Modul 1 - Aspects and Kinds of Sentences
Modul 1 - Aspects and Kinds of Sentences
Taken from: I Made Sujana [2017]. English Grammar 1. Arga Puji Press
Basic Competency :
After completing this unit, the learners
are expected to be able to use various
kinds of sentences and use various
kinds of simple sentences
Indicators:
After completing this unit, the learners can:
DIRECTION: Read the following sentences whether each of the following sentences is
CORRECT or INCORRECT. If it is incorrect, revise it.
4. Exclamation
An exclamatory sentence is used to express strong feeling. It exclaims and it is followed by
exclamation point (!).
a. What (a) is used when a noun terminates the exclamatory phrase.
What beautiful hair she has! or What beautiful hair!
What beautiful eyes she has!
What a wonderful day it is! (a is used after singular count table noun)
What a beautiful garden it is!
b. How is used when an adjective or an adverb terminates the exclamatory phrase.
How beautiful she is! or How beautiful!
How beautifully she behaves!
How interesting the story is!
c. Sometimes an infinitive (to-verb) is used as a verb in an exclamation.
What a high price to pay for living a five-star hotel!
How thoughtful for him to send her greeting cards.
d. In literary or poetic style, the subject and verb are inverted. Such a reverse of
inversion is felt as archaic (old-fashioned).
How green was the valley!
What a fool is the father who let his daughter stay up late every night.
EXERCISE 1: Decide whether each of the following sentences is a statement (S), request
(R), question (Q), or an exclamation (E).
1. What a beautiful girl she is.
2. Watch out!
3. What are you doing here?
4. What a wonderful movie it is.
5. How interesting the movie is!
6. What I need is a place to shelter!
7. Why she is crying makes confused.
8. Why are you crying?
9. Can you repeat question no 5, please?
10. Do you understand my questions?
11. Stand up in front the class.
12. Don’t smoke in this room.
13. Your name, please?
14. What a mess!
15. What’s up?
EXERCISE 2: Write your own sentences based on the patterns you just learnt (3 sentences
for each pattern).
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Based on the number of predicates or clauses, sentences can be divided into: simple
sentences, compound sentences, complex sentences and compound-complex sentences. A
clause is defined the same way as a sentence in that it has a full predication that contains a
subject and a predicate with a finite verb. Clauses can be divided into two: dependent clauses
and independent clauses. The independent clause is a clause that may stand alone in a
sentence; the dependent clause is a clause that cannot stand alone or depend on the other
clause.
1. Simple Sentences
Simple sentences are sentences that have only one full predication in the form of
independent clauses.
Subject Verb Complement
Mary sent me a bunch of flowers.
She has such beautiful hair.
The man stole the money.
The children are having dinner.
2. Compound Sentences
Compound sentences are sentences that have two or more predications in the form of
independent clauses. The compound sentences are formed when two or more ideas have
equal importance (parallel ideas). They can take word-level, phrase-level, or clause-level
compounds. The parallel ideas can be joined using coordinating conjunctions (and, but,
or, yet, nor, for, so, and/or) or paired (correlative) conjunctions (either … or, neither …
nor, not only … but also, not … but).
a. Join words
Sydney, Washington, and London are among the cities that interest me.
[compound subject]
Bayu and Aryo live in Mataram and study in the same place. [compound subject
and compound verb]
The children want to swim in Water Boom and eat at KFC Mataram Mall.
[compound infinitive]
b. Join phrases
Andreas has been playing a guitar for years and has been taking a drum course
since six months ago.
Reading newspapers and playing badminton are my hobbies.
The bus in the city is crowded early in the morning and late in the afternoon.
c. Join clauses
What you eat and how much you exercise will make your life healthy.
Gilang has played in the band for 2 years, but Indra just joined two months ago.
Gilang plays drums and Indra plays a piano
3. Complex Sentences
Complex sentences are sentences that have two or more full predications, one of which
functions as the independent clause (main clause) similar to the simple sentence, and the
other(s) function(s) as the dependent clauses (subordinate clauses). The dependent clauses
can be in the forms of adjective clauses, noun clauses, and adverbial clauses.
a. Adjective Clauses in Complex Sentences
The magazine that I bought last night is very interesting.
The man who was rushed to ICU was hit by a lorry.
The restaurant which serves vegetarian food is very expensive.
b. Noun Clauses in Complex Sentences
The doctor said that the patient needed more blood transfusion.
