1. Jim and Ann like pizza.
Jim and Ann both like pizza.
Jim likes pizza, and Ann likes pizza.
Jim likes pizza; also, Ann likes pizza.
2. Abby, Luis, and Carl play soccer every weekend.
Abby, Luis and Carl play soccer every weekend.
Abby, Luis, and Carl all play soccer every weekend.
Abby, Luis, and Carl all play soccer together every weekend.
3. The bus and Skytrain both arrived late because of the snow.
The bus and the Skytrain both arrived late because it was snowing.
The bus arrived late because of the snow, so did the Skytrain.
4. Are the Jeep and the Honda on sale?
Is the Jeep or the Honda on sale?
5. Kam Wong, Sara Smith, Pam Singh, and Ron Adams were at the party.
Kam Wong, Sara Smith, Pam Singh, and Ron Adams were all together at the party.
Kam Wong, Sara Smith, and Pam Singh were at the party; unfortunately, so was Ron Adams.
Kam Wong and Sara Smith were at the party; surprisingly, Ron Adams and Pam Singh were there too.
6. His daughter, wife, and son all needed the car on Friday morning.
His daughter and son both needed the car on Friday morning; however, his wife needed it.
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1. Jim likes pizza and beer.
Jim likes pizza; also, he likes beer.
Jim likes both pizza and beer.
2. Abby plays soccer and hockey every weekend; afterward, she plays pool.
3. The bus arrived late and picked up five angry passengers.
Because the bus picked up five passengers late, they were angry. X
The bus picked up five angry passengers because the bus was late. X
The bus picked up five passengers who were angry because it was late. GOOD
The bus picked up five passengers who were angry with the lateness of the bus.
The late bus picked up five passengers who were angry.
Because the bus picked up five angry passengers, it was late.
4. Jane parked the car, rented two movies, and walked into the video store. X
Jane parked the car, walked into the video store, and rented two movies.
5. I bought a red coat, a cotton shirt, and a pair of socks.
I bought a red coat; then, I bought a cotton shirt; surprisingly, I also bought a pair of socks.
6. Vic went to a meeting on Thursday night, a dance on Friday night, and his friend's house on Saturday night.
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