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The document outlines a lesson plan for a Technical English module focusing on modifiers. It defines modifiers and categorizes them into types such as adjectives, adverbs, phrases, and clauses, providing examples for each type. The pedagogical objective is for students to accurately identify and use these modifiers to enhance their written and spoken English.

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Modifiers

The document outlines a lesson plan for a Technical English module focusing on modifiers. It defines modifiers and categorizes them into types such as adjectives, adverbs, phrases, and clauses, providing examples for each type. The pedagogical objective is for students to accurately identify and use these modifiers to enhance their written and spoken English.

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University of Algiers Didouche Mourad.

Speciality : Technical English.

Module : Grammar.

Title : Modifiers

Pedagogical Objective:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify and use different
types of modifiers (adjectives, adverbs, phrases, and clauses) accurately in
written and spoken English to add detail, clarify meaning, and improve
sentence structure.

The definition of a modifier


A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that adds more detail to another word in
a sentence. It helps to describe, limit, or clarify the meaning of that word.
Modifiers usually give extra information about nouns (like adjectives) or verbs
(like adverbs), making the meaning more exact or specific.
Types of modifiers :
Adjective Modifiers (describe nouns) :

The nervous student waited outside the office.

• She wore a graceful gown to the event.


• It was a humid afternoon.
• He is a generous mentor.
2. Adverb Modifiers (describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs)

• She rapidly typed the message.


• He spoke politely to the visitors.
• They walked extremely slowly after the injury.
• The explanation was fairly simple.

3. Prepositional Phrase Modifiers :

• The phone on the counter kept ringing.


• We strolled along the quiet street.
• The documents in the drawer are confidential.

4. Infinitive Phrase Modifiers :

• He plans to improve his presentation skills.


• She needs to submit the application by Friday.
• They joined the club to meet new people.

5-Appositive Modifiers :

• My cousin, an experienced photographer, took amazing pictures.


• Mr. Lee, a respected author, gave a talk at the library.
• Paris, a popular tourist destination, attracts millions each year.

6-Phrase Modifiers :

• The man with the suitcase left early.


• She wore a dress made of silk.
• He spoke with great passion.
• The cat under the table is sleeping.
• They ran toward the exit.

7-Clause Modifiers :

• The boy who sits near me is friendly.


• I’ll help you when I finish my work.
• The car that she drives is electric.
• Although it was late, they kept talking.
• She smiled because she was proud.

Prof : Bensalah.S

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