Grade Changers

Grade changers

5+

Using other conjunctions: not only…but also; instead of; on the other hand

Justifying opinions with subordinating conjunctions: because, although, whilst, while, since, when, that

Combinations of tenses (e.g. si + imperfect + conditional)

Extending sentences with co-ordinating conjunctions: therefore, then, or, but, so

Avoiding repetition of adjectives – e.g. varying adjectives, using synonyms

Combinations of different tenses (present, perfect, future, imperfect)

Use of direct object pronouns (with non-compound tenses)

Verbs followed by a preposition (e.g. décider de, essayer de, commencer à, apprendre à

Referring to others (s/he – we – they) and impersonal ‘one’ (one can instead of there is)

Comparative and superlative adverbs (plus … que, moins … que, le/la/les plus/moins …)

Three tenses together (present, perfect and near future)

Infinitive constructions - I intend to, I hope to, in order to, it is important/necessary to

Conditional and pluperfect tenses

Relative pronouns: who, that, which

Irregular comparative and superlative: the best/the worst

Using adverbs and adverbial phrases such as however, that is why, therefore,for example, luckily, unfortunately

Basic infinitive structuresEg I would like to, it is necessary to, etc

Passive voice

Other negatives: nothing, never, no one, neither...nor

Present continuous: I am learning,,,

Using idioms

Superlatives and comparitivesmore/less the most + adj

Using the present subjunctive

Describing things with 4 details, using 4 different verbs, etc

ImperativeSimple conditonal chunks - eg that would be

Linking and narrating; (Firstly, then, a little later, finally…)

Range of opinions - I prefer/appreciate/ I am of the opinion that