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

Exercise 11

Cross out the unbalanced part of each sentence. In the space provided, revise the unbalanced part so that it matches the other item or items in the sentence.

1.      The neighborhood group asked the town council to repair the potholes and that a traffic light be installed.

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2. Pesky mosquitoes, humidity that is high, and sweltering heat make summer an unpleasant time for me.

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3. The afternoon mail brought advertisements that were unwanted, bills I couldn't pay, and magazines I didn't like.

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4. Our house has a broken garage door, shutters that are peeling, and a crumbling chimney.

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5. My car needed the brakes replaced, the front wheels aligned, and recharging of the battery.

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6. I had to correct my paper for fragments, misplaced modifiers, and there were apostrophe mistakes.

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7. We do not want to stay home during our vacation, but a trip is not something we can afford.

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8. Stumbling out of bed, a cup of coffee that he drinks, and watching the weather report make up Roy's early-morning routine.

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9. Having a headache, my stomach being upset, and a bad case of sunburn did not put me in a good mood for the evening.

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10. The Gray Panthers is an organization that not only aids older citizens but also providing information for their families.

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Step 1 of 10

on Using Parallelism (126–127)

1.?that a traffic light be installed ?install a traffic light