English Level 1

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Sentence types
 Simple sentences
 Compound sentences
 Complex sentences

1. Simple sentences
I drink coffee. => SV
John and I drink coffee. => SSV
John sits and drinks coffee. => SVV
John and Jack sit and drink coffee. => SSVV

Practice 1: Identify the subjects and verbs in the following sentences.

1. My friends and I cooked and ate the meal together.
2. My boyfriend and I always watch TV and have some popcorn on weekend.
3. Many office workers are working right now.
4. Working hard is the way to be successful.
5. The small, noisy house at the end of the street is my brother’s house.
6. The book in the hand of that handsome guy is the best-selling book in this shop.
7. My wife and I got married in Japan.
8. My friends and I disliked scary movies.
9. He cut the grass and put away the lawnmower.
10. He went outside and watered the garden.

Practice 2: Combine the sentences into one simple sentence.

1. Lobsang lives in Nepal. Lobsang works in Kathmandu.
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2. Caracas is in Venezuela. Maracaibo is in Venezuela.
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3. Ali has English books. Ramon has English books.
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4. Myriam plays the guitar. Myriam sings.
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5. Most birds have wings and fly. Many insects have wings and fly.
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6. Nadia does not watch TV. Nadia does not go to movies.
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7. My grandmother does not drive or use computers. My grandfather does not drive or use computers.
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8. Laura works hard. She takes few vacations. Peter works hard. He takes few vacations.
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2. Compound sentences

simple sentence, FANBOYS simple sentence.

1. He wakes up early, and he never comes to work late.

2. Marry me, or you will die.
3. I proposed to Mario, but he refused.
4. She has a lot of work to do, so she cannot meet her friends this weekend.
5. Tom and his wife had got married for ten years, yet they divorced yesterday.
6. In the globalization era, books are still important, for they are the most reliable source of
knowledge.
7. She does not like Tom, nor does she like Tammy.
8. The poor boy neither has food to eat, nor does he have the house to live.

Practice 3: Identify whether each of the following is a compound sentence or not.

1. He came here this morning but will go to see his parents this afternoon.
2. My friend plays the guitar and writes music.
3. Margaret bought a computer for doing her work.
4. My parents need to allow me to stay at a dorm, for the university is very far from the house.
5. She likes neither apples nor oranges.
6. She does not like apples, nor does she like oranges.
7. Many people love to eat Tom Yum Kung, papaya salad, and fried rice.
8. She wants to have a large and beautiful house.
9. Many dogs do not like seeing veterinarians, taking a bath, and eating vegetables.
10. Teenagers love to talk to their friends, and they sometimes gossip one another.

Practice 4: Fill in the following sentences with the most appropriate coordinator.
1. It was a beautiful place, _______ I was happy there.
2. Hee Eun did not study for the test, _______ she got a good grade.
3. I liked the movie, _______ I did not understand all of it.
4. First, I cleaned the kitchen, _______ then I cleaned the bathroom.
5. It rained all day, _______ they did not play baseball.
6. The dangers of smoking are well known, _______ many people continue to smoke anyway.
7. It's important to put your goals in writing, _______ you must also be committed to achieving them.
8. Arleen could not play with that boy, _______ could she play with other boys.
9. She saw a cat run in front of her car, _______ she stopped to let it pass.
10. I wanted to buy a baby Chihuahua, _______ I started to save my money.
11. He must have lost his key, _______ he knocked on the door for us to let him in.
12. I have never visited Asia, _______ have I visited Africa.
13. It is easy to spend too much time playing video games, _______ they are fun and challenging.
14. Wear your seatbelt, _______ you might be injured.
15. You should consider using an assignment notebook, _______ it helps you stay organized.

