Borrowing text from a story to put into our own answers.
Quoting whole sentences XXX
Jonathan said, "I don't mind being skin and bone, Mum"
Incorporating quoted material, few important key words, good phrase
being skin and bone
For Jonathan, "being skin and bone" was helpful for him because it allowed him to fly faster. V1
For Jonathan, "being skin and bone"(1) was helpful because it allowed him to fly faster. V2
INCORPORATED
"It was all so pointless."
Jonathan wasn't interested in spending his time searching for food. "It was all so pointless."(1) XXX
Not incorporated. Orphans.
"It was all so pointless."
Jonathan found searching for food all day was "so pointless"(1) that he didn't want to spend his time doing that. Incorporated. V1
Jonathan thought that spending his days searching for food was "so pointless"(1) that he couldn't bring himself to do it with the flock.(1) V2
Jonathan felt that his flock were leading lives that were "pointless"(1). He wanted to do more with his life. V3
"But victory was short-lived."(2)
Even when Jonathan was successful, his feelings of accomplishment were "short-lived"(2) because he always wanted to do better. V1
Even when Jonathan achieved one of his flying goals, his feelings of accomplishment were "short-lived"(2) because he always wanted to stretch his ability. V2
Incorporated quoted material.
Jonathan was depressed when he told himself that he was only a "poor limited seagull"(2) who would never be able to fly the way he wanted to.
He realized that he was nothing special, only a common seagull "like every other seagull"(2) in the world.
He held out only the "daggers of his wingtips... and fell into a vertical dive."(3) This allowed him to fly "under control" at an amazing speed.
"daggers of his wingtips extended into the wind, and fell into a vertical dive."
... ellipsis
He held out only "his wingtips... and fell into a vertical dive."(3) This allowed him to fly "under control" at an amazing speed.
He stuck out his wings only a little bit and then went into a "vertical dive"(3) which allowed him to fly the fastest he had ever gone.
In fact, Jonathan reached "terminal velocity"(Bach 3) which was the fastest possible speed he could attain.
Practice makes perfect.
Thursday, 29 November 2018
EF3/4 Shifts in Verb Tense
ADV CL
After my aunt visits her mother in the hospital,
she will speak to the doctor.
she speaks to the doctor.
I will go home after classes ends. future
I go home after classes ends. present
After my aunt visited her mother in the hospital, she spoke to the doctor. past
I am very mad at my sister because she was rude. I am mad now. She was rude last week.
I was very mad at my sister because she was rude. I was mad last week. She was rude last week.
He hoped the Canucks would win. past
He hopes the Canucks will win. present
After my aunt visits her mother in the hospital,
she will speak to the doctor.
she speaks to the doctor.
I will go home after classes ends. future
I go home after classes ends. present
After my aunt visited her mother in the hospital, she spoke to the doctor. past
I am very mad at my sister because she was rude. I am mad now. She was rude last week.
I was very mad at my sister because she was rude. I was mad last week. She was rude last week.
He hoped the Canucks would win. past
He hopes the Canucks will win. present
EF3/4 Adjective clause practice
Quiz Adjective
Clauses
Write a sentence with an adjective
clause for each:
Ex.
park that
We
have a picnic in a park that has huge trees.
1.
price
that
The store that is on Fraser Street has good prices.
2.
friend
who
Mary has a friend who is beautiful.
Mary has a son who is handsome.
Mary has a friend who has beautiful eyes.
Mary has a friend who has a beautiful spirit.
Mary has a friend who has a beautiful dog.
3.
house
which
Vancouver has a lot of houses which are very expensive.
4.
computer
who
I bought a computer who is expensive.
XXX
I bought a computer that is expensive.
Charles Babbage is a scientist who invented
the computer.
Who has a computer? Question?
The guy who is using the computer is my
brother.
Sarah is the person who I learned her
how to use a computer. XXX
Sarah is the person who I taught how to
use a computer.
I have a computer, but I don’t know how
to use it. COMPOUND
I have an expensive computer. Who has
it? SIMPLE
Ann who
is in the second row has an expensive computer.
Mike who has computer skills is working
at Microsoft.
Who is it? Question- simple
The guy who I was talking to is a
computer engineer. COMPLEX
5.
capital
which
Tokyo which is a big city is the capital of Japan.
I was in London which is the capital city of England.
The capital of my country is Cairo.
SIMPLE
The capital of my country which is Egypt is Cairo.
Baghdad which is the capital city of Iraq. XXX
Baghdad which is the capital city of Iraq had a beautiful museum.
