Twelve Lessons In Basic English by Efzal Anware Mufti

Twelve Lessons in Basic English by Efzal Anwar Mufti is a foundational English grammar book designed for beginners to build strong language skills through structured and straightforward lessons. The book is widely used for improving English proficiency, particularly among students and non-native speakers.

Overview of the Book

• Purpose: Provides a step-by-step approach to understanding basic English grammar and usage.
• Audience: Beginners, students preparing for exams, and individuals aiming to enhance their English for academic or professional purposes.
• Content: Covers essential grammar topics, vocabulary building, and sentence structuring techniques.

Key Lessons

1. Parts of Speech

   • Explanation of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.
   • Exercises to identify and use parts of speech correctly.

2. Sentence Structure

   • Understanding subject, predicate, and object.
   • Types of sentences: declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory.

3. Tenses

   • Introduction to present, past, and future tenses.
   • How to form and use tenses effectively in sentences.

4. Articles and Determiners

   • Use of 'a,' 'an,' and 'the.'
   • Rules for choosing the correct article.

5. Prepositions

   • Commonly used prepositions and their correct usage.
   • Practice exercises for prepositional phrases.

6. Active and Passive Voice

   • Transforming active sentences into passive ones and vice versa.
   • Key rules and examples.

7. Direct and Indirect Speech

   • Converting spoken language into reported speech.
   • Special rules for different tenses and modals.

8. Vocabulary Building

   • Techniques for expanding word knowledge.
   • Synonyms, antonyms, and word formation.

9. Punctuation

   • Rules for commas, periods, colons, semicolons, and quotation marks.
   • Importance of punctuation in meaning clarity.

10. Common Errors in English

    • Identification and correction of typical grammatical mistakes.
    • Tips for avoiding errors in writing and speaking.

11. Writing Skills

    • Structuring paragraphs and essays.
    • Formal vs. informal writing styles.

12. Reading Comprehension

    • Strategies for understanding and analyzing written texts.
    • Practice passages with questions.

Why This Book Is Valuable

• Beginner-Friendly: Concepts are explained in a simple and clear manner.
• Practice-Oriented: Each lesson includes exercises to reinforce learning.
• Comprehensive: Covers all fundamental aspects of English grammar and usage.
• Real-Life Applications: Emphasizes skills applicable in daily communication, academics, and professional settings.

Conclusion

Twelve Lessons in Basic English by Efzal Anwar Mufti is an excellent resource for anyone looking to start their English language learning journey. Its structured lessons, practical exercises, and focus on foundational concepts make it an essential tool for building confidence and proficiency in English

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Writer                 ✤              Efzal Anware Mufti
Publishers           ✤             QAUMI KUTUB KHANA