Sentence pattern 1. Happen to+clause. = sb。 Something happened/happened. = sb。 Do sth. By chance. For example:
It happened that he was out when I got there. He happened to be out when I got there. He happened to be out when I got there.
The second sentence seems to be sb. Do/be done/have done/have done = sb. It seems that I have done/been done/done/done, for example: (and verbs can be used like this)
It seems that you have been to Beijing before. It seems that he has been to Beijing before.
The third sentence. Yes/used to be+emphasized part+that (who)+the rest. For example:
I didn't go to bed until he came back. We must pay attention to the transfer and form of the negation of predicate verbs in emphasizing sentence patterns.
He didn't come to school today because he was ill. He didn't come to school today just because he was ill. (only because, not for, as or since)
Yes, I am a student. I am indeed a student. Am cannot be replaced by are. )
Sentence 4, it's time (time/almost) (that) subject +should do/did+ others. (Note that the predicate verb in the clause is subjunctive)
We should go home. We should go home.
The fifth sentence, is/was said(reported…)+that+ clause. For example:
It is said that he has read this novel. It is said that he has read this novel. It is said that he has read this novel.
Impossible/necessary/strange … that clause. The predicate in the clause is should+do/should have do, and its form is subjunctive mood. ) such as:
It is strange that he failed in the exam. It is strange that he failed in the exam.
In the seventh sentence, this is+pity/pity … that clause. (note that the predicate verb in the clause uses should do or should have.
Completed, but it should be omitted. ) such as:
He didn't come back until the film was over. It's a pity that he missed the film. He didn't come back until the film was over. It's a pity that he didn't see the film.
The eighth sentence. Someone suggested/ordered/ordered/… that+clause. The predicate verb of the clause is should do, but should can be omitted. ) such as:
It is suggested that the meeting should be postponed. It was suggested that the meeting be postponed.
Sentence 9 is /was ++ noun +where+ clause indicating the place. Note that this sentence is not an emphasis on sentence patterns, but an attributive clause guided by where. ) such as:
This is the house where I was born. Please compare, I was born in this house. )
Sentence pattern 10, It is/was+ noun indicating time +when+ clause. Note that this sentence pattern is not an emphasis sentence pattern, but an attributive clause guided by when. ) such as:
When he came back from America, it was 1999. He came back from America on 1999.
The sentence pattern 1 1 is a well-known++clause. For example:
As we all know, she is a learned woman. As we all know, she is a knowledgeable woman.
The sentence pattern 12 is+time period+self+subject++done. Please compare:
This is+a while+since+theme+done. For example:
It has been five years since he left here. It has been five years since he left here.
It has been five years since he left here. (same as above)
Sentence pattern 13, It+ predicate+time period+before+subject+predicate. ) such as:
Soon the people of that country revolted. It was not long before the people of that country rebelled.
It will be three hours before he comes back. It will be three hours before he comes back.
The sentence pattern 14 is+adjective ++for+ sb. + to do。 For example:
It is impossible for me to finish the work before tomorrow. It is impossible for me to finish the work before tomorrow.
The sentence pattern 15 is +sb+adjective++. +to do。 = subject +be+ adjective +to do. (Common adjectives are: kindness, stupidity; Stupid, kind, wise, etc. ) such as:
It is very kind of you to help me. It is very kind of you to help me. It is very kind of you to help me.
Second, the attributive clause:
Sentence pattern 16, non-restrictive attributive clause guided by as. For example:
As we know, he is a very good student. As we all know, he is a very good student. As we all know, he is a very good student. (The former is an attributive clause and the latter is a subject clause. )
Sentence pattern 17, an unrestricted attributive clause guided by which. For example:
He is a professor, which I have always hoped to be.
He is a professor, which is the career I have been looking forward to. (because the antecedent professor is a noun indicating occupation, the leading word is which, not who. (Note: For the comparison between which and as, please see the attributive clause in grammar. )
Sentence pattern 18, where, when-guided attributive clauses (including restrictive or non-restrictive. ) such as:
This is the house where I used to come. Please compare: this is the house where I used to come.
