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CAPITALIZATION:
During the summer and fall we like to hike in Yosemite national park.

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During the summer and fall we like to hike in Yosemite National Park. (39)

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George went to the Federal Building in downtown Los Angeles to get the immigration forms.

Back 2

CAPITALIZATION:
George went to the federal building in downtown Los Angeles to get the immigration forms. (39)

Front 3

CAPITALIZATION:
Kara’s favorite salad dressing is italian vinaigrette.

Back 3

CAPITALIZATION:
Kara’s favorite salad dressing is Italian vinaigrette. (39)

Front 4

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Since Kirby’s major is in business, he attends the college of business administration at California State university, Long Beach.

Back 4

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Since Kirby’s major is in business, he attends the College of Business Administration at California State University, Long Beach. (39)

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Previously Kirby attended a Community College in Cerritos.

Back 5

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Previously Kirby attended a community college in Cerritos. (39)

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In the spring the college will offer 23 sections of IS301 business communication.

Back 6

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In the spring the college will offer 23 sections of IS301 Business Communication. (40)

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Professor McPherson teaches Business Communication.

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Professor McPherson teaches business communication. (40)

Front 8

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Carolyn is enrolled in marketing 101 and spanish.

Back 8

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Carolyn is enrolled in Marketing 101 and Spanish. (39/40)

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Tim has a bachelor of science business administration and his Master’s degree.

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Tim has a Bachelor of Science Business Administration and his master’s degree. (40)

Front 10

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The guest speaker was vice president Howard from Castle Corporation.

Back 10

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The guest speaker was Vice President Howard from Castle Corporation. (41)

Front 11

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When you visit the university, stop by and say hello to professor Andrews.

Back 11

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When you visit the university, stop by and say hello to Professor Andrews. (41)

Front 12

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The Marketing Director, Bill Freeman, will not be at the meeting.

Back 12

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The marketing director, Bill Freeman, will not be at the meeting. (41)

Front 13

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George Kaplan, President of Kaplan Enterprises, is a dynamic speaker.

Back 13

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George Kaplan, president of Kaplan Enterprises, is a dynamic speaker. (41)

Front 14

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Send the package to Susan Farrell, marketing director, Kaplan Enterprises, 20 Park Place, Orlando, FL 30045.

Back 14

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Send the package to Susan Farrell, Marketing Director, Kaplan Enterprises, 20 Park Place, Orlando, FL 30045. (41)

Front 15

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The Accounting Manager, the Personnel Director, and the Vice President met to discuss the issue.

Back 15

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The accounting manager, the personnel director, and the vice president met to discuss the issue. (41)

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The class was reading to Kill a Mockingbird.

Back 16

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The class was reading To Kill a Mockingbird. (42)

Front 17

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We all enjoyed reading the article titled “Planning a Trip is Half the fun.”

Back 17

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We all enjoyed reading the article titled “Planning a Trip Is Half the Fun.” (42)

Front 18

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Please check the advice given on the careerbuilder web site.

Back 18

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Please check the advice given on the CareerBuilder Web site. (42)

Front 19

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We often visit the museum located on the East side of the river.

Back 19

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We often visit the museum located on the east side of the river. (43)

Front 20

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Jim, who is originally from the south, loves the weather changes he experiences living in the northeast.

Back 20

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Jim, who is originally from the South, loves the weather changes he experiences living in the Northeast. (43)

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Jim used to live in South Georgia.

Back 21

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Jim used to live in south Georgia. (43)

Front 22

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Our human resource department provides many services on our company’s Intranet.

Back 22

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Our Human Resource Department provides many services on our company’s Intranet. (44)

Front 23

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Many Information Systems Departments have an employee help desk which handles technical problems.

Back 23

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Many information systems departments have an employee help desk which handles technical problems. (44)

Front 24

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The Sony job advertisement indicated that résumés should be sent to the personnel department.

Back 24

CAPITALIZATION:
The Sony job advertisement indicated that résumés should be sent to the Personnel Department. (44)

Front 25

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Dave was trying to decide whether to buy an Apple Computer or a Dell Computer.

Back 25

CAPITALIZATION:
Dave was trying to decide whether to buy an Apple computer or a Dell computer. (45)

Front 26

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Tim enjoys drinking Starbucks Coffee.

Back 26

CAPITALIZATION:
Tim enjoys drinking Starbucks coffee. (45)

Front 27

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The workshop will be held in room 224.

Back 27

CAPITALIZATION:
The workshop will be held in Room 224. (46)

Front 28

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Please complete form 67-A and submit it with your refund request letter.

Back 28

CAPITALIZATION:
Please complete Form 67-A and submit it with your refund request letter. (46)

Front 29

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Cory included figure 2.1 in his report because it effectively supported his conclusions.

