INSTRUCTIONS: Combine the two simple sentences into one complex sentence, following directions carefully. Make corrections above the sentences. Combine the two simple sentences by using the connecting word "after." Use a comma only if the dependent clause comes at the beginning of the sentence. The doctor had both back and heart surgery. He decided to retire
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After the doctor had both back and heart surgery, he decided to retire.
The doctor decided to retire after he had both back and heart surgery.
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Each sentence contains a blank. Choose the form of the verb (A or B) that correctly completes the sentence. Both of the boys _____ their hands are clean
a. insists b. insist
Write the appropriate identification in each blank: P—good parallel structure; NP—nonparallel structure. Mr. James's resignation was as much a tragedy for the company as it was victorious for him
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INSTRUCTIONS: Study each sentence below and decide if it is a simple fact (F) or a suitable topic sentence (TS). _____ Dr. Bauer is an outstanding dermatologist
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Underline the demonstrative pronoun errors in each of the following sentences.
1. I like McDonald’s hamburgers better than those ones at Burger King. 2. I think that there is one of the best films ever. 3. He believes that these here CDs should be played on the radio. 4. Emma decided that them are interesting books. 5. Those ones are not as good cookies as these ones are.