English Skills with Readings 7th Edition by John Langan

Exercise 103

Underline the two fragments in each item. Then rewrite the item in the space provided, making the changes needed to correct the fragments.
EXAMPLE
The people at the sandwich shop save money. By watering down the coffee. Also, using the cheapest grade of hamburger. Few people go there anymore.
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1. Gathering speed with enormous force. The plane was suddenly in the air. Then it began to climb sharply. And several minutes later leveled off.
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2. Before my neighbors went on vacation. They asked me to watch their house. I agreed to check the premises once a day. Also, to take in their mail.
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3. Running untouched into the end zone. The halfback raised his arms in triumph. Then he slammed the football to the ground. And did a little victory dance.
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4. It's hard to keep up with bills. Such as the telephone, gas, and electricity. After you finally mail the checks. New bills seem to arrive a day or two later.
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5. While a woman ordered twenty pounds of sliced turkey. Customers at the delicounter waited impatiently. The woman explained that she was in charge of a school picnic. And apologized for taking up so much time.
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