47 advanced sentence patterns commonly used in college English composition writing
Closely related to ... (closely related to ...), for example, physical exercise is closely related to health. Doing exercise is closely related to health.
Get into the habit of ...), such as getting into the habit of going to bed early and getting up early.
Due to something ... (because of ...) Thanks to his encouragement, I finally realized my dream.
3) What a+ adjective+noun+subject +be! = How+ adjective +a+ noun +be! How ...! How important it is to keep your promise! How important it is to keep your promise! How important it is to keep your promise!
Theme+is good/bad for sth. For example, reading is good for our brains. Reading is good for the brain. Overwork is harmful to health. Overwork is harmful to health.
Subject+has a great influence on sth. Have a great influence on ...), for example, smoking has a great influence on our health. Smoking has a great influence on our health.
Nothing can stop us from doing ... Nothing can stop us from doing ...) For example, all this shows that nothing can stop us from achieving our goals.
When doing something ... (as soon as ... for example, on hearing the unexpected news, he was too surprised to say a word. Hearing the unexpected news, he was too surprised to speak.
Note: this sentence pattern can generally be changed into the following compound sentence. For example, as soon as he heard the unexpected news, he was so surprised that he ...
Hardly had he arrived when she began to complain. No sooner had he arrived than she began to complain.
Hardly had he arrived when it began to rain.
I would rather walk home than take a crowded bus. I would rather walk home than take a crowded bus.
Note: this sentence pattern can be changed to do… rather than do… sentence pattern, for example:
I would rather stay at home than watch this horror movie with him. I would rather stay at home than go to see that horror movie with him.
Only+adverbials, such as the inversion of the main clause, can the reconstruction work be started. Only then did the reconstruction work begin.
10) is worth doing, for example, this book is worth reading. This book is worth reading.
1 1) Subject+The importance of ... cannot be overemphasized. For example, we can't imagine the importance of protecting our eyes too much.
There is no need for someone to do something. \ Forsth。 (Some people don't need to do it ...), for example, you don't need to bring more food.
By+doing ..., the theme can be ... (by ..., ... can be ...), for example, by exercising, we can always stay healthy.
14) ... Enable +sb. +to+do ... (... enables ...) For example, listening to music can make us feel relaxed.
We must never do ... (We must never ... For example, we must never ignore the value of knowledge. We must never ignore the value of knowledge.
What will happen to someone? ? What will happen to a person? What will happen to orphans? What will happen to the orphan?
17) used in the past+time, subject+present perfect ... (For the past ... years, ... has ...) For example:
In the past two years, I have been busy preparing for the exam. In the past two years, I have been busy preparing for the exam.
It is worthwhile to do something ... (... worthwhile. It is worthwhile to help others. It is worthwhile to help others.
19) theme+based on ... (based on ...), for example, social progress is based on harmony.
20) Subject+Do our best ... (Do our best), for example, we should try our best to achieve our goals in life.
Thanks to/because of something, ... (because of ...), for example, thanks to his encouragement, I finally realized my dream.
The following are the advanced sentence patterns of compound sentences:
It took him a year to do it ... (It took him 1 year to do it ... For example, as far as we know, it took him more than a year to write this book. What we know so far is that it took him 1 year to finish the book. It took a long time to realize that they had made a mistake. It took them a long time to realize their mistakes.
Spend as much time as possible doing sth. Spend as much time as possible doing sth. For example, he spends as much time as possible remembering new words.
Since+subject+past tense, subject+present perfect tense, for example, he has worked hard since he entered high school. He has been studying hard since he went to high school.
One advantage of ... is that ... The advantage of using solar energy is that it won't produce any pollution.
26) Until recently (until recently, ...), for example, the problem was not solved until recently.
27) As long as we … (as long as we …, we will succeed), for example:
As long as we persist in our efforts, we will succeed. As long as we keep working hard, we will succeed.
