Useful sentence structures

1) My home town, (name of a city/province),

is located in/on (location, e.g. central
Vietnam/the north/south of Vietnam etc)
For example: my home town, Nha Trang,
is located on the east coast of Vietnam.
2) (name of the city/province) is a beautiful
place with (special features).
For example: Nha Trang is a beautiful
place with a long shore and a lot of scenic
sport.
3) The weather in (name of a city/province)
is usually (cold/hot/warm/windy/rainy,
etc, in spring/summer/autumn/winter/all
the year round).
For example: the weather in Da Lat is
usually cool all the year round.
4) (name of a city) is famous for …
For example: Nha Trang is famous for
seafoods
For example: Da Lat is famous for scenic
sport.
 5) (Name of a city/province) is (adjective)
er/more (adj) than (name of a
city/province)
For example: Da Lat is colder than Nha rang,
For example: Hochiminh city is more crowded
than Da lat.

1) I work in a (n) (organization/institution).

I’m responsible for
(section/department/office/unit)
For example: I work in a university. I’m
responsible for the student Admissions.
2) Atypical day for me includes
(duties/responsibilities).
For example: atypical day for me includes
meeting interviews with prospective students,
and administrative work.
3) I really (like/enjoy/love) my job. I plan to
work there for (time/duration)
For example: I really enjoy my job. I plan to
work there for at least five more years.
4) I feel most satisfied in my job if (clause of
condition)
For example: I feel most satisfied in my job if I
am well paid, and my colleagues are
cooperative.
5) I think that I (can) make a (n)
(job/position) because (clause of reason).
For example: I think that I can make very
good doctor because I am highly reliable
and responsible.
6) My work is usually very (adjective). Every
night, I come home really (adjective)
For example: my work is usually very
challenging. Every night, I come home really
tired.

1) I studied at (school/college/university)
and majored in (subject/area).
For example: I studied at Sydney university and
majored in English language teaching
methodology.
2) The best thing about being a student is
(gerund phrase/noun).
For example: the best thing about being a
student is having a lot of free time.
3) I will be qualified for/in (gerund phrase/
noun) when (clause of time).
For example: I will qualitied for teaching in
elementary schools when I get the certificate.
2: I will be qualitied in accounting next year.
4) I am licensed/certified as a(n) (job).
For example: I am licensed as a corporate
lawyer.
5) For a (n) (certificate/degree), one needs
to (infinitive phrase).
For example: for diploma, one needs to study
a minimum of 18 courses and complete 80
credits altogether.
1) When I was (age/ in + name of school), I
used to (infinitive phrase).
For example: when I was in middle school, I
used to study until 10 P.M every night.
2) My favorite teacher in
(school/college/university) was my
(school subject) teacher, Mr./Mrs.
(surname)
For example: my favorite teacher in university
was my history teacher, Mr. Howard.
3) I really liked Mr./Mrs. (surname) because
(clause of reason).
For example: I really liked Mrs. Ursula Nixon
because she was very kind to us.
4) My (school/college/university) years were
(adjective)
For example: my high school years were very
busy.
5) I spent a lot of time (gerund phrase)
For example: I spent a lot of time studying for
exams.
6) (subject/major) was my (least) favorite
subject.
For example: geography was my least favorite
subject at school.
7) My school is/was located (prepositional
phrase /location).
For example: my school is located right
behind my house.

1) During (noun phrase), most Uzbek

families (verb phrase).
For example: during the Mid-Autumn festival,
most Vietnamese families eat moon cakes
2) (noun phrase) is a very important holiday
because (clause of reason)
For example: the spring festival is a very
important holiday because it is usually the
only the whole family can get together
3) what I enjoy the most about (noun
phrase) is (noun/gerund phrase)
For example: what I enjoy the most about the
spring festival is being together with my
family.
4) The tradition of (gerund phrase/event/
festival) comes from the ancient times
when (clause of time)
For example: the tradition of setting off
firecrackers comes from the ancient times
when village people wanted to scare away
the evil spirits.
5) Special food like (noun/particular food /
drink) is served (time phrase)
For example: special food like square cakes is
served on the New Year’s Eve.
6) People used to (infinitive phrase) to
celebrate (noun phrase)
For example: people used to set off
firecrackers at midnight to celebrate the New
Year.
1) I enjoy/dislike travelling because (clause
if reason)
For example: I dislike travelling because I
usually get sick.
2) The best thing about travelling is
(noun/gerund phrase)
For example: the best thing about travelling is
learning new things.
3) My favorite thing to do when go on a trip
is (to-infinitive phrase)
For example: my favorite thing to do when I
go on a trip is to visit the local market.
4) One thing I enjoy/dislike about travelling
is (noun/gerund phrase)
For example: one thing I enjoy about
travelling is meeting new people and making
new friends.
5) The places I am always attracted to are
those that are (adjective)
For example: the places I am always attracted
to are those that are natural; like beaches,
forest and mountains.
6) I am not so keen on (noun phrase)
For example: I am not so keen on places with
lots of people.

