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Exercises on How to improve sentences Class ___________ Name ______________ Score ____________ 1. Use parallelism 1. The novelty store sells hand buzzers, plastic fangs, and insects that are fake. Answers may vary slightly. 1. The novelty store sells hand buzzers, plastic fangs, and fake insects. 2. Many people share the same three intense fears: being in high places, working with numbers, and speeches. 2. Many people share the same three great fears: being in high places, working with numbers, and making speeches. 3. To decide on a career, students should think closely about their interests, hobbies, and what they are skilled at. 3. To decide on a career, people should think closely about their interests, hobbies, and skills. 4. At the body shop, the car was sanded down to the bare metal, painted with primer, and red enamel was sprayed on. 4. At the body shop, the car was sanded down to the bare metal, painted with primer, and sprayed with red enamel. 5. In order to become a dancer, Lola is taking lessons, working in amateur shows, and auditioned for professional companies. 5. In order to become a dancer, Lola is taking lessons, working in amateur shows, and auditioning for professional companies. 6. Juans last job offered security; a better chance for advancement is offered by his new job. 6. Juan’s last job offered security; his new job offers a better chance for advancement. 7. People in todays world often try to avoid silence, whether on the job, in school, or when relaxing at home. 7. People in today’s world often try to avoid silence, whether on the job, in school, or at home. 8. Because the dying woman was dignified and with courage, she won everyones respect. 8. Because the dying woman was dignified and courageous, she won everyone’s respect. 9. The politician trusted no one, rewarded loyalty, and was dependent only on his own instincts. 9. The politician trusted no one, rewarded loyalty, and depended only on his own instincts. 10. If were