Back 29

CAPITALIZATION:
Cory included Figure 2.1 in his report because it effectively supported his conclusions. (46)

Front 30

CAPITALIZATION:
Kimberly arrived on American Airlines flight 29 at gate 16.

Back 30

CAPITALIZATION:
Kimberly arrived on American Airlines Flight 29 at Gate 16.

Front 31

WEAK SENTENCES:
Since parking was a problem, shuttles were provided around campus.
a. Opening Fillers.
b. Use of passive instead of active voice.
c. Lack or parallel structure.
d. Redundancies.
e. Dangling or misplaced modifier.

Back 31

WEAK SENTENCES:
Since parking was a problem, shuttles were provided around campus.

b. Use of passive instead of active voice.

Front 32

WEAK SENTENCES:
Using a number of creative marketing techniques, the ad was finally finished.
a. Opening Fillers.
b. Use of passive instead of active voice.
c. Lack or parallel structure.
d. Redundancies.
e. Dangling or misplaced modifier.

Back 32

WEAK SENTENCES:
Using a number of creative marketing techniques, the ad was finally finished.

e. Dangling or misplaced modifier.

Front 33

WEAK SENTENCES:
There are several techniques you can use to improve your test scores.
a. Opening Fillers.
b. Use of passive instead of active voice.
c. Lack or parallel structure.
d. Redundancies.
e. Dangling or misplaced modifier.

Back 33

WEAK SENTENCES:
There are several techniques you can use to improve your test scores.

a. Opening Fillers. (P. 151)

Front 34

WEAK SENTENCES:
The market for industrial goods includes manufacturers, contractors, wholesalers, and those concerned with the retail function.
a. Opening Fillers.
b. Use of passive instead of active voice.
c. Lack or parallel structure.
d. Redundancies.
e. Dangling or misplaced modifier.

Back 34

WEAK SENTENCES:
The market for industrial goods includes manufacturers, contractors, wholesalers, and those concerned with the retail function.

c. Lack or parallel structure.

Front 35

WEAK SENTENCES:
Lourdes arranged the programs according to chronological dates and the end result was that she developed a well-organized process that required little alteration or change.
a. Opening Fillers.
b. Use of passive instead of active voice.
c. Lack or parallel structure.
d. Redundancies.
e. Dangling or misplaced modifier.

Back 35

WEAK SENTENCES:
Lourdes arranged the programs according to chronological dates and the end result was that she developed a well-organized process that required little alteration or change.

d. Redundancies.

Front 36

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Fours years are the amount of time that it usually takes to complete a college education.

Back 36

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Fours years is the amount of time that it usually takes to complete a college education.

Front 37

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Sometimes I wish I was living in Boston.

Back 37

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Sometimes I wish I were living in Boston. (5)

Front 38

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In the spring of last year there was an excellent job fair on campus.

Back 38

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In the spring of last year, there was an excellent job fair on campus.

Front 39

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Please go to the library, and find a book on marketing to another culture.

Back 39

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Please go to the library and find a book on marketing to another culture.

Front 40

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The Rolling Stones concert tour went around the world. London, England, Tokyo, Japan, and Los Angeles, California, were some of the cities where they performed.

Back 40

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The Rolling Stones concert tour went around the world. London, England; Tokyo, Japan; and Los Angeles, California, were some of the cities where they performed.

Front 41

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The H.R. director advised Joan and I to call back in one month regarding the internship positions.

Back 41

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The H.R. director advised Joan and me to call back in one month regarding the internship positions.

Front 42

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A list of suggestions for improving retention and test performance are found in an article titled “Best Listening Habits.”

Back 42

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A list of suggestions for improving retention and test performance is found in an article titled “Best Listening Habits.”

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The CEO and manager, whom had gone to an industry conference, were out of the office the entire week.

Back 43

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The CEO and manager, who had gone to an industry conference, were out of the office the entire week.

Front 44

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When conducting research for a report you may find so much information that you need to develop specific keyword search criteria.

Back 44

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When conducting research for a report, you may find so much information that you need to develop specific keyword search criteria.

Front 45

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October 11, 2005 is the day of the next exam.

Back 45

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October 11, 2005, is the day of the next exam.

Front 46

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An important item which is found in most proposals is the budget.

Back 46

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An important item, which is found in most proposals, is the budget.

Front 47

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I appreciate you assisting the other students with their homework.

Back 47

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I appreciate your assisting the other students with their homework.

Front 48

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The instructor said that “she wanted all homework turned in on the due date.”

Back 48

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The instructor said that she wanted all homework turned in on the due date.

Front 49

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When we completed our research, we decided to focus our report on 5 main points.

Back 49

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When we completed our research, we decided to focus our report on five main points.

Front 50

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John went to the beach he walked for 40 minutes.

