2.1 Sentence Structure PDF

UNIR1100 COMMUNICATION SKILLS (1) Module 2 – Paraphrasing 2.1 Sentence Structure Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students will be able to paraphrase sentences and short texts using different techniques. Lecturer: Ahmed Al Afari & Deepa...

UNIR1100 COMMUNICATION SKILLS (1) Module 2 – Paraphrasing 2.1 Sentence Structure Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students will be able to paraphrase sentences and short texts using different techniques. Lecturer: Ahmed Al Afari & Deepa Shine Academic Year: Semester 1, 2024-2025 Course Coordinator: Deepa Shine 1  Sentence Structure Grammar Review Read the following explanations and examples about the 4 types of sentence structures A simple sentence expresses a single thought and must contain a subject and a verb. e.g., The government has a responsibility to ensure the safety of its citizens. A compound sentence consists of two simple sentences that are connected with a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). e.g., Some believe the government should increase spending on national defense,yet others believe the expenditure should be allocated to education. A complex sentence is an independent clause connected to one or more dependentclauses using a subordinating conjunction (before, although) or a relative pronoun (who, which). e.g., Although the government promised to tackle childhood obesity, the 2020 targetwas not met. A complex-compound sentence has two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. e.g., Due to the failed handling of the crisis, the Prime Minister was forced to resign,and a general election was called. Discuss the following questions in pairs. 1. What do you need to consider when writing a paragraph? 2. Do your paragraphs have topic, supporting and concluding sentences? 3. Do you tend to write sentences in the same way? Why? 4. How do you normally link your sentences together? 5. How will you be assessed on your writing skills on this course? 2 Task 1 Read the paragraph and answer the following questions: The role of a teacher is one of considerable debate nowadays. Many people believe their roleis to simply impart knowledge, but others claim their main aim should be to inspire and encourage their students. Other teacher roles include that of an assessor, which involves evaluating a student’s learning and progress, as well as that of a manager of the classroom environment. This classroom management role in particular has changed quite considerably in recent times due to the introduction of modern technology into the classroom. While teachers are now required to not only adapt to these new technologies, but they are also expected to embrace them and ensure that their pupils make use of its full potential in a safeand meaningful way. 1. How many sentences are there? _______________________________________________________________ 2. How many different types of sentences are there? _______________________________________________________________ 3. How do they differ? ______________________________________________________________ 4. How are the sentences connected? ______________________________________________________________ Subordinating Conjunctions After How provided (that) whenever although If since where As In as much as so that wherever as far as in case (that) supposing (that) whether as soon as in order (that) than while as if In so far as that why as though in that though who because lest till which before no matter how unless whose even if now that until even though once when Reference Academic-englishuk.com. (2021). Retrieved 1 October 2021, from https://academic- englishuk.com/wp- content/uploads/2020/06/Sentence-Structure-1-EXAMPLE-AEUK-.pdf 3