The document discusses how professionals can sometimes be impatient due to the stressful nature of their jobs. A doctor realized a second opinion was needed for a patient named Tom, so he sent Tom to an eye specialist.

1. Professionals can sometimes be
extremely impatient, for their
positions are at times rather
stressful.
The doctor decided a second
opinion was required, so Tom was
sent to an eye specialist.

3. 1. a. We received seven inches of
rain in four hours.
b. The underpass was flooded.
2. a. I flipped the light switch on.
B. The light came on.
3. a. Many buffalo were killed.
B. Buffalo almost became
extinct.

4. 1. a. I decided to call it a day
b. I was feeling tired.
2. a. It was raining.
b. We stayed at home.
3. a. He must be asleep.
b. There is no light in his room.

5. 1. a. I learned to play the drums
quickly
b. I took lessons from a pro.
2. a. The batter couldn’t hit the
softball.
b. he didn’t keep his eyes on the
ball.
3. a. The price increase.
b. Sales are down.