Corect sentences

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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I just want to know if these are the correct way to write these sentences. Thank you for your help!

  1. Neither of the men wanted his picture in the paper.

  2. The congressmen expected harsh criticism from their constituents.

  3. Most of the people in the community donated their time to help with the traffic.

  4. The choir members practiced for their spring recital.

  5. The employees were pleased with the company because it gave annual pay raises.

  6. The umpires went on strike, for they wanted larger salaries and more benefits.

  7. Aunt Rosie knitted him a sweater with matching gloves.

  8. Between you and me, I don’t think Andrew should be trusted with the money.

  9. Your voice is clearer than his.

  10. Brandon offered the employees and us discount movie tickets.

2

Hello, Htk-- and welcome to English-test.

All of your sentences are fine, with the possible exception of #6. Although it is perfectly grammatical, native speakers seldom use ‘for’ to mean ‘because’ nowadays. It is a fading use, and it now sounds literary or oratorical. It would not appear in a sentence about baseball. This is natural:

6. The umpires went on strike because they wanted larger salaries and more benefits.

3

Mister Micawber,
Could I not say:
“Aunt Rosie knitted for him a sweater with matching gloves.”
Please comment.
Thanks,
Er.S.M.M.Hanifa

4

Not if you wish to remain natural, Hanifasmm. These are your choices:

She knitted him some gloves.
He knitted some gloves for him.