Some ENGLISH sentence structure

Simple sentence

Pollution is a problem

Pollution is a serious problem

Air pollution is a serious problem

Air pollution is a serious problem in the city

Air pollution from cars is a serious problem in the city.

Compound sentence

The foundation stone was laid in 1834 and the theatre opened in 1837.

The theatre is small, but it is beautiful.

Complex sentence

Although the theatre has disadvantages, it has atmosphere.

When you stand in the middle of the stage, you can talk to everybody.

Others: which, that, because, after, where

They are trying to maximize the aperture of the house, which is how much sun you get.

The house is warm in winter, whereas most houses are cold in winter.

Hyphens and Showing contrast

out-of-towner

million-dollar investment ( a million dollars)

120-year-old pub (The pub is 120 years old)

two-storey house (The house has two storey)

Although/Despite

Although Margareta’s marks were low, she managed to get into law school.

Despite having low marks, Margareta managed to get into law school.

Although there was noise outside all night, I managed to sleep.

Despite the noise outside all night, I managed to sleep.

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