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Sentence Structure Exercises

Sentence Structure  Exercises

Exercises on Sentence StructureName __________________________ Student Number _________________ Class Number___________ Exercise 1: Subject and PredicateInstructions:Read the excerpt fro m “ Room with View --- and No People” by Nora Ephron.We talk a lot about the fact that no one ever sits in the living room. It makes us all sad. The living room is the prettiest room in the apartment. It has a fireplace and moldings. It has a slice of a view of the river. It is a cheerful room furnished in light colors. It always looks neat and tidy.Analyze1.Underline the verbs talk and sits in the first sentence. Follow this guide and continue underlining allthe verbs throughout the passage. (Note: One of them consists of more than one word.)2.Then circle we and no one in the first sentence. These are the subjects of the verbs. They tell uswho or what is talking and sitting. Again, follow this lead and continue circling all the subjectsthroughout the rest of the passage. (Some of the subjects consist of more than one word.)3.In each sentence, use a slash ( / ) to separate the subject you have circled from the rest of thesentence. Example:We / talk about a lot of things.What you are doing is separating the subject from the predicate. The predicate in a simple sentence is composed of the verb and what comes after it.4.The reading passage above consists of eight sentences. Look at them closely and, with your peer(other students), make a list of the features that are common to all these sentences and also to allsentences in general (for example, one feature is that each sentence begins with a capital letter)._____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Thi s activity is adapted from the book “How English Works” by Ann Raimes)1Exercise 2: Writing sentencesInstructions: Free write (write) as quickly and as many as you can, your perceptions/reactions to the picture. Follow the subject-predicate structure when writing your sentences.1. ____________________________________________________________________________________2. ____________________________________________________________________________________3. ____________________________________________________________________________________4. ____________________________________________________________________________________5. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 26. ____________________________________________________________________________________7. ____________________________________________________________________________________8. ____________________________________________________________________________________9. ____________________________________________________________________________________10. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Exercise 3: Requirements of a Written SentenceInstructions: Analyze and identify the errors in your sentences in Exercise 1. Then, rewrite them following the requirements of a written sentence.1. ____________________________________________________________________________________2. ____________________________________________________________________________________3. ____________________________________________________________________________________4. ____________________________________________________________________________________5. ____________________________________________________________________________________6. ____________________________________________________________________________________7. ____________________________________________________________________________________8. ____________________________________________________________________________________9. ____________________________________________________________________________________10. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 3Exercise 4: S-V AgreementInstructions: Choose the correct form of the verb from the options and write it in theblank lines.1. In autumn, leaves ________ (change/changes) color from green to brown or red.2. Either my mother or my relatives __________ (deserve/deserves) the blame.3. Neither my teacher nor my classmates _________ (has/have) to be blamed.4. Either my relatives or my mother _________ (deserve/deserves) the blame.5. Neither my mother nor my relatives _________ (has/have) to be blamed.6. His parents ______ (is/are) Chinese, but mine _______ (is/are) Japanese.7. His mother ______ (is/are) Chinese, but mine ______ (is/are) Japanese.8. Every child _______(like/likes) to play with toys.9. Each child ______ (has/have) a toy.10. Each of the toys _______ (has/have) to be repaired.11. Everybody__________ (want/wants) to achieve financial wealth.12. No one ________ (has/have) any time.13. Both of the girls ______ (want/wants) to dance.14. No children _________ (dislike/dislikes) toys.15. No child ______ (dislike/dislikes) ice cream.16. To decorate a home ________ (take/takes) time.17. My daughter loves her younger sisters, who _______ (is/are) so lovable.18. My son loves his sister younger sister, who ________(is/are) so lovable.19. The problems [that] the student experienced _______ (are/were) troubling.20. The man [whom] the journalists want to interview_____( is/are) a politician.21. There ______ (is/are) no cabinets in the kitchen.22. There ______ (is/are) some rivalry between siblings.23. There ______ (is/are) some toys on the sofa.24. One of the boys ______ (is/are) playing with fire.25. A lot of girls ________ (play/plays) volleyball.26. Some parents _______ (is/are) lenient.27. Some of the parents _______ (is/are) strict.28. None of the boys _______ (is/are) playing.29. All boys _______ (play/plays) basketball.30. All of the boys _______ (play/plays) soccer.Exercise 2Instructions: Insert an appropriate form of be into each sentence.1. There _________ some oranges in the bowl on the table.2. There _________ a lot of money in my purse.3. There _________ several students absent.4. There _________ no furniture in the living room.5. There _________ no news about the competition.6. There _________ a lot unanswered questions about the issue.4。

sentence-conciseness

sentence-conciseness
9. The search party was leaving, but they heard some noise in the pit.
10. Those pears are grown in northern Hebei Province and the climate there is most suitable for them.
7. I play badminton equally as well as my brother.
8. It seemed to his friends that his attitude was a puzzling nature.
9. These watermelons are large in size and sweet in taste.
Every morning, Li Qing, a first-year student of the college, would go to a nearby park, bring a small recorder with her. There she would listen to a tape of English stories in a quiet corner.
In my opinion, I think your plan is feasible. In my opinion, your plan is feasible. I think your plan is feasible.
This machine is jointly designed by the old engineer in collaboration with some of his younger colleagues.

