Question

Underline
phrases which
are not necessary
in these
sentences. Not
all sentences
contain
unnecessary
phrases.
a) My wallet has been stolen by someone.
b) We were taught by a different teacher yesterday.
c) Nick was operated on at the hospital by a doctor.
d) The meal was served by a waiter in a red coat.
e) We were shown round the museum by a guide.
f) Two letters were delivered this morning by the postman.
g) Three men have been arrested by the police.
h) Yesterday a window was broken by someone.

Answer 1

Cut:
a)by someone
b)yesterday
c)on, by a doctor
d)in a red coat
f)by the postman
g)by the police
h)by someone