If possible, keep the construction of a sentence uniform. One way to do this is to keep the same subject and the same voice throughout the sentence. For example:

As we read 1, we may naturally inquire, "By whom could the boys be seen ? "

Exercises

367. Be prepared to improve the following sentences, and to explain the original faults of construction:

1. In order to save the vessel, she had to be lightened of her deck-load and was run before the wind.

2. The wolves becoming more savage every moment, a council was held, and having decided to camp for the night, a great fire was built.

3. Van and I paddled down the river all that morning until one o'clock, and then the canoe was pushed into the sand and lunch was eaten.

4. I strung a rope between two trees, and then the tent covering was drawn over it.

5. Their object is to blast away the whole ledge of rock so that a cellar can be made, and at the same time they can utilize the stone for building purposes. .

6. As we looked eagerly toward the opening in the wood, the familiar face of our favorite horse was seen.

7. Many people take great pleasure in photography and in taking long drives, and even reading is often enjoyed by people.

8. She had a severe headache and the doctor cured it.

368. (1) Write what you consider the most important thing to say about each of five of the following subjects:

1. "The Vision of Sir Launfal."

2. "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner."

3. Rebecca (in "Ivanhoe").

4. "Treasure Island."

5. "The Pilgrim's Progress."

6. Abraham Lincoln's Boyhood.

7. Napoleon.

8. England and America.

9. International Peace.

10. Our School Paper.

11. The Good Effects of War.

12. Our Literary Society.

13. Extempore Speaking.

(2) Examine each sentence carefully to see whether it is a unit. If there is any doubt about the unity of a sentence, rewrite it. See that the construction is uniform.