CHAPTER 9 Style and Clarity^205
Written Practice 9-14
In each of the following sentences, fi nd misplaced words and descriptive phrases,
unnecessary words, and illogical statements, and correct the errors.
- At the end of the season, the team, it gave a party for its supporters.
- The reason I bought this TV was because it was on sale.
- At that point in time, I couldn’t afford one.
- All of the new graduates who graduated from the citizenship class met at
the school for an awards ceremony. - Since I despise that band’s kind of music, I attend their concerts frequently.
- My favorite part of the afternoon was when we went through the bead
museum. - After signing the bill, the pen was given to one of the senators.
- Complicated computer problems are solved by quite precise corrections.
- The voters on the desk completed registration forms.
- The applicant’s present status is perfect for our needs.