English Logique

  Simple, compound, and complex sentences are three basic sentence structures, and all three are described very similarly in Cambridge and Oxford style grammars.   Key idea:   clause types -An independent (main) clause has a subject and a finite verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.  A dependent (subordinate) clause also has a subject and verb but cannot stand alone; it is introduced by a subordinating word ( because, if, although, when, who, which, that, etc.).  Understanding these two clause types is the basis for all three sentence structures. Simple sentence -Core definition (Cambridge/Oxford style):   a simple sentence consists of one independent clause only;  it has one finite verb phrase and no subordinate clause.  It must have at least a subject and a verb, and it may include objects, complements, and adverbials, but it still counts as “simple” as long as there is only one clause.  Important points for exams:A simple sen...

  SAMPLE   WORKSHEET SECTION A – Editing & Error Correction Q1 . The following passage has an error in each line. Identify the error and write the correction. Despite serious efforts by global leaders to reduce carbon emission,           few of the progress has been hindered by a few nation.         Error         Correction Q2. Identify the error and supply the correction. The economy must improve next quarter if the government takes the right measures to growth.           Error           Correction Q3 . Identify the error in the following marketing report and supply the correction. Our objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of our recent marketing campaigns and identifies areas for improvement moving forward.           Error           Correction SECTION B – Fill ...

"The Solitary Reaper" by William Wordsworth is a poem about a Highland girl singing a sad song while she harvests grain, whose beautiful but sad song captivates the poet. The summary describes the poet's awe at her beautiful, mysterious song and the lasting impact it has on him.The poem explores the themes of the sublime in nature, the power of music, isolation, and the lasting impact of memory. The tone is contemplative, appreciative, and wistful, while the mood is melancholic, yet serene and awe-inspired.  The speaker is so moved by the girl's song that he carries its memory with him long after he leaves, a perfect example of Romantic poetry's focus on nature, emotion, and profound experiences.Key themes include the beauty of nature and rustic life, the power of music, and the lasting impact of fleeting moments.  Summary The speaker of the poem encounters a solitary Highland girl reaping grain in a field. She is singing a song in a language he does not understa...

POEM-- " Oh, I wish I'd looked after me teeth "  Summary The poem is a first-person narrative where the speaker, as an adult, reflects on her childhood carelessness with her teeth. She recounts her indulgence in various sweets (toffees, lollies, etc.) and her half-hearted attempts at brushing, often ignoring her mother's advice. As a result, she develops numerous dental problems, leading to painful and frequent visits to the dentist for "injections and drillin's". The core of the poem is her deep remorse for her past actions, a feeling emphasized by the repeated title line as a refrain. The poem ends with the speaker realizing she is facing the same fate of needing false teeth as her mother, whom she once mocked.   Pam Ayres' poem " Oh, I wish I'd looked after me teeth " uses a humorous, conversational tone to express the regret and the painful consequences of neglecting dental hygiene in youth. Tone The tone is a blend of   humorous , ...