Tugas Bahasa Inggris Bisnis (connectors artikel)#2

Sentence Connectors and Sentences - Showing Cause / Effect

By Kenneth Beare

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Sentence connectors are words and phrases that connect sentences to help with understanding. Sentence connectors are also known as linking language. This linking language can be used to order what you have to say, show opposition, provide clarification and so on. In many grammar books, you will find information about sentence connectors when reading about subordinating conjunctions, coordinating conjunctions and so on.

Once you have mastered the basics of correct usage in written English, you will want to express yourself in increasingly complex ways. One of the best ways to improve your writing style is to use sentence connectors. Sentence connectors are used to express relationships between ideas and to combine sentences. The use of these connectors will add sophistication to your writing style.

Type of Connector	Connector(s)	Examples
Coordinating conjunctions	for (cause), so (effect)	Professionals can sometimes be extremely impatient, for their positions are at times rather stressful.
Subordinating conjunctions	because, since	Since high level positions are at times rather stressful, professionals can sometimes be extremely impatient.
Conjunctive adverbs	therefore, as a result, consequently	High level positions are at times rather stressful; therefore, professionals can sometimes be extremely impatient.
Prepositions	because of, due to, as a result of	Due to the stressful nature of high level positions, professionals can sometimes be extremely impatient.

EXERCISE 33: BECAUSE/BECAUSE OF

1.       It was difficult to deliver thr letter because the sender had written the wrong  address on the envelope.

2.       We decided  to leave early because the party was boring.

3.       Rescue attemps were temporarily  halted  because of the bad weather.

4.       They visited their friends often because they enjiyed their company

5.       Paul cannot go to the football game because of his grades

6.       Marcella was awarded a scholarship because of her superior scholastic ability

7.       Nobody ventured outdoors because of the huricane warnings

8.       We plan to spend our vacation in the mountains because the air purer there

9.       The chickens have died because of the intense beat

EXERCISE 34 : SO/SUCH

1.       The sun shone so brightly that maria had to put on her sunglasses

2.       Dean was such a powerful swimmer that he always won the races.

3.       There were so few student registered that the class was cancelled

4.       We had so wonderful memories of that place we decided to return

5.       We had so good a time at the party that we hated to leave

6.       The benefits was so great a succes that the promotors decided to repeat it

7.       It was such a nice day that we decided to go to the beach

8.       Jane looked so sick that the nurse told her to go home

9.       Those were so difficult assignments that we spent two weeks finishing them

10.   Ray called at such an early hour that we werent awake yet

11.   The book looked so interesting that he decided to read it

12.   He worked so carefully that it took him a long time to complete the p[roject

13.   We stayed in the sun for such a long time that we became sunburned

14.   There were so many people on the bus that we decided to walk

15.   The program was so interesting that nobody wanted to miss it

Tugas Bahasa Ingris Bisnis (softskill) #1

Exercise 21: Conditional Sentences

Hal             : 97 

1.      Henry talks to his dog as if it understood him.

2.      If they had left the house earlier, they would not have been so late getting to the airport that they could not check their baggage.

3.      If I finish the dress before Saturday, I will give it to my sister for her birthday.

4.      If I had seen the movie, I would have told you about it last night.

5.      Had Bob not interfered in his sister's marital problems, there would have been peace between them.

6.      He would give you the money if he had it.

7.      I wish they stopped making so much noise so that I could concentrate.

8.      She would call you immediately if she needed help.

9.      Had they arrived at the sale early, they would have found a better selection. 

10.  We hope that you enjoyed the party last night.

11.  If you have enough time, please paint the chair before you leave.

12.  We could go for a drive if today were Saturday.

13.  If she wins the prize, it will be because she writes very well.

14.  Mike wished that the editors had permitted him to copy some of their material.

15.  Joel wishes that he had spend his vacation on the Gulf Coast next year.

16.  I will accept if they invite me to the party.

17.  If your mother buys that car for you, will you be happy?

18.  If he had decided earlier, he could have left on the afternoon flight.

19.  Had we known your address, we would have written you a letter.

20.  If the roofer doesn't come soon, the rain will leak inside.

21.  Because Rose did so poorly on the exam, she wishes that she had studied harder last night.

22.  My dog always wakes me up if he hears strange noises.

23.  If you see Mary today, please ask her to call me.

24.  If he gets the raise, it will be because he does a good job.

25.  The teacher will not accept our work if we turn it in late.

26.  Mrs. Wood always talks to her tenth-grade students as though they were adults.

27.  If he had left already, he could have called us.

28.  If they had known him, they would have talked to him.

29.  He would understand it if you explained it to him more slowly.

30.  I could understand the French teacher if she spoke more slowly.

Exercise 22: Used To

Hal            : 99

         

1.       I was used to eating at noon when I started school.

2.       He used to eating dinner at five o’clock.

3.       When i was young, I used to swimming every day.

4.       He used to like her, but he doesnt anymore

5.       Dont worry . some day you will get used to speaking English.

6.       Alvaro cant get used to studying.

7.       He used to dancing evry night, but now he studies.

8.       Adam is used to sleep late on weekend.

9.       Chieko is used to eating American food now.

10.   She finnaly got used to eating our food.

Exercise 26: Adjective and Adverbs

Halaman : 107

1. Rita plays the violin well
2. That is an intense novel     
3. The sun is shining brightly
4. The girls speak fluent French
5. The boys speak Spanish fluently
6. The table has a smooth surface
7. We must a figure our income tax returns accurately
8. We don't like to drink bitter tea
9. The plane will arrive soon
10. He had an accident because he was driving too fast

Exercise 27 : Linking (copoulative) Verbs

Halaman : 109

1. Your cold sounds terrible
2. The pianist plays very well
3. The food in the restaurant always taste good 
4. The campers remained calm despite the thunderstrom
5. They became sick after eating the contaminated food
6. Professor Calandra looked quickly at the student's sketches
7. Paco was working diligently on the project
8. Paul protested vehemently about the new proposals
9. Our neighbors appeared relaxed after their vacation
10. The music sounded too noisy to be classical