《写作（一）》作业
I. Directions: Correct the errors in the following sentences and write down the correct sentences in the corresponding space on your answer sheet.
Example:
After seeing an offensive mouthwash ad on television. I resolved never to buy that brand again.
After seeing an offensive mouthwash ad on television, I never resolved to buy that brand again.
1.He failed to pass the examination he was lazy.
2.I pretended to be happy. To stop my mother from worrying.
3.I waited for him, moreover I saved him a seat.
4.The candidate in some elections with charm defeats the one with ideas.
5.While walking in the street, a car hit the old man.
6.I enjoy Beethoven, or I like Bach even better.
7.He had little opportunity for schooling most of study was done by himself at night by the light of a fireplace.
8 No matter how far away from home a person is. He will always try to get home in time for this big dinner.
9. The doctor suggested plenty of food, rest, and exercising.
10. Sometimes the best way is to remain absolutely silent to impress people.
11.Turning to the left suddenly, a pistol pointed at him
12．I enjoy Beethoven, or I like Bach even better.
13.Before you say you love me, I will not marry you.
14.I love my husband, and I can’t stand his mother.
15.Dilapidated and almost an eyesore, Shirley bought the old house to restore it to its original beauty.
16.Having tucked the children into bed, the cat was put out for the night.
17.Financial aid is a growing problem for many college students.
18he picnic will be ruined and it rains tomorrow.
19. He soon realized this fact straightway busied himself about his own affairs without further thought of John.
20. She now develops my ideas more fully and gives enough detail. To make each point convincing.
21. Come to class prepare to take notes and with some questions to ask.
22. As soon as she finished the history exam. Mary began to study for her math quiz.
23. Having walked for the whole day, finally a farmhouse came into view.
II. Sentence Combination:
1.a. The diamond necklace is expensive.
b. It is also a thing of beauty. ( not only … but also )
2.a. More and more universities are creating loan plans to aid middle-income families.
b. Middle-income families are not rich enough to pay rising college cost.
c. Middle-income families are not poor enough to qualify for assistance.( attributive clause & neither … nor…)
3.a. He has strength.
b. The strength is superior.
c. He has ability.
d. The ability is dramatic.
e. The ability is powerful.
f. He has looks.
g. The looks are good