DSE Paper 2 必做 Connective 練習
如果你想在 DSE 中取得更高的分數，你需要運用多樣且有時較為複雜的句子結構。簡單句結構通常是由主語、動詞和賓語 (SVO) 組成，而複雜句結構則需要運用連接詞和更高層次的語法技巧，將句子中的某些部分轉變為名詞片語 (noun phrase) 或其他形式，以豐富句子內容。所以，在寫這些句子之前，首先你需要先理解句子結構。
1Because vs Because of - 用法上的分別
簡單句子
| 連接詞 | 句子結構 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| Because | SVO + because + SVO | He is sad because he is sick. |
| Because of | Due to + noun phrase, SVO | Due to his sickness, he is sad. |
複雜的句子
| 連接詞 | 句子結構 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| Because | SVO + because + SVO | The government delayed the new environment protection policy because they believed it would negatively impact economic growth. |
| Because of | Due to + noun phrase, SVO | The government delayed the new environment protection policy because of concerns regarding its potential negative impact on economic growth. |
2填空練習
在空白處填入"because" 或 "because of"
Question 1:
The factory was shut down the fire that broke out in the main warehouse on Sunday night.
Question 2:
The unexpected rise in oil prices a significant increase in transportation costs for the company.
Question 3:
he had missed several deadlines, he was asked to attend a performance review meeting.
Question 4:
The project was delayed the late arrival of essential equipment.
Question 5:
He worked overtime for several weeks, he managed to complete the assignment before the deadline.
Correct Answers:
1. because of
2. caused / led to
3. Because / Since / As
4. because of
5. so / and
3句子改寫練習
用 "because of" 改寫以下句子
Question 1:
Original: The school changed the dates of the outdoor trip because they thought it would interfere with exam preparations.
Question 2:
Original: The company postponed the product launch because they were concerned it might harm their brand reputation.
Question 3:
Original: The city amend the details of construction project because they believed it would disrupt local traffic flow.
Model Answers:
1. The school changed the dates of the outdoor trip because of concerns about interference with exam preparations.
2. The company postponed the product launch because of the damage / harm to their brand reputation.
3. The city amend the details of construction project because of its disruption to local traffic flow.