4.3 Word Classes

• differentiate classifiers, adverbs and conjunctions in various contexts
• employ adverbs, conjunctions and classifiers accurately for effective communication
• exhibit a positive attitude towards using correct grammar in everyday communication

“What strategies can you use to apply grammar correctly in day- to-day communication?”

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1. The classifier 张 in bookings
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   Identify and use the classifier 张 with tickets and other flat objects.
2. The classifier 套 for sets and suites
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   Identify and use the classifier 套 with sets, suites and packages.
3. The classifier 间 and other classifiers for bookings
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   Use the classifier 间 and the classifiers 家, 位, 份, 趟, 辆 in booking contexts.
4. The adverb of time 已经
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   Use the adverb 已经 to say that something has already happened and form its negative with 还没.
5. The conjunction 还是 in questions of choice
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Use 还是 to ask a question that offers a choice.
6. The conjunction 或者 in statements
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   Use 或者 to state alternatives and distinguish it from 还是.
7. Rewriting jumbled sentences and translating with the target grammar
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Rewrite jumbled sentences in the correct order using the target adverbs, classifiers and conjunctions and translate sentences from English to Chinese.
8. Sequence words 先…再…然后… and reflection on the grammar
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Use 先…再…然后… to tell the steps of a booking experience, reflect on strengths and challenges with the target grammar and answer the key inquiry question.