This is the day when I joined the party. Please compare: this is the day when I joined the party.
Note: For the difference between that and which, please see the attributive clause in grammar.
Third, adverbial clauses
Sentence pattern 19, no matter what/which/who/where/when/
Who ++ clause, +main clause. Pay attention to the tense in the clause. Generally use the present tense. For example:
Whatever you do, you must do it well. Please compare: whatever you do, you must do it well.
Wherever you go, please let me know. Where are you going? Please tell me where you are going.
Note: These two sentence patterns are different in form, but they have exactly the same meaning.
Note: I will tell anyone who wants to see it.
Who in the sentence cannot be replaced by who. Because it is both the object of the verb tell and the subject of the following clause.
Four. adverbial clause of condition
Sentence pattern 20. When/ as long as/as long as /Once+ clause+main sentence. Clauses can also be placed after the main clause. ) such as:
As long as you give me some money, I will let you go. As long as you give me some money, I will let you go.
Once you start learning English, you should learn it well.
Once you start learning English, you should learn it well.
Sentence pattern 2 1, subject+condition+clause. For example:
If you give me some money, I will go with you. If you give me some money, I will go with you.
Sentence pattern 22. Subject+unless+clause. (Note: Unless it is a negative word, the predicate verb of the guided clause is affirmative. ) such as:
Unless it rains, I will go there tomorrow.
Sentence pattern 23, imperative sentence,+and/or then+main sentence. Note: imperative sentences can also use a noun phrase. ) such as:
Use your head and you will find a good idea. Think about it, and you will come up with a good idea.
Say one more word and I'll hit you. You say one more word, and I'll hit you.
Sentence pattern 24, if+ necessary/impossible/important, etc. For example:
I'll do it if necessary. I'll do it.
Verb (abbreviation of verb) adverbial clause of reason
Sentence pattern 25, main sentence +in case+ clause. (in case it means avoiding) such as:
I'll take a raincoat in case it rains. I'll take my raincoat in case it rains.
Sentence pattern 26, main sentence+because/because/having/+fact+clause. For example:
He didn't come to school because he had something to do
Sick. He didn't come to school because he was ill.
Sixth, adverbial clauses of time
Sentence pattern 27, When/While/As+ clause,+main clause. See grammar for the difference between the two. ) such as:
When I was in the country, I often carried water for you. When I was in the countryside, I often fetched water for you.
Sentence pattern 28, main sentence++after/before+clause. For example:
They have been married for less than four months.
Divorced. They divorced less than four months after they got married.
We finished our work and went home. We finished our work and went home.
Sentence pattern 29, subject+affirmative predicate ++ until ++ clause (or time). Please compare:
Subject+negative predicate +until+ clause. For example:
I worked until he came back. I worked until he came back.
I didn't work until he came back. I didn't start working until he came back.
Sentence 30, as soon as possible/immediately/directly/immediately/now/instantly/one minute+clause+main sentence. For example:
My father went out as soon as I got home. My father went out as soon as I got home.
Sentence pattern 3 1 is faster than+subject++. Please compare:
Subject ++ did it earlier than +subject ++. For example:
I called you as soon as I arrived in Beijing. I called you as soon as I arrived in Beijing.
I called you as soon as I arrived in Beijing.
Sentence pattern 32, hardy+have+subject+done … when/before+subject+done. Please compare: subject++yes+almost no+
Completed ... when/before+subject++did it?
She went out just after supper. She went out as soon as she finished supper.
She went out just after supper.
Sentence pattern 33, By time+clause,+main sentence. Pay attention to the change of tense. ) such as:
By the time you came back, I had finished reading the book. By the time you came back, I had finished writing this book.
By the time you come back, I will have finished reading this book. I will have finished writing this book when you come back.
Sentence pattern 34, every time+clause,+main sentence. (at this time, it is equivalent to never or no matter.
When leading clause. Clauses can also be placed after the main clause. ) such as:
Every time he comes to Harbin, he always drops in to see me. Whenever he comes to Harbin, he always comes to see me casually.
Vii. locative adverbial clauses
Sentence pattern 35, Where+ clause,+main clause. For example:
Agriculture is different or impossible where there is no rain. Where there is no rain, it is difficult or impossible to grow crops.
