STYLE WORKOUT #2 

 

Revise the following sentences. 

  

1. I have not ice skated never. 

  

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2. There are many alternatives to water purification in the United States. 

  

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3. African-Americans really support the Martin Luther King holiday. 

  

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4. It is difficult to imagine a world without wars. 

  

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5. This is the perfect example of a good song. 

  

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6. Don’t get your wires crossed when you are in a bad situation. 

  

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7. After a long day, Michael and Lisa hit the sack. 

  

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8. I finished my English paper by the skin of my teeth after procrastinating.   

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9. I want Beth to know how I feel but I cannot tell her. 

  

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10. Joey really likes this girl in his drama class unfortunately she is married. 

  

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11. Jack, indeed, loves to chase the mailman after all he is a dog. 

  

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12. In the book, Ryan says The best men are truthful ones. (Brooks, 2004, 

p.27). 

  

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