[DAY 1] Kuasai 60 Skill dalam 18 Hari (Skill 1-5)

Pejuang TPA
27 Jan 202219:35

Summary

TLDRIn this TOEFL preparation video, the instructor introduces the first day of a series focused on mastering 60 skills for TOEFL structure questions in 18 days. Day 1 covers five key skills, including understanding sentences with one clause, the importance of having a subject and verb, avoiding common errors with prepositions, appositive phrases, present participles, and past participles. The material is based on the Longman Complete Course for TOEFL Test. The video encourages viewers to subscribe and engage with the content, while promising to continue with more skills in upcoming sessions.

Takeaways

  • 😀 Skill 1: Ensure every sentence has a subject and a verb to avoid common errors in TOEFL structure questions.
  • 😀 Skill 2: Be careful with the object of prepositions, as they can sometimes be misinterpreted as subjects in TOEFL sentences.
  • 😀 Skill 3: An appositive phrase is a noun that renames another noun in a sentence. Removing it should leave a grammatically correct sentence.
  • 😀 Skill 4: Pay attention to present participles, as they can either be part of a verb or function as adjectives in sentences.
  • 😀 Skill 5: Be cautious with past participles; they can serve as adjectives or parts of a verb and should be carefully placed in the sentence structure.
  • 😀 Skill 6: A sentence can be misinterpreted if it has extra subjects or verbs, leading to confusion in TOEFL questions.
  • 😀 Skill 7: In TOEFL structure questions, carefully analyze the subject and verb agreement to avoid common mistakes related to plural or singular subjects.
  • 😀 Skill 8: The importance of proper placement of commas when using appositive phrases to clarify the subject of a sentence.
  • 😀 Skill 9: Correct use of prepositions like 'after', 'for', and 'with' ensures proper sentence structure and avoids ambiguity in TOEFL questions.
  • 😀 Skill 10: Instructing students to be mindful of verb tense and form (present participle or past participle) ensures accuracy in TOEFL responses.

Q & A

  • What is the main focus of the TOEFL series introduced in the video?

    -The main focus of the TOEFL series is to help viewers master 60 skills for answering structure questions on the TOEFL test in just 18 days.

  • What does the first skill in the series emphasize?

    -The first skill emphasizes ensuring that sentences have both a subject and a verb. This is crucial to avoid incomplete sentences in TOEFL structure questions.

  • What is the issue with answer choices A and B in the first example question?

    -Answer choices A and B are incorrect because they do not provide a subject, which is necessary for the sentence to be complete.

  • Why is answer choice C the correct one in the first example question?

    -Answer choice C is correct because 'traffic' is a singular subject that matches the singular verb 'is,' making the sentence grammatically correct.

  • What is the main lesson of the second skill regarding prepositions?

    -The second skill teaches to be careful with objects of prepositions, as they can sometimes be misinterpreted as the subject of the sentence.

  • What was wrong with the sentence 'with his friend blablabla found the movie theater'?

    -The sentence is missing a subject, and 'friend' is an object of the preposition 'with,' not the subject. The correct answer should provide a subject to make the sentence complete.

  • What does the third skill teach about appositives?

    -The third skill highlights the importance of recognizing appositives, which are noun phrases that can be misinterpreted as subjects if not properly identified.

  • In the example with 'George attending the lecture,' why is 'my friend George' the correct subject?

    -'My friend George' is the correct subject because 'George' alone is an appositive, and the sentence requires a complete subject for clarity.

  • What is the role of a present participle in a sentence, as discussed in skill 4?

    -A present participle, typically ending in -ing, can function as part of the verb or as an adjective, and it's important to distinguish between the two to avoid grammatical errors in TOEFL structure questions.

  • What mistake might candidates make with sentences that contain present participles?

    -Candidates might mistakenly identify a present participle as the verb of the sentence when it is actually functioning as an adjective, leading to incorrect answers in the TOEFL test.

  • Why is the sentence 'detective blablabla melt the post office' incorrect in the example?

    -The sentence is incorrect because 'melt' is used as an adjective and doesn't require a helping verb like 'will.' The correct sentence uses 'detective' as the subject and 'will arrive' as the verb.

  • What is the key takeaway from the fifth skill regarding past participles?

    -The fifth skill advises caution with past participles, as they can function as part of a verb or as adjectives, and it's crucial to identify their role in a sentence correctly.

  • How does the speaker emphasize the importance of structure in TOEFL test sentences?

    -The speaker emphasizes that understanding the correct structure—subject-verb agreement, proper use of prepositions, appositives, and participles—is essential for answering TOEFL structure questions accurately.

  • What does the speaker encourage viewers to do at the end of the video?

    -At the end of the video, the speaker encourages viewers to subscribe to the TPA fighter channel, like, comment, and share the videos, and activate notifications for future lessons.

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