1、Unnecessary shiftsHow to use the passive voice2.3. As a noun When used in conjunction with the verb form to be, the prepositional phrase functions as a noun and acts as a predictive to express the existence or state of being of the subject. Our products are good. Their quality is prime. Our products
2、 are of prime quality. It was out of my expectation. A beautiful girl greeted me. The girl came from Japan. Out of my expectation, the beautiful girl greeting me was from Japan. Some words may be used as either prepositions or adverbs. If a word has a noun or a pronoun as its object, then the word i
3、s a preposition. If a word does not have an object, the word is an adverb. Above the surface of the water, the towers rise to a height of nearly 700 feet. (as preposition) I heard a strange sound coming from the room above. (as adverb) He has built a wooden bridge over a pool. (as preposition) He wa
4、s so drunk that he fell over in the road. (as adverb)Combine the sentences in each set into a single clear sentence containing at least one prepositional phrase. Keep sentences smooth, clear, and consistent. Avoid sudden, aimless shifts of the following.1. Shifts in subject The subject of a sentence
5、 is the person, thing, place, or idea that is doing or being something. It is what/whom a sentence is about. That is, subject is the focus of a sentence and the real interest of the writer. Be consistent in your choice of subject. First the dirty water must be drained out, and then you should clean
6、the pipe. First you must drain the dirty water out, and then clean the pipe.1.Everyone enjoys jogging because you feel so good when you quit.2.I like going out with her because she really made you feel important.3.I used to think my parents were fussy, but as you grow older, you become more tolerant
7、.4.People like living in Kunming because you have good weather all year long.5.He failed the job application, but it didnt break his heart.6.We tried to move around, but there is not too much we can do.7.Its wise for a beginning driver to stay out of heavy traffic until you have more experience.8.I
8、crossed the street to avoid meeting him, but a lady came running towards me.9.Jenney liked fishing, but hunting was also enjoyed by him.10. Frogs could be heard croaking as we neared the swamp.In 19th century, the most unusual building maybe the Crystal Palace. People built it in Hyde Park. In 1851
9、they held the Great Exhibition there. The Crystal Palace was different from all other buildings in the world. It was made of iron and glass. People had ever built biggest buildings. This palace was one of them. Many people came to see it. They came from many countries. They sent many goods to the exhibition. These goods were from different places of the world. They also exhibited a lot of machinery. The most wonderful machine was a steam hammer.
