Revise the following sentences to eliminate unnecessary shifts in tense,mood, voice, or person and number and between direct and indirect discourse. Most ofthe items can e revised in more than one way.1. The greed of the 1980s gave way to the occupational insecurity of the 1990s, whichin turn gives way to reinforced family ties in the early 2000s.2. The building inspector suggested that we apply for a construction permit and that weshould check with his office again when the plans are complete.3. She studied the package, wondered what could it be, and tore off the wrapping.4. Suddenly, we heard an explosion of wings off to our right, and you could see ahundred or more ducks lifting off from the water.5. In my previous job, I sold the most advertising sports and was given a salesexcellence award.6. A cloud of snow powder rose as skis and poles fly in every direction.7. The flight attendant said, “Please turn off all electronic devices,” but that we could usethem again after takeoff.8. Workers with computer skills were in great demand, and a programmer could almostname their salary.9. When in Florence, be sure to see the cityʼs famed cathedral, and many tourists alsovisit Michelangeloʼs statue David.10.The aroma, which wafts through the house, lured the adults from their beds.
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