English Grammar Demystified - A Self Teaching Guide

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Written Practice 4-6



  1. All national elections bring change; the 2008 presidential election was historic
    in bringing an African-American into the White House Oval Offi ce. 2. We kept
    hearing people ask, “Did you vote?” 3. Don’t you think that this was one of the
    most important statements uttered by President-Elect Obama: “I will always be
    honest with you about the challenges we face”? 4. When we went camping last
    summer, we saw a bear. We wanted to scream, “Run!” 5. When we fi nally agreed
    to go (remember my reservations), it was too late in the day. 6. “Wait!” he cried,
    “There’s contamination in there.” 7. Chef Antonia said, “I’ll be back at 6 P.M. to
    serve the main course. Don’t disappoint me!” 8. If you’re really late, you’ll fi nd
    us at 100 Linden St. 9. Address that letter to Newark, NJ. 10. We left a note on
    the door regarding suspending deliveries. (Anyone would understand not to leave
    packages while we were away.)
    Written Practice 4-7

  2. Having a new, sleek sports car is still just a dream. 2. This summer, I’m going
    to paint the house, get estimates for a fence, and lose ten pounds. 3. While I
    waited for the estimator to arrive, I looked at many paint colors. 4. A friend of
    mine, a recent graduate, is working hard to write an excellent résumé. 5. Your job,
    however, will be to fi nish cleaning the basement.
    Written Practice 4-8
    1.... August 15, 2010. 2.... Bend, Oregon. 3.... room,”... 4. Dear Eileen,
    ... job search, so I’ll... My best, 5.... Andy,... batteries, barbecue, and tent.

  3. A detailed, lengthy... 7. March, a month just before real spring,... 8.... was,
    nevertheless, our... 9.... Auden, however, 10.... meeting,
    Written Practice 4-9
    Paragraph 1
    Founded in 1981 as Students Against Driving Drunk, SADD’s focus initially was
    to combat teen deaths due to drinking and driving. SADD has expanded its mis-
    sion and name and now sponsors chapters called Students Against Destructive
    Decisions. SADD now focuses on prevention of all destructive behaviors and atti-
    tudes that are harmful to young people, including underage drinking, substance
    abuse, violence, reckless driving, depression, and suicide. SADD’s unique
    approach involves young people delivering education and prevention programming
    to their peers through school- and community-wide activities and campaigns
    responsive to the needs of their particular locations. Since its formation, SADD
    has spread to all fi fty states, Canada, New Zealand, and many other international
    locations.

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