EXERCISE 26.2

EXERCISE 26.2

Revise each of the following sentences to eliminate any inappropriate elliptical constructions; to make comparisons complete, logically consistent, and clear; and to supply any other omitted words that are necessary for meaning. Example:

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  1. Question

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    Convection ovens cook more quickly and with less power than traditional ovens.

  2. Question

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    Argentina and Peru were colonized by Spain, while Brazil was colonized by Portugal.

  3. Question

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    She argued that children are even more important for men than they are for women.

  4. Question

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    Do you think the barbecue sauce in Memphis is better than it is in North Carolina?

  5. Question

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    The equipment in our new warehouse is guaranteed to last longer than the machines in our current facility.