新视野大学英语预备级Unit 2 speaking of men and women

新视野大学英语预备级Unit 2 speaking of men and women
f those pictures? Do you think they well reflect the behavior patterns of a man or a woman? ■ Can you think of other aspects in which men and women are different? ■ Do you think men should always behave like men, and women should behave like women?
■ respectable /rɪˈspektəbəl/ a. [usually of a person] showing qualities that are widely held to be good or right 受人尊敬 的;体面的;正派的 He came from a perfectly respectable middleclass family. 他出身于一个非常正派的中产阶级家庭。 I don’t think that she could have done this since she is a respectable girl. 我认为她不会干出这种事,因为她是一个正 派女孩。 Compare: respectful, respective
只有真诚对他人尊重他人才能赢得他人的尊敬?respective各自的thestudentsreturnedtotheirrespectiveschoolsafterthesummercamps
Unit 2 Speaking of Men and Women…
Word study
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■ respectful 对…尊敬的 be respectful to /towards/of sb. Only by being sincere and respectful towards others can we earn their respect. 只有真诚对他人,尊重他人,才能赢得他人的尊 敬 respective 各自的

英语写作扩句练习PPT课件

英语写作扩句练习PPT课件
sea! Do you agree, if you are free, to come to eat
with me by the sea?
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He’s swimming. He’s swimming in the river. He’s swimming in the river with Tim. He’s swimming in the river with Tim at the
Sentence lengthening exercises
英语写作扩句练习
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Come to eat! Come to eat with me! Come to eat with me by the sea! If you are free, come to eat with me by the
a brook. Have a look at this book which I found near
a brook and gave to our cook.
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I’d choose blue. I’d choose blue shoes. I’d choose blue shoes to take to school. I’d choose blue shoes to take to school to
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He attacked the man. He attacked the man in the van. He attacked the man in the van with a

译林版高中英语选必一Unit4 Grammar and usage 教案

译林版高中英语选必一Unit4 Grammar and usage 教案

《英语》(选择性必修·第一册)Unit 4 Exploring poetryGrammar and usage江苏省通州高级中学林红梅I. Learning objectivesBy the end of the lesson, students will be able to:1. identify and categorize the use of to-infinities, verb-ing, and verb-ed forms;2. summarize general rules of to-infinitives, verb-ing, and verb-ed forms;3. use the right forms of to-infinitives, verb-ing, and verb-ed to finish tasks such as rewriting sentences, completing an article and writing on the importance of reading poems.II. Key competence focus1. Learn how to use the right forms of to-infinitives, verb-ing, and verb-ed in different situations.2. Write on the importance of reading poems using the right forms of to-infinitives, verb-ing, and verb-ed.III. Predicted area of difficulty1. Use the right forms of to-infinitives, verb-ing, and verb-ed in different situations.2. Use the right forms of to-infinitives, verb-ing, and verb-ed to w rite on the importance of reading poems.IV. Teaching proceduresStep 1 Exploring and working out the rules1. Explore general rules of to-infinitives, verb-ing and verb-ed forms and work out Rules 1 and2.(1) T presents to Ss some sentences with to-infinitives, verb-ing and verb-ed forms in the previous units.·I had enough food and water to last a whole week.·The family chatting online look so happy.·Treated with the new medicine, the patient soon recovered.·What did the person cutting your hair think about the app?·The results indicated that something produced by the mould had killed the bacteria.(2) T asks Ss to go through these sentences and work out Rules 1 and 2.·The to-infinitive often refers to an action that will happen in the future; the verb-ing form, a continuing action; and the verb-ed form, a past action.·Generally speaking, the verb-ing form expresses a(n) (1)active meaning, while the verb-ed form expresses a(n) (2)passive meaning.【设计意图:学生在之前的课文中,已经接触了大量的含有to-infinitives,verb-ing和verb-ed 形式的句子,对to-infinitives,verb-ing和verb-ed形式在句子中的作用都有了了解。

全国中学生英语能力竞赛(nepcs)决赛初一年级组试题

全国中学生英语能力竞赛(nepcs)决赛初一年级组试题

2005年全国中学生英语能力竞赛(NEPCS)决赛初一年级组试题(总分:150分答题时间:120分钟)听力部分(共四大题,计30分)I.辨音(Words.(共5小题,计5分).选出你所听到的句子中含有的单词。

每个句子只读一遍。

(答案涂在答题纸上)1.A.funn..B.grandfathe.C.telephon. .D.young2.A.thei..B.shi. .C.chil. .D.shop3.A.new. .B.pian. .C.le. .D.Lucy4.A.bus. .B.min. .C.brother’..D.classroom5.A.clas..B.doo. .C.pla. .D.tallII.句子理解(Sentences)(共5小题,计5分).选出与你所听到的句子意思相同或相近的选项。

