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Consolidation
Textbook: pp. 72–73
GoalConsolidate knowledge of composite sentences without a conjunction.
New words
sequence · ketma-ketlikreason-result · sabab-oqibatexplanation · izohlashcomparison · qiyoslash
Explanation
To analyse composite sentences without a conjunction correctly, we first separate the parts, then determine the relation of meaning between them, then choose the matching mark. The comma shows sequence and simultaneity, the dash contrast, simile, condition and reason-result, the colon explanation, and the semicolon comparison and more independent parts. The possibility of turning the sentence into a linked or subordinate one helps check its relation. Many proverbs are exactly conjunction-less composite sentences.
Worked examples
Analysis: Kuz keldi, mevalar pishdi. (comma – sequence) / Aytish oson – bajarish qiyin. (dash – contrast)
Menda bitta qoida bor: ishni ertaga qoldirma. (colon – explanation) / Yozda dalada g‘alla o‘riladi; kuzda esa paxta teriladi. (semicolon – comparison)
Class activity
“Mark + meaning”: cards are split in two piles (marks and meanings); pupils match the pairs.
Practice
1
State the order of analysing a conjunction-less composite sentence.
Separate the parts → determine the relation → explain the mark → draw the pattern.
2
What does the dash show in “Quyosh chiqdi – tuman tarqaldi”?
The reason-result relation.
3
Punctuate and explain: a door is open nobody is there.
Eshik ochiq – hech kim yo‘q (or Eshik ochiq: hech kim yo‘q). A dash or colon depending on contrast/explanation.
4
Why are conjunction-less composite sentences frequent in proverbs?
Because they are compact, rhythmic and state a thought briefly and forcefully.