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g Clearly: Grammar for Editing, 3E
by Janet Lane and Ellen Lange
Table of Contents: Answer Key
SECTION 1
UNIT1 = Verb Tenses... 3
UNIT2 Verb Forms. 7
UNIT3 Modals..... . 10
UNIT4 Conditional Sentences. 13
UNITS Passive Voic : wee 16
UNIT6 Relative, Adverbial, and Noun Clauses. AD
UNIT7 Sentence Structu 24
UNIT8 = Word Order... . 26
UNIT;9) (Connecting Wordet "sree 29
SECTION 2
UNIT 10 Subject-Verb Agreement...
UNIT 11 Articles centre
UNIT 12 Singular and Plural of Nouns.
UNIT 13. Word Choice
UNIT 14. Word Form:
UNIT 15. Prepositions...........cceseeeseeoes
SECTION 3
PARTA Expand Your Vocabulary...
PARTB Achieve an Academic Writing Style
PARTC Avoid Nonidiomatic and Unclear Sentences
PART D_ = Improve Flow of Ideas... -50
PARTE Revise Your Writing..... - 50
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Exercise 1...
Exercise 2.
Exercise 3.
Exercise 4..
Exercise 5..
Exercise 6...
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by Janet Lane and Ellen Lange
Answer Key
SECTION 1
Unit 1
Pre-test: What Do You Already Know?
See page 350 of Writing Clearly, Third Edition for answers to the Pre-test
Practice What You Have Learned (pages 21-25)
Exercise 1 (page 21)
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1. Ihave been interested in physics since high school
2. Having good social skills is essential for my job, and I de.
to take a class in personal communication,
3. Since she was a child, she has liked sports, especially water sports, such as
swimming and waterskiing
4. Mario graduated as a veterinarian in January of last year.
led (OR have decided)
5. Correct
6. First, we went to Italy. Then, we traveled to Austria and Germany. Finally, we
visited Spain,
7. The professor gave an introduction to the course yesterday, the first day of class
8. There are rumors that college tuition will be (OR is going to be) higher next year.
9. Correct
10. In my opinion, voting in elections is very important.
Exercise 2 (page 22)
1. helps
2. is
3. have Jeamed OR am learning OR have been learning
4. plans.
5. goes
6. writes
7. has OR will have OR is going to have
8. will spend OR is going to spend
9. Schedules
10. sets
12, disciplines
13. has completed OR completes
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15. refused
16. had not finished
17. know
18, will make OR am going to make
Exercise 3 (page 23)
1. read
2. am writing
3. have heard
4, graduated
5. fulfilled
6. am working
7. will complete OR am completing OR will have completed
8. am looking for OR have been looking for
9. will need OR will be needing OR am going to need
10, have visited
find
12. enclose OR am enclosing OR have enclosed
Exercise 4 (page 24)
Option A
Thave a positive attitude toward writing in English. When I first came to the United
States, I was very confused about using English, a new and strange language. But as time
‘went by, my feeling toward the language began to change. I forced myself to write even
though it was hard at first. I wrote a lot, and I became more confident each time I wrote.
Now, although I am more confident about writing, I still have many problems to
overcome. I find that writing takes a great deal of time, and one has to be patient and
disciplined in order to be good at it. At times, 1 am (OR have been) frustrated and
impatient with my writing. In fact, sometimes I sit for hours and cannot write even a
word, Nevertheless, despite my frustration and long hours of work, I tend to have a
positive attitude toward writing in English. Even though English js not my native
language, I have found that I simply like to write,
Option B
Thave a positive attitude toward writing in English. When I first came to the United
States, Iwas very confused about using English, a new and strange language. But as time
has gone by, my feeling toward the language has begun to change. I have forced OR
force myself to write even though it was hard at first. Ihave written (OR write) alot, and
Thave become (OR become OR am becoming) more confident each time I write. (The
rest of the paragraph remains the same as Option A.)
Exercise 5 (page 24)
Children of immigrants who do not speak English often function more like adults
than children. As a child of immigrant parents myself, [ have often had to act as an adult.
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Copyright © Heinle, a Part of Cengage Learning. All rights reservediny family arrived here five years ago, I have taken (OR have been taking)
care of them in many ways. I have had to pay the rent, the utilities, the telephone, and any
other bills. I have translated (OR translate) letters from English to Vietnamese for the
whole family. When a family member is sick (OR has been), I have gone (OR go) along,
to the doctor to explain the problem and to translate the doctor’s suggestions. I believe it
has been good for me to do all these things because it has prepared (OR prepares OR is
preparing) me for what I will face when Tam living on my own, Having adult
responsibilities has given (OR gives OR is giving) me the chance to understand what the
world is like outside of my home. It provides me with hands-on training and has been
beneficial for me.
Exercise 6 (page 26)
Luckily for me, at the very end of my first semester here at college, my grades
changed for the better. My Chemistry 1A class last semester is one example. At the start
of the semester, I did not understand the materials or the problems. I was confused when I
read and tried to solve problems. Even though I did the homework and went to all the
laboratory sessions, my understanding did not seem to improve. In fact, on my first and
second tests, I received a D and an F. After receiving those two grades, I started to realize
that had to change the way I was studying. I decided to put myself on a strict schedule
and to go to the library every day after dinner. I continued to follow this plan until the
end of the semester. Even now, I still cannot believe how well I did on my final. 1
received a B on the final and a C for the semester. This is what I think happened: When I
reviewed all the materials systematically, 1 was able to understand principles of chemistry
that I did not understand before.
Post-test: What Do You Know Now? (page 26-28)
A (page 26)
T 1. Myhigh schoo! teacher has used the same textbook for algebra since 2009,
1 2. When they begin taking a Chinese language class, many students are nervous
about learning the writing system
3. Correct
4, It seems very cold in the classroom, and most students are wearing jackets,
5. World War I lasted from 1914-1918.
6.
7. The instructor had written (OR was writing) the grammar exam last Friday when
she suddenly realized she had forgotten to teach a particular point.
