ENG 1131 Lecture 7: ENG1131 Lecture 7: Grammar: Sentence Structure

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: English
• Course: ENG 1131
• Professor: Jeanie Warnock

Document Summary

Grammar lecture: mixed constructions: sentences that say one thing, but then have a statement that does not t with the rst idea. A sentence whose parts do not t logically or grammatically together. The rst part of the sentence takes the reader one way, and then the second part, because it"s grammatically different, takes the reader in another. The second part of the sentence should follow logically and grammatically from the rst. In particular, watch for: sentences that mis-use by and with, sentences that use reason is because, is when, is where . By setting up a retreat for employees will help everyone get along better. This does not make logical sense, so we have to edit it . By setting up a retreat for employees, the manager will help everyone get along better. By studying an extra two hours will help me do better on my next test. Once again, we have the same issue, so .