Exercises

	Writing Handbook Exercises

Using Coordination Combine the pairs and sequences of sentences below using methods of coordination. That is, join independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction or items in a series with a concluding comma and (, and . . .). In some cases, due to length or emphasis, it will be most effective to link ideas by placing a coordinating conjunction at the beginning of a sentence or by using a semicolon. Write your finished sentences in the blanks provided. example: In a liberal democracy like Canada, national defence is a shared activity. It is shared by the people. It is shared by the Parliament. It is shared by the Canadian Forces. In a liberal democracy like Canada, national defence is an activity shared by the people, the Parliament, and the Canadian Forces.

7. Only recently have the Financial Accounts Committee and the Defence Committee made a genuine nonpartisan effort to address declining capabilities in the armed forces. This consensus was reported by the media because it was remarkable.


7. Only recently have the Financial Accounts Committee and the Defence Committee made a genuine nonpartisan effort to address declining capabilities in the armed forces, and this consensus was reported by the media because it was remarkable.