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Section 4
Tutorial 2
Using Words and Phrases Consistent
with the Style and Tone in an Essay
Explanation of Skill
Formal Language Indicators
Informal Language Indicators
No contractions
Absence of slang
No nicknames
Complete Sentences
Standard grammar
May use contractions
May use slang
May use nicknames
Intentional fragments
Intentional misuse of grammar
Example:
President Obama addressed the nation
about the severity of the catastrophe in
the gulf of Mexico. He demanded an
explanation from the oil company
executives.
Example:
Obama spoke to us about the bad things
that happened in the Gulf. He got angry
and asked for answers from the guys in
charge.
Using Words and Phrases Consistent
with the Style and Tone in an Essay
In the following sentence, the writer
1. A) NO CHANGE
wants to describe the actions of the driver
B) views
and emphasize that this experience is a
C) discovers
new one. Which one of the following
D) checks out
choices would most efficiently accomplish
this task?
On his journey through the coral reef, the
diver sees brilliantly colored tropical fish.
Example #1
In the following sentence, the writer
1. A) NO CHANGE
wants to describe the actions of the driver
B) views
and emphasize that this experience is a
C) discovers
new one. Which one of the following
D) checks out
choices would most efficiently accomplish
this task?
On his journey through the coral reef, the
diver sees brilliantly colored tropical fish.
Using Words and Phrases Consistent
with the Style and Tone in an Essay
In the following sentence, the writer
wants to be consistent in the presenting
the idea that dinosaur life on every
continent is a possibility rather than an
accepted fact.
Scientists have offered strong evidence
that dinosaurs may have been found on
every continent.
2. A)
B)
C)
D)
NO CHANGE
give proof
conclusively show
have clearly confirmed
Example #2
In the following sentence, the writer
wants to be consistent in the presenting
the idea that dinosaur life on every
continent is a possibility rather than an
accepted fact.
Scientists have offered strong evidence
that dinosaurs may have been found on
every continent.
2. A)
B)
C)
D)
NO CHANGE
give proof
conclusively show
have clearly confirmed
Types of Conjunctions
Types
Function
Coordinating
Conjunctions
One word that joins
equal parts (words,
clauses, phrases)
Correlative
Conjunction
Subordinating
Conjunctions
Identifier
Example
Each side has to have
equal value/meaning
F - for B - but
A - and O - or
N - nor Y - yet
S - so
Kevin enjoys bread
and butter with his
spaghetti.
Similar to
coordinating
conjunctions, but
they are pairs of
words – used to
join two equal parts
Not only, but also / if
then, either, or / neither,
nor (ex. broken)
The portions of the
sentence following the
correlative conjunctions
must exhibit parallel
structure.
I would either the
mango or the apple
please.
Word or words
used to join a main
clause and
subordinate clause
To join unequal parts
Even if the rain
continues, the
football game will
go on as scheduled.
Because, how now that,
provided, supposing,
whether, while
Michael didn’t care for
coffee, but Sara did.
Bonnie not only types
quickly but also
organizes efficiently.
Determine the Clearest and Most
Logical conjunction to Link Clauses
Illogical
Logical
At Friday’s party, the teens enjoyed the
barbecue, played volleyball, but they
ended the night by dancing.
OR
If the student doesn’t study for her test,
and she will fail the class.
OR
The coach kicked Michael off the team if
he skipped practice.
At Friday’s party, the teens enjoyed the
barbecue, played volleyball, and they
ended the night by dancing.
OR
If the student doesn’t study for the test,
then she will fail the class.
OR
The coach kicked Michael off the team
because he skipped practice.
Suggestions
Sometimes we use the most common conjunctions without thinking
about their meaning. Use logic to choose the word that will combine
your clauses!
EXAMPLE:
“I wanted to drive, therefore I forgot my license.”
Can be changed to:
“I wanted to drive, however I forgot my license.”