Lesson 8

1. The thief returned back to the scene of the crime.
The thief returned to the scene of the crime.
2. The large giant was sleeping.
The giant was sleeping.
3. The cold ice kept the drink cold.
There was ice in the drink.
4. He passed his english class by a slender, narrow margin.
He barely passed English class.
5. The final outcome of the study will help explain various different links between the three separate factors of heart disease, age, and physical activity.
The outcome of the study will help explain links between heart disease, age, and physical activity.
6. My nephew was suspended from school because of his behavior and conduct in class.
My nephew was suspended from school for misconduct.
7. Nancy is wearing a blue colored dress that looks smaller in size than it should.
Nancy is wearing a tight blue dress.
8. Insofar as learning to play a musical instrument is concerned, the piano, in my personal opinion, would be in the category of the kind that is difficult to learn to play.
Learning to play the piano is difficult.
9. It is a fact that there are many individuals who do not vote in elections.
There are many non-voters.
10. The judge, who is a known expert in the field of labour discussions, recommended that each chairman of both sides meet with him tomorrow morning at 10am.
The judge recommended the two chairmen meet with him tomorrow at 10 am to discuss labor relations.
11. Although they were few in number, the early settlers who came to America brought with them strong and loyal religious faith and beliefs.
The strength of the early settlers in America came from their faith, not their numbers.
12. The average worker who works in a surrounding environment that contains poisonous pollutants sometimes dies of a mortal illness connected with the pollutants.
Workers in certain industries may die of pollutant-related illnesses.
13. He has a wide nose and a large head. He had a thick chest and stick legs. He was a big kid.
He was a big kid.
14. "Hey Jimmy, hurry up! Linda shouted. "It's almost 2 pm, in the afternoon, and we have a lot of work to do."
“Hey, Jimmy, Hurry up!” Linda shouted. “It’s almost 2 pm and we have a lot to do.”
15. The big, large book was eaten by the ugly, disgusting monster
The Oxford English Dictionary was eaten by a heinous monster.
16. The dog danced on its hind legs in a round circle and I thought it was a very unique trick.
The dog danced in a circle on its hind legs.
17. After listening to the lecture Dan had a complete and total understanding of the subject.
After the lecture, Dan had a full understanding of the subject.
18. Our teacher put us in groups and told us to cooperate together on the project.
Our teacher chose the groups for our project.
19. Then our teacher told us that it was extremely crucial to finish the project by the deadline.
The teacher demanded we finish the project by Thursday.
20. The group I'm in met in the Library to come up with a plan and scheme for the project.
My group met in the Library to formulate a plan.
21. In the event that a large-scale disaster such as a hurricane or earthquake occurred, the possibility exists that even large hospitals could be overwhelmed.
Hospitals of any size could be overwhelmed by a large-scale disaster.
22. Caught in a lie, Sam dropped down his head in shame.
Sam was caught in a lie.
23. One of my most trusted and respected personal friends who lives in the city of London at the moment is considering moving to Ireland because he has been offered a position in that area.
A personal friend in London is considering a position in Ireland.
24. "Hey!" Tommy exclaimed.
“Hey!”
25. My favorite part of the movie was when the building suddenly exploded.
I loved the explosion of the building.
27. Jenny and Rick skated across the frozen ice holding hands together.
Jenny and Rick ice skated and held hands.
28. Mr. Jones commutes by train back and forth to the city during the week.
Mr. Jones commutes to the city by train during the week.
29. Lisa smiled and raised up from the chair.
Lisa smiled as she stood up.
30. Joey ordered the parts and components for his car from Ebay.
Joey rebuilt his car with parts he found on Ebay.