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EXERCISE ON CHAPTERS 17–22 Revising: Clear sentences
Clarify meaning in the following paragraphs by revising sentence fragments, comma
splices, fused sentences, problems with pronoun reference, awkward shifts, misplaced
and dangling modifiers, and mixed and incomplete sentences. Most errors can be
corrected in more than one way.
Many people who are physically challenged. They have accomplished much. Which
proves that they are not “handicapped.” Confined to wheelchairs, successful careers have
been forged by Bob Sampson and Stephen Hawking. Despite Sampson’s muscular
dystrophy, he has earned a law degree he has also worked for United Airlines for more
than thirty years. Stephen Hawking most famous for his book A Brief History of Time.
Unable to speak, Hawking’s voice synthesizer allows him to dictate his books and
conduct public lectures. And teach mathematics classes at Cambridge University.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Ann Adams, and Itzhak Perlman all refused let polio destroy
their lives. Indeed, Roosevelt led the United States during two of the worst periods of its
history as President. The Great Depression and World War II. Reassured by his strong,
firm voice, Roosevelt inspired hope and determination in the American people. Ann
Adams, who was talented in art before polio paralyzed her, knew she had to continue to
be one. Having retrained herself to draw with a pencil grasped in her teeth. She produces
sketches of children and pets. That were turned into greeting cards. The profits from the
cards sustained her. Roosevelt and Adams were stricken with polio when they were
adults; Itzhak Perlman when a child. He was unable to play sports, instead he studied the
violin, now many think he is greater than any violinist in the world.
Like Perlman, many physically challenged individuals turn to the arts. Perhaps the
reason is because the joy of artistic achievement compensates for other pleasures they
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cannot experience. Stevie Wonder, José Feliciano, and Andrea Bocelli all express,
through their music, their souls. Although unable to see physically, their music reveals
truly how well they see. Hearing impairment struck Ludwig van Beethoven and Marlee
Matlin it did not stop them from developing their talents. Already a successful composer,
many of Beethoven’s most powerful pieces were written after he became deaf. Similarly,
Matlin has had excellent acting roles in movies, plays, and television programs, indeed
she won an Oscar for Children of a Lesser God. She encourages others to develop their
ability, and many hearing-impaired actors have been inspired by her.
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Practicing the Usage of Transitions
Name: ______________________
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Practicing the Usage of Transitions
Transition exercise by Steve Gould
Exercise 1
Insert the best alternative
1 Polls show that Tony Blair is the most popular Prime Minister this century.
________________ ,
there are even members of his own party who are uneasy with his approach.
In particular
However
For instance
2 There are some slight variations in temperature, but ________________ 26 to 27ºC
should be expected.
consequently
otherwise
as a rule
3 The two main Channel Islands, ________________ Jersey and Guernsey, are much
closer to France than to England.
for example
namely
in particular
4 It was announced that nurses’ working hours would be increased by 25%.
______________ , even fewer trainee nurses are expected to join the profession.
As a result
So that
Likewise
5 Sales of CDs have experienced a small but steady fall over the past 12 months.
_____________ , vinyl records have seen an increase in their share of the market, up to
1.7%.
Above all
Correspondingly
In contrast
6 The Vice Chancellor explained that in light of the current financial climate and because
of unexpected bad debts, it would be necessary to peg salary levels at their current level
for all grades of staff. ______________ , no-one was getting a pay rise.
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Nevertheless
In other words
Similarly
7 It is clear, therefore, that the situation in Brazil will improve only slowly.
______________ the economic problems being experienced in Japan, the outlook is
slightly more optimistic.
Furthermore
In comparison
With reference to
8 In order to try to reduce car use in the inner cities, the government has announced new
restrictions on company parking spaces and ______________ , a new tax on individual
car use.
as well as
in addition
in the same way
9 Essays must be handed in by the deadline, ______________ they will not be marked.
obviously
otherwise
as a result
10 ______________ it has been shown that fractures can occur at even relatively low
pressures, the use of the material should not be completely discounted.
Nevertheless
Because
Even though
Exercise 2
Transitions By Rory MacLean
Using the following words, complete the article below. Once you have finished, you
can click ‘correct answers’ to check your answers.
According to, But, On the other hand, In contrast, That is because, Although, How ever, For exampl
Up, down … sideways even. The latest crime statistics have something for everyone and
have led to some confusion.
there is not just one set of figures but two.
The recorded crime statistics reflect those offences in the official figures compiled by the
43 police forces in England and Wales.
the British Crime Survey (BCS) is based on interviews with the public. This
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year is the largest sample ever at more than 30,000 people having taken part.
The BCS picks up crimes that may not be reported to the police like low-level assaults
and criminal damage. To further add to the complexity, police forces are beginning to
adopt a new set of standards over the way they record crime.
This, according to the government’s number crunchers, adds a 5% increase to the
recorded crime figures.
These figures also include information on the public perception of crime and police
detection rates which, on the face of it, seem to vary widely.
The government is not making too much of that fact but merely says police officers
should be questioning why detection rates in similar areas should be different.
the recorded crime figures (after subtracting the 5% increase for new reporting
criteria) crime overall has increased by 2%.
, the British Crime Survey says it has fallen by 2%. The line from the
government is that this reflects a stable situation, with crime not increasing after several
years of declining crime figures, in particular 14% down since 1999.
within that overall picture by picking a year in the past, the government has
been able to point to significant declines in certain types of crime.
according to
the British Crime Survey, domestic burglary is down by 39% since 1997.
