E7/10 Sept 15

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Today’s agenda

1. Continue review of sentences - ; semicolons

Tomorrow

Complex sentences- adverb clauses

“Trees in Ice”

“What Happened During the Ice Storm”.

SENTENCE STYLES: 3 styles of sentences (kind of 4)

1. Simple

2. Compound

SV, SOBA SV.

SV ; TRANS, SV.

3. Complex

4. Compound complex

Compound sentences

SV, SOBA SV. I like ice cream, and she likes chocolate.

SV ; SV. I like ice cream; she likes chocolate.

SV ; TRANS, SV. I like ice cream; however, she likes chocolate.

This will bring our sentence writing up a level.

ERROR

I like ice cream. And, she likes chocolate. XXX very casual, informal, not good for school

SOLUTIONS

I like ice cream, and she likes chocolate.

I like ice cream; she likes chocolate.

I like ice cream; however, she likes chocolate.

Transitional terms:

- however

I want to buy a new guitar, but it is too expensive.

I want to buy a new guitar; however, it is too expensive.

- therefore

The air quality is very low in Vancouver this week; therefore, most outside sports have been postponed.

- also

Sarah likes to go hiking; also, she is into cycling.

- consequently

Dave hurt his knee; consequently, he can’t do the 10 km race.

- instead

Maria won’t go to the party; instead, she will hang out with her sister at home.

- meanwhile – two things happening at the same time

Michelle is getting supper ready; meanwhile, Sarah is doing her homework.

- in the meantime – waiting for something to occur

Our plane leaves boards in two hours; in the meantime, let’s grab some lunch.

- moreover – most importantly, more importantly

I like Vancouver because it has lots of good restaurants; moreover, it is a beautiful city.

- nevertheless – 

Tomoko finds the math to be very challenging; nevertheless, she is keeping her head above water.

Idiom- keep your head above water – surviving managing a difficult situation

- otherwise – choice

Wear a sweater today; otherwise, you might get cold.

- still

The 20k hike is supposed to be very tough; still, I want to try it.

- then – no comma, no reason why

Mohammed went to Oakridge Mall; then he went home.

Mohammed went to Oakridge Mall; then, he went home. small error- not a big deal

- unfortunately – too bad, bad luck

I had a job interview at 2 o’clock; unfortunately, I missed it because I thought it was at 4 o’clock.

- fortunately

- as a result

Cheryl watched what she ate and exercised every day; as a result, her high blood pressure improved a lot.

Idiom -watch what you eat – eat a nutritious, balanced diet

- at the same time

Junko is a full-time student; at the same time, she is holding down a part-time job.

Idiom: hold down a job – have a job

- for example

- in addition

You can swim and dive at the lake; in addition, you can go canoeing.

- in my opinion

I don’t watch any TV; in my opinion, most of the shows are crap.

- in other words

I find writing in English to be very challenging; in other words, I struggle with expressing myself on paper.

- on the other hand – contrast between two things

Having a spouse and kids can be very rewarding; on the other hand, they take all of your time and all of your money.

Try some examples of your own in the Chat:

1. I drop my sons off to at the school; then I went to walking for 1 one hour. prep, vf , one-ten, 11-~

2. John doesn't like cooking and cleaning; in addition, he doesn't give lend a hand at home.

Give me a hand. Lend a hand around the house.

3. I really like modeling; on the other hand, my family is not ok with it. 

4. Learning math is hard; still, I want to learn more about it.

5. I have my writing test tomorrow; unfortunately, I failed it because I wake up very late. vt

6. It is good to wake up early in the morning; in my opinion, there is much time to manage daily stuffs. awk #

; in my opinion, the morning is a good time to plan my day.

7. I do not like shopping; in my opinion, shopping is a waste of my time.

Talking to my brother about politics is a waste of my time.

8. He must have lost his key; as a result, he knocked on the door for us to let him in.

9. Mike finds English hard; nevertheless, he works at it everyday.

10. Katy is preparing for her exam; meanwhile, Mike is still playing with/on his phone. 

11. I am having an English class via Zoom; meanwhile, I am watching the stock market.

12. I like hiking and cycling; in other words, I am really into sports fitness/ outdoor activities.

13. I don't like winner? for many reasons; for example, It make me don't want to get out from my bed in the morning. vf

I don't like winter for many reasons; for example, it makes me not want to get out of my bed in the morning.

You always spit when you talk; it makes me not want to talk to you.

14. The library is a quiet place to study; however, many students prefer to study at home.

15. I am learning English on in the Zoom class; meanwhile, my husband is watching TV.

16. I took my daughter to school this morning;then returnrd home.

; then I returned home.

17. I'm going to have a picnic tomorrow in the park; unfortunately, it is smoky outside.

18. Studying English is very hard; on the other hand, you get many benefits.

19. I am going out to the beach tomorrow; unfortunately, there is so many much seaweed on the beach. #

Learn some new transitional terms.

however, therefore – easy

Try some new ones! Challenge yourself. Stretch your English!!

“Transitional Terms” – choose some new ones

Our English will grow one word at a time, everyday.