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Hi, are you confident of making English sentences? If your
A Note to answer is ‘NO’, this is definitely the right book for you.
Readers Yes! I Can Make Good English Sentences is about how to make
correct English sentences on the basis of selected fundamental
but essential concepts.
A sentence is useful for conveying a complete idea as it usually contains an action
executor and an action. It is important to master this skill as sentences serve as the
basis for a longer discourse like a paragraph and an essay.
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This book is written for Chinese-educated learners who struggle with English
sentence making. It can be taken as self-study materials or a teaching textbook.
Chinese translation is provided alongside grammar explanation to ensure readers’ full
understanding though readers are encouraged to read the English explanation first.

Both essential concepts and application are emphasised, and they are explained in the
simplest ways. Learners will not be overwhelmed with difficult grammar terms and
complicated rules. Learners’ understanding and memory will be strengthened as there
are numerous reinforcement and revision exercises.

Yes! I Can Make Good English Sentences. The title is divided into Book 1 and Book 2.
Book 1 consists of nine chapters presenting elements of a sentence, must-know English
concepts, time and place expressions, quantifiers and the use of prepositions with
verbs and adjectives. One prominent feature of Book 1 is the application of ‘Sentence
Checking Steps’. By checking sentences with these steps, learners are able to identify
their basic errors, so fewer errors will be made and more grammatically correct
sentences will be produced. This is a proven and effective way as plenty of learners
have applied it and improved significantly.
Book 2 comprises seven chapters which demonstrate more advanced verbal structures
including tenses, the passive voice, negatives, questions and conjunctions. Another
important feature of this book is introducing ‘the ways of extending a sentence’.
Students learn various skills with important grammar items to lengthen a sentence
effectively, which is the know-how that prepares them for longer writing.

The book follows the ‘simple-to-complex’ principle to introduce various concepts.
Therefore, readers are advised to read from the first chapter to the last unless they are
familiar with the concept taught in a certain chapter.
While efforts are needed in learning a language, the effective ways and tools provided
in Yes! I Can Make Good English Sentences will lead you to success in your English
learning.

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