6.4 Extending skills writing complex sentences
A Make one sentence for each box on the right, using the method given in red. Include the words in blue. Write the sentences as one paragraph.
B study the notes on the opposite page which a student made about a case study. Write up the case study. Include the ideas from Exercise A
1 Divide the notes into sections to make suitable paragraphs. Where should the paragraph in Exercise A go?
2 Decide which ideas are suitable topic sentences for the paragraphs. Which idea can you use as a topic sentence for the paragraph in Exercise A?
3 Make full sentences from the notes joining ideas where possible, to make one continuous text.
< The community favoured a voluntary project. This project would encourage long-term involvement. relative, passive in these circumstances in the future
< The community appointed a committee. The committee would develop the project. passive, relative After several public meetings
< The committee established a time frame for the project. The time frame was based on realistic expectations. lt gave the community enough opportunity for planning and training. passive, ellipsis, participle As a result
< The community had one very valuable resource. This was provided by the people's own strong commitment. ellipsis Fortunately