Samantha Ferraro

TECM 2700.008
HW 4
1-6a, 6c Page 204-206
1. a) The engineering staff attempted to complete the project.
b) When we complete the new building, 20 new businesses can relocate downtown.
c) Landowners nearby have threatened our company because unauthorized employees use this
lot and leave trash and mud in the streets.
d) We must either redesign or recall the product.
e) By working together, we will finish the new product by the deadline.
f) We must turn in our application by the deadline.
2. a) The board of directors approved the merit raises.
b) All members must pay dues within 90 days.
c) You need to notify us when you know the shipment date.
d) Hotel guests can park on-site.
e) We accomplished reduction in the size of the deficit.
f) The new employee completed ethics training.
3. a) We provided support for the three candidates from our district who ran for president, vice-
president, and senator.
b) We expected to begin the interview at 10:00 am.
c) The detectives conducted an investigation of the burglary that occurred this morning.
d) You must pay the fine within 15 days or the police may issue a warrant for your arrest.
e) The team considered the results of the usability tests.
f) On May 16
th
, we will conduct a test of the new evacuation procedures to ensure the safety of
all visitors and employees.
4. a) According to the press release, the outcome of the election changed because of some
unfortunate comments about the city manager.
b) However, business owners in the downtown district are suing the developer for faulty
foundations and poor street drainage.
c) When the temperature drops below 20 degrees Celsius, water pipes in the older
condominiums may freeze and burst.
d) Inside your muscles there are tiny filaments called myosin and actin.
e) Muscles break down creatine phosphate,
f) In your cornea is scratched by dirt, epithelial cells will slide over the cornea and patch the
injury.
5. a) Because the clerk could not help us with the equipment, we had to delay repairing the
laptop until tomorrow.
b) The team was not able to prepare a satisfactory report because they did not have sufficient
time to complete the project.
c) We intend to begin the project when the equipment arrives.
d) The accounting department needs to reinvestigate the employees travel expenses before
reimbursement from the company can be provided.
e) However, our budget for the new year will increase from opening an international branch.
f) Located in Germany, China, Canada, and Brazil, our international sales offices have
increased by 15%.
g) The number of infants killed has decreased because of the redesigned car seats.
h) You can access updated information to our account on our site in five business days.
i) According to the press release, the water quality reports will be ready next month after the
staff has received the test results from the Department of Health.
6. a) Almost everyone has had the unpleasant experience of a mosquito bite. An allergic reaction
to the mosquito bits saliva causes severe skin irritation such as red bumps and itching.
Transmission of certain serious diseases, such as malaria, dengue fever, and several forms of
encephalitis are a more serious consequence. Mosquitoes carry diseases that afflict humans as
well as transmit several diseases and parasites susceptible to dogs and horses. All of the almost
200 species of mosquitoes in the US live in specific habitats, exhibit unique behaviors, and bite
different types of animals. Despite these differences, all mosquitoes share some common traits,
such as a four-stage life cycle. Female mosquitoes lay their eggs directly on the surface of
stagnant water, in a depression, or on the edge of a container where rainwater may collect and
flood the eggs after she obtains a blood meal (male mosquitoes do not bite). Mosquito larvae, or
wigglers, emerge when the eggs hatch. The larvae feed and develop into the third stage of the
life cycle, called pupae, or tumblers, while living in the water. The pupae also live in the water,
but no longer feed. Finally, the mosquitoes emerge from their pupae case and the water, ready to
bite as fully developed adults.
c) Insect repellants are available in various forms and concentrations. Aerosol and spray
products are intended for skin applications as well as for treating clothing. Direct skin
application is enabled by liquid, cream, lotion, spray, and stick products. Where exposure to
insects is minimal, products with a low concentration of the active ingredient may be appropriate.
For highly infested areas, or with insect species that are more difficult to repel, a higher
concentration of the active ingredient may be useful. Consider nonchemical ways to deter biting
insects- screens, netting, long-sleeves, and slacks, where appropriate.