Posted: August 19th, 2015

Using each of the following present participles, write three sentences. In one, use the participle as the verb (with a helping verb); in another use the participle as the subject; and in the last, use the participle to describe the subject.

Using each of the following present participles, write three sentences. In one, use the participle as the verb (with a helping verb); in another use the participle as the subject; and in the last, use the participle to describe the subject. Example:

Answering

a. Verb: I have been answering the telephones all morning.

b. Subject: Answering telephones bores me.

c. Decribing word: The answering machine was disconnected.

1. Use the present participle selling as a verb with a helping verb.

2. Use the present participle selling as a subject.

3. Use the present participle selling as a describing word.

4. Use the present participle speaking as a verb.

5. Use the present participle speaking as a subject.

6. Use the present participle speaking as a describing word.

7. Use the present participle paying as a verb.

8. Use the present participle paying as a subject.

9. Use the present participle paying as a describing word.

10. Use the present participle writing as a verb.

11. Use the present participle writing as a subject.

12. Use the present participle writing as a describing word

13. Use the present participle looking as a verb.

14. Use the present participle looking as a subject.

15. Use the present participle looking as a describing word.

Without changing the order, rewrite these groups of words as a single paragraph. To do this, decide whether a period, a comma, or no punctuation at all is needed at the end of each line. Do not change the order of the lines, and remember to capitalize the first word of your new sentence. Public relations letters

a highly specialized mode of business communications

are written to influence public opinion

a public relations writer prepares news releases

as well as advertisements, speeches

and other written forms

that promote an organization’s positive image

to become a public relations writer

one must be clever with words

but a knowledge of sales techniques

and a sense of timing

are further requirements

a persistent competitive spirit will also help

for public relations is a difficult field

to break into.

3.Instructions: The following paragraph is in the past tense. In the space provided, rewrite it in the present tense, changing the verbs and other necessary words. 1. Example; I felt confident about the interview yesterday afternoon.

I feel confident about the interview this afternoon.

Alicia was a flight attendant, a job which involved serving others. Her posistion required patience and tact since she dealt with potentially irritable passengers. She had to keep passengers calm as well as serve them food and beverages. She not only catered to their needs, but also maintained their safety. Because she performed her duties well and was often complimented by passengers, she has been promoted to Supervisor of Flight Training.

Instructions: Proofread the letter for faulty parallelism, misplaced modifiers, and dangling modifiers. Where direct discourse is used, determine whether indirect discourse would be more appropriate. Then, rewrite each letter, making all necessary changes. Type your letter in a word document, then cut and paste your work into the space provided.

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Highpoint Tenants’ Association 2 Any Street Baltimore, MD 12991

Dear Apartment Owner:

It is with great pleasure that your executive council has contracted our refrigeration and stove repair services. It is our intention to provide each apartment in Highpoint with the most prompt and efficient repair service possible.

For an annual fee of $150 per apartment, we have agreed to assume responsibility for all malfunctions of refrigerators, freezers, and gas ranges. There will be no additional charge for repairs to you, even if the cost of these services should exceed $150.

This contract is on an apartment-by-apartment basis. Therefore, please let us know, “Are you interested in securing our Kitchen Insurance for your home?” We have enclosed a handy, self-addressed reply card for your convenience. Or you may call us at 555-1234 during business hours.

We look forward to serving you.

Very truly yours,