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. ……For example……, we can eat foods that are high in fibre and low in saturated fat, ……such as…black beans and whole grain breads……Further…………, we can be more active………specifically…….., we can exercise for at least 30 minutes a day…………In addition…….., 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 had been applied for full–time jobs for several months, .The last week he  is receiving received a call from the Human Resources director at of a computer software company. theThe HR director asked Jaime,  if he could he fly fly to Chicago for a job interview;. the The company is was offering to pay the payment for Jaimes’ of Jaime's plane ticket to Chicago so that he will not had to paid pay for it himself. Jamie have agreed agreed to come for interview.

Since then, Jaime has busy had been busy collected to collect informations information about the company. He also went

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

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