1) I enjoy (hobby/noun phrase) because

(clause of reason)
For example: I enjoy reading because it
makes me relaxed
2) I love to (verb phrase) because it’s so
For example: I love to work in the garden
because it is so peaceful.
3) (hobby/noun phrase) is my favorite hobby
because (clause of reason)
For example: cooking is my favorite hobby
because I also love eating.
4) Whenever I am (present participle) I feel
(adjective)
For example: whenever I am dancing, I feel so
happy.
5) I started (gerund phrase) at the age of
(number) when I was (with
somebody/prepositional phrase).
For example: I started collecting stamps at
the age of seven when I was with my
grandma.
6) I think I’d rather (bare infinitive).
For example: I think I’d rather have a hobby
that is active rather than passive.

1) I prefer friends who are (adjective)

For example: I prefer friend who are loyal and
honest
2) My I deal friend is someone who is
(adj/adj phrase)
For example: my ideal friend is someone who
is fun to be with
3) She is much admired for her
(characteristics/noun)
For example: she is much admired for her
generosity
4) I can (verb/verb phrase) with him when I
(verb/verb phrase)
For example: I can argue with him when I
disagree.
5) As everybody says, (clause)
For example: as everybody says, friend in
need is a friend indeed.
6) When I was (adj/in a certain situation), my
friends helped me to (verb/verb phrase).
For example: when I very upset about my
girlfriend, my friends helped me to feel
better.

1) (time expression), the traffic is/was very

(adjective)
For example: This morning, the traffic was
very light.
2) If there is (event/accident/traffic
jam/noun), it can take (duration/time).
For example: if there is an accident, it can
take more than an hour.
3) I usually (verb/verb phrase) it the weather
is (adj)
For example: I usually ride my bike if the
weather is nice.
4) One/the advantage/disadvantage of
(noun/ gerund phrase) is (clause/phrase).
For example: one advantage of riding a bike is
it doesn’t pollute the environment.
For example: the biggest disadvantage of
owning a can is the cost.

1) You have a (n) (adj) home

For example: you have a spacious and
beautiful home.
2) There are (number) bedroom(s), (number)
bathroom(s), a living room a dining room.
For example: there are 2 bedrooms, 1
bathroom, a living room, a dining room a
kitchen and an enclose balcony.
3) (gerund phrase) is/are becoming more
and more (adj)
For example: buying an apartment becoming
more and more common day by day.
4) I hope to (bare infinitive phrase) someday.
For example: I hope to my own apartment
someday.
5) One reason why (clause) is/was (clause of
reason)
For example: one reason why I rented this
apartment is because it’s very close to work.

PART-2
1) He /she is (adjective)
For example: he’s tall and slim
2) He/she has (noun phrase) with (noun phrase)
For example: he has a big square head with small
ears and a pointed chin.
3) He/she’s got (noun phrase)
For example: she’s got shoulder-length hair.
4) He/she is very (adj)
For example: he is very friendly and kind.
5) he/she seems to be (adj)
for example: he seems to be quite intelligent.
6) He/she comes across as being (adj)
For example: he comes across as being caring.
7) He/she gives the impression of being (adj)
For example: she gives me the impression of being
anxious.
8) He/she is the (adjective of superlative form) that
(clause).
For example: he is the funniest person that I have
ever met.
9) He/she resembles (somebody/noun) in (noun
clause)
For example: he resembles his uncle so much in the
way he laughs.

1) It is made of (material/noun)
For example: it is made of metal and plastic.
2) It is composed of (nouns)
For example: it is composed of a top, a body, wings
on both sides, and a tail section.
3) Last year, I got it as a (n) (noun phrase)
For example: last year, I got it as a gift from my
grandparents.
4) The best way to play with it is (to-infinitive
phrase)
For example: the best way to play with it is to push
it around the room.
5) It looks (adj) in my eyes.
For example: it looks so cute in my eyes.

