Module 1 Evaluation:

Task 1:

A. Rewrite the following sentences to observe a more formal tone.

1. Writing can’t be done effectively if you don’t burn the midnight oil.
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2. Parenting is a 24/7 job.

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3. Watching that romcom gave the audience the feels.

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4. The class is cooking up something big.

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5. Adventure may mean doing something epic.

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B. Substitute the single-word verb for the two-word verb in the following sentences.

6. __________________ Senate set up the Meralco committee.

7. __________________ Mothers cut down spending on rice.
8. __________________ Students come up with a solution.
9. __________________ Students looked into the problem.
10. __________________ The class carried out a research on the frequency of using
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Task 2:

Improve the text below by rewriting it into a more objective, impersonal version. Write your
version on the lines provided.

I believe that incidence of drug overdose has indeed become prevalent nowadays. When
people are faced with difficult problems, I think that they can no longer bear the problem and
that is why they get into drugs. That’s why if you are a psychologist, you should treat your
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Yeah I know it can be very difficult but hey, that’s what you specialized in, right?
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Task 3:

Based on the example given, write a sentence for each of the following expressions that
would make your idea explicit.

1. However
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2. This is due to the

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3. Similarly
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4. In addition
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 5. For example
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Task 4:

Restructure the sentence by using nominalization.

1. The project was implemented to make sure that services are not delayed.
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2. The investigators established a time to determine the chain of events relating to the crime.
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3. The committee imposed a seven-day deadline for the members to submit their requirements.
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4. The artists created a beautiful mural to pay tribute to the survivors of the disaster.
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5. A number of students reported several cases of theft within the area.

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Restructure the sentence by using passivization.

1. The children gave several inputs to improve the operations of the facility.
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2. Nurses conducted workshops for those in far-flung areas on health and sanction.
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3. The company acquired a number of contractors to render service to its customers.
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4. Marketers need to make a quota every month to maintain sustainable growth.

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5. Guitar players constantly practice to ensure fault-free performance.

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