Common Problems in Constructing Sentences
Common Problems in Constructing Sentences
The sale was in full swing in the store people crowded the aisles.
Sentence:
The sale was in full swing. In the store, people crowded the aisles.
scissors.
Sentence:
The wrapping paper needed cutting, but we could not locate the
scissors.
C. With semicolons
Run-on:
registration
forms.
Sentence:
registration
forms.
D. By rewriting
Run-on:
registration
forms.
Sentence:
The horse show began late because someone had misplaced the
registration forms. (changed to complex sentence)
Transitional Devices
A. Amplification or addition:
and, again, in addition, further, furthermore, moreover, also, too, and then,
besides, equally important
B. Comparison:
also, in the same way, likewise, similarly, additionally, just as, like
C. Contrast:
But, however, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, yet,
conversely,
whereas, rather, otherwise, although, in spite of, despite
D. Consequence or conclusion:
Therefore, thus, hence, then, as a result, for these reasons, accordingly,
consequently, because, since, due to, it follows that, so
E. Concession:
To be sure, granted that, of course, it is true, no doubt, naturally
F. Example:
For example, for instance, as an illustration, to illustrate, specifically, in
particular, namely, such as
G. Emphasis or insistence:
Anyway, indeed, in fact, certainly, of course, yes, no
H. Restatement:
That is, in other words, in simpler terms, to put it differently
I. Recapitulation or summation:
In conclusion, in summary, to summarize, to sum up, all in all, as has been
said,
altogether, in short, on the whole, in brief
J. Time or place:
Afterward, later, earlier, formerly, elsewhere, here, there, subsequently, at the
same time, simultaneously, above, below, further on, this time, so far, until
now,
meanwhile, during, at last, in the first place, thereafter, presently
efficient beating
5. Wanted: Man to take care of cow that does not smoke or drink
Practice: Misplaced Modifiers.
1. The young girl ran toward her horse crying with joy.
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2. The spaghetti was served to the child smelling of garlic.
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3. The buildings on the ground from the plane looked small.
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4. Covered with mold, he threw out the cheese.
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5. Richard planned to meet Rachel before the concert at Radio City Music Hall at a
restaurant.
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5. Dangling Modifiers occurs when the word being modified is not present in a
sentence
Examples:
1. Looking at the stars, a meteor flashed across the sky.
2. When she was a baby, Sarahs mother was very strict.
Practice :Dangling Modifier. Fix the following by rewriting it on the blank provided.
1. Having finished the assignment, the TV was turned on.
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2. After reading the original study, the article remains convincing.
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3. Relieved of our responsibilities at your job, your home should be a place to relax.
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4. Having arrived late for practice, a written excuse was needed.
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5. Standing on the balcony, the ocean view was magnificent.
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Examples:
Wordy form
A large number of
A period of a week
Short form
Many
A week
Arrive at an agreement
Agree
Before
Now
Big in size
Big
Because
While
Five in number
Five
Because
Good benefit
Benefit
In every instance
Always
In my opinion
I think
If
Soon
Today
Is able to
Can
Large in size
Large
Plan
Postponed
Red in color
Red
Return back
return