He has missed classes for three days'

1

• He has missed classes for three days.
• I havent seen her for a year.
• ?He hasnt paid rent for over three months.
• In order to watch football games, he purchased a
  new TV.
• ?In order to improve his listening comprehension,
  he listens to recordings every day.
• In order to get up a bit earlier, he went to bed
  at 9 oclock.

2

• I slept seven hours last night.
• ?I had a seven-hour sleep last night. (use
  timede structure)
• He just talked on the phone for two hours.
• He just had a two-hour talk on the phone (use
  timede structure)
• His girl friend drove his car back to her home.
  (use passive voice)
• ?Her boy friend blew all her money. (use passive
  voice)

3

• Someone drank up the beer I bought. (use passive
  voice)
• We began chatting as soon as we met.
• ?She started singing as soon as she was excited
  (happy).
• Some of my friends want to travel to China, and
  some want to travel to Taiwan.
• ?Some people are from Chicago, and others are
  from Washington.

4

• ?I will go to whichever restaurant that serves
  good food.
• Come see me whenever you have time.
• ?I will go to Hong Kong first, then I will go to
  Kyoto.
• Northwest Airlines tickets are 50 dollars more
  expensive than that of United Airline.
• My computer is 200 dollars cheaper than yours.

5

• If it rains tomorrow, then we will stay at home
  watching TV.
• ?If you dont feel comfortable, go see your
  doctor quickly.
• I thought it was already Friday.
• ?I thought you wouldnt come today.
• I thought Chinese was difficult, but it was not.
• I like to read while lying down.
• I like Californias weather better (more).

6

• Singing Chinese songs is difficult indeed, but it
  is very interesting.
• ?It is tasty indeed, but it is not good for your
  health.
• There are 15 students in the classroom.
• There are many cars in the parking lot.
• There is a student center next to my dormitory.
• ?There are many good restaurants in Beijing.

7

• ?To the west of my dorm is our library.
• To the left of the highway is the airport.
• Lying in bed is a newspaper.
• ?He is wearing a red shirt.
• Sounds like youve been very busy lately.
• ?Sounds like he will have three meetings tomorrow.