UPM-CALC/BBI2424 ACADEMIC WRITING/SEM 1/2016_17/SCL/WORKSHEET 2

SCL WORKSHEET 2 (WEEK 3)

Due Date: 25 September 2016

Name: NURHAFIZA BINTI CHE ISMAIL

Matric no.: 184814 Group: 66

TOPIC: Sentence Structure

ITEM 1: Recognising Sentence Types

Identify the sentence number listed below as either Simple, Compound or

Complex.

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One of the most important attributes of soy milk is its ability to improve blood
lipid profile. 2Unlike dairy milk, which is high in saturated fat and cholesterol, soy milk
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fat is mostly unsaturated with zero cholesterol. The monounsaturated and
polyunsaturated fatty acids in soy can inhibit the transport of cholesterol into the
blood stream. 4Studies have shown that regular intake of soy can significantly lower
blood concentrations of triglyceride and raise the level of high density lipoproteins
(Bernstein et. al., 2011). 5This combined effect makes soy milk an ideal drink for
those who have high cholesterol or a family history of coronary heart diseases.
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Besides, the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids as well as the powerful phyto-
antioxidants in soy can effectively protect the blood vessels from lesions. 7Dinkleberg
(2010) explains that these compounds bind to the blood vessel lining, and they
defend our lining cells from free radical attacks and cholesterol deposits. 8The
binding of these nutrients also improves the fluidity and flexibility of the blood
vessels, so they are much more resilient to blood pressure changes (Dinkleberg,
2010). 9In addition, drinking soy milk also gives an extra dose of fibre and keeps the
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feeling of being full longer. Because soy is naturally high in essential fatty acids,
proteins, fibre, vitamins and minerals, these nutrients definitely provide energy and
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keep the body functioning at its optimum level. Therefore, there can be no doubt
that soy milk offers many benefits to keep the body healthy.

Adapted from Turner, T. & Carter, E. (2012). Health benefits of soy milk. Journal of Food Health, 37(1),
321-335. Retrieved from http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/abe_eng_pubs/277/

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No. Sentence No. Sentence Type

1 2 Simple sentences
2 3 Simple sentences
3 7 Compound sentences
4 9 Compound sentences
5 10 Complex sentences

ITEM 2: Combining Sentences in Different Ways

Read the paragraph below. Then, read the instructions that follow and combine the
given sentences into either simple, compound or complex sentences.

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For many working adults, online education has greatly enhanced the opportunity to
take classes. 2Online education has also allowed many working adults to complete
their studies. 3Research indicates that although most online students successfully
complete their degree program, about forty percent of them fail in their studies
(Bates, 2010). 4These days most working adults pursue their studies online. 5It can
be a major issue if students do not put in sufficient effort and time in completing their
studies. 6In most cases, students can access their course at anytime from anywhere.
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This means that parents, working students and professionals on the move have the
option of attending classes no matter how hectic their work schedule is. 8Students
only need a computer and Internet access to take online classes. 9On the other
hand, there can also be drawbacks for students pursuing online education.
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Students may not be able to experience a conducive learning environment. 11They
have limited opportunities to learn from the experiences and backgrounds of peers in
class. 12In normal classrooms, students can share ideas and listen to peers. 13They
can also collaborate face-to-face on projects and assignments. 14Normal classrooms
encourage peer participation. 15Online classrooms have virtual discussion forums
with no face-to-face interaction. 16New ways of thinking and broader cultural diversity
awareness is difficult to achieve. 17This is caused by the lack of students deeply
engaging in conversations with other students.

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1. Combine sentence 1 and sentence 2 to form a simple sentence with one subject
and two verbs.

Sentence 1: For many working adults, online education has greatly enhanced the
opportunity to take classes.
Sentence 2: Online education has also allowed many working adults to complete
their studies.

- For many working adults, online education has greatly enhanced the
opportunity to take classes and allowed many working adults to complete their
studies.

2. Combine sentence 4 and sentence 5 to form a compound sentence with an

appropriate conjunctive adverb.

Sentence 4: These days most working adults pursue their studies online.
Sentence 5: It can be a major issue if students do not put in sufficient effort and
time in completing their studies.

- These days most working adults pursue their studies online ; otherwise, it
can be a major issue if students do not put in sufficient effort and time in
completing their studies.

3. Combine sentence 10 and sentence 11 to form a compound sentence with an

appropriate coordinator.

Sentence 10: Students may not be able to experience a conducive learning

environment.
Sentence 11: They have limited opportunities to learn from the experiences and
backgrounds of peers in class.

-Students may not be able to experience a conducive learning environment, for

they have limited opportunities to learn from the experiences and
backgrounds of peers in class.

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4. Combine sentence 12 and sentence 13 to form a simple sentence with one

subject and three verbs.

Sentence 12: In normal classrooms, students can share ideas and listen to peers.
Sentence 13: They can also collaborate face-to-face on projects and assignments.

-In normal classrooms, students can share ideas and listen to peers and can
also collaborate face-to-face on projects and assignments.

5. Combine sentence 14 and sentence 15 to form a complex sentence.

Sentence 14: Normal classrooms encourage peer participation.

Sentence 15: Online classrooms have virtual discussion forums with no face-to-
face interaction.

-Normal classrooms encourage peer participation, while online classrooms

have virtual discussion forums with no face-to-face interaction.

6. Combine sentence 16 and sentence 17 to form a complex sentence.

Sentence 16: New ways of thinking and broader cultural diversity awareness is
difficult to achieve.
Sentence 17: This is caused by the lack of students deeply engaging in
conversations with other students.

-New ways of thinking and broader cultural diversity awareness is difficult to

achieve, which caused by the lack of students deeply engaging in
conversations with other students.