Combine each set of sentences below into one fluent sentence that provides the requested emphasis. Examples: SENTENCE SET COMBINED FOR John is a loyal employee. John is a motivated employee. John is short-tempered with his colleagues. Even though John is short-tempered with his POSITIVE EMPHASIS colleagues, he is a loyal and motivated employee.

a. The job offers an attractive salary. It demands long work hours. Promotions are rapid. (Combine for negative emphasis.)

b. The job offers an attractive salary. It demands long work hours. Promotions are rapid. (Combine for positive emphasis.)

c. Company X gave us the lowest bid. Company Y has an excellent reputation. (Combine to emphasize Company Y.)

d. Superinsulated homes are energy efficient. Superinsulated homes create a danger of indoor air pollution. The toxic substances include radon gas and urea formaldehyde. (Combine for a negative emphasis.)

e. Computers cannot think for the writer. Computers eliminate many mechanical writing tasks. They speed the flow of information. (Combine to emphasize the first assertion.)