EF6 Sent Comb Sheet 1

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2. The object has many flat sides and appears rounded with a diameter of 1/8 inch. SIMPLE
The object has many flat sides with a diameter of about 1/8 inch, but it appears rounded. COMPOUND
The object appears rounded with a diameter of about 1/8 inch, but it has many flat sides.  COMPOUND
The on object has many flat sides, but it appears rounded with a diameter that is about 1/8 inch.  COMPOUND COMPLEX
3. It comes in many colours outside and inside, but usually the outside is yellow and the inside is grayish black. COMPOUND
4. There is often writing and numbers, which are often/such as a two or a three, along the outside of the object. COMPLEX
There is often writing and numbers along the outside of the object which is often a 2 or a 3. MISPLACED MODIFIER
5. The top of the object is made of rubber and also has an aluminum band around it while the bottom part comes to a sharp point. COMPLEX
6. The body of the object appears to be made of wood, but the inside of the object is actually made of lead. COMPOUND
The body of the object appears to be made of wood while the inside of the object is actually made of lead. COMPLEX
The body of the object, the inside of which is made of lead, appears to be made of wood. COMPLEX
7. The longer you use the object, the shorter and duller it gets. COMPLEX
The shorter and duller the object gets, the longer you use it. COMPLEX
8. The object is often used by students, artists and office workers. SIMPLE
Students, artists and office workers often use the object. SIMPLE

GOOD VARIETY OF SENTENCE STYLES AND TYPES:

SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, COMPOUND-COMPLEX


PROOFREADING

"there" "where people sit on stools at the counter and eat"
"beautiful shiny grey marble" NO COMMAS
"; plates"
"are stored"
"Plates of cake are covered with glass and rest on top beside jars of candy."

"Plates of cake (which are covered) with glass rest on top beside jars of candy."

"at the back" "in back" PREPOSITION USAGE
"the counter"
"a variety"
"This adds to the cheerful..."
The mirror reflects the candy jars and glasses, adding to the cheerful...

The mirror reflects the candy jars and glasses, which add to the cheerful...

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES
"On the corner of the street is V an old-fashioned ice-cream shop..."
"In the window is a cute kitten.
"There is a cute kitten."
"In my hometown, we have many parks."
"We have many parks in my hometown."
STYLE