EF6 8:30 Feb11

 

Good morning, everyone.

We will get started at 8:30.

 

Today’s agenda

1.    Continue with overview of sentence types.

2.    Continue with simple sentences

3.    Describe Quiz#1 tomorrow – simple sentences

 

 

 

2.COMPOUND

SV SV – two simple sentences in a row, connected together

with coordinating conjunctions

coordinating conjunctions- FANBOYS for and nor but or yet so

FANBOYS – not that helpful, several are not used often

*for – used very rarely in compound sentences

Sarah is wearing a hat today, for it is cold. not common usage

Sarah is wearing a hat today because it is cold. complex – more authentic

Forget about ‘for’. People don’t talk that way.

‘for’ is used in other ways

Here is a gift for you. simple, not compound

 

*and – very often used

Michelle bought a new coat, and it is very nice. compound

 

SIDE NOTE ‘because’ comma or not comma - Monday

 

*nor – not used, not commonly, nobody says ‘nor’

Dave does not speak Farsi, nor does he speak Arabic. very unusual, formal

Dave does not speak Farsi or Arabic. simple sentence

 

*but – used all the time

It is sunny today, but it is supposed to rain tomorrow.

 

*or – very commonly used

You can go to the party, or you can stay home.

 

*yet – not commonly used

It is cold, yet we are going for a walk. but

It is cold, but we are going for a walk. but

 

*so – used all the time

Maria is tired, so she will take a nap.

 

FANBOYS – SOBA so or but and

 

 

most useful, high-frequency usage: SOBA so or but and

not used very often, low-frequency usage: for nor yet

 

“It is raining, so we can’t play soccer.”

“You can come to school, or you can go to work.”

“I like chocolate, but I don’t eat it everyday.”

“Joan likes hiking, and she likes skiing.”

 

 

REMINDER: All of these noted will go on the blog, and you can check them any time you want. Write down the address: haleyshec.blogspot.com

 

Write a few examples of your own using SOBA in chat. We can share them.

Your examples:

1.    It is sunny today, so I can go for a long walk with my dogs.

2.    I was so tired. So I went to bed.

I was very tired, so I went to bed.

3.    I'm hungry, so I'm going to eat a banana.

4.    My sister dosent  like cat but I do.

My sister doesn’t like cats, but I do.

 

5.    It was freezing outside, so we couldn't go for shopping.

6.    I do martial arts, and I love it.

7.    It is cold outside, so I wear my coat.

8.    I’m so very busy today, so I will see you tomorrow.

so busy – very casual, good for talking

very busy, extremely busy

 

9.    I like sweet potato. simple sentence

I like sweet potato, so I eat it several times a week. compound

10.                       We can read the book, or going outside.

SV, SOBA SV.

We can read the book, or we can go outside.

11.                       You can use my laptop, or you can use your own.

12.                       I bought a bag ,and it is very useful.

13.                       It was very cold today, so I use to wear wore warm clothes.

14.                       I have work at night, and I have school in the morning.

15.                       I went to the grocery store yesterday, so I can cook today.

16.                       I was not home this morning, so I couldn't see you.

17.                       I'm hungry, so I am going to eat some strawberries.

18.                       She work hard,so she will success.

She works hard, so she will succeed.

 

19.                       She likes music, but he likes sports.

20.                       It is cold outside so I can’t go for a walk punctution

It is cold outside, so I can’t go for a walk.

 

21.                       I went to Saltspring Island, and I found it was beautiful.

22.                       We decided to go on a picnic, but it rained.

23.                       I have a party tonight, and I hope you can go with me.

24.                       She is so very tired, but she doesn’t like to go to sleep.

25.                       Do you want coffee or tea? simple

Do you want coffee, or do you want tea? compound

                     Your choice – simple or compound

26.                       I booked this weekend for Science World, but I feel tired.

27.                       It is winter, but it is warm.

28.                       You hungry but you don’t want to eat.

You are hungry, but you don’t want to eat.

 

A nice introduction to compound sentences- , SOBA

We will continue with this tomorrow.

 

 

 

MODEL FOR THE QUIZ TOMORROW:

 

Write a simple sentence for each.

Doublespace.

Use 14-16 point font.

Email it to me as an attachment by 9:45.

(You will have about 25-30 minutes to write the short quiz.)

e.g. SV cat

The cat is asleep on the bed.

 

1. SV                      dog

 

I like dogs. -very basic, very beginner level

My aunt takes care of stray dogs in her neighborhood. -streching our English

 

2. SSV                    school

 

You and I go to school. – very beginner level

Sarah and her mother, Joan, study at the same adult school together. – much more proficient

 

3. Imperative      window

4. Interrogative

5.

6.

 

 

Basis of the quiz tomorrow:

SV

SVV

SSV

Interrogative

Imperative

 

 

We have 10 minutes left. If you would like to practice some simple sentences, or if you have questions, we can take this time now.