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Chapter 19 - part 2

Total questions: 123

Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins

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1.

EXERCISE 21: Create sentences with the same meaning by using in spite of or despite.


2. I like living in the dorm even though it is noisy.

a)

I like living in a dorm in spite of the noise.

b)

I like living in a dorm in spite of it is noise.

c)

I like living in a dorm in spite of the noisy.

d)

I like living in a dorm in spite of it is noisy.

2.

EXERCISE 21: Create sentences with the same meaning by using in spite of or despite.


3. Even though the work was hard, they enjoyed themselves.

a)

In spite of the work was hard, they enjoyed themselves.

b)

Despite the work was hard, they enjoyed themselves.

c)

Despite the hard work, they enjoyed themselves.

d)

Despite the work hard, they enjoyed themselves.

3.

EXERCISE 21: Create sentences with the same meaning by using in spite of or despite.


4. They wanted to climb the mountain even though it was dangerous.

a)

They wanted to climb the mountain in spite of the dangerous.

b)

They wanted to climb the mountain despite the dangerous.

c)

They wanted to climb the mountain despite the danger.

d)

They wanted to climb the mountain in spite of it was dangerous.

4.

EXERCISE 21: Create sentences with the same meaning by using in spite of or despite.


5. Although the weather was extremely hot, they went jogging in the park.

a)

Despite the weather extremely hot, they went jogging in the park.

b)

In spite of the weather was extremely hot, they went jogging in the park.

c)

In spite of the weather extremely hot, they went jogging in the park.

d)

Despite the extremely hot weather, they went jogging in the park.

5.

EXERCISE 21: Create sentences with the same meaning by using in spite of or despite.


6. He is unhappy even though he has a vast fortune.

a)

He is unhappy in spite of his a vast fortune.

b)

He is unhappy in spite of his vast fortune.

c)

He is unhappy in spite of he has a fortune.

d)

He is unhappy despite he has a fortune.

6.

EXERCISE 26: Complete the sentences, using the words and phrases below. There may be more than one possible completion. Add any necessary punctuation and capitalization.


2. I can't ride my bicycle _________ there isn't any air in one of the tires.

a)

now that

b)

because of

c)

although

d)

because

7.

EXERCISE 26: Complete the sentences, using the words and phrases below. There may be more than one possible completion. Add any necessary punctuation and capitalization.


3. I got to class on time __________ I had missed my bus.

a)

despite the fact that

b)

however

c)

but

d)

now that

8.

EXERCISE 26: Complete the sentences, using the words and phrases below. There may be more than one possible completion. Add any necessary punctuation and capitalization.


4. Brian used to be an active person, but now he has to limit his activities __________ problems with his health.

a)

because

b)

however

c)

because of

d)

despite the fact that

9.

EXERCISE 26: Complete the sentences, using the words and phrases below. There may be more than one possible completion. Add any necessary punctuation and capitalization.


5. It should be easy for Bob to find more time to spend with his children ____________ he no longer has to work in the evenings and on weekends.

a)

although

b)

even though

c)

nevertheless

d)

now that

10.

EXERCISE 26: Complete the sentences, using the words and phrases below. There may be more than one possible completion. Add any necessary punctuation and capitalization.


6. Jake is a very good student of languages. His brother Michael ___________ has never been able to master another language.

a)

but

b)

therefore

c)

, how ever,

d)

now that

11.

EXERCISE 26: Complete the sentences, using the words and phrases below. There may be more than one possible completion. Add any necessary punctuation and capitalization.


7. The ancient Aztecs of Mexico had no technology for making tools from metal ________ they had sharp knives and spears. They made them from a stone called obsidian.

a)

therefore

b)

even though

c)

, how ever,

d)

. However,

12.

EXERCISE 26: Complete the sentences, using the words and phrases below. There may be more than one possible completion. Add any necessary punctuation and capitalization.


8. Garlic was believed in ancient Rome to make people courageous ___________ Roman soldiers ate large quantities of it before a battle.

a)

.Therefore,

b)

, but

c)

. How ever,

d)

. Nevertheless

13.

EXERCISE 26: Complete the sentences, using the words and phrases below. There may be more than one possible completion. Add any necessary punctuation and capitalization.


9. I usually enjoy attending amateur productions in small community theaters. The play we attended last night ________ was so bad that I wanted to leave after the first act.

a)

, but

b)

, however,

c)

because

d)

. Nevertheless

14.

EXERCISE 26: Complete the sentences, using the words and phrases below. There may be more than one possible completion. Add any necessary punctuation and capitalization.


10. Some snakes are poisonous ________ others are harmless.

a)

, however,

b)

, therefore,

c)

, but

d)

. Nevertheless

15.

EXERCISE 26: Complete the sentences, using the words and phrases below. There may be more than one possible completion. Add any necessary punctuation and capitalization.


11. Roberta missed the meeting without a good reason ___________ she had been told that it was critical that she be there. I wouldn't want to be in her shoes at work tomorrow.

a)

even though

b)

now that

c)

beacause

d)

but

16.

EXERCISE 27: Create sentences with the same meaning by using otherwise or or else.


2. If you don't leave now, you'll be late for class.

a)

You should / had better / have to / must leave now. Otherwise, you'll be late for class.

b)

You should / had better / have to / must leave now, you'll be otherwise late for class.

c)

You will be late for class or else you don't leave now.

d)

You will be late for class. Otherwise you don't leave now.

17.

EXERCISE 27: Create sentences with the same meaning by using otherwise or or else.


3. If you don't go to bed, your cold will get worse.

a)

You should / had better / have to / must go to bed. Your cold will otherwise get worse.

b)

Your cold will get worse. Otherwise you don't go to bed.

c)

You should / had better / have to / must go to bed. Otherwise, your cold will get worse.

d)

Your cold will get worse or else you should / had better / have to / must go to bed.

18.

EXERCISE 27: Create sentences with the same meaning by using otherwise or or else.


4. Unless you have a ticket, you can't get into the theater.

a)

You can't get into the theater. Or else you should / had better / have to / must have a ticket.

b)

You can't get into the theater. Otherwise you have a ticket.

c)

You can't get into the theater. Otherwise you should / had better / have to / must have a ticket.

d)

You should / had better / have to / must have a ticket. Otherwise, you can't get into the theater.

19.

EXERCISE 27: Create sentences with the same meaning by using otherwise or or else.


5. You can't enter that country unless you have a passport.

a)

You should / had better / have to / must have a passport. Otherwise, you can't enter that country.

b)

You can't enter that country otherwise you have a passport.

c)

You can't enter that country. Otherwise you should / had better / have to / must have a passport.

d)

You can't enter that country. Or else you have a passport.

20.

EXERCISE 27: Create sentences with the same meaning by using otherwise or or else.


6. If Tom doesn't get a job soon, his family won't have enough money for food.

a)

Tom should / had better / has to / must otherwise a job soon. His family won't have enough money for food.

b)

His family won't have enough money for food. Or else Tom doesn't get a job soon.

c)

Tom should / had better / has to / must get a job soon. Otherwise, his family won't have enough money for food.

d)

His family won't have enough money for food otherwise Tom doesn't get a job soon.

21.

EXERCISE 27: Create sentences with the same meaning by using otherwise or or else.


