153 Looking back: Complete the way2go! learning portfolio for Unit 09 (online code p5yb93). Spot on form: Advanced sentence structures for formal writing In formal writing, you sometimes use more complex sentence structures than in informal writing. These structures can help strengthen your arguments by adding emphasis. Putting ideas together: Study the following four pairs of sentences. The sentences in column B have a more complex structure than the sentences in column A. Is there a difference in meaning? Do they have a different effect on the reader? Discuss your impressions with a partner. LANGUAGE 39 Note: If you start a sentence with Not only, the word order changes – it becomes similar to a question. When there is no auxiliary verb or the main verb be, you need do, does, did. Compare: He not only made a name for himself, but also supported young journalists. Not only did he make a name for himself, but he also supported young journalists. If a verb follows as well as, it is usually in the gerund form: He often spoke at political rallies as well as writing a popular daily newspaper column. Describing contrast: Study the following pairs of sentences. In the sentences in column B, find the structures that are used instead of but to express contrast and underline them. 40 Choose three structures from 39 and 40 and write your own sentence. Make a note to remind yourself to use at least one of these structures in your next formal writing assignment. 41 Way more! Next time I read/watch the news, I will … What I find interesting about loyalty programmes is … A B 1 He is an activist and a journalist. He is both an activist and a journalist. 2 In many countries, you can lead a quiet life or be critical of the regime. In many countries, you can either lead a quiet life or be critical of the regime. 3 His writing is readable and sophisticated. In addition to being readable, his writing is sophisticated. 4 He made a name for himself and supported young journalists. He not only made a name for himself, but also supported young journalists. A B 1 The country is a democracy, but hostility towards the press is on the rise. The country is a democracy. Nevertheless, hostility towards the press is on the rise. 2 Europe is the world’s safest region for reporters, but press freedom has declined here as well. Europe is the world’s safest region for reporters. Despite this, press freedom has declined here as well. 3 There were threats from the regime, but her colleagues continued the murdered journalist’s work. In spite of threats from the regime, her colleagues continued the murdered journalist’s work. 4 Autocracies do not have a truly free press, but democracies do. Unlike democracies, autocracies do not have a truly free press. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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