E11 sentence types

sentence types-

·       simple

s v

It is difficult for teenagers to live by themselves.

Teenagers find it challenging to live by themselves.

·       compound

It is difficult for teenagers to live by themselves, but some like to try.

FANBOYS- 7 coordinating conjunctions

for, and , nor, but, or , yet, so

Don’t worry about the low-frequency words

so, or, but , and

     SOBA-4 high-frequency words

    

; semicolon

conjunctive adverbs and transitional phrases

however, therefore, also, nevertheless

“It is difficult for teenagers to live by themselves; however, some like to try.”

“It is difficult for teenagers to live by themselves.  However, some like to try.” NOT COMPOUND- STILL A GREAT USE OF CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS

“It is difficult for teenagers to live by themselves, however, some like to try.”

complex

·       adverb clauses

because, if, when

She is wearing a sweater today because it is cold.

Because it is cold, she is wearing a sweater today.

·       adjective clauses

who, which, that

I know a person who comes from Japan.

She has a dog that comes from Japan.

I lived in Beijing, which is the capital of China. restrictive clause

Joe’s mother, who is retired, plays Mahjong.

Joe’s sister who is a nurse plays soccer.

noun clauses

think, feel, believe, guess, understand

I think that it will rain today.

I think that pets are very helpful for children.

He doesn’t understand why she is upset.

Variety of sentences- change the styles

simple, compound, complex