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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES
Try It Out!
Step 1 Combine the sentences in each group to make one sentence. Some of
your sentences will be simple, and some will be compound. There may
be more than one possible correct way to combine each group.
Step 2 Write the sentences as a paragraph. Add listing-order transition signals to
each main point and a conclusion signal to the concluding sentence.
(Hint: There are three main points.)
The “Weaker” Sex
1. It is often said that women are the weaker sex, but women are
actually superior to men in several ways. (Don't change this
sentence.)
2. a. Women live longer than men.
b. Women stay healthier than men.
c. They do this in all countries of the world.
3. a. This difference starts at birth.
b. This difference continues until old age.
4. a. On the average, women live seven years longer than men.
b. They do this in the United States.
5. a. There are 105 boys to every 100 girls at birth.
b. There are twice as many women as men at age 80. (Use but.)
6. a. Women are better than men at things.
b. These things involve the five senses.
(Change these things to that.)
7. a. Women have a sharper sense of taste.
b. Women have a sharper sense of smell.
8. a. Men are physically stronger than women.
b. Women are mentally stronger.
9. a. For example, more men than women had emotional problems.
b. This happened during bombing attacks on London.
c. This happened in World War II.
10. Do you still believe that women are "the weaker sex"? (Don't change
this sentence.)
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