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Jennifermk Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Can you correct my sentences

DRAW A LINE UNDER UNBALANCED PART OF EACH SENTENCE. THEN REWRITE THE UNBALANCED PART SO THAT IT MATCH.




2. Pesky mosquitoes, humidity that is high, and sweltering heat make the summer an unpleasant time for me. (high humidity)



3. I want a job that’s pays high wages, provides a complete benefit package and offering opportunities for promotion. (offers opportunities for promotion)



4. My teenager daughter enjoys shopping for new clothes, to try different cosmetics, and reading beauty magazines.



5. My car needed the brake replaced, the front wheels aligned, and recharging of the battery. (Recharged)



6. I had to correct my paper for fragments, misplaced modifiers, and there were apostrophe mistakes.



7. They did not want a black-and white TV set, but a colour set could not be afforded. (but they could not afford a colour set TV)



8. The neighbourhood group asked the town council to repair the potholes and that a traffic light be installed.



9. Having a headache, my stomach being upset, and a bad case of sunburn did not put me in a good mood for the evening. (Having headaches)



10. The Gray Panther is an organization that not only aids older citizens but also providing information for their families. (Provides)

  
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