7. Only if you speak both Japanese and Chinese fluently will you be considered for that job.

a)

You should / had better / have to / must speak both Japanese and Chinese fluently. Otherwise, you will not be considered for that job.

b)

You be considered for that job. Or else you should / had better / have to / must speak both Japanese and Chinese fluently.

c)

You should / had better / have to / must speak both Japanese and Chinese fluently. You will otherwise not be considered for that job.

d)

You be considered for that job otherwise you should / had better / have to / must speak both Japanese and Chinese fluently.

22.

EXERCISE 27: Create sentences with the same meaning by using otherwise or or else.


8. Mary can go to school only if she gets a scholarship.

a)

Mary cannot go to school. Otherwise mary should / had better / has to / must get a scholarship.

b)

Mary should / had better / has to / must get a scholarship. She otherwise cannot go to school.

c)

Mary should / had better / has to / must get a scholarship. Otherwise, she can go to school.

d)

Mary should / had better / has to / must get a scholarship. Otherwise, she cannot go to school.

23.

EXERCISE 27: Create sentences with the same meaning by using otherwise or or else.


9. If I don't wash my clothes tonight, I won't have any clean clothes to wear tomorrow.

a)

I am going to / should / had better / have to / must wash my clothes tonight. Otherwise, I won't have any clean clothes to wear tomorrow.

b)

I won't have any clean clothes to wear tomorrow otherwise I don't wash my clothes tonight.

c)

I won't have any clean clothes to wear tomorrow or else I don't wash my clothes tonight.

d)

I won't have any clean clothes to wear tomorrow or else I am going to / should / had better / have to / must wash my clothes tonight.

24.

EXERCISE 30: Using the ideas of to be hungry (or not to be hungry) and to eat breakfast (or not to eat breakfast), complete the following. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


1. Because I was not hungry this morning ____________.

a)

Because I was not hungry this morning, I ate breakfast.

b)

Because I was not hungry this morning, I did not eat breakfast.

c)

Because I was not hungry this morning, I did not to eat breakfast.

d)

Because I was not hungry this morning, I eat breakfast.

25.

EXERCISE 30: Using the ideas of to be hungry (or not to be hungry) and to eat breakfast (or not to eat breakfast), complete the following. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


2. Because I ate breakfast this morning ____________ now.

a)

Because I ate breakfast this morning, I was hungry now.

b)

Because I ate breakfast this morning, I'm hungry now.

c)

Because I ate breakfast this morning, I was not hungry now.

d)

Because I ate breakfast this morning, I'm not hungry now.

26.

EXERCISE 30: Using the ideas of to be hungry (or not to be hungry) and to eat breakfast (or not to eat breakfast), complete the following. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


3. Because I was hungry this morning ________.

a)

Because I was hungry this morning, I don't eat a large breakfast.

b)

Because I was hungry this morning, I eat a large breakfast.

c)

Because I was hungry this morning, I didn't eat a large breakfast.

d)

Because I was hungry this morning, I ate a large breakfast.

27.

EXERCISE 30: Using the ideas of to be hungry (or not to be hungry) and to eat breakfast (or not to eat breakfast), complete the following. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


4. I did not eat breakfast this morning even though ___________

a)

I did not eat breakfast this morning even though I had been hungry.

b)

I did not eat breakfast this morning even though I am not hungry.

c)

I did not eat breakfast this morning even though I was hungry.

d)

I did not eat breakfast this morning even though I was not hungry.

28.

EXERCISE 30: Using the ideas of to be hungry (or not to be hungry) and to eat breakfast (or not to eat breakfast), complete the following. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


5. Although I was hungry this morning ________.

a)

Although I was hungry this morning, I didn't have time to eat breakfast.

b)

Although I was hungry this morning, I had time to eat breakfast.

c)

Although I was hungry this morning, I hadn't had time to eat breakfast.

d)

Although I was hungry this morning, I have time to eat breakfast.

29.

EXERCISE 30: Using the ideas of to be hungry (or not to be hungry) and to eat breakfast (or not to eat breakfast), complete the following. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


6. I was hungry this morning therefore ___________.

a)

I was hungry this morning. Therefore, I didn't eat breakfast.

b)

I was hungry this morning. Therefore, I ate breakfast.

c)

I was hungry this morning. Therefore, I eat breakfast.

d)

I was hungry this morning. Therefore, I don't eat breakfast.

30.

EXERCISE 30: Using the ideas of to be hungry (or not to be hungry) and to eat breakfast (or not to eat breakfast), complete the following. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


7. I was hungry this morning nevertheless __________.

a)

I was hungry this morning. Nevertheless, I eat breakfast.

b)

I was hungry this morning. Nevertheless, I ate breakfast.

c)

I was hungry this morning. Nevertheless, I don't eat breakfast.

d)

I was hungry this morning. Nevertheless, I didn't eat breakfast.

31.

EXERCISE 30: Using the ideas of to be hungry (or not to be hungry) and to eat breakfast (or not to eat breakfast), complete the following. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


8. I was so hungry this morning __________.

a)

I was so hungry this morning that I didn't eat a large breakfast.

b)

I was so hungry this morning that I was eating a large breakfast.

c)

I was so hungry this morning that I ate a large breakfast.

d)

I was so hungry this morning that I eat a large breakfast.

32.

EXERCISE 30: Using the ideas of to be hungry (or not to be hungry) and to eat breakfast (or not to eat breakfast), complete the following. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


9. I was not hungry this morning but __________.

a)

I was not hungry this morning, but I didn't eat breakfast anyway.

b)

I was not hungry this morning, but I eat breakfast anyway.

c)

I was not hungry this morning, but I ate breakfast anyway.

d)

I was not hungry this morning, but I don't eat breakfast anyway.

33.

EXERCISE 30: Using the ideas of to be hungry (or not to be hungry) and to eat breakfast (or not to eat breakfast), complete the following. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


10. I ate breakfast this morning even though _________.

a)

I ate breakfast this morning even though I am not hungry.

b)

I ate breakfast this morning even though I wasn't hungry.

c)

I ate breakfast this morning even though I had been hungry.

d)

I ate breakfast this morning even though I am hungry.

34.

EXERCISE 30: Using the ideas of to be hungry (or not to be hungry) and to eat breakfast (or not to eat breakfast), complete the following. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


11. Since I did not eat breakfast this morning __________.

a)

Since I did not eat breakfast this morning, I wasn't hungry now.

b)

Since I did not eat breakfast this morning, I was hungry now.

c)

Since I did not eat breakfast this morning, I has been hungry now.

d)

Since I did not eat breakfast this morning, I am hungry now.

35.

EXERCISE 30: Using the ideas of to be hungry (or not to be hungry) and to eat breakfast (or not to eat breakfast), complete the following. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


12. I ate breakfast this morning nonetheless _________

a)

I ate breakfast this morning. Nonetheless, I am not hungry.

b)

I ate breakfast this morning. Nonetheless, I am hungry.

c)

I ate breakfast this morning. Nonetheless, I was hungry.

d)

I ate breakfast this morning. Nonetheless, I wasn't hungry.

36.

EXERCISE 30: Using the ideas of to be hungry (or not to be hungry) and to eat breakfast (or not to eat breakfast), complete the following. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


13. I was not hungry so ___________.

a)

I was not hungry, so I ate breakfast.

b)

I was not hungry, so I eat breakfast.

c)

I was not hungry, so I don't eat breakfast.

d)

I was not hungry, so I didn't eat breakfast.

37.

