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You must read each slide, and complete any questions on the slide, in sequence.
Exercise M3-1
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In the following sentences, add needed subjects or expletives and delete any repeated subjects, objects, or adverbs. Type your answers in the boxes below.
Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.)
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Are some cartons of ice cream in the freezer.
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Suggested revision: There are some cartons of ice cream in the freezer.
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I don’t use the subway because am afraid.
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Suggested revision: I don’t use the subway because I am afraid.
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The prime minister she is the most popular leader in my country.
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Suggested revision: The prime minister is the most popular leader in my country.
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We tried to get in touch with the same manager whom we spoke to him earlier.
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Suggested revision: We tried to get in touch with the same manager whom we spoke to earlier.
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Recently have been a number of earthquakes in Turkey.
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Suggested revision: Recently there have been a number of earthquakes in Turkey.