EXERCISE S4-10Editing for shifts

Edit the sentence or sentences to eliminate distracting shifts. Answers may vary.

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A new neighbor often forms lasting impressions of their neighborhood based on the way they were treated when they first moved in.

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In the film Ironman, Robert Downey Jr. plays an eccentric billionaire whose life is drastically changed when a bomb almost killed him and he was captured by terrorists.

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As we pulled out of the driveway, my father yelled at us to be careful and don’t drive over fifty-five!

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An interior designer usually interviews homeowners to formulate an overall plan for a house. For example, a designer might ask the owners what their favorite colors are and do they enjoy cooking big meals.

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Our elementary school principal expected absolute obedience; he taught you to obey all rules without question.

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When my mother went to college, her research papers were written on typewriters, not computers.

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We were sitting on the stoop, eating takeout burgers and talking, and no one was doing anything illegal. Suddenly, a patrol car cruises by, and four officers jump out and come toward us.

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A standardized test is supposed to measure a student’s knowledge and ability. However, the main thing they measure is how well a student takes standardized tests.

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A woman with a loudspeaker urged us to contact our local representatives about the dangers of global climate change. Also, get involved in other political issues.

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After waiting for three hours to apply for my driver’s license, I finally reached the front of the line. You could see the indifference in the clerk’s face as he told me to come back the following day with proper identification.

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