8. Correct
9. Ina recent article, Lawrence Thomas, a teacher in Kansas, says that he never
votes. He also says that he is against paying taxes,
1 10. Yesterday we celebrated Thanksgiving, and most of us ate turkey; many of us also
ate pumpkin pie.
ye
so
B (page 26)
Lob
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C (page 27)
1. In 1849, many people came to Northern California to hunt for gold. They soon
found that looking for it was hard and dangerous work. Many then decided to open up
businesses to sell equipment and supplies to the miners. Some became very wealthy
because they had struck gold above ground,
2. Although there are many different routes to obtaining an education, going to
college is not the only path. In her article, “Where Learning Takes Place,” retired
English professor Patricia Harrelson shares her philosophy that attending college is,
not the only means of getting an education. Harrelson sees self-directed learning as,
learning that does not occur in a classroom. She lists such activities as cooking,
gardening, and parenting as self-directed education, Although Harrelson views self-
directed learning as something that cannot be achieved in a formal college setting, it
is my belief that self-directed learning and traditional college learning can be
combined.
D (page 27)
Finals week is a time of great pressure for college students. In many courses, a big
percentage of the final grade is based on the final exam, and the final itself covers an entire
semester of material taught. Also, all final exams are taken during just one week. Some
students study for three or four, maybe even five, finals during finals week. This can really
be exhausting, especially for first-year students who are experiencing finals week for the first
time. What students find the most difficult of all is to have two final exams on the same day.
Last quarter was my first experience of finals week. I had never thought that I would ever
spend so much time studying. In fact, the night before my math final, I slept for only two
hours. I stayed up all night trying to memorize all of the equations for the final. After the
math final, I came home and went straight to bed. I think having a week of no classes before
finals week would ease the pressure and help students perform better because they would
have more time to study.
E (page 28)
1. has borrowed OR has been borrowing
2. came
3. spoke OR were speaking
4, began
5. has become
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Copyright © Heinle, a Part of Cengage Learning. All rights reserved,Unit 2
Pre-test: What Do You Already Know?
See page 350 of Writing Clearly, Third Edition for answers to the Pre-test
Practice What You Have Learned (pages 48-52)
Exercise 1 (page 48)
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satatsa
1. Ihave lived in the United States for two years,
2. By exercising on a regular basis, an athlete can maintain muscle flexibility and
strength.
My instructor is not pleased OR was not pleased with my lack of participation in
4. Correct
5. Scientists are currently trying to find a cure for AIDS.
izabeth has decided to postpone taking her driving test until next month
7. Correct
8. Skipping breakfast is not good for one’s health
9 Correct
10. The government is greatly concemed about the high inflation rate
Exercise 2 (page 49)
Answers will vary. Possible answers follow, with the correct verb form in parentheses at
the end of the sentence,
1. avoided talking to my friend last night because Iam angry at him. (gerund)
2. Many students prefer to study (OR prefer studying) late at night rather than during
the day. (infinitive or gerund)
3. By talking to each other, we can work out our problems. (gerund)
4, These boxes are too heavy for me. Could you help me move (OR to move) them?
(base form or infinitive)
‘The coach encouraged the team to practice regularly and (to) maintain a positive
attitude. (infinitive)
6. One of my goals is to become (OR becoming) a good swimmer. (infinitive or
gerund)
7. Many employees dislike commuting. (gerund)
8. Gardening is one of my hobbies. (gerund)
9, [consider myself good at cooking and baking. (gerund)
10. A colleague let me borrow his notes when I was not able to attend the seminar.
(base form)
U1. It is easy to travel (OR traveling) to the southern part of the country by train.
(infinitive or gerund)
Exercise 3 (page 50)
1. to walk OR walking
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Copyright © Heinle, a Part of Cengage Learning. Al rights reserved2. to relax
3. enjoy OR to enjoy
4. relax OR to relax
5. walking OR to walk
6. to-continue
Exercise 4 (page 50)
Answers will vary. Possible answers follow:
1. The residents in the area are concerned about the new shopping center that is
going to be built in their neighborhood.
2. San Francisco is located in northern California.
3. Our favorite restaurant is closed tonight
Exercise 5 (page 51)
1. Mathias is thrilled to have completed his bachelor's degree and to have found a
job immediately.
2. A bystander claimed to have witnessed the accident that occurred last night
3. The Smiths are happy to have moved to a new and bigger house.
4. To have swum ten miles was a great accomplishment for Janice.
5. I would have loved to have seen Bill Clinton speak when he was president of the
United States.
Exercise 6 (page 51)
Tam writing to apply for your internship position, | am very interested in this
position. I am a graduate student in the master’s degree program in the Department of
Biological and Agricultural Engineering. This department has a good reputation for
its high level of research and the high quality of its students. I am majoring in food
engineering, and my research project deals with nuclear magnetic resonance imaging
(NMRI) to study (OR for studying) bruises in apples. I have taken NMRI classes,
read many papers about NMRI, and done a variety of experiments using this
technique. I hope to expand my practical experience in this area by getting this
internship with your company.
Thave included my résumé for your review. I hope to hear from you soon.
Exercise 7 (page 52)
It takes a great deal of courage for a person to leave his or her family and start life
all over again in another country. The person must not only face many changes alone
but also separate from friends and rely on phone calls and e-mail messages as a
means of sharing thoughts. The new environment and the new setting make even the
bravest individual feel scared as he or she encounters many sudden changes and
undergoes many kinds of struggles in a short period of time. Despite these
difficulties, going abroad has many benefits, for it gives a person the chance to see
the world, to face new challenges, to make new friends, and to gain more knowledge
about people and places. Before I came to the United States, I had many expectations.
Tthought that life in this country would be similar to life in my country. However,
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States is entirely different from what I had expected,
Post-test: What Do You Know Now? (page 53-54)
A (p
Base form: finish
Infinitive: to finish
Gerund: finishing
Present participle: finishing
Past participle: finished
B (page 53)
T 1, Atschool, English is spoken all around 1
T 2, Entomologists are concerned with insects
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3. Economists try to understand the economy and prevent any crisis from happening.
4. Correct
5. A study that is being conducted at a well-known university aims to ex
effects of Tai Chi on the elderly
C 6, Correct
7. [believe that coming to the U.S. to study will broaden my life
8. Being ate
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1 hhing assistant is the most difficult challenge I have ever faced.
© 9% Correct
1 10, People living in some cities in California feel earthquakes more than people in
other cities.
C (page 54)
The service at our university's bookstore continues to be poor. To begin with, the
manager has not learned to hire the right number of clerks. Every semester during
registration and the first week of classes, a lot of students are trying to buy their books,
but the manager only schedules three or four clerks to check out customers. Unless you
enjoy standing in a long line for hours, you should avoid going to the bookstore at this
time. However, after a couple of weeks, when the initial rush is over, the manager will
start to hire more clerks. Of course, because they are not busy, they waste a lot of time by
standing around and talking to each other. As a result, asking the clerks to help you is
never easy.
