2. Module I: Review of grammar and basic writing
• Basic grammar
• Punctuation
• capitalization
• Apostrophe
• Structure of critical sentences.
3. Q1
With the beginning of the new '80s, it is readily ascertainable that there has
been little if any improvement in the overall national or general local
economy. It is expected by some economists that a general upturn on the
national level should come about sometime during mid-1981. However, with
the increase in taxes starting in January, mainly an increase in social security,
this will reduce the amount of free funds available for the stimulation of
consumer spending.
4. Q1 A
In 1980 we saw little if any improvement in the economy, national or local, and
although some economists expect an upturn in mid-1981, the tax increases
scheduled to begin in January, mainly for social security, will leave consumers with
less money to spend.
5. With the beginning of the new '80s, it is
readily ascertainable that there has been
little if any improvement in the overall
national or general local economy. It is
expected by some economists that a general
upturn on the national level should come
about sometime during mid-1981. However,
with the increase in taxes starting in January,
mainly an increase in social security, this
will reduce the amount of free funds
available for the stimulation of consumer
spending.
Verbose
logorrhoea
Baggy
6. Q2
More remote, less densely populated suburbs, whose lower values were often a
function of how far they were from work centers, and small towns in rural locations,
whose lower values were a reflection of the difficulty of earning a living, are likely
to see considerable appreciation of their property values in the next two decades.
7. Q2 A
More remote, less densely populated suburbs,
whose lower values were often a function of
how far they were from work centers, and small
towns in rural locations, whose lower values
were a reflection of the difficulty of earning a
living, are likely to see considerable
appreciation of their property values in the next
two decades.
Syntax (Structure)
• Passive Voice
• Compound Complex
Sentence
• Irregular Comma Splice
Grammatical Inaccuracies
• “be” verb
• Verbals/Imposters
8. Q2 A
Rural and exurban property values should appreciate considerably in the
next two decades as it becomes easier for people to earn a living in areas
remote from work centres.
9. Q3
To make the most of your investments, it is essential that you understand what your
goals are and what your financial temperament is.
Q3A
To make the most of your investments, you have to understand your goals and
financial temperament.
10. Q4
The more reasoned analysis made by the Saint-Simonians of the nature of the new power
situation in France and of the reasons the present government could not satisfy the needs of
the people was confirmed by these developments.
Q4 A
These developments confirmed the Saint-Simonians, more reasoned analysis of the new
power situation in France and of the present government's inability to satisfy the people’s
needs.
11. Common Stylistic Faults of Composition
• words in the wrong order
• equivalent but unbalanced sentence elements
• needless words
• inappropriate punctuation
• imprecise relations between subjects and verbs and between pronouns and antecedents
