Lesson 8

1. The thief returned back to the scene of the crime.
The thief returned to the scene of the crime.

2. The large giant was sleeping.
The giant was sleeping.

3. The cold ice kept the drink cold.
The ice kept the drink cold.

4. He passed his english class by a slender, narrow margin.
He passed his english class.

5. The final outcome of the study will help explain various different links between the three separate factors of heart disease, age, and physical activity.
The outcome of the study will help explain various links between the factors of heart disease, age, and physical activity.

6. My nephew was suspended from school because of his behavior and conduct in class.
My nephew was suspended from school due to his behavior in class.

7. Nancy is wearing a blue colored dress that looks smaller in size than it should.
Nancy is wearing a blue dress smaller than it should be.

8. Insofar as learning to play a musical instrument is concerned, the piano, in my personal opinion, would be in the category of the kind that is difficult to learn to play.
It is difficult to learn to play the piano.

9. It is a fact that there are many individuals who do not vote in elections.
Many do not vote.

10. The judge, who is a known expert in the field of labour discussions, recommended that each chairman of both sides meet with him tomorrow morning at 10am.
The judge recommended each chairman meet him tomorrow at 10 a.m.

11. Although they were few in number, the early settlers who came to America brought with them strong and loyal religious faith and beliefs.
The settlers of America brought strong religious faith.

12. The average worker who works in a surrounding environment that contains poisonous pollutants sometimes dies of a mortal illness connected with the pollutants.
The worker in an environment containing pollutants sometimes die from that exposure.

13. He has a wide nose and a large head. He had a thick chest and stick legs. He was a big kid.
He was a big kid.

14. "Hey Jimmy, hurry up! Linda shouted. "It's almost 2 pm, in the afternoon, and we have a lot of work to do."
"Hey Jimmy, hurry up! It's 2 p.m. and we have a lot of work to do."

15. The big, large book was eaten by the ugly, disgusting monster
The book was eaten by the monster.

16. The dog danced on its hind legs in a round circle and I thought it was a very unique trick.
I thought the dog dancing was a unique trick.

17. After listening to the lecture Dan had a complete and total understanding of the subject.
After the lecture Dan understood the subject.

18. Our teacher put us in groups and told us to cooperate together on the project.
Our teacher told the groups to cooperate.

19. Then our teacher told us that it was extremely crucial to finish the project by the deadline.
Our teacher explained it was crucial to meet the deadline.

20. The group I'm in met in the Library to come up with a plan and scheme for the project.
My group met in the Library to plan the project.

21. In the event that a large-scale disaster such as a hurricane or earthquake occurred, the possibility exists that even large hospitals could be overwhelmed.
Major disasters open the possibility of hospitals being oveerwhelmed.

22. Caught in a lie, Sam dropped down his head in shame.
Caught in a lie, Sam dropped his head.

23. One of my most trusted and respected personal friends who lives in the city of London at the moment is considering moving to Ireland because he has been offered a position in that area.
My friend in London is considering moving to Ireland for another job opportunity.

24. "Hey!" Tommy exclaimed.
"Hey!"

25. My favorite part of the movie was when the building suddenly exploded.
My favorite part was the building exploding.

27. Jenny and Rick skated across the frozen ice holding hands together.
Jenny and Rick skated holding hands.

28. Mr. Jones commutes by train back and forth to the city during the week.
Mr. Jones commutes to the city.

29. Lisa smiled and raised up from the chair.
Standing, Lisa smiled.

30. Joey ordered the parts and components for his car from Ebay.
Joey ordered parts from Ebay.