Communication Arts II

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I. Correct the faulty parallelism in each sentence.

1. The project was difficult but a great challenge.

2. Faith, hope, and being charitable are three classic virtues.

3. Traveling in other countries and to see beautiful places are enriching experiences.

4. Betty was humble, sincere and did all the work at home.

5. The player looked at the ball, ran to get it and shoot it.

II. Rewrite the following sentences with misplaced modifiers.

1. The man is apparently an addict with long hair.

2. I don’t know the visitor in the office who is in coat-and tie.

3. Every child waits for the time when he can go to school with great excitement.

4. Disappointed by the results, the experiment was given up by James.

5. The president has his picture shaking hands with the farmers in his expensive suit.

III. Rewrite each of the sentences as corrected on the spaces provided hereunder.
1. We hired six bands of music for the Independence Day parade.

2. This story brings about the beginning of the genesis of man.

3. She could not see the ants well with her eyes.

4. We arrived at 10 p.m. in the evening.

5. The sound from this cellphone is not audible to the ear.

 Communication Arts II
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I. Correct the following sentences to aim sentence unity.

1. Micha confided that he is late yesterday.

2. The management released his decision regarding the launching of the product.

3. Piolo has driven my car yesterday.

4. I know him but his reports have not been submitted.

5. The Alumni Association will hold their annual reunion.

6. One must consult a doctor if they are sick.

7. The cadets went camping and many experiences were gained by them.

8. TJ was born in the Philippines, but it was in the US where he grew up.

9. If I were the President, I will order for an increase of teacher’s salary.

10. If a man works hard, they will succeed.

II. Correct the following sentence and observe sentence emphasis.

1. Accompanied by his secretary, the mayor came this morning.

2. There are many professionals who want to work abroad.

3. I assume, the secretary will not attend the party.

4. It appears that she knows the correct answer.

5. My best friend received the gift yesterday. (focus on the gift)