Chapter 1

Mobile Applications (Mobile Apps)

Objectives: Through this chapter, students can enhance their skills for writing good sentences

READING COMPREHENSION
What is a mobile application?

A mobile application, most commonly referred

to as an app, is a type of application software
designed to run on a mobile device, such as a
smartphone or tablet computer. Mobile
applications frequently serve to provide users
with similar services to those accessed on PCs.
Apps are generally small, individual software
units with limited function. This use of app
software was originally popularized by Apple
Inc. and its App Store, which offers thousands
of applications for the iPhone, iPad and iPod
Touch.

a. Read the text. Then answer the questions below:

1. According to the text, what a mobile application is? Mobile application is a type of application
software designed to run on a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet computer.
2. It is implied from the text that in what way Mobile app is similar to PC, and how mobile app
differs from PC? Apps are generally small, individual software units with limited function.
3. What is the purpose of the author to mention Apple Inc. In the text? Because This use of app
software was originally popularized by Apple Inc.

GRAMMAR

a. Look at the text about “What is a mobile application” above. The following sentences have
identical sentence structure, but some of them are not correct. Identify which parts of sentences
below are incorrect.
1. A mobile application, often naming an app, is one of the software applications utilizing for a
mobile device.
2. Mobile application commonly provides users with similar services to those accessed on PCs.
3. Apps, generally identified as small, individual software units, mobile applications have
actually limited functions.
4. The use of the apps was originally popularized by Apple Inc. and its App Store.

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 Writing Simple Sentences

 Some sentences in English have just one subject and verb, and it is very important for us to find the subject and verb in the
 We should be able to do the following in sentences with one subject and verb:
be sure the sentence has a subject and a verb.
be careful of objects of prepositions and appositives when we are looking for the subject.
be careful of present participles and past participles when we are looking for the verb.

In detail, a will be presented in a lecture session.

b. Read the concept of Sentence with one clause in the GRAMMAR PANEL above and listen to a
lecture about 20 rules of S-V Agreement. Then, rewrite the sentence in a with some corrections.
1. A mobile application often naming an app, is one of the software applications utilizing for a
mobile device.
2. Mobile application commonly provides users with similar services to those accessed on PCs.
3. Apps, generally identified as small, individual software units, mobile applications have actually
limited functions.
4. The use of the apps was originally popularized by Apple Inc. and its App Store.

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USERS OF MOB APP:
Most popular Apple App Store categories in May 2018

WRITING

Look at the above figure. Now, write good sentences describing the statistics shown in the graphs.
Here, one sentence is done for you, and you have to make 4 (four) more sentences

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 1. In May 2018, business apps were the second-most popular category. The statistic shows a
share of 9.78 percent of users using business apps.
2. while the popular mobile applications are games category. The statistic shows a share of 24.93
percent of users using games apps.
3. while the unpopular mobile applications are book category. The statistic shows a share of 2.94
percent of users using book apps.
4. while the unpopular 2 mobile applications are health & fitness category. The statistic shows a
share of 3.01 percent of users using health & fitness apps.
5. while the popular 3 mobile applications are education category. The statistic shows a share of 8.49
percent of users using games apps.

MOBILE APPS FOR LEARNING ENGLISH: QUIZLET

Quizlet is the easiest way to practice and master what you’re learning. It helps you to create your
own flashcards and study sets or choose from millions created by other students — it’s up to you.
More than 30 million students study with Quizlet each month. It is the leading education and
flashcard app that makes studying languages, history, vocab and science simple and effective. And it's
free!

PREPARE FOR TASK

Work in pairs, and use one of your mobile phone and then install Quizlet. Practice using the app to
help you recall new vocabulary. Choose any English text and input any new words in your Quizlet. To
know how Quizlet works, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oJk0IBynoU
Now, after watching the tutorial, installed the application in your mobile phone, and practice using it
to improve your vocabulary.

