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Cheat Sheet: How to Break Down and Understand Complex Sentences

1. Identify Key Punctuation Points

- Commas (,): Separate smaller clauses or details within the sentence. Pause here to understand each

piece of information before moving to the next.

- Semicolons (;): Connect related ideas that are still somewhat independent. Treat each part around a

semicolon as a separate sentence.

- Colons (:): Introduce lists, explanations, or additional information. Read the part before the colon first to

get the main idea, then read what follows for specifics.

2. Break Down Common Patterns

- 'Such as' or 'Including': Often introduces examples. Pause after 'such as' to understand what examples

are being added.

- 'Which' or 'That' Clauses: These add extra details. Pause after these words and treat the added

information as a separate thought.

- Paired Words (Either... or / Neither... nor): Treat each option separately. For example, in 'either X or Y,'

pause after 'either' and 'or' to understand both options.

3. Pause at Conjunctions

- And, Or, But, As: Conjunctions connect ideas. Read up to these words, pause, and consider each part

separately. This will help in breaking down the flow of ideas.

4. Look for Purpose Phrases

- Phrases like 'in order to,' 'so that,' 'for the purpose of': These introduce reasons or purposes. Pause before

these phrases to understand the main action, then read the purpose separately.

5. Read Clauses Separately

- Subject (who/what the sentence is about)

- Action (what is happening)

- Object (what the action is affecting)


6. Simplify Vocabulary When Possible

- Replace difficult words with simpler synonyms to help clarify the meaning (e.g., 'deem necessary'

becomes 'think necessary').

Example with This Cheat Sheet

Example Sentence:

'Any law referred to in Article 2 or Article 3 shall contain such provisions for the amendment of the First

Schedule and the Fourth Schedule as may be necessary to give effect to the provisions of the law and may

contain also such supplemental, incidental, and consequential provisions as Parliament may deem

necessary.'

Reading Guide with Pauses:

1. Identify Key Punctuation Points: mentally place commas after phrases like 'Article 2 or Article 3' and

'Fourth Schedule.'

2. Break Down Common Patterns: understand phrases like 'such... provisions' and 'as may be necessary' in

steps.

3. Pause at Conjunctions (e.g., 'and').

4. Look for Purpose Phrases: 'as may be necessary to give effect to the provisions of law.'

5. Read Clauses Separately: Subject (law), Action (shall contain provisions), Object (amendments to

schedules).

6. Simplify Vocabulary: 'deem necessary' = 'think necessary.'

Additional Tips:

- Use Visual Aids: Draw lines or mark-up sentences to visually separate clauses and make them easier to

follow.

- Practice Paraphrasing: After reading, put the sentence in your own words to ensure you understand it.

- Refer to Simplified Resources: When in doubt, refer to summaries or resources like Laxmikanth for

simplified explanations of constitutional concepts.

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