改错题
Directions: Revise each of the following sentences in accordance with the requirements of standard written English. Write your answers on the Answer Sheet.
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You have to convince your opponent that you have the ace in your hand. Especially in politics.
【正确答案】You have to convince your opponent that you have the ace in your hand, especially in politics.
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The senator stated after his election that he would reconsider the promises he had made.
【正确答案】The senator stated after his election that he would reconsider the promises he had made.
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To finish by the 3 a. m. deadline, the computer keyboard sang with Sylvia’ s flying fingers.
【正确答案】To finish by the 3 a. m. deadline, Sylvia’ s made the computer keyboard singing with flying fingers.
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Before starting a program of diet and exercise, a consultation with your physician is advisable.
【正确答案】Before starting a program of diet and exercise, it is advisable for you to consult with your physician.
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These brakes badly need to be adjusted, and you should do so without delay.
【正确答案】These brakes badly need to be adjusted, and you should do it without delay.
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When John and his brother contacted the admission office, they would not tell them the deadline for his application. 答案：When John and his brother contacted the admission office, the office would not tell them the deadline for their application. Education is more preferable than wealth by only3 points on a 10-point scale. 答案：Education is more preferable than wealth by 3 points on a 10-point scale. Regardless of the consequences, the police officer was forbidden from making any pinches.
【正确答案】Regardless of the consequences, the police officer was forbidden from making any arrests.
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Modernization has gone hand in hand and has offered incentives for such things as personal initiative and, ambition, hard work and resourcefulness.
【正确答案】Modernization has gone hand in hand and has offered incentives for personal initiative ambition, hard work and resourcefulness.
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The book having been read carefully and extensive notes having been taken, Tom felt confident about the test.
【正确答案】Having been read the book carefully and taken notes extensively, Tom felt confident about the test.
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