Omissions and repetitions 1

In each pair, choose the sentence that has all necessary words (subjects, expletives) and does not have any repeated subjects, objects, or adverbs.

For help with this exercise, see Sentence structure.

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◯ We visited an island where several ancient ruins are being excavated there.
◯ We visited an island where several ancient ruins are being excavated.
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◯ In this city it is difficult to find a high-paying job.
◯ In this city is difficult to find a high-paying job.
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◯ Beginning knitters they are often surprised that their fingers are sore at first.
◯ Beginning knitters are often surprised that their fingers are sore at first.
Omissions and repetitions 1 – 3

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◯ Is a banyan tree in our backyard.
◯ There is a banyan tree in our backyard.
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◯ The CD that teaches Italian for opera lovers it was stolen from my backpack.
◯ The CD that teaches Italian for opera lovers was stolen from my backpack.
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