Sentence Structure

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Read the information about sentence structure. A simple affirmative sentence in English typically has the order SUBJECT + VERB + OBJECT. Each part can be a phrase rather than a single word:THIS REPORT WILL ANALYZE LAST YEAR'S BUDGET. Subject Verb ObjectThere can be an adverb phrase as well, and it often comes at the end. Adverbs say HOW (quickly), WHERE(at our offices), or WHEN (next week) something happens. If we have several adverbs together, the usual word order is HOW - WHERE - WHEN. Look at these examples.IAM LOOKING FORWARD TOOUR MEETINGIN MUNICH NEXTMONTH.SALESROSEBY OVER 10%IN HUNGARYLAST YEAR.( 'rise' doesn't take an object) Now rewrite the sentences 1-4 below with the correct word order. Start sentences with a capital letter. There are 2 sentences per activity. me you may remember. we business cards last week at the Trade Fair exchanged. You may remember me. We exchanged business cards at the Trade Fair last week. well is going our advertising campaign. we should consider until June extending it. Our advertising campaign is going well. We should consider extending it until June. about availability of rooms in July to ask I'm writing. I need for 3 nights a single room. I'm writing to ask about availability of rooms in July. I need a single room for 3 nights. next weekend to my parents I'm going. for a long time I haven't them seen. I'm going to my parents next weekend. I haven't seen them for a long time. Read the information on making complex sentences. You can make complex sentences by combining simple ones:IAM SORRY TO SAY I CAN'T ACCEPT YOUR INVITATION ON THIS OCCASIONBUT IHOPE TO MAKEANOTHER TRIP TO PARISWHEN I HAVE MORE TIME LATER THIS YEAR.- There are two main clauses, joined by the linking word 'but'.- The phrase I can't ... occasion is a full clause, with a Subject, Verb, Object and Adverb.- The phrase I have... year is a full clause, with a Subject, Verb, Object and Adverb. Rewrite sentences 1-5 with the correct word order. I am writing to let you know from Head Office in Munich I am coming to visit next month that your offices in Moscow. I am writing from Head Office in Munich to let you know that I am coming to visit your offices in Moscow next month. This will be in Central Europe part of a visit to all our subsidiaries that I am making. This will be part of a visit that I am making to all our subsidiaries in Central Europe. to consult with you I will take the opportunity about our strategic plan for Central Europe, which for some time we have been working on. I will take the opportunity to consult with you about our strategic plan for Central Europe, which we have been working on for some time. I would also like our production facility while I am in Moscow to visit and if there is time, as well some of the local suppliers. I would also like to visit our production facility while I am in Moscow, and if there is time some of the local suppliers as well. I will contact you again when I can travel the exact dates as soon as I know. I will contact you again as soon as I know the exact dates when I can travel. Number the lines in the emails below into the correct order. Email 1 I am writing to thank you 1 The meetings were very productive, and 4 As well as the business side of things, 7 The next time that you are in Munich 11 I really appreciated the time you took 8 I am sure that they lay the basis for 5 to show me Notre Dame, and 9 to your colleagues in the Paris office, 14 the wonderful meal that we had afterwards. 10 a good long-term business relationship. 6 it will be my pleasure to return your kindness. 12 during my recent trip to Paris. 3 Please give my regards 13 for your hospitality 2 it was a great pleasure to meet them all. 15 Email 2 Thank you for taking the time to attend 1 Unfortunately, we have to inform you that 3 As we mentioned in the interview, we had 5 While we were impressed with your interview, 8 We appreciate your interest in 12 many applicants for this position 6 your application has not been successful. 4 an interview with us last week. 2 we did not feel 9 working with us, 13 that you have the necessary skills 10 and we would like to take this opportunity 14 and experience for this position. 11 and the standard of candidates was very high. 7 to wish you every success in the future. 15