I lend capital which will earn interest.
capital = money
capitalism
% - percentage extra that you have to
pay back
6.
sale
that
sale (noun) sell (verb)
The store sells clothes at a good price.
The store is having a sale.
The store is on sale. XXX The store is
for sale.
Everything in the store is on sale.
Everything that is in the store is on
sale.
I bought some shoes that were on sale.
My son has a garage sale so that he can buy new toys. adverb cl
The big sale that was at Pacific Centre was amazing.
That store is having a big sale today.
SIMPLE
haggle – negotiate
a package deal –
auction -
Buy one, get one free.
Wednesday, 28 November 2018
Eng 12 Sentence combining
1. The girls set to work in their friend's basement so their gift could be a surprise.
2. They spread plastic, gathered their supplies, and assembled their equipment; then they began by taking off the upholstered seats.
After they spread plastic, gathered their supplies, and assembled their equipment, they began by taking off the upholstered seats.
3. First, they applied a gel stripper which removed most of the old paint.
4. Next, they used a thin stripper to work on the detail on the backrests.
5. The carving in the oak came slowly back to life.
6. The chairs were cleaned and sanded in one afternoon.
7. Since the wood was not damaged, France suggested that they use a light stain to enhance the grain so that the chairs would match the other furniture; Monika agreed.
Since the wood was not damaged, Monika agreed with France's suggestion that they use a light stain to enhance the grain so that the chairs would match the other furniture.
8. They also bought the fabric for the upholstery, making sure to coordinate it with the stain.
9. The effort was all worthwhile when, after they made breakfast for their mom on her birthday, they called her to the table that was set up with her chairs.
The effort was all worthwhile when they made breakfast for their mom's birthday and called her to the table that was set up with her chairs.
Concise, dense sentences.
2. They spread plastic, gathered their supplies, and assembled their equipment; then they began by taking off the upholstered seats.
After they spread plastic, gathered their supplies, and assembled their equipment, they began by taking off the upholstered seats.
3. First, they applied a gel stripper which removed most of the old paint.
4. Next, they used a thin stripper to work on the detail on the backrests.
5. The carving in the oak came slowly back to life.
6. The chairs were cleaned and sanded in one afternoon.
7. Since the wood was not damaged, France suggested that they use a light stain to enhance the grain so that the chairs would match the other furniture; Monika agreed.
Since the wood was not damaged, Monika agreed with France's suggestion that they use a light stain to enhance the grain so that the chairs would match the other furniture.
8. They also bought the fabric for the upholstery, making sure to coordinate it with the stain.
9. The effort was all worthwhile when, after they made breakfast for their mom on her birthday, they called her to the table that was set up with her chairs.
The effort was all worthwhile when they made breakfast for their mom's birthday and called her to the table that was set up with her chairs.
Concise, dense sentences.
Eng 12 Writing process
Writing is challenging. It's hard work.
Success come not through epiphany, but
through methodical work.
· CRS “An introduction to Writing”
p2
“writing is a skill” “not a gift or a single flash of inspiration”
Style: Ten Lessons in Clarity and Grace,
Bringing together a lot of different skills:
Academic writing
1.Understand the writing prompt.
Read the writing prompt. Read every word. Read it six times.
2.Respond to the writing prompt in a meaningful way
a.Generate a thesis statement based on
the writing prompt- topic and controlling idea
b. Decide what mode of
writing you will use: narrative, compare/contrast, literary
c. Generate evidence to
support your thesis
d. Organize the evidence/support
e. Write a coherent,
cohesive rough draft based on the conventions of multi-paragraph writing in
English.
f. Proofread and edit
g. Good copy.
Probably no time to write a good copy. Work will be assessed as “first-draft
response”.
· CRS “The Writing Process” pp20-47
Outline
Para 1 Intro
grabber - question
TS -
Body
Para 1 TS
- support
- " "
- evidence
Para 2 TS
- support
- " "
- evidence
-
Conc - restate Thesis
- clincher
When writing you rough draft, you can follow the outline as you go.
Plan, then write.
Planning - prewriting
Sentence types - simple, compound, complex
EF3/4 adjective clauses
They want to go to Mars which is called the Red Planet.
adjective clause
who
that
which
8. Alexander Ovechkin who is an excellent hockey player comes from Russia. COMPLEX
Alexander Ovechkin is an excellent hockey, and he comes from Russia. COMPOUND
9. Pizza which is inexpensive is my favourite food.
Coffee which is made from Ethiopian beans is delicious.
