1) Sentence Type:
For each lettered item, write a simple, a compound, and a complex sentence that incorporates both items of information. For the complex sentences, emphasize the first idea in each item.
- Tim was given a promotion/Tim was assigned additional duties.
- Eileen is our corporate counsel/Eileen will write the letter on our behalf.
2)Using Nondiscriminatory Language:
Revise the following sentences to eliminate discriminatory language.
- The mayor opened contract talks with the union representing local policemen.
- While the salesmen are at the convention, their wives will be treated to a tour of the city's landmarks.
- Our company gives each foreman the day off on his birthday.
- Our public relations director, Heather Marshall, will ask her young secretary, Bonita Carwell, to take notes during the president's speech.
- Neither Rev. Batista nor his secretary, Doris Hawkins, had met the new family.