Wednesday, 25 February 2015

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. 

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