Monday, April 04, 2005

Process Writing Sentence Patterns

We have already discussed such patterns as before, after, next, and last. This week we will add some other phrases and patterns which we will use in our work this week. Write one sentence using each of the following patterns.

Pattern A
at the same time + that + clause in the simple present or the present progressive + main clause
example: At the same time that you are turning the screw, you must hold the board firmly.

Pattern B
immediately after + ing verb (comma) + main clause or you can reverse the order or the two clauses.

example: I picked her up immediately after leaving work.

Pattern C
Before + ing verb (gerund) phrase (comma) you should.......
or it is necessary to.......or it is important to ( Of course these can be reversed in order without the comma.)

example: Before painting, it is necessary to cover all the furniture with protective cloths.

Pattern D
Always + simple present tense + when clause

example: Always look in the rear view mirror when you change lanes.

Pattern E
Never + simple present tense + without + ing verb phrase or noun

example: Never get something out of the oven without using a pot holder to protect your hand.
Never jog without proper shoes.

Pattern F

When or while + ing verb phrase (comma) + main clause in present tense
possible useful words to use in the main clause: be sure to, try to, it is helpful to..

example: When writing a letter, be sure to sign your name.



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