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Individual Rewriting

Remember that a habit description usually comprises three sections? They are an
identification or introduction, a series of paragraphs describing the features of the subject,
and a concluding paragraph. Now, read the text again Identify the sections and put section’
name in column 1. Then identify the keywords and write them in the third column. Based on
the keywords, rewrite the sentences.

Structure Sentences Keywords Rewriting
Today was a particularly hectic day
Thankfully, Rose was at home to assist me in
washing dishes, making quince jelly, and
Orientation caring for our newest family member, the

boy.
This was yet another ordinary day.

Jean came in after we completed our chores
and began enjoying the dinner we had just
prepared. Rose was tending to the child.
A heavy knock came at the entrance. I sat
there waiting for Jean or Rose to pass.
Jean sprang from his seat, knife and fork both
clutched in his hands. “Can’t a guy eat in
peace?” he exclaimed. “I’ve come to arrest
you Mr. Jean Clarkson for horse stealing,” a
deep voice said when Jean opened the bell. I
stood there watching Jean finish his last bite
of dinner.
He then told me that he was about to be
arrested. If there was no subpoena, I
informed him he didn’t have to go.
Sequence of I screamed at him, telling him he shouldn’t
event have let him in. Jean confidently said, “It’s all
right, Mum,” in an attempt to quiet me 78
down.

The bread was taken out of the oven by me.

Jean ate the rest of his food from his bowl
with a large slice of thick bread. Constable
Fitzgerald was standing nearby. ‘I’ll just go
grab my jacket!” Jean said.
I chased after Jean, shouting at him for
letting him in when he shouldn’t have. Rose’s
screams could be heard
I dashed back to see what had happened.
Fitzgerald was bullying her, she explained.
I charged into the kitchen, grabbed the
shovel, and smacked him in the face. Jean