Pembahasan Soal Composing Skill - Correct sentence #1

Summary

In this video, Geo Satriani provides a detailed explanation of the 'Correct Sentence' section of the Acep English test, focusing on strategies for tackling part C of the composing skills. Geo discusses how to approach questions efficiently by analyzing sentence structures and eliminating incorrect options. Through several example questions, viewers learn how to spot grammatical errors, compare choices, and understand key grammar rules such as passive voice and subject-verb agreement. The video aims to help students improve their accuracy and speed in the test while offering valuable tips for mastering the correct sentence format.

Takeaways

• 😀 Understand the format of the 'Correct Sentence' section: You are given four options (A, B, C, D) and must choose the grammatically correct one.
• 😀 Pay close attention to key grammatical elements like articles, prepositions, and auxiliary verbs (e.g., 'to be') when analyzing options.
• 😀 Compare options in pairs to identify which is grammatically incorrect. This helps eliminate the need to read the entire sentence.
• 😀 Passive voice construction: Ensure the correct use of auxiliary verbs such as 'are' when forming passive sentences (e.g., 'are determined by').
• 😀 Word order is important—ensure adjectives are placed before nouns (e.g., 'first female', not 'female first').
• 😀 Ensure proper verb tense usage based on the context (e.g., use 'changed' instead of 'changes' when referring to past events).
• 😀 Eliminate clearly incorrect options quickly, such as those that contain subject-verb agreement issues or incomplete phrases.
• 😀 Pay attention to the structure of prepositional phrases after verbs (e.g., 'after receiving' instead of 'after receive').
• 😀 The order of noun and adjective is critical in 'Correct Sentence' questions—ensure they are used in the correct sequence.
• 😀 Practice is essential: The more familiar you are with common grammatical issues, the faster and more accurately you can answer questions.

Q & A

What is the focus of this video?

The focus of this video is on the 'Correct Sentence' section of the 'Composing Skill' part of the Acep exam preparation. It provides strategies and examples for answering this type of question.

What does a 'Correct Sentence' question involve?

'Correct Sentence' questions involve choosing the grammatically correct option from four similar-sounding sentences. There is no full question, just a set of options, and you need to select the one with the correct grammar.

How should students approach the 'Correct Sentence' questions?

Students should compare the four options quickly, looking for small grammatical differences such as verb forms, articles, or prepositions. The goal is to identify which one is grammatically correct by eliminating the wrong choices.

What is the main strategy for solving 'Correct Sentence' questions efficiently?

The main strategy is to read the choices word by word or phrase by phrase, starting from the beginning of each option. Look for differences in grammar, and when a difference is found, analyze which one is correct.

Why is it important to be detailed and precise when answering 'Correct Sentence' questions?

Precision is key because the options are often very similar, with only small grammatical differences. Without attention to detail, it's easy to make mistakes, such as missing a small error in verb tense, preposition usage, or word order.

What mistake does the option with 'becoming' in Soal 2 represent?

The mistake in the option with 'becoming' is that it is incorrectly used after the verb 'became.' In this case, 'became' should be followed by a past participle, not a verb in its -ing form.

What is the correct order of adjectives and nouns in English, as explained in Soal 2?

In English, adjectives should precede the noun they modify. In Soal 2, the correct structure is 'The first female presidential candidate,' where 'female' (adjective) precedes 'candidate' (noun).

Why is the option with 'after receive' in Soal 3 incorrect?

The option 'after receive' is incorrect because 'after' is a preposition, and when a preposition is followed by a verb, the verb must be in its gerund form (verb + ing). Therefore, 'after receiving' is the correct choice.

What is the grammatical issue with the word order in Soal 4, option A?

In option A of Soal 4, the word order 'the phenomenon called acid rain' is correct, but the structure 'the called acid rain phenomenon' is incorrect because adjectives (like 'acid') should precede the noun, not follow it in this context.

What role do articles and determiners play in 'Correct Sentence' questions?

Articles and determiners are crucial for ensuring the sentence is grammatically correct. In 'Correct Sentence' questions, mistakes often occur when articles (like 'a' or 'the') are missing or incorrectly used with countable nouns.