Style 9th Edition - Exercise 3.6

Late night procrastinating. I hope Claudia and Ben are sleeping :)

1. Lincoln hoped to preserve the Union without war but when the South attacked Fort Sumter, war became inevitable.
2. The president’s aides attempted to immunize him from Congress’ subpoena.
3. Business executives predicted that the economy would quickly revive.
4. How you analyzed my report omits any data that supported how you criticized what I found.
5. The health care industry is unable to exert control on the costs, which could lead to the public deciding that Congress needs to act.
6. The pope appealed to the world’s rich nations for assistance to those facing the threat of starving in Africa.
7. Several candidates attempted to explain why voters participated more in this year’s elections.
8. The class agreed that the reading list was based on the assumption that there would be tests on only certain selections.
9. The business sector did not independently study the cause of the sudden increase in the trade surplus.
10. The fraternities recognized an understanding as to the need for controls over drinking on campus.
11. The CIA is uncertain whether the North Koreans intend to cease their missile testing.
12. The coaching staff is responsible for the team’s physical condition.
13. If the data contradicts, you are required to explain why.
14. While the Dean rejecting our proposal was disappointing, it was not surprising because it was expected that this had been decided.
15. They performed the play enthusiastically, but they did not stage it intelligently.

ALICE CHUNG