EXERCISE 30: Using the ideas of to be hungry (or not to be hungry) and to eat breakfast (or not to eat breakfast), complete the following. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


14. Even though I did not eat breakfast this morning _________.

a)

Even though I did not eat breakfast this morning, I'm not hungry now.

b)

Even though I did not eat breakfast this morning, I'm hungry now.

c)

Even though I did not eat breakfast this morning, I wasn't hungry now.

d)

Even though I did not eat breakfast this morning, I was hungry now.

38.

EXERCISE 30: Using the ideas of to be hungry (or not to be hungry) and to eat breakfast (or not to eat breakfast), complete the following. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


15. I never eat breakfast unless ___________.

a)

I never eat breakfast unless I was not hungry.

b)

I never eat breakfast unless I was hungry.

c)

I never eat breakfast unless I'm hungry.

d)

I never eat breakfast unless I'm not hungry.

39.

EXERCISE 30: Using the ideas of to be hungry (or not to be hungry) and to eat breakfast (or not to eat breakfast), complete the following. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


16. I always eat breakfast whether or not __________.

a)

I always eat breakfast whether or not I has been hungry.

b)

I always eat breakfast whether or not I was hungry.

c)

I always eat breakfast whether or not I'm not hungry.

d)

I always eat breakfast whether or not I'm hungry.

40.

EXERCISE 30: Using the ideas of to be hungry (or not to be hungry) and to eat breakfast (or not to eat breakfast), complete the following. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


17. I eat breakfast even if ___________.

a)

I eat breakfast even if I'm hungry.

b)

I eat breakfast even if I'm not hungry.

c)

I eat breakfast even if I have been hungry.

d)

I eat breakfast even if I was hungry.

41.

EXERCISE 30: Using the ideas of to be hungry (or not to be hungry) and to eat breakfast (or not to eat breakfast), complete the following. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


18. Now that I have eaten breakfast __________.

a)

Now that I have eaten breakfast, I'm not hungry.

b)

Now that I have eaten breakfast, I have been hungry.

c)

Now that I have eaten breakfast, I'm hungry.

d)

Now that I have eaten breakfast, I have not been hungry.

42.

EXERCISE 30: Using the ideas of to be hungry (or not to be hungry) and to eat breakfast (or not to eat breakfast), complete the following. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


19. I eat breakfast only if ________.

a)

I eat breakfast only if I'm not hungry.

b)

I eat breakfast only if I was hungry.

c)

I eat breakfast only if I'm hungry.

d)

I eat breakfast only if I wasn't hungry.

43.

EXERCISE 30: Using the ideas of to be hungry (or not to be hungry) and to eat breakfast (or not to eat breakfast), complete the following. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


20. I ate breakfast this morning yet _________.

a)

I ate breakfast this morning, yet I haven't been hungry now.

b)

I ate breakfast this morning, yet I have been hungry now.

c)

I ate breakfast this morning, yet I was hungry now.

d)

I ate breakfast this morning, yet I'm hungry now.

44.

EXERCISE 30: Using the ideas of to be hungry (or not to be hungry) and to eat breakfast (or not to eat breakfast), complete the following. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


21. Even if I am hungry __________.

a)

Even if I am hungry, I eat breakfast.

b)

Even if I am hungry, I don't eat breakfast.

c)

Even if I am hungry, I ate breakfast.

d)

Even if I am hungry, I didn't eat breakfast.

45.

EXERCISE 30: Using the ideas of to be hungry (or not to be hungry) and to eat breakfast (or not to eat breakfast), complete the following. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


22. I was not hungry however __________.

a)

I was not hungry. However, I don't eat breakfast this morning.

b)

I was not hungry. However, I had eaten breakfast this morning.

c)

I was not hungry. However, I didn't eat breakfast this morning.

d)

I was not hungry. However, I ate breakfast this morning.

46.

EXERCISE 32: Complete the sentences, adding punctuation and capitalization.


1. While some people are optimists __________.

a)

While some people are optimists, others pessimists.

b)

While some people are optimists, others is pessimists.

c)

While some people are optimists, others are pessimists.

d)

While some people are optimists, others were pessimists.

47.

EXERCISE 32: Complete the sentences, adding punctuation and capitalization.


2. Even though he drank a glass of water _____ still ________.

a)

Even though he drank a glass of water, he had still been thirsty.

b)

Even though he drank a glass of water, he is still thirsty.

c)

Even though he drank a glass of water, he still was thirsty.

d)

Even though he drank a glass of water, he was still thirsty.

48.

EXERCISE 32: Complete the sentences, adding punctuation and capitalization.


3. Even if she invites me to her party ___________.

a)

Even if she invites me to her party, I will not go.

b)

Even if she invites me to her party, I wouldn't go.

c)

Even if she invites me to her party, I will go.

d)

Even if she invites me to her party, I wouldn't have go.

49.

EXERCISE 32: Complete the sentences, adding punctuation and capitalization.


4. I have never been to Hawaii my parents however _________.

a)

I have never been to Hawaii. My parents, however, have visited there twice.

b)

I have never been to Hawaii. My parents, however, has been visited there twice.

c)

I have never been to Hawaii. My parents, however, visited there twice.

d)

I have never been to Hawaii. My parents, however, has visited there twice.

50.

EXERCISE 32: Complete the sentences, adding punctuation and capitalization.


5. I couldn't _______ for my arms were full of packages.

a)

I couldn't opens the car door, for my arms were full of packages.

b)

I couldn't opened the car door, for my arms were full of packages.

c)

I couldn't been opened the car door, for my arms were full of packages.

d)

I couldn't open the car door, for my arms were full of packages.

51.

EXERCISE 32: Complete the sentences, adding punctuation and capitalization.


6. I need to borrow some money so that _________.

a)

I need to borrow some money so that I paid my rent on time.

b)

I need to borrow some money so that I could pay my rent on time.

c)

I need to borrow some money so that I can pay my rent on time.

d)

I need to borrow some money so that I can paid my rent on time.

52.

EXERCISE 32: Complete the sentences, adding punctuation and capitalization.


7. The airport was closed due to fog therefore _________.

a)

The airport was closed due to fog. Therefore, our plane's departure wasn't postponed.

b)

The airport was closed due to fog. Therefore, our plane's departure was postponed.

c)

The airport was closed due to fog. Therefore, our plane's departure has been postponed.

d)

The airport was closed due to fog. Therefore, our plane's departure had been postponed.

53.

EXERCISE 32: Complete the sentences, adding punctuation and capitalization.


8. _____ therefore the airport was closed.

a)

The landing field is fogged in. Therefore, the airport was closed.

b)

The landing field has been fogged in. Therefore, the airport was closed.

c)

The landing field was fogged in. Therefore, the airport was closed.

d)

The landing field was being fogged in. Therefore, the airport was closed.

54.

EXERCISE 32: Complete the sentences, adding punctuation and capitalization.


9. As soon as the violinist played the last note at the concert _________.

a)

As soon as the violinist played the last note at the concert, the audience burst into applause.

b)

As soon as the violinist played the last note at the concert, the audience burst for applause.

c)

As soon as the violinist played the last note at the concert, the audience bursted into applause.

d)

As soon as the violinist played the last note at the concert, the audience bursting applause.

55.

EXERCISE 32: Complete the sentences, adding punctuation and capitalization.


10. Since neither my roommate nor I know how to cook _________.

a)

Since neither my roommate nor I know how to cook, we are taking our visiting parents out to dinner.

b)

Since neither my roommate nor I know how to cook, we take our visiting parents out to dinner.

c)

Since neither my roommate nor I know how to cook, we took our visiting parents out to dinner.

d)

Since neither my roommate nor I know how to cook, we have taken our visiting parents out to dinner.

