13.1 Grammar
Jennifer B. Rodriguez
Professor Medina
ENC1102
3 March 2015
37.1
1. Many motorists are unaware of the dangers of texting while driving, but lawmakers have taken the matter into their own hands.
Because many motorists are unaware of the dangers of texting while driving, lawmakers have taken the matter into their own hands.
2. The tallest human on record was Robert Wadlow who reached an amazing height of eight feet, eleven inches.
The tallest human on record was Robert Wadlow; he reached an amazing height of eight feet, elven inches.
3. Some employers provide on-site care for the children of their employees, while others reimburse workers for daycare costs.
Some employers provide on-site care for the children of their employees, yet other reimburses workers for daycare costs.
4. The number of American vaccine manufacturers has plummeted because the industry has been hit with a flood of lawsuits.
The number of vaccine manufacturers has plummeted; as a result, the industry has been hit with a flood of lawsuits.
5. Most crustaceans live in the ocean; some also live on land or in freshwater habitats.
Most crustaceans live in the ocean. However, some also live on land or in freshwater habitats.
6. She inherited some tribal customs from her grandmother; she knows the sewing technique called Seminole patchwork.
She inherited some tribal customs from her grandmother and she knows the sewing technique called Seminole patchwork.
7. Don't throw that soda can in the trash. Recycle them!
Don't throw that soda can in the trash; recycle them.
8. My West Indian neighbor has lived in New England for years, nevertheless, she always feels betrayed by the winter.
Because my West Indian neighbor has lived in New England for years, she always feels betrayed by the winter.
9. The hope diamond in the Smithsonian Institution is impressive. In fact, it looks even larger.
The hope diamond in the Smithsonian Institution is impressive; in fact, it looks even larger.
10. Because you signed
Professor Medina
ENC1102
3 March 2015
37.1
1. Many motorists are unaware of the dangers of texting while driving, but lawmakers have taken the matter into their own hands.
Because many motorists are unaware of the dangers of texting while driving, lawmakers have taken the matter into their own hands.
2. The tallest human on record was Robert Wadlow who reached an amazing height of eight feet, eleven inches.
The tallest human on record was Robert Wadlow; he reached an amazing height of eight feet, elven inches.
3. Some employers provide on-site care for the children of their employees, while others reimburse workers for daycare costs.
Some employers provide on-site care for the children of their employees, yet other reimburses workers for daycare costs.
4. The number of American vaccine manufacturers has plummeted because the industry has been hit with a flood of lawsuits.
The number of vaccine manufacturers has plummeted; as a result, the industry has been hit with a flood of lawsuits.
5. Most crustaceans live in the ocean; some also live on land or in freshwater habitats.
Most crustaceans live in the ocean. However, some also live on land or in freshwater habitats.
6. She inherited some tribal customs from her grandmother; she knows the sewing technique called Seminole patchwork.
She inherited some tribal customs from her grandmother and she knows the sewing technique called Seminole patchwork.
7. Don't throw that soda can in the trash. Recycle them!
Don't throw that soda can in the trash; recycle them.
8. My West Indian neighbor has lived in New England for years, nevertheless, she always feels betrayed by the winter.
Because my West Indian neighbor has lived in New England for years, she always feels betrayed by the winter.
9. The hope diamond in the Smithsonian Institution is impressive. In fact, it looks even larger.
The hope diamond in the Smithsonian Institution is impressive; in fact, it looks even larger.
10. Because you signed