Module 6: Civility
Summary: Clubs, Associations and Charities
Key points
- Clubs, associations and charities help the elderly, the poor, the homeless and disabled people.
- Give your opinion with I think (that), I believe (that), In my opinion + clause.
- Short answers: I think so. / I don’t think so.
- Agree: You’re right / I think so, too. Disagree politely: I’m not sure about that / I don’t agree.
- Words ending in o: go » goes, potato » potatoes, but photo » photos, radio » radios.
Rules to remember
Opinion + clause
I think that school clubs are useful. In my opinion, the elderly need company.
Short answers
Is volunteering useful? – I think so. / I don’t think so.
Spelling with -es
Verbs ending in o and nouns ending in consonant + o take -es: does, goes, heroes, tomatoes.
Spelling with -s
Exceptions (photos, pianos, kilos) and vowel + o (radios, videos, zoos).
How to do it
- Choose one opinion expression.
- Add a full clause (subject + verb).
- Give a reason with because.
Example
I believe that every town needs a centre for disabled people because they deserve an active life.
Common mistakes
- *In my opinion, I think…* » use only one expression.
- *I think yes* » I think so.
- *photoes* » photos; *gos* » goes.
Key words
Summary written by سكولار for quick revision: it does not replace the lesson and its exercises.