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0011 Recognize the Use of Standard Writing Conventions
Understand the Standard Use of Verbs
Many sentences can be greatly improved by editing, eliminating some of the words, and assuring that verb tenses are maintained.
An example of a sentence that needs improvement is:
Being that I am only 18, I didn’t considered marriage very seriously.
An improved sentence is:
Since I am only 18, I haven’t considered marriage seriously.
1) Write an improved sentence for the sentence below. Click here when you are finished.
The reason is because I will have my education to complete.
The reason is that I have my education to complete.
2) Write an improved sentence for the sentence below. Click here when you are finished.
When I was only a small boy, my house had burned to the ground.
When I was only a small boy, my house burned to the ground.
3) Write an improved sentence for the sentence below. Click here when you are finished.
Winning the prize is where he must make no mistakes all day.
To win the prize, he must make no mistakes all day.
4) Write an improved sentence for the sentence below. Click here when you are finished.
When a runner wore improper shoes, it causes him to get injured.
Five men drowned yesterday when the boat overturned.
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