STYLE In WRITTEN ENGLISH

PARTICIPLES AS ADJECTIVES

Adjective is the adjective and its function to explain the noun. Participial adjective is adjective in V + ing form (Present Participle) and V + ed (Past Participle).

Example of Participles As Adjectives:

1.      So much work was (overwhelming). The staff are (overwhelmed)

(So ​​much work is (excessive) Staff (overwhelmed)).

2.      I was so (entertained) by the movie. The movie was very (entertaining).

(I am so (entertained) by the film This movie is very (entertaining)).

3.      THE directionsTO THE HOTEL was (confusing). The driver was (confused).

4.      (Direction to this hotel (confusing) .The driver was (confused)

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REDUNDANCY

Are unnecessary words in a sentence. Redundancy is an unnecessary repetition of ideas.

1. Unnecessary use of words or phrases.

·         Redundant: The room was red in color.

·         Right: The room was red

2. Unnecessary noun or pronoun repetition.

·         Redundant: .Thelma she ran into her room and slammed the door.

·         Right: Thelma ran into her room and slammed the door.

3. The use of phrases that are too extravagant that there are actually adverbs that can be used.

·         Wordy: He looked at me in a threatening manner.

·         Solid: He looked at me threateningly.

PARALEL CONTRUCTION

Correlative Conjunction is a commonly used hyphen in order to express parallel and synchronous relationships between two words or clauses such as subject, object and other clauses. The nature of the relationship of both is usually grammatically parallel (parallel position) that is why this material is usually called Parallel Construction.

Example Parallel Contruction:

1.      You should study hard otherwise you will be behind behind.

(You must study hard otherwise you will be left behind).

2.      I will go unless it rains.

(I will go unless it rains).

3.      I like either singing songs or playing music.

(I like songs either singing or playing music).

DIRECT OBJECT

A direct object answers the question "what?" Or "whom?"

Examples:

1.      David repaired his car → his car is the direct object of the verb repaired. (What did David repair?)

2.      He invited Mary to the party → Mary is the direct object of the verb invited. (Whom did he invite?)

INDIRECT OBJECT

An indirect object answers the question "to whom?", "For whom?", "For what?" ...

An indirect object is the recipient of the direct object, or an otherwise affected participant in the event. There must be a direct object for an indirect object to be placed in a sentence. In other words an indirect object can not exist without a direct object.

Examples:

1.      They sent him a postcard - it is the indirect object of the verb sent. (To whom did they send a postcard?)

2.      He bought his son a bike - his son is the indirect object of the verb bought. (For whom did he buy a bike?)

Sumber :

Fanani, Achmad. ,2009. Tips-tips terbaik lolos TOEFL, Jogjakarta: Mitra Pelajar.

http://englishtips4u.com/2011/11/16/engclass-participial-adjectives/

http://efatzwa.blogspot.com/2013/06/my-task-parallel-construction-both-and.html

http://britishicca.blogspot.com/2013/01/elliptic-and-parallel-construction.html