Coca Cola which is not good for you is very popular.
e coli - bacteria that can be in food, Romaine lettuce
10. Joe's sister lives in Paris which is the capital of France.
adjective clause
who
that
which
8. Alexander Ovechkin who is an excellent hockey player comes from Russia. COMPLEX
Alexander Ovechkin is an excellent hockey, and he comes from Russia. COMPOUND
9. Pizza which is inexpensive is my favourite food.
Coffee which is made from Ethiopian beans is delicious.
Coca Cola which is not good for you is very popular.
e coli - bacteria that can be in food, Romaine lettuce
10. Joe's sister lives in Paris which is the capital of France.
EF3/4 adv cl quiz
if
If it rains, we'll stay home.
If it is cold, I will wear a jacket.
even if
Even if it rains, we'll go out.
Even if it is cold, I will wear a t-shirt.
unless
We will go to the park unless it rains.
if
We will go to the park if it doesn't rain.
6. unless I have to work
I will come to your birthday party unless I have to work.
If you buy some milk, I will pay you back.
I will pay your money back. XXX
Can I borrow your pen? I will give it back to you.
I will pay you.
I will pay you back.
unless I work
I will not have any money unless I work.
She will stay at home unless she has to work.
She will stay home unless she has to work.
If it rains, we'll stay home.
If it is cold, I will wear a jacket.
even if
Even if it rains, we'll go out.
Even if it is cold, I will wear a t-shirt.
unless
We will go to the park unless it rains.
if
We will go to the park if it doesn't rain.
6. unless I have to work
I will come to your birthday party unless I have to work.
If you buy some milk, I will pay you back.
I will pay your money back. XXX
Can I borrow your pen? I will give it back to you.
I will pay you.
I will pay you back.
unless I work
I will not have any money unless I work.
She will stay at home unless she has to work.
She will stay home unless she has to work.
She will stay in home unless she has to work. XXX
He will drive to Burnaby.
She will go to school.
Joe will goto home.
Joe will go to Sarah's home.
Sarah will goto downtown.
I'm going to my room to read a book.
He will drive to Burnaby.
She will go to school.
Joe will go
Joe will go to Sarah's home.
Sarah will go
I'm going to my room to read a book.
Since May forgot her passport, she couldn't travel.
Since May forgot her passport, she will not be able to go to Seattle.
will not - won't
Even if your sister is late, she still will catch the bus.
If your sister is late, she will miss the bus.
Even if your sister is late, she still will catch the bus.
If your sister is late, she will miss the bus.
Even if your sister is late, she will get to work on time.
Despite NOUN
Despite her lateness, your sister still caught the bus.
Even if it is cold, I wear a t-shirt. cold-adj
Despite the cold, I wear a t-shirt. cold-noun
She likes living in Vancouver despite the rain.
Despite NOUN
Despite her lateness, your sister still caught the bus.
Even if it is cold, I wear a t-shirt. cold-adj
Despite the cold, I wear a t-shirt. cold-noun
She likes living in Vancouver despite the rain.
Tuesday, 27 November 2018
Eng 12 sentence combining
sentence combining - very effective way to improve your sentences
-from beginner to mastery
-learners of English and native speakers
William Strong - university professor
academic level - native students, first language
too simple, too basic, not academic,
prestige language - high level of writing
"Buying'
Kernel of a sentence, first sentence
They were shopping for a gift.
The gift was for their mother. - new information
Combination
They were shopping for a gift for their mother.
They were shopping for a gift, and the gift was for their mother. REP, overwritten
Concise, dense writing.
They were shopping for a gift for their mother.
France saw a display.
Monika saw a display.
France and Monika saw a display when they were shopping for a gift for their mother.
-from beginner to mastery
-learners of English and native speakers
William Strong - university professor
academic level - native students, first language
too simple, too basic, not academic,
prestige language - high level of writing
"Buying'
Kernel of a sentence, first sentence
They were shopping for a gift.
The gift was for their mother. - new information
Combination
They were shopping for a gift for their mother.
They were shopping for a gift, and the gift was for their mother. REP, overwritten
Concise, dense writing.
They were shopping for a gift for their mother.
France saw a display.
Monika saw a display.
France and Monika saw a display when they were shopping for a gift for their mother.
The display was in the mall.
France and Monika saw a display of antique refinished furniture when they were shopping in the mall for a gift for their mother.
It was of furniture.
The furniture was antique.
France and Monika saw a display of refinished antique furniture while they were shopping in the mall for a gift for their mother.
2. One particular chair caught their eye and gave them an idea. SIMPLE
One particular chair caught their eye; then it gave them an idea. COMPOUND
One particular chair which caught their eye gave them an idea. COMPLEX - adjective clause
One particular chair gave them an idea when it caught their eye. COMPLEX - adverb clause
Variety of styles - goal!
