Grammar Skills

Page 312, Exercise 25

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

1)      For what purpose should you think about you 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 site in order to find something interesting for you to study if you’re still not sure.

You should visit different universities’ Web sites so that you can find something interesting for you to study if you’re still not sure.

3)      For what purpose should you think about your financial situation?

You should think about your financial situation in order to find a way to make it a good one for your future family.

You should think about your financial situation so that it will be a good one for your future family.

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

You should find out about financial aid in order to pay for your classes if you can’t work.

You should find out about financial aid so that you can still pay your classes, even if you can’t work.

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

You should find out about part-time jobs in order to pay for your studies in case you don’t qualify for financial aid.

You should find out about part-time jobs so that you can pay for your studies in case you don’t qualify for financial aid.

 

 
Page 314, Exercise 26

 Instructions: 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 its systematic classification of living things.

So: Biology sistematically classifies living things, so I like it.

Thus: Biology sistematically classifies living things thus I like it.

2)      Biology explains the characteristics of living things.

Because of: I like biology because of how it explains the characteristics of living things.

So: Biology explains the characteristics of living things, so I like it.

Thus: Biology explains the characteristics of living things, thus I like it.

3)      Biology explains the interdependence of living things.

Because of: I like Biology because of how ir explains the interdependence of living things.

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

Thus: Biology explains the interdependence of living things, thus I like it.

4)      Biology encourages curiosity and research.

Because of: I like Biology because of how it encourages curiosity and research.

So: Biology encourages curiosity and research, so I like it.

Thus: Biology encourages curiosity and reasearch, thus I like it.

 

 
Page 332, Exercise 38

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

 1. (both, and) Physics is classifies as physical science. Chemistry is classified as a physical science.

Combined Sentence: Both physics and chemistry are classified as physical sciences.

2. (neither, nor) We cannot classify mathematics as a biological science. We cannot classify psychology as a physical science.

Combined Sentence: Neither mathematics nor psychology can be classified as biological science.

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

Combined Sentence: Not only are botany and zoology normally considered biological sciences, but also 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 major could take two biological science courses.

Combined Sentence: Either all liberal arts majors have to take two physical science courses or 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.

Combined Sentence: Not only do students in college have to take certain required courses to graduate, but also they have to take some elective.

 

Page 334, Exercise 39

Instructions: Combine the following sentences by first using a gerund, tan infinitive, and finally it in a subject position. The first one is done for you.

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

a) Taking a math course every semester is difficult.

b) To take a math course every semester is difficult.

c) It is difficult to take a math course every semester.

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

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

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

c) It is a good idea to go to class every day during the semester.

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

a) Taking notes as the professor does the example problems on the board is useful.

b) To take notes as the professor does the example problems on the board is useful.

c) It is useful to take notes as the professor does the example on the board.

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

a) Doing the homework problems regularly takes time.

b) To do the homework problems regularly takes time.

c) It takes time to do the homework problems regularly.

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

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

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

c) It gives her a since of satisfaction to turn in the homework every day.

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

a) Getting good grades is the best reward.

b) To get good grades is the best reward.

c) It is the best reward to get good grades

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