写作(Varieties of Sentences.pptVIP

Varieties of Sentences Lecture 4 The exhausted teacher slumped into the chair as soon as she opened her room. Exhausted, the teacher slumped into the chair as soon as she opened her room. Beginning with a subordinate clause While I believe the study of French can be beneficial, I do not feel it should be taught to third-graders at the expense of reading instruction. If my son is to learn another language, I prefer that he choose the one he wishes to study. Beginning with “-ly” form of adv.  Excitedly, Greg told me of his opportunity to take French. Patiently but/yet firmly, I told Greg I did not want him to take French. Slowly, thoroughly, Greg teacher explained why Greg should take French. Beginning with “-ing” form of  a verb (present p.) Sobbing, Greg explained that all his friends were taking French, and he wanted to also. Understanding his disappointment, I finally agreed to the French instruction. Beginning with “-ed, -en, -n, -t”  form of a verb (past p.) Exasperated, Greg stormed from the room. Frustrated and defeated, I finally allowed Greg to take the French class. Beginning with “to+verb” (infinitive)  To understand my reaction, you must realize that I value reading above all other school subjects. To appreciate and to accept my view, you must agree with me that reading is more important than French. Beginning with “prep. phrase” For a number of reasons, I oppose French instruction at the third-grade level. By my standards, reading is more important than French for third-graders. Changing the position of the “transitional words” in the sentence Indeed, Greg was disappointed that I would not allow him to take French. He was so disappointed, in fact, that I felt compelled to give in. Beginning with “absolute construction” All of this discussed, the chairman adjourned the meeting for half an hour. His mind full of strange ideas, he went homeward alone. While I explained to Greg repeatedly why