Classical Sentence Pattern of English Writing)

Classical Sentence Pattern of English Writing)

I,
~~~ The ~ Est (that) Subject word have ever seen (known/heard/had/read, etc)

~~~ The most adjective noun (that) Main word have ever seen (known/heard/had/read, etc)

Example: Helen is the most beautiful girl that I have ever seen.
Helen is the most beautiful girl I have ever seen.

Mr. Chang is the kindest teacher that I have ever had.
Teacher Zhang is the kind teacher I have ever met.

　　
2. Nothing is ~~~ Er than to V

Nothing is more adjective than to V

Example: nothing is more important than to receive education.
There is nothing more important than education.

　　
Iii ,~~~ Cannot emphasize the importance ~~~ Too much.

(The importance of... cannot be emphasized too much .)

Example: We cannot emphasize the importance of protecting our eyes too much.
We cannot emphasize the importance of protecting the eyes too much.

4. There is no denying that S v... (undeniable ...)

Example: there is no denying that the qualities of our living have gone from bad to worse.
It is undeniable that our quality of life is getting worse and worse.

5. It is universally acknowledged that sentence ~~ (The world knows ...)

Example: It is universally acknowledged that trees are indispensable to us.
All over the world know that trees are indispensable to us.

6. There is no doubt that sentence ~~ (Undoubtedly ...)

Example: There is no doubt that our educational system leaves something to be desired.
There is no doubt that our education system is unsatisfactory.

VII. An advantage ~~~ Is that sentence (... the advantage is ...)

Example: An advantage of using the solar energy is that it won't create (produce) any pollution.
The advantage of using solar energy is that it will not produce any pollution.

8. The reason why sentence ~~~ Is that sentence ...)

Example: The reason why we have to grow trees is that they can provide us with fresh air.

The reason why we have to grow trees is that they can supply fresh air for us.
The reason we have to plant trees is that they can supply us fresh air.

9. So adjective be main word that sentence (so... That ...)

Example: So precious is time that we can't afford to waste it.
Time is so precious that we cannot afford to waste it.

10. adj as subject (main term) Be, S v ~~~ (Though ...)

Example: Rich as our country is, the qualities of our living are by no means satisfactory.
{By no means = in no way = on no account at all}
Although our country is rich, our quality of life is absolutely unsatisfactory.

11. ~ Er S v ,~~~ The ~ Er S v ~~~

The more adj S v ,~~~ The more adj S v ~~~ (More ...)

Example: The harder you work, the more progress you make.
The harder you work, the more advanced you are.

The more books we read, the more learned we become.
The more books we read, the more we learn.

12. By Ving ,~~ Can ~~ (..)

Example: By taking exercise, we can always stay healthy.
By doing sports, we can always stay healthy.

XIII ,~~~ Enable object (subject) to V (... enable ..)

Example: Listening to music enable us to feel relaxed.
Listening to music makes us feel relaxed.

14. On no account can we V ~~~ (We absolutely cannot ...)

Example: On no account can we ignore the value of knowledge.
We absolutely cannot ignore the value of knowledge.

15. It is time s (it is time)

Example: It is time the authorities concerned took proper steps to solve the traffic problems.
It is time for the authorities to take appropriate measures to solve the traffic problem.

16. Those who ~~~ (Person ...)

Example: Those who violate traffic regulations shoshould be punished.
People who violate traffic regulations should be punished.

17. There is no one ~~~ (No one does not ...)

Example: There is no one but longs to go to college.
No one is eager to go to college.

18. Be Forced/compelled/obliged to V (have ...)

Example: Since the examination is around the corner, I am compelled to give up doing sports.
As the exam is imminent, I have to give up my exercise.

19. it is conceivable that sentence (as you can imagine)

It is obvious that sentence (obvious)
It is apparent that sentence (apparently)

Example: it is conceivable that knowledge plays an important role in our life.
It is conceivable that knowledge plays an important role in our life.

20. That is the reason why ~~~ (That's why)

Example: Summer is sultry. That is the reason why I don't like it.
Summer is very hot. That's why I don't like it.

21. For the past time, S is now completed... (in the past ...)

For the past two years, I have been busy preparing for the examination.
I have been busy preparing for the exam for the past two years.

22. Since s goes over, and S is now finished.

Example: since he went to senior high school, he has worked very hard.
He has worked very hard since he went to high school.

23. It pays to V ~~~ (... Is worth it .)

Example: it pays to help others.
It is worth helping others.

Twenty-four, be based on (based on)

Example: The SS of thee society is based on harmony.
Social progress is based on harmony.

25. Spare no effort to V (no effort)

We shoshould spare no effort to beauw.our environment.
We should spare no effort to beautify our environment.

26. bring home to people (let's understand)

Example: We shocould bring home to people the value of working hard.
We should let people understand the value of our efforts.

17th, be closely related ~~ (Closely related)

Example: taking exercise is closely related to health.
Exercise is closely related to health.

28th, get into the habit of Ving

= Make it a rule to V (habits)

We shoshould get into the habit of keeping good hours.
We should develop the habit of going to bed early and getting up early.

19th, due to/Owing to/thanks to N/Ving ,~~~ (Because ...)

Example: Thanks to his encouragement, I finally realized my dream.

With his encouragement, I finally realized my dream.

Thirty, what a adj n s v! = How adj a n V! (How ...!)

Example: What an important thing it is to keep our promise!
How important a thing it is to keep our promise!
What an important thing is to keep your promise!

, Leave much to be desired (unsatisfactory)

Example: The condition of our traffic leaves much to be desired.
Our traffic conditions are unsatisfactory.

, Have a great influence on ~~~ (It has a great impact on)

Example: Smoking has a great influence on our health.
Smoking has a huge impact on our health.

33. Do good to (beneficial to...) and do harm to (harmful)

Example: Reading does good to our mind. Reading is helpful to the mind.
Overwork does harm to health. Excessive work is harmful to health.

Pose a great threat ~~ (Posing a major threat)

Example: Pollution poses a great threat to our existence.
Pollution poses a major threat to our survival.

35. Do one's utmost to V = do one's best (do your best ...)

Example: We shoshould do our utmost to achieve our goal in life.
We should do our best to achieve our life goals.