English Skills with Readings 9th Edition by John Langan, Zoe Albright

Exercise 6

In the following items, the specific ideas are given but the general ideas are unstated. Fill in each blank with a general heading that accurately describes the list provided.

EXAMPLE

General idea: ___________household Chores_______________

Specific ideas: washing dishes

preparing meals

taking out trash

dusting

1. General idea:_________________________________________

Specific ideas: convenient work hours

short travel time to job

good pay

considerate boss

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2. General idea:_____________________________________

Specific ideas: greed

Cowardice

Selfishness

dishonesty

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3. General idea:______________________________________

Specific ideas: order the invitations

get the bride’s gown

rent the tuxedos

hire a photographer

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4. General idea:____________________________________

Specific ideas: "Your mother stinks."

"Your father’s a bum."

"You look like an ape."

"Your car is a real piece of junk."

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5. General idea:______________________________

Specific ideas: "I like your dress."

"You look great in red."

"Your new haircut looks terrific."

"You did very well on the exam."

Step 1 of 5

1.?Features of a Good Job