Sentence structure

Examples of simple sentences
I like to watch television. 
I am very keen on cooking.
They express one idea. 
They start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. 
They have a subject. In both of these examples the subject is 'I'. 
They both have a verb. In the first sentence it is the word 'like' and in the second sentence it is the word 'am'. 
They make sense on their own. 
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Examples of simple sentences
I like to watch television. 
I am very keen on cooking.
They express one idea. 
They start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. 
They have a subject. In both of these examples the subject is 'I'. 
They both have a verb. In the first sentence it is the word 'like' and in the second sentence it is the word 'am'. 
They make sense on their own. 

Slide 1 - Diapositive

Is this a sentence:
There is nothing to.
Yes
No

Slide 2 - Sondage

Is this a sentence?
I love football.
Yes
No

Slide 3 - Sondage

Is this a properly punctuated sentence?
My name is Andy I live in Bangor.
Yes
No

Slide 4 - Sondage

Is this a sentence?
There is not much to do on a Friday night.
Yes
No

Slide 5 - Sondage

Is this a properly punctuated sentence?
I have passed my driving test I did it last week.
Yes
No

Slide 6 - Sondage

Slide 7 - Lien

Although I arrived early,
A
This is a complete sentence.
B
This is not a complete sentence.

Slide 8 - Quiz

I was late to the party.
A
This is a complete sentence.
B
This is not a complete sentence.

Slide 9 - Quiz

My granny still rides a bike.
A
This is a complete sentence.
B
This is not a complete sentence.

Slide 10 - Quiz

,right in the middle of Spain,
A
This is a complete sentence.
B
This is not a complete sentence.

Slide 11 - Quiz

Although I love chips,
A
This is a complete sentence.
B
This is not a complete sentence.

Slide 12 - Quiz

I never buy chips.
A
This is a complete sentence.
B
This is not a complete sentence.

Slide 13 - Quiz

Since there is no one left in the classroom,
A
This is a complete sentence.
B
This is not a complete sentence.

Slide 14 - Quiz

I am going home.
A
This is a complete sentence.
B
This is not a complete sentence.

Slide 15 - Quiz

I will not be able to do my work.
A
This is a complete sentence.
B
This is not a complete sentence.

Slide 16 - Quiz

Unless you lend me a pen,
A
This is a complete sentence.
B
This is not a complete sentence.

Slide 17 - Quiz

Slide 18 - Lien

Useful ways to start a sentence
  • I am writing to .... (use this for the start of letters/emails)
  • This is because... This is due to ....
  • An example of this is ...
  • For example....

Slide 19 - Diapositive

Proofreading practice.
Re-word and punctuate the following sentences.

Slide 20 - Diapositive

This has deeply affected me because this marathon is very important to me and i can't do my best in it because of the gym being shut.

Slide 21 - Question ouverte

I am running a local marathon to raise money for a charity that helps sick children and due to your gym not being open at the right time I have missed out in three weekly training sessions over the last week.

Slide 22 - Question ouverte

I would like to discuss about your gym and its late opening times this last week.

Slide 23 - Question ouverte

i want to apply for job of sales assistant

Slide 24 - Question ouverte

hello my name is sharon and in this article i wanna talk about the advantages and disadvantages of technology

Slide 25 - Question ouverte

Disadvantages of computers are that they prevent us from connecting face-to-face additionally they can add to stress.

Slide 26 - Question ouverte

Practice with complex sentences
Go to Class Notes on OneNote to practice this topic. 

Slide 27 - Diapositive

Let's review the answers

Slide 28 - Diapositive