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Written Practice 9-2
Rewrite each of the following sentences, using active verbs.
- The price of gas was raised for the second time this week by that gas
station. - A litter of puppies was born recently from which Amelia can choose a pet.
- The spring fl owers are blooming that I planted last month.
- It is believed by many people that global warming will eventually affect
everyone. - Weaknesses were detected by the new automotive equipment.
- A favorite Christmas movie is seen by our family every year.
- Many dogs and cats are offered for adoption by that agency.
- A tall fence will be placed between the Corbett and Balise properties.
- Radar is used by meteorologists to forecast weather.
- New sheets and blankets are needed for all the beds in the house.
Placing Important Information Last
Placing important information last also promotes clarity. You probably recall learn-
ing this in Chapter 8. Here’s another way to think about introducing important ideas