56.

EXERCISE 32: Complete the sentences, adding punctuation and capitalization.


11. I am not a superstitious person nevertheless _______.

a)

I am not a superstitious person. Nevertheless, I walk under ladders. A paint can might fall on my head.

b)

I am not a superstitious person. Nevertheless, I am not walking under ladders. A paint can might fall on my head.

c)

I am not a superstitious person. Nevertheless, I didn't walk under ladders. A paint can might fall on my head.

d)

I am not a superstitious person. Nevertheless, I don't walk under ladders. A paint can might fall on my head.

57.

EXERCISE 32: Complete the sentences, adding punctuation and capitalization.


12. The crops will fail unless _________.

a)

The crops will fail unless we didn't get some rain soon.

b)

The crops will fail unless we don't get some rain soon.

c)

The crops will fail unless we got some rain soon.

d)

The crops will fail unless we get some rain soon.

58.

EXERCISE 32: Complete the sentences, adding punctuation and capitalization.


13. Just as I was getting ready to eat dinner last night ________.

a)

Just as I was getting ready to eat dinner last night, the phone rings.

b)

Just as I was getting ready to eat dinner last night, the phone was ringing.

c)

Just as I was getting ready to eat dinner last night, the phone ring.

d)

Just as I was getting ready to eat dinner last night, the phone rang.

59.

EXERCISE 32: Complete the sentences, adding punctuation and capitalization.


14. We must work quickly otherwise _________.

a)

We must work quickly. Otherwise, we would have finished before dark.

b)

We must work quickly. Otherwise, we would finish before dark.

c)

We must work quickly. Otherwise, we won't finish before dark.

d)

We must work quickly. Otherwise, we will finish before dark.

60.

EXERCISE 32: Complete the sentences, adding punctuation and capitalization.


15. Some children are noisy and wild my brother's children on the other hand __________.

a)

Some children are noisy and wild. My brother's children, on the other hand, are very quiet and obedient.

b)

Some children are noisy and wild. My brother's children, on the other hand, was very quiet and obedient.

c)

Some children are noisy and wild. My brother's children, on the other hand, is very quiet and obedient.

d)

Some children are noisy and wild. My brother's children, on the other hand, has been very quiet and obedient.

61.

EXERCISE 32: Complete the sentences, adding punctuation and capitalization.


16. According to the newspaper, now that _________.

a)

According to the newspaper, now that hurricane season has been arriving, we could expect bad weather at any time.

b)

According to the newspaper, now that hurricane season has arrived, we could expect bad weather at any time.

c)

According to the newspaper, now that hurricane season has arrived, we can expect bad weather at any time.

d)

According to the newspaper, now that hurricane season has been arriving, we can expect bad weather at any time.

62.

EXERCISE 32: Complete the sentences, adding punctuation and capitalization.


17. Ever since I can remember _________.

a)

Ever since I can remember, my niece Melissa had been called "Missie" by her family.

b)

Ever since I can remember, my niece Melissa has been called "Missie" by her family.

c)

Ever since I can remember, my niece Melissa has called "Missie" by her family.

d)

Ever since I can remember, my niece Melissa have called "Missie" by her family.

63.

EXERCISE 32: Complete the sentences, adding punctuation and capitalization.


18. Although my ________.

a)

Although my grades were high, I get the scholarship.

b)

Although my grades were high, I got the scholarship.

c)

Although my grades were high, I didn't get the scholarship.

d)

Although my grades were high, I don't get the scholarship.

64.

EXERCISE 32: Complete the sentences, adding punctuation and capitalization.


19. The United States ______ whereas ________.

a)

The United States has no national health care, whereas Great Britain socialized medicine.

b)

The United States has no national health care, whereas Great Britain has socialized medicine.

c)

The United States has no national health care, whereas Great Britain socialize medicine.

d)

The United States has no national health care, whereas Great Britain has been socialized medicine.

65.

EXERCISE 32: Complete the sentences, adding punctuation and capitalization.


20. I was tired however I ______ because _______.

a)

I was tired. However, I have felt I had to stay awake because I am babysitting.

b)

I was tired. However, I felt I had to stay awake because I was babysitting.

c)

I was tired. However, I feel I had to stay awake because I am babysitting.

d)

I was tired. However, I have felt I had to stay awake because I was babysitting.

66.

EXERCISE 32: Complete the sentences, adding punctuation and capitalization.


21. You must _____ whether _______.

a)

You must pay an income tax whether or not you agree with how the government spends it.

b)

You must pay an income tax whether or not you agreed with how the government spends it.

c)

You must paid an income tax whether or not you agreed with how the government spends it.

d)

You must paid an income tax whether or not you agree with how the government spends it.

67.

EXERCISE 32: Complete the sentences, adding punctuation and capitalization.


22. ________ nevertheless I could not understand what the person who ______ because _________.

a)

I was listening hard. Nevertheless, I cannot understand what the person who was speaking was saying because she stood too far from the microphone.

b)

I was listening hard. Nevertheless, I could not understand what the person who is speaking was saying because she is standing too far from the microphone.

c)

I was listening hard. Nevertheless, I could not understand what the person who speaks was saying because she stands too far from the microphone.

d)

I was listening hard. Nevertheless, I could not understand what the person who was speaking was saying because she was standing too far from the microphone.

68.

EXERCISE 33: Correct the errors.


1. Unless I study very hard, I will pass all of my exams.

a)

would not pass

b)

would pass

c)

no change

d)

will not pass

69.

EXERCISE 33: Correct the errors.


2. My shoes and pants got muddy. Even though I walked carefully through the wet streets.

a)

muddy even though

b)

no change

c)

muddy, even though

70.

EXERCISE 33: Correct the errors.


3. My neighborhood is quiet and safe however I always lock my doors.

a)

no change

b)

quite and safe, however

c)

quite and safe. However

71.

EXERCISE 33: Correct the errors.


4. Although I usually don't like Mexican food, but I liked the food I had at the Mexican restaurant last night.

a)

but I like

b)

I like

c)

I liked

d)

like

72.

EXERCISE 33: Correct the errors.


5. Although my room in the dormitory is very small, but I like it. Because it is a place where I can be by myself and studying in peace and quiet.

a)

I like it because - study

b)

but I like it because - study

c)

but I liked it because - no change

d)

I liked it because - no change

73.

EXERCISE 33: Correct the errors.


6. Despite I prefer to be a history teacher, I am studying in the Business School in order for I can get a job in industry.

a)

Even - to I can

b)

Even though - to

c)

In spite of - can

d)

However - I can

74.

EXERCISE 33: Correct the errors.


7. A little girl approached the cage however when the tiger shows its teeth and growls she run to her mother. Because she was frightened.

a)

. However - showed - growled - ran - because

b)

. However - show - growl - is running - because

c)

. However - showing - growling - ran - because

d)

. However - showing - growling - was running - because

75.

EXERCISE 33: Correct the errors.


8. Many of the people working to save our environment think that they are fighting a losing battle. Because big business, and the government have not joined together to eliminate pollution.

a)

because of big business and

b)

because big business and

c)

because of big business, and

76.

EXERCISE 33: Correct the errors.


9. The weather was so cold that I don't like to leave my apartment.

a)

no change

b)

like

c)

liked

d)

didn't like

77.

EXERCISE 33: Correct the errors.


10. I have to study four hour every day because of my courses are difficult.

a)

no change - no change

b)

no change - because

c)

hours - because

d)

hours - no change

78.

