Exercise 3

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Topic 5: Coherence and Parallel Structure

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Exercise 3

Revise the following sentences for consistency of pronoun and verb tense.

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They enjoy going out but you usually have to fight the crowds.

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When a person is right, they should say so.

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When we didn’t get tickets to the big game, they all were frustrated.

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If one wants a good education, you should study hard.

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The campaign began last year and religious groups try to stop it.

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The pitcher threw the ball and the batter hits it.

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Yesterday the weather forecaster predict rain for today.

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The robber is arrested by the police.

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The plumber installed the new faucet and connects the disposal.

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The concert started at eight o’clock and ends at ten o’clock.

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