Lesson 8 - Assignment 1

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

The thief returned to the crime scene.

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 by a narrow margin.

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 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 because of his conduct in class.

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

Nancy is wearing a tight, blue dress.

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.

In my opinion, the piano would be a difficult musical instrument to learn to play.

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

There are many individuals who do not vote in elections.

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

The judge, an expert in the field of labor discussions, recommended the chairman of each side meet with him tomorrow at 10 am.

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

Although few in number, early American settlers brought strong religious beliefs.

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 average worker in an environment containing poisonous pollutants sometimes dies of a connected illness.

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

Sporting a wide nose, large head, thick chest and stick legs, 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."

"Hurry, Jimmy, it's almost 2 pm, and we have a lot of work."

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

The disgusting monster ate the large book.

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

The dog danced in a circle on its hind legs, a unique trick.

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

After listening to the lecture, Dan understood the subject.

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

Our teacher put us in groups to cooperate on the project.

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

Then our teacher said it was crucial to finish by 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 devise a scheme for 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.

If a disaster occurred, hospitals could be overwhelmed.

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.

One of my friends living in London is considering moving to Ireland where he has been offered a position.

24. "Hey!" Tommy exclaimed.

"Hey!"

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

My favorite part of the movie was the building exploding.

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

Jenny and Rick skated across the ice holding hands.

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

Mr. Jones commutes by train during the week.

29. Lisa smiled and rose up from the chair.

Lisa smiled and rose from the chair.

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

Joey ordered the parts for his car from Ebay.