Editing Practice

Edit and rewrite the following paragraph. Pay particular attention to:

• gerunds
• expressions of contrast and similarity both, neither, in contrast, on the other hand, while
• comparatives and superlatives
• verb forms
• verbal adjectives
• spelling
• capitalization

1		When some students are nervous about sharing a room with a stranger, I can't wait to meet my new roommate. I am starting college in one month and I am very exciting about having a roommate. As an only child, I always lived alone. Having your own room can be nice. in contrast, it can be a lot loneley than living with a brother or sister. Of course, having a successful relationship with a roommate depend a lot on the people. they have both to be flexible and willing to work together. My Cousin Phil, has a terrible problem with his roommate. Phil is a hard worker, in contrast, his roommate likes to go to parties. They can't compromise, so both of them is happy. I am hoping that my roommate experience will be more success than Phil's and I'm willing to work to make it happen.