1) I can still remember the time when I (clause)

For example: I can still remember the time when I
stayed with my grandparents.
2) I’ll never forget the time when (clause of time)
For example: I’ll never forget the time when I was
in elementary school.
3) I spent my entire (noun) in (noun phrase).
For example: I spent my entire childhood in a town
called Cai lay.
4) At that time, I was still (noun phrase)
For example: at that time, I was still in my early
twenties.
5) It all started when (clause of time).
For example: it all started when I joined the chess
club.
6) The most exciting time I can recall is when
(clause of time)
For example: the most exciting time I can recall is
when I attended high school.
7) What I will always cherish in my heart is the time
(clause of time)
For example: what I will always cherish in my heart
is the time when she come into my life

1) It looked (adj) when I first visited it in (T.M)

For example: it looked peaceful when I first visited
it in the summer of 2005.
2) It is the place where I (verb phrase).
For example: it is the when I first met my girlfriend.
3) The reason why I am attracted to is so much is
because (clause) because of (phrase of reason).
For example: the reason why I am attracted to it so
much is because of the traditional houses along the
river.
4) The place which gives me fond memories is (N
phrase)
For example: the which gives me fond memories is
the garden in front Jim’s house.
5) I am highly impressed by (noun phrase)
For example: I am highly impressed by the natural
beauty of the beaches.
1) (noun phrase) has been the biggest change I can
(verb)
For example: convenience in transportation has
been the biggest change I can see.
2) Great changes have taken place in recent years
in (noun/noun phrase)
For example: great changes have taken place in
recent years in my hometown.
3) The change I predict for the next 10 years is in
(noun phrase)
For example: the change I predict for the next 10
years is in people’s attitudes towards leisure.
4) I am (adj phrase) what caused the changes.
For example: I am not exactly sure what caused the
changes.
5) To my surprise, it looks (adj phrase).
For example: to my surprise, it looks so different
from what I remember before.
6) By the time I returned to (noun) after (time),
many things looked so (adj)
For example: by the time I returned to my home
town after 3 years, many things looked so different.
1) Watching TV makes people (bare infinitive
phrase)
For example: watching TV makes people relax and
relax at the same time
2) My favorite show last year was (N phrase)
For example: my favorite show last year was Legal
Report, which was on at 12:40 P.M.
3) It is a waste of time to watch TV unless (clause
of condition)
For example: it is a waste of time to watch TV
unless you can gain something through the
program.
4) What attracts me the most about the program
is (noun phrase).
For example: what attracts me the most about
the program is its music and commentary.
5) The program is on TV every day at 3 P.M and
then repeated the next day at 7 P.M
6) Prime time for me is not 8 P.M but 1 P.M prime
time for me is (time).
1)The book mainly focuses on (noun clause)
 For example: the book mainly focuses on how
people should look at life from a different
perspective.
2) I was deeply (adj) by what he wrote in the
book.
For example: I was deeply moved by what he
wrote in the book.
3) The main character depicted in the book is (adj)
For example: the main character depicted in the
book is completely imaginary
4) The author mainly wishes to deal with (noun
phrase)
For example: The author mainly wishes to deal
with the dark side of human beings.
5) The author was totally inspired by (noun
phrase)
For example: The author was totally inspired by
what she experienced in Africa 5 years ago.
6) The book didn’t come out until (time clause)
For example: The book didn’t come out until the
year before last
 7) Comparatively speaking (noun/noun phrase) is
(adj phrase) but (adj phrase)
For example: Comparatively speaking, e-books are
easier to access but harmful to the eyes.
8) I enjoy reading and (noun) has always been my
favorite subject.
For example: I enjoy reading and adventure has
always been my favorite subject.

1) The story started when (clause of time)

For example: the story started when a strange man
showed up one day in the family home.
2) I was really impressed by (noun clause/phrase).
For example: I was really impressed by how
fascinating the story was.
3) It was (adj) to hear about (noun phrase)
because (clause of reason).
For example: I was sad to hear about the story
because the lady was leading such a miserable
life.
4) What happened to (noun phrase) was (adj
phrase)
For example: what happened to the wealthy
family was extremely unbelievable.
5) At the end of the story, (clause).
For example: at the couple were happily
married and two years later moved to Austria.

1) The perfect (place/home) to me is (noun

phrase).
For example: the perfect place to me is an
apartment near my family.
2) I have always been thinking about (noun
phrase).
For example: I have always been thinking about
of a luxurious house of my own by the ocean.
3) What I used to dream about was (to-infinitive
phrase).
For example: What I used to dream about was to
have my own home.
4) I have never been keen on (gerund phrase).
For example: I have never been keen on living on
the ground floor.
5) I am not sure whether one day (clause).
For example: I am not sure whether one day I can
purchase such a beautiful house.

1) I want to (noun/noun phrase) (on) (time

phrase).
For example: I went to the computer store last
Saturday afternoon.
2) There was were (noun(s)) on sale.
For example: there were computers and printers
on sale.
3) The quality of (noun) was (adj).
For example: the quality of the computers was
very good.
4) I bought (nouns).
For example: I bought a notebook computer, a
printer and a mouse.
5) In fact, at one point, I (verb phrase).
For example: In fact, at one point, I almost
bought 2 printers,
 1) (time phrase) I saw a (n) (noun) called”
(name/title)”
For example: 2 weeks ago, I saw a movie called
“Facing the Giants”
2) I wanted (noun phrase) at (noun phrase)
For example: I wanted the movie at the movie
Theatre.
3) The movie is basically about (noun phrase)
For example: The movie is basically about love
between a father and his son.
4) I liked (noun phrase) because (clause if reason)
For example: I liked the movie because it didn’t a
lot of swearing.
5) There were also (adj) moments in the movie.
For example: there were also several suspenseful
moments in the movie.

