FROM GRAMMAR TO WRITING

PART 1 Editing Advice

1. Don’t use to after a modal.

I should to buy a new computer. 2. Don’t forget to for an infinitive. to

Do you like shop?^

to

It’s important save your receipt.^ 3. Use the base form in an infinitive. find

I tried to found a good price. 4. Don’t forget it in certain expressions. It’s

Is important to be a careful shopper.

5. Use to, not for, to show purpose. to

I went online for compare prices.

6. Use the object pronoun and an infinitive after want, expect, need, ask, etc. him to

I want that he explain the product to me. 7. Don’t use you with an imperative. You bring a list to the grocery store. Bring

PART 2 Editing Practice

Read the following email to a friend. Some of the shaded words and phrases have mistakes. Find the mistakes and correct them. If the shaded words are correct, write C.

Hi Dave,

Recently I bought a new tablet, and I wanted to got the best price. Now you want I help you

buy a new TV.

I want you be a good shopper. First, do the research. Is important to compare prices at different stores.

Buy the Sunday newspaper for look at ads.

You can to look for prices online, too. Remember that if you buy something online, you sometimes

have to pay for shipping, too. Go to the stores and try use the product. It might look good online, but you

need to see it and try it out. It’s not always easy make a decision. But if you follow this advice, you can be a

smart shopper. Let me know if you need help with something else. I’m always happy help you.

When you can help me with my school paper? I want you help me check the grammar.

Take care, Toni

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WRITING TIP

When you present an idea, you should follow it up with a reason and/or example. This makes your writing stronger. Your reason or example can be based on facts or personal experience. In an example response to the first prompt below, the writer uses both a reason and example to support why coupons could help someone save money on groceries. There are a lot of ways to save money. To save money on food, use coupons at the grocery store. You can get a lower price or sometimes get two items for the price of one. Last week, I was able to get two boxes of my favorite cereal for the price of one, so I won’t need to buy cereal again this week.

PART 3 Write

Read the prompts. Choose one and write one paragraph about it. 1. Write advice to a friend who wants to save money. How can your friend save money on food, clothes, and other items? What are some things your friend should not spend money on? 2. Write advice to a friend who wants to have a better experience shopping for food. What is the best time to go grocery shopping? Should your friend always go to the same store? Should your friend take a list? Should your friend go alone?

PART 4 Edit

Reread the Summary of Unit 8 and the editing advice. Edit your writing from Part 3.

UNIT 9

Count and Noncount Nouns Quantity Words and Phrases

People on green mats participate in a large group yoga class in Times Square in New York City, USA.

Healthy Living

Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live. JIM ROHN