Then, make a list of your experience using the app by following the guided questions listed below.
Remember, you have to write your experience in well structured simple sentences.
In your first set,
1. how many terms or words were you inputted in the app?
10 words

2. what is the name of this set?

quizlet mobile aplication

3. how “learn” section can help users learn vocabulary?

because learn provides vocabulary so we can learn

4. how can “cards” section train users recall the meaning of the words?
by writing vocabulary on the card

5. what can be learned in “write or spell” section?

lots of vocabulary
6. what do users need to do in timed “match” section?
connect the words with the correct sentence

7. what scores in “test” section can tell to the users?

the score given when answering the test questions

 Share the experience using the app with the class or in a small group.

Here are some reviews from the users. Like their review, write your review in the given empty box
below.

Your review is here.

One thing I appreciate about is that Quizlet is a helpful app I can use for studying
before tests and reviewing. One thing I don't like is how Quizlet will not give me the
option of changing a parent/guardian email easily, I love it so much! It works
perfectly for me and I use this to study all the time! I am in shock with this app, and
it helps me study! Everything is awesome here!4 If you are reading my comment to
this app, I'm obviously just blabbing about how good this is! I definitely reccomend
this to everyone who is trying to consentrate on your studies and you could learn a
lot more!
OVER TO YOU

A. Look at the icons, and write 3 sentences to respond the given guided questions.

If this is banned, what people will do to maintain their on line

communication with distance people either individually or in groups?
If the Facebook application is banned, it will affect many things. such as
communicating with other people, selling online, exchanging information. if
banned we can still use other applications such as whatsapp messenger,
instagram and twitter.

People used it most in the past. Write what people could do with this.
This application is a short message service or so-called SMS. all this app can
do is contact other people via messages. This application was used very
often before applications such as whatsapp messenger existed.

This is very popular recently. Write what people like to do with this
This application is the first Instagram created on October 6, 2010. What
people usually do on Instagram is to upload a photo of themselves.
Instagram recently is not very useful because it is a place for social media to
show off.

What has been given to users to help them stay in touch with friends,
colleagues, and relatives?
this application is called whatsapp messenger. this application is very useful
with short message service or sms. This application is useful for
communication with friends, parents, lecturers, and colleagues

At the moment, how each feature in this app is very accommodating to

its users?
this application is called gojek or online motorcycle taxi This
application is useful for motorcycle taxis because it makes it easier
for customers and drivers. lately this application is not useful
because of the lockdown so customer orders are reduced.

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B. Practice using your Quizlet for S-V Agreement (visit https://quizlet.com/6923330/flashcards).
Here are the exercises presented offline. Work on them, as you finished trying to use your Quizlet
and compare the responses you have made. For offline practice, do the following exercises.
C. Visit :https://www.test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-b2/partciple-adjectives. To do the
exercise on line. Here, do the exercise off line and compare the responses you make with the on
line version.
Participles as adjectives (-ed/ -ing)
Choose the correct option for each sentence.

1. Her new girlfriend him to write a 6. I was to accept the job offer. The
new song. His girlfriend was very salary was very
a. inspired/ inspired a. Tempted/ tempting
b. inspiring/inspired b. Tempted/tempted
c. inspire/ inspiring c. Tempting/ tempted
d. inspired/inspiring d. Tempting/tempting
2. We were all because the game was 7. Losing the final was . The players
very were
a. bored/bored a. devastated/ devastating
b. boring/bored b. devastated/ devastated
c. bored/boring c. devastating/ devastated
d. boring/ boring d. devastating/ devastating
 3. Mum me with a cup of chocolate. 8. We were to have Sam at home. He
The chocolate was very is such a boy!
a. comforted/ comforted a. delighted/ delightful
b. comforted/ comforting b. delighted/ delighting
c. comforting/ comforted c. delighting/ delighted
d. comforting/comforting d. delightful/ delighted
4. I was rather by what he said. His 9. Her behavior was really . Her
words were very teacher felt
a. offended/ offending a. Irritated/ irritating
b. offended/ offensive b. Irritated/ irritated
c. offending/ offended c. Irritating/ irritated
d. offending/ offensive d. Irritating/ irritating
5. It me to see my marks at the end of 10.We were totally _ . His words
every term. They are usually very didn’t make any sense to us.
marks. a. Perplexed/ perplexing
a. depressed/ depressed b. Perplexed/ perplexed
b. depresses/depressing c. Perplexing/ perplexed
c. depresses/ depressed d. Perplexing/ perplexing
d. depressed/ depressing

LISTENING AND WRITING

SENTENCES in ENGLISH: SIMPLE, COMPOUND, and COMPLEX

A. Watch the video of a lecture about Simple and Compound Sentence taught by Mr.
GrammarMan123

(visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPqHgg-i1Qo)

1. Make notes while you are watching the lecture.

2. Compare your note with friends next to you.
3. Discuss the concept of simple and compound sentence in a class discussion.