It also maintains that the chances of being a victim of crime remain at around the lowest
levels since the British Crime Survey came into being in 1981.
, robbery – demanding or taking something with the use or threat of violence has apparently soared by 28% according to the Recorded Crime figures compared with
the previous year. The British Crime survey shows this type of offence at even higher
levels but government statisticians say the comparison is not as fair because of a
relatively small sample the year before.
robbery only represents 2% of total crime, street crime is a politically high
profile issue. More than 40% of street crime happens in London – and it is a crime that
has a strong impact on the victim.
The government believes this rise is fuelled by a combination of teenagers preying on
other young people, thefts of mobile phones on the streets and crime fuelled by the use of
class A drugs like heroin and crack cocaine.
The Metropolitan Police recently released some figures that appeared to show the
government’s street crime initiative, launched in February, is reducing street crime.
Something the government will want to see everywhere else when the next crime figures
are released.
Exercise 3
Imagine these 2 paragraphs are part of a larger essay on Wendy’s. Your job is to:
1. Insert transitional words & phrases within the FIRST PARAGRAPH to make it
more cohesive & less choppy. To do so, you’ll need to determine what kind of
relationships exist between sentences and phrases & choose transitions that are
appropriate. You may change punctuation as needed.
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2. Provide a smooth transition sentence to begin the SECOND PARAGRAPH and
smoothly connect it to the preceding paragraph. “Also” doesn’t cut it. Neither
does the more grammatically correct “In addition…” (Notice the good transition
that opens the 1st paragraph).
In spite of such negative statistics, I will continue to frequent Wendy’s in the
Student Union building. The fries are excellent. They are rarely too greasy. They are
usually fresh and crispy. They aren’t too crispy. The burgers are sizzling hot. The
warmth of the burger is accentuated by the coolness of the mayonnaise & other
condiments. A Frosty makes a good dessert. Dinner at Wendy’s is not healthy. The food
tastes great.
Also, Wendy’s has great service. I particularly appreciate the lightening-fast finger
work of the Wendy’s cashier as he punches students’ orders into the magic box. When
he quickly enters my order, I am confident that he takes his work very seriously.
Likewise, the other Wendy’s employees are professional & courteous. They too
acknowledge the need to work quickly & effectively, and their service reflects such an
understanding.
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Exercise 4: Now. Use what you have learned to complete the proceeding sentences.
Adding:
We have seen the movie twice, _______ now we want to see it again.
_______did my brother break his leg, _______ he _______ bruised his rib.
My friend speaks Korean and English. She _______ speaks Chinese.
Cheating is dishonest. _______ it hinders students from learning.
Students should be on time. _______, they must be prepared.
You must complete this essay by 5 p.m. _______you must do the exercises on page 47.
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Examples:
I have been to many countries. . _______, I have been to Russia, Canada, Mexico, and
Spain.
He often eats strange foods. . _______, he once ate cow brains.
I like to travel. . _______, I enjoy places with old cathedrals.
I love fruit. . _______, I like bananas, pineapple, and berries.
My friend hates skiing for several reasons. . _______is that she dislikes being cold. .
______________that she often falls.
Contrast
Bill earned an A on his essay, . _______Susan got a B.
We wanted to leave at 8:00. . _______, Mike arrived too late.
She hates housecleaning. . _______, she doesn’t mind cooking.
Students should attend class. . _______, they may lose their status.
I am not going out tonight. . _______, I will stay home and watch a video.
Women usually enjoy shopping. . _______, men often dislike it.
Alternative
He knows that he should do his homework, _______he never does it.
I need to wear reading glasses. _______, I hate how I look in them.
I know you don’t like to study. _______, you must pass your exam.
There are many benefits to exercising. _______, you must take some precautions to avoid
injury.
_______the book is difficult to read, it is very interesting.
_______the book is difficult to read, it is very interesting.
_______Kate is good at tennis, she lost the match.
_______Kate’s skill at tennis, she lost the match.
Similarity:
Math was hard for me in high school. _______, it is hard in college.
Houseplants require much care and attention. _______, outdoor plants must be cared for
properly.
Rock climbing takes much practice and skill. _______, learning to write well requires a
great deal of practice.
Result:
Janet passed her exam, _______, she is very happy.
Tim was late. _______, we could not go to the concert.
James is not feeling well. _______, he will not be here today.
The committee voted against the proposal. _______, we must consider another idea.
I forgot that the cake was in the oven. _______, it burned.
Tina lost her keys. _______, she could not drive home.
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Time or Sequence:
_______, I think that she is studying hard.
_______, I believe that she is a bright student.
_______, I know that she has great potential.
_______, I feel that she deserves to win the scholarship.
_______, we should offer her some financial help.
Jeff was working hard to clean the house. _______, his brother was watching television
Condition:
I must study hard, _______I will fail my exam.
_______you are coming _______not, I am still going to Amy’s party.
_______you want to get good grades, _______you must do your homework.
Explaining or Emphasizing:
The bookstore sells cards. , _______, they have the best cards around.
James is , _______the first person I have known who has been to Africa.
He was late to class again. , _______, he didn’t wake up on time.
The plan needed only two things to succeed—, _______, time and money.
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