D (page 54)
1. asking
2. speaking
3. experienced
4. tocash
5. telling
6. feel
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Pre-test: What Do You Already Know?
See page 350 of Writing Clearly, Third Edition for answers to the Pre-test.
Practice What You Have Learned (pages 70-75)
Exercise 1 (page 70)
1. Bob might have been joking about his decision to quit school.
2, Lian could have been finished by 3:00 Pm this afternoon (OR yesterday).
3. When he was on the track team, Max could run a mile in 4 minutes, 30 seconds.
4, Jill must have been full after eating at that restaurant,
5. Because Lydia needs to get a good grade on her chemistry exam, she had to study
this evening (OR last evening).
6. I should have exercised regularly to get into (OR to have gotten into) shape for
the backpacking trip.
7. You ought to have sent your roommate's parents a thank-you card when you got
home.
8. My supervisor must have been sick since she did not attend the office party this
afternoon (OR last night).
9, Mary may not have had time to call her parents tonight (OR last night).
10, My roommate had to do the shopping this week (OR last week)
Exercise 2 (page 71)
1. In most states, drivers must carry proof of car insurance. (necessity, present)
2. Analyzing your data in a different way may give you better results. (possibility,
present or future)
3. You must be tired after working at the office for ten straight hours. (assumption,
present)
Tom is looking for someone who can translate a document from Japanese to
English. (ability, present or future)
5. The study could have a considerable impact on the field of molecular biology.
(possibility, present or future)
6. When I was young, I could speak French, but Ihave forgotten most of it. (ability,
past)
7, What a beautiful new sports car! It must have cost a lot of money. (assumption,
past)
| should not have spent so much time on the proposal because now I am behind on
other important tasks. (advisability after the fact, past)
9. Both of these factors may be important in explaining the recurrence of the disease.
(possibility, present or future)
10, Students can request a book either in person or online. (option, present or future
OR ability, present or future)
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Copyright © Heinle, a Part of Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.Exercise 3 (page 72)
1. She must have left early
2. It might rain. (OR may rain OR could rain)
had to go to Chicago.
J send (OR ought to send) her a thank-you note.
4.
5. Our supervisor might allow (OR may allow OR could allow) us to leave early,
6. ‘The house must have cost a lot of money.
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9.
. I should hav him to help.
When I was young, I could play the piano.
My roommate could have washed the dishes last night
10. We can camp out (OR could camp out) on our way to the Grand Canyon.
Exercise 4 (page 73)
11. My brother must hi
1 2. My brother could have called me while I was at the library. (possibility)
1 3. My brother may call late tonight. (possibility)
1 4. [did not have time to stop at the store because I
finish my work. (necessity)
Correct
I got a speeding ticket! I should not have been driving over the speed limit on the
freeway. (advisability after the fact)
© 7. Correct
C 8. Correct
forgotten to call me. (assumption)
\d fo stay late at the office to
Exercise 5 (page 73)
Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona is a paradise for nature lovers and
outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors will be awed by the fabulous view of the canyon—its
vast depth and beautifully colored walls, The National Park Headquarters and Visitor
Center is at the South Rim where visitors can pick up information about the park,
Visitors who have only a little time to spend can view the canyon from either the
North Rim or the South Rim. People who have more time may want to see more of
the Grand Canyon than just the North or South Rim. Such visitors can drive along
parts of the rim or hike down into the canyon on various trails. In fact, hikers can
walk or ride a mule all the way to the bottom of the canyon to the Colorado River.
However, hikers must be sure to drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, as the
weather can be extremely hot and dry. At the bottom, hikers can stay at either
Phantom Ranch, which consists of cabins or dormitories, or at an adjacent
campground. Pethaps the best way to see the canyon, however, is to float down the
Colorado River either on a rubber raft or ina wooden dory. Seeing the canyon from
this perspective is spectacular, but people who are afraid of white water should not
take this trip since some of the Colorado River rapids are among the largest in the
world. For most visitors, a trip to the Grand Canyon should be a truly unforgettable
experience.
1. will be awed: shows future tense (passive voice)
2. can pick up: shows an option/opportunity
uu
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de: shows an option/opportunity
be: shows a necessity
can be: shows a possibility
can Stay: shows an option/opportunity
should not take: shows advisability
should be: shows expectation
Exercise 6 (page 75)
1. should have waited
wld have started
3. should have proofread
4, could have added
5. had to stay up
Post-test: What Do You Know Now? (page 76-77)
A (page 76)
Col. Correct
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2. The students standing outside the library looked upset. The library door must have
been locked.
3. [did very poorly on my chemistry test yesterday. I realize that I should have
studied more before taking it.
4. She must have forgotten our meeting yesterday because she never showed up.
5. Zhang Wei is not in class. He could have overslept and missed the bus.
B (page 76)
1. Students must complete all of their essays to pass the class.
2. Mike can complete all his classes for graduation next semester.
3. I should have bought a present for my brother's birthday, but I forgot.
4. I should pass this class if I do well on the final exam.
5. My parents informed me that I must (OR have to) do better in school this,
semester.
6. I would rather go to a movie than eat out.
C (page 77)
1. had to live
2, must have waited
3. must have thought
4. could have adjusted
5. approached
6. could not think (OR was not able to think)
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1. had to fulfill
2. should take
3. ha
4. ied
5. might (OR may, OR could) take
Unit 4
Pre-test: What Do You Already Know?
See pages 350 - 351 of Writing Clearly. Third Edition for answers to the Pre-test.
Practice What You Have Learned (page 93-98)
Exercise 1 (page 93)
1. ano. b. yes, when she has enough money ¢, future
2. ano b.no . present
3. ano b. yes ¢. past
Exercise 2 (page 94)
L._ present
2. future
present
4. past
5. past / present (past cause / present result)
6. past
Exercise 3 (page 94)
1 1, If Thad a car, I would not ask my friends to take me shopping.
1 2. If Margaret had slept more, she would not have had trouble staying awake during
the chemistry lecture yesterday.
C 3. Correct
4. If go to Los Angeles next week, [ will see all my friends.
1 5. If Peter went to the bookstore later today, he could buy two notebooks for the
price of one. (OR: If Peter goes to the bookstore later today, he can buy two
notebooks for the price of one.)
I 6. If Edith had not had to tum in her paper today, she would have skipped class.
