English Skills with Readings 7th Edition by John Langan

تمرين 63

Underline the -ing or to fragment or fragments in each item. Then rewrite each item, using one of the methods of correction described on pages 419-420.
1. A mysterious package arrived on my porch yesterday. Bearing no return address. I half expected to find a bomb inside.
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2. Jack bundled up and went outside on the bitterly cold day. To saw wood for his fireplace. He returned half frozen with only two logs.
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3. Looking tired and drawn. The little girl's parents sat in the waiting room. The operation would be over in a few minutes.
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4. Sighing with resignation. Jill set aside her credit card bill. She decided simply to not worry about the bill. It being the holiday season.
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5. Typing furiously. Luis attempted to finish his paper before class. However, he didn't leave time for proofreading. The result being a paper riddled with errors.
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