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- Basic English Grammar 3rd Ed - Kalyananan

UNIT "1 – 7"  OVERVIEW

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CHAPTER 1 Using Be

Overview

This chapter presents very simple sentences for near-beginners. The assumption is that all

students of this textbook can read words in English and that the teacher can both model and

monitor good spoken and written English.

The purpose of the lessons in Chapter 1 is to give learners basic phrases for exchanging

information with other speakers of English. Thus, they begin by getting acquainted with each

other. Then the text presents simple statements of definition and description and introduces a

basic vocabulary of nouns and adjectives. Negative verb phrases and contractions are also

presented early so that learners get plenty of practice with them throughout the course. A few

prepositions of place are also illustrated and practiced.

CHAPTER 2 Using Be and Have

Overview

This chapter continues the study of forms of the verb be. Short questions and answers are

introduced, followed by the use of have and has. Possessive adjectives build on the discussion of

subject pronouns in Chapter 1. Demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those) complete the

chapter.

CHAPTER 3 Using the Simple Present

Overview

This chapter focuses on the simple present tense. Many languages do not have the variety of

verb tenses that English employs, so learners must adjust their assumptions about the

relationships between real time and the meanings of verb tenses. The simple present tense, the

subject of Chapter 3, is used in talking or writing about repeated, habitual activities. Its main

complication is the addition of -s to a verb whose subject is a singular noun or she/he/it. Final -s

has variations in spelling and pronunciation which are presented in this chapter. Negative and

question forms of the simple present tense (including questions with where, when, and what time)

are also introduced. The chapter concludes with a summary of information questions with be

and do.

CHAPTER 4 Using the Present Progressive

Overview

Chapter 4 introduces the present progressive (or present continuous). This verb form is used

mainly to describe temporary situations at the moment of speaking. Because it adds -ing to the

verb, some attention is given to spelling. Questions and negative forms are introduced, and the

difference between the meanings and uses of simple and progressive present verbs is pointed out

and practiced. Next, students are introduced to common uses of the simple present to express

needs, wants, likes, and thoughts.

CHAPTER 5 Talking About the Present

Overview

This chapter focuses on ways to talk about the present. It begins by showing how to use it _ be

to talk about time and weather, and there _ be for descriptions. Two sections on prepositions of

place follow. Common uses of the simple present to express needs, wants, and likes expand

students’ ability to talk about the present. Several pages of review for this chapter and previous

ones complete the unit.

CHAPTER 6 Nouns and Pronouns

Overview

This chapter begins with the basic parts of a simple sentence, leading students to identify the

parts with the traditional grammatical terms “subject,” “verb,” “object,” “preposition,” and

“object of a preposition.” These terms are used in the charts and exercises in the rest of the

student book. The basic notions of countability and plurality are introduced, as well as some

commonly used irregular forms.

CHAPTER 7 Count and Noncount Nouns

Overview

The basic notions of countability and plurality are introduced in this chapter as well as several

elements of noun phrases, including adjectives, articles, and phrases of measurement. Questions

and negatives with some and any complete the chapter.

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