By using presuppositions, we are able to make a statement and have basic assumptions contained in that statement accepted, unconsciously, as being true.
The themes that I will use in demonstrating each pattern, as we work through these exercises are:
1. “To be an excellent communicator you will need to learn the importance and use of non−verbal communication.”
2. Here I will presuppose that ” Getting and maintaining rapport is crucial to building a relationship.”
Day 1 Practice using “Some Quantifiers” − (ALL, EACH, EVERY, SOME, FEW, MANY, NONE)
In my case I’ll take the theme number 1: “To be an excellent communicator you will need to learn the importance and use of non−verbal communication.” and write an example:
“Everyone I know who is really excellent at communicating has mastered the use of non−verbal communication.”
Now I’ll take the theme number 2:
“Creating and maintaining rapport is critical to building or enhancing a relationship.”
Here I will presuppose that getting and maintaining rapport is crucial to building a relationship and write an example for this pattern:
“Few people really understand that creating and maintaining rapport is so critical to building relationships.”
For today practice using some quantifiers with your theme(s). Write out at least 5 examples for each theme(s).
Day 2 Practice using Generic Noun Phrases − (Noun arguments standing for a whole class)
Theme number 1: “The world’s greatest communicators all have learned that to be a great communicator one has to learn and use non−verbal communication.”
Theme number 2: “Psychologists tell us that the ability to create rapport is the very foundation of creating a good relationship.”
For today practice using generic noun phrases with your theme(s). Write out at least 5 examples for each theme(s).
Day 3 Practice using Relative Clauses − (Complex noun arguments, statements that have a noun followed by a phrase beginning with WHO, WHICH, or THAT)
Theme number 1: “All of the experts who have spoken to me have talked about the importance of understanding and using non−verbal communication.”
Theme number 2: “Good relationships are ones which are built on rapport.”
For today practice using relative clauses with your theme(s). Write out at least 5 examples for each theme(s).
Day 4 Practice using Subordinate Clause of Time − (BEFORE, AFTER, DURING, AS, SINCE, PRIOR, WHILE, YET, NOW, AGAIN)
Theme number 1: “Before you can communicate like an expert, you will have to learn non−verbal communication skills.”
Theme number 2: “After you have build a relationship by creating and maintaining rapport, you will know why it’s so important.”
For today practice using subordinate clause of time with your theme(s). Write out at least 5 examples for each theme(s).
Day 5 Practice using Cleft Sentences − (Sentences starting with IT IS or IT WAS)
Theme number 1: “It is knowing how to use non−verbal communication that made Richard Bandler one of the great communicators.”
Theme number 2: “It was our ability to create and maintain rapport that made our relationship outstanding.”
Andy
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