3. They decided to look for a chair to refinish since their mom liked antiques.
Because their mom liked antiques, they decided to look for a chair to refinish.
4. They looked in some shops on a side street not far from the mall; they found two delicate chairs they knew would look super in the nook where their family had breakfast. COMPOUND
After looking in some shops on a side street not far from the mall, they found two delicate chairs they knew would look super in the nook where their family had breakfast. COMPLEX - adverb clause
5. The price was reasonable, so they bought both chairs and left, talking excitedly about how to restore them. COMPOUND
They bought both of the reasonably-priced chairs; then they left, talking excitedly about how to restore them. COMPOUND
After buying both of the reasonably-priced chairs, they left, talking excitedly about how to restore them. SIMPLE
After they bought both of the chairs which were reasonable-priced, they left, talking excitedly about how to restore them. COMPLEX- adverb cl, adjective clause
- Achieve mastery of these sentence styles.
EF3/4 Adjective clauses
Sentence types:
Simple
Compound
Complex
-adverb clauses
-adjective clauses
-noun clauses
Adjectives- describe nouns
order of adjectives -
a red chair
a big country
more complicated ideas - adjective clause
who that which
I bought the water bottle at Sportchek.
The water bottle is leaking.
I bought the water bottle at Sportchek, and it is leaking. COMPOUND
The water bottle that I bought at Sportchek is leaking. COMPLEX adjective clause
who - people
that - everything, people or things
which - things, unique things, special things
Your sister is nice. She lives in Mumbai.
Your sister who is nice lives in Mumbai.
Your sister who lives in Mumbai is nice.
Two pieces of information:
Your sister 1.who lives in Mumbai 2.is nice.
Justin Trudeau who is the Prime Minister of Canada is very handsome.
Justin Trudeau 1.who is the Prime Minister of Canada 2.is very handsome.
Our classmates who study EF3/4 are friendly people.
Mary bought a phone that has a 5-inch screen.
Mary bought a phone. It has a 5-inch screen. SIMPLE
Mary bought a phone, and it has a 5-inch screen. COMPOUND
Mary bought a phone that has a 5-inch screen. COMPLEX
Canada which is a big country is a good place to live.
which - special, unique
Your home country which is Somalia is in east Africa.
She likes to visit countries that have nice beaches.
Your car which is green has a nice interior.
South Hill which is on Fraser Street has classes for adult learners.
Let's meet at the Starbucks that is at Fraser and 49th.
Let's meet at Pacific Centre which is downtown.
Page 7 Exercises
1. John F. Kennedy who was assassinated in 1963 was the youngest president in US history.
2. The pizzeria which/that we atethere at yesterday served expensive food.
The pizzeria that we ate yesterday served expensive food. XXX
The pizzeria where we ate yesterday served expensive food.
that we ate at yesterday / where we ate yesterday
3. My dog died yesterday which made me sad.
My dog which made me happy died yesterday.
4. Sunday is the day that I sleep in late.
Sunday is the day when I sleep in late.
5. Greta went to the mall without me which was not a nice thing to do.
Two different styles of adjective clauses:
The woman who I was talking to is my friend.
who is an object
The woman who is my friend waved at me.
who is a subject
The woman who I was talking to is my friend.
who is an object
object pronoun - who-- 4 choices
1. The woman who I was talking to is my friend.
2. The woman that I was talking to is my friend.
3. MOST NATURAL WAY
The womanwho I was talking to is my friend.
The woman I was talking to is my friend.
4. VERY UNUSUAL, VERY FORMAL
The woman whom I was talking to is my friend.
whom - very uncommon, forget it
6. Marta is the type of boss who/that is easy to work with.
7. Salmon is a meal that I love.
Salmon which I love is very tasty and good for you. It contains Omega 3 oils.
Simple
Compound
Complex
-adverb clauses
-adjective clauses
-noun clauses
Adjectives- describe nouns
order of adjectives -
a red chair
a big country
more complicated ideas - adjective clause
who that which
I bought the water bottle at Sportchek.
The water bottle is leaking.
I bought the water bottle at Sportchek, and it is leaking. COMPOUND
The water bottle that I bought at Sportchek is leaking. COMPLEX adjective clause
who - people
that - everything, people or things
which - things, unique things, special things
Your sister is nice. She lives in Mumbai.
Your sister who is nice lives in Mumbai.
Your sister who lives in Mumbai is nice.
Two pieces of information:
Your sister 1.who lives in Mumbai 2.is nice.
