4A: Binomials (Vocabulary)
Identify the binomial pair being described.
Refers to a situation where it’s unclear which event happened first—one cannot be determined without the other.
(Hint: It's a classic cause-and-effect dilemma)
Chicken and Egg
Link the information information in two different ways by using the words or phrases.
I went for a walk. I was a bit restless.
(and so, that's why)
And so:
I was a bit restless, and so I went for a walk.
That's why:
I was a bit restless; that's why I went for a walk.
This expression, originating from Shakespeare’s play The Merry Wives of Windsor, means you have endless opportunities and the world is full of possibilities for you. It’s often used to encourage someone to take advantage of their potential and explore all that life has to offer.
What is the phrase?
The World's your Oyster
These are abbreviations where the individual letters are pronounced separately
(e.g., FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigation).
Initialism
What are the 3 Aspects in English language grammar?
Describes something that is inconsistent or unpredictable, where success and failure are mixed.
(Hint: This phrase refers to something that might succeed occasionally, but not always)
Hit and miss
Link the information information in two different ways by using the words or phrases.
A full inspection will be carried out. A large number of complaints have been made.
(Accordingly, due to)
Accordingly:
A large number of complaints have been made, accordingly a full inspection will be carried out.
Due to:
Due to the large number of complaints, a full inspection will be carried out.
It is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function. It can alter a word’s tense, form, or part of speech (e.g., from a noun to a verb).
Suffix
These are abbreviations formed from the initial letters of a phrase and pronounced as a word
(e.g., NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
Acronyms
What aspect in English language grammar that;
Examples:
What are you reading at the moment?
When I arrived, she was still cooking supper.
Continuous Aspect
A phrase meaning there are no excuses or exceptions, and a decision is final.
(Hint: A definitive decision, without room for debate)
No ifs or buts
Link the information information in two different ways by using the words or phrases.
The product was ordered to be taken off the market. It is not safe.
(on the grounds, for this reason)
On the grounds:
The product was ordered to be taken off the market on the grounds that it is not safe.
For this reason:
The product is not safe; for this reason, it was ordered to be taken off the market.
It is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. It often modifies the meaning of the root word to create a new word.
Prefix
Provide 3 acronyms and 3 initialisms that we learned in Unit 4B.
Answers vary
Correct the verb forms in the wrong sentences.
We currently use the bus while our car is being repaired.
We are currently using the bus while our car is being repaired.
What do you mean by the following binomial pairs;
a. Odds and ends
b. First and foremost
c. Cheap and cheerful
Odds and ends: Refers to miscellaneous, small, or scattered items that don’t have much in common or are not part of a larger set.
First and foremost: Refers to something that is the most important or primary aspect of something, above all others.
Cheap and cheerful: Refers to something that is inexpensive yet pleasant, enjoyable, or adequate for its purpose.
Link the information information in two different ways by using the words or phrases.
Clean water is very important. It can greatly reduce infant mortality.
(key factor, role)
Key factor:
Clean water is a key factor in greatly reducing infant mortality.
Role:
Clean water plays a crucial role in greatly reducing infant mortality.
It refers to words or phrases that are imprecise or unclear, making the meaning open to interpretation. It includes expressions like "a few" (quantity), "soon" (time), "somewhere" (place), and "kind of" (degree). Such language is often used when the speaker is unsure, lacks specific details, or prefers to keep the information broad or flexible.
Vague Language
What do these letters stand for;
ETA
USP
USB
POTUS
NASA
AIDS
Unique Selling Price
Universal Serial Bus
President of the United States of America
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
What aspect in English language grammar that;
Examples
I’ve passed my driving test.
I had prepared a lot of questions to ask at the interview.
Perfect Aspect
What is the significance of learning binomial pairs in English language?
Learning binomial pairs in English is significant because they:
What's the significance of using prepositional phrases such as 'in the light of,' 'in view of,' and noun phrases such as 'role' and 'key factor' in the English language?
Using prepositional phrases like "in the light of" and "in view of," along with noun phrases like "role" and "key factor," adds clarity, context, and precision to communication. Together, they enhance clarity, coherence, and logical flow, allowing the speaker or writer to convey meaning effectively.
These are nouns formed from phrasal verbs, which are combinations of a verb and a particle (preposition or adverb). These nouns can be single words or compound nouns (two or more words). They typically represent a specific thing, event, or concept related to the action described by the original phrasal verb.
Phrasal Nouns
breakdown (single word) – a failure or collapse.
Pick-up (compound noun) – the act of collecting something.
Provide 10 acronyms and initialisms in Social Media.
TBH, BTW, LOL,BFF, OMW,OMG, FOMO,AFAIK, IMO,BRB
What's the significance of knowing the three main aspects in English grammar?
It is because they help convey the timing and nature of actions more clearly.
Mastering these aspects allows speakers and writers to express themselves accurately, showing whether an action is completed, ongoing, or habitual, and helps improve clarity, precision, and communication in English.