Illustrate meaning
To show what something means.
Imperative
The form of a verb that gives an order or instruction, e.g. Turn to page 10.
Inappropriate
Language which is not suitable in a particular situation. See appropriacy and register.
Independence: see learner autonomy.
Independent study
Studying without a teacher present or without the teacher monitoring and directing the learning very closely,
e.g. learners could carry out research on a topic using reference resources. This could be done at home or with
minimum involvement of the teacher in class.
Indicate
verb
To show, point out, make known, e.g. a teacher can indicate that a learner has made a mistake by repeating the
mistake with rising intonation.
Indirect object: see object.
Indirect question
An indirect question is used when someone wants to ask something in a more polite way, e.g. ‘I was wondering if you
could help me.’ (indirect question) instead of ‘Could you help me?’ (direct question). See direct speech, question
and reported speech, statement, question.
Individual drill: see drill.
Infer attitude, feeling, mood
To decide how a writer or speaker feels about something from the way that they speak or write, rather than from what
they openly say.
Infinitive: see verb.
Infinitive of purpose
This is used to express why something is done, e.g. I joined the course to learn English.
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