Justin Trudeau who is the Prime Minister of Canada is very handsome.
Justin Trudeau 1.who is the Prime Minister of Canada 2.is very handsome.
Our classmates who study EF3/4 are friendly people.
Mary bought a phone that has a 5-inch screen.
Mary bought a phone. It has a 5-inch screen. SIMPLE
Mary bought a phone, and it has a 5-inch screen. COMPOUND
Mary bought a phone that has a 5-inch screen. COMPLEX
Canada which is a big country is a good place to live.
which - special, unique
Your home country which is Somalia is in east Africa.
She likes to visit countries that have nice beaches.
Your car which is green has a nice interior.
South Hill which is on Fraser Street has classes for adult learners.
Let's meet at the Starbucks that is at Fraser and 49th.
Let's meet at Pacific Centre which is downtown.
Page 7 Exercises
1. John F. Kennedy who was assassinated in 1963 was the youngest president in US history.
2. The pizzeria which/that we ate
The pizzeria that we ate yesterday served expensive food. XXX
The pizzeria where we ate yesterday served expensive food.
that we ate at yesterday / where we ate yesterday
3. My dog died yesterday which made me sad.
My dog which made me happy died yesterday.
4. Sunday is the day that I sleep in late.
Sunday is the day when I sleep in late.
5. Greta went to the mall without me which was not a nice thing to do.
Two different styles of adjective clauses:
The woman who I was talking to is my friend.
who is an object
The woman who is my friend waved at me.
who is a subject
The woman who I was talking to is my friend.
who is an object
object pronoun - who-- 4 choices
1. The woman who I was talking to is my friend.
2. The woman that I was talking to is my friend.
3. MOST NATURAL WAY
The woman
The woman I was talking to is my friend.
4. VERY UNUSUAL, VERY FORMAL
The woman whom I was talking to is my friend.
whom - very uncommon, forget it
6. Marta is the type of boss who/that is easy to work with.
7. Salmon is a meal that I love.
Salmon which I love is very tasty and good for you. It contains Omega 3 oils.
Monday, 26 November 2018
EF3/4 Chris Hatfield
astro - space
astronomy - study of planets and solar systems
astrology - a belief that your birthday affects your personalilty, July - cancer
starsign - daily horoscope
astronomy - study of planets and solar systems
astrology - a belief that your birthday affects your personalilty, July - cancer
starsign - daily horoscope
EF3/4 Complex sentences
solar - sun
solar energy, solar panels, solar system
lunar - moon "la lune" (French) "la luna" (Spanish)
English does not have gendered nouns. French and Spanish do have gendered nouns.
la lune la luna - feminine
la - feminine
le el masculine
le papier
le stylo
The moon is associated with femininity in many cultures whereas the sun is almost always masculine.
Complex Sentences practice
1. while I eat lunch -while- two things that happen at the same time, take some time
While I eat lunch, I listen to music.
I listen to music while I eat lunch. No comma
2. Before they had any children, they had a lot of time and money for travel.
They got married before they had any children.
Life was boring before they had any children.
Before they had any children, they wanted to adopt.
3. Whenever it snows, she goes skiing.
Whenever it snows, everything is white.
We like to build a snowman whenever it snows.
We go skiing whenever it snows.
We play hockey.
We can play with snow.
Weplay ski.
We go sledding whenever it snows.
Whenever it snows, we always go snowboarding.
Monkey see, monkey do.
He did a flip and landed on his head.
If you hit your head, you can get a concussion.
4. Although we left at seven o'clock, we were still late.
We missed our flight although we left at seven o'clock.
We missed our flight even though we left at seven o'clock.
We missed our flight though we left at seven o'clock.
5. She put up posters when her dog ran away.
When her dog ran away, she followed him.
When her dog ran away, she freaked out.
6. I like you so much because you are friendly.
Because you are friendly, I like hanging out with you.
She has a lot of friends because she is very friendly.
I would like to spend time with you because you are very friendly.
7. We had to wait until the store opened.
We had to wait an hour until the store opened to get some groceries.
grocery
a grocery store
I got some groceries.
We were waiting eight hours until the Apple store opened.
8. Unless Kate can fix the car, she'll have to walk to work.
We won't be able to go to Dog Mountain unless Kate can fix the car.
9. As soon as he finishes his homework, he plays Fortnite and Minecraft.
We wants to go for a run as soon as he finishes his homework.
10. Since she moved to Alberta, she bought a big truck.
She has been happier since she moved to Alberta.
Since she moved to Alberta, I miss her.
