《中式英语之鉴》- Part 2 - I

昊宝宝

Summary of Content
Part Two of this book explores common sentence structure issues for English learners. It includes:
1.The Noun Plague: Discusses the overuse of nouns and nominalization, which can make sentences heavy and unclear.
2.Pronouns and Antecedents: Focuses on the correct use of pronouns and their antecedents to avoid confusion.
3.The Placement of Phrases and Clauses: Emphasizes the importance of proper placement for coherence.
4.Dangling Modifiers: Explains how to avoid modifiers that don’t clearly connect to their subjects.

Evaluation
This section is very practical for intermediate learners. It clearly explains common errors and provides useful examples. It helps bridge the gap between Chinese and English sentence structures, making it easier to spot and correct mistakes.

Reflection
This part made me realize how my Chinese language habits affect my English. Now I can see where I overuse nouns and mess up pronouns. I’ll pay more attention to these issues and practice fixing them. It’s given me a clear path to improve my sentence structure and overall English proficiency.