STYLE WORKOUT #8 

 

Select the most appropriate choice for a formal writing situation. 

 

1. ______ 

 

A. The letter was written by the judge for the plaintiff. 

B. The judge wrote the letter for the plaintiff. 

 

2. ______ 

 

A.  I believe that a number of people will be present; therefore, the room 

will be full. 

B.  I believe that a number of people will be present therefore the room will 

be full. 

 

3. ______ 

 

A.  When I go to work, I hope to find many coworkers in a good mood. 

B.  When I go to work I hope to find many coworkers in a good mood.  

 

4. ______ 

 

A.  Jezebel, Lilith, and other women were the subject of biblical lore. 

B.  jezebel, lilith and other women were the subject of biblical lore. 

 

5. ______ 

 

A. David, take your brother to the restroom. 

B. David take your brother to the restroom. 

 

6. ______ 

 

A. When at the firing range, I really like to rapidly fire my guns on a target. 

B. When at the firing range, I really like to fire my guns rapidly on a target. 

 

7. ______ 

 

A.  John had been brought before the judge. 

B.  The judge brought John before him.   

8. ______ 

 

A.  I would rather be punched in the face than call customer service. 

B.  I would rather be punched in the face then call customer service. 

 

9. ______ 

 

A.  If a cat brings you dead animals, then it may be a warning that he is 

plotting to kill you. 

B.  If a cat brings you dead animals then it may be a warning that he is 

plotting to kill you. 

 

10. ______ 

 

A.  The ancient Babylonians were the first people to brew beer, but they 

were not the last to drink it. 

B.  The ancient Babylonians were the first people to brew beer but they 

were not the last to drink it.