EXERCISE 25.3

EXERCISE 25.3

Revise each of the following sentences to highlight what you take to be the main or most important ideas. Example:

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  1. Question

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    The president persuaded his staff, Congress, and the American people.
  2. Question

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    If meteorologists are correct in their predictions, we can expect a decade of record-breaking tropical storms and hurricanes.
  3. Question

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    From the sightseeing boat, we saw a whale dive toward the photographer, lift itself out of the water, and crash its tail on the waves.
  4. Question

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    I did not realize that living in the city would mean selling my car, losing half my closet space, and eating canned soup every night.
  5. Question

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    Jake experienced several side effects from the medication, including dizziness, dry mouth, and severe abdominal pain.