B. As you finish the discussion on Simple and Compound Sentence, now look at the slides below.
Learn how the concept is developed into Complex Sentence and their impacts to writing

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=hWmKnrtlTHU
 1. In group, discuss the concept about Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentence in English
and their impact when adjoining into a paragraph.
2. State which of the following sentences are compound and which are complex? Write
Compound (Cd) or complex (Cx) in the right column.
Sentences Cd/Cx
1. The house was destroyed in the fire, but the whole family was saved. Cd
2. Walking through the wood, he saw a fox that was following him. Cx
Cx
3. If I do not get this job, I will start a business.
Cd
4. He said that he was so disappointed that he would not try again. Cx
5. The men who rule the world with their pens are mightier than those who
rule the world with their swords.
6. The evil that men do lives after them. Cx
7. All that glitters is not gold. Cx
cd
8. Neither the color nor the design of this cloth appeals to me.

3. To help you join 2 or more clauses in a sentence, you will need to use proper
CONJUNCTIONS. As a reference, you can visit
(https://horarioscentros.uned.es/archivos_publicos/qdocente_planes/391041/conjunctions2.pdf)

OVER TO YOU
A. State whether the following are simple, complex, or compound. Put a check mark (V) in the
right row.

1. A man of industrious nature is sure to 6. He told me the truth

succeed.
simple V V
simple
compound compound
complex complex

2. He that climbs too high is sure to fall. 7. It is uncertain whether he will come
simple simple
compound compound
complex V V
complex

3. Which is the road that leads to the railway 8. I don’t know what he wants
station? simple V
simple compound
compound complex
complex V
4. What did you do then? 9. I wanted to help him but I had no
simple V
money
compound simple
complex compound V
5. The reason why he failed is obvious complex
simple 10. He is neither intelligent nor clever
compound
complex V
simple
compound V
complex
B. Choose the best word or phrase to fill the gaps.

1. We ate a pizza a kebab. (BUT / AND / SO)

2. We had some cake we didn ’t have any coffee. (UNLESS / UNTIL / BUT)
3. I had a headache I didn ’t go to the party. (WHEN / SO / WHEREAS)
4. You can have a coffee a tea but not both. (OR / TILL / BUT)
5. I can ’t come to school I have an important appointment. (SO / BECAUSE /
UNLESS)
6. I will call you I get home. (AS / AND / WHEN)
7. _______________ you do your homework, you will pass the course. (UNLESS /UNTIL / AS LONG AS)
8. I wanted to eat Japanese food my wife wanted to eat Chinese food. (SO /
WHEN / WHEREAS)
9. You cannot go into that bar _ you are 18 or older. (PROVIDED THAT / UNLESS
/ AS)
10. She still went to work she was sick. (EVEN THOUGH / UNTIL / IF)
11. Don’t call me you have finished your work. (UNTIL / WHILE / AS LONG AS)
the bad weather, they decided to have a picnic. (BECAUSE / DESPITE /
WHEREAS) Wash your hands you eat your dinner. (TILL/ WHEN / BEFORE)
12. I did not have the correct visa. ,I could not enter the country. (BECAUSE / AS
/ CONSEQUENTLY)
13. I like milk, butter, cream and yoghurt. _ ,I don’t like cheese. (SO / HOWEVER /
AND)
14. He did not pass the exam because he had not studied or done his homework.
, he did not go to school on the exam day. (OR / UNTIL / IN ADDITION)
15. You can have an ice-cream you have finished you homework. (SO/PROVIDED
THAT/OR)
16. john was fixing the car, his wife was making sandwiches. (WHILE / UNTIL /
DESPITE)
17. He could not get the job his excellent qualifications. (BECAUSE / WHILE / IN
SPITE OF)
18. I will love you I die. (AFTER / UNLESS / TILL)
19. I had a shower I got home. (BUT / AS SOON AS / UNTIL)
20. you don’t work hard you won’t get a promotion. (IF / SO / AS LONG AS)
21. You won’t get a promotion you work hard. (WHILE / UNLESS / BECAUSE)
22. we had no money, we still had a good time. (FINALLY/HOWEVER /
ALTHOUGH)

C. Think of joining two clauses using the following conjunctions to form well-structured
compound/complex sentences

Conjunctions Sentence
But I have done my best but no one acknowledges my efforts.