Quiz tomorrow - six sentences
solar energy, solar panels, solar system
lunar - moon "la lune" (French) "la luna" (Spanish)
English does not have gendered nouns. French and Spanish do have gendered nouns.
la lune la luna - feminine
la - feminine
le el masculine
le papier
le stylo
The moon is associated with femininity in many cultures whereas the sun is almost always masculine.
Complex Sentences practice
1. while I eat lunch -while- two things that happen at the same time, take some time
While I eat lunch, I listen to music.
I listen to music while I eat lunch. No comma
2. Before they had any children, they had a lot of time and money for travel.
They got married before they had any children.
Life was boring before they had any children.
Before they had any children, they wanted to adopt.
3. Whenever it snows, she goes skiing.
Whenever it snows, everything is white.
We like to build a snowman whenever it snows.
We go skiing whenever it snows.
We play hockey.
We can play with snow.
We
We go sledding whenever it snows.
Whenever it snows, we always go snowboarding.
Monkey see, monkey do.
He did a flip and landed on his head.
If you hit your head, you can get a concussion.
4. Although we left at seven o'clock, we were still late.
We missed our flight although we left at seven o'clock.
We missed our flight even though we left at seven o'clock.
We missed our flight though we left at seven o'clock.
5. She put up posters when her dog ran away.
When her dog ran away, she followed him.
When her dog ran away, she freaked out.
6. I like you so much because you are friendly.
Because you are friendly, I like hanging out with you.
She has a lot of friends because she is very friendly.
I would like to spend time with you because you are very friendly.
7. We had to wait until the store opened.
We had to wait an hour until the store opened to get some groceries.
a grocery store
I got some groceries.
We were waiting eight hours until the Apple store opened.
8. Unless Kate can fix the car, she'll have to walk to work.
We won't be able to go to Dog Mountain unless Kate can fix the car.
9. As soon as he finishes his homework, he plays Fortnite and Minecraft.
We wants to go for a run as soon as he finishes his homework.
10. Since she moved to Alberta, she bought a big truck.
She has been happier since she moved to Alberta.
Since she moved to Alberta, I miss her.
Quiz tomorrow - six sentences
Friday, 23 November 2018
Eng 12 Things you might regret- so change something!!
https://us.wakeupyourmind.net/life/top-37-things-youll-regret-when-youre-old-pay-attention-to-15/?fbclid=IwAR3T2dADppgtNuP9V_2Fvf7EWaMykXN97nwdALAgcFL9r1ILrPHqdAIV8EU
EF3/4
even though / though / although
She went to the park even though it was raining.
I went to a party although I was tired.
My phone died just as you called (me).
She worked so hard that she got a promotion.
The chicken was so spicy that I couldn't eat it.
We got up so late that we missed our flight.
The puppy is so happy that he can't stay still.
The math course was so difficult that I couldn't pass it.
I am so tired that I am falling asleep.
"a judgmental person" - someone who judges you, points out your negative points
Don't judge a book by its cover.
gossip - talk about people behind their back, backbiting
Tell them to their face.
poker face, stone face - blank face
two-faced - fake
fake smile
bubbly
egg yolk
hospital
8
Atlantic Ocean
1 o'clock
birds
father
globe
sum
She went to the park even though it was raining.
I went to a party although I was tired.
My phone died just as you called (me).
She worked so hard that she got a promotion.
The chicken was so spicy that I couldn't eat it.
We got up so late that we missed our flight.
The puppy is so happy that he can't stay still.
The math course was so difficult that I couldn't pass it.
I am so tired that I am falling asleep.
"a judgmental person" - someone who judges you, points out your negative points
Don't judge a book by its cover.
gossip - talk about people behind their back, backbiting
Tell them to their face.
poker face, stone face - blank face
two-faced - fake
fake smile
bubbly
egg yolk
hospital
8
Atlantic Ocean
1 o'clock
birds
father
globe
sum
EF3/4 Fashion/business
Black Friday - US, few years in Canada
sales, discounts
Why 'Black'?
accounting vocabulary// red - debt, black - profit
My business is in the red. I owe money. I'm losing money.
My business is in the black. I am making a profit. I am making money. I am turning a profit.
second-hand stores, Value Village, VV Boutique
You have to have a good eye for fashion.
regifting -
Winners is the best store for clothes.
sales, discounts
Why 'Black'?
accounting vocabulary// red - debt, black - profit
My business is in the red. I owe money. I'm losing money.
My business is in the black. I am making a profit. I am making money. I am turning a profit.
second-hand stores, Value Village, VV Boutique
You have to have a good eye for fashion.
regifting -
Winners is the best store for clothes.
EF3/4 Test 1 simple compound examples
I went to a party last night.