Back 50

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John went to the beach; he walked for 40 minutes.

Front 51

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On May 12 the company president awarded bonuses to Tyler and me, however, since our file addresses were not correct we didn’t receive our checks until June 1.

Back 51

SENTENCE EDITING:
On May 12 the company president awarded bonuses to Tyler and me; however, since our file addresses were not correct we didn’t receive our checks until June 1.

Front 52

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Everyone know how to listen, but many of us listen at only 25 percent efficiency.

Back 52

SENTENCE EDITING:
Everyone knows how to listen, but many of us listen at only 25 percent efficiency.

Front 53

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Although the group said everyone tried diligently to reach a consensus, just between you and I, there was very little effort given by several members.

Back 53

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Although the group said everyone tried diligently to reach a consensus, just between you and me, there was very little effort given by several members.

Front 54

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The particularly-slow horse was the cause of the delay in the parade.

Back 54

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The particularly slow horse was the cause of the delay in the parade.

Front 55

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Will you please pass your homework forward?

Back 55

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Will you please pass your homework forward.

Front 56

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Due to assignments being turned in late, some students grades were missing from Beach Board.

Back 56

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Due to assignments being turned in late, some students’ grades were missing from Beach Board.

Front 57

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We were excited to see the team win at Angel’s stadium in Anaheim.

Back 57

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We were excited to see the team win at Angel’s Stadium in Anaheim.

Front 58

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The researcher read over 100 articles before she found 3 that were pertinent to her topic.

Back 58

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The researcher read over 100 articles before she found three that were pertinent to her topic.

Front 59

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Please submit form 10-A along with your application.

Back 59

SENTENCE EDITING:
Please submit Form 10-A along with your application.

Front 60

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The president and yourself should sit at the head table.

Back 60

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The president and you should sit at the head table.

Front 61

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George, Michael, and me will sit at the company table.

Back 61

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George, Michael, and I will sit at the company table.

Front 62

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Katherine ate the chocolate cake for dessert, Carolyn had the pudding.

Back 62

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Katherine ate the chocolate cake for dessert; Carolyn had the pudding.

Front 63

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The principle reason for attending the meeting was to show support for Michael.

Back 63

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The principal reason for attending the meeting was to show support for Michael.

Front 64

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However, attendance at these meetings are a great way to network.

Back 64

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However, attendance at these meetings is a great way to network.

Front 65

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It was unclear who’s name was being called over the loud speaker.

Back 65

SENTENCE EDITING:
It was unclear whose name was being called over the loud speaker.

Front 66

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Readers want to scan messages quick; therefore, we should use everyday language and be concise.

Back 66

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Readers want to scan messages quickly; therefore, we should use everyday language and be concise. (19)

Front 67

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He works for Data Quest Inc..

Back 67

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He works for Data Quest Inc.

Front 68

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The President himself attended the meeting.

Back 68

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The president himself attended the meeting.

Front 69

SENTENCE EDITING:
Tom Burton CPA and George Sidell, Ph.D., were also at the meeting.

Back 69

SENTENCE EDITING:
Tom Burton, CPA, and George Sidell, Ph.D., were also at the meeting.

Front 70

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Tom said he did good, but he was glad the presentation was over.

Back 70

SENTENCE EDITING:
Tom said he did well, but he was glad the presentation was over.

Front 71

CONFUSING WORDS:
He (a) acceded (b)exceeded to the terms of the will even though he did not inherit the house.

Back 71

CONFUSING WORDS:
He (a) acceded to the terms of the will even though he did not inherit the house.

Front 72

CONFUSING WORDS:
Joan likes music of all kinds (a) accept (b) except she does not like jazz.

Back 72

CONFUSING WORDS:
Joan likes music of all kinds (b) except she does not like jazz.

Front 73

CONFUSING WORDS:
Kyle had an (a) adverse (b) averse reaction to the medicine and was sick all night.

Back 73

CONFUSING WORDS:
Kyle had an (a) adverse reaction to the medicine and was sick all night.

Front 74

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My (a) advice (b) advise is that you study for the test one section at a time.

Back 74

CONFUSING WORDS:
My (a) advice is that you study for the test one section at a time.

Front 75

CONFUSING WORDS:
The teacher had a positive (a) affect (b) effect on the students, and it was reflected in their high test scores.

Back 75

CONFUSING WORDS:
The teacher had a positive (b) effect on the students, and it was reflected in their high test scores.

Front 76

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When we arrived for the party, Susan had the food (a) all ready (b) already.

Back 76

CONFUSING WORDS:
When we arrived for the party, Susan had the food (a) all ready.

Front 77

CONFUSING WORDS:
It is (a) all right (b) alright if you complete Part A before Part B because the order does not matter.

Back 77