Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Contextual Grammar: Further Exercise on Parallelism

FLE 133 CONTEXTUAL GRAMMAR
FURTHER EXERCISE ON PARALLELISM

1.      We must either raise revenues or it will be necessary to reduce expenses.
Answer: We must either raise revenues or reduce expenses.

2.      Stoics deny the importance of such things as wealth, good looks, and having a good reputation.
Answer: Stoics deny the importance of such things as wealth, good looks, and a good reputation.


3.      In his farewell address to the army, the general praised his soldiers for their unsurpassed courage and gave thanks because of their devotion.
Answer: In his farewell address to the army, the general praised his soldiers for their unsurpassed courage and thanked them for their devotion.


4.      The crowd that had gathered outside the court was loud and they were angry.
Answer: The crowd that had gathered outside the court was loud and angry.


5.      The police have a duty to serve the community, safeguard lives and property, protect the innocent against deception, and they must respect the constitutional rights of all.
Answer: The police have a duty to serve the community, safeguard lives and property, protect the innocent against deception, and respect the constitutional rights of all.


6.      Sir Humphry Davy, the celebrated English chemist, was an excellent literary critic as well as being a great scientist.
Answer: Sir Humphry Davy, the celebrated English chemist, was an excellent literary critic as well as a great scientist.


7.      The Johnsons were cheerful and knowledgeable traveling companions, and behaved generously.
Answer: The Johnsons were cheerful, knowledgeable, and generous traveling companions.


8.      The delegates spent the day arguing with one another rather than work together to find common solutions.
Answer: The delegates spent the day arguing with one another rather than working together to find common solutions.


9.      My sister's promotion means that she will be moving to another state and take the children with her.
Answer: My sister's promotion means that she will be moving to another state and taking the children with her.


10.  A company is not only responsible to its shareholders but also customers and employees as well.
Answer: A company is responsible not only to its shareholders but also to its customers and employees.


11.  Examples of aerobic exercises are distance running, swimming, cycling, and long walks.
Answer: Examples of aerobic exercises are distance running, swimming, cycling, and walking.


12.  Consuming too much of a fat-soluble vitamin can be as harmful as not to consume enough.
Answer: Consuming too much of a fat-soluble vitamin can be as harmful as not consuming enough.


13.  The gyrocompass not only points to true north at all times, it is unaffected by external magnetic fields.
Answer: The gyrocompass not only points to true north at all times but is unaffected by external magnetic fields.


14.  Everything that could make a sound either was removed or taped down.
Answer: Everything that could make a sound was either removed or taped down.


15.  If you hire a contractor to make home improvements, follow these recommendations:
·         Find out if the contractor belongs to a trade association.
·         Obtain estimates in writing.
·         The contractor should provide references.
·         The contractor must be insured.
·         Avoid contractors who ask for cash to dodge paying taxes.

16.  The new instructor was both enthusiastic and she was demanding.
Answer: The new instructor was both enthusiastic and demanding.


17.  Annie's dress was old, faded, and it had wrinkles.
Answer: Annie's dress was old, faded, and wrinkled.


18.  By the time she was two, the child was not only active but also she was well coordinated.
Answer: By the time she was two, the child was not only active but also well coordinated.


19.  It is a truism that to give is more rewarding than getting.
Answer: It is a truism that to give is more rewarding than to get.


20.  A battery powered by aluminum is simple to design, clean to run, and it is inexpensive to produce.
Answer: A battery powered by aluminum is simple to design, clean to run and inexpensive to produce.

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