No matter how difficult English is, you should try your best to learn it. No matter how difficult English is, you should try your best to learn it. No matter what he asks you to do, please refuse him. No matter what he asks you to do, please refuse him. Note: this sentence pattern can generally be changed into interrogative words+once leading clauses+main clauses, for example, whatever he asks you to do, you should give him a refund.
It's useless/useless/useless to do sth. It's no use doing sth. ), for example, water under the bridge. Water under the bridge.
For example, losing the game is a shame. What a pity! It's very kind of you to tell me the truth. It's very kind of you to tell me the truth. It's your turn to look after the young trees. It's your turn to take care of these young trees.
3 1)that+ clause (… obviously) Obviously, knowledge plays an important role in our life. It is conceivable that knowledge plays an important role in our life.
Note: it is the formal subject in this sentence pattern, and the predicate behind it can have different changes. For example:
He is sure to win the election. He is sure to win the election.
It is true that we must make greater efforts; Otherwise, we will not catch up with the developed countries. Indeed, we should make greater efforts, otherwise we will not catch up with the developed countries.
It's hard to imagine how Edison worked 20 hours a day. It's hard to imagine how Edison worked 20 hours a day.
It's hard to say when this plan will be feasible. It is hard to say whether this plan is feasible.
As the saying goes, where there is a will, there is a way. As the saying goes, where there is a will, there is a way.
It must be pointed out that it is one of our basic national policies to control population growth while improving population quality. It must be pointed out that one of the basic national policies is to control population growth and improve population quality at the same time.
It must be borne in mind that there is no secret of success except hard work. It must be remembered that the secret of success is hard work.
It can be seen that there is no difficulty in the world that we can't come. It can be seen from here that there are no insurmountable difficulties in the world.
It has been proved that his theory is correct.
32) Subject +is+the+ adjective superlative+noun +(that)+ subject+ever+seen (known/heard/ever/read, etc.) For example, Liu Yifei is the most beautiful girl I have ever seen in my life. Liu Yifei is the most beautiful girl I have ever seen. Miss Liu is the kindest teacher I have ever met. Teacher Liu is the kindest teacher I have ever seen.
Note that the comparative degree can also be used to express the superlative meaning, such as: I have never seen a more beautiful girl than Liu Yifei in my life. I have never seen a more beautiful girl than Liu Yifei in my life. Nothing is more important than getting an education. Nothing is more important than getting an education.
It is undeniable that+S +S+V… ... (Undeniably ...) For example, it is undeniable that our quality of life has gone from bad to worse. There is no denying that the quality of our life has gone from bad to worse. There is no denying that the new management method has greatly increased the output. There is no denying that the new management method has greatly improved the output.
The whole world knows+clause ...), for example, as we all know, trees are indispensable to us.
Note that the whole world knows that it can be changed to the following sentence pattern: as we know/as we all know, ... (as we all know, ...) For example, as we all know, knowledge is power. As we all know, knowledge is power.
There is no doubt that he came late. There is no doubt that our education system is unsatisfactory. There is no doubt that our education system is not satisfactory. There is no doubt that you will get help from others if you have any differences. There is no doubt that when you are in trouble, you will get help from others.
No wonder ... (no wonder ...), for example, no wonder he fell asleep in class.
So+adjective +be+ subject +that+ clause (so ... that ... for example, time is so precious that we have to waste it. Time is so precious that we can't waste it.
Adjective +as+ subject +be, subject+predicate (although ... although our country is rich, the quality of our life is absolutely unsatisfactory. Although our country is rich, the quality of our life is definitely not satisfactory.
39)the+ comparative+subject+predicate, the+comparative+subject+predicate (the more ... the more ...), for example, the harder you work, the greater your progress. The harder you work, the greater your progress. The more books we read, the more learned we are. The more books we read, the more learned we are. The more, the better. The more, the better.
It's time+subject+past tense (it's time ...) For example, it's time for the authorities to care about traffic problems. It's time for the authorities concerned to take appropriate measures to solve the traffic problem.
