S6 Sentence emphasis

EXERCISE S6–11 Using coordination and subordination

EXERCISE S6-11Using coordination and subordination

In each pair, click on the sentence that answers the question.

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Example

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Question

Which sentence emphasizes Fatima’s studies after college?

Fatima, who studied Persian miniature painting after college, majored in early childhood education.

Fatima, who majored in early childhood education, studied Persian miniature painting after college.

EXERCISE S6-11 Using coordination and subordination - 1 of 5: Which sentence emphasizes Fatima’s studies after college?

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Question

Which sentence emphasizes the will to live?

As I was losing consciousness, my will to live kicked in.

I was losing consciousness when my will to live kicked in.

EXERCISE S6-11 Using coordination and subordination - 2 of 5: Which sentence emphasizes the will to live?

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Question

Which sentence emphasizes the carpenter’s use of the saw?

Using a sliding compound miter saw, the carpenter made intricate edges on the cabinets.

The carpenter used a sliding compound miter saw to make intricate edges on the cabinets.

EXERCISE S6-11 Using coordination and subordination - 3 of 5: Which sentence emphasizes the carpenter’s use of the saw?

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Question

Which sentence emphasizes Ernie’s decision?

While using origami to solve some tricky manufacturing problems, Ernie decided to leave engineering and become an artist.

Ernie was using origami to solve some tricky manufacturing problems when he decided to leave engineering and become an artist.

EXERCISE S6-11 Using coordination and subordination - 4 of 5: Which sentence emphasizes Ernie’s decision?

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Which sentence emphasizes the brightness of the waves?

As the undulating waves glinted in the sun, the paddlers synchronized their strokes.

The undulating waves glinted in the sun as the paddlers synchronized their strokes.

EXERCISE S6-11 Using coordination and subordination - 5 of 5: Which sentence emphasizes the brightness of the waves?