Thursday, 5 October 2017

EF5/6 Sentence Combining KME Ex62

5. Dianne had a pounding headache; therefore, she couldn't go to school.

Dianne, who had a pounding headache, she couldn't go to school.
Dianne, who had a pounding headache, couldn't go to school.

Because Dianne had a pounding headache, she couldn't go to school.
She couldn't go to school because Dianne had a pounding headache. X
Dianne couldn't go to school because she had a pounding headache.

a migraine headache - headache that can last for a long time

6. John is extremely well-to-do; however, he never flaunts his wealth.
well-to-do = rich
flaunt = show off

Even though John is extremely well-to-do, he never flaunts his wealth.

even though, although, though

John is extremely well-to-do; even so, he never flaunts his wealth.

9. Because Mary is always sewing clothes for her relatives and friends, she has no time to sew for herself.

Mary is always sewing clothes for her relatives and friends. Therefore, she has no time to sew for herself.
Mary is always sewing clothes for her relatives and friends. Not surprisingly, she has no time to sew for herself.

Ex 63, 64 Try a few exercises

Peer teaching- student helping student


in the meantime - while waiting for something else to happen

meanwhile - two happening at the same time

It is one o'clock now. The plane leaves at 3; in the meantime, we can go have lunch.

You are reading a book; meanwhile, your kids are doing their homework.

Ex.63
2. Many people enjoy lamb because it has a unique taste.
unique = very special

4. The radio station announced the winning name; unfortunately, it was not mine.

6. Don't look directly at the eclipse, or you will damage your eyes.

7. Zygmunt was not boring; in fact, he was interesting.
Zygmunt was not boring; actually, he was interesting.

9. Jim napped for three hours because he was exhausted from watching TV.
Jim napped for three hours; obviously, he was exhausted from watching TV.

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