每个句子只读一遍。

(答案涂在答题纸上) 6.A.To.an.Lil.g.t.schoo.o.foo.ever.day..B.To.an.Lil.wal.hom.ever.day..C.To.goe.t.schoo.b.bik.wit.Lil.ever.day. .D.To.an.Lil.stud.i.th.sam.school.7.A.Ji.doesn’.lik.Sunday..B.Toda.i.Sunday..C.Ji.like.Sunda.best..D.Sunda.i..goo.day.8.A.Nic.ca.pla.volleybal.well..B.Nic.isn’.goo.a.playin.volleyball. .C.Nic.like.playin.volleybal.ver.much. .D.Nic.want.t.pla.volleybal.thi.afternoon.9.A.Let’.ge.u.a.hal.pas.six..B.Let’.hav..res.a.si.forty..C.Let’.hav.breakfas.a.twent.t.seven..D.Let’.hav..birthda.part.a.si.thirty.10.A.Th.do.i.Pictur.On.i.black..B.Pictur.On.i.beautiful.Ther.i..do.i.it..C.Colou.th.do.i.Pictur.On.black.please..D.Th.do.i.Pictur.On.i.m.sister’s.III.对话理解(Dialogues)(共10小题,计10分).A.听五组对话和对话后的问题,选择最佳选项回答问题。

四年级英语问句练习题

四年级英语问句练习题

四年级英语问句练习题Four-Year-Olds' English Interrogative Sentence Practice Exercises Part 1: Wh-Questions1. What is your favorite color?2. Who is your best friend?3. Where do you live?4. When is your birthday?5. Why do you like ice cream?6. How do you go to school?7. Which is your favorite subject?8. How many siblings do you have?Part 2: Yes/No Questions1. Do you like to play soccer?2. Can you swim?3. Is your mom a teacher?4. Did you eat breakfast today?5. Will you go to the park tomorrow?6. Have you been to the zoo?7. Are you happy today?8. Do you have a pet?Part 3: Information Questions1. What time is it?2. How tall are you?3. Where did you go last weekend?4. How far is the moon from Earth?5. How much does a banana cost?6. What did you eat for lunch?7. When did Columbus discover America?8. How old is your sister?Part 4: Alternative Questions1. Do you prefer apples or oranges?2. Would you like to watch a movie or read a book?3. Is it raining or sunny outside?4. Do you want to play soccer or basketball?5. Should we go to the park or the beach?6. Do you like dogs or cats?7. Will you wear a red or blue shirt?8. Are you going to the party or staying home?Conclusion:These English interrogative sentence practice exercises aim to enhance the four-year-old's ability to construct and comprehend various types of questions. Through these exercises, children can develop their language skills and expand their vocabulary, paving the way for effective communication in English. Keep practicing and enjoy the process of learning!。

第一讲 句子结构( Sentence Structure)

第一讲 句子结构( Sentence Structure)
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AdvPs and PPs as subject
Slowly is exactly how he speaks.
Out on the lake will be splendid. Will after the show be soon enough?
Linking verb or copular:
Intransitive: Monotransitive: SV; SVA SVO SVOC SVC
Ditransitive:
SVOO Complex transitive:
2.1.2 Major clause elements: a clearer picture
1. Clause elements
The construction of the simple sentence or clause organized by a group of phrases goes as follows: subject + predicate
Subject: the topic or theme of the sentence / telling of what the sentence is about / realized by a noun phrase or an equivalent of noun phrase
Subject: The book is mine. (SVC)

