STRATEGY OF STRUCTURE TOEFL

STRATEGY OF STRUCTURE TOEFL

Structure and Written Expression was tested in the second part of the TOEFL test . It's meant for you to know the data of English competence . The question being tested is divided into two models of structure and written expression question question . The duration of a good time is provided only for 25 minutes . question structure is used to test your ability to understand the structure of the sentence in the English language correctly . In this model uses sentence completion format that complements the rest of the sentence is still empty . While written expression question you are asked to identify the right part in a sentence .

Of Structure and Written Expression section , somewhat easier question part of another section of the TOEFL test is Listening and Reading Comprehension . How to Respond to Questions Listening Strategies have been discussed in previous articles . Because Structure and Written because not too complicated , just fill in the blank sentence and identify sentence is wrong . Nevertheless, not to be taken lightly as well as the questions can trap and if not learn it before - before the test may not know the answer at all .

 To prepare for the TOEFL test in particular solve the Structure and Written Expression in the test , here are some strategies to try:
General strategy
1 . Understand the forms of the command ( direction ) on each piece (part ) well before the big day
2 . Take the first structure questions
3 . Continue on matters Written Expression

Special strategies
How to Answer the Problem Structure
4 . First of all consider the sentence in question in terms of
Remember purpose of the questions is to know or determine the structure kawaban paliing what about the right to supplement deficiencies . Therefore, by observing carefully will know the shortcomings and what is needed to complete it . Here you need to identify the components of the sentence . That is , which is the subject (noun ) , prediket (verb ) , object (noun ) , adverbs , and so on

5 . Consider each answer is available , choose one that best completes the question kaliamat
You have to pay attention to each answer in the answer choices ( A ) , ( B ) , ( C ) , and ( D ) . By looking carefully you will soon find out which one is the right choice to fill the gap in the sentence in question .
Of course you need to equip themselves with adequate grammar abilities . Jadis a detriment when studying grammar books

6 . Never eliminate an answer choice just look at the answer without seeing the phrase about
In general , each answer choice is maing a point when he stood sendiri.Sebuah answer choice is right or wrong will be known once it is inserted into the sentence .

How to Answer Questions Written Expression
7 . First of all note the word or group of words underlined and quickly find the right part whichnot .
Most questions in this section can be identified by simply looking at the word or group of words
example :
The final class presentation is the importantest
Without reading the full sentence with only seeing underlined , you can identify which ones are not appropriate :
The answer is the superlative form of importantest as Important but not the most important importantest

8 . When you are dealing with a matter that can not be identified by just looking at the word or group of words underlined , immediately read the full text

Skill 1 : Use a coordinate conjunction with correct connector

Many words in English have more than one clause :

·         I am learning .

·         Mom is cooking , and dad is working in the garden .

·         The girl who is looking at me is my neighbor .

The first sentence has only one clause while the last two sentences have two clauses of the first ' mom is cooking ' and ' dad is working in the garden . ' The second ' the girl is my neighbor ' and ' who is looking at me . ' From the above examples we can conclude that the clause was part of the sentence or the sentence itself that has a subject and a verb . It is generally understood that the clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb .

In this skill will be learned about the forms of coordinate conjunctions connector and its use in the sentence . Coordinate connector is used to connect between one another clause by clause . Common coordinate connector examples are: and , but , or , so , yet . Note the use of commas before.

·         Tom is singing , and Paul is dancing .

·         Tom is tall , but Paul is short .

·         Tom must write the letter , or Paul will do it .

·         Tom told a joke , so Paul laughed .

·         Tom is tired , yet he is not going to sleep .

The example below illustrates how to coordinate the connector used as a matter of Structure TOEFL test .

Ex:

A power failure occured, _____ the lamps went out.

a) then

b) so

c) later

d) next

Skill 2: Use a Adverb Time Connector and Cause Connector correctly

Sentences using clauses of clause adverb of time has 2 basic patterns:

·         I will sign the check before you live.

·         Before you live, I will sign the check.

Each of the examples above, there are two clauses: you live and I will sign the check. The second clause of the adverb time clause which (you live) because it is preceded by a conjunctive adverb time connector (before). Note the use of the coma when the time adverb connector located at the front of the sentence.

The example below illustrates how the pattern is used as a matter of sentence in Structure TOEFL test.

Ex:

_____ was late, I missed the appointment.

a) I

b) Because

c) The train

d) Since he

Skill 3: Use the information that the Other Adverb Other Connectors with correct

OTHER ADVERB CONNECTORS
Condition(pengandaian)	Contrast (berlawanan)	Manner(cara)	Place
If (jika) In case (if) Provided (if) Providing (if) Unless (kecuali jika) Whether	Although (walaupun) Even though (although) Though (although) While (walaupun/sedangkan/tapi) Whereas (while)	As In that	Where Wherever (di manapun)
Contoh: Bob Went to school even though he felt sick. Even though Bob felt sick, he went to school.

Note:

Note the use of the coma when the connector at the beginning of the sentence.

Pay attention to the subject (the word is blocked) and verbs (words that are blocked and underlined) in each clause

Except: While or whereas always use comma (,)

·         The Smith family arrived at 2:00, while the Jones family arrived an hour later.