Sentence pattern 36, Anywhere/where+ clause,+main clause. For example:
Wherever I go, so does my wife. Where I go, my wife goes.
I will go to the place you suggested. I will go wherever you suggest me to go.
Eight, the adverbial clause of purpose
Sentence pattern 37, main sentence++for that/so that+clause. For example:
I got up early so that I could catch the first bus. I got up early so that I could catch the early bus.
Sentence pattern 38, main sentence ++for+sb. +to do。 (Note that here the infinitive compound structure is used as an adverbial of purpose. ) such as:
He came here to let me solve this problem. He came here and asked me to help him solve this problem.
Nine, the adverbial clause of result
Sentence pattern 39, main sentence +so that+ clause. For example:
It was very cold, so the river froze. It was very cold, so the river froze.
Sentence pattern 40, So+ adjective/adverb+specific verb+subject +…+that+ clause.
This book is so interesting that I want to read it again. This book is so interesting that I want to read it again.
Sentence pattern 4 1, subject+predicate+this+noun+that+clause. For example:
He made such rapid progress that all the teachers were practicing him. He made rapid progress and the teacher praised him.
Sentence pattern 42. This is the+subject +that+ clause. This is a complete inversion. ) such as:
The explosion was so powerful that all the windows were broken. The explosive force was so great that all the windows were shattered.
X. comparative adverbial clauses
Sentence pattern 43, adjective+comparative ... (main sentence) adjective comparative+... for example:
The sooner you do it, the better. The sooner the better.
Sentence pattern 44, subject+predicate +as+ adjective original level +as+ comparison object. For example:
He is as busy as a bee. He is very busy.
Sentence pattern 45, subject+predicate++adjective comparative ++of/between …
He is the taller of the two.
Sentence pattern 46, subject+predicate+plural +as+ adjective original level +as+ comparison object. For example:
This room is three times as big as that one. This room is three times as big as that one. This room is twice as big as that one. )
Sentence pattern 47, subject+predicate+percentage/multiple+adjective comparative++ratio++comparison object. For example:
This city is twice as big as ours. This city is twice as big as ours.
The output of early rice in that commune has tripled compared with that in 2000. The output of early rice in that commune is twice that in 2000.
Sentence pattern 48, subject+predicate+size/length/width/height of the object to be compared+. For example:
Our building is twice as tall as yours. Our building is twice as tall as yours.
XI。 Other sentence patterns
Sentence pattern 49. Wh-+ clause is irrelevant. For example:
It doesn't matter to me what you do tomorrow. What you do tomorrow has nothing to do with me.
It doesn't matter whether you come or not.
Sentence pattern 50, adjective/adverb/noun (countable singular) +as/through+ subject+predicate,+subject. For example:
Young as he is, he knows a lot. Young as he is, he knows a lot.
Hard as he works, I'm sure he won't pass the exam. Although he studies hard, he is sure to fail in this exam.
Child as he is, he knows a lot. Child as he is, he knows a lot.
Sentence pattern 5 1, Were/Should/Had+ subject+predicate,+subject. take for example
I would have gone there yesterday. If I were you, I would have gone there yesterday.
Sentence pattern 52, Only+ adverbial+specific verb+subject+predicate …
Only in this way can I do the work well. Only in that way can I do the work well.
Only because he was ill did he not come to school. He didn't come to school only because he was ill.
Only then did I realize that I was wrong. Only then did I realize that I was wrong.
Sentence pattern 53, not only+specific verb+subject+predicate … but also+subject+predicate …
Not only does he learn English well, but he also speaks French well. Not only does he learn English well, but he also speaks French fluently.
Sentence pattern 54, in which ... or ..., inside ... is not ..., there ... or. ...
Sentence pattern 55, subject+question +while+ clause. Please compare:
Subject+concrete negative word++question +that ++ clause. For example:
I have no doubt that he will come this afternoon. I'm sure he will come this afternoon.
Twelve. Sentence pattern 1: tai+adjective/adverb+do.
The boy is too young to go to school .. The child is too young to go to school.