PART-3
1) In the first place…
For example: in the first place, I don’t think It is
realistic to solve the problem in this way.
2) Generally speaking, …
For example: Generally speaking, travelling to a
new country is an-opening experience.
3) On the whole, …
For example: on the whole, our education system is
very well run.
4) The main function/rule/point of (noun) is (to
infinitive phrase)
For example: The main point of exercise is to make
body physically fit
5) (noun) is/are basically supposed to (infinitive
phrase)
For example: children are basically supposed to
listen to their elders.
6) In addition, …
For example: it is not an effective way. In addition,
it costs too much to get it down.
7) I have been told that (noun clause).
For example: I have been told that they never trust
companies who are behind with the payments.
 1) I believe (noun phrase) is absolutely (adj
phrase).
For example: I believe equality for women is
absolutely necessary for our country to grow.
2) I totally support the position that (adj clause)
For example: I totally support the position that we
need to protect our endangered animals.
3) As far as I am concerned, I couldn’t agree more
about (gerund phrase).
For example: As far as I am concerned, I couldn’t
agree more about making higher education
available to everyone.
4) For me, I disagree about/that (noun
phrase/clause).
For example: for me, I disagree about men having
to do house work.
E2. For me, I disagree that men have to do
housework.
5) I completely disagree when it comes to (noun
phrase).
For example: I completely disagree when it comes
to students working part-time jobs.
6) In my opinion, (noun phrase) is absolutely (adj)
For example: in my opinion, child labor is
absolutely wrong.
7) I find it difficult to reach a conclusion on (noun
phrase)
For example: I find it difficult to reach a
conclusion on the perspective she has.

1) Despite the fact that (noun clause), it is still (adj

phrase)
For example: Despite the fact that it is more
dangerous to travel nowadays, it is still exciting to
visit a new country and experience a new culture.
2) On the contrary, …
For example: on the contrary, people should also
save instead of just spending it carelessly.
3) Comparatively speaking, …
For example: Comparatively speaking, eating out
in restaurant at weekends is more fun than
cooking at home.
4) The main difference between (gerund phrase)
and (gerund phrase)
For example: the main difference between being
single and being married is that being single is
freer than being married.
5) (noun) is more (adj) than (noun) because …
For example: children are more carefree than
adults because they have less to worry about.
6) (noun phrase) and (noun phrase) are
completely different because…
For example: love for parents and love for friends
are completely different because they are
expressed in different ways.
7) There is no comparison between (gerund
phrase) and (gerund phrase). (gerund phrase)
is…
For example: there is no comparison between
driving a car and riding a bike. Driving a car is
much more fun and convenient.

1) All things are considered, I think that …

For example: all things are considered, I think that
hosting the Olympic is very good for a county.
2) From my point of view, I think …
For example: from my point of view, I think
watching too much TV is bad for children.
3) Personally, I think that …
For example: Personally, I think that children
should be seen and not heard.
4) I don’t find (noun phrase) particularly (adj
phrase).
For example: I don’t find young people
particularly interested in saving money for the
future.
5) One of the disadvantages/advantages of (noun
phrase) is
For example: one of the advantages of the
internet is that we can learn more information
quickly.
6) The main drawback/problem with
(noun/gerund phrase) is…
For example: the main drawback with focusing on
your is that you have no energy and time left for
your family.
7) A further advantage of (noun/gerund phrase)
is …
For example: A further advantage of living with
your parents is not having to be responsible.
8) To summarize, …
For example: to summarize, the positive side is
much stronger that the negative side.

1) It’s quite likely that (noun phrase) will (verb

phrase).
For example: It’s quite likely that car prices will go
up.
2) (noun phrase) may very well (verb phrase).
For example: the stock market may very well
reach all-time high later this year.
3) It is possible that (noun phrase) will (verb
phrase)
For example: It is possible that the government
will reduce taxes next year.
4) There is a good change that (noun phrase) will
(verb phrase)
For example: There is a good change that the
world will have one common language in the
future.
5) (noun phrase) will definitely (verb phrase)
For example: today’s university student will
definitely be great leaders of our country.
6) There’s no doubt that (noun phrase) will (verb
phrase).
For example: there’s no doubt that people will be
upset about the new policies.
7) I can’t say for certain that (noun clause), but
(noun clause).
For example: I can’t say for certain that it will
happen, but everything looks that way.
8)On the condition that (noun clause), then for
sure (noun clause).
For example: On the condition that it becomes
warmer and warmer, then for sure some
measures from the government must be taken.