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Jossue Esaú Castruita Montelongo. 4°D

Ingles IV

Lic. María Luisa Camacho Arguijo.

Monday 12th, June, 2023

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Page 5 a 10............ P2

Page 10 a 13............ P3

Page 14............Conclucion and

references

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Introduction
The three degrees of adjectives are positive, comparative, and superlative. These degrees
allow us to describe and compare qualities in a precise and effective manner. The positive
degree is used to express a basic quality of a noun, without making any comparisons. The
comparative degree is employed when we want to establish a comparison between two
things or people, and can be of two types: comparative of superiority (more/less +
adjective + than) or comparative of equality (as + adjective + as). Lastly, the superlative
degree is used to highlight that something or someone possesses a quality to the highest
possible degree, and is formed by adding the suffix "-est" to the adjective (or using "most"
before the adjective for some irregular cases).

In addition to adjectives, there are modal adverbs, which modify verbs, adjectives, or
other adverbs to express the manner or way in which an action occurs. Modal adverbs
include words like "gently," "quickly," "carefully," among others. These adverbs are useful
in providing additional information about how an action is performed.

Moreover, correlative conjunctions are pairs of words that are used together to connect
similar elements in a sentence. Examples of correlative conjunctions include "both...and,"
"either...or," "neither...nor," and "not only...but also." These conjunctions establish a
logical relationship between two elements or ideas in a sentence.

In English, it is also common to use intensifiers to emphasize or intensify the meaning of

an adjective or adverb. Intensifiers include words such as "very," "extremely," "totally,"
among others. These words add greater emphasis to the adjective or adverb they modify,
allowing us to express our opinions or emotions more strongly.

Tag questions are linguistic structures used to form short questions at the end of a
statement or interrogative sentence. These questions seek confirmation or request the
listener's opinion or response. For example, "You like coffee, don't you?" or "He didn't go to
the party, did he?" Tag questions are a common way to initiate a conversation or request
confirmation of information.

When expressing preferences in English, we use specific structures and phrases. Some
common examples include "I prefer," "I would rather," "I like better," among others. These
constructions allow us to indicate our personal preferences in different situations and
contexts.

Lastly, gerunds and infinitives are verb forms used in different ways in English. Gerunds
are verbs ending in "-ing" and function as nouns in a sentence. For example, "Swimming is
my favorite hobby." On the other hand, infinitives are the base form of a verb and are
used after certain verbs, adjectives, or nouns. For example, "I want to learn French."
Gerunds and infinitives are fundamental to the structure and fluency of the English
language.

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 Degree of an adjetive

 Modal adverbs

 Correlative conjunction

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  Intensifiers

 Tag questions

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 Expressing preferences

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  Geunds and infinitive

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Conclusion:

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In conclusion, by understanding the three degrees of adjectives (positive, comparative, and
superlative), modal adverbs, correlative conjunctions, intensifiers, tag questions, expressing
preferences, and the use of gerunds and infinitives, we have gained important linguistic tools
for describing, comparing, and expressing preferences in English.

These grammatical concepts allow us to expand our ability to communicate precisely and
effectively in various contexts. Mastering the degrees of adjectives enables us to better
express the qualities of people, objects, or situations. Modal adverbs provide us with the
ability to describe how an action occurs in more detail. Correlative conjunctions help us
connect ideas and establish logical relationships in our sentences.

Furthermore, intensifiers allow us to emphasize our opinions and emotions more strongly,
while tag questions make it easier for us to initiate conversations and obtain confirmation of
information. When expressing preferences, we use specific structures to communicate our
personal choices. Lastly, gerunds and infinitives broaden our range of verbal options by
allowing us to use verbs as nouns or after certain verbs, adjectives, and nouns.

Collectively, these grammatical aspects provide us with a solid foundation to develop our
proficiency in the English language and communicate with greater fluency and precision.
Through practice and continuous use of these grammatical structures, we will be able to
express ourselves more effectively and expand our ability to communicate in various
situations and contexts.

References:

https://porprofesparaprofes.com/product/expressing-preferences-flashcards-poster/

https://chat.openai.com/c/6ef95f0a-b9ec-41b7-901b-f8b9172bb56b

https://salondeidiomas.es/adverbios-intensificadores-ingles/

https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/gerunds-and-infinitives.html

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