This Book Covers The Following Topics: 1. Agreeing Or Disagreeing In English A. Agreeing In English B. Disagreeing In English 2. Agreements and Disagreements With Statements A1. Affirmative Addition to Affirmative Remarks - I A2. Affirmative Addition to Affirmative Remarks – II (Agreement with Affirmative Remarks) B1. Negative Addition to Negative Remarks - I B2. Negative Addition to Negative Remarks - II (Agreement with Negative Remarks) C1. Negative Addition to Affirmative Remarks - I C2. Negative Addition to Affirmative Remarks - II (Disagreement with Affirmative Remarks) D1. Affirmative Addition to Negative Remarks - I D2. Affirmative Addition to Negative Remarks - II (Disagreement with Negative Remarks) Exercises: 1(A) and 1(B) Exercises: 2(A) and 2(B) Sample This: 1. Agreeing Or Disagreeing In English A. Agreeing In English Expressions to show agreement: Absolutely! Exactly! I agree entirely. I agree to some extent. I agree with you entirely. I agree with you in part/principle. I agree with you up to a point. I am of the same opinion. I assume so. I believe so. I completely agree (with you). I couldn't agree more. [used to show total agreement] I see exactly what you mean! I simply must agree with that. I think so. I totally agree! I was just going to say that. It is absolutely clear. Me too! No doubt about it. That seems obvious. That’s exactly what I think. That’s right! That’s true. That's for sure. That's quite true. That's so true. There is no doubt about it. True enough. Yes, I agree! Yes, OK. You are absolutely right. You are right. That's a good point. You could be right. You have a point there. A1. Affirmative Addition to Affirmative Remarks - I (Agreement with Affirmative Remarks - I) PATTERN – 1 USING ‘SAME SUBJECT’ IN AFFIRMATIVE ADDITION STRUCTURE: Yes/So/Of course, etc. + Subject + Verb- ‘Be/Do/Have/Modal’ NOTE: You can also use the phrase “That’s true!” Example 1: Affirmative Remark – She is originally from Britain. Agreement (Affirmative Addition) – Yes, she is. [yes + subject + verb- ‘be’] OR That’s true! Example 2: Affirmative Remark – Authorities are gathering evidence. Agreement (Affirmative Addition) – So, they (= authorities) are. [so + subject + verb- ‘be’] OR That’s true! Example 3: Affirmative Remark – People across the world are taking to yoga and meditation. Agreement (Affirmative Addition) – Yes, they (= people) are. [yes + subject + verb- ‘be’] OR That’s true! Example 4: Affirmative Remark – She was the most studious student of the batch. Agreement (Affirmative Addition) – Of course, she was. [of course + subject + verb- ‘be’] OR That’s true! Example 5: Affirmative Remark – The police were seeking an arrest warrant for a suspect. Agreement (Affirmative Addition) – Yes, they (the police) were. [yes + subject + verb- ‘be’] OR That’s true!

1. Agreeing Or Disagreeing In English - A. Agreeing In English; B. Disagreeing In English - 2. Agreements and Disagreements With Statements -- A. Affirmative Addition to Affirmative Remarks (Agreement with Affirmative Remarks); B. Negative Addition to Negative Remarks (Agreement with Negative Remarks); C. Negative Addition to Affirmative Remarks (Disagreement with Affirmative Remarks); D. Affirmative Addition to Negative Remarks (Disagreement with Negative Remarks)- Exercises - Sample This: - 1. Agreeing Or Disagreeing In English -- A. Agreeing In English -- Expressions to show agreement: Absolutely! Exactly! I agree entirely. I agree to some extent. I agree with you entirely. I agree with you in part/principle. I agree with you up to a point. I am of the same opinion. I assume so. I believe so. I completely agree (with you). I couldn't agree more. [used to show total agreement] I see exactly what you mean! I simply must agree with that. I think so. I totally agree! I was just going to say that. It is absolutely clear. Me too! No doubt about it. That seems obvious. That's exactly what I think. That's right! That's true. That's for sure. That's quite true. That's so true. There is no doubt about it that. True enough. Yes, I agree! Yes, OK. You are absolutely right. You are right. That's a good point. You could be right. You have a point there. -- A1. Affirmative Addition to Affirmative Remarks - I (Agreement with Affirmative Remarks - I) -- PATTERN - 1 -- USING 'SAME SUBJECT' IN AFFIRMATIVE ADDITION -- STRUCTURE: Yes/So/Of course, etc. + Subject + Verb- 'Be/Do/Have/Modal' NOTE: You can also use phrase "That's true!" - Example 1: Affirmative Remark - She is originally from Britain. Agreement (Affirmative Addition) - Yes, she is. [yes ] subject + verb- 'be'] OR That's true! - Example 2: Affirmative Remark - Authorities are gathering evidences. Agreement (Affirmative Addition) - So, they (= authorities) are. [so ] subject + verb- 'be'] OR That's true! - Example 3: Affirmative Remark - People across the world are taking to yoga and meditation. Agreement (Affirmative Addition) - Yes, they (= people) are. [yes ] subject + verb- 'be'] OR That's true! - Example 4: Affirmative Remark - She was the most studious student of the batch. Agreement (Affirmative Addition) - Of course, she was. [of course ] subject + verb- 'be'] OR That's true! Example 5: Affirmative Remark - The police were seeking an arrest warrant for a suspect. Agreement (Affirmative Addition) - Yes, they (the police) were. [yes ] subject + verb- 'be'] OR That's true!