·         Mary is rich, while John is poor.

·         While John is poor, Mary is rich.

·         Whereas John is poor, Mary is rich.

The example below illustrates how the pattern is used as a matter of sentence in Structure TOEFL test.

Ex :

You will get a good grade on the exam provided _____.

a) studying

b) study

c) to study

d) you study

Skill 4: Use Noun Clause Connectors with correct.

NOUN CLAUSE CONNECTORS
what, when, where, why, how	whatever, whenever
whether (apakah), if (apakah)	that (bahwa / sering tidak diartikan)

example :

I know what you did

I: Subject

V : Verb

What : Noun Connector

You: Subjects

Did ( work ) : Verb

Example above we can know that the Noun Clause ( what you did ) serves as the object of the sentence.

example :

What you did was wrong

What : noun connector

you : the subject

did : verb

was : verb

Example above we can know that the Noun Clause ( what you did ) serves as the subject of the sentence.

Noun clause is a form of clause that functions as a noun which means it can occupy the position of the noun is : as the subject or object of a verb or preposition objects.

1.      I know when he will arrive . ( noun clause as the object of the verb )

2.      I am concerned about when he will arrive . ( noun clause as the object of a preposition )

3.      When he will arrive is not important . ( noun clause as subject of the sentence )

In the example the first sentence , there are two clauses , and I know he will arrive . The two clauses are connected by connectors when . When changing the clause he will arrive into a noun clause that functions as the object of the verb know .

In the second example , the second clause and I know he will arrive connected by connectors ( conjunctions ) when . When changing the clause he will arrive into a noun clause that functions as the object of the preposition about .

In the third example is more difficult . In the example sentence , there are two clauses , but rather difficult to recognize. He will arrive is the subject of sentences .

Note :

When he will arrive is not important .

When he will arrive ( subject )

When : connector

he: subjects

will arrive : the verb of the clause he will arrive

is : verb of the sentence

The example below illustrates how the pattern is used as a matter of sentence in Structure TOEFL test .

Ex :

_______ was late cused many problems.

a) That he

b) The driver

c) There

d) Because

Skill 5: Use noun clause connectors that functions as well as the subject (Noun Clause Connectors / Subjects) with correct.

NOUN CLAUSE CONNECTORS/SUBJECTS
Who                what                   which Whoever       whatever         whichever

·      S     V               Noun connector/subject             V

I     know                      what                          happened

Example above we can know that the 'what' not only serves as a connector, but also at the same time the subject of the noun clause 'what happened.'

·     Noun connector/subject          V                 V

            What                       happened     was great

Example above we can know that the 'what' not only serves as a connector, but also at the same time the subject of the noun clause 'what happened.' And 'what happened' function is the subject of the sentence What happened was great.

In this skill 10 we would learn that the noun clause connector not only serves as a connector but can also simultaneously be the subject of a noun clause .

1.      I do not know what is in the box .

2.      We are concerned about who will do the work .

3.      Whoever is coming to the party must bring a gift .

In the example the first sentence , there are two clauses , I do not know and what is in the box . The two clauses are connected by a connector ( conjunctive ) what . Please note in this sentence connectors ' what' has two roles : as the subject of the verb ' is ' as well as a connector that connects to the second clause .

In the second example , there are two clauses . In the first clause , we are on the subject are . In clause 2, who was the subject of a will do . Who also serves as a connector that connects between the two clauses . Noun clause who will do the work serves as the object of the preposition about .

In the third example , also there are two clauses : the subject of whoever is coming . Whoever is coming to the party is the subject of a must bring . Connector word ' whoever ' serves as the subject of the verb is coming as well as a connector that connects to the two clauses .

Ex:

____ was on television made me angry

a.It

b.The story

c.What

d.When

Skill 6: Use Adjective clause connectors that functions as well as the subject (Adjective Clause Connector) with correct .

ADJECTIVE CLAUSE CONNECTORS
whom             (for people)		which  (for things)	that  (for people or things)
S     V                                     adjective connector            S                V I     liked the book                           which                       you recommmend.  S                        adjective connector                S                 V  The book                   which                               you           recommended                     was interesting.

Note:

Adjective connectors can be removed (omitted). This omission is very common in speaking but not as common in English as well as in formal Structure TOEFL test.

Adjective clause is a clause that functions as an adjective ( adjective ) is ' describes the noun ( noun ) . ' It's just not exactly the same position . If the adjective ( adjective ) normally before the noun described , while the adjective after the noun clause was his .

·         The woman is filling the glass that she put on the table .

·         The glass that she put on the table contains milk .

In the example the first sentence , there are two clauses : , woman is the subject of the verb is filling , and she is the subject of the verb 'put ' . That is a adjective clause connector which connects to the two clauses above , and the adjective clause 'that she put on the table ' to explain / describe the noun glass .

In the second example , also contained two clauses . The word ' glass' is the subject of the verb ' contains ' and she is the subject of the verb 'put . ' That is a adjective clause connector. Adjective clause 'that she put on the table ' describes the noun ' glass . '

The example below illustrates how the pattern is used as a matter of sentence in Structure TOEFL test .

Ex:

The gift ______ selected for the bride was rather expensive.

a.because

b.was

c.since

d.which we

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