Exam 10: Composition

Which course of action most improves the following sentence? "Don't forget to change your car's oil every 3000 miles, you risk damaging the engine if you drive without enough oil."

Which course of action most improves the following sentence? "He felt badly about canceling the appointment at the last minute, but there was no chance he would make it on time.'

Which course of action most improves the following sentence? "Old and decrepit, Laura decided it was time for her to buy a new sofa."

Which course of action most improves the following sentence? "Even though he couldn't afford to buy it, Chris convinced the dealer to let him test drive a brand new Cadillac."

Which course of action most improves the following sentence? "His daughters persuaded him to take a break from work and drive them to the mall so that they could meet with some of they're friends."

Which course of action most improves the following sentence? "He was honest, hardworking and a regular customer at the neighborhood pub."

Which course of action most improves the following sentence? "Even though he seemed generous, his actions were, in the end, self-serving."

Which course of action most improves the following sentence? "Some people have called for an end to the US boycott of Cuban goods."

Which course of action most improves the following sentence? "The novel affected great personal growth when I was a teenager; I have recommended it to a large number of teens since then."

Which course of action most improves the following sentence? HR had turned into such a bureaucratic mess that it was impossible to determine whose responsible for paychecks being issued a day late.

Which course of action most improves the following sentence? "Rainstorms are an every day occurrence in most of the Northwest US."

Which course of action most improves the following sentence? "I didn't get to go to the museum before the Van Gogh exhibit left town."

Which course of action most improves the following sentence? "The company's new CEO had big plans for the future, but the board was adverse to changing too quickly."

Which course of action most improves the following sentence? "Neither side was completely happy with the mediator's judgment, but they agreed to abide by it nonetheless."

Which course of action most improves the following sentence? "The Johnsons's family car was broken into, the window was shattered and the radio was stolen."

Which course of action most improves the following sentence? "After a difficult season, the women's soccer team won their first victory last night."

Which course of action most improves the following sentence? "During the primaries, all three Democratic candidates levied serious allegations against each other, only to retract them during the general election."

Which course of action most improves the following sentence? "If you would have taken out a second mortgage to finance your vacation, you would be in trouble now that you are out of work."

Which course of action most improves the following sentence? "Towards the end of the film, the audience is tricked into believing that the hero has died."

Which course of action most improves the following sentence? "Having spent three hours in traffic to get to the trendy, new restaurant, John intended to stay for awhile."