GRAMMAR REVISION – UNIT 7

CHECK FOR THE KEY IN THE COMMENTS SECTION:

D Cross out any words that can be omitted from these sentences.
(22) Good manners are important. But unfortunately, many people’s manners leave a lot to be desired.

(23) A: How many children are there in your class?
B: There are 32 children.

(24) We looked at the length of the queue and decided we would join the queue.

(25) A: I think we need to talk about the situation.
B: Yes, we do need to.

(26) Last year the crime rate increased by 10%, but nobody is sure why the crime rate increased.

(27) A: What time will you be arriving?
B: I’ll be arriving at six.

(28) People who enjoyed noisy parties when they were young are less likely to enjoy noisy parties as they get older.

E Rewrite the underlined section of each sentence using participle clauses.
(29) He pleaded guilty to the charges, which surprised everyone.
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(30) After thinking about it for some time, he decided to appeal against the sentence.
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(31) Because he didn’t have any money, he robbed the old lady.
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(32) He spoke to his lawyer and told him he was innocent.
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(33) He was attacked when he was walking down the street.
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(34) If he was found guilty he’d be sentenced to prison.
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(35) He sat there for ages and waited to be questioned.
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(2 points for each sentence)

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