Note: This sentence pattern can be converted into a simple sentence pattern: It's time to do something. /Let sb. do ... For example:
It's time for lunch It's time for lunch
It is time to teach them a lesson. It's time for them to learn their lesson.
Frankly speaking/telling the truth, ... (honestly speaking, ...), for example, frankly speaking/telling the truth, you have no other choice where you like or dislike. To be honest, whether you like it or not, you have no other choice.
42) It will (won't)+time period+before ... (... takes a long time), for example, it will take a long time for everything to return to normal. It will take a long time for everything to return to normal.
I think/feel/think it+important/our responsibility+doing … (I think it's important/my responsibility to do), for example, I think it's our responsibility to help the elderly.
Who should be punished. Those who violate traffic regulations should be punished.
Note: This sentence pattern can also be converted into a/a person who …, for example:
As the saying goes, nothing is difficult in the world. As the saying goes, where there is a will, there is a way. In a sense, a successful scientist is a person who is never satisfied with his achievements. In some cases, a successful scientist is a person who is never satisfied with his achievements.
It is/used to be ... that ... (emphasizing sentence patterns), for example, you put the book on the desk. You put the book on the table. It was the doctor who asked what happened. The doctor asked what happened.
46) I don't think/feel/support that … (negative forward), for example:
I don't think we can finish it on time. I don't think we can finish it on time.
47) The reason for the+clause is the+clause (the reason for ... is ...), for example:
The reason why we must plant trees is that they can supply us with fresh air.
The reason why we must plant trees is that they can supply us with fresh air. The reason why we must plant trees is that they can supply us with fresh air.
The reason why this river is polluted is that this factory dumped a lot of waste into it. The reason why this river is polluted is that this factory dumped a lot of rubbish into it.
Note: The following sentence patterns can also be used to indicate the reasons. Please compare: this is why ... (this is why ...), for example, it is very hot in summer. That's why I don't like it. It is very hot in summer. That's why I don't like it.
Used for demonstration and explanation:
(1) We can quote/quote/cite a single/common example to illustrate …
A recent study shows that …
(3) According to the statistical data provided by …, it can be seen that …
There is ample evidence that ...
This leads to an important fact ...
No one can ignore the fact that …
Let's give an example to illustrate …
I can't think of a fact that illustrates this point better than …
It is obvious/well known that …
Our society is full of examples of ...
An argumentative essay for explanation and illustration:
(1) Among the most convincing reasons given by people, one is worth mentioning.
People may think that this trend is the result of ...
The change of ... is largely caused by the fact that ...
(4) There are several reasons leading to the remarkable growth of … firstly … secondly, … finally …
(5) Many factors can explain the development of ...
What is/does …? On the one hand … on the other hand … the main reason is …
The reasons for ... are complicated and may be found in the facts.
It is not easy to explain the reason of this complicated phenomenon, which involves many factors.
Different people look at ... in different ways.
For many reasons ... something. First ... Second ... Finally ...
Used to describe charts and data:
(1) In 1995, it increased from 7% of the total to 15%.
(2) Compared with 1988, it decreased from 15 to 7%.
(3) … increased/decreased 10% compared with last year.
This figure/percentage is almost double/triple that of last year.
(5) Compared with ..., it almost increased/decreased by 2. 5 times.
(6) 25% of the total.
(7) Less than/more than 20% of the total number of ...
(8) The prevalence rate is 20 ‰, accounting for more than a quarter of the total population.
Arguments for comparison and refutation:
(1)A has more advantages than B.
Although A is good, it also has its own shortcomings.
Although A enjoys considerable advantages in …, it cannot compete with B in ….
Although everyone believes that … I don't know whether this argument can stand the analysis.
Contrary to popular belief, I think …
In fact, we have no reason to believe that …
Although it is generally believed that …, it is unlikely that … is true.
These statements have some truth, but they ignore a deeper and more important fact ...
What these people don't consider is ...
In all the discussions about …, one important fact has been overlooked.