句子收缩练习.ppt

Contraction: Reducing clauses to phrases or words收缩：将从句简化为短语或单词 Clauses can be replaced by gerundial phrases （动名词短语）,infinitives（不定式）,participial phrases (分词短语) and prepositional phrases（介词短语）. Directions: Rewrite the following sentences, reducing clauses to phrases or words. 1. He takes a cold shower every morning before he goes to work. He takes a cold shower every morning before going to work. 2. I hate to see letters that are written in pencil. I hate to see letters written in pencil. (用过去分词做后置定语以代替原句中的限制性定语从句） 3. The substance, which was discovered almost by accident, has revolutionized medicine. The substance discovered almost by accident has revolutionized medicine. (用过去分词做后置定语以代替原句中的非限制性定语从句） 4. Because he had a bad leg, he couldn’t walk as fast as the others. Because of a bad leg, he couldn’t walk as fast as the others. 5. We must keep a secret of the things that are being discussed here. We must keep a secret of the things being discussed here. 6. We need someone who can help us with the typing. We need someone to help us with the typing. 7. The question now is how we should carry out the plan. The question now is how to carry out the plan. 8. She won’t go home until she has taken the exam. She won’t go home until after the exam. 9. Among those who are taking part in the work, he is probably the most active. Among those taking part in the work, he is probably the most active. 10. She hurried back to school for fear that she miss too many lessons. She hurried back to school for fear of missing too many lessons. 11. Why don’t you read something that is easier? Why don’t you read something easier? 12. We are fully aware that the situation is serious. We are fully aware of the seriousness of the situation. * * * * *