186 English Grammar Demystifi ed
- Because of the delays we’ve experienced we are no longer using the U.S.
mails hence you will receive our new catalog via e-mail. - When the contaminated water had fi nally drained out of the pool the special
cleaning crew climbed in and began to scrub all surfaces. - As I’ve told you before I’m not perfect nevertheless I never turn down an
opportunity to try something new even if I think I might not succeed. - Eighteenth-century cities were not models of cleanliness furthermore crime
and poverty were rampant while public sanitation was clearly non-existent.
QUIZ
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- The 100-acre Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA, is open to the public;
from March to the end of October. - Whenever he professed his love for her she blushed.
- I planted the fl owering perennial plant; that you gave me.
- Even though I said I wanted to be alone Jimmy insisted on joining me
consequently I hated the movie. - Her husband because he is the opposite of a chauvinist cares deeply about
her career therefore he even writes her résumé for her. - I wore my new black suit, and coat to the interview.
- Itemize all the food in your refrigerator you’ll be amazed at the quantity
and variety of things. - Except for the pots and pans I’ve itemized my entire kitchen.
- Although he had been walked and fed the dog barked loudly for a long time
until fi nally we realized that he was afraid of the dark. - My teenage son should have been studying for exams instead he was outside
playing basketball with his friends.