Solutions – Chapter 3 ⚫ 1
CHAPTER 3 SOLUTIONS
Writing Improvement Exercises
Sentence Type (Obj. 3)
16. a 19. c
Sentence Faults (Obj. 3)
22. Fragment. Revision. Because 90 percent of all business transactions involve written
messages, good writing skills are critical.
23. Fragment. Revision. Darcy agreed to change her password even though she thought the old
one was just fine.
24. Comma splice. Revision. Major soft-drink companies considered a new pricing strategy.
They tested vending machines that raise prices in hot weather.
Emphasis (Obj. 4)
28. b 33. a
Active Voice (Obj. 4)
37. The manager gave employees their checks at 4 p.m. every Friday.
Passive Voice (Obj. 4)
41. A computational error was discovered in the company’s tax figures.
Solutions – Chapter 3 ⚫ 2
Parallelism (Obj. 4)
45. To be hired, an applicant must be reliable, creative, and enthusiastic.
46. If you have decided to cancel our service, please cut your credit card in half and return the
pieces to us.
Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers (Obj. 4)
51. After leaving the midtown meeting, Angela discovered that her car would not start.
52. Walking up the driveway, the detectives immediately spotted the Hummer parked in the
garage.
Organizing Paragraph Sentences (Obj. 5)
56. 5
Building Coherent Paragraphs (Obj. 5)
Note: Many possible revisions may be appropriate for all of the following paragraphs.
59. The old sports scoreboard should be replaced for many reasons. This tired warhorse was
60. A number of high-level positions are available to current employees. These positions are in
61. You are invited to a demonstration of our new software to be installed shortly. Paula Roddy,
Quantum Software representative, will present the demonstration on Tuesday, April 18,
Solutions – Chapter 3 ⚫ 3
62. Buying a new or used car can be challenging. You have two payment options: you may pay
in full or finance over time. To get the best deal, shop around. Compare offers and try to
3.1 Radical Rewrite
Seattle Health Club Offers Ailing E-Mail Message
What three sentences have dangling modifiers? Sentences 3, 11, 17
What eight sentences exhibit passive voice? Sentences 1, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 17
Which three groups of words represent fragments? Groups 8, 14, 16
Revision
Dear Mr. Long:
1You probably chose 24-Hour Gym here in Seattle because it is one of the top-rated gyms in the
Northwest. 2Our principal goal has always been making your workouts productive. 3To continue
to provide you with the best equipment and programs, we need your feedback.