I believe that
all of us are a little nervous for the upcoming exam. I am trying to decide if
this week was more of a comforting week or a stressful one. It was comforting
in the sense that we had a lot of review and practice for the exam.
However, it was a stressful week because I saw that I still do not fully
comprehend all the grammar rules. English
has never been my strong point; therefore, all the nit-picky rules are a big
challenge for me. Although this class will be a huge challenge for me in the
grammar aspect, I am excited because I know that it is something that will make
a big difference throughout my life.
Something I learned
this week that I have always struggled with is the difference between the words
‘lie’ and ‘lay.’ In our textbook, I learned that there really is a difference; before
I always thought they were the same thing! We use the word ‘lie’ when we refer to reclining something or somebody, and the word ‘lay’ when we refer to setting
down an object. Two examples would be: (1) I am tired, I think I will lie down. (2) Can you please lay my book on that table?
With steps like
this, one-by-one, I will slowly master an understanding of English grammar.
Derek-
ReplyDeleteThese rules are rough. For me, the difficult arises from understanding the rule when it is explained to me, but not being able to apply it in practice (i.e. the test). Because I understand it in the book and during reviews, I get this false sense of security that leads me to feel more prepared than I am. Hope the test goes well for you!