EXERCISE 33: Correct the errors.


11. On the third day of our voyage, we sailed across a rough sea before to reach the shore.

a)

reach

b)

reaching

c)

to reaching

d)

is reaching

79.

EXERCISE 33: Correct the errors.


12. I can't understand the lectures in my psychology class therefore my roommate lets me borrow her notes.

a)

. Therefore,

b)

no change

c)

, therefore,

80.

EXERCISE 33: Correct the errors.


13. According to this legend, a man went in search of a hidden village, he finally found it after walk two hundred mile.

a)

. He - no change

b)

. He - is walking

c)

. He - to walk

d)

. He - walking

81.

EXERCISE 33: Correct the errors.


14. Because my country it is located in a subtropical area, so the weather is hot.

a)

is located - the weather

b)

locating - but the weather

c)

located - the weather

d)

is locating - but the weather

82.

EXERCISE 33: Correct the errors.


15. I will stay at the United States for two more year. Because I want finish my degree before go home.

a)

years because - is going

b)

years because - going

c)

year because - going

d)

year because - to go

83.

EXERCISE 36: Using the words in parentheses, combine the sentences to show relationships between the ideas. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


2. a. You may really mean what you say.

b. I'll give you one more chance.

c. You have to give me your best effort.

d. You'll lose your job.

(if, but, otherwise)

a)

If you really mean what you say, but I'll give you one more chance. Otherwise you have to give me your best effort. You'll lose your job.

b)

If you really mean what you say, I'll give you one more chance, but you have to give me your best effort. Otherwise, you'll lose your job.

c)

Otherwise you really mean what you say, but I'll give you one more chance. If you have to give me your best effort, you'll lose your job.

d)

If you really mean what you say, I'll give you one more chance, otherwise you have to give me your best effort but you'll lose your job.

84.

EXERCISE 36: Using the words in parentheses, combine the sentences to show relationships between the ideas. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


3. a. The weather is bad.

b. I'm going to stay home.

c. The weather may change.

d. I don't want to go to the picnic.

(due to, even if)

a)

Due to the bad weather, even if I'm going to stay home. The weather changes, I don't want to go to the picnic.

b)

The bad weather, I'm going to stay home. Even if the weather changes, due to want to go to the picnic.

c)

Due to the bad weather, I'm going to stay home. The weather changes, even if I don't want to go to the picnic.

d)

Due to the bad weather, I'm going to stay home. Even if the weather changes, I don't want to go to the picnic.

85.

EXERCISE 36: Using the words in parentheses, combine the sentences to show relationships between the ideas. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


4. a. The children had eaten lunch.

b. They got hungry in the middle of the afternoon.

c. I took them to the market.

d. They wanted to get some fruit for a snack.

e. We went home for dinner.

(even though, therefore, so that, before)

a)

Even though the children had eaten lunch, therefore, they got hungry in the middle of the afternoon. I took them to the market so that they could get some fruit for a snack before we went home for dinner.

b)

Even though the children had eaten lunch, they got hungry in the middle of the afternoon. Therefore, I took them to the market so that they could get some fruit for a snack before we went home for dinner.

c)

Even though the children had eaten lunch, they got hungry in the middle of the afternoon. Therefore, I took them to the market so that they wanted to get some fruit for a snack before we went home for dinner.

d)

Even though the children had eaten lunch so that they got hungry in the middle of the afternoon. Therefore, I took them to the market. They wanted to get some fruit for a snack before we went home for dinner.

86.

EXERCISE 36: Using the words in parentheses, combine the sentences to show relationships between the ideas. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


5. a. Robert is totally exhausted after playing tennis.

b. Marge isn't even tired.

c. She ran around a lot more during the game.

(whereas, in spite of the fact that)

a)

In spite of the fact that Robert is totally exhausted after playing tennis, Marge isn't even tired whereas she ran around a lot more during the game.

b)

Whereas Robert is totally exhausted after playing tennis, in spite of the fact that Marge isn't even tired. She ran around a lot more during the game.

c)

Whereas Robert is totally exhausted after playing tennis, Marge isn't even tired in spite of the fact that she ran around a lot more during the game.

d)

Robert is totally exhausted after playing tennis. Whereas Marge isn't even tired in spite of the fact that she ran around a lot more during the game.

87.

EXERCISE 36: Using the words in parentheses, combine the sentences to show relationships between the ideas. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


6. a. Many animals are most vulnerable to predators when they are grazing.

b. Giraffes are most vulnerable when they are drinking.

c. They must spread their legs awkwardly in order to lower their long necks to the water in front of them.

d. It is difficult and time-consuming for them to stand up straight again to escape a predator.

e. Once they are up and running, they are faster than most of their predators.

(while, consequently, however)

a)

Many animals are most vulnerable to predators when they are grazing, giraffes are most vulnerable when they are drinking while they must spread their legs awkwardly in order to lower their long necks to the water in front of them. Consequently, it is difficult and time- consuming for them to stand up straight again to escape a predator. However, once they are up and running, they are faster than most of their predators.

b)

While many animals are most vulnerable to predators when they are grazing, giraffes are most vulnerable when they are drinking. Consequently, they must spread their legs awkwardly in order to lower their long necks to the water in front of them. It is difficult and time- consuming for them to stand up straight again to escape a predator. However, once they are up and running, they are faster than most of their predators.

c)

While many animals are most vulnerable to predators when they are grazing, giraffes are most vulnerable when they are drinking. Consequently, they must spread their legs awkwardly in order to lower their long necks to the water in front of them. However, it is difficult and time- consuming for them to stand up straight again to escape a predator. Once they are up and running, they are faster than most of their predators.

d)

While many animals are most vulnerable to predators when they are grazing, giraffes are most vulnerable when they are drinking. They must spread their legs awkwardly in order to lower their long necks to the water in front of them. Consequently, it is difficult and time- consuming for them to stand up straight again to escape a predator. However, once they are up and running, they are faster than most of their predators.

88.

EXERCISE 36: Using the words in parentheses, combine the sentences to show relationships between the ideas. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


7. a. My boss promised me that I could have two full weeks.

b. It seems that I can't take my vacation after all.

c. I have to train the new personnel this summer.

d. I may not get a vacation in the fall either.

e. I will be angry.

(even though, because, if)

a)

Even though my boss promised me that I could have two full weeks, it seems that I can't take my vacation after all because I have to train the new personnel this summer. I do not get a vacation in the fall either if I will be angry.

b)

Even though my boss promised me that I could have two full weeks, it seems that I can't take my vacation after all because I have to train the new personnel this summer. If I do not get a vacation in the fall either, I will be angry.

c)

Even though my boss promised me that I could have two full weeks because it seems that I can't take my vacation after all. I have to train the new personnel this summer. If I do not get a vacation in the fall either, I will be angry.

d)

Even though my boss promised me that I could have two full weeks because it seems that I can't take my vacation after all. If I have to train the new personnel this summer, I do not get a vacation in the fall either, I will be angry.

89.

EXERCISE 36: Using the words in parentheses, combine the sentences to show relationships between the ideas. Punctuate and capitalize correctly.


8. a. Education, business, and government are all dependent on computers.

b. It is advisable for all students to have basic computer skills.

c. They graduate from high school and enter the work force or college.

d. A course called "Computer Literacy" has recently become a requirement for graduation from Westside High School.

e. Maybe you will want more information about this course.

f. You can call the academic counselor at the high school.