Sentence pattern 2: Adjective/Adjective+Enough to do
The girl is old enough to go to school. The girl is old enough to go to school.
Sentence 3: ... in order to do
In order to see more clearly, he stood up .. He stood up to see more clearly.
The fourth sentence: ... have to do it
You have to go home now .. now you have to go home.
Sentence pattern 5: There is no time to do this.
I have no time to play now .. I have no time to play now.
Common sentence patterns and phrases expressed in writing
1. School life and academic performance
Indulge in ... Indulge in ......
Buryonselfin ... is crazy about ...
Do well in front of the whole class and do your job well in front of the whole class.
Acquire knowledge and learn knowledge.
Devote oneself to ... actively engage in ...
Be interested in ... Be interested in ... ...
Hobbies ... like/like ...
I like chemistry best. I like chemistry best.
be adept in ...
Bebola ... is not good at it. ...
Do well in ...
Get good grades (in exams, competitions); Well done.
Beweakin ... is not good at it. ...
Make progress in ... make progress in ... ...
Fail ... fail the exam
Bored ... bored ...
Only by passing the exam can you pass the exam.
Major in history
The study is progressing smoothly.
(sb。 ) I have made great progress in my studies.
Take several courses at school.
Take several courses at school.
Take English (Chinese, physics …) every other day.
Have English (Chinese, physics) classes every other day. ...
Study hard (physics, chemistry) …
Study hard (physics, chemistry) …
He got the best grades at school.
His academic performance is the best.
Live up to sb's expectations.
Understand ...
Learn/know (knowledge of a subject)/listen, listen/learn/understand.
Be successful in ...
Be successful in (sth); Be successful (in doing sth).
Be active in class (work)
Be active in class (work)
Take an active part in …
Learn something. Remember something.
Work out a (math) problem
Solve (math) problems
Improve yourself in the process ... improve yourself in some way.
I got 90 points in English
Get 90 points in the exam.
Get an a in the exam. get an a in the exam.
master ...
Lay a good foundation (for language learning)
Lay a good foundation (for language learning)
2. Teacher-student relationship
Give it to sb. Give sb. a passing grade. passing mark/grade
Check the students' homework
Check the students' homework
Stand on the platform.
Get along well with sb. Get along well with sb.
raise a question
Like to be with students, like to get along with students.
Being gentle with us is very friendly to us.
Be friendly to sb.
Being a strict teacher is a strict teacher.
Being strict with students means being strict with students.
Strictly demanding work is strictly demanding work.
Think of (someone). /something. ) as ...
Treat (someone or something) as ...
Help sb. Use sth. Help sb. Use sth.
Praise sb. For something.
Blame sb. For something. Blame sb. For something.
Give it to sb. Advice on sth.
Give it to sb. Suggestions on ... ...
Ask sb. Ask someone ... just ...
Be satisfied with ...
Correcting students' homework carefully to prepare for the next day.
Correcting students' homework carefully and preparing lessons for tomorrow.
Give it to sb. There is a lot of work for someone.
Try to teach someone. Develop good study habits
Try to teach someone to form good study habits.
Make your class lively and interesting.
Make the classroom lively and attractive.
Teach sb. Something.
Teach someone to do something. teach sb. to do sth.
Put all your time into work.
Put all your time into your work.
Admire (sb). His dedication to education.
Admire sb. Dedication to education.
3. Extracurricular activities and weekend life
swim
Dance on weekends and go to the weekend dance.
Go for a picnic on weekends.
Go for a picnic on weekends.
Go to the cinema to see a movie.
Party. Party.
Hold a sports meeting. Hold a sports meeting.
Kill time in many different ways.
Kill time in many different ways.
I like to do things alone.
Go swimming.
Go for an outing, go hiking.
Go on holiday (to the seaside).
Sightseeing in Beijing.
Play the piano (violin) Play the piano (violin)
Chess (Basketball) Chess (Basketball)
Do some reading
Help sb. Do sth.
Enjoy a family trip.
Get everything ready ...
Ride a bike with someone. Go to the park.
Go to the park by bike with sb.
There are many activities on the beach.
