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

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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

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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

Choose the correct word.

___ knows the secret.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Nobody
Subject usage.

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

Fill in the blank.

___ of the book, he dies.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: At the end
Specific point in a book.

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

Choose the correct preposition.

He ran ___ the field.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: across
Fields are surfaces.

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

Fix the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

You are like tea?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Do you like tea?
Use do for action verbs.

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

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

Choose the correct phrase.

I finished the report ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: in time
You finish before a deadline.

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

Fix the error.

Find and fix the mistake:

I don't no longer like him.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Both are correct.
Both are valid alternatives.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: No Longer & Not Anymore: Talking About Things That Have Stopped

Complete the sentence.

A: I'm tired. B: So ___ I.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: am
Match the verb 'am'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Agreeing with So and Neither: "So am I" / "Neither do I"

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'.