Final Revision

Final Revision

Idioms

words or phrases used as common expressions whose meaning is not meant for the literal meaning of the words .

Examples

I've been in seventh heaven ever since I started my college life .

Where is the idiom ?

What does it mean ?

been in seventh heaven

extremely happy

Mohammed is a straight arrow .

Where is the idiom ?

What does it mean ?

straight arrow

honest / trustworthy

The project failed , we're back to square one .

Where is the idiom ?

What does it mean ?

back to square one .

back to the start

Types of Sentences

Dependent / Independent / Compound / Complex

Dependent / Independent

Dependent ( it can't stand alone ) incomplete meaning

Example : ( Although I studied really hard )

Independent ( it can stand alone ) meaningful sentence

Example : ( We were tired )

Compound Sentence

Independent + Independent

When we use a coordinating conjunction to join two independent clauses we make a ( Compound Sentence )

Example :

I like reading . I prefer swimming .

I like reading but I prefer swimming .

What are the coordinating Conjunctions ?

Coordinating Conjunctions ( FANBOYS )

for , and , nor , but , or , yet , so

Complex Sentence

Independent + Dependent

When we use a subordinating conjunction to join an independent clause with a dependent clause we make a ( Complex Sentence )

Example :

Although it was cold outside , we went camping .

What are the Subordinating Conjunctions ?

Subordinating Conjunctions

after , before , while , whenever , although , even though , because , when , until , ........

Read the sentence then try to decide it's type :

We had a great time yesterday playing football with our best friends .

1.Dependent

2. Independent

3.Compound

4. Complex

Read the sentence then try to decide it's type :

We had a great time yesterday playing football with our best friends .

2. Independent

Read the sentence then try to decide it's type :

While I was studying for my English Test , my little brother was playing on his IPad .

1.Dependent

2. Independent

3.Compound

4. Complex

Read the sentence then try to decide it's type :

While I was studying for my English Test , my little brother was playing on his IPad .

4. Complex

Independent + Dependent + subordinating conjunction

Read the sentence then try to decide it's type :

When you go outside

1.Dependent

2. Independent

3.Compound

4. Complex

Read the sentence then try to decide it's type :

When you go outside

1.Dependent

Incomplete Idea

Read the sentence then try to decide it's type :

He didn't catch the school bus , nor he went with his father .

1.Dependent

2. Independent

3.Compound

4. Complex

Read the sentence then try to decide it's type :

He didn't catch the school bus , nor he went with his father .

3.Compound

2 independent clauses + coordinating conjunction

Text structure

to show the purpose of this sentence or the message the author wants to say what is he showing ?

Problem /Solution

Cause /Effect

Compare / Contrast

Chronological or Sequence

Description

Examples :

You will easily gain weight if you eat unhealthy food and didn't practice regularly .

Examples :

You will easily gain weight if you eat unhealthy food and didn't practice regularly .

Cause / Effect

Examples :

In the past ten years serious football injuries have risen automatically , the best way to control this problem through changes in rules , equipment and playing services .

Examples :

In the past ten years serious football injuries have risen automatically , the best way to control this problem through changes in rules , equipment and playing services .

problem / solution

Examples :

Ahmad and Hamad are twins . They look like each other and they like the same types of food , but when it comes to schools subjects they never agree on same ideas .

Examples :

Ahmad and Hamad are twins . They look like each other and they like the same types of food , but when it comes to schools subjects they never agree on same ideas .

Compare / Contrast

Examples :

I live in a house in Al-Ain. It's big and has a wide playground where we planted alot of colorful roses and some vegetables .

Examples :

I live in a house in Al-Ain. It's big and has a wide playground where we planted alot of colorful roses and some vegetables .

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