And I can smell the aroma of fried chicken from afar and I feel hungry now.

Because The weather is nice, but we still cannot go to the beach because my
father is sick.

In addition I studied journalism in college. In addition, I had a part-time job at a

newspaper.

Moreover Smoking can be cause of many illnesses. Moreover, It may harm non-
smokers.

Although Although the fact will be painful for you, I need to tell you the truth for
you are the main reason for that incident to be happened.

Otherwise You should’ve known about this, otherwise the lecturer won’t accept
your work.

However Even though mom is angry, however you still go out with your friend.

So that We left a message with his neighbour so that he would know we’d
called.

Either/or We should warn him before or he will scold us later

D. Underline each subordinate clause in the following sentences. Then, write over the clause
ADJ if it is an adjective clause, ADV if it is an adverb clause, or N if it is a noun clause.

Example 1.

1. Jeri, who learned to dance from his grandmother, taught us the Charleston. ADJ
 2. Because her favorite program was on, Stacy wanted to stay home. ADV

3. Any author whose books make the bestseller list is likely to make a lot of money. ADJ

4. Whoever spilled the mustard all over the floor should clean it up. ADJ

5. Esai rode his bicycle whenever he had errands to run. ADV

6. This is the garden where we grow tomatoes. ADJ

7. He told his story to whoever would listen. ADJ

8. Mother explained why we should change the oil in the car. NOUN

9. If we want to get to the game on time, we should leave now. ADV

10. The play on which the film is based is quite good. ADJ

LISTENING AND SPEAKING

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykHrrgNhV5Q

A. Work in group. Watch and listen very carefully after you download the video.
B. While watching the video, make notes on every important information delivered by the
narrator.
C. Fill the following table withany information from the video

7 Mobile Apps You Need to be Using

Icons Name of the Descriptions
apps
GRAMMAR EXTENSION

This chapter has made you learned how to write good sentences in terms of how the subject and the
verb agree for one another. Besides, you are enabled not only to develop simple sentences, but also
conjoining two or more clauses with conjunctions in order that good sentences yielded. One more
thing, you need to deal with when writing English sentence is the Tenses. This verb forms might not
exist in your language; therefore, you need to put special attentions on it. In the last part of this
chapter, the tenses are brought up together. Find from various resources to cope with the following
incomplete text. Fill in the gaps with appropriate verbs and tenses.
1. When Carol called last night, I was watching my favorite show on television.
2. I have been working for this company for more than thirty years, and I intend to stay here
until I retire!
3. Sharon loves to travel. She goes abroad almost every summer. Next year, she plans to
go to Peru.
4. Thomas is an author. He writes mystery novels and travel memoirs. He has been writing
since he was twenty-eight. Altogether, he has written seven novels, three collections of
short stories and a book of poetry.

5. We were late because we had some car problems. By the time we got to the train station,
Susan had been waitting for us for more than two hours.
6. Sam was try to change a light bulb when he slip and feel.
7. Everyday I wake up at 6 o'clock, eat breakfast at 7 o'clock and leave for work at 8 o'clock.
However, this morning I got up at 6:30, skip breakfast and left for work late because I forgot
to set my alarm.

8. Right now, Jim is reading the newspaper and Kathy is making dinner. Last night at this time, they
were doing the same thing. She was cooking and he was read the newspaper. Tomorrow at this
time, they will also be doing the same thing. She will be preparing dinner and he will be reading.
They are very predictable people!
9. By this time next summer, you will have completed your studies and found a job. I, on the other
hand, will not have accomplished anything. I will still be studying and you will be working in
some new high paying job.
10. The students are usually taught by Mrs. Monty. However, this week they are being taught
by Mr. Tanzer.