EL Synthesis #33

1.       Knowing his limitations, Mr Soon hired experts to help him with his business.

2.       Luck and good fortune would come to people who touched the magic tree.

3.       Turning to the class, Mr Siva grinned cheekily as he pulled the giant rubber spider down the wall.

4.       Following the seminar, refreshments will be served at the foyer.

5.       Reaching a quick decision in this matter is impossible as there are too many factors to consider.

6.       As a result of Roy’s thoughtless words, Ivy was hurt.

7.       Unless funds can be raised to repay the debts incurred, the firm will most certainly go belly up.

8.       In addition to books and clothes, Carrie also bought shoes at the sale.

9.       Being sociable, Nigel spoke to our new classmate first.

10.   His acute embarrassment was why Shawn refused to divulge the reason for his rash action. 

EL Synthesis #32

1.     You will get into her good books by being gracious.

2.     Switch on the air conditioner if the room is not cool enough.     OR
Switch on the air conditioner if the room is warm. (REJECT: hot)

3.     He would have finished the plate of noodles if it had been well cooked.

4.     He often does not offer us a greeting.

5.     You will not get fired if you are not tardy and rude to the boss.             OR
You will not get fired if you are early and polite to the boss.
Note : tardy = late
          punctual = on time (punctual is NOT equal to early)
6.     Victoria will forgive you if you apologise to her parents.

7.     He leaves nothing on his plate when I cook for him.

8.     Hector will not get his hands on your family’s considerable fortune if you do not let him have his way.     
Note: Without the "do not" , the meaning changes when "if" is used
     OR
Hector will not get his hands on your family’s considerable fortune unless you let him have his way.

9.     The sweater is less comfortable than it looks.
Note : The sweater is not as comfortable as it looks is not accepted because "as___as" usually means an equivalent. 

10.      It was only with his father’s help that he made more money than me. 

EL Synthesis #31

1.     He got burnt when he played with fire.          OR
He got burnt as he played with fire.                 OR
He got burnt while playing with fire. 

2.     With a thud, Gina let the heavy brick fall after she lifted it.

3.     Enroute to lunch, Jackson lost his wallet.

4.     Provided that the grease is cleaned off, the stove will look as good as new.

5.     Fluffy, more than anything else in the world, is loved by me.

6.     Supposing he agrees to join our club, we will let him in on the secret.
NOTE: Supposing if he agrees (×)

7.     The flood waters washed away the huts along the river banks. OR
The flood waters washed the huts along the river banks away.
NOTE: passive -> active voice

8.     At the sound of the gunshot, the ducks flew off.

9.     Besides a book and a teddy bear, my parents also bought me a huge cake for my birthday.

10.                         Trouble can be avoided if one exercises caution. 

Writing Link - Bullying

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