I was at a party last night.
We went out to eat last week.
We stayed in for dinner last night.
She lived in New York for three months.
She has lived in Vancouver since July.
Every two months I pay the hydro bill.
My car battery is dead.
I listen to music every night.
I like listening to music.
He had an emergency, so he couldn't go to work.
I talked to emergency services, but they didn't answer my questions.
Prepositions of place
https://www.eslbuzz.com/in-on-at-prepositions-of-place/
I crashed my car, so the police take away my driver's licence.
numbers - general 1 one 12 twelve
1-10 write it out one, two, three
11-100 11, 32, 156, 2076
I have 2 dogs. XXX
I have two dogs.
I have 16 kids.
I have sixteen kids. XXX
Roman number I II III IV V VI VII
Rocky V title of a movie
I was at a party last night.
We went out to eat last week.
We stayed in for dinner last night.
She lived in New York for three months.
She has lived in Vancouver since July.
Every two months I pay the hydro bill.
My car battery is dead.
I listen to music every night.
I like listening to music.
He had an emergency, so he couldn't go to work.
I talked to emergency services, but they didn't answer my questions.
Prepositions of place
https://www.eslbuzz.com/in-on-at-prepositions-of-place/
I crashed my car, so the police take away my driver's licence.
numbers - general 1 one 12 twelve
1-10 write it out one, two, three
11-100 11, 32, 156, 2076
I have 2 dogs. XXX
I have two dogs.
I have 16 kids.
I have sixteen kids. XXX
Roman number I II III IV V VI VII
Rocky V title of a movie
Thursday, 22 November 2018
Eng12 Sentence exercises compound sentences, adjective clauses
apparently - clearly
The little boy was crying; apparently, something had upset him.
Lesson 1
2. Even though I missed my usual train. FRAG
Even though I missed my usual train. SENT
Even though I missed my usual train, I got to class on time.
I got to class on time even though I missed my usual train.
He is tired because he had a bad sleep. adverb clause
Because he had a bad sleep, he is tired.
5. Tomatoes that are grown in hothouses. FRAG
Tomatoesthat are grown in hothouses.
Tomatoes that are grown in hothouses
adjective clause
Tomatoes that are grown in hothouses taste bad.
Wagamese, who was a foster child, grew up in Ontario.
Schools that are in Vancouver have summer breaks.
SHEC, which is in Vancouver, has a summer break.
A. My sister who is a nurse plays volleyball.
B. My sister, who is a nurse, plays volleyball.
non-essential clause
Beijing, which is the capital of China, is a huge city.
The water bottle that is on my desk is mine. necessary information
My mother who is retired plays mahjong.
My mother, who is retired, plays mahjong.
The teacher who teaches me chemistry is really nice.
Justin Trudeau, who is the prime minister of Canada, is a very handsome man.
, , commas mean something
essential clauses/ restrictive clauses
Understanding and Using English Grammar, Betty Azar
The little boy was crying; apparently, something had upset him.
Lesson 1
2. Even though I missed my usual train. FRAG
Even though I missed my usual train, I got to class on time.
I got to class on time even though I missed my usual train.
He is tired because he had a bad sleep. adverb clause
Because he had a bad sleep, he is tired.
5. Tomatoes that are grown in hothouses. FRAG
Tomatoes
Tomatoes that are grown in hothouses
adjective clause
Tomatoes that are grown in hothouses taste bad.
Wagamese, who was a foster child, grew up in Ontario.
Schools that are in Vancouver have summer breaks.
SHEC, which is in Vancouver, has a summer break.
A. My sister who is a nurse plays volleyball.
B. My sister, who is a nurse, plays volleyball.
non-essential clause
Beijing, which is the capital of China, is a huge city.
The water bottle that is on my desk is mine. necessary information
My mother who is retired plays mahjong.
My mother, who is retired, plays mahjong.
The teacher who teaches me chemistry is really nice.
Justin Trudeau, who is the prime minister of Canada, is a very handsome man.
, , commas mean something
essential clauses/ restrictive clauses
Understanding and Using English Grammar, Betty Azar
Eng 12 Sentence styles
SIMPLE
COMPOUND
, FANBOYS
, SOBA so or but and
SV, SOBA SV.
SV; SV. ; semicolons
SV; TRANS, SV.
;therefore,
;however,
It is cold today; however, we are still going for a hike. COMPOUND
; LOW FREQUENCY
It is cold today. However, we are still going for a hike. SIMPLES, COMMONLY USED
COMPLEX
COMPOUND
, FANBOYS
, SOBA so or but and
SV, SOBA SV.
