Grammar Skills

Exercise 39

 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 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.

·        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 homework problems regularly. This takes time.

·        Doing the homework problems regularly takes time.

·        To do the homework problems regularly takes time.

·        It takes time to do the homework problems 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 turn the homework in every day.

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

·        Getting good grades is the best reward.

·        To get good grades is the best reward.

·        The best reward is to get good grades.

 

Exercise 38

 1.     (both, and)

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

·        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.

·        We cannot classify neither mathematics as a biological science, nor 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.

·        Not only are botany and zoology normally considered biological sciences, but also they 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 take, either two physical science courses, or 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 the have to take some electives.  

 

 

Exercise 25

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 find out about the resources they have to offer.
• You should visit different universities' Web sites so that you can find out all of what the university has to offer.

3. For what purpose should you think about you financial situation ?

•  You should think about your financial situation to know what actions you must take in order to pay your tuition.
• You should think about your financial situation so that you can know what kind of university you can afford.

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

• You should find out about financial aid in order to know about the helps they can give you.
• You should find out about funancial aid so that you can be aware of the different payment options.

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

• You should find out about part-time jobs in order to have ways to get extra cash.
• You should find out about part-time jobs so that you know what can you do in your free time to get extra cash.

 

Exercise 26

 

 

1. Biology sistematically classifies living things.





•  I like study of biology because of its systematic classification of living things.
• The study of biology classifies living things, so it makes me likee it.
• Thus biology classifies living things , I like it.

2. Biology explains the characteristics of living things.

• I like the study of biology because of how it explains the characteristics of living things.
• I like the study of biology for how it explains the characteristics of living things.
• Biology explains the characteristics of living things, therefore, I like it.

3. Biology explains the interdependence of living things.

• Biology explains the interdependence of living things, so that makes me like it.
• Biology explains the interdependence of living things. As a result, I like it.
• Since biology explains the interdependence of living things, I like it.

4. Biology encourages curiosity and reseaarch.

• Biology encourages curiosity and research, consequently, I like it.
• Biology encourages curiosity and research, for this reason it is good tu study biology.
• I like biology because it encourages curiosity and research.