Writing Better English for ESL Learners

(Nora) #1

  1. Marie comes from France, and Juanita comes from Mexico.

  2. This vacation was a very good idea, and I’m glad I came along.


Exercise 1.18Sample phrases are provided.



  1. played till dusk

  2. I still enjoy living here

  3. he hates working with numbers

  4. going to work today was out of the question

  5. the storm appeared to be getting worse

  6. I suggest we stop the project

  7. I’ll continue to try to raise the money

  8. we promise to pay him back soon

  9. the dinosaurs became extinct

  10. the problem is

  11. he ever became our mayor

  12. the fight started

  13. the lights went out

  14. the treasure was buried

  15. the blizzard continues

  16. it’s still hard to trust you

  17. we all can go home

  18. the man pulled a gun from his shirt

  19. you get a promotion

  20. I’ll get paid


Exercise 1.19Sample phrases are provided.



  1. The bear stopped and looked at me

  2. I cared for it every day

  3. Jim waited two hours at the door

  4. She hid under an awning

  5. He bought them dinner

  6. There were no buses running

  7. I often listen to jazz

  8. they can begin their own business

  9. No one understands

  10. I don’t think you know

  11. I don’t have any idea

  12. The report suggested

  13. there was a long line at the front door


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