The Way of The Linguist, A language learning odyssey. It is now a cliché that the world is a smaller place. We think nothing of jumping on a plane to travel to another country or continent. The most exotic locations are now destinations for mass tourism. Small business people are dealing across frontiers and language barriers like never before. The Internet brings different languages and cultures to our finger-tips. English, the hybrid language of an island at the western extremity of Europe seems to have an unrivalled position as an international medium of communication. But historically periods of cultural and economic domination have never lasted forever. Do we not lose something by relying on the wide spread use of English rather than discovering other languages and cultures? As citizens of this shrunken world, would we not be better off if we were able to speak a few languages other than our own? The answer is obviously yes. Certainly Steve Kaufmann thinks so, and in his busy life as a diplomat and businessman he managed to learn to speak nine languages fluently and observe first hand some of the dominant cultures of Europe and Asia. Why do not more people do the same? In his book The Way of The Linguist, A language learning odyssey, Steve offers some answers. Steve feels anyone can learn a language if they want to. He points out some of the obstacles that hold people back. Drawing on his adventures in Europe and Asia, as a student and businessman, he describes the rewards that come from knowing languages. He relates his evolution as a language learner, abroad and back in his native Canada and explains the kind of attitude that will enable others to achieve second language fluency. Many people have taken on the challenge of language learning but have been frustrated by their lack of success. This book offers detailed advice on the kind of study practices that will achieve language breakthroughs. Steve has developed a language learning system available online at: www.thelinguist.com.

The bestselling workbook and grammar guide, revised and updated! Hailed as one of the best books around for teaching grammar, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation includes easy-to-understand rules, abundant examples, dozens of reproducible quizzes, and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to middle and high schoolers, college students, ESL students, homeschoolers, and more. This concise, entertaining workbook makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun. This updated 12th edition reflects the latest updates to English usage and grammar, and includes answers to all reproducible quizzes to facilitate self-assessment and learning. Clear and concise, with easy-to-follow explanations, offering "just the facts" on English grammar, punctuation, and usage Fully updated to reflect the latest rules, along with even more quizzes and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar Ideal for students from seventh grade through adulthood in the US and abroad For anyone who wants to understand the major rules and subtle guidelines of English grammar and usage, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation offers comprehensive, straightforward instruction.

A few years ago, a magazine sponsored a contest for the comment most likely to end a conversation. The winning entry? "I teach English grammar." Just throw that line out at a party; everyone around you will clam up or start saying "whom." Why does grammar make everyone so nervous? Probably because English teachers, for decades – no, for centuries – have been making a big deal out of grammar in classrooms, diagramming sentences and drilling the parts of speech, clauses, and verbals into students until they beg for mercy. Happily, you don't have to learn all those technical terms of English grammar – and you certainly don't have to diagram sentences – in order to speak and write correct English. So rest assured – English Grammar For Dummies will probably never make your English teacher's top-ten list of must-read books, because you won't have to diagram a single sentence. What you will discover are fun and easy strategies that can help you when you're faced with such grammatical dilemmas as the choice between "I" and "me," "had gone" and "went," and "who" and "whom." With English Grammar For Dummies, you won't have to memorize a long list of meaningless rules (well, maybe a couple in the punctuation chapter!), because when you understand the reason for a particular word choice, you'll pick the correct word automatically. English Grammar For Dummies covers many other topics as well, such as the following: Verbs, adjectives, and adverbs – oh my! Preposition propositions and pronoun pronouncements Punctuation: The lowdown on periods, commas, colons, and all those other squiggly marks Possession: It's nine-tenths of grammatical law Avoiding those double negative vibes How to spice up really boring sentences (like this one) Top Ten lists on improving your proofreading skills and ways to learn better grammar Just think how improving your speaking and writing skills will help you in everyday situations, such as writing a paper for school, giving a presentation to your company's big wigs, or communicating effectively with your family. You will not only gain the confidence in knowing you're speaking or writing well, but you'll also make a good impression on those around you!