There are many activities by the sea.
We like to change the busy city life.
We like a change outside the busy city life.
She wants to bring something. Go on a picnic.
She is willing to take something for a picnic.
This is a very relaxing Sunday.
This is a very relaxing Sunday.
There are good programs on TV at weekends.
There are good TV programs on weekends.
Communicate with each other
Tell sb to do sth. Tell sb. to do sth.
Get information about ... got it; understand ...
Express your thoughts (feelings) in English.
Express your thoughts (feelings) in English.
Write to sb. that ... write to sb. that ...
Apologize to sb. Apologize to sb.
Thank you for ... Thank you. ...
speak at the meeting
Give a speech at the meeting
Take a message to sb. Take a message to sb.
Send a message to sb. Send a message to sb
Receive a letter from sb. Receive a letter from sb.
Talk about something.
Explain sth to sb.
Treat sb. as ... take sb. be like ...
Think of sb. Existence; Be ... think someone ...
Take sb's side; back sb up
5. People's attitude towards this event.
Feel bored (embarrassed, nervous, unrestrained)
Feel bored (embarrassed, nervous, carefree)
Want to do sth.
Unforgettable is unforgettable.
Express gratitude to sb.
Fear for fear.
My heart is beating fast.
Hesitated for a few minutes
Give someone a meaningful smile.
Give someone a meaningful smile.
Allow sb. Allow sb. Do sth.
Keep/stop sb. Do sth.
Stop sb. from doing sth.
Visit sb. Do sth.
Be afraid to do (be afraid of) sth.
To be afraid/worried about [something]
Want to do sth.
Insist on doing sth.
Drive sb. Get rid of sb.
Speak highly of sb.
Speak ill of sb. Slander sb.
Speak highly of sb.
Force sb. Do sth. Force sb to do sth.
Offer to do sth.
Refuse to do sth.
Agree to do sth.
Regret doing sth. Regret doing sth.
I'd rather be a than b.
I prefer doing a to doing b.
It's better to do something. It's better to do something.
Would rather (not) do sth.
Be more (not) willing to do sth.
6. The development of the event
Woke up by the phone.
Set out without delay.
Do sth. as usual
Do what he wants us to do.
Do what he wants us to do.
Set about doing sth. Start doing sth.
Try to do sth. Go all out to do sth.
Try to do sth.
get into trouble
Help sb. Help others solve difficulties; help
Do your part for the new China.
Do your duty for the new China.
Have the habit of doing sth.
Have the habit of doing sth
Have no difficulty in doing sth. It is not difficult to do sth.
Make up your mind to do sth.
Get someone ready. For something.
Give up doing sth. give up doing sth.
Wait for someone. Do sth. Wait for someone to do something.
Find a way to do sth. Find a way to do sth.
Make friends with sb. make friends with sb.
Show (tell) sb. How to do sth.
Tell (tell) someone how to do something.
Take (send) someone to ... Take (send) someone to ...
I'm trying to find … I'm trying to find …
I'm afraid we don't have …
I'm afraid we will lose. ...
Do sth to kill time. Do sth to kill time.
Feel a little excited about doing sth.
Feel a little excited about doing sth.
Can't help doing sth.
Do something beneficial to people and do good for the people.
Get ready for harder work
Get ready for more hard work.
Some are doing A, some are doing B, and some are doing C.
Some people do a, some people do b, and some people do C.
7. Sensory activities and thinking activities
Be satisfied with
Be glad to do … be glad to do sth.
Take pleasure in doing sth. Be willing to do sth.
Be worried about sth.
Be surprised at ... ...
Sorry ... Sorry. ...
Be angry with sb. For something. Be angry with sb.
Be angry with sth.
Looking forward to doing … looking forward to doing sth.
Hope to do sth. Hope to do sth.
Expect to do sth.
Be eager to do sth.
Homesick.
Have a strong desire to do sth.
Have a strong desire to do sth.
Look around ... (in a place) to find/search. ...
Look up (down) ... look up (down) ...
Catch a glimpse of ... see ...
Take a look ... take a look ...
Hear someone. Do sth. Listen to someone.