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1. Sentence Length Vary the rhythm by alternating short and long sentences. Long sentences work well for incorporating a lot of information, and short sentences can often maximize crucial points.
2. Example: Revision: The Winslow family visited Canada and Alaska last summer to find some native American art, such as soapstone carvings and wall hangings. Anchorage stores had many soapstone items available. Still, they were disappointed to learn that wall hangings, which they had especially wanted, were difficult to find. Sadly, they left empty-handed. Original: The Winslow family visited Canada and Alaska last summer to find some native American art. In Anchorage stores they found some excellent examples of soapstone carvings. But they couldn't find a dealer selling any of the woven wall hangings they wanted. They were very disappointed when they left Anchorage empty-handed.
3. Example: Original: Many really good blues guitarists have all had the last name King. They have been named Freddie King and Albert King and B.B. King. The name King must make a bluesman a really good bluesman. The bluesmen named King have all been very talented and good guitar players. The claim that a name can make a guitarist good may not be that far-fetched. Revision: What makes a good bluesman? Maybe, just maybe, it's all in a stately name. B.B. King. Freddie King. Albert King. It's no coincidence that they're the royalty of their genre. When their fingers dance like court jesters, their guitars gleam like scepters, and their voices bellow like regal trumpets, they seem almost like nobility. Hearing their music is like walking into the throne room. They really are kings.
4. It's vs. Its1. ______ only 11 o'clock.2. Guess ______ color.3. ______ been a long time.4. The poor dog had ______ tail removed.There, Their, They're1. ______ not in this building.2. ______ always placed on the table.3. Where do they keep ______ supplies?4. If ______ team wins, I'll be thrilled.To, two, too1. I'm not buying this car; it is far _____ expensive.2. We were stopped by _____ angry-looking policemen.3. There is no need _____ shout.
5. Woman/Women; Man/Men1. The ____ fixed her dress.2. He asked the other ____ for their business cards.3. He got many ______ numbers at the party.4. The _____ meet at a mothers' group to talk about their kids.
6. Edit:1. The man can come home from work and their dinner would be ready, so they can eat right away.2. The differences that are shown are that the women is cooking the food for the man.3. Going to work is a mans job back then.4. Its harder for woman because their are many stereotypes.5. The brand is trying to sell their product.6. Women are to cook and care for her husband.