SentenceExercises

SentenceExercises

Compound sentencesChoose the best coordinating conjunction for the following, then combine the two independent clauses into a single sentence in logical order.(use: and, or nor, but, for, so, yet)01. A re you applying for graduate school? Will you look for a job?02. G eology is concerned with the structure of the earth.Astronomy is concerned with the physical universe beyond the earth.03. E nergy needs are not going to decrease.Energy sources are not going to increase.04. O ur supplies will decrease.Consumers must conserve energy sensibly.05. T he cost of installation is very high.Solar domestic heating systems are economical to operate.Add a sentence connector with the same meaning as the word in parentheses. Include the correct punctuation.06. A dvertising plays a significant part in American business _______ it has a tremendousimpact on the nation’s economy. (addition)07. W ithout commercials, the public’s favorite programs would not be shown _______viewers must accept them as necessary. (result)08. S ome people use bicycles for transportation _______ others join carpools or take publictransportations to get to their destinations. (addition)09. M any junior colleges do not provide dormitories _______ they provide referral services.(contrast)10. S tudents must take the final exam _______ they may be given a grade of INCOMPLETE.(choice)11. Y ou can receive individual guidance from your tutor _______ you should take advantageof this service. (result)Add an independent clause to the following independent clause to form a compound sentence.12. T he college campus is located in the center of the city, so _____________________.13. S tudents can attend day classes, and ____________________________.14. I have completed my homework for tomorrow, but ____________________________.15. I have taken six units of classes in English as a second language, yet ______________.16. F oreign students must take ESL classes, for ___________________________________.17. T he professor was lecturing, so __________________________________________.18. I had to write an essay for Friday, yet ___________________________________.19. M ary returned the book to the library, for ____________________________. Complex sentencesComplete the following sentences with a noun clause.20. I do not know ___________________________________________.21. W hat _______________________ is none of my business.22. I am sorry ____________________________________________.23. W hen ________________________ depends on time at her disposal.24. W e are fully aware that _____________________________________________.25. N obody understands ______________________________________________.26. C an you find out _________________________________________________.27. W hether _________________________________ is for your girlfriend to decide.28. I am afraid that _________________________________________________.29. H ow ___________________________ is beyond my comprehension.Change and combine the question and the sentence fragment to create a complex sentence.30. W hat is required to solve the problem of air pollution?I would like to know _______________________________________.31. W ho is in charge of your class?Does anyone know ___________________________________.32. W hat language doe those people speak?No one seems to know _______________________________________33. W hat country are they from?It is not known ___________________________________.34. H ow did the hijackers get aboard the airplane with weapons?The police are trying to determine ______________________________________.35. W hen did he receive the Nobel Prize?I cannot remember _______________________________________________.36. W hen shall we take our holidays?They want to know __________________________________________.37. C an you explain to me where he lives?I am sorry that _______________________________________________.38. W hich is the way to Oxford Street?Could you please tell me _______________________________________.Complete the following sentences to create complex sentences.39. I t was reported that _______________________________________________.40. I t is good news that ________________________________________________41. I t happened that ___________________________________________________42. I t is not decided whether ____________________________________________43. I t does not make too much difference when _______________________________44. T his is what ________________________________________________45. W e all took it for granted that ___________________________________Change and combine the following pairs of sentences into a complex sentence using relative pronouns or relative adverbs.46. T hat man seems very lonely. His wife and family are away.47. D umas was a famous French novelist. He wrote The Three Musketeers.48. H e is a reliable fellow. I can trust him with anything.49. O ur dog Spot is seven years old. He is a great favorite with the family.50. “Twelfth Night” is a famous comedy. Shakespeare wrote it.51. A n earthquake destroyed the village. My mother was born in the village.52. H e met Dr. White in his office. Dr. White is an ecologist.53. I t is an English grammar book. The professor recommends it.54. D r. Hunter performed the operation yesterday. The operation was a success.55. T he actress played in several successful films. She won an Oscar in 2005.56. T he state of Nevada has very little agriculture. Most of Nevada is desert.Fill in the blanks with appropriate connectives. (ex: where, because, so that, if, unless, etc.)57. ___________ it has stopped raining, we left the railway station.58. C elia arranged the meeting, and, _____________ she considered the terms unfair, signedthe contract.59. A t the age of seventy, the old man returned to his native town _______ he was raised.60. I do not agree with, ___________ does my partner.61. I am going out for a short walk, ________ you get supper ready.62. F ind out ______ they are going this evening, ________ ask ______ we may join them. Rewrite the following compound sentences into complex sentences by subordinating one of the clauses using the word supplied..63. N owadays, many American women work in full-time jobs, for they must support theirfamilies. (because)64. M any women in Third World countries want to work, for they are educated. (who)65. C ommercials are necessary for business, but they can be a nuisance to the public(although).66. S ome people believe everything they see and hear on commercials, yet many of theadvertisements give misinformation (even though).67. M any people will not buy a product, for they do not like the commercial. (if)68. C amping in the mountains or on beaches is not very expensive, yet you must first buy alot of essential equipment. (although)69. T ravelers must know the tipping standards of other countries, or they might beembarrassed. (unless)70. A dvertising plays a significant part in business and it has a tremendous impact on anation’s economy. (which)71. F oreign students must take English classes for they must be able to understand thelectures. (because)Common ErrorsErrors in: Punctuation, Number, Subject-Verb Agreement, Case, Indefinite Pronouns, Pronoun Reference, Prepositions, Adverbs, Incomplete Sentences, Fragments, Run-Ons, etc. Identify problems in the following, and revise the sentences to be grammatically correct.01. T o hear him talk, he was thought to be a millionaire.02. R eading a novel, the door bell rang.03. S he stared at the people nearby with angry eyes.04. W hile walking along the street, the high buildings looked shiny and magnificent.05. T o win business, many risks must be taken.06. A s an only son, his parents are too indulgent to blame him.07. H e has only a face that a mother could love.08. J ohn Smith who is a neighbor of mine will go with us.09. T he students do morning exercises everyday to keep fit.10. T he result being that he won the game.11. M y new car is a pleasure to drive there isn’t the slightest squeak or rattle.12. T he villagers speak little English the visitors seldom know any language.13. S electing Hyde Park Corner as a starting place, our route goes along Knightsbridge.14. S tepping carelessly off the pavement, the bus knocked him down.15. C limbing to the top of the tower, there is a magnificent view to be seen.16. B eing Sunday, I shall have a quiet day at home.17. I f you learn how to take notes in class, much extra work will be avoided.18. F irst mix some flour with a little water and then you put in some sugar.19. I saw more of him than Richard.20. T he policeman’s warning was accepted by her.21. I woke up at six a.m. this morning.22. S he looked as though she was angry.23. A lthough Tom arrived late however he was not criticized by the teacher because he had abad headache.24. B ecause he asked me to go, so I went.25. A lready worn out by illness, the bad news killed him.26. D riving a car on frozen roads the breaks should be applied gently.27. L earning English, the pronunciation always caused me most trouble.28. O ne of the young men shouted something in German. Waving his hand in the air.29. H e told me a secret. That he had bought her a ring.30. T om told his brother that he was in trouble.31. P aul works not only to compete he also wants to win a medal.32. W hy do you ask how does it concern you?33. I didn’t want to talk to my brother I pretended to be asleep.34. T he belt was too small for him she had to change it for another one.35. H e was too young and short and could not join the army.36. M y brother accompanied me to go to the airport.37. O ne of the century’s great medical invention is penicillin. A miracle drug that has savedmillions of lives.38. I n Mary’s letter she tried to persuade us to give up the plan.39. J ack was bited by a snake, but it was not serious.40. A fraid to eat any more fish, the waiter removed it from his table.41. H is father’s purpose was that James would go to college next year.42. T he man was never seen walk without a stick in his hand.43. G old is heavier than all the metals.44. M y father is quite opposed to me going abroad this year.45. D uty expects everyone to do their best.46. J ohn and Robert’s houses were both burned down during the big fire.。

