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Part 5 - Grammar - Lesson 1 - Word Choice

The document provides a lesson on grammar related to word choice. It discusses countable vs uncountable nouns, use of some/any, so/such, too/enough, no/none, either/neither/both, ever/never, and most/the most/almost/mostly. Examples are provided for each grammar point to illustrate proper usage. The lesson concludes with a short practice assessing understanding of the word choice concepts covered.

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Part 5 - Grammar - Lesson 1 - Word Choice

The document provides a lesson on grammar related to word choice. It discusses countable vs uncountable nouns, use of some/any, so/such, too/enough, no/none, either/neither/both, ever/never, and most/the most/almost/mostly. Examples are provided for each grammar point to illustrate proper usage. The lesson concludes with a short practice assessing understanding of the word choice concepts covered.

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Part 5 - Grammar

=> 75 minutes
Grammar
Vocabulary
Step 1
1. When I got home, I was - meaning of the whole
_____ tired that I fell asleep sentence
immediately.
(A) such
(B) such a
(C) so
(D) too
1. When I got home, Step 2
I was _____ tired - missing word / phrase.
that I fell asleep - Parts of speech (a noun, verb,
immediately. adjective, etc.).
(A) such - words that come before and after
(B) such a the blank.
(C) so
(D) too
1. When I got home, Step 3
I was _____ tired - answer choices => part of speech
that I fell asleep and meaning
immediately. - Eliminate incorrect choices
(A) such - Which one "sounds" right?
(B) such a
(C) so
(D) too
1. When I got home, Step 4
I was _____ tired - Mark your answer.
that I fell asleep
immediately.
(A) such
(B) such a
(C) so
(D) too
Lesson 1
WORD CHOICE
1. Countable nouns (problems, people, etc.) &
Uncountable nouns (time, money, etc.).
There are many / much things we need to do.
I do not have many / much work at the moment.

There are little / few women in senior management.


We have little / few control over the project.
2. Some / Any
Here are some / any tickets for tonight's movie.

I do not have some / any luggage.

I don't think he will have some / any time to speak to


you today.
2. Some / Any
Can I have some / any help, please?

Would you like some / any coffee?

Are there some / any letters for me?

Do you want some / any sugar for your coffee?


3. so/such (+adj / +adj+N)
This is so / such easy (that) it will not take long.

It is so / such an easy task (that) it will not take long.


4. so/too (positive/negative)
That book was so / too interesting.
The wiring is so / too complicated for me to fix.

That test was so / too difficult. (negative, meaning is


the test was really hard and I couldn’t finish it)

That test was so / too difficult. (negative, meaning is


the test was really hard but I finished it)
5. too/enough
The wiring is too / enough complicated for me to fix.

The instructions were clear too / enough for me to


understand.
5. too/enough
Are there enough chairs enough? (sufficient)

They are enough rich enough to buy that place.


6. no/none:
There is no / none ink in this printer.

The printer is out of ink. There is no / none left.


7. either/neither/both
Jenny didn’t go to the park, both / neither/ either did Jane.

Both / Neither / Either Ben nor Max will talk to the other.

This is a good restaurant, it’s not expensive both / neither /


either.
7. either/neither/both
Would you like to eat now or later?
=> Both / Neither / Either is fine.

You can both / neither / either jog or run.

I called two hotels. They are both / neither / either full.


7. either/neither/both
Both / Neither / Either hotel has any vacancies.

I cannot stay at both / neither / either hotel.

I like both / neither / either tea and coffee.


7. either/neither/both
Both / Neither / Either he doesn't know or he doesn't care.

Do you want a cat or a dog? Both / Neither / Either. I want


a snake.

There are good restaurants on both / neither / either sides


of the street.
8. ever/never
That is the best meal I have ever / never had.

I have ever / never had a long vacation.

Have you ever / never gone abroad on business?


8. ever/never
I ever / never saw such a big fish before.

I haven't ever / never been here before.


8. ever/never
Nobody has ever / never bought my paintings before.

We hardly ever / never go to the cinema.

She barely ever / never replies to my emails.


8. ever/never
She was working harder than ever / never.

If you ever / never want a job, let me know.

I'll ever / never ever / never come here again!


8. ever/never
He's as kind as ever / never. (=as always)

I've loved London ever / never since I was a child.


(continuously since that time)

The prince and princess lived happily ever / never after.


(for the rest of one’s life)
9. Most/the most/almost/mostly
Most / The most / Almost / Mostly workers have lunch in
the cafeteria. (=the majority of)

Of all my hobbies, I like reading most / the most / almost.

Most / the most / almost all the employees have a pension.


(= nearly)
9. Most/the most/almost/mostly
I am most / the most / almost / mostly interested in the
history of the house. (=mainly)

It was most / the most / almost / mostly six o'clock when


he left.

Which of you earns most / the most / almost / mostly


money?
9. Most/the most/almost/mostly

*most/most of the:
Most desserts are sweet. (Desserts in general)

The food at the party was delicious. He’d made most of


the desserts himself. (A specific set of desserts at the party)
Lesson 1
WORD CHOICE
Practice
1. When I got home, I was _____ tired that I fell
asleep immediately.
(A) such + Noun (phrase) + that
(B) such a
(C) so + adjective (tired) + that.
(D) too
2. Susan looked for a place to park her car, but
there were _____ spaces left.
(A) none
(B) no + Noun
(C) not
(D) nothing
3. Would you like _____ assistance with your
bags?
(A) some
(B) ever
(C) little
(D) much
4. There are not _____ people to do all this work.
(A) no
(B) enough + countable Noun
(C) much + uncountable Noun
(D) too + adj/adv
5. Very _____ time is available to resolve this
problem.
(A) short
(B) few + countable Noun
(C) less
(D) little + uncountable Noun
6. Did you take _____ photographs when you
were on vacation?
(A) almost = nearly
(B) much + uncountable Noun
(C) many + countable Noun
(D) most = the majority of
7. _____ manufacturing companies are having
difficulty at the moment.
(A) The most superlative
(B) Most = the majority of
(C) Much + uncountable Noun
(D) Almost = nearly
8. James and Bill _____ started working here
after high school.
(A) both
(B) either
(C) neither
(D) ever
9. We sent several e-mails, but we _____ got a
reply.
(A) no
(B) never
(C) almost
(D) either
10. We do not have _____ time to waste.
(A) no
(B) few
(C) little
(D) any

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