1 7. Ifthe weather was nice, Marcella always took a walk after dinner. (OR: If the
weather is nice, Marcella always takes a walk after dinner.)
1 8 If Icould find a ride home this weekend, I would give my parents a surprise visit.
C 9% Correct
C 10. Correct
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Copyright © Heinle, a Part of Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.Exercise 4 (page 95)
If the city had expanded the parking space downtown, we would not have had to
park so far away from the movie theater.
When my roommate snores (OR is snoring) loudly, I cannot sleep.
Some celebrities get depressed if their names do not appear (OR have not
appeared) in the news.
If we had not had to take an exam on the conditional, we might not have learned
it
Maya will not pass (OR might not pass; OR cannot pass) her driving test unless
she calms down.
If it were winter, all these trees would be covered with snow.
Had it not rained, the farmers would have lost (OR would lose) all their crops.
If the airplane had not had a mechanical problem, we would probably
arrived (OR would probably be arriving) in Tucson by now.
‘We would be lying (OR would have been lying OR could be lying OR
been lying) on the beach in Mexico right now if we had been able to get our visas
on time.
10. 1 would try to find more opportunities to speak English if I were you,
Exercise 5 (page 96)
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2
4,
talked
had not stayed
would have felt
do not make
Exercise 6 (page 97)
Answers will vary. Possible answers follow.
1
If Jennifer did not have to be in class right now, she could help me wash the
dishes.
[would have gotten to class earlier if the bus had not come late.
If Thad gotten enough sleep last night, I would not be so tired right now.
I would complain about this class if were not learning anything.
If Vincent has time later, he will stop by our house to say hello.
If Thad had time during the weekend, I would have played tennis.
If Thad a little extra money, I would buy a suede jacket.
If students are given too much to lear, they end up learning very litle.
If the tuition were lowered, some students would not have to take out loans.
10. Even if we could have raised the money to buy George a gift, we would not have
bought him a gift for his bit 1¢ had told us “no
Exercise 7 (page 98)
Answers will var
1
2.
3.
Possible answers follow.
If Thave a problem, I usually share (OR will usually share) it with my best friend.
If today were Saturday, I would probably be at work right now.
If I were given the chance to make the decision again, I would definitely attend.
the same school
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Copyright © Heinle, a Part of Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.Exercise 8 (page 98)
Option A
Last year, [ived in a dormitory on campus. It was, unfortunately, always noisy. If
had I would certainly have had more time to study for my classes,
and I would have eaten better food. On the other hand, I would have made fewer
friends last year. For next year, I have decided 1 want to live off campus in an
apartment. Soon I will have to start thinking about choosing a roommate and getting
apastment. I would prefer to live with my best friend, Joan, However, if I picked
my best friend, I would have no one to tum to when my roommate and Ihave an
argument. On the other hand, if I decided to live with one of my new friends from the
dorm, then I would hurt Joan’s feelings. Perhaps, when I talk to Joan next week, we
will figure out together what to do.
Option 8
However, if I pick my best friend, 1 will have no one to turn to when my
roommate and I have an argument. On the other hand, if I decide to live with one of
n, then I will hurt Joan’s feelings.
Post-test: What Do You Know Now? (page 99-101)
A (page 99)
1 1. If I studied in the evening, I learned much faster. (OR: If I study in the evening I
Jearn much faster.)
1 2. It must be later than we thought if the library is already closed,
3. Iwill continue my studies if I receive a scholarship.
1 4, If Lwere attending a university in Korea, I would be seeing (OR would see) my
family more often.
I$. If Mike could find his safety glasses, he would start the experiment. (OR: If Mike
can find his safety glasses, he will start the experiment.)
C 6. Correct
C 7. Correct
7 8 If Jean turned her research paper in on time, she would receive full credit. (OR: If
Jean had turned her research paper in on time, she would have received full
credit.)
B (page 99)
Answers will vary. Possible answers follow.
1. If my roommate forgets to lock the door, she is not being responsible for our
safety.
2. Ifa grammar exam tests only the hardest rules, it is not a realistic exam.
3. When a hurricane is forecast, residents in the area are supposed to take
precautions.
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Copyright © Heinle, a Part of Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.C (page 100)
Answers will vary, Possible answers follow
Ifthe students could vote on whether to take a test of not, they would probably
say, “Let's take it next week.”
2. If Max had a better apartment, he would invite his friends for dinner.
3. If Francis bought a brand-new car, he would be paying it off for a long time.
D (page 100)
Answers will vary. Possible answers follow
1. If the teacher had come to class early, we could have asked her some questions.
2. If my roommate had not eaten all the food, L would not have gone out to eat
3. Had the instructor given the assignment next week instead of today, we could
have had more time to finish the reading.
E (page 100)
Answers will vary. Possible answers follow:
1. If students had worked harder on improving their English while they were still i
high school, they could have avoided taking extra classes in college.
2. If students take the review class offered before a midterm, they usually, on
average, score five points higher on the exam.
3. Many students will be on the waiting list for advanced calculus unless more
sections are opened up.
4, Janice felt that she would have passed the writing test last spring if she had eaten
breakfast the moming of the exam.
F (page 101)
Yesterday we had our last midterm in Psychology 1A before the final exam. It
was a difficult exam. The teacher told us that if we studied all the chapters, the exam
would be easy. However, it was extraordinarily difficult, for it tested us on what we
did not know rather than on what we did know. I honestly feel, in looking back, that
even if I had studied more, I would not have done any better on the test. My friend
thinks that if she had had more time, she would have done better. She insists that i
she plans her time better, she will do well on the final exam, which is in two weeks. If
the last midterm were not (OR had not been) so difficult, I would believe her.
However, based on that exam, I think that even if I study the chapters and have plenty
of time, I will pass, but I will not get an A. In fact, I think that if I studied for a whole
year, I still would not get an A on that exam.
Unit 5
Pre-test: What Do You Already Know?
See page 351 of Writing Clearly, Third Edition for answers to the Pre-test.
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Exercise 1 (page 114)
1. are invited
2, are being accepted
3. was cancelled
4. has been sent
8. had been arrested
6. will be taken care of
7. will have been washed
8. to be laid off; to have been completed
9. being charged; Having been accepted
10. might be changed; might have been delivered
LL. could be postponed
12. Being applauded; Having won
Exercise 2 (page 116)
1. Credit cards are accepted by most restaurants.
2. The bookstore torn do
3. The teacher expects the assignment to be done before cl
4. cannot be made passive
The program was interrupted by the reporter for a special bulletin on the
approaching storm.
