GFW 5 - Sentence Unity - Grammar PDF

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GFW 5 – Sentence Unity Sentence Unity A. Review “Unity” on pp.468-469 of your textbook (8th ed.) (Imprecise Writing, Mixed Constructions, and Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers). For those of you with the 9th ed., review “Unity” on pp.352-354. B. Do “Sentence Unity” (#28-32) on p.472 of your textbook (8th ed.). For those of you with the 9th ed., do “Sentence Unity” (#1-3) on p.356. C. Go to this website for some more practice on dangling modifiers. (There’s also an exercise on parallel structure) https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar/syntax-conventions-of-standardenglish/dangling-modifiers-and-parallel-structure/v/dangling-modifiers-syntax-khan-academy

D. Correct the following sentences that contain dangling modifiers. 1. Detail-oriented and punctual, David’s report arrived on time. 2. Having felt there was no other option, his resignation was given. 3. To improve his chances, strong references were given. 4. The final exam was a failure, not having studied for it. 5. Having read the original study, the article remains unconvincing. 6. Feeling inadequately prepared, the interview was a disappointment.

GFW 5 – Sentence Unity Answer key C 8th edition Sentence Unity 28. To open a money market account, a customer (or you) must deposit $3000. 29. The reason Ms. Rutulis is unable to travel extensively is that she has family responsibilities. 30. Identification passes showing the employee's picture must be worn at all times in offices and production facilities. 31. The editor-in-chief's rules, no matter how silly they seemed, were to be observed by all staff members. 32. The million-dollar operation was started in a garage by two engineers. 9th edition Sentence Unity 1. To open a money market account, a customer (or you) must deposit $3000. 2. The reason Ms. Rutulis is unable to travel extensively is that she has family responsibilities. 3. Identification passes showing the employee's picture must be worn at all times in offices and production facilities.

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Detail oriented and punctual, David delivered his report on time. Having felt there was no other option, Phillip delivered his resignation. To improve his chances, Barbara gave strong references. Not having studied for it, Hisako failed her final exam. Having read the original study, Tom found the article unconvincing. Feeling inadequately prepared, Brenda felt the interview was a disappointment....