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Practice 5: Combine the following sentences with the most appropriate coordinator.
1. Mary thinks she should go to school. She wants to get qualifications for a new profession.
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2. Alan invested a lot of money in the business. The business went bankrupt.
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3. Doug didn't understand the homework assignment. He asked the teacher for help.
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4. The students didn't prepare for the test. They didn't realize how important the test was.
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5. It is sunny. It is very cold.
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3. Complex sentences

independent clause + dependent clause <Clause = subject + verb>

dependent clause, + independent clause < Adverb clause = subordinator + subject + verb>

Dependent clauses => 1. adverb clauses 2. adjective clauses 3. noun clauses

There are three types of dependent clauses, but at this level only adverb clauses are focused.

Adverb clauses can be classified into many types such as time clauses, concession clauses, reason
clauses, condition clauses, etc.

1. An adverb clause of time

 She had left before I telephoned.
 After he arrives, we will finish.
 As he came into the room, all rose to their foot.
 He was talking on the phone when I arrived.
 Whenever I get angry, my heart beats fast.
 Do not talk while she is singing.
 We waited until he finished his homework.
 As soon as he heard the news, he wrote to me.
 I have played tennis since I was a young boy.

2. An adverb clause of concession

 Even though it was expensive, he bought the car.
 Though he loves doughnuts, he has given them up for his diet.
 Although the course was difficult, he passed with the highest marks.
 I have very little time indeed, whereas you have lots of time to do your homework.
 Mary is rich, while I am poor.

3. An adverb clause of reason

 They received a high mark on their exam because they had studied hard.
 As she wanted to practise her spoken English, Carrie regularly took part in the ELC’s Big Mouth Corner.
 They had to leave early since their train left at 8.30.

**Punctuation tip:
When an adverb clause appears at the beginning of a sentence, separate the clauses with a comma.

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Practice 6: Fill in the gaps with the most appropriate clause marker.
1. The laboratory session had to be cancelled _______________a key piece of equipment broke down.
2. Amy joined the English Club _______________ she wanted to increase her circle of friends.
3. I'll let you know _______________ I come back.
4. _______________ I came to America, I didn't speak a word of English!
5. _______________ my father has high blood pressure, he has to watch what he eats.
6. You should say goodbye to your brother _______________ you leave for Europe.
7. _______________ he thinks he's smart, his friends don’t think so.
8. _______________ he was not there, I left a message with his mother.
9. _______________ he started early, he finished late.
10. Mark joined the English Drama Club _______________ he wanted to improve his intonation.

Writing errors
1. Fragments
 Sarah and I friends for several years.
 After I left the office.
 Because he is arrested.
 Since we were young.
 Though she is the most beautiful lecturer.

2. Run-on sentences
 Her husband kisses her every morning he loves her so much.
 The students worked hard on the project they deserved a high score.

3. Comma splices
 Her husband kisses her every morning, he loves her so much.
 The students worked hard on the project, they deserved a high score.
Corrections
Her husband kisses her every morning. He loves her so much.
Her husband kisses her every morning because he loves her so much.
Her husband kisses her every morning, for he loves her so much.

Corrections
The students worked hard on the project. They deserved a high score.
The students worked hard on the project, so they deserved a high score.
The students worked hard on the project. Therefore, they deserved a high score.

Practice 7: Correct the following fragments, run-on sentences, and comma splices.
1. After several delays throughout the afternoon. The game was finally canceled because of rain.
2. Cory loves food he has his own blog about restaurants.
3. The chair is ugly, its fabric is tattered and worn.
4. Many common foods contain large amounts of sugar. Such as ketchup and hamburger buns.
5. My dog is a constant companion, he likes sleeping on my bed.

References
Butler, L. (2007). Fundamentals of Academic Writing. New York: Pearson Longman.
http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0073123587/student_view0/chapter6/compound_sentences_exercise.html
https://quizlet.com/24141313/compound-sentences-flash-cards/
https://www.thoughtco.com/compound-sentence-worksheet-1210449
http://www.english-for-students.com/Adverb-Clause-of-Time.html
https://www.thoughtco.com/using-adverb-clauses-with-time-expressions-1210680
http://elss.elc.cityu.edu.hk/ELSS/Resource/Reason%20Clauses/
http://www.learnenglishfeelgood.com/adverb-clauses1.html#
https://www.englishgrammar.org/adverb-clause-exercise/