EXERCISE 2. CHANGE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS TO QUESTIONS.SAMPLE

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5. Our team could have done better.

Reminder: Did you end each of your questions above with a question mark?

Composition Hint

Shorten your verb phrases whenever possible. Avoid wordiness—the use of un-

necessary words. Aim for conciseness—brief, uncluttered expression.

WORDY

: If you do not run for president, she may run.

CONCISE

: If you do not run for president, she may.

(The main verb run is understood.)

WORDY

: Jim refused to apologize. He should have apologized.

: Jim refused to apologize. He should have.

WORDY

: They are not being blamed, but I am being blamed.

CONCISE

: They are not being blamed, but I am.

(The helping verb being and the main verb blamed are understood.)