how to avoid common mistakes in english sentence-writing
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How to avoid common mistakes in English sentence-writing
What kind of mistakes do you usually make in English sentence-writing?
How can we avoid these
mistakes in English sentence
writing?
他们很爱林肯，因为他是一个热情的有感召力的领袖。
这很重要 , 对别人要诚实 .
They loved Lincoln very much. Because he was a warm-hearted inspiring leader.
It is very important. Being honest
with others.
误
误
( 残缺句 Fragmentary Sentence)
( 残缺句 Fragmentary Sentence)
because
Being honest with others is very important.
Firstly, write a complete sentence not a fragmentary sentence.
Tips on how to avoid mistakes
知道这个孩子有困难，他们决定尽一切可能帮他。
看完后，学生们把书放回原处。
一些学生在双休日花大量的时间玩耍而没时间学习了 .
•Knowing that the boy is in trouble, they decided to do whatever they could to help him.
•After reading the books, they were put back onto the shelf.
•Some students spend so much time playing at the two-day weekend and he does not have time to study.
误
误
误
( 句子不一致 Faulty agreement)
( 句子不一致 Faulty agreement)
( 句子不一致 Faulty agreement)
tense
logical subject
personal pronoun
was
the students put them
they do
Secondly, pay attention to the agreement of a sentence, including tense, person, pronoun, number, logical subject, etc.
Tips on how to avoid mistakes
化学老师叫我们仔细观察他正在做的事情。
他说，如果可能的话，会多操练的。
幸运的是 , 火灾在损失造成之前被志愿消防人员
扑灭了 .
Our chemistry teacher told us to watch what he was doing carefully.
When possible, he said that he would do more practice.
Fortunately, the fire was put out before any damage was done by the volunteer firemen.
误
误
误
( 错误的修饰 misrelated modifier)
( 错误的修饰 misrelated modifier)
( 错误的修饰 misrelated modifier)
carefully
He said that he would do more practice when possible.
by the volunteer firemen
Thirdly, notice the word order in a sentence. Put the modifiers closely after the modified.
Tips on how to avoid mistakes
我们依靠电来发展工业 .
如果你方便的话 , 请写信给我 .
手术后他大有好转 , 已经没有危险了 .
We develop industry depend on electricity.
If you are convenient, please write to me.
He is much better after the operation.
He is no longer dangerous.
误
误
误
( 中式英语 Chinglish)
中式英语 Chinglish)
( 中式英语 Chinglish)
We can not develop industry without electricity.We can develop industry with electricity.
in danger
it is convenient to you
Tips on how to avoid mistakes
Fourthly, avoid the mother-tongue interference in writing. Use authentic English. Think in English.
上海的人口比中国任何城市的都要多。
这本关于古罗马文明的书很值得一看。
The population of Shanghai is more than that of any other city in China.
•The book on the civilization of ancient Rome is very worth reading .
误
误
( 搭配不当 wrong collocation)
( 搭配不当 wrong collocation)
bigger
well
Fifthly, notice the collocation of the words. Enlarge your vocabulary.
Tips on how to avoid mistakes
Common mistakes in sentence writing
一 . 残缺句 (Fragmentary sentence)
二 . 句子不一致 (Faulty agreement)
三 . 错误的修饰 (Misrelated modifier)
四 . 中式英语 (Chinese English)
五 . 搭配不当 (Wrong collocation)
Tips on how to avoid mistakes ？
1)Completeness of a sentence
2)Agreement of a sentence
3)Word order in a sentence
4)Mother-tongue interference
5)Word collocation in a sentence
1.Too much examination has many harms for us. 2. Because in the future, people who come from diff
erent countries will communicate with each other more frequently.
3. Roommates can make one’s life more enjoyable and rewarding.
4. The only child should be sent to a place where life is hard if possible, so that he/she can be mentally well-prepared for setbacks and frustrations.
5. Crossing the street, a car knocked down by the boy.
6. Though a pet can comfort us at times as a companion, it takes a lot of time, money and energy to look after them
Exercises for consolidation
1.Too many examinations has many harms for us.
2. Because in the future, people who come from different countries will communicate with each other more frequently.
3. Roommates can make one’s life more enjoyable and rewarding.
Correct the mistakes and tell the exact type of these mistakes
do harm to
(Chinglish)
In
(Fragmentary sentence)
Living with roomates
(Chinglish)
Exercises for consolidation
4. The only child should be sent to a place where life is hard if possible, so that he/she can be mentally well-prepared for setbacks and frustrations.
5. Crossing the street, a car knocked down by the boy.
6. Though a pet can comfort us at times as a companion, it takes a lot of time, money and energy to look after them
If possible
(misrelated modifier)
the boy was knocked down by
a car (faulty agreement)
it
(faulty agreement)
Tips on how to avoid mistakes ？
1)Completeness of a sentence
2)Agreement of a sentence
3)Word order in a sentence
4)Mother-tongue interference
5)Word collocation in a sentence
Homework
1 ） Take PPT down on your notebooks for your reference.
2 ） Correct the mistakes and tell the exact type of these mistakes