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EXERCISE 11–4 Mixed constructions

EXERCISE 11–4Mixed constructions

In each pair, click on the version of the sentence in which all the parts fit together grammatically.

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In Buñol, a small town in Spain, hosts a giant tomato fight every year called La Tomatina.

Buñol, a small town in Spain, hosts a giant tomato fight every year called La Tomatina.

EXERCISE 11–4 Mixed constructions - 1 of 10: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence in which all the parts fit together grammatically.

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Although Cheryl was not interested in organized sports as a child, but she excelled at softball in high school and college.

Although Cheryl was not interested in organized sports as a child, she excelled at softball in high school and college.

EXERCISE 11–4 Mixed constructions - 2 of 10: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence in which all the parts fit together grammatically.

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When students first move to college may be a period of homesickness.

When students first move to college, they may experience homesickness.

EXERCISE 11–4 Mixed constructions - 3 of 10: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence in which all the parts fit together grammatically.

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Tourette’s syndrome is when people have a neurological disorder that causes physical tics, such as uncontrollable blinking.

Tourette’s syndrome is a neurological disorder that causes people to have physical tics, such as uncontrollable blinking.

EXERCISE 11–4 Mixed constructions - 4 of 10: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence in which all the parts fit together grammatically.

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A Web designer must create sites that are both technically complex and user-friendly.

Being a Web designer must create sites that are both technically complex and user-friendly.

EXERCISE 11–4 Mixed constructions - 5 of 10: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence in which all the parts fit together grammatically.

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Judging from his expression made me realize that he was upset.

His expression made me realize that he was upset.

EXERCISE 11–4 Mixed constructions - 6 of 10: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence in which all the parts fit together grammatically.

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Jake built a career as a songwriter, his favorite pastime.

Jake built a career in songwriting, his favorite pastime.

EXERCISE 11–4 Mixed constructions - 7 of 10: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence in which all the parts fit together grammatically.

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When toddlers begin to speak in two-word sentences can be an interesting developmental stage.

When toddlers begin to speak in two-word sentences, they have reached an interesting developmental stage.

EXERCISE 11–4 Mixed constructions - 8 of 10: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence in which all the parts fit together grammatically.

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Marlon Brando was a Method actor, a technique that added realistic emotion and depth to the characters he played.

Marlon Brando practiced Method acting, a technique that added realistic emotion and depth to the characters he played.

EXERCISE 11–4 Mixed constructions - 9 of 10: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence in which all the parts fit together grammatically.

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The purpose of the Japanese garden in City Hall Plaza inspires peace and reflection.

The Japanese garden in City Hall Plaza inspires peace and reflection.

EXERCISE 11–4 Mixed constructions - 10 of 10: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence in which all the parts fit together grammatically.