In grade 11 SBC teachers guide strand 2 writing unit 2 topic 6 is standard English conventions (sentence structure, usage and punctuation). The content background of this topic Content Background:

Question

Conventions for Academic and Formal Purposes
1. Spelling of words – e.g. favour/favor, program/programme
2. Redundant words – nevertherless, meanwhile,
3. Non-standard words – aint, gonna, wanna, bilas, sing-sing
Sentence structure
What is Sentence Structure? A sentence’s “structure” is the way its
words are arranged. In English, we have four main sentence structures:
the simple sentence, the compound sentence, the complex sentence,
and the compound-complex sentence.
In the examples, independent clauses are green, dependent clauses are
purple, and conjunctions are orange. Here are examples of each type of
sentence:
1. The boy ran. Simple Sentence
2. The boy ran and he ate popcorn. Compound Sentence
3. After the boy ran, he ate popcorn. Complex Sentence
4. After the boy ran, he ate popcorn
and he drank a big soda. Compound-complex sentence
Can you help me by providing notes, examples and exercises for these

Answer 1

Certainly! Below are notes, examples, and exercises related to standard English conventions focusing on sentence structure, spelling, redundant words, and non-standard words.

Notes on Standard English Conventions

1. Spelling of Words

• Be aware of regional variations in spelling. The same word can have different spellings in British and American English.
  • Examples:
    • favour (British) / favor (American)
    • programme (British) / program (American)

2. Redundant Words

• Redundant words are unnecessary words that can be removed without altering the meaning of a sentence.
  • Examples:
    • Nevertheless, he continued with his work despite the rain.
    • Meanwhile, the team prepared for the presentation.
  • Revised: He continued with his work despite the rain. / The team prepared for the presentation.

3. Non-Standard Words

• These are colloquial terms or contractions that are often found in informal speech but should be avoided in formal writing.
  • Examples:
    • ain't (is not)
    • gonna (going to)
    • wanna (want to)
    • Use standard English alternatives instead.

Sentence Structure

What is Sentence Structure?

• Sentence structure refers to how words are organized within a sentence. The four main types of sentence structures in English are:

1. Simple Sentence

   • Contains a single independent clause.
   • Example: The boy ran.

2. Compound Sentence

   • Contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
   • Example: The boy ran, and he ate popcorn.

3. Complex Sentence

   • Contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
   • Example: After the boy ran, he ate popcorn.

4. Compound-Complex Sentence

   • Contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
   • Example: After the boy ran, he ate popcorn, and he drank a big soda.

Exercises

Exercise 1: Identify Sentence Structures

Read the following sentences and identify their structures as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.

1. Sarah loves reading books.
2. I wanted to go to the concert, but I had to study.
3. Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.
4. If you finish your homework, you can play outside, and I will make dinner.

Exercise 2: Correct Redundant Words

Revise the following sentences to remove redundant words:

1. He ran very quickly to the store.
2. In my opinion, I believe that we should stop for lunch.
3. The reason why she was late is because of traffic.

Exercise 3: Use of Standard English

Rewrite the following sentences in standard English, avoiding non-standard words:

1. I ain't going to the party tonight.
2. We gonna finish the project soon.
3. Do you wanna go to the movies?

Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences

Create one sentence for each type of sentence structure: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex.

1. Simple Sentence: ____________________________________________
2. Compound Sentence: __________________________________________
3. Complex Sentence: ___________________________________________
4. Compound-Complex Sentence: ___________________________________

Answers to Exercises (for teacher use)

Exercise 1:

1. Simple
2. Compound
3. Complex
4. Compound-Complex

Exercise 2:

1. He ran to the store.
2. I believe that we should stop for lunch.
3. She was late because of traffic.

Exercise 3:

1. I am not going to the party tonight.
2. We are going to finish the project soon.
3. Would you like to go to the movies?

Exercise 4: (Answers will vary)

1. (e.g., The dog barked.)
2. (e.g., The dog barked, and the cat meowed.)
3. (e.g., While the dog barked, the cat slept.)
4. (e.g., While the dog barked, the cat slept, and the bird sang.)

Conclusion

These notes, examples, and exercises should give students a solid understanding of standard English conventions, sentence structure, and how to express their ideas clearly and correctly in writing.