Grammar Skills

Grammar Section

EXERCISE 39 – Combine the following sentences by first using a gerund, then an infinitive, and finally it in the subject position. The first one is done for you. 

1.      She takes a math course every semester. This is difficult.

Taking a math course every semester is difficult.

To take a math course every semester is difficult.

It is difficult to take a math course every semester.

2.      During the semester, she goes to class every day. This is a good idea.

Going to class every day during the semester is a good idea.

To go to class every day during the semester is a good idea.

It is a good idea going to class every day during the semester.

3.      She takes notes as the professor does the sample problems on the board. This is useful.

Taking notes as the professor does the sample problems on the board is useful.

To take notes as the professor does the sample problems on the board is useful.

It is useful to take notes as the professor does the sample problems on the board.

4.      She does the homework problems regularly. This takes time.

Doing the homework regularly takes time.

To do the homework regularly takes time.

It takes time to do the homework regularly.

5.      She turns the homework in every day. This gives her a sense of satisfaction.

Turning the homework in every day gives her a sense of satisfaction.

To turn the homework in every day gives her a sense of satisfaction.

It gives her a sense of satisfaction to turns the homework in every day.

6.      She gets good grades. This is the best reward.

Getting good is the best reward.

To gets good grades is the best reward.

It is the best reward to get good grades.

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Correlative Conjuctions

EXERCISE 38

Combine the two sentences in each item by using the correlative conjunction given.

1. (both . . . and)

Physics is classified as a physical science. Chemistry is classified as a physical science.

Both, Physics and Chemistry, are classified as a physical science.

2. (neither . . . nor)

We cannot classify mathematics as a biological science. We cannot classify pyschology as a physical science.

We cannot classify neither mathematics as a biological science; nor classify psychology as a physical science.

3. (not only . . . but also)

Botany and zoology are normally considered biological sciences. They are generally requirements for a B.S. degree. 

Botany and zoology are not only normally considered biological sciences, but also hey are generally requirements for a B.S. degree.

4. (either . . . or)

All liberal arts majors have to take two physical science courses. Instead, all liberal arts majors could take two biological science courses. 

All liberal arts majors have to either take two physical science courses; or instead, all liberal arts majors could take two biological science courses. 

5. (not only . . . but also)

In order to graduate, all students in college must take certain required courses. They have to take some electives. 

In order to graduate, all students in college not only must take certain required courses. But also, they have to take some electives.

Adverb Clauses of Cause (Ch. 11)

EXCERCISE 26 Following are four reasons for liking the study of biology. Write a sentence for each of the transitions given. Some of these transitions introduce adverbial clauses of cause. The first one is done for you.

1. Biology systematically classifies living things.

    because of - I like the study of biology because of the systematically classification of living things.

    so - Biology systematically classifies living things, so I like it. 

   thus - I like the systematically classification of living things, thus I like the study of biology.

2. Biology explains the characteristics of living things.

   because of - I like the study of biology because of the explanation of the characteristics of living things.

   for - I like the study of biology for the explanation it provides about the characteristics of living things.

  therefore - Biology explains the characteristics of living things; therefore, I like it. 

3. Biology explains the interdependence of living things.

  so - Biology explains the interdependence of living things, so I like it.

  as a result - Biology explains the interdependence of living thins; as a result, I like it. 

  since - Since biology explains the interdependence of living thins, I like it. 

4. Biology encourages curiosity and research.

  consequently - Biology encourages curiosity and research; consequently, I like it.

  for this reason - Biology encourages curiosity and research; for this reason I like it. 

 because - I like biology because it encourages curiosity and research.

Adverb Clauses of Purpose (Ch. 10)

EXERCISE 25 Answer each of the following questions with two complete sentences. Write once sentence with in order to + an infinitive and the other with so that. The first one is done for you.  

1. For what purpose should you think about your intended major?

  You should think about your intended major in order to choose a university that is well-qualified and staffed in your major.

 You should think about your intended major so that you can choose the best university with that major.  

 

2. For what purpose should you visit different universities' Web sites? 

 You should visit different universities' Web sites in order to know which ones offers what you're looking for. 

You should visit different universities' Web sites so that you can choose the best choice for you. 

 

3. For what purpose should you think about your financial situations?  

 You should think about your financial situation in order to know if you have to request a financial air or a part-time job.

 You should think about your financial situation so that you can make a decision. 

 

4. For what purpose should you find out about financial aid?

  You should find out about financial aid in order to know if you qualify. 

 You should find out about financial aid so that you can apply for. 

 

5. For what purpose should you find out about part-time jobs?  

  You should find out about part-time jobs in order to know if it helps with what you're studying or it fits your itinerary of class. 

 You should find out about part-time jobs so that you can decide if want to work in your free time or not.