sentence structure exercises directions: think about how you would rewrite each sentence to correct...
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Sentence Structure Exercises
Directions: Think about how you would rewrite each sentence to correct all errors.
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1. An actor knows how to memorize his lines and getting
into character.
• An actor knows how to memorize his lines and (how to) get into character.
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2. Tell me where you were, what you were doing, and your reasons for doing it.
• Tell me where you were, what you were doing, and why you were doing it.
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3. Clark's daily exercises include running, swimming, and to lift
weights.
• Clark's daily exercises include running, swimming, and lifting weights.
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4. To donate money to the homeless shelter is helping
people stay warm in the winter.
• To donate money to the homeless shelter is to help people stay warm in the winter.
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5. We followed the path through the forest, over the hill, and we
went across the river.
• We followed the path through the forest, over the hill, and across the river.
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6. The writer was brilliant but a recluse.
• The writer was brilliant but reclusive.
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7. After the party, we want to either go to a movie or the KTV.
• After the party, we want to go to either a movie or the KTV.
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8. She told Jake to take out the trash, to mow the lawn, and be
listening for the phone call.
• She told Jake to take out the trash, to mow the lawn, and to listen for the phone call.
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9. Marcie studied for the test by reviewing her class notes and
she read her textbook.
• Marcie studied for the test by reviewing her class notes and reading her textbook.
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10. It is easier to tell the truth than lying to people you love.
• It is easier to tell the truth than to lie to people you love.
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11. For her birthday, Marsha received a cake, some clothes, and she got a new CD player.
• For her birthday, Marcie received a cake, some clothes, and a new CD player.
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12. Jim wanted to scare us by telling us a ghost story and he
showed us a horror movie.
• Jim wanted to scare us by telling us a ghost story and by showing us a horror movie.
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13. The witness described the suspect as tall, light-skinned,
and with a beard.
• The witness described the suspect as tall, light-skinned, and bearded.
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14. Spending the day with you is better than if we were apart.
• Spending the day with you is better than spending the day apart.
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15. Brian disliked not only playing basketball but also to run
long distances.
• Brian disliked not only playing basketball but also running long distances.
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16. The new house has a large porch, an eat-in kitchen, and the
floors are carpeted.
• The new house has a large porch, an eat-in kitchen, and carpeted floors.
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17. This plan is creative but a risk.
• This plan is creative but risky.
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18. I want neither your sympathy nor do I want your pity.
• I want neither your sympathy nor your pity.
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19. Managing your money well is to be prepared for the future.
• Managing your money well is being prepared for the future.