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VIII. Effective Sentences (Chapters 38-42)

Exercise 38.2

The following phrasal expressions are characteristic of a wordy, noun-heavy style. Convert them into simpler verb forms. (The first one has already been done.)

This activity contains 10 questions.

create an improvement in improve

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

give a summary of__________

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

put emphasis on___________

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

perform an operation on___________

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

do an analysis of___________

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

make an estimate of____________

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

come to the realization that____________

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

provide an explanation for___________

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

have a lot of sympathy for____________

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

conduct an inspection of___________

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

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