Self study 1 TATQ2 - Tài liệu tham khảo Tiếng Anh ( TA8 ISW) p2 | Đại học Hoa Sen
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- A compound sentence has two main clauses, separated by a comma and a conjunction (and, but, or, so).
- A run-on sentence is not a correct sentence.
Correcting run-on sentences with conjunctions
Task 1: The following sentences are run-on sentences. Rewrite them as complete sentences
by adding the conjunctions and, but, or, so. Your
answers should be in red. Number 1 has been done for you.
1. I am busy with work I am studying. .
I am busy with work, or I am studying
2. Almost everyone in her neighborhood speaks her language she does not have to use English.
Almost everyone in her neighborhood speaks her language, so she does not have to use English.
3. Credit cards are convenient they are also dangerous.
Credit cards are convenient, but they are also dangerous.
4. I did not have experience I tried to get a job.
I did not have experience, but I tried to get a job.
5. Every time I travel, either I take a suitcase I take a backpack.
Every time I travel, either I take a suitcase or I take a backpack.
6. My favorite flower is a rose my favorite color is red.
My favorite flower is a rose, and my favorite color is red.
7. I am the middle child in my family I wish I were not sometimes.
I am the middle child in my family, but I wish I were not sometimes.
8. My older brother is like a third parent my sisters and I have to do what he tells us if our parents are not home.
My older brother is like a third parent, so my sisters and I have to do what he tells us if our parents are not home.
9. He also has more freedom than we do. He can go out on the weekends stay out late we have to be at home by 10: pm.
He also has more freedom than we do. He can go out on the weekends and stay out late,
but we have to be at home by 10: pm.
10. My sisters are twins they get a lot of attention from our parents. My parents don’t often spend
time with me they spend most of their time with my sisters.
My sisters are twins, so they get a lot of attention from our parents. My parents don’t often
spend time with me, but they spend most of their time with my sisters.
Task 2: Using Collocations.
Activity 8 in the text book - page 133
Write full phrases in red. The first one has been done for you. Ex: 1. to get ready 2. a silk blouse 3. to pay a fee 4. to point out a problem 5. my left elbow 6. a smart idea 7. he reminded me of my father 8. the opposite side 9. tiny bubbles 10. to convey information 11. a tight lid 12. an inch of empty space
Task 3: Choose either one of the following topics to write a process paragraph of about 150 words.
Topic 1: What are the steps in writing a good paragraph?
Topic 2: What steps does a successful job applicant follow? Topic 2:
The job application process will be easier if you follow these steps. Firstly, it is essential to
research potential employers and identify job openings that match your skills and
qualifications. There are plenty of sources of information about employers and jobs that we
can easily find through the internet, media, family members, or friends. Next, prepare an
impressive CV that introduces yourself and showcases your education level to potential
employers. After submitting your CV and cover letter, if your application is approved, you
need to prepare for the next important step, which is the job interview. By following the steps
above, everyone can easily apply for jobs successfully. The end