(Solved): HOMEWORK Sheet 1 Name: __________ ...

HOMEWORK Sheet 1 Name: _____________

• Revise the following paragraph so that it includes a list using any method you prefer.
  
  
  The bicyclists were preparing for a lengthy trip. They purchased rear-view mirrors, which they hoped would warn of approaching trucks. For snacks along the way they stockpiled chocolate peanut-butter cups. The daytime soaps were too compelling to give up; therefore, the cyclists purchased battery-operated TV wristwatches.

• Substitute simple alternatives for the following italicized words:

1. We could not ascertain our profits immediately.
2. Rick hypothesized that the decline was seasonal.
3. Please do not perpetuate those ugly rumors.
4. We hope to reciprocate your good deed.
5. You must utilize your best writing talents on this test

• Rectify the following wordy sentences:

1. Despite the fact that our committee will meet in the near future, there are several decisions we must make at this point in time.
2. This is to inform you that it is federal spending that is responsible for increase in the deficit.
3. Due to the fact that Monday is a holiday, the showroom will in all probability be closed.
4. I am writing this letter to let you know that there are no positions that are really open at this time
5. There was an announcement on MTV that stated that Spin Doctors, Nine Inch Nails, and Arrested Development won awards.

• Fix parallelism in the following paragraph:

In order to graduate on time, he will have to take courses in fiancé, marketing, and how to do account management. But in order to pass them, he will have to study hard, go to class, and will probably have to be working fewer hours at his campus job.