EXERCISE 6

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EXERCISE 6

  • In each of the following exercises, the second sentence begins with a demonstrative pronoun. Add a noun after the demonstrative to enhance coherence.
    • The Zoning Commission has scheduled an open hearing for March 14. This ________ will enable concerned citizens to voice their opinions on the proposed construction.
    • The university has increased the number of parking spaces, instituted a shuttle system, and increased parking fees. These _________ are expected to ease the parking problems.
    • Congress’s decision to withdraw support for the supercollider in 1994 was a shock to the U.S. particle-physics community. This _________ is seen as instrumental in the revival of the European research community.