6. By the time I get home, the mail will have been delivered.
7. cannot be made passive
8 Dr. Robertson's book has been published by the university press.
9. If the meeting location cannot be changed, the mecting date should be
rescheduled.
10. Although six people had been invited for dinner, only three came.
11. I would have taken advantage of the field trip if it had been announced earlier by
the instructor.
12, Tom's foot must have been broken in the accident as he is wearing a cast.
Exercise 3 (page 117)
1. We are constantly being asked (OR have constantly been asked OR were
constantly being asked) by the government for more taxes.
2. My conversation with her was (OR is) conducted in Vietnamese.
3. Are you sure that the bakery still exists?
4. Juan has the honor of having been awarded the prize for the best attendance.
5. A solid friendship was created (OR has been created) between them because of
their common interest in soccer.
My fear about speaking English in public contributed (OR was contributing OR
has contributed) to my shyness.
7. This English class is offered (OR was offered) only to nonnative speakers.
8. When the announcement was being made (OR was made), some students were
not there,
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Exercise 4 (page 118)
Although riding the train has been negatively labeled as nostalgic in our car
dependent society and many trains have long ceased to exist, a short commuter train
n be a unique trip into the past—and a beautiful ride. On a recent short train
trip, Iwas thrilled by the variety of bird life in the salt marsh the train passed through
In fact, the train was virtually ignored by the stately white egrets, shiny red-winged
blackbirds, and plump mallard ducks. As we moved out of the marsh and glided along
the water's edge, we were greeted by fishermen out to try their luck for the day.
Farther from shore lay the oil tankers, and behind them, in the distance, the bay was
decorated with white sails. As we approached the city, | wondered whether there was
anything left to be seen. To my surprise, I found myself looking into people's
backyards, catching glimpses of downtown streets, and, best of all, being treated to a
Panoramic view of the highway. There cars were creeping along, bumper to bumper,
while out on the tracks, we peacefully glided by, rocking gently on the rails. [like to
think that as our whistle tooted, it may have been heard by a driver out there who
wished he or she were riding on the train.
Post-test: What Do You Know Now? (page 118-121)
‘A (page 118)
1. Hurricane Katrina js viewed by many Americans as one of the worst natural
disasters in the history of the United States,
2, Today is July 4", All over the United States, the holiday is being celebrated with
parades and fireworks,
3. Next week, flu shots will be given at the clinic. { recommend that you get one.
4. By next week, all of the popular classes will have been filled
5, My roommate was assigned to a study group by her professor, but she has never
attended it
6. When I went home last weekend, I was surprised to see that a new house was
being built on my street.
7. Ithas been pointed out that writing clearly is important in all academic
disciplines.
8. During high school, she had been introduced to several computer programming
languages and that has helped her greatly in college.
9. My professor hopes to be recognized as a prominent researcher in genetics after
her next publication comes out.
10. Being named the most valuable player on his soccer team was a great honor for
my brother.
B (page 120)
1. New scientific discoveries are often announced in Science magazine.
2. The discovery of a new kind of eye cell has recently been announced.
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Science.
The body's internal clock
no change
Now scientists have a new way of understanding how light is interpreted by the
nervous system.
7. These cells ate currently being studied in mice and researchers expect to find
similar cells in humans,
Scientists expect the new information to be applied to disorders such as jet lag.
ay be controlled by these eye cells
C (page 120)
1. His attitude towards doing homework
2. Correct
3. Tom is telling the truth, That is exactly what happened.
4. The new building was designed and ed two years ago,
Correct
rns (OR &¢ od) his parents.
o
(page 121)
1. stressed
finished
7. exists
Unit 6
Pre-tests A, B, C, D: What Do You Already Know?
See pages 351-352 of Writing Clearly, Third Edition for answers to the Pre-test.
Practice What You Have Learned (pages 145-152)
Part A
Exercise 1 (page 145)
1. Mark thanked the tutor who (OR that) had worked with him for the whole
semester.
2. Dr. Ruiz is the professor whose economies course I am planning to take next
semester.
3. The person with whom I share a locker is over there.
4. The backpack that (OR which) is on the chair is mine.
5. New York is a city whose residents tend to be always in a rush.
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1. Phonetics is a branch of linguistics that (OR which) f
languages,
2. Mark knows the artist whose painting received first prize in the art show.
3. The people whom we were waiting for (OR that we were waiting for; OR for
1omn_ we were waiting) were late
he borrowed a bicycle whose tires were slightly flat. (OR §
bicycle the tires of which were slightly flat.)
5. Today, Michael plans to do the recording that (OR which) he was unable to do
last week.
6. The student who (OR that) was asked to give a speech at the graduation ceremony
got the highest grades in the class. (OR The student who /OR that got the highest
grades in the class was asked to give a speech at the graduation ceremony.
ome bike riders who (OR that) do not stop at stop signs may be given either a
warning or a ticket.
mn the sounds of
1e borrowed a
Exercise 3 (page 147)
11. The person with whom I went to the movies fell asleep during the film,
2. A student who plagiarizes on a paper will get an F on the paper and possibly the
whole course for which he wrote the paper (OR which (that) he wrote the paper
fi
C 3 Correct
1 4. Iwrote a thank-you note to the people whose home I visited over the holidays.
1S. The instructor who (OR that) teaches that course is very well organized.
PartB
Exercise 4 (page 147)
1. The day when / after I received my first midterm back in math, | decided that I
had to improve my study habits so that I would not fail the class.
2. One of the reasons I feel I did poorly, even though / although I had studied, was
that my roommates had a big, noisy party the night before the exam when /while I
‘was in my room trying to prepare for it.
3. Unfortunately, I joined them. However, after / as soon as (OR when) the party
was over, I tried to study but I really needed more time than Thad,
4. The serious students did very well, whereas / although my friends and I, who had
partied too much, placed way below the average on the exam,
5. Because / Whereas the final exam counts for 50 percent of the grade and I have
only a C average so far, I think I will have to move into the library so that I can
stay away from parties.
Exercise 5 (page 148)
1. When my parents buy me a car, I will not have to ask for rides from my friends.
2. Beverly did not ask her tutor for help, although she neede
3. Even though I like to watch television, bet I only watch the news and my favorite
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news and my favorite game show during the week.)
4. She cannot get good grades because / if / as long as she does not study (OR u
she studies)
ver since / Since I have been attending college, I have become more
independent.
