 133  13. Every time I try to sneak up on you, the floor creaks/creeks. 14. Please let Ricardo know when you're done with that project so you're not just sitting there idle/idol/idyl. 15. Irregardless/Regardless of Anita's recent illness, she still maintains a positive attitude. 16. Juanita lead/led the policemen to the place where she had parked her car. 17. If you'll give me a knife, I'll pair/pare/pear the apple. 18. Denise isn't known for her patience/patients with children. 19. There's an open market outside of town where merchants can pedal/ peddle their goods. 20. This is the fifth time that Josef has been called to the principal's/ principle's office. Effective Writing Quiz 1 Rewrite these sentences to make them more effective. Your sentences may be different from the answers given in the book. Answers are on page 134. 1. We are no longer able to reconcile; therefore, attorneys will be used to effect the dissolution of our marriage. 2. The weather had adverse impacts on our boat resulting in the necessity to rescue us from the water. 3. The leak in the bottom of the boat was due to poor maintenance on the part of the crew. 4. Our marriage ended in a divorce. 5. The boy was struck in the face by the pie as it flew from the girl's hand. 6. It was not likely that no one would want to claim ownership of the new sports car. 7. There are many ideas that are worth exploring by us at this meeting. 8. Martin could not find time to work, shop, and go for walks with the dogs. 9. Jordan did not believe that Serena had embarrassed him unintentionally. 10. It is a shame that there are so many holidays that go uncelebrated. 11. While singing in the shower, the bar of soap slipped from her hands. 12. Looking back, the dog was following us. 133 |
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