A2 · 初中級 チャプター 18

Pronouns, Determiners and Connectors

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Chapter in 30 Seconds

Master the nuances of daily English communication to speak with confidence and precision.

  • Use pronouns and quantity words to describe people and things accurately.
  • Connect your ideas smoothly using logical linking words.
  • Refine your questions and agreements to sound like a native speaker.
Connect, clarify, and communicate your world.

学べること

Master indefinite pronouns (something, anyone), quantity words (too much, enough, most), connectors (however, although), auxiliary verbs, and advanced question forms.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

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    By the end you will be able to: describe quantities and preferences using pronouns and connectors.

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The Count Test

If you can add an 's' to the noun, use 'many'. If not, use 'much'.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Too, Too Much, Too Many & Enough
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Listen for the verb

Always identify the auxiliary verb in the first sentence before you reply.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Agreeing with So and Neither: "So am I" / "Neither do I"
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Comma Rule

If the connector starts the sentence, use a comma.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Connectors: However, Although, While, Before & After
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Visualize the path

Always draw a quick sketch of the movement. If it's a line, use 'along'. If it's a surface, use 'across'.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Prepositions of Movement: Along, Across, Through, Over, Past

重要な語彙 (5)

although despite the fact that enough sufficient however nevertheless movement act of moving auxiliary helping

Real-World Preview

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Review Summary

  • some/any/no/every + thing/one

よくある間違い

Use 'much' for uncountable nouns and 'many' for countable ones.

Wrong: I have too much friends.
正解: I have too many friends.

Avoid double negatives in English.

Wrong: I don't go there no more.
正解: I don't go there anymore.

Third-person singular requires 'doesn't'.

Wrong: He don't like it.
正解: He doesn't like it.

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Next Steps

Congratulations on finishing Level A2! You have worked incredibly hard, and your English is now ready for the next level.

Write a journal entry

クイック練習 (10)

Fill in the blank.

The bus arrived ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: on time
Buses are scheduled.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Confusing Phrases: On Time vs. In Time / At the End vs. In the End

Fill in the blank.

___ is knocking at the door.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Someone
Affirmative statement.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Indefinite Pronouns: Something, Anything, Nothing, Everyone

Fix the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Everyone are happy.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Everyone is happy
Singular verb.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Indefinite Pronouns: Something, Anything, Nothing, Everyone

Fill in the blank.

___ it was raining, we went out.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Although
Although introduces a contrast clause.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Connectors: However, Although, While, Before & After

Fill in the blank.

___ you like pizza?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Do
You is plural/second person.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Auxiliary Verbs: Do, Be & Have in Questions and Negatives

Fill in the blank.

Who ___ this book written by?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: is
Passive voice.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: A2 Question Forms: Subject Questions & Questions with Prepositions

Choose the best fit.

The bird flew ___ the house.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: over
Birds fly above obstacles.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Prepositions of Movement: Along, Across, Through, Over, Past

Fill in the blank.

___ people like coffee.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Most
General group.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Most, Most of & The Most: Expressing the Largest Amount

Find the error.

Find and fix the mistake:

The flight was in time.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: on time
Flights are scheduled.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Confusing Phrases: On Time vs. In Time / At the End vs. In the End

Fill in the blank.

I will call you ___ I arrive.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: after
After indicates time.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Connectors: However, Although, While, Before & After

Score: /10

よくある質問 (6)

It refers to the group as a single unit.
No, that is a double negative.
Usually no. 'Too' implies a negative result. Use 'very' instead.
No, 'money' is uncountable. Use 'much'.
No, you must match the auxiliary verb.
Use 'do/does/did'.