6. My car often breaks down when I really need i
7. After Roger has cleaned his apartment, he will go pl
tennis.
Part ¢
Exercise 6 (page 148)
Answers will vary. Possible answers follow
1. The doctor suggested that the tired student take a vacation.
2, The instructor observed that many students were falling asleep.
I did not understand what the assignment was,
4, Peter's teacher recommended that he keep studying French,
It is obvious to everyone that the building needs handicapped access.
6. (The fact) that some students cannot afford to buy their textbooks bothers me.
7. The department requires that all take a writing course.
8. The committee does not know whether it will vote on the issue tomorrow or not
9. The researcher explained that the test had been properly carried out
10. The news reporter stated that there was severe weather in sevei
states
Exercise 7 (page 149)
11. We-were disappointed that the potluck dinner was already over. (OR The f
the potluck dinner was already over disappointed us.)
1 2. The school requires that every student take 15 credits each semester.
C 3. Correct
1 4, What you are doing is not my business.
1 5. The fact that (OR That) the magicians did so many tricks amazed the audience.
(OR The audience was amazed that the magicians did so many tricks.)
1 6, Mr. Smith's manager knows he is one of the best workers, (OR Mr. Smith’s
manager knows him as one of the best workers.)
1 7, The young mother worries that her child may / will get lost.
C 8. Correct
1 9, The students had no idea what the answer was (OR whether the answer was
rect oF not}
1 10. The study group could not determine what the answer was.
Part D
Exercise 8 (page 150)
1. Some couples who / that are childless have made a decision not to have children.
2. However, I personally have a hard time understanding people who / that choose to
live without children.
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4. Because [have always wanted children, it would be hard for me to view a career
as being more important than having a family
5. Although I do not want many children, I certainly hope to have one or two of my
own, (OR: I do not want many children, but I certainly hope to have one or two of
my own.)
6. [recommend that everyone who wants to have (OR should have) children.
Exercise 9 (page 151)
Answers will vary. Possible answers follow.
1. Mark is currently taking chemistry, even though it is not a requirement for his
major.
2. Because her grandfather is in a nursing care facility and often gets lonely, she
tries to visit him at least once a week.
3. Her skis, which she just bought this season, are bright yellow with a purple
design.
4. When he gets very stressed out at work, Jackson sometimes asks for a day off to
calm down
5. London is a very old city, and this fact attracts many visitors. (OR The fact that
London is a very old city attracts many visitors.)
Post-Test: What Do You Know Now? (page 152-155)
A (page 152)
1. On our campus, the student recreation center is the place where students like to go
to work out.
2. The reason that (OR why) I was late to class was that I missed the bus.
‘The group whom (OR that) I worked with on our project met for six hours
straight,
4. The student whom (OR that) I borrowed the practice test from got an A on the
midterm, and I only got a B.
5. The author whose novel we chose to read in our book club will be visiting our
town next month.
6. Former President Bill Clinton, who served for two terms, became active in
humanitarian issues.
‘There are certain majors that (OR which) are more popular than others.
‘The professor has set new office hours for the times when (OR at which) we can
g0 to get help with assignments.
ex
B (page 153)
1, When more Americans can speak Chinese, we will be more international.
2. Many high school students are studying foreign languages because they can see
the benefit of doing so. (Note: no comma preceding because)
Although many immigrants would like to learn English, but it is difficult for them
to do so if they are working seven days a week
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5. Because it is hard for older adults to learn a new language, they often prefer to
speak their first language.
6. Because of he wants to get a better job, my neighbor, Mr. Chan, is going to adult
school to learn English,
C (page 153)
1. wonder what the instructor will cover in the next lecture.
2. The store manager said that she would give me a refund for my defective ink
cartridge.
The pharmacist advises that Steven take the medicine with a glass of water.
4. The teacher could not find what he was looking for.
5. We cannot forget about the fact that we have to attend Sheila's going-away party.
OR: We cannot forget that we have to attend Sheila's going-away party.
D (page 154)
When my roommate called, my mother could not understand wha
because she talked so fast.
2. Where he lives in the mountains is a very beautiful, quiet place.
3. Itis common knowledge that good students like to get good grades.
4. Even though he did so poorly on his presentation, the student did want to know
what he could do to improve.
5. Carl never thinks about how (OR when) he will pay his bills.
6. Some teachers are convinced that students never study.
7. His roommate is uncertain about whether to go home or stay in town over the
holidays,
8. [tis necessary that we decide very soon when to work on our team project.
9. That Einstein was considered a genius has never been questioned.
10. My mechanic recommends that I change the oil in my car more often.
she was saying
E (page 154)
that
z What
3. For example
4. before
5. that / which
6 ay
7. Because
8. when
9. even though
10. that
11. which
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Copyright © Heinle, a Part of Cengage Learning. All rights reserved,Pre-test: What Do You Already Know?
See page 352 of Writing Clearly, Third Edition for answers to the Pre-test.
Practice What You Have Learned (pages 169-172)
Exercise 1 (page 169)
1 1, Molecular genetics is a field that is progressing very quickly.
1 2. Students should be proud, instead of embarrassed, to know their native langua
13. She wonders whether studying so hard is worth it, (OR: She wonders whethe
worth it to study so hard.)
1 4. Engineering 101 is the course that I spend the least time on.
5. Room 100 Smith Hall is one of the largest classrooms on my campus; it can hold
around 500 students.
1 6. As they grow up, many children develop attitudes they will later have as adults.
© 7. Correct
1 8. Astronauts need to be prepared for every obstacle that they could encounter in
space. (OR: Astronauts need to be prepared for every obstacle that could be
encountered in space.)
9. When she has time, Kim likes to take bike rides, read novels, and visit her friends,
1 10. The office is well equipped and has a lot of antique furniture. (OR: The office,
which is well equipped, has a lot of antique furniture.)
111, Putting up beautiful art has made me feel more relaxed in my office. (OR: By
putting up beautiful art, [feel more relaxed in my office.)
Exercise 2 (page 170)
J 1. That Jack arrived late and that he was not prepared angered his supervisor.
1 2. That is Dr. Wood, my thesis advisor, who chairs the Chemistry Department. (OR:
That is Dr. Wood, my thesis advisor and chair of the Chemistry Department.)
C 3. Correct
1 4, His job involves washing lab equipment, setting up experiments, and
recording data,
1 5. Sitting in a coffee shop and searching the Internet is one of my favorite evening
activities.