The teacher told me that the exam was postponed.
It is concluded that they don’t want to live together.
c. Adverbial Clauses in Complex Sentences
If I had time, I would go.
Because she was sick, she couldn’t attend the class.
He was reading a book when I came.
4. Compound-Complex Sentences
The compound-complex sentences are the sentences that have one or more independent
clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
The men who robbed the bank were arrested and two of them were sent to the jail.
A computerized map of freeways which use information which is gathered by sensors
airs on local cable channel during rush hour.
The independent clauses in all four sentences may take the form of a statement, question,
request, or an exclamation. Each of kinds of these sentences will be discussed in details in the
units of the three English Grammar Series.
EXERCISE 3: Quote the various kinds of sentences from the extract and write down on the
spaces provided.
[http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/feb/25/indonesias-lombok-promotes-itself-as-muslim-friendly-tourism-destination]
1. Simple Sentences
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2. Compound Sentences
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3. Complex Sentences
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1. SUBJECT
The subject of a sentence is the agent of the sentences in the active voice. The subject
can be person or thing that performs or is responsible for the action of the sentence. The
subject can be in the forms of a single noun, a noun phrase, a pronoun, impersonal it, or
a pseudo-subject ‘there’
Example:
1. A Single Noun
Coffee is planted in some parts of Bali.
Sugar is imported from Thailand.
2. A Noun Phrase
The newly published book is very interesting.
The red car belongs to Billy.
The biology teacher conducted an experiment yesterday.
The cafe opens until 5 a.m. on Saturday.
3. A Pronoun
We meet once a week in this place.
He goes to beach for relaxation.
They are busy with their work.
You and I are going to be the lead dancers in the ballet company.
4. Impersonal “It”
It is concluded that there is no difference between male and female students in
reading comprehension.
It is necessary to provide models for students to speak.
It is difficult to find a good job lately.
It rains a lot in Bogor every year.
5. A Psudo-Subject “There”
There are too many mistakes in your paper project.
There was much discussion about the conflict solution
There has been little rain in July.
There are many beautiful bulidings in the downtown of Sydney.
2. VERB
In addition to a SUBJECT, another important aspect of a senstence is a VERB. In a
declarative sentence, the verb follows the subject, and it shows the action or existence of
the sentence. Its forms may be a single word or a verb phrase (consisting of one or more
auxiliary verbs and one main verb).
a. A Single Word Verb
Many children hate vegetables.
The driver drives too fast.
The winner of the contest is very talented.
Due to the weather, the flight company canceled some flights.
b. A Verb Phrase
John has fixed his car.
It was raining this morning
She must have gone home.
They have been studying for more than 5 hours.
3. COMPLEMENT
A complement completes the verb to answer the questions of “what” or “whom”.
However, not every sentences needs complement. The complement is usually a noun or
a noun phrase and generally follows the verb in the active sentence.
She was reading a new novel last night.
They called an ambulance for the patient.
We met an old friend in the party.
My parent will buy me some books.
4. MODIFIER
A modifier or an adverb can be in the forms of adverbs of manner, place, time and takes
the form of a prepositional phrase (a group of words that begins with a prepostion and
ends with a noun. The modifier answers the question “When?, Where?, or How? When
they occur together, their normal position is Adverbs of Manner, Place, and Time
(MPT). Not every sentence has a modifier.
The singer sang the song beautifully at the pub last night.
We spent our time at the corner.
She was driving very fast last night.
I can see the game more clearly from the TV screen.
EXERCISE 4:
Identify the subject, verb, complement, and modifier in each of the following sentences by
labelling each of the components.
Example:
She / has been standing / in the line / for almost half an hour/.
1. She drove her car slowly on the Main Street last night.
2. The new schedule is in the locker.
3. He bought a present at the Mataram Mall.
4. They will travel abroad next year.
5. John and I are going to meet at the cafe for lunch.
6. A few minutes ago, Manchaster United scored from penalty kick.
7. There will be storms in the evening.
8. She purchased two new books.
9. They have been living peacefully in the village for years.
10. The students are listening to the teacher attentively in the class.
11. That pair of jeans is still at the cleaner.
12. The washing machine doesn’t work properly.
13. The beautiful dancer danced beautifully on Ardha Chandra Stage last night.
14. The two rock singers were welcome warmly by the audience.
15. The family has travelled overseas several times since the last two years.
Study the following examples. Decide what is missing from each of them?
