Exercise 49.1 Revising sentence structure for consistency

EXERCISE 49.1

Revise each of the following sentences in two ways to make its structure consistent in grammar and meaning. Example:

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  1. To enroll in film school being my primary goal, so I am always saving my money and watching for scholarship opportunities.

    To enroll in film school being my primary goal, so I am always saving my money and watching for scholarship opportunities.
    accept_blank_answers: true
    points: 10
    To enroll in film school being my primary goal, so I am always saving my money and watching for scholarship opportunities.
  2. The reason air-pollution standards should not be relaxed is because many people would suffer.

    The reason air-pollution standards should not be relaxed is because many people would suffer.
    accept_blank_answers: true
    points: 10
    The reason air-pollution standards should not be relaxed is because many people would suffer.
  3. By turning off the water when you brush your teeth, saving up to eight gallons of water per day.

    By turning off the water when you brush your teeth, saving up to eight gallons of water per day.
    accept_blank_answers: true
    points: 10
    By turning off the water when you brush your teeth, saving up to eight gallons of water per day.
  4. Irony is when you expect one thing and get something else.

    Irony is when you expect one thing and get something else.
    accept_blank_answers: true
    points: 10
    Irony is when you expect one thing and get something else.
  5. The best meal I’ve ever eaten was sitting by a river eating bread and cheese from a farmers’ market.

    The best meal I’ve ever eaten was sitting by a river eating bread and cheese from a farmers’ market.
    accept_blank_answers: true
    points: 10
    The best meal I’ve ever eaten was sitting by a river eating bread and cheese from a farmers’ market.