Sentence variety Flashcards
(14 cards)
Introductory phrase
Despite its benefits, online education still faces criticism.
Relative clause
The policy, which was implemented in 2022, has shown positive results.
Parallel structure
The program aims to reduce waste, conserve energy, and promote sustainability.
Appositive
Education, the foundation of modern society, must be prioritized.
Inversion (Not only…but also…)
Not only does this approach reduce costs, but it also increases efficiency.
Inversion (Rarely / Seldom / Never)
Rarely have such efforts been seen in rural areas.
Inversion (Under no circumstances)
Under no circumstances should students cheat.
Inversion (Only when / Only after)
Only when the meeting ended did he reveal the truth.
Inversion (No sooner… than…)
No sooner had they arrived than the storm began.
Zero condition
If people sleep less, they feel tired.
1st condition
If the government raises fuel prices, inflation will rise.
Should the government raise fuel prices, inflation will rise.
2nd condition
If everyone recycled, the world would be cleaner.
Were everyone to recycle, the world would be cleaner.
3rd condition
If governments had acted earlier, the crisis would have been avoided.
Had the government acted earlier, the crisis would have been avoided.
Mixed condition
If he had studied medicine, he would be a doctor now.
