Unit 12The MostDangerousGameby Richard Connell
Unit 12 The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell
ContentsWords&ExpressionsText AnalysisSentencePatternsOral&WrittenWorkCBIWork
Contents 2 3 4 5 Words & Expressions Text Analysis Oral & Written Work Sentence Patterns CBI Work 1
Sentence patternsWork on this partindependently!I. Involved sentencesStudythegrammaticalstructureoftheseinvolvedsentences.1.So intent was the Cossack on his stalking that he was upon the thingRainsford had made before he saw it. (27)2.Then he felt an impulse to cry out with joy, for he heard the sharpscream of pain as the cover of the pit gave way and the pointed stakesfound their mark. (31)
Sentence patterns ◆ Study the grammatical structure of these involved sentences. I. Involved sentences 1. So intent was the Cossack on his stalking that he was upon the thing Rainsford had made before he saw it. (27) 2. Then he felt an impulse to cry out with joy, for he heard the sharp scream of pain as the cover of the pit gave way and the pointed stakes found their mark. (31) Work on this part independently!
Make the meaning of thesentenceclearwithsimplerSentence patternswordsorshortersentencesWork in group!II. Sentences paraphrase1.But may I venture to suggest that youll find my idea of sport moreinteresting than Ivan's? (6)2.He nodded toward the corner to where the giant stood, his thick armscrossed on his hogshead of a chest. (7)3.He was in a picture with a frame of water,and his operations, clearlymust take place within the frame. (17)4.He executed a series of intricate loops; he doubled on his trail againand again, recalling all the lore of the fox hunt, and all the dodges ofthe fox. (18)5. FRainsford's impulsewastohurl himself down likeapanther,buthe sawthat the general's right hand held something metallic-a smallautomatic pistol. (20)
Sentence patterns II. Sentences paraphrase 1. But may I venture to suggest that you’ll find my idea of sport more interesting than Ivan’s? (6) 2. He nodded toward the corner to where the giant stood, his thick arms crossed on his hogshead of a chest. (7) 3. He was in a picture with a frame of water, and his operations, clearly, must take place within the frame. (17) 4. He executed a series of intricate loops; he doubled on his trail again and again, recalling all the lore of the fox hunt, and all the dodges of the fox. (18) 5. Rainsford’s impulse was to hurl himself down like a panther, but he saw that the general’s right hand held something metallic—a small automatic pistol. (20) Make the meaning of the sentence clear with simpler words or shorter sentences. Work in group!
Make the meaning of thesentenceclearwithsimplerSentence patternswords orshorter sentences.Work in group!II. Sentences paraphrase6.Rainsford's second thought was even more terrible. It sent a shudderof cold horror through his whole being. (23)7.He sensed the danger and leaped back with the agility of an ape. (27)8....but for his alertness, he must have been smashed beneath it. (27)9.AtdaybreakRainsfordwasawakenedbyasoundthatmadehimknowthat he had new things to learn about fear. (33)10.Rainsford had hardly tumbled to the ground when the pack took upthe cry again. (38)11.Two slight annoyances kept him from perfect enjoyment. (39)
Sentence patterns II. Sentences paraphrase 6. Rainsford’s second thought was even more terrible. It sent a shudder of cold horror through his whole being. (23) 7. He sensed the danger and leaped back with the agility of an ape. (27) 8. . but for his alertness, he must have been smashed beneath it. (27) 9. At daybreak Rainsford was awakened by a sound that made him know that he had new things to learn about fear. (33) 10. Rainsford had hardly tumbled to the ground when the pack took up the cry again. (38) 11. Two slight annoyances kept him from perfect enjoyment. (39) Make the meaning of the sentence clear with simpler words or shorter sentences. Work in group!