156 English Grammar Demystifi ed
The complete thought was changed to a simple adjective, hungry. The adverb, obvi-
ously, adds more meaning by describing hungry.
Written Practice 7-1
Balance each of the following sentences.
- The coffee here is delicious, hot, and it’s also inexpensive.
- The lawyer asked his client to tell the truth and if he could provide
evidence. - The rain splashes on the roof and always is soaking the porch.
- Soda is fi lling, full of calories, and eventually it’s fattening.
- My cooking skills are new, limited to simple dishes, and I think sometimes
my choices are boring. - Teaching physicians have several jobs, including doing research, reducing
pain and suffering, and they teach other physicians. - Their decision was to expand the space, buy all new equipment, and then
they would install a new security system. - Add the dry ingredients, the eggs should be whipped, and preheat the oven.
- Whoever leaves the house last should lower the heat, turning off the lights,
and check the stove. - David played classical guitar, jazz guitar, and then he tried rhythm and
blues.