Combining Sentences Into Paragraphs

Combining Sentences into Paragraphs

Putting your ideas together into paragraphs is more than just writing sentences one after the next. You'll need linking language like conjunctions - for, and, nor, but, or, yet, since, and linking language to order and connect your ideas. Writing descriptive paragraphs and short writing assignments will help you practice

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Quiz - Paired Conjunctions Name:……………………………..

Paired conjunctions are often used in both spoken and written English to make a point, give an explanation, or discuss alternatives. The most common paired conjunctions include:

both ... and
neither ... nor
either ... or
not only ... but also

Unfortunately, not only are they difficult to use, but their structure is also rather strict!

Match the sentence halves to make a complete sentence.

Both Peter
Not only do we want to go
Either Jack will have to work more hours
That story was
Students who do well not only study hard
In the end he had to choose
Sometimes it is
I would love to take

Principio del formulario

but we also have enough money.
neither true nor realistic.
not only wise to listen to your parents but also interesting.
and I are coming next week.
either his career or his hobby.
both my laptop and my cell phone on holiday.
but also use their instincts if they do not know the answer.
or we will have to hire somebody new.

Combine the following sentences into one sentence using paired conjunctions: both ... and; not only ... but also; either ... or; neither ... nor

We could fly. We could go by train.

She will have to study hard. She will have to concentrate to do well on the exam.

Jack is not here. Tom is in another city.

The speaker will not confirm the story. The speaker will not deny the story.

Pneumonia is a dangerous disease. Small pox is a dangerous illness.

Fred loves traveling. Jane wants to go around the world.

It might rain tomorrow. It might snow tomorrow.

Smoking isn't good for your heart. Drinking isn't good for your health.

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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.

Sentence connectors are also referred to as linking language. There are a number of forms of sentence connections such as conjunctions, coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions and prepositions. These sentence connectors can indicate opposition between ideas, cause and effect, contrasting ideas and setting conditions. This page focuses on comparisons. Follow the links to other types of sentence connectors below.

Type of Connector / Connector(s) / Examples
Coordinating Conjunction / and...too / High level positions are stressful, and can be harmful to your health too.
Subordinating conjunction / just as / Just as high level positions are stressful, they can be harmful to your health.
Conjunctive adverbs / similarly, in comparison / High level positions are stressful at times; similarly, they can be harmful to your health.
Prepositions / like, similar to / Similar to other important professions, high level business positions are stressful at times.

Writing descriptive paragraphs can be successful as one of the first writing activities for students. Start by helping students understand the difference between simple and complex sentences, and move on to practice writing complex sentences. Follow this by completing the exercises below. First begin by asking students to ask questions about themselves, and then ask students to write personal descriptive paragraphs using this information.

Descriptive paragraphs are often used to describe what a person looks and acts like. Read this example of a descriptive paragraph, notice how descriptive paragraphs are arranged by putting together all the sentences about the same thing.

Here is an example of a descriptive paragraph:

I am forty years old, rather tall and I have blue eyes and short black hair. I wear casual clothes as I teach students in a relaxed atmosphere. I enjoy my job because I get to meet and help so many different people from all over the world. During my spare time, I like playing tennis which I play at least three times a week. I also love listening to classical music and I must admit that I spend a lot of money on buying new CDs! I live in a pretty seaside town on the Italian coast. I enjoy eating great Italian food and laughing with the likable people who live here.

Written Exercise I

Answer these questions about yourself on a piece of paper.

How old are you?
What do you look like?
What kind of clothes do you wear? Why?
What kind of job do you do? Do you like it?
What are your favorite hobbies? Why do you like them?
Where do you live?
Do you like living there? Why or why not?

Written Exercise II

Now that you have the information about yourself ready,fill in the gaps in to complete this descriptive paragraph about yourself.

I am ______years old, I ______(your looks). I wear ______because ______. I am a ______. I like / don't like my job because ______. I enjoy ______. I often ______(describe how often you do your hobby). I also like ______(write about another hobby) because ______. I live in ______. People in ______are ______. I enjoy / don't enjoy living in ______because ______.

Practice

Ask your friends the same questions as in exercise I and write paragraphs about them.

Beginning Writing: Short Writing Assignments 1- Application Forms

These short writing topics are designed for lower level classes and give students an opportunity to write about a number of basic subjects including: studies, hobbies, travel, likes and dislikes, application forms, brief job descriptions, recipes, etc.

English Studies

You want to go to a language school to study English. Fill in the application form. We want to find the right family to stay with, and would also like to know about your interests and hobbies so that we can organize social activities.

LEIGHLANGUAGESCHOOL - APPLICATION FORM