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Step III Grammar T: (Teacher writes the two sentences on the blackboard. ) 1. Upon arrival, my uncle hugged Pompy and (?) tried to give him courage. 2. Then came a smell of sulphur, and then (?) flames. Look at the two sentences on the blackboard. They are both from the text. Read them and decide which words were left out at each place of the question marks. Pair work or group work. (A few seconds later.) SA: I think in the first sentence the subject “he or my uncle” was left out. SB: In the second sentence I think “came”should be at the place of the question mark. (Teacher writes the completed sentences on the blackboard.) T: You are right. In modern English there is a tendency to omit or leave out some words in a sentence for the sake of conciseness. This omission is called ellipsis, and a sentence containing such an omission is called an elliptical sentence, A word or words in a sentence can be omitted only on condition that the omission would not cause the sentence to be understood in more than one way or to be of unclear meaning or wrong. We must keep in mind that we should not omit words necessary for clearness. Are you clear about that? Ss: Yes. Step IV Practice T: (Teacher shows the screen.) Here are ten sentences on the screen and they are all correct. Work with your partner and decide which words have been left out. Decide which words have been left out. Example: (I) Beg your pardon. 1. Haven't seen you for ages. 2. Some more tea? 3. Sounds like a good idea. 4. Doesn't matter. 5. Sorry to hear that. 6. Pity you couldn't come. 7. This way, please. 8. Terrible weather! 9. Joining us for a drink? 10. Going to the supermarket? T: (After a while.) Have you finished? Who will give us the answers? One student, one sentence. Volunteers? (责任编辑：admin) |