英语写作扩句练习(课堂PPT)

英语写作扩句练习(课堂PPT)
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4. Sentence lengthening exercises
He attacked the man. He attacked the man in the van. He attacked the man in the van with a
hammer. He attacked the man in the van with a
on the floor. Paul called from the hall that he’d slipped
on the floor and couldn’t get to the door.
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Have a look. Have a look at this book. Have a look at this book which I found near
Sentence lengthening exercises
英语写作扩句练习
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Come to eat! Come to eat with me! Come to eat with me by the sea! If you are free, come to eat with me by the
tomorrow afternoon. I shan’t sing at the garden pary at my aunt’s farm
tomorrow afternoon even if I come to the party.
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2022_2023学年新教材高中英语Unit2TheUniversal教案牛津译林版选择性必修第一册

2022_2023学年新教材高中英语Unit2TheUniversal教案牛津译林版选择性必修第一册

Unit 2The universal languageGrammar and usageI. Learning objectivesBy the end of the lesson, students will be able to:1. identify the use of verb-ing forms as subjects and objects;2. use verb-ing forms as subjects and objects in different situations;3. write a passage using verb-ing forms correctly.II. Key competence focus1. Identify the use of verb-ing forms as subjects and objects.2. Use verb-ing forms as subjects and objects in different situations.III. Predicted area of difficulty1. Use verb-ing forms as subjects and objects in different situations.2. Write a passage using verb-ing forms correctly.IV.Teaching proceduresStep 1 Lead-inT shows Ss some sentences with verb-ing forms as subjects and objects in the previous units and asks them to figure out the functions of these verb-ing forms.T: Hello, everyone. First, I’d like to show you some sentences with verb-ing forms in the previous units. Go through these sentences and figure out the functions of these verb-ing forms.·Sliding into the habit was easy, but it was difficult to quit the habit. (B3 U3)(verb-ing forms as subject)·We’ll come back more frequently and we’re also consideringtaking them to the city to live with us. (B2 U3)·As the largest rainforest in the world, the Amazon rainforest plays a significantrole in maintaining the fine balance of the Earth’s ecosystem. (B3 U1)·I was used to checking the news and my friends’ social media updates every few minutes. (B3 U3)(verb-ing forms as objects)T: In the first sentence, “sliding into the habit” serves as a subject. In the next three sentences, the underlined parts function as objects.【设计意图:学生在之前的课文中,已经接触了一些verb-ing形式用作主语和宾语的句子。

