Writing Coherent Paragraphs

Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate transitions.

Such as	Further	Finally	In addition
First	In particular	For example	Specifically
In short	But

Cancer is one of the leading causes of premature death in Canada, but there are several ways we can reduce our risk of developing it. First, we can eat better. Such as, we can eat foods that are high in fibre and low in saturated fat, Specitically black beans and whole grain breads. In addition, we can be more active For example, we can exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. Further, we can avoid smoking or being exposed to second-hand smoke. Finally, we can get screened for the types of cancer common to our gender. In particular, women can have mammograms to screen for breast cancer, while men can have PSA (prostate-specific antigen) tests to screen for prostate cancer. In short, by taking steps to reduce the risk of developing cancer, we can live longer, healthier lives.

Edit the following passage; underline all the errors in it. Then write down the correct form.

Jaime been applying for full–time jobs for several months, the last week he  is receiving a call from the Human Resources director at a computer software company the HR director asked Jaime,  if he could he fly to Chicago for a job interview; the company is offering to pay for Jaimes’ plane ticket to Chicago so that he will not had to paid for it himself. Jamie have agreed to come for interview

Since then Jaime has busy collected informations about the company. He also went

shopping for a new suite, Jaime and his wife has been rehearse answers to possible interview questions, so that Jaime will be good and ready his best. Jaime is being nervous about the interview; but he has been looking forward to work   at a new place.

Jaime has prepare a lot of questions before his interview starts last week; his wife has been help him a lot until he feels completely comfortable with all the questions.

Jaime has been applying for full–time jobs for several months. The last week,  he  received a call from the Human Resources director at a computer software company.  The HR director asked Jaime” If  he could  fly to Chicago for a job interview, the company will offer to pay for Jaimes’ plane ticket to Chicago, so  he do not had to paid for it by himself.”.  Jamie agreeded to come for interview.

Since then Jaime was busy collecting informations about the company. He also wentshopping for a new suite. Jaime and his wife have  rehearsed answers for possible interview questions. So that Jaime will be good and to ready his best. Jaime has being nervous about the interview, but he has been looking forward to work at a new place.

Jaime has prepared a lot of questions before his interview will starts from last week. His wife has been helped him a lot until he feels completely comfortable with all the questions.