Grammar and Language Workbook

Restatement
—An unfamiliar word is explained by a more familiar expression. Clue
words include or, in other words, also known as, and also called.
The alarm system was very sophisticated; in other words, it was complicated.
 Exercise 1 
Draw a line under specific clue words. From the context, write a definition for the
italicized word.
Most of the sailors were eager volunteers, but some of the crew were 
conscripts.
sailors that were forced into service
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1. For many years that government has been autocratic, which means it is controlled by a single
power.
2. Geraldo lost many friends because of his prevarications, that is, he told lies.
3. The losers were very despondent, in contrast to the winners, who were cheering and laughing.
4. Many senators left the session during the filibuster because the long pointless speeches were
boring.
5. Mr. Chin coddled his granddaughters, just as most grandparents spoil their grandchildren. 
6. A good plumber carries a complete set of paraphernalia including wrenches, a torch, and a
pipe threader.
7. George Sand was the nom de plume or pen name of Amandine Aurore Lucie Dupin, Baroness
Dudevant.
8. The stranger committed one faux pas after another; for example, he insisted on talking in a
very loud voice.
9. Carly made elaborate plans for her vacation, whereas Allison preferred a simpler getaway.