"Conditional sentences” express factual implications, or hypothetical situations and their consequences. There are two clauses in conditional sentences: Dependent clause: Expresses the condition Main clause: Expresses the consequence This Book Covers The Following Topics: What are “Conditional Sentences”? Present Real Conditional Sentences Present Unreal Conditional Sentences Past Real Conditional Sentences Past Unreal Conditional Sentences Future Real Conditional Sentences Future Unreal Conditional Sentences Continuous Forms of Conditional Sentences Mixed Conditional Sentences 'Were To' - Conditional Sentences 'Special Force' - Conditional Sentences 'Wish'- Conditional Sentences 'Miscellaneous' - Conditional Sentences Conditional Sentences: Exercise – 1 Conditional Sentences: Exercise – 2 Summary Sample This: Present Real Conditional Sentences The Present Real Conditional Is Used To Talk About What You Normally Do In Real-Life Situations. STRUCTURE [First Part – If / When + Subject + Present Verb…, Second Part – Simple Present] OR [First Part – Simple Present, Second Part – If / When + Subject + Present Verb…] Whether Use “If” OR “When”? "If" implies - things don’t happen regularly. “When” implies - things happen regularly. If you eat too much fast food, it makes you overweight. Or [It makes you overweight if you eat too much fast food.] If you put salt on salad, they taste nicer. Or [They taste nicer if you put salt on salad.] When I have free time, I often sit in the library. [Regularly] Or [I often sit in the library when I have free time.] MORE EXAMPLES: [First Part – If / When + Subject + Present Verb…, Second Part – Simple Present] If I move to school, I never take my mobile. If you want to be a super-achiever, first recognize your own capabilities. If it melts, it raises the sea level. If something bad happens anywhere, it is natural to be sad. If you heat water, it boils. If the office closes early, we definitely go to the library. If you need help, call me. If I don’t come on time, you are supposed to leave the office. If you feel sleepy, just go to bed. If that isn’t absolute verification, I don’t know what is. If the contractors fail to achieve the target within the specified period, they are liable to pay damages. If you don't get the first good, be content with the second good. [Note: Use of Imperative Sentence] If you are working for something with convictions, you are satisfied. If proper punishment is not awarded to the accused, the faith of the society is shaken in the legal system of the country. [Note: Use of passive voice – is + awarded, and is + shaken] If uranium is bombarded with a neutron, it absorbs some. If a Swedish govt. is interested in such a deal at all, Sweden can negotiate for itself a better deal. If a person is abused repeatedly then that person has the right to object and the right to argue also. If my statement has pained someone then I regret it. If they have done something wrong that doesn’t mean I have also done something wrong. If the refugee cannot afford to pay, she may be refused access to the hospital or have her refugee card confiscated. [First Part – Simple Present, Second Part – If / When + Subject + Present Verb…] I have come to bother you if you don’t mind. We don’t even know if any person by that name exists. Their wages are cut if they do not report for duty on time. You learn a language better if you visit the country where it is spoken. Agency works under pressure if one goes by what the ex-Director says. I apologize if at all the article hurt anyone. Power companies can hike the tariffs if the cost of imported coal rises. Hang me if I am guilty. I meet him if I go there. Butter dissolves if you leave it in sun. Plants die if you don’t water them. Milk goes off if you don’t keep it in a cool place. Ask the officer if you have any problems. I don’t mind if you sit in my cabin. Customers get upset if they are being overcharged. I have no problem if her name is disclosed. They promised to slash power rates if they are elected. Existing laws can be a deterrent if a time-based trial is conducted. Do you mind if I turn on the radio for a while? A death row convict cannot be executed if he is not physically and mentally fit. A student may not be motivated to work hard if a promotion is guaranteed. Many of the deaths can be avoided if bikers wear helmets. I go by taxi when the bus is late.

George Orwell set out ‘to make political writing into an art’, and to a wide extent this aim shaped the future of English literature – his descriptions of authoritarian regimes helped to form a new vocabulary that is fundamental to understanding totalitarianism. While 1984 and Animal Farm are amongst the most popular classic novels in the English language, this new series of Orwell’s essays seeks to bring a wider selection of his writing on politics and literature to a new readership. In Politics and the English Language, the second in the Orwell’s Essays series, Orwell takes aim at the language used in politics, which, he says, ‘is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind’. In an age where the language used in politics is constantly under the microscope, Orwell’s Politics and the English Language is just as relevant today, and gives the reader a vital understanding of the tactics at play. 'A writer who can – and must – be rediscovered with every age.' — Irish Times