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EXERCISE 11–3 Mixed constructions

EXERCISE 11–3Mixed constructions

In each pair, click on the better version of the sentence.

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Example

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The name of the song is called “Words Unspoken.”

The song is called “Words Unspoken.”

EXERCISE 11–3 Mixed constructions - 1 of 10: In each pair, click on the better version of the sentence.

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A trial conducted in England, which included both pre- and postmenopausal women, showed slightly different results.

In a trial conducted in England, which included both pre- and postmenopausal women, showed slightly different results.

EXERCISE 11–3 Mixed constructions - 2 of 10: In each pair, click on the better version of the sentence.

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My parents were angry with the adoption agency because of it failed to adhere to its schedule.

My parents were angry with the adoption agency because it failed to adhere to its schedule.

EXERCISE 11–3 Mixed constructions - 3 of 10: In each pair, click on the better version of the sentence.

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A séance is a gathering at which people try to contact the spirits of the dead.

A séance is when people gather to try to contact the spirits of the dead.

EXERCISE 11–3 Mixed constructions - 4 of 10: In each pair, click on the better version of the sentence.

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Bowman established the format in which future football card companies would emulate for years to come.

Bowman established the format that future football card companies would emulate for years to come.

EXERCISE 11–3 Mixed constructions - 5 of 10: In each pair, click on the better version of the sentence.

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The reason eyewitness testimony is unreliable is because people’s eyes can deceive them.

Eyewitness testimony is unreliable because people’s eyes can deceive them.

EXERCISE 11–3 Mixed constructions - 6 of 10: In each pair, click on the better version of the sentence.

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There weren’t many roads, and their condition ranged from bad to abominable.

Road conditions ranged from bad to abominable, and there weren’t many of them.

EXERCISE 11–3 Mixed constructions - 7 of 10: In each pair, click on the better version of the sentence.

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Although the bed-and-breakfast inn is advertised as a romantic retreat, it encourages guests to interact with one another.

Although the bed-and-breakfast inn is advertised as a romantic retreat, its hosts encourage guests to interact with one another.

EXERCISE 11–3 Mixed constructions - 8 of 10: In each pair, click on the better version of the sentence.

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Children whose birthdays fall on a holiday such as the Fourth of July may not get enough attention on their special day.

Children whose birthdays fall on a holiday such as the Fourth of July it may prevent them from getting enough attention on their special day.

EXERCISE 11–3 Mixed constructions - 9 of 10: In each pair, click on the better version of the sentence.

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Lip-synching is where someone mouths the words of a song in time with a CD or another recording.

Lip-synching is mouthing the words of a song in time with a CD or another recording.

EXERCISE 11–3 Mixed constructions - 10 of 10: In each pair, click on the better version of the sentence.