Lpe2501 Lecture 6 Ans

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EXERCISE 1

Read and label each sentence accordingly whether it is Indep. (Independent clause)
or Dep. (dependent). Add periods to the independent clauses.

Indep. 1. Sleep deprivation is caused by consistent lack of sleep or reduced


quality of sleep.

Dep. 2. While the short-term impacts are more noticeable

Indep. 3. The long-term effects of sleep deprivation and sleep deficiency can be
serious and far-reaching

Dep. 4. Also, lack of sleep has been found to induce effects that are similar to
being drunk

Dep. 5. Which slows down thinking and reaction time

Dep. 6. As sleep deprivation leads to lower alertness and concentration

Dep. 7. Because neurons do not have time to recuperate

Dep. 8. Eventually, it can cause serious cognitive impairments

Dep. 9. Although avoiding sleep deprivation and getting quality sleep are a
challenge

Indep. 10. It is possible to recover or prevent sleep deprivation with proper sleep
habits
EXERCISE 2

Read and identify the dependent clauses in the following paragraphs.

Volunteering is an act of spending one’s time by participating in unpaid


activities that benefit other people and the society. Because it has greater impact on
society as a whole. Most universities encourage their students to volunteer during
their time at universities. As the benefits of volunteering can be enormous. Firstly,
volunteering provides students with a more casual way to network with community
leaders and programme supervisors. Who could prove to be extremely valuable when
students require recommendations and references for their future job applications. By
not volunteering, students could be missing out on valuable networking opportunities.

Aside from that, volunteering helps students boost their employment


prospects. Employers are more likely to offer internships and jobs to individuals with a
diverse set of skills and experience. Which students can easily gain from engaging in
volunteering experience. They prefer candidates with volunteering experience.
Since it demonstrates students’ commitment and dedication.

1. Because it has greater impact on society as a whole

2. As the benefits of volunteering can be enormous

3. Who could prove to be extremely valuable when students require


recommendations and references for their future job applications.

4. Aside from that, volunteering helps students boost their employment


prospects.

5. Which students can easily gain from engaging in volunteering experience


EXERCISE 3

Write simple sentences following these instructions.

1.Write a simple sentence with one subject and one verb.

The cat ate her food.

2. Write a simple sentence with one subject and two verbs.


She ate her waffle and walked to class.

3. Write a simple sentence with two subjects and one verb.


Olive and her friend walks to library every evening.

4. Write a simple sentence with two subjects and two verbs.

Lily and Olive are close friends and read books together.
EXERCISE 4

For each pair of sentences, form a compound sentence by joining the two
independent clauses with a coordinator that best fits the meaning. Use each FAN
BOYS coordinator once. Make sure to also punctuate them correctly.

1. A small amount of sun exposure is health. Overexposure can cause health


problems.
A small amount of sun exposure is healthy, but overexposure can cause
health problems.

2. Too much sun exposure is not good for the skin. It is good for your genetic
material (DNA).
Too much sun exposure is not good for the skin, but it is good for your
genetic material (DNA).

3. Everyone who goes outside is exposed to the sun. It is important to know the
effects of sun exposure.
Everyone who goes outside is exposed to the sun, so it is important to
know the effects of sun exposure.

4. Anxiety is surprisingly common among young children. Not many parents are
aware of it.
Anxiety is surprisingly common among young children yet not many
parents are aware of it.

5. Anxiety in children should be addressed early. It will linger and continue to


disrupt their daily life.
Anxiety in children should be addressed early or it will linger and
continue to disrupt their daily life.

6. Emoji are used frequently in digital messages. They are becoming more
diversified as well.
Emoji are used frequently in digital messages, and they are becoming
more diversified as well.
7. Linguists believe that emoji are not ruining language. They are a natural
substitute for gesture in digital messages.
Linguists believe that emoji are not ruining language, yet they are a
natural substitute for gesture in digital messages.

8. Recycling takes times and effort. It is crucial for protecting ecosystems


and wildlife.
Recycling takes times and effort, but it is crucial for protecting
ecosystems and wildlife.
EXERCISE 5

Form compound sentences by adding a second independent clause. Circle the


conjunctive adverb and add punctuation.

1. The state library is located in the centre of the city; therefore, it is very easy to
get there by public transport.

2. Good communication skills are essential business skills that employers seek
besides ; they give importance to leadership skills.

3. Many experts believe that self-driving cars are safer than human drivers
however ; it is extremely expensive.

4. Human body requires a small amount of sodium to function in contrast


; people believe reducing salt could be bad for body.

5. Students have to sit for the proficiency test otherwise ; they have exception
writing the test.

6. The average Australian consumes almost double the amount of sodium they
need for good health thus ; it is best if they could reduce their sodium intake.

7. t is best to stick to a healthy diet for example ; it is recommended to have bigger


portion for vegetables and fruits.

8. Some students scored high on the English placement test as a result ; the
teachers bought them a small gift.
EXERCISE 6

Underline the independent clauses and double underline the dependent clauses. Label
the subordinators as SUB (refer to the list of subordinators in previous page).

Sub.
1. Because the cost of tuition fees is rising, many students must work part-time

Sub.
2. Recycling reduces the amount of rubbish sent to landfill sites as recyclable
materials are processed into new products.

Sub.
3. After they finished their degree years, most international students decided to return
home.

Sub.
4. If necessary precautions are taken, people can prevent health problems caused by
the haze.

Sub.
5. Students should decide a major they want to pursue by their junior year unless they
have not made up their mind yet.

6. The finance minister says that the latest Covid lockdown would not hit the economy
Sub.
as much as last year.

Sub.
7. Air pollution, which is mostly caused by motor vehicles, can cause health problems.

Sub.
8. Though more expensive, the new model of Tesla is safer and more efficient

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