Chapter 7: Style ‘kill Builder 2: Parallelism. Directions: Write a °C" on the line ifthe sentance is correct, Write an “X on the line if ‘here is an error in parallelism. 4 ee era ee a 13. va 15, ‘When he was a ealloge studont, he learned to play tannis, to golf, and swimming. ‘Do not speak out, but raise your hand. ‘To face advorsity, to solve problems, and to overcome difficulties all give one a sense of satisfaction. ‘Wo enjoyed the perfect weather and seeing fords in Norway. Go to Window A, ask for a form, and bring it back to mo. ‘Before he died, he had sold his house, wrote a will, and set up a trust fund. ‘Hor hobbios aro roading, playing tho piano, and gardening. ‘Being a homemaker is as difficult as working in an office. Aftor years of dealing with the public, she dovcloped great charm, wit, and confident. (On their vacation they enjoyed swimming at the beach, walking through the ‘quaint streets, and sitting in the picturesque parks. He could net decide whether to got a job or studying. Although he was quick to criticize, he was slow praising his students. ‘The presidential candidate was a man of intellectual strength, moral charscter, ‘and personal intogrity. ‘The bellhop took my bags to my room, opened the door. and puts them at the foot, of the bed, -Joguing is more vigorous exereise than o play gol138 PART Ill: TOEFL Writing Review Skill Builder 3: Wordiness Directions: Write a °C” on the line if the santence scems correct as written. Writs a “W7 on the line ifthe sentence seoms wordy (to have too many words). , Tho man indieated a nogative rosponso by shaking his hoad. 2 The house will probably be finished in four months. ‘The house on the comer burned down last night. Jane went to the store with the purpese of selecting and purchasing a new dress. 5. Running on fact throagh the stroot, the thiof was apprahended by the polica. 6. My wife and I argued for hours before deciding to send our son to summer camp. 7 Bob saw several pieces of art that were expensive. 8. Jonny received several speeding tickets, 9. The ballerina danced her dances for hours. 10. Professor Blanton, who is the college president, will spoak on this topic. UL. Betty opened the mysterious package cautiously. 12, The saleswoman in the red dress insulted me. 18. Three hours was tho length of time that we found nocessary to drive to ‘New York. 14, ‘Tho Louvre, a world-famous art musoum, is in Paris, France. 45. ‘Tho book was road by me in four hours.Skill Builder 4: Substandard Directions: Write aC’ on the line if the sentonce is correct. Write an “X” en the line if substandard (unacceptable, incorrect) English is used. ‘Most situations turn out all right in the long ran. Gorald explained that the reason he was late was because he had had car trouble. ‘A“leansword” is “a word that has come from another language.” ‘The Smiths bought a kind of a car that gets good mileage. “Parallel” is “whon objects are an equal distance apart at every point.” ‘The vase was made of a sort of material found only in Australia, ‘The children were nowhares to be found ‘Henry took the picture off the wall and put it away. It looked ike a terrible accident, but everyone in the ear was alright. believe the reason he left college was that he ran out of money. |. The Browns ain't coming to the church meting tonight Thope you do net suspicicn that I cheated on the exam. A “knock-out” is “whon a porson is rendered unconscious by a blow.” ‘The man acted so strangely that his family thought ho was mad. Good and bad people can be found answheres in the world. ‘Do you find the United States much different than your country? ‘The pon rolled off of the table and onto the floor. ‘What sort of coat was the customer Ieoking for? ‘When John saw his grades. he felt very mad at his professor. ‘What kind ofa porson could do a thing like this!WORDS OFTEN CONFUSED, GROUP | ‘The following words are often confused: 1. AcceptiExcept Accept is a verb that means “to give a pasitive answer” or “to recaive.” ‘Susan accepted his offer ofa job. (gave a positive answer) ‘The club accepted threo naw members. (reecived) Bxrept as a vord moans *to exeluco” or “to keep cut.” ‘The bors excepted John from their club. (They did not accept him) Ravept is mora commanly used as a proposition, meaning “with the excoption of” Everybody exept Jane went tothe party. (Jane was not a member ofthe rp that went othe party) 2. AdviceiAdvise Toes nek ‘The doctor adored her to quit smoking. vee isa'nian, aparece: 3. All Readyisready All reody isan active phrase meaning “completely ready” We ware al dy to lave a ight dod. Already i an adver of tie meaning “by er before 2 speci time.” ‘They had already left at five o'cock. (by five o'clock) He had olready eaten when | arrived. (before I arrived)Skill Builder 7: Words Often Confused, Group Il Direetions: Write °C” on the lin if the sentence is earrect. Writs an “X" on the line if ‘there is an error in word choice. Do you think that its difficult to learn a forsign language? ‘The modem art picee they chose was plain but bold. ‘The principle fac I would like you to remember concerns the human personality. ‘Are you quite sure you wish to spend that much for one chair? “is wife was formerly married to the Spanish Ambassador, Hor parents aro quito old, but rolatively hoalthful. ‘The young actress was able to ervate the allusion that she was middle-aged. ‘From reading his letter, | inferred that he was having financial problems. ‘Ho put his keys in his coat pocket so that be would not loose them, Can you lot the student continua with this course if ho makes up all missod work? 114, Please loave him find out tho truth by himealf 12, Ido not trust that man; he has absolutely no principles, 13. I most fol off my seat laughing when T saw tho clown chase the bull 414, I think my battery has a loose connection. 