developing_writing

1. Mr. Brown (he) doesn’t like dogs (them).
Mr. Brown (he) thinks dogs (they) are dirty, (because)
Mr. Brown doesn’t like dogs because he thinks they are dirty.
Because Mr. Brown thinks that dogs are dirty, he doesn’t like them.
(Two patterns are possible; either the main clause or the
subordinate clause may come first. Use pronouns in the
second clause.)
2. Mr. Brown thinks dogs are dirty. He doesn’t like them. (therefore)
Mr. Brown thinks dogs are dirty; therefore, he doesn’t like them.
(This is the only pattern that is possible.)
3. Old people (they) are lonely. Old people (they) have a dog.
(unless)
4. Old people (they) won’t be lonely.
Old people (they) have a dog. (if)
5. Dogs are only animals. They are loyal and intelligent.
(although)
6. Dogs are only animals. They are loyal and intelligent.
(however)
7. We already have good laws about dogs.
Some people don’t follow the laws (them), (even though)
8. We already have good laws about dogs.
Some people don’t follow them. (nevertheless)
9. There is a leash law. There is a health law.
(in addition)
10. The city can’t pass a law against dogs.
Nobody would follow it. (besides)
III. Sentence Construction
Concentration
This is a game you can play with another person. Cut squares of pa -
per to fit over each box below. Cover each box with a square of paper.
Have a pencil and paper ready to write sentences.
The first player turns over two squares. He reads the words in the
boxes. If they make a good sentence, he writes the sentence on his
paper. He leaves the boxes uncovered. If the clauses do not go together
to make a long sentence, he covers them again. (Remember what is
un der each square of paper!) The second player takes his turn.
Continue playing until all the squares are covered.
The player with the most sentences on his paper is the winner.
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