句子练习_Exercises

句子练习_Exercises

ExercisesI.Read the following and say what kind of sentence each is (loose, periodic, orbalanced):1.It is a pleasure to read good books.2.She missed the step and sprained her ankle.3.Badly frightened by the explosion, the boy rushed out the laboratory.4.The Wangs must have gone away for the summer holiday, for we have notseen them for two or three weeks.5.There were the translators in their booths, and the girl secretaries at the doors,and the reporters grumbling and scribbling in their seats.6.Out friends, who had started before us, promised that they would meet us, butwhen we arrived at the bus stop, they were nowhere to be seen.7.The new thing that happened to me in the town was that I was thrown intoexperiences that finally seemed to cut my ties to the walled-world of my childhood.8.In the speeches of politicians towards the close of 1919 and the spring of1920, there was manifest an increasing recognition of the fact that what is called the capitalist system---the private ownership system that is, in which private profit is the working incentive—was on trial.9.It will not be done by the Government; it cannot be done by Parliament.10.There are still two widely different methods of getting what you want. One isto make yourself so useful that others are glad to pay you, or give you whatyou want, in return for your service or your product; the other is to make yourself so dangerous that others will be afraid to refuse what you demand.The one appeals to good will; the other to fear. The one is constructive; the other is destructive. The one is the method of civilized men; the other is the method of savages.Ⅱ Read the following, point out the mistakes and make necessary corrections:1.Our host entertained us with many interesting stories of adventure; he had been amember of an exploration team working in the Arctic.2.When I woke up I saw him asleep in bed, I had not heard him when he came back.Because I had been sleeping soundly.3.Liu always did his work a little better than his fellow workers, that was why hegot higher pay than others.4.No student could answer that question, even Yao, who was usually quick inanswering questions, was silent.5.Lin looks like Li; however, they are not related.6.The old man hunched forward. His head titled at an angle. His eyes half closed,looking very sleepy.7.Their work was well planned; everybody worked with great enthusiasm, thus, theyover fulfilled their quota.8.Mark Twain, a well-known American writer, whose experience as a pilot on asteamboat was no doubt an important factor that helped him to become a famous writer.III. Rewrite the following by putting the short sentences into compound or complex sentences, or sentences with participial, prepositional, or other phrases:1.Xu comes from a working-class family. He enrolled in college last fall.2.The dean issued a bulletin. It said the library would remain open on weekends.st night was a wild night. The thunder roared. The wind blew a gale. The rainfell in torrents.4.There are icicles on the trees. The temperature must have fallen considerablyduring the night.5.He returned to his hometown. He had been away for twelve years. He looked invain for the familiar landmarks.6.We have made some progress. We still have a long way to go.7.The sky was cloudless. The sun was shining brightly.8.There were over two hundred passengers on board the plane. About one third ofthem were foreigners.9.The girl began to learn to play the piano when she was a child. Her mother was afamous pianist.10.Napoleon was born in 1769. At that time Corsica had just been acquired byFrance.11.She appeared on the stage. A stormy applause broke forth.12.The gypsies are really a nomadic people from India. They migrated into Europe.Once they were thought to be Egyptians.13.The new workers are young and inexperienced. They are eager to learn from theveteran workers.14.It was a poor quarter. There were a lot of small hurts. They had mud walls andstraw roofs. They dotted a hillside.15.He heard that his father was ill. He was anxious to go home to see him. He went tothe station early in the morning to buy a ticket.Ⅳ.The following sentences are not unified or coherent. Try to improve them:1.She began to speak very fast at the meeting at ten o’clock.2.Bernard Shaw was one of the best-known playwrights.3.The houses were mere shanties, and rags were stuffed in the cracks and holes.4.I read the novel on the train, which did not interest me at all.5. A well-dressed man admitted us to the house, and we later learned that he was tthief.6.I lost some important documents and found them three days later. The police hadhelped me.7.We entered the shop, and a saleswoman greeted us, and all kinds of shoes were onthe shelves, and the prices were quite reasonable, and a lot of customers were buying them.8.Tell Helen, if she is at home, I will come to see her.9.Listening attentively, a faulty sound was heard.10.On entering the room, o one was seen.11.Fred is energetic, capable, and a man you can rely on.12.The children promised to be careful and that they would return home early.13.Dickens’s novels offer no solution to the social injustices he exposes in them.14.My watch is either fast or yours is slow.15.Glancing out of the window, a beautiful view attracted my attention.16.He nearly finished reading ten books during the vacation.17.If interested in painting, a course can be taken at the evening school.18.She said that she would come if she cold, but not to wait for her.19.To tell my friend the good news the letter was posted at once.20.I will go to the lecture, for I like his poems.Ⅴ Revise he following sentences. Try to make them concise.1.In the year 1840 the Opium War broke out.2.There are more books in their library than in our library.3.He return back home after he graduated from college.4.We planned to meet just before sunrise very early in the morning.5.The cause of the flood was due to the heavy rain in late spring.6.He was asked to repeat the sentence again.7.I play badminton equally as well as my brother.8.It seemed to his friends that his attitude was of a puzzled nature.9.These watermelons are large in size and sweet in taste.10.He did not tell the truth with an hones attitude.11.There are a number of students who want to join the drama club.12.He was kind enough to let share the same umbrella with him.13.Zhao was the person who was elected the representative of the class by the wholeclass.14.At the present time I am taking the course of World History and in addition acourse in geography too.15.The plane circled around the airport for about ten minutes or so and thandisappeared and could no longer be seen.16.What I am trying to say is that in my opinion he has not done his work very welland it needs improving.17.I would like you to consider the question of whether or not you will let our journalpublish your recent article on women scientists in China.18.Owing to the fact that he had missed many lectures, he was aware that it would bepossible for him to fail the exam.19.You must first work out an outline for your paper, and then after you have donethat, you need to collect all kinds of material to support your point of view.20.In that country violent death has become a commonplace thing, a thing that occursevery day.21.He is not only a good pianist, but also a good singer as well.22.This pretty actress keeps appearing in TV serials repeatedly.23.As a rule, students are usually not allowed to take books out of this reading-room.24.According to the speaker, it is obvious that the responsibility system has helped toincrease production and he has no doubt about it.25.One reason why people are well informed in this country is because of the factthat there are many newspapers which can easily be bought or subscribed to. 26.Statistics show that in the decade from 1989 to 1990 enrollments at this schooldoubled: in 1990 there were twice as many students as in 1980.27.There are so many inexperienced unskilled workers without training in aparticular job that production of the factory has been affected.28.There are about 50 patients or so in this ward, among whom many are being givenacupuncture treatment.29.His name is called James Williams.30.Whatever he dose, he works seriously with great care, and dose his best so as todo it well.Rewrite the following sentences, emphasizing the main idea in each:1.Huang, who is over two metres tall, is the tallest man of the team.2.Social position, reputation, even life itself, and friends, were no longer interestingto him after he went bankrupt.3.He decided to take the job, and it was something unexpected.4.China will not be the first to use nuclear weapons under as circumstances.5.Yang alone can do the work, and there are twenty students in the class.6.China has changed a great deal as a result of reform and the open policy duringthe past 14 years.7.She was the first Chinese woman who had won a gold medal for figure skating inan international contest, according to newspaper reports.8.An attempt was made by Robert to do all the things that the sailor members of thecrew usually did while serving as a cabin boy on the ship.9.Mrs.Jones, the famous writer, was among her neighbours.10.The students were patiently helped by their teachers and good progress was madeby them.11.She often helps many comrades in her class to improve that their pronunciation.12.There are few mistakes in the language of the composition, but it is not very good,because the content is not interesting.。

