Grammar Unit 2: Education
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Introduction
This unit focuses on education-related grammar including verb tenses, modals, and expressions used in academic contexts. Mastering these structures will help you discuss educational topics effectively.
Key Topics
• Present Perfect
• Passive Voice
• Modals
Skills
Academic writing
Classroom discussion
Vocabulary
Education terms
Academic phrases
1. Present Perfect Tense
Subject + have/has + past participle
Uses in Education
Experiences:
“I have studied this topic before.”
Recent actions:
“The teacher has just explained this concept.”
Unfinished time:
“We haven’t finished the project yet.”
Time Expressions
2. Passive Voice in Academic Writing
Structure
Basic form:
Object + be + past participle + (by agent)
Example:
“The results were analyzed by the research team.”
Tenses
| Present | Tests are given weekly |
| Past | The lesson was taught yesterday |
| Present Perfect | The project has been completed |
When to Use
• When the action is more important than the doer
• In scientific writing
• When the doer is unknown or obvious
Active to Passive
Active: The teacher explained the rule.
Passive: The rule was explained (by the teacher).
3. Modal Verbs in Education
can, could, may, might, must, should, ought to, shall, will, would
Functions
Permission: “May I go to the library?”
Obligation: “Students must complete the assignment.”
Advice: “You should review your notes.”
Ability: “I can solve this problem.”
Academic Examples
“This theory might explain the phenomenon.”
“Researchers should consider these factors.”
“The results could be interpreted differently.”
“Students must cite their sources properly.”
4. Practice Exercises
Exercise 1: Present Perfect
Complete these sentences about education:
1. I __________ (study) English for five years.
2. The teacher __________ (not/explain) this yet.
Exercise 2: Passive Voice
Rewrite these sentences in passive voice:
1. The students use calculators in math class.
2. The school will announce the results tomorrow.
Discussion Activity
In pairs, discuss these questions using the grammar structures from this lesson:
- What educational experiences have you had that shaped who you are?
- How should technology be used in classrooms?
- What changes could be made to improve education in your school?