SV; SV. ; semicolons
SV; TRANS, SV.
;therefore,
;however,
It is cold today; however, we are still going for a hike. COMPOUND
; LOW FREQUENCY
It is cold today. However, we are still going for a hike. SIMPLES, COMMONLY USED
COMPLEX
EF3/4 adverb clauses
SIMPLE
COMPOUND
COMPLEX
adverb clauses
Most important words- because when if
because - the reason why
I feel tired today because I didn't sleep well last night.
Because I didn't sleep well last night, I feel tired today.
The picnic is cancelled because of rain. SIMPLE
It is raining, so the picnic is cancelled. COMPOUND
It is raining;therefore, the picnic is cancelled. COMPOUND
The picnic is cancelled because it is raining. COMPLEX - adv cl
when - time
I drink coffee when I get up.
When I get up, I drink coffee.
if - maybe yes, maybe no
Come to the party if you're free.
If you're free, please drop by the party.
drop by - come by, visit
Feel free to drop by anytime.
Don't be shy. Don't be a stranger.
because when if
TIME
after before
The kids take a bath after supper. SMP
The kids take a bath after they have supper. CPX
After the kids have supper, they take a bath.
After the kids had supper, they took a bath.
since - from a time
Maria has lived in Vancouver since 2010. SMP
Maria has lived in Vancouver since she moved here in 2010. CPX
while - two things happening at the same time, simultaneously
While I am making dinner, could you set the table?
Could you set the table while I am making dinner?
even if
She won't come to your party even if you invite her.
if
She will come to your party if you invite her.
I won't buy you a new video game even if you ask me ten times.
as
Maria is as tall as her mom (is).
as adj as
as cold as
Canada is as cold as Russia (is). CPX
as expensive as
as difficult as
as soon as
Call me as soon as you get back.
As-is - buy something that is damaged
BuyLow is as cheap as Superstore (is).
Sarah is as smart as a whip.
smart - hurt, intelligent
Kai is as thin as a dime.
Joe is as deaf as a post.
Joe is as blind as a bat.
Michelle is as stubborn as a mule.
Your kitchen is as clean as a whistle. It is spotless. You could eat off the floor.
My daughter's bedroom is a pigsty.
Joan did her homework as quick as a wink.
blink - close two eyes
wink - close one eye
raise your eyebrows
Jenn does her homework as slow as molasses.
cocktail -fancy drink,
mixed drink -simpler, rum and coke
adjective clauses
noun clauses
COMPOUND
COMPLEX
adverb clauses
Most important words- because when if
because - the reason why
I feel tired today because I didn't sleep well last night.
Because I didn't sleep well last night, I feel tired today.
The picnic is cancelled because of rain. SIMPLE
It is raining, so the picnic is cancelled. COMPOUND
It is raining;therefore, the picnic is cancelled. COMPOUND
The picnic is cancelled because it is raining. COMPLEX - adv cl
when - time
I drink coffee when I get up.
When I get up, I drink coffee.
if - maybe yes, maybe no
Come to the party if you're free.
If you're free, please drop by the party.
drop by - come by, visit
Feel free to drop by anytime.
Don't be shy. Don't be a stranger.
because when if
TIME
after before
The kids take a bath after supper. SMP
The kids take a bath after they have supper. CPX
After the kids have supper, they take a bath.
After the kids had supper, they took a bath.
Maria has lived in Vancouver since 2010. SMP
Maria has lived in Vancouver since she moved here in 2010. CPX
while - two things happening at the same time, simultaneously
While I am making dinner, could you set the table?
Could you set the table while I am making dinner?
even if
She won't come to your party even if you invite her.
if
She will come to your party if you invite her.
I won't buy you a new video game even if you ask me ten times.
as
Maria is as tall as her mom (is).
as adj as
as cold as
Canada is as cold as Russia (is). CPX
as expensive as
as difficult as
as soon as
Call me as soon as you get back.
As-is - buy something that is damaged
BuyLow is as cheap as Superstore (is).
Sarah is as smart as a whip.
smart - hurt, intelligent
Kai is as thin as a dime.
Joe is as deaf as a post.
Joe is as blind as a bat.
Michelle is as stubborn as a mule.
Your kitchen is as clean as a whistle. It is spotless. You could eat off the floor.
My daughter's bedroom is a pigsty.
Joan did her homework as quick as a wink.
blink - close two eyes
wink - close one eye
raise your eyebrows
Jenn does her homework as slow as molasses.
cocktail -fancy drink,
mixed drink -simpler, rum and coke
adjective clauses
noun clauses
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