1 6. Ispent the day in San Francisco walking on the Golden Gate Bridge, visiting
Chinatown, and doing many other things.
Exercise 3 (page 171)
Answers will vary. Possible answers follow.
1. Three things I enjoy doing in my free time are reading, cooking, and playing
tennis,
2. We are looking for the following characteristics in a job applicant: honesty,
intelligence, and a good work ethic.
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village of Whale Bay, and the alk
4, Below are some ways to avoid feeling homesick in a new environment
© Stay active
© Make new
* Joinaclib
friends
Exercise 4 (page 172)
Note that there is usually more than one way to correct a sentence boundary problem.
Possible answers follow
1. The most useful class I took was statistics, but it was very challenging for me.
(OR: The most useful class [ took was statistics, although it was very challenging,
for me.)
2. Thus far, school is more fun than work; however, I find the studies quite hard.
3. Correct
4. Chicago is such an interesting city, and I love going there. (OR: Chicago is such
an interesting city that I love going there.)
5. Another reason why some people do not exercise regularly is simply a lack of
time.
Post-test: What Do You Know Now? (pages 173-175)
A (page 173)
1. My teacher, who uses computers, she asks the students to tell her about new
grammar resources they have discovered on the Internet.
2. My teacher is older, but she has a lot of energy and experience.
3. Asfor The class in advanced physics is going very well. (OR: As for the class in
advanced physics, it is going very well.)
4. By Having the students come in for conferences is helping them learn individually
and work on specific problems in their writing,
$. The grammar that will be covered on the grammar exam is as follows: sentence
structure, finding the eorreet verb tense, verb form, dependent clauses, modals,
and reviewing conditional sentences.
6. My grandparents they like to visit us often.
7. How to solve that problem is not clear to me.
8. The best formula for success in college is to study hard, find a study group, and
exercise.
9. When students first get to college, it is a difficult adjustment because high school
is so different.
10. As Many new students find out after their first tests that they must study harder
than before. (OR: As many students find out after their first tests, that they must
study harder than before.)
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1. The we:
2, Eating, watching the football gam
Thanksgiving Day
3. My sister Susan works harder than any person | know.
4. Memorizing the formulas will help me pass the chemistry exam.
§. Getting good grades is a must in today's competitive world.
her and the time of year determine which route we take.
and talking a lot added up to a wonderful
C (page 174)
Answers will vary. Possible answers follow.
ro 1, Intercultural marriages are becoming more common; however, very traditional
people still think that they will not work
Jrag 2, Even though it is summer, we are still experiencing cold nights.
¢s 3. Atthe end of a semester, students usually feel very stressed; what is worrying
them is all the work they have to complete before final exams
¢s 4, Ibis going to snow tonight; drivers need to be very cautious on the highways.
frag 8. Although we have talked about this problem many times before, we still have not
figured out a solution to
ro 6. My mother would dedicate time to studying grammar and making vocabulary lists
as a way to learn new vocabulary in English; however, all this work did not help
her that much because she really needed to go out and speak English in public.
D (page 175)
Answers will vary. Possible answers follow.
1. The four courses I am taking this quarter are chemistry, English composition
calculus, and Spanish,
2. I get really nervous when I think about what I have to study this week and how
little time [have to do it all
3. Next week, when I do not have any midterms, I am going to read a book, go out
to anice restaurant, and take a bike ride.
4. The two universities which my sister is thinking of applying to are Brown and
Stanford.
Unit 8
Pre-test: What Do You Already Know?
See page 352 of Writing Clearly, Third Edition for answers to the Pre-test.
Practice What You Have Learned (pages 191-194)
Exercise 1 (page 191)
1. Ido not really know what this issue ig all about.
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. Thave already been accepted to the university 1
|. The only concer I have is how much it will cost the students to pay the rent
|. Correct
Correct
Toms is planning to have a surprise birthday party for Luis.
Thave not gotten my term paper back even though I handed it in a week ago,
am going to buy my father a beautiful green silk tie for his birthday.
Bill often goes swimming in the evening to get regular exercise. (OR: In the
evening, Bill often goes swimming to get regular exercise.
10. The professor comes to class on time every day.
eenaween
Exercise 2 (page 193)
Answers will vary. Possible answers follow.
1. The professor said he doesn't know when he will get the papers corrected.
2. Your term paper does not cover how the project was carried ou
3. Lam sorry but I did not understand what the announcer
4. Could you please tell me where the nearest grocery store is’
$. [tis not clear whether the s r game has beer led. (or not)
Exercise 3 (page 193)
Correct word order is shown in italics
You can learn vocabulary in your English classes and from your textbooks.
However, you may not be taking advantage of some handy reference tools that you
‘can use to build up your vocabulary. Have you ever thought, for instance, what a
‘great teacher the supermarket can be? If you think about it, everything is labeled with
pictures or signs, making it easy for you to connect with the produet the words (the
words with the product). The window on the chocolate chips package lets you see the
chips, and there is a picture of tomatoes diced (diced tomatoes) on a can. Besides, if
you are still not sure about what is a product, (what a product is) you can ask another
customer (in the store) to help you, and you will be practicing your communication
skills. Have you ever thought, too, about how helpful newspaper, magazine, or
Internet ads can be? Just consider, for example, what about pizzas you can learn
(what you can learn about pizzas). You can find ads for different styles of pizzas and
also learn just how many different kinds of crusts are there (there are). Many pizza
places have in their ads helpful pictures (helpful pictures in their ads), and you can
also learn some interesting slogans, too, such as “Fastest wheels west of the
Rockies!" or “Only Chicago-style pizza in Montana!” Instead of throwing away those
catalogs that to your mailbox come (that come to your mailbox) ot ignoring them.
online, have you ever thought what a useful resource they can be for words? Catalogs
have excellent pictures with detailed descriptions of their products. For example, you
could learn what is a frost-free refrigerator (what a frost-free refrigerator is) or what
are the names of different golf clubs (what the names of different golf clubs are). As
for clothes, you could learn names exotic (exotic names) for colors and see the color
itself illustrated. So, the next time you complain about not knowing enough
vocabulary, get out of the house and go to the supermarket, or if on staying home you
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click on your Internet browser and get busy!
Post-test: What Do You Know Now? (pages 194-196)
A
B
1
c
1
~ata
(page 194)
1. Learning to manage time is often a challenge for first-year students
2. Itis always a difficult decision for students to decide whether or not to take a job.
3. Some stores have been generous than others this year in giving discounts to
students.
