Correct the errors in the following sentence overheard in the supermarket:
The twin’s were amused, first they entertained there friends’ by telling jokes, than they had chased after the dog, and it was ended when they imitated their friends.
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The twins were amused; they had entertained their friends by telling jokes, chased the dog, and finally imitated their friends.
Miranda: You're on the right track, but now I want you to think about parallel construction and the passive voice.
The twins were amused; they entertained their friends by telling jokes, they chased their dog, and they imitated their friends.
Dejo: Yes, but you need to think about who is being amused or doing the amusing;-)
The twin's were amusing their friends by telling jokes, chasing after the dog, and imitating their friends.
Ying: An excellent solution:-)
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