The basics of sentences session 8pptx.pptx

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1. The basics of sentences Thinking about complex punctuation Cohesion – linking ideas within and between sentences and paragraphs using – pronouns, determiners, conjunctions, adverbs and fronted adverbials.

2. Determiners and Pronouns U se pronouns to link ideas between sentences and avoid repetition: The dragon flew overhead. It was enormous. U se determiner s to link ideas between sentences: Bob packed the map with all the others. That map showed the route.

3. Conjunctions Use conjunctions to make links within sentences: Sally was afraid because the giant was very angry.

4. Adverbs and adverbials Use adverbs to make simple links between sentences. First , he ate the lettuce. Next, he ate the toast. Giants are huge. On the other hand, fleas are small.