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

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)

Choose the correct word.

I don't have ___ to wear.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: anything
Negative sentence.

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

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

Choose the correct form.

___ she live here?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Does
She requires does.

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

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.

Would you like ___ to drink?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: something
Offer.

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

Fill in the blank with 'much' or 'many'.

I have too ___ work to do.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: much
Work is uncountable.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Too, Too Much, Too Many & Enough

Find the mistake.

Find and fix the mistake:

A: I can swim. B: Neither can I.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Change Neither to So
Positive statement needs 'So'.

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

Pick the correct sentence.

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I no longer work here.
Correct placement.

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

Find the error.

Find and fix the mistake:

In the end of the road, turn right.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: At the end
Physical location.

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

Find the error.

Find and fix the mistake:

There are too much people here.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: too much
People is countable.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Too, Too Much, Too Many & Enough

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'.