INSTRUCTIONS: Is the sentence written correctly? Answer Y for Yes or N for No. To become a doctor requires studying for a long time.

INSTRUCTIONS: Rewrite the second sentence. Add the connector in parentheses and punctuation as necessary. Ex: We decided to walk instead of taking the bus. We were late. (as a result)   As a result, we were late. We spent a lot of money on clothes. We didn’t have much left for food. (as a result)

INSTRUCTIONS: Rewrite the sentences. Change the time clause to a phrase with the -ing form. Ex: I took a nap after I ate dinner.   I took a nap after eating dinner. Mario fell asleep while he was studying for the test.

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete each sentence with used to, was used to, or get used to. Ex: Maria used to live with her family. I couldn’t ____________________ seeing people in such bad shape, so I had to stop volunteering at the hospital.

INSTRUCTIONS: Is the sentence written correctly? Answer Y for Yes or N for No. People appreciated Dawson to give them money.

INSTRUCTIONS: Rewrite the sentences. Change the phrase with the -ing form to a time clause. Ex: While crossing a river, some of the boys drowned.   While they were crossing a river, some of the boys drowned. They learned basic English while staying at a refugee camp.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Y for Yes if the sentence uses the person’s exact words. Answer N for No if it reports what the person has said. She said, “I have applied to Greenfield Community College.”

Your gross wages are subject to FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) taxes that fundthe Social Security system and Medicare.

Time value of money calculations, such as present and future value amounts, can be applied tomany day-to-day decisions.

Byron is investigating a mutual fund that claims that $1,000 today will be worth $5,000 in five years. What is he solving for?