4, Last year the professor gave out a special assignment for extra credit
(OR: Last year the professor gave out a special assignment to the clas
credit.)
5. That new red sports car belongs to one of the richest families in town.
6. Although most people would like peace, war still exists in this world,
7. When I get behind in my reading assignments, I sometimes get very nervous.
for extra
(page 194)
1. The judge explained how the winners of the prize were selected.
2 Correct
3. In the middle of the lecture, some students could not figure out what the
professor was trying to explain.
4. The teaching assistant announced when the deadline for the paper was.
5. We still do not know when the test will be.
(page 195)
1. Yesterday morning we decided to go to the movies tonight.
2 Correct
3. Yesterday we found an abandoned bicycle in the yard, which we reported to the
police.
4, We are planning to go home tomorrow for the weekend. (OR: We are planning to
go home for the weekend tomorrow.)
5. Correct
(page 195)
Ib.
2a,
3a.
4b.
Sa,
E (page 196)
Thope you are enjoying the nice weather this weekend. I am writing you about the
volunteer position I spoke to you about earlier this week.
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Copyright © Heinle, a Part of Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.Yesterday, I received a phone call from the volunteer coordinator. She said that she
would soon be sending you a referen
thes er that I spoke to you about earlier. | would appreciate your
filling it out as s je because I cannot be accepted into the program until
all my references have sent in their forms.
orm to fill out for the volunteer position in
Thank you for all your help. I look forward to starting my volunteer work soon.
Unit 9
Pre-test: What do you already know?
See page 353 of Writing Clearly, Third Edition for answers to the Pre-test.
Practice What You Have Learned (pages 211-213)
Exercise 1 (page 211)
Answers will vary for some of the sentences. Possible answers follow.
I
a
I
I
I
c
I
1. My sister is an accountant, so she is very busy during tax time,
2. Correct
3. He did not want to go to chemistry laboratory, but he went anyway.
4. Although a car is expensive to maintain, I need one to commute to work. (OR: A
car is expensive to maintain, but T need one to commute to work.)
5. Not only did Ann dislike the color of my dress but also she did not like its style
6. Correct
7. Correct
8 [went to the bank, for I did not have any money.
Exercise 2 (page 211)
‘Answers will vary. Possible answers follow.
1. Last night I slept for eight hours; however, the night before I only slept four
hours.
2. Something must be happening downtown, for [ have seen two ambulances go
there.
3. The classroom is cold today; moreover, itis dirty because it was not cleaned last.
night.
4, My neighbor always helps me rake leaves in the fall, and I help her shovel snow
in the winter.
Exercise 3 (page 213)
Today's modem airport resembles a city in itself, for (coordinating
conjunction/gives a reason) it offers many services to travelers. First, (Transitional
word/time relationship or order) like all cities, it offers food. If you want to purchase
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Copyright © Heinle, a Part of Cengage Learning. All rights reservedsomething to eat quickly, coffee shops and (coordinating conjunction/adds
information) snack bars are everywhere, along with numerous fast-food restaurants
usually around a food court, For just a quick energy booster, you can grab, for
example, (transitional phrase/illustrates) your favorite candy bar, a bag of chips, or
(coordinating conjunction/gives a choice or option)a package of nuts from one of the
many small shops, which offer magazines, newspapers, books, gifts, and
(coordinating conjunction/adds information) toiletries as well. In addition,
(Transitional phrase/adds information) there is even a growing trend towards having
gourmet restaurants in airports. Second, (Transitional word/time relationship or
order) like any city, the modem airport offers entertainment. Most airports are wired
so you can browse the Internet. Television areas still exist and (coordinating
conjunction/adds information) people also can spend their time reading in seating
areas. Moreover, (Transitional word/adds information) some airports now have art
exhibits. Of course, you can always entertain yourself the old-fashioned way just by
watching people. Third, (Transitional word/time relationship or order) many airports
offer shopping. Some airports have outlets for major-brand stores or (coordinating
conjunction/gives a choice or option) shops dedicated to selling an array of local
products, such as smoked fish, maple syrup, or special cheeses. If you still run out of
things to do, you can get a manicure, have a massage, charge your telephone, or
(coordinating conjunction/gives a choice or option) rent a DWD. Keeping all these
activities in mind, we can safely say, therefore, (transitional word/shows a result) that
in modern airports, waiting for a flight no longer needs to be boring because an
airport is often a city within a city.
Exercise 4 (page 213)
1. but
2. First of all
3. For instance / As an example
4. Moreover
5. second,
6. As an example, / For instance
7. Therefore
8. However
Post-test: What Do You Know Now? (pages 214-215)
A (page 214)
1. The shoes | ordered by mail did not fit, so I sent them back
2 Correct
‘My mother takes language classes on Fridays and exercise classes on Mondays.
4. My friends intended to vote yesterday; however, they forgot.
5. Because she likes animals, my sister wants to have a pet.
6. Thanksgiving is a holiday for visiting relatives. Also, it is a time for eating
traditional food, for example, turkey and mashed potatoes and gravy.
C 7. Correct
SQ
2
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Copyright © Heinle, a Part of Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.1 8. Mira likes her cousin Jennifer very much; therefore, she visits her as often as she
can
1 9. Many students like to take trips during vacations; however, that takes time and
money.
1 10. The price of gas is high; therefore, I will not drive my car that much this month.
B (page 214)
1. Even though
2. imaddition
3. However
4. for example
5. of
6. butalso
7. Infact
8. In the future
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Unit 10
Pre-test: What Do You Already Know?
See page 353 of Writing Clearly, Third Edition for answers to the Pre-test
Practice What You Have Learned (pages 229-232)
Exercise 1 (page 229)
11. A good presenter is aware of his or her audience and
C2 Correct
3. Matthew, who is in second grade, already knows how to read and write
4. Correct
Having good computer skills is requi
6 ‘The number of hybrid cars we see on freeways has increased
7. Brainstorming helps a writer to gather ideas and avoid writer's block.
8. There are several stages in the writing process, including prewriting, writing a
draft, and revising.
Because of the drought, there js not enough water for all the farmers who need it.
C 10. Correct
eye contact
ed for many jobs today.
sae
°
Exercise 2 (page 230)
B
Exercise 3 (page 231)
April 15 is a well-known date in the United States. By this date every year,
everyone who works must file his or her income tax forms with both the federal and
state governments. Completing these forms is no easy task. First, a person needs to
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