Lecture 10 Sentence-making (1)
Outline 1.Objectives of this lecture; 2.Definition of a sentence; 3.Types of sentences; 4.Sentence patterns; 5.Short and long sentences; 6.Loose and periodic sentences; 7.Ways to establish links between sentences; 8.Common sentence problems
Outline 1.Objectives of this lecture; 2.Definition of a sentence; 3.Types of sentences; 4.Sentence patterns; 5.Short and long sentences; 6.Loose and periodic sentences; 7.Ways to establish links between sentences; 8.Common sentence problems
1.Objectives 1)to know the definition and types of sentences. 2)to know what effective sentences are. 3)to identify common errors in sentences. 4)to master the skills of making effective sentences in writing
1. Objectives v 1) to know the definition and types of sentences. v 2) to know what effective sentences are. v 3) to identify common errors in sentences. v 4) to master the skills of making effective sentences in writing
2.What is a Sentence? A sentence is a group of words that you use to communicate your ideas in writing or in speech. (function) It is a complete,independent unit of thought and consists of two main parts:a subject and a predicate (form)
2. What is a Sentence? A sentence is a group of words that you use to communicate your ideas in writing or in speech. (function) It is a complete, independent unit of thought and consists of two main parts: a subject and a predicate. (form)
The subject is the word or words that names the person,thing,or place that a sentence is about.It is usually a noun or pronoun. The predicate makes a statement about the subject.It consists of a verb and its modifiers or comp/ements.The verb is the most important part of the predicate.It expresses action or a state of being.A complement is a word or words used to complete the meaning of the verb
The subject is the word or words that names the person, thing, or place that a sentence is about. It is usually a noun or pronoun. The predicate makes a statement about the subject. It consists of a verb and its modifiers or complements. The verb is the most important part of the predicate. It expresses action or a state of being. A complement is a word or words used to complete the meaning of the verb