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Examples of common errors that agree with the grammar item taught in the particular lesson
Full-colour Illustrations and Photos
Carefully Graded Exercises
Beautifully Illustrated Poems
Examples of Common Errors
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is a series of multi-level English grammar workbooks for young learners. The series combines informative content that strongly focuses on grammar and vocabulary within an easy-to-understand structure. Each of the workbooks is written to suit the learning needs of a specific age group and ability range. From the early level to the upper level, language skills are developed and practised through clear vocabulary and point-by-point grammar presentations as well as graded exercises.
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1 . This sum is easy but that sum is difficult. 2. These drinks are hot but those drinks are cold. 3. These babies are happy but those babies are sad.
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Exercise 3 1 . Yasmin can ride a bicycle but she cannot ride a scooter. 2. Sherry can play the guitar but she cannot play the drum. 3. She can use a typewriter but she cannot use a computer.
1 . Is this a torch or a lamp? It is a lamp. 2. Is this the front door of the house or the back door? It is the front door of the house. 3. Is this the collar of the shirt or the sleeve? It is the collar of the shirt. 4. Is this a comb or a broom? It is a comb.
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It is a lake. They are scissors. It is a puppy. They are empty. It is clean.
Exercise 3 1. 2. 3. 4.
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It is a hammer. It is a blouse. They are matches. They are wallets.