Although writing long sentences with complete structure and correct grammar can reflect a person's solid knowledge of English, if the whole article is long sentences, it will increase the reading burden of the marking teacher and may be considered as showing off skills.

Sometimes, inserting a few short and incisive words into a long sentence can make the finishing point. If we put short sentences at the beginning or end of a paragraph, we can also reveal the theme. The combination of long and short sentences can produce cadence and add a lot of color to the article.

It is strongly recommended that the first paragraph of the article be long and short, first long and then short; In the main part of the article, first use a short sentence to explain the main meaning, and then use the sentence group form of short before long when expounding several main points, which will definitely make the main part shine! Generally, you can use one long and one short at the end of the text.

Second, the topic sentence principle

English is a language that pays attention to logical relations. In order to better reflect the logical relationship of each part of the article, you must write a topic sentence at the beginning or end of each paragraph, so that readers can see it at a glance.

For example, first of all, you must study hard and make full preparations before the exam. If you put this topic sentence at the beginning of a paragraph, you can clearly tell the reader the main meaning of this paragraph.

Three, one, two, three principles

When reading articles, marking teachers often use some key "labels" to judge whether candidates' articles are structured and organized naturally. The processing method is very simple, just add any of the following words to the main points of the article.

1) First, second, third and last (not recommended, reason: vulgar)

2) First, second, third and last (not recommended, reason: vulgar)

3) The first, second, third and last one (not recommended, reason: vulgar)

4) First, second, third and last (not recommended, reason: vulgar)

5) First, then, further and finally (highly recommended)

6) First, second, and last (highly recommended)

7) First and most important, best, last but not least (highly recommended)

8) Most importantly, and finally (highly recommended)

9) On the one hand, on the other hand (applicable to two points)

10) for one thing, for another thing (for two o'clock)

Fourth, the phrase priority principle.

When writing, especially in exams, using phrases has two advantages: first, using phrases will add highlights to the article. If the teacher sees that your article is too simple and all she sees are the most basic phrases, she will definitely look down on you. On the contrary, if you find wonderful phrases, you will have a better impression of your article.

Second, thinking is short-circuited at critical moments. What should I do if I have to fill in the words? Using phrases is one way! For example, I can't stand it. It can be expressed in phrases: I can't stand it. I want it. I'm looking forward to it. This will obviously increase the number of words and make the expression more accurate.

Five, the principle of more real and less virtual

There is a simple reason. When writing an article, you should write something practical, not empty talk. This requires us to use more content words and less function words. When I say function words here, I mean bigger words.

For example, when we say yes, we should not say the empty word nice, but use some vivid words, such as generous, humorous, interesting, smart, gentle, enthusiastic, hospitable and so on.

Another example: out of the room, the general word is: out of the room, but the thief should say: sneak out of the room, the lady should say: out of the room, the child should say: dance out of the room, and the old man should say: stumble out of the room, so use more real words and less function words. Such an article can be vivid and attract readers.

Sixth, the principle of changeable sentence patterns.

1) addition (concatenation) Many candidates want to write long sentences, but they are afraid of making mistakes. What should they do? The safest way to write long sentences is to use "addition", which can add and to two sentences that have a sequential or parallel relationship. I like music, and he likes playing guitar. If tied, we can use a super sentence: fur coat is not only soft, but also warm. Other phrases can be used: besides, also, more.

2) when criticizing someone's shortcomings, we are always used to beating around the bush about his advantages, and then get down to business and say his shortcomings. Although this method is a bit insidious, it is easier to accept after all. So when we speak, we just need to talk nonsense before the main points, and pay attention to using a turning point between the two. This car is very old, but it is in good condition. This coat is thin, but it is warm. Nevertheless, still, anyway, however, despite, despite, despite.

3) Causality (So) Yesterday I saw a girl in the street, and then I accosted her, and then we went to a coffee shop, and then we met, and then we became friends ... As you can see, when telling stories, we always pursue the order, first come, then arrive, so the word "then" becomes very common. In fact, this word means order or causality. It began to snow, so we went home. More phrases: then, there, therefore, correspondingly, therefore, as a result, for this reason, so.

4) Appendices (attributive clauses, appositive clauses) Sometimes, in order to fully express the characteristics of some nouns, we need to use attributive clauses or appositive clauses when the attributes of prepositions can no longer cover all the information. Doing so can not only express the information completely, but also make the article more layered.

Seven, challenge the limit principle

Since it is a challenge to the limit, it is difficult to avoid, but it is not unattainable! Principle: In students' articles, sentences like independent nominative are rarely found. Actually, they are very simple. It only takes a short time to understand. It is a special form of word segmentation. Word segmentation requires the same subject, but independent nominative does not. The weather is fine, and many people climb the western hills. Africa is the second largest continent, with an area about three times that of China. If you can write an independent nominative sentence, it will definitely add a lot of color to the article.

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English learning depends on persistent practice. As long as everyone can remember these principles and use them flexibly, they will certainly improve their English writing.

I hope I can help you, and I hope to adopt it! ! !