大学英语教材第三册答案完整版

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高中英语作文练句子练

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高中英语作文练句子练High School English Essay Practice - Sentence PracticeLearning a new language can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. For many students, high school is the time when they are first introduced to a foreign language, often English. While the prospect of mastering a new language may seem daunting, consistent practice and dedication can lead to significant improvements in one's language skills.One of the key aspects of learning a new language is sentence structure and construction. Developing a strong foundation in sentence-level skills is crucial for effective communication, whether it be in written or spoken form. In the context of high school English education, sentence practice should be a central focus, as it lays the groundwork for more advanced language proficiency.Effective sentence practice involves a multifaceted approach that encompasses various elements of grammar, syntax, and style. Students should begin by familiarizing themselves with the basicbuilding blocks of a sentence, such as subjects, verbs, and objects. Understanding the core components of a sentence and how they interact with one another is the first step towards constructing more complex and nuanced language structures.As students progress, they can delve deeper into the intricacies of sentence construction, exploring techniques such as subject-verb agreement, pronoun usage, and appropriate verb tense selection. Mastering these fundamental skills will not only improve the accuracy of their written work but also enhance their ability to communicate their ideas effectively.In addition to the technical aspects of sentence structure, high school English students should also focus on developing their writing style and voice. Sentence variety, word choice, and the overall flow of a piece of writing are all important considerations that can elevate a student's language skills. By experimenting with different sentence structures, such as simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences, students can learn to create more dynamic and engaging written compositions.One effective strategy for practicing sentence-level skills is through the use of targeted exercises and activities. Teachers can provide students with a variety of sentence-building exercises, ranging from fill-in-the-blank activities to sentence transformation tasks. Theseexercises can be tailored to address specific areas of weakness or focus on particular grammatical concepts, allowing students to hone their skills in a structured and systematic manner.In addition to classroom-based exercises, students can also engage in independent writing practice to further develop their sentence-level skills. This may involve keeping a daily journal, writing short stories or essays, or even participating in online writing communities. By regularly practicing their writing and receiving feedback from peers or teachers, students can identify areas for improvement and continuously refine their sentence-level abilities.Another valuable aspect of high school English sentence practice is the opportunity to apply these skills in real-world contexts. As students progress through their academic careers, they will be required to produce a variety of written assignments, from research papers to creative writing pieces. By honing their sentence-level skills, students can ensure that their written work is not only grammatically correct but also engaging and effective in communicating their ideas.Moreover, the skills acquired through sentence practice in high school English can have far-reaching implications beyond the academic realm. Strong language skills, including the ability to construct well-structured sentences, can be beneficial in a wide range of professional and personal settings. Whether it's composinga persuasive cover letter, drafting a clear and concise email, or engaging in effective public speaking, the mastery of sentence-level skills can be a valuable asset.In conclusion, the importance of sentence practice in high school English education cannot be overstated. By focusing on the fundamentals of sentence structure, grammar, and style, students can develop a robust foundation for their language skills, which will serve them well throughout their academic and professional careers. Through a combination of targeted exercises, independent writing practice, and real-world application, high school students can cultivate the necessary skills to become confident and effective communicators in English. Ultimately, the time and effort invested in sentence practice will pay dividends in the long run, as students navigate the challenges and opportunities of the modern world.。

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四单元的作文思维导图句型英语七年级下册Unit Four: Think Map and Sentence PatternsIntroduction:In Unit Four, we will learn about the concept of a thinking map and sentence patterns in English. Thinking maps are visual tools that help students understand, organize, and remember information. They can be used to brainstorm ideas, make connections between different concepts, and organize information in a clear and logical way. Sentence patterns, on the other hand, are the structures and arrangements of words in a sentence. By understanding different sentence patterns, students can improve their writing skills and express their ideas more effectively.Key Concepts:1. Thinking Maps- Define a thinking map- Different types of thinking maps (e.g. circle map, flow map, tree map)- How to use thinking maps to organize information2. Sentence Patterns- Subject + Verb (e.g. I walk)- Subject + Verb + Object (e.g. She reads a book)- Subject + Verb + Complement (e.g. He is happy)- Subject + Verb + Object + Complement (e.g. They made me the captain)3. Practice Exercises- Complete sentences using different sentence patterns- Create thinking maps to organize information on a given topicConclusion:By understanding thinking maps and sentence patterns, students can improve their English language skills and become better communicators. Thinking maps help organize information in a visual and logical way, while sentence patterns provide structure and coherence to written language. Practicing these concepts will enhance students' ability to express themselves clearly and effectively in English.。

5. Sentence Variety

5. Sentence Variety



Example: The campus parking problem is getting worse. The university is not building any new garages. Revision: The campus parking problem is getting worse because the university is not building any new garages.
Revision 1: Wei Xie, surprised to get a phone call from his sister, was happy to hear her voice again. Revision 2: Surprised to get a phone call from her, Wei Xie was happy to hear his sister's voice again.

For the same subject or topic repeated in consecutive sentences

1. Relative pronouns which, who, whoever, whom, that, whose Embed one sentence inside the other using a clause starting with one of the relative pronouns listed above.