(since, before, therefore, if)

a)

Since education, business, and government are all dependent on computers, it is advisable for all students to have basic computer skills before they graduate from high school and enter the work force or college, a course called "Computer Literacy" has recently become a requirement for graduation from Westside High School. Therefore you want more information about this course if you can call the academic counselor at the high school.

b)

Since education, business, and government are all dependent on computers, it is advisable for all students to have basic computer skills before they graduate from high school and enter the work force or college. Therefore, a course called "Computer Literacy" has recently become a requirement for graduation from Westside High School. You want more information about this course if you can call the academic counselor at the high school.

c)

Since education, business, and government are all dependent on computers, it is advisable for all students to have basic computer skills before they graduate from high school and enter the work force or college. Therefore, a course called "Computer Literacy" has recently become a requirement for graduation from Westside High School. If you want more information about this course, you can call the academic counselor at the high school.

d)

Since education, business, and government are all dependent on computers before it is advisable for all students to have basic computer skills. They graduate from high school and enter the work force or college. Therefore, a course called "Computer Literacy" has recently become a requirement for graduation from Westside High School. If you want more information about this course, you can call the academic counselor at the high school.

90.

EXERCISE 37: Write out the sentences on another piece of paper, completing them with your own words. Some punctuation is given; add other punctuation as necessary.


1. __________ sore throat. Nevertheless, __________.

a)

I woke up this morning with a sore throat. Nevertheless, I went to work because I had to finish an important report.

b)

I wake up this morning with a sore throat. Nevertheless, I went to work because I had to finish an important report.

c)

I woke up this morning with a sore throat. Nevertheless, I go to work because I had to finish an important report.

d)

I woke up this morning with a sore throat. Nevertheless, I had gone to work because I had to finish an important report.

91.

EXERCISE 37: Write out the sentences on another piece of paper, completing them with your own words. Some punctuation is given; add other punctuation as necessary.


2. I __________ . My ___________ , on the other hand, __________.

a)

I hate cats. My sister, on the other hand, prefers dogs.

b)

I love cats. My sister, on the other hand, hates dogs.

c)

I love cats. My sister, on the other hand, prefers dogs.

d)

I scare cats. My sister, on the other hand, prefers dogs.

92.

EXERCISE 37: Write out the sentences on another piece of paper, completing them with your own words. Some punctuation is given; add other punctuation as necessary.


3. When a small, black insect _________, I _______ because __________.

a)

When a small, black insect landed on my arm, I had screamed because it had startled me.

b)

When a small, black insect landed on my arm, I screamed because it startled me.

c)

When a small, black insect landed on my arm, I screamed because it had startled me.

d)

When a small, black insect landed on my arm, I scream because it had startled me.

93.

EXERCISE 37: Write out the sentences on another piece of paper, completing them with your own words. Some punctuation is given; add other punctuation as necessary.


4. I ______ because ______ . However, _________.

a)

I don't eat desserts because I'm watching my weight. However, I had a piece of chocolate cake last night because it was my sister's birthday.

b)

I don't eat desserts because I'm watching my weight. However, I have a piece of chocolate cake last night because it was my sister's birthday.

c)

I don't eat desserts because watching my weight. However, I had a piece of chocolate cake last night because it was my sister's birthday.

d)

I don't eat desserts because watching my weight. However, I had a piece of chocolate cake last night because it is my sister's birthday.

94.

EXERCISE 37: Write out the sentences on another piece of paper, completing them with your own words. Some punctuation is given; add other punctuation as necessary.


5. Even though I told _______ that _______, ________.

a)

Even though I told my supervisor I would finished the report by tomorrow, I really needed another day to do a good job.

b)

Even though I told my supervisor I will finished the report by tomorrow, I really need another day to do a good job.

c)

Even though I told my supervisor I finished the report by tomorrow, I really need another day to do a good job.

d)

Even though I told my supervisor I would finish the report by tomorrow, I really need another day to do a good job.

95.

EXERCISE 37: Write out the sentences on another piece of paper, completing them with your own words. Some punctuation is given; add other punctuation as necessary.


6. According to the newspaper, now that ________ . Therefore, __________.

a)

According to the newspaper, now that the speed limit has been raised, there will be more traffic accidents. Therefore, people will have to drive more carefully than ever before.

b)

According to the newspaper, now that the speed limit has been raised, there will be more traffic accidents. Therefore, people would have driving more carefully than ever before.

c)

According to the newspaper, now that the speed limit has been raised, there will be more traffic accidents. Therefore, people would have to drive more carefully than ever before.

d)

According to the newspaper, now that the speed limit has been raised, there will be more traffic accidents. Therefore, people will have driving more carefully than ever before.

96.

EXERCISE 37: Write out the sentences on another piece of paper, completing them with your own words. Some punctuation is given; add other punctuation as necessary.


7. Since neither the man who ______ nor _______, I __________.

a)

Since neither the man who gave me the information nor the manager is in, I said I will call back another time.

b)

Since neither the man who gave me the information nor the manager is in, I said I would call back another time.

c)

Since neither the man who gave me the information nor the manager was in, I said I will call back another time.

d)

Since neither the man who gave me the information nor the manager was in, I said I would call back another time.

97.

EXERCISE 37: Write out the sentences on another piece of paper, completing them with your own words. Some punctuation is given; add other punctuation as necessary.


8. When people who ________, _______ because __________.

a)

When people who are critical found fault with others, they should try to be more patient because no one was perfect.

b)

When people who are critical finding fault with others, they should try to be more patient because no one was perfect.

c)

When people who are critical find fault with others, they should try to be more patient because no one is perfect.

d)

When people who are critical found fault with others, they should try to be more patient because no one is perfect.

98.

EXERCISE 37: Write out the sentences on another piece of paper, completing them with your own words. Some punctuation is given; add other punctuation as necessary.


9. Since I didn't know whose _________ , I ______.

a)

Since I didn't know whose sweater I had found, I took it to the "Lost and Found" department.

b)

Since I didn't know whose sweater I find, I take it to the "Lost and Found" department.

c)

Since I didn't know whose sweater I found, I took it to the "Lost and Found" department.

d)

Since I didn't know whose sweater I had found, I had taken it to the "Lost and Found" department.

99.

EXERCISE 37: Write out the sentences on another piece of paper, completing them with your own words. Some punctuation is given; add other punctuation as necessary.


10. Even though the book which _________, _________ I __________.

a)

Even though the book which I was reading was overdue, I was keeping it until I had finished reading it.

b)

Even though the book which I was reading was overdue, I kept it until I had finished reading it.

c)

Even though the book which I was reading was overdue, I keep it until I had finished reading it.

d)

Even though the book which I was reading was overdue, I had kept it until I had finished reading it.

100.

EXERCISE 37: Write out the sentences on another piece of paper, completing them with your own words. Some punctuation is given; add other punctuation as necessary.


11. What did the woman who _______ when you _________?

a)

What did the woman who came to the door say when you told her you hadn't been interested in her political views?

b)

What did the woman who came to the door say when you were telling her you weren't interested in her political views?

c)

What did the woman who came to the door say when you told her you weren't interested in her political views?

d)

What did the woman who came to the door say when you tell her you haven't been interested in her political views?

101.

EXERCISE 37: Write out the sentences on another piece of paper, completing them with your own words. Some punctuation is given; add other punctuation as necessary.


12. If what he said _______.

a)

If what he said is true, we can expect more rain soon.

b)

If what he said was true, we can expect more rain soon.

c)

If what he said is true, we could expect more rain soon.

d)

If what he said was true, we can expected more rain soon.

