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Lesson 4 - Review

The document provides a lesson on writing complex sentences. It defines a complex sentence as containing at least one independent clause and one dependent clause. It then gives examples of different types of complex sentences using common subordinating conjunctions like "because", "when", "while", and "although". The document also discusses reduced relative clauses and provides examples of complex sentences with relative clauses. Finally, it provides exercises for students to practice writing simple, compound, and complex sentences.

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Lesson 4 - Review

The document provides a lesson on writing complex sentences. It defines a complex sentence as containing at least one independent clause and one dependent clause. It then gives examples of different types of complex sentences using common subordinating conjunctions like "because", "when", "while", and "although". The document also discusses reduced relative clauses and provides examples of complex sentences with relative clauses. Finally, it provides exercises for students to practice writing simple, compound, and complex sentences.

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Writing- Lesson 4

REVIEW
Contents
1. Complex sentences
2. Review: Write a paragraph with a topic
sentence
Complex Contain at least 1
sentence independent clause and 1
dependent clause

I opened the window because it was extremely hot


inside.
Independent clause Dependent clause

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Types of complex
sentences
✢ A dependent clause in a complex sentence
always begin with a subordinating conjunction,
they are:

✢ Before/after
All the documents must be well-prepared before
the CEO starts the meeting.
After everyone in the house fell asleep, the thief
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Types of complex
sentences
When/while

✢  When I met him the first time, I thought


he was a kind-hearted man.

✢  I found VND 500.00 on the floor while I


was having lunch in the cafeteria.
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Types of complex
sentences
✢ Because/as/since

✢  Some people are really interested in


online shopping because the service brings
many advantages.

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Types of complex
sentences
✢ If/unless

✢  If more roads are constructed, the


problem of traffic jam in the city center can
be solved.

✢  Unless you tell me the truth, you will be


kept in this place forever. 7
Types of complex
sentences
✢ Although

✢  Although the class is crowded, the


teacher always feel lonely.

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Types of complex
sentences
✢ So that

✢  I am studying English very hard so that I can


communicate with native speakers confidently
someday.

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Complex sentence with Relative
clause

✢ A relative clause begins with a


relative pronoun: Who, Which, That,
Where, When, Why

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Complex sentence with Relative
clause

A relative clause comes right after


the noun it modifies

I like to make friends with people who are open-minded

A relative clause begins with a relative


pronoun Who, Which, That, Where, When,
Why
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Complex sentence with Relative clause

Relative pronoun + V

I like to make friends with people who are open-minded

I like to make friends with people who(m) I met at the event last
night.

Relative pronoun + S+ V

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Reduced Relative Clause

People who attended the workshop will receive a certificate.


 People attending the workshop will receive a certificate.

The painting which was displayed in the hall was stolen.


 The painting displayed in the hall was stolen.

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Other examples
I will never forget the moment when I met my idol in real life.

Nguyen Hue Walking Street is the place where young people


gather for different activities very night.

We don’t know the reason why she was absent from class from
Monday to Thursday.

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✢ PRACTIC
E

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Simple, compound and
complex sentence writing
Make sentences by using the following provided words
1. Air pollution/ major cause/ heal problems

2. Many parents/ not let/ their children/ play online games/ they/ have/ negative effects.

3. Citizens/ not use/ the bus/ go to work/ it/ time- consuming.

4. There/ many vehicles/ in the street/ traffic jam/ occur/ every day

5. Fast food/ not good/health/ many kids/ like/ delicious/taste

6. If/ illegal hunting/ prevent/ many more/ animal/ die out/ in the future

7. The/number/criminals/increase/people/feel/unsafe/go out/or/at home

8. Online learning/convenient/it/bring/difficulty/in/interaction/between/teacher/learner.
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Add one dependent clause to turn the simple sentence into a
complex one
1. The police search every house _______________________________

2. We had a hard time finding our way home __________________________


3. They talked on the phone for hours _____________________
4. ________________________less people want to go to crowded places
5. ________________________famous people can earn a great amount of money
6. It’s extremely hot in the dry season. ______________________
7. Many trees have been cut down illegally _______________________
8. __________________________people spent less time with their family
9. Children have become so interested in online games ______________________
10.Young people need to pick up new skills _________________________

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Combine the pairs of sentences using relative clause
1. Many Christians do not eat certain foods during Lent. Lent is the six-week
period before Easter Sunday

2. Muslims and Jews cannot eat pork. Pork is considered unclean.

3. Muslims cannot eat or drink at all in the daytime during Ramadan. Ramadan
is a holy month of fasting.

4. The festival lasts for three days. The festival follows the end of Ramadan.

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Paragraph writing
Topic:
Develop a well- written paragraph of about
150 words on the following topic:
The negative aspects of online shopping.

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THE END

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