exact time frame; examples 5. We seldom see John.
goes after the verb To Be.
are sometimes, often, and
rarely. 6. My dentist told me I should
Subject + to be + adverb floss twice daily.

They are never pleased to see

me.
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She isn't usually bad tempered.

When we use an auxiliary verb

(have, will, must, might, could,
would, can, etc.), the adverb is
placed between the auxiliary and
the main verb. This is also true for
to be.

Subject
+ auxiliary + adverb + main
verb

She can sometimes beat me in a

race.

I would hardly ever be unkind to

someone.

They might never see each other

again.

They could occasionally be heard

laughing.
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3. Chart with answers to practical exercises

GRAMMAR TOPIC EXERCISES NAME (s

Present simple 1. He takes a shower Jair Sebastián Triana
2. He puts on his clothes
3. She sits on the bed
4. She wakes up
5. She studies Commented [VA1]: She studies

6. He eats
7. She washes her face
8. He brushes his teeth
9. She studies
10. She is watching TV

Present progressive Affirmative sentence: Luis alfonso Gutierrez

1. The young man, that has a white shirt and

purple pants, is riding his bicycle. Commented [VA2]: Xxx
Quitar esta palabra
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2. The young man is raising his kite, because we

are in August.
3. That cute twosome is having a picnic.
4. The photographer takes photos for the
exhibition, that he is presenting tonight in the art
Gallery.
5. The park is becoming more crowded, because of
its clean and beautiful green areas.

Negative sentence:
6. The man lying on the grass is not reading a
book.
7. The man of the guitar is not playing a beautiful
song.
8. The man, that has a blue shirt; is not running
through the park.
9. The boy is not learning to play the guitar.
10. The woman, that has an orange shirt, is not
walking her dog.
There is/are Positive sentences making use of There is or Karol Tatiana Cerquera
There are + Be
1. There are lots of strawberries in the fridge
2. There are 3 bottles of milk in the
refrigerator, two large and one medium
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3. There´s a yellow juice in the fridge

4. There is a bottle of water, next to a
blackberry juice
5. There are 4 red tomatoes under the broccoli

Negative sentences making the use of There is

or there are + Be
1. There are not 3 bottles of milk in the fridge
2. There isn´t 1 bottle of water in the fridge
3. There are not 2 strawberries in the fridge,
there are many

Interrogative sentences making use of There is

or There are + Be
1. Are there several bottles of milk in the
fridge?
2. Is there water in the fridge?

Frequency adverbs
Connectors in writing
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Letter with pictures and the paragraphs with different color

The group will fill in this planning CHART

PARAGRAPHS ONE SALUTATION AND GREETINGS

Best regard

Beloved mother, I am writing this letter to tell you how it is taking me in Spain. I tell you that we
have done very well, trying to adapt to the change of culture, climate, and many more aspects that
are normal when a change of life begins, and you decide to live in a different country to ours.

PARAGRAPHS TWO DESCRIBING YOUR CITY

Mom I tell you that we are doing very well in the new city, I tell you that the market is very close to the
house we live, I send you an image of the grocery store so you have a go, This supermarket is very
comfortable and I find many Colombian foods , which allows me to feel at home.

I also tell you how are the streets of Madrid, so you can see and know a bit of the city, although I hope
you will soon come and know it for yourself.

I want you to see the following image in which we are not taking a photograph, showing respect and
affection for the new city.
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mama will follow you as it is taking us in the new city.

market

streets of Madrid
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people in spain

PARAGRAPHS THREE DESCRIBING YOUR HOUSE

My husband and I live in the apartment 102, of the pretty edifice Bankia, plaza Lavapiés, neighborhood
Lavapiés, district centro, Madrid, España. The walls of the edifice are of color red wine with grey, its
door and windows are black.

There are 2 rooms and in them there is a mirror, a bed, a closet, a nightstand, and a TV. In the kitchen
there is a stove, a refrigerator, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a cabinet. In the dining room there are 3
sofas, a table, 6 chairs, and a painting. In the studying room there is a library, a computer table, a
computer and a chair. There is also a bathroom and a washing room.

In front of my apartment is the plaza Lavapiés. Around my apartment there is a hardware store, an optic, a
Betting house, too there are grocery stores, edifices, banks, and other businesses.
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Plaza Lavapiés

PARAGRAPHS FOUR DESCRIBING YOUR AND YOUR PARTNER’S ROUTINE

Our daily routines often are. In the morning I always get up at six thirty, after getting up, I take a
shower and prepare breakfast for my husband and me. After that, I go to the gym and my husband
goes to work. In the gym I usually do my leg routine and warm up. In the afternoon, I often go to
lunch with my husband in a restaurant near his work. He works at Tesla Motors, designs models
for cars with different versions.

After lunch, sometimes I go to the library to buy books and, at five o'clock, I always go to the
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university until nine o'clock at night. At home, my husband always arrives at seven in the
afternoon, goes to the gym and at nine o'clock sometimes I arrive and prepare dinner, watch
television or do homework, eat together and finally take a shower and go to bed.

Smetimes we go to the museum at the weekend, then we go shopping at the mall and go to the
cinema. We always on Sunday attend the church. These are the majority of daily routines.

PARAGRAPHS FIVE FAREWELL

What do you think after everything I told you, mom? my new life cycle is just beginning, I would
like to tell you many more things about my day to day in Madrid, with my new neighbors and with
my husband, you could come to visit me also remember we have 2 rooms you can stay in one of
them, but if you do not want it’s ok. I plan to visit you, Well mommy that's all for the moment Commented [VA3]: it’s ok. I plan to visit

thank you for reading me, I love you and I hope you're also very good.
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Conclusion
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Bibliographic References

 Assignment 4. Writing session- Unit 1,2 and 3. Activity guide and evaluation
rubric.docx

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