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Writing Structure Variations Explained

The document discusses a variety of grammatical structures that can be used in writing, including structures using conjunctions like although, because, yet, and but to connect ideas. It also discusses using phrases like "as a result", "the reason for/why", and passive voice. The document provides examples of how to use these different structures in writing.

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Writing Structure Variations Explained

The document discusses a variety of grammatical structures that can be used in writing, including structures using conjunctions like although, because, yet, and but to connect ideas. It also discusses using phrases like "as a result", "the reason for/why", and passive voice. The document provides examples of how to use these different structures in writing.

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A variety of structures in writing

 in order to
 Although…,…

 because of/on account of/due to/owing to+noun

[Link] one could work owing to the power cut.


 the reason for+noun/-ing form

 the reason why+clause

[Link] reason for her bad behaviour was that she


lost her job.
The reason why she was in a bad mood was that she
lost her job.
A variety of structures in writing
 as a result/therefore/consequently/as a consequence
More and more people are going abroad. As a result,
the number of the people in Lithuania is decreasing.
 ,yet
 because/that/but (don`t put a comma)
 If/When…… ,………. . or …………
when/if……… .
 who/that and which /that
 to do/not to do
A variety of structures in writing
• Your theatre is known to present excellent
performances.
• o I find this to be more interesting than
the walking route to the lake.
• The beginning of the professor`s book.I
am a big fan of the world`s most famous
British secret service agent.
• Tickets are likely to be expensive.
A variety of structures in writing
PASSIVE VOICE

• It is often forgotten that …


• On the other hand, it is claimed that
• …is considered to be …
A variety of structures in writing
 It is +adjective +that+subject+verb/word+clause
e.g. It is essential that you work if you want to pass your exams.
 It is +adjective +infinitive+that+subject

e.g. It is important to remember that exercise is good for many


reasons.
 Infinitives for relatives

[Link] best thing to do is to work hard in order to pass your


exams.
 Gerund+object+adverb of manner+adverb of place+adverb
of time
[Link] the cat rapidly in the house at any time is dangerous
for the dog.

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