102.

EXERCISE 37: Write out the sentences on another piece of paper, completing them with your own words. Some punctuation is given; add other punctuation as necessary.


13. Because the man who __________.

a)

Because the man who donated his art collection to the museum wished to remain anonymous, his name will not be mentioned in the museum guide.

b)

Because the man who donated his art collection to the museum wishes to remain anonymous, his name would not be mentioned in the museum guide.

c)

Because the man who donated his art collection to the museum wishes to remain anonymous, his name will not be mentioned in the museum guide.

d)

Because the man who donated his art collection to the museum wishes to remain anonymous, his name would not have been mentioned in the museum guide.

103.

EXERCISE 37: Write out the sentences on another piece of paper, completing them with your own words. Some punctuation is given; add other punctuation as necessary.


14. Even though she didn't understand what the man who ________.

a)

Even though she didn't understand what the man who had stopped her on the street wanted, she had tried to be helpful.

b)

Even though she didn't understand what the man who had stopped her on the street wanted, she tried to be helpful.

c)

Even though she didn't understand what the man who stop her on the street wanted, she try to be helpful.

d)

Even though she didn't understand what the man who stopped her on the street wanted, she tried to be helpful.

104.

EXERCISE 37: Write out the sentences on another piece of paper, completing them with your own words. Some punctuation is given; add other punctuation as necessary.


15. Now that all of the students who _________.

a)

Now that all of the students who plan to take the trip have signed up, we could reserve the hotel rooms.

b)

Now that all of the students who plan to take the trip have signed up, we can reserve the hotel rooms.

c)

Now that all of the students who plan to take the trip sign up, we can reserve the hotel rooms.

d)

Now that all of the students who plan to take the trip have signed up, we reserved the hotel rooms.

105.

EXERCISE 37: Write out the sentences on another piece of paper, completing them with your own words. Some punctuation is given; add other punctuation as necessary.


16. Since the restaurant where we __________.

a)

Since the restaurant where we first met has burned down, we would had to celebrate our anniversary somewhere else.

b)

Since the restaurant where we first met has burned down, we will have to celebrate our anniversary somewhere else.

c)

Since the restaurant where we first met burn down, we will have to celebrate our anniversary somewhere else.

d)

Since the restaurant where we first met has burned down, we would have to celebrate our anniversary somewhere else.

106.

EXERCISE 38: These passages are taken from student writing. You are the editor for these students. Rewrite the passages, correcting errors and making whatever revisions in phrasing or vocabulary you feel will help the writers say what they intended to say.


1. We went shopping after ate dinner. But the stores were closed. We had to go back home even we hadn't found what were we looking for.

a)

We went shopping after we ate dinner, but the stores were closed. We had to go back home therefore we hadn't found what we were looking for.

b)

We went shopping after we ate dinner, but the stores were closed. We had to go back home however we hadn't found what we were looking for.

c)

We went shopping after we ate dinner, but the stores were closed. We had to go back home because of we hadn't found what we were looking for.

d)

We went shopping after we ate dinner, but the stores were closed. We had to go back home even though we hadn't found what we were looking for.

107.

EXERCISE 38: These passages are taken from student writing. You are the editor for these students. Rewrite the passages, correcting errors and making whatever revisions in phrasing or vocabulary you feel will help the writers say what they intended to say.


2. I want explain that I know a lot of grammars but is my problem I haven't enough vocabularies.

a)

I want explaining that I know a of grammar, but my problem is that I don't know enough vocabulary.

b)

I want to explain that I know a lot of grammar, but my problem is that I haven't known enough vocabulary.

c)

I want to explain that I know a lot of grammar, but my problem is that I don't know enough vocabulary.

d)

I want to explain that I know a of grammar, but is my problem that I don't know enough vocabulary.

108.

EXERCISE 38: These passages are taken from student writing. You are the editor for these students. Rewrite the passages, correcting errors and making whatever revisions in phrasing or vocabulary you feel will help the writers say what they intended to say.


3. When I got lost in the bus station a kind man helped me, he explained how to read the huge bus schedule on the wall. Took me to the window to buy a ticket and showed me where was my bus, I will always appreciate his kindness.

a)

When I got lost in the bus station, a kind man helped me. He explained how to read the huge bus schedule on the wall, took me to the window to buy a ticket, and showed me where my bus has been. I will always appreciate his kindness.

b)

When I got lost in the bus station, a kind man helped me. He explained how to read the huge bus schedule on the wall, took me to the window to buy a ticket, and showed me where is my bus. I will always appreciate his kindness.

c)

When I got lost in the bus station, a kind man helped me. He explained how to read the huge bus schedule on the wall, took me to the window to buy a ticket, and showed me where my bus is. I will always appreciate his kindness.

d)

When I got lost in the bus station, a kind man helped me. He explained how to read the huge bus schedule on the wall, took me to the window to buy a ticket, and showed me where my bus was. I will always appreciate his kindness.

109.

EXERCISE 38: These passages are taken from student writing. You are the editor for these students. Rewrite the passages, correcting errors and making whatever revisions in phrasing or vocabulary you feel will help the writers say what they intended to say.


4. I had never understand the important of know English language. Until I worked at a large international company.

a)

I had never understood the importance of knowing English until I worked at a large, international company.

b)

no change

c)

I had never understood the important of knowing English until I worked at a large international company.

d)

I had never understood the importance of know English until I worked at a large, international company.

110.

EXERCISE 38: These passages are taken from student writing. You are the editor for these students. Rewrite the passages, correcting errors and making whatever revisions in phrasing or vocabulary you feel will help the writers say what they intended to say.


5. Since I was young my father found an American woman to teach me and my brothers English, but when we move to other town my father wasn't able to find other teacher for other five years.

a)

Since I was young, my father found an American woman to teach my brothers and me English, but when we moved to other town, my father wasn't able to find another teacher for other five years.

b)

When I was young, my father found an American woman to teach my brothers and me English, but when we moved to another town, my father wasn't able to find another teacher for another five years.

c)

When I was young, my father found an American woman to teach my brothers and me English, but when we moved to another town, my father wasn't able to find another teacher for another five years.

d)

Since I was young, my father found an American woman to teach my brothers and me English, but when we moved to other town, my father wasn't able to find another teacher for another five years.

111.

EXERCISE 38: These passages are taken from student writing. You are the editor for these students. Rewrite the passages, correcting errors and making whatever revisions in phrasing or vocabulary you feel will help the writers say what they intended to say.


6. I was surprised to see the room that I was given at the dormitory. Because there aren't any furniture, and dirty.

a)

I was surprised to see the room that I was given on the dormitory because there wasn't any furniture and it was dirty.

b)

no change

c)

I was surprised to see the room that I was given at the dormitory because there wasn't any furniture and it was dirty.

d)

I was surprised to see the room that I was given in the dormitory because there wasn't any furniture and it is dirty.

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EXERCISE 38: These passages are taken from student writing. You are the editor for these students. Rewrite the passages, correcting errors and making whatever revisions in phrasing or vocabulary you feel will help the writers say what they intended to say.


7. When I meet Mr. Lee for the first time, we played ping pong at the student center even though we can't communicate very well, but we had a good time.

a)

When I met Mr. Lee for the first time, we played ping pong at the student center. Even though we could communicate very well, we had a good time.

b)

When I met Mr. Lee for the first time, we played ping pong at the student center. Even though we couldn't communicate very well, we had a good time.

c)

When I met Mr. Lee for the first time, we played ping pong at the student center. Even though we can communicate very well, we had a good time.

d)

no change

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EXERCISE 38: These passages are taken from student writing. You are the editor for these students. Rewrite the passages, correcting errors and making whatever revisions in phrasing or vocabulary you feel will help the writers say what they intended to say.


