[外语学习]The Sentence 1.ppt

 The Sentence (1) What is a sentence? A group of words? What makes the group of words sentences? Each expresses a complete thought and makes sense on its own. Outline Complete Sentences and Incomplete Sentences (Fragments Fused Sentences) Types of Sentences Effective Sentences Skills in Writing Sentences Common Mistakes Correction Complete Sentences and Incomplete Sentences A grammatically complete sentence is one that contains at least a subject and a predicate verb; if the verb is transitive, there must be an object; if the verb is a link verb, there must be a predicative or complement. Attributes and adverbials, though they are not essential elements of a sentence, help to make the meaning clear or complete： He came. He came to the classroom very early. She wrote a letter. She wrote a long letter to her parents. Dr. Smith is a professor. Dr. Smith is a well-known professor of physics. A complete sentence in meaning implies that a sentence can have one complete thought only. (1) On the evening of Friday, Mrs. Smith had an accident while she was driving home from the supermarket. (2) I was walking in the park yesterday morning, and saw a snake. (3) Ernest Hemingway was an American novelist, and he won a Nobel prize for literature in 1954. Summary: In order to be a sentence, a group of words must meet three criteria: Incomplete Sentences之Fragments A sentence fragment is a part of a sentence; it is a group of words not complete in itself. Selling newspapers on the Road. Although he was tired, spent much time watching TV. How to use it? How do you use it? Fragments That Do Not Contain a Subject or a Verb I opened the door. Expecting to see my brother standing on the porch. I opened the door, expecting to see my brother standing on the porch. Fragments That Contain a Subject and a Verb but Do Not Express a Complete Thought Donald was checking his trap. He saw an enormous black bear. While Donald was checking his trap, he saw an enormous blac