15. Aro you trying to infor that I should study more? Bepuepoee eeSkill Builder 8: Words Often Confused, Group Ill Directions: Write a “C” on the line i'the sentence is correct. Weite an “X" on the Line if ‘hore is an orrcr in word choies. 1 ——2 ——s —— 4 ‘Tho whethor is usually nico in Hawaii all yoar round. ‘They're buying « home in the eity next year. ‘We mot two of my father's businoss associates at the dinner. Did you find out whose coming early? Tove to browse in stationary stores. [Rob thinks this matarial is too difficult for irstyoar students. ‘The students left there books on the Noor during the exam, ‘The audience applauded respectively at the end of her spoceh. Dp not send any of these booklets too people who did not put their complete ‘address on the form. Ho parked his car on the streat so that he would not have to pay for parking in ‘the garage.WRONG: Neither the public or private sector of the eeoomy will be soricusly affected by this new regulation. RIGHT: Noithor the public nor private sector of the economy will bo soriously affoctad by this new regulation. WRONG: He rafused to work either in Chicago nor in Detroit. RIGHT: Te refused to work either in Chicago or in Detroit. Skill Builder 9: Corralative Conjunctions Directions: Write a °C” on the line if the sentence is correct. Write an “X" on the line if thore is a correlative conjunction error. ‘Some students can neither write or speak accurately. ‘That smure includes net oly TOE. preparation but alo kahninue of tat taking. ‘They like both living abroad as well as living at home. ‘Tom won not only the 100-yard dash but the broad jump also. He is neither limber nor quick. Either you will attend class regularly or you can expect a low grade. ‘Whother out of necessity or greed, he accepted the bribe. Beth the prosident and the vico-president gavo specches last night. ‘The play was both log, boring, and depressing. ‘He is both deceptive as well as iresponsible.Skill Builder 10: Subject/Verb Agreement Directions: Write a °C" on the lin ifthe sentence is corect. Write an “X" on the line if ‘there is an error in subject-verb agreement. pee e ° ‘There are soveral jobs available. ‘Along the boach was sevoral small boats that had bocn washed ashoro Neither my sisters nor my brother is ready to begin college. ‘The lack of ogi in his arguments never cease to surprise me. ‘Sho was dotormined to study nuclear physics, which was the most difficult ‘course oftored at that schoo. ‘Students who have difficulty with this subject should try to find someone who is, willing to tutor them. ithor her husband or her children is going to bo upsct ne matter what decisien she makes, ‘Betty is ono of the women who is responsible for writing that. ‘My uncle, as well as my father. are going to Canada on business. ‘Tho only ono ef his friends who is upsot with John is Bob,Skill Builder 12: Prepositions (General Use) Directions: Write aC” on the line ifthe sentence is correct. Writa an “X" on the lina if ‘there is an error with the preposition. Peres ees —_w. 2 1B. rs 1. We drove the car into the driveway. They came to visit us with a ear. The movio was roviowed by the eritie. He came to the United States for an education. Did you notice that Bob walks as his father? He opened the door by key. Paula looks nothing like her sister. ‘They purchased the fabric for the yard. Barbara enjoyed working as a bank tollor for one eummor He went to the store for buying a newspaper. | We would like to invite you to our home for dinner on your birthday. Hi did not notice that the log for the chair was broken before he sat down. John went to the store to buy two pounds butier. Would you please bring us some coffee with our meal. They mot at the movies 7-00.Skill Builder 13: Prepositions in Combinations Directions: Pat ‘C” if tho seatonce is correct. Put "X° if thor is an orrar with tho preposition. Did you agree to your father on which ear you should buy? ‘Thoy arrived to Paris sometime early in tho summer Were the students accustomed to leaving early on Fridays? ‘Whether we leave early or late depends about your schedule ‘The doctor objeetad to the patient's leaving the hospital a day early. ‘David was surprised at the amount of time nocessary to fix the car ‘Henry was not very satisfiad with the lab report that he wrote ‘Switzorland ie famous of its boautifal mountains. ‘The soldior showed great courage in the fice of death. ). This home certainly does not compare favorably at our old one. ‘The committee was in favor of increasing his salary. 2. Were you tired with waiting for her to call? Ho did not expoet us to comment ta his newly decorated affico. |. Are you familiar to early American art? Ho spent his life im search for absolute truth.