Revision 1: Because it has been facing pressure to cut its budget, the university has eliminated funding for important programs. (dependent clause, independent clause) Revision 2: The university, which has been facing pressure to cut its budget, has eliminated funding for important programs. (subject, relative clause, predicate) Revision 3: Under pressure to cut its budget, the university has eliminated funding for important programs. (prepositional phrase, independent clause: the most concise version of the four)

sentence exercises

sentence exercises

She appeared on the stage. A stormy applause broke forth. When she appeared on the stage, a stormy applause broke forth.
The gypsies are really a nomadic people from India. They migrated into Europe. Once they were thought to be Egyptians. Once thought to be Egyptians, the gypsies who migrated into Europe are really a nomadic people from India.
You should pay more attention to place the singleword adverbs carefully. These adverbs are often misplaced, such as only, even, almost, just, hardly, nearly, merely. They should precede the words they modify.
The girl began to learn to play the piano when she was a child. Her mother was a famous pianist.
The girl, whose mother was a famous pianist, began to learn to play the piano when she was a child.
We have made some progress. We still have a long way to go. We have made some progress, but we still have a long way to go.

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我继续做练习题了英语翻译

我继续做练习题了英语翻译我继续做练习题了,这是英语翻译:I continue to work on my exercises. This sentence, when translated into English, becomes "I continue to do my exercises." It's important to note that in English, the verb "to do" is often used to express the action of engaging in an activity or task, such as doing exercises. The word "continue" indicates that the action is ongoing, and "my exercises" specifies the subject of the activity.When translating from one language to another, it's crucial to maintain the original meaning while adapting the sentence structure to fit the grammar and idiomatic expressions of the target language. In this case, the Chinese sentence "我继续做练习题了" is a statement of ongoing action, which is conveyed in English by using the present continuous tense "I continue to do."Additionally, it's worth mentioning that the word "exercises" can refer to physical workouts, but in the context of studying, it typically means problems or tasks designed to improve one's skills or knowledge in a particular subject. For example, if you're studying mathematics, "my exercises" would refer to math problems you are solving to practice and improve your understanding of mathematical concepts.In conclusion, the English translation of "我继续做练习题了"is "I continue to do my exercises," and this translation takes into account the nuances of both languages to ensure a clear and accurate conveyance of the original message.。

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He returned to his hometown. He had been away for twelve years. He looked in vain for the familiar landmarks. Having been away for twelve years, he looked in vain for the familiar landmarks when he returned to his hometown.
She appeared on the stage. A stormy applause broke forth. When she appeared on the stage, a stormy applause broke forth.
The gypsies are really a nomadic people from India. They migrated into Europe. Once they were thought to be Egyptians. Once thought to be Egyptians, the gypsies who migrated into Europe are really a nomadic people from India.
Xu comes from a working-class family. He enrolled in college last fall.
Xu who comes from a working-class family enrolled in college last fall.
Last night was a wild night. The thunder roared. The wind blew a gale. The rain fell in torrents. Last night was a wild night, with the thunder roaring, the wind blowing a gale, and the rain falling in torrents.
When I woke up, I saw him asleep in bed, I had not heard him when he came back. Because I had been sleeping soundly. When I woke up, I saw him asleep in bed, but I had not heard him when he came back because I had been sleeping soundly.
Listening attentively, a faulty sound was heard. Listening attentively, I heard a faulty sound.
On entering the room, no one was seen.
On entering the room, I saw no one.
The following sentences are not unified or coherent. Try to improve them.
Bernard Shaw was one of the best-known playwrights. Bernard Shaw was one of the best-known playwrights in England.
exercises
Read the following, point out the mistakes and make necessary corrections.
Our host entertained us with many interesting stories of adventures, he had been a member of an exploration team working in the Arctic. Our host, who had been a member of an exploration team working in the Arctic, entertained us with many interesting stories of adventures.
I will go to the lecture, for I like the lecturer’s poems.
Revise the following sentences. Try to make them concise.
In the year 1840 the Opium War broke out.
In 1840 the Opium War broke out.
There are more books in their library than in our library. There are more books in their library than in ours.
He returned back home after he graduated from college. He returned home after he graduated from college.
Liu always did his work a little better than his fellow workers, that was why he got higher pay than others. Liu always did his work a little better than his fellow workers, which was why he got higher pay than others.
There are icicles on the trees. The temperature must have fallen considerably during the night.
Since there are icicles on the trees, the temperature must have fallen considerably during the night.
Glancing out of the window, I was attracted by a beautiful view.
He nearly finished reading ten books during the vacation. He finished reading nearly ten books during the vacation.
I read the novel on the train, which did not interest me at all. On the train I read the novel, which did not interest me at all.
I lost some important documents and found them three days later. The police had helpedc, capable, and a man you can rely on. Fred is energetic, capable, and reliable.
The children promised to be careful and that they would return home early. The children promised to be careful and to return home early.
The girl began to learn to play the piano when she was a child. Her mother was a famous pianist.
The girl, whose mother was a famous pianist, began to learn to play the piano when she was a child.
I lost some important documents and found them with the help of police three days later.
Tell Helen, if she is at home, I will come to see her.
Tell Helen I will come to see her, if she is at home. Tell Helen, I will come to see her if she is at home.
To tell my friend the good news the letter was posted at once.
To tell my friend the good news, I posted the letter at once.
I will go to the lecture, for I like his poems.
You should pay more attention to place the singleword adverbs carefully. These adverbs are often misplaced, such as only, even, almost, just, hardly, nearly, merely. They should precede the words they modify.
Rewrite the following by putting the short sentences into compound or complex sentences, or sentences with participial, prepositional, or other phrases
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