Lesson 20
Today’s lesson is 274 words.
Greetings
Good morning, everyone! How are you guys doing today?
Alternative ways to ask how you're doing:
| What have you been up to? | How's it going? | How have you been? |
|---|---|---|
| What's up? | How are things going? | How's life? |
| What's new? | How are you holding up? | How's everything? |
News
According to a recent poll, 68% of Americans agree with how President Biden is handling the coronavirus pandemic.
“According to” is a very common phrase in English.
Examples:
According to the research, soda is bad for you.
According to the witness’s testimony, the man murdered his friend.
According to the weatherman, it will snow on Friday!
The “White House” is the name of the President’s home in Washington, DC.
In an interview with Oprah, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle discussed their experience in the British Monarchy.
At least 20 million people watched the interview live on Sunday.
Grammar Tips
When to use “the” in English:
First off, the word "the" is frequently pronounced two different ways: it can be pronounced "thuh" or "thee". Typically, we will incorporate the definite article "the" when talking about specific nouns, or when the noun names the only one (or one) of a kind.For example:New York is the largest city. (We’re talking about a specific city that is one-of-a-kind)
In the Bible, Adam was the first man, and Eve was the first woman. (They were THE first people)
The dog bit me. (We’re referring to a specific dog that did something).
For non-specific nouns or general nouns, you would eliminate “the”:
Below are common examples:
I eat breakfast. She cooks lunch. << Meals don’t require “the”.
I play volleyball and tennis. << Sports don’t require “the”.
I am studying mathematics and science. << Subjects don’t require “the”.
Quiz Recap!
Writing Prompt
Prompts: Do you agree with how your government is handling the pandemic in your country? Why or why not?
Class Discussion
What did you think of today’s lesson? Did you learn any new vocabulary? Do you have grammar questions? Let us know below!