To understand each of the above you must be able to find the sub ject and main verb. The above examples illustrate three of the most common positions for these key elements. In the first, the sub ject and verb are together at the beginning of the sentence In the second, the sub ject and verb are separated in the third, the sentence opens with an introductory phrase delaying the appearance of the sub ject and verb In the Bangkok Post, introductory phrases are not common except when the story is an especially important one-like the ending of a war ◆ Adding the source One of the most common variations of the "something happened"story is the "someone said something happened"story. In this case the lead sentence will usually include the source (the person who gave the information). If the source is very well known and important, it will come at the beginning of the sentence: The head of the US military, Genera] John Shalikashvil, said Thursday that China, despite its military might, would fail if it tried to invade Taiwan More often, however the source will come at the end: A Thai family who were sent the wrong body when a relative died in Singapore, has ended a month-long standoff by agreeing to return the body in exchange for US$6, 000 in damages, the Thai Embassy said yesterday. Newspaper, along with reporting the news, instruct, entertain, and give opinions. A newspaper has separate sections: world news, national and local news, sports, business, entertainment, opinions, comics, classified ads, etc You can be a better reader if you know what to expect in a newspape For example, when you read a newspaper you usually look quickly atTo understand each of the above, you must be able to find the subject and main verb. The above examples illustrate three of the most common positions for these key elements. In the first, the subject and verb are together at the beginning of the sentence. In the second, the subject and verb are separated. In the third, the sentence opens with an introductory phrase, delaying the appearance of the subject and verb. In the Bangkok Post, introductory phrases are not common except when the story is an especially important one—like the ending of a war. ◆ Adding the source One of the most common variations of the “something happened” story is the “someone said something happened” story. In this case the lead sentence will usually include the source (the person who gave the information). If the source is very well known and important, it will come at the beginning of the sentence: The head of the US military, General John Shalikashvil, said Thursday that China, despite its military might, would fail if it tried to invade Taiwan. More often, however, the source will come at the end: A Thai family who were sent the wrong body when a relative died in Singapore, has ended a month-long standoff by agreeing to return the body in exchange for US$6,000 in damages, the Thai Embassy said yesterday. Newspaper, along with reporting the news, instruct, entertain, and give opinions. A newspaper has separate sections: world news, national and local news, sports, business, entertainment, opinions, comics, classified ads, etc. You can be a better reader, if you know what to expect in a newspaper. For example, when you read a newspaper you usually look quickly at