Question

Read the email again and find examples of the following: 1 short verb forms2 simple linking words3 everyday language4 omission of personal pronouns=====TEXT=====Hi Conrad,you're Sorry to hear you're having problems with your parents. I understand how you feel and want to give you some advice.To begin with, you must earn your parents' trust. You should prove that you are responsible. If you do homework on time, you can get good grades. Then, your parents won't worry about your schoolwork. You can also explain to your parents that going out with friends is important. This will help you learn how to get along with others.I hope things get better soon. I'm sure your parents only want what's best for you. Let me know what happens! Best wishes,Alan​

Answer 1

1. Short verb forms:

"you're" (contraction of "you are")

"I understand" (simple present tense)

"you can get" (simple modal verb "can" + base form of the verb)

"You can also explain" (simple modal verb "can" + base form of the verb)

2. Simple linking words:

"To begin with"

"Then"

"You can also"

3. Everyday language:

"Sorry to hear"

"having problems"

"give you some advice"

"going out with friends"

"what happens"

"Best wishes"

4. Omission of personal pronouns:

"You're" instead of "You are"

"I understand" instead of "I understand that"

"You can get" instead of "You can get good grades if you"

"Let me know" instead of "Please let me know"

Answer 2

Certainly! Let's go through the email and find examples of the requested elements:

1. Short verb forms: - "you're" (short for "you are") - "I'm" (short for "I am")

2. Simple linking words: - "and" (used to connect ideas) - "then" (used to indicate a sequence of actions) - "also" (used to add information) - "to" (used to express purpose)

3. Everyday language: The email uses everyday, informal language, making it easy to understand and relatable. Examples include: - "Hi Conrad" - "Sorry to hear you're having problems with your parents." - "I understand how you feel." - "you must earn your parents' trust." - "If you do homework on time, you can get good grades." - "Your parents won't worry about your schoolwork." - "going out with friends is important." - "This will help you learn how to get along with others." - "I'm sure your parents only want what's best for you." - "Let me know what happens!" - "Best wishes"

4. Omission of personal pronouns: In the email, some personal pronouns are omitted or implied, which is common in informal communication. For example: - "You should prove that you are responsible." (Implies "You should prove that you [are] responsible.") - "If you do homework on time, you can get good grades." (Implies "If you [do] homework on time, you can get good grades.") - "Your parents won't worry about your schoolwork." (Implies "Your parents won't worry about [your] schoolwork.") - "I'm sure your parents only want what's best for you." (Implies "I'm sure your parents only want what's best for [you].")

These elements make the email sound casual, friendly, and easy to understand, which is suitable for the context of offering advice and support to a friend.