Practice 2: Improve the following choppy sentences by combining them to make either compound, complex, or compound - complex sentences
1. The two sides will build a cooperation model. The model is on training and studies in science and technology. The training and studies meet international standards
→ The two sides will build a cooperation model on training and studies in science and technology, which meets international standards.
2. The plan will aim for top quality education. This will put Viet Nam in the running for the Noble prizes. This will also put this country in the running for other prestigious awards
→ The plan will aim for top quality education, putting Vietnam in the running for the Noble prizes as well as other prestigious awards.
3. The International Energy Agency said world oil demand would be less than expected this year. Then prices had dipped slightly. This is because of slower economic growth in industrialized countries and record prices
→ According to the International Energy Agency, world oil demand would be less than expected this year, resulting in a slight dip in prices due to slower economic growth in industrialized countries and record prices.
Practice 3: Correct the following run - on sentences
1. The workmen left red lights near the hole they wanted to warn motorists
→ The workmen left red lights near the hole. They wanted to warn motorists.
2. Adults give their mothers red carnations the official Mother's Day flowers this is a tradition in American families
→ Adults give their mothers red carnations, which are the official Mother's Day flowers. This is a tradition in American families.
3. Vietcomabank ca arrange letters of credit for those doing import and export business in Vietnam it is even possible to borrow money from Vietcombank
→ Vietcomabank can arrange letters of credit for those doing import and export business in Vietnam. It is even possible to borrow money from Vietcombank.