8. Because the United States is a large and also big country. It means that they're various kinds of people live there and it has a diverse population.

a)

Because the United States is a large and also big country, it had a diverse population.

b)

Because the United States is a large country, it has a diverse population.

c)

Because the United States is a large and big country, it has a diverse population.

d)

Because the United States is a large country, it have a diverse population.

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EXERCISE 38: These passages are taken from student writing. You are the editor for these students. Rewrite the passages, correcting errors and making whatever revisions in phrasing or vocabulary you feel will help the writers say what they intended to say.


9. My grammar class was start at 10:35. When the teacher was coming to class, she returned the last quiz to my classmates and I. After we have had another quiz.

a)

My grammar class was started at 10:35. When the teacher coming to class, she returned the last quiz to my classmates and me. After that, we had another quiz.

b)

My grammar class was started at 10:35. When the teacher came to class, she returned the last quiz to my classmates and me. After we had another quiz.

c)

My grammar class was started at 10:35. When the teacher came to class, she returned the last quiz to my classmates and me. After that, we had another quiz.

d)

My grammar class was started at 10:35. When the teacher came to class, she returns the last quiz to my classmates and me. After we had another quiz.

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EXERCISE 38: These passages are taken from student writing. You are the editor for these students. Rewrite the passages, correcting errors and making whatever revisions in phrasing or vocabulary you feel will help the writers say what they intended to say.


10. If a wife has a work, her husband should share the houseworks with her. If both of them help, the houseworks can be finish much faster.

a)

If a wife has a work, her husband should share the housework with her. If both of them help, the housework could be finished much faster.

b)

If a wife has a work, her husband should sharing the housework with her. If both of them help, the housework can be finished much faster.

c)

If a wife has to work, her husband should share the houseworks with her. If both of them help, the houseworks could be finished much faster.

d)

If a wife has to work, her husband should share the housework with her. If both of them help, the housework can be finished much faster.

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EXERCISE 38: These passages are taken from student writing. You are the editor for these students. Rewrite the passages, correcting errors and making whatever revisions in phrasing or vocabulary you feel will help the writers say what they intended to say.


11. The first time I went skiing. I was afraid to go down the hill. But somewhere from a little corner of my head kept shouting, "Why not! Give it a try. You'll make it!"

a)

The first time I went skiing, I was afraid to go down the hill, but somewhere a little of voice in my head kept shouting, "Why not? Give it a try. You'll make it!"

b)

The first time I went skiing, I was afraid to go down the hill, but somewhere a little corner of voice in my head kept shouting, "Why not? Give it a try. You'll make it!"

c)

The first time I went skiing, I was afraid to go down the hill, but somewhere a little in my head kept shouting, "Why not? Give it a try. You'll make it!"

d)

The first time I went skiing, I was afraid to go down the hill, but somewhere a little corner of voice of my head kept shouting, "Why not? Give it a try. You'll make it!"

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EXERCISE 38: These passages are taken from student writing. You are the editor for these students. Rewrite the passages, correcting errors and making whatever revisions in phrasing or vocabulary you feel will help the writers say what they intended to say.


11. After stand around for ten minutes without moving. Finally, I decided go down that hill.

a)

After was standing around for ten minutes without moving, I finally decided to go down that hill.

b)

After standing around for ten minutes without moving, I finally decided to go down that hill.

c)

After standing around for ten minutes without moving. Finally, I decided to go down that hill.

d)

no change

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EXERCISE 38: These passages are taken from student writing. You are the editor for these students. Rewrite the passages, correcting errors and making whatever revisions in phrasing or vocabulary you feel will help the writers say what they intended to say.


12. This is a story about a man. He had a big garden. One day he was sleeping in his garden.

a)

This is a story about a man whose had a big garden. One day he was sleeping in his garden.

b)

This is a story about a man which had a big garden. One day he was sleeping in his garden.

c)

This is a story about a man who had a big garden. One day he was sleeping in his garden.

d)

This is a story about a man had a big garden. One day he was sleeping in his garden.

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EXERCISE 38: These passages are taken from student writing. You are the editor for these students. Rewrite the passages, correcting errors and making whatever revisions in phrasing or vocabulary you feel will help the writers say what they intended to say.


12. Then he woke up. He ate some fruit. Then he picked some apples and he walked to a small river and he saw a beautiful woman was on the other side.

a)

When he woke up, he ate some fruit, picked some apples, and walked to a small river where he saw a beautiful woman on the other side.

b)

Where he woke up, he ate some fruit, picked some apples, and walked to a small river and where he saw a beautiful woman on the other side.

c)

When he woke up, he ate some fruit, picking some apples, and walking to a small river where he saw a beautiful woman on the other side.

d)

Then he woke up, he ate some fruit, picked some apples, and walked to a small river and where he saw a beautiful woman on the other side.

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EXERCISE 38: These passages are taken from student writing. You are the editor for these students. Rewrite the passages, correcting errors and making whatever revisions in phrasing or vocabulary you feel will help the writers say what they intended to say.


12. And he gave her some apples and then she gave him a loaf of bread. The two of them walked back to the garden.

a)

Then he gave her some apples, and she gave him a loaf of bread. The two of them walked back to the garden.

b)

no change

c)

He gave her some apples, and she gave him a loaf of bread. The two of them walked back to the garden.

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EXERCISE 38: These passages are taken from student writing. You are the editor for these students. Rewrite the passages, correcting errors and making whatever revisions in phrasing or vocabulary you feel will help the writers say what they intended to say.


12. Then some children came and were playing games with him. Everyone was laughing and smiling.

a)

no change

b)

Some children coming and playing games with him. Everyone was laughing and smiling.

c)

Then some children came and played games with him. Everyone was laughing and smiling.

d)

Some children came and played games with him. Everyone was laughing and smiling.

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EXERCISE 38: These passages are taken from student writing. You are the editor for these students. Rewrite the passages, correcting errors and making whatever revisions in phrasing or vocabulary you feel will help the writers say what they intended to say.


12. Then one child destroyed a flower and the man became angry and he said to them, "Get out of here." Then the children left and the beautiful woman left.

a)

But then one child destroyed a flower, the man became angry and said to them, "Get out of here!". So the children left and the beautiful woman left.

b)

But when one child destroyed a flower, the man became angry and said to them, "Get out of here!". So the children and the beautiful woman left.

c)

When one child destroyed a flower, the man became angry and said to them, "Get out of here!". So the children left and the beautiful woman left.

d)

But one child destroyed a flower, the man became angry and said to them, "Get out of here!". Then the children and the beautiful woman left.

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EXERCISE 38: These passages are taken from student writing. You are the editor for these students. Rewrite the passages, correcting errors and making whatever revisions in phrasing or vocabulary you feel will help the writers say what they intended to say.


12. Then the man built a wall around his garden and would not let anyone in. He stayed in his garden all alone for the rest of his life.

a)

no change

b)

Then the man built a wall around his garden and would not let anyone in. Then he stayed in his garden all alone for the rest of his life.

c)

When the man built a wall around his garden and will not let anyone in. He stayed in his garden all alone for the rest of his life.

d)

And the man built a wall around his garden and would not let anyone in and he stayed in his garden all alone for the rest of his life.