English Skills with Readings 7th Edition by John Langan

Exercise 1

In the following items, the specific ideas are given but the general ideas are unstated. Fill in each blank with a general heading that accurately describes the list provided.
EXAMPLE
General idea: ___________ household Chores_______________
Specific ideas: washing dishes
preparing meals
taking out trash
dusting
1. General idea:_________________________________________
Specific ideas: convenient work hours
short travel time to job
good pay
considerate boss
2. General idea:_____________________________________
Specific ideas: greed
Cowardice
Selfishness
dishonesty
3. General idea:______________________________________
Specific ideas: order the invitations
get the bride's gown
rent the tuxedos
hire a photographer
4. General idea:____________________________________
Specific ideas: "Your mother stinks. "
"Your father's a bum."
"You look like an ape."
"Your car is a real piece of junk."
5. General idea:______________________________
Specific ideas: "I like your dress."
"You look great in red."
"Your new haircut looks terrific."
"You did very well on the exam."