Today goes to Senggigi beach with friends.
The schedule not available yet.
In the bank can borrow money.
The assignment for English class it consists of 2000 words.
Concluded that there is no correlation between students’ interest and learning
achievement
All the sentences above are incorrect due to the absence of one of the aspects of the
sentence (either subject or verb) or the redundant of the subject.
3. Be careful with an Appositive (a noun that comes before or after another noun and has
the same meaning).
Study the following examples and correct them.
The most beautiful girl in the contest, got the first prize.
Megawati, is visiting Lombok.
1. Staffing, choosing the right man on the right place, is important in management
function.
2. Last semester, a friend, graduated cum laude from the University of Mataram.
3. Independence Day, August 17, is a special day for Indonesian people.
4. Christmas, December 25 is celebrated in many countries in the world.
5. Tonight’s supper, leftovers from last night, did not taste any better tonight than last
night.
6. At last, the longest-service principal in this school, has to step down.
7. The second management function, controlling staff and their activities, involves
careful analysis of staffing.
8. The only entrance to the closet, the door was kept locked at all times.
9. The best seller solo album, got the gold medal in the Academy Awards.
10. The new wall color, green and bright yellow, really brightens up the building.
11. The high-powered tablet the most powerful and sophisticated gadget of its types, was
ready for launching.
12. A long time friend and confident, the businessman was often invited over for
international conference.
EXTENDED EXERCISE 9. Translate the following paragraph into English. Open your
dictionary to find difficult words.
Nama saya Muhammad Saleh. Usia saya baru 18 tahun. Saya berasal dari sebuah desa kecil
di Lombok bagian selatan. Saya sekolah dari pendidikan dasar sampai menengah di kampung
halaman saya. Saya tamat SD tahun 2009, SMP tahun 2912 dan SMA tahun 2015. Syukurlah
semua jenjang pendidikan saya selesaikan dengan presetasi gemilang.
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Bapak saya bekerja sebagai petani tembakau dan peternak kambing sekaligus guru ngaji pada
malam hari untuk anak-anak di kampung. Ibu saya berjualan sembako di pasar di kampung
saya. Saya mempunyai 2 adik: laki-laki dan perempuan. Mereka masih di SMP dan SMA.
Kami hidup rukun di desa. Kami sering membantu orang tua kami di sawah dan di pasar.
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SUGGESTED READINGS
Frank, M. 1985. Modern English (including Modern English Exercises Book I and II). New
Jersey : Prentice Hall.
Hall, E.J., 1993. Building English Sentences (all series). Jakarta: Binarupa Aksara.
King, C. and N. Stanley, 1989. Building Skills for the TOEFL. Jakarta : Nelson and Binarupa
Aksara.
Lougheed, L., 2005. Barron’s How to Prepare for the TOEIC Bridge Test. Jakarta: Binarupa
Aksara.
Maclin, A., 1994. Reference Guide to English: A Handbook of English as a Second
Language. Washington DC: USIS.
Philips, D.., 1996. Longman Introductory Course for the TOEFL Test. New York: Addison
Wisley Longman.
Philips, D.., 1996. Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test. New York: Addison
Wisley Longman.
Reinhart, S. M. 1993. Testing Your Grammar. Michigan : University of Michigan Press.
Sharpe, P. J. 1997. Barron’s How to Prepare for the TOEFL Test. Jakarta: Binarupa Aksara
Sinclair, J., (ed.). 1995. Collins Cobuild Student’s Grammar. London: HarperCollins
Publisher.
Spankie, G.M., 1989. More Grammar You Need. Hongkong. MacMillan Publishers.
SELF ASSESSMENT
In order to check your understanding toward the materials you just learnt, put tick (√) in
front of the statement if you understand the materials comprehensively, cross (x) if you don’t
understand the material, and question mark (?) if you feel in-between yes or no. You have to
be honest to yourself.
If you don’t understand the materials or feel doubt about your mastery, just check the
materials again and reflect which parts you don’t understand yet. Don’t leave the unit without
comprehensive understanding because it will influence your progress in learning the
following materials.
REFLECTION ON LEARNING
Without looking back to the materials, try to summarize the materials you just learned by
completing this MIND MAPPING technique. Put the subtopics on the first layer and take
notes some important information on the following layers. [This reflection will be important
for you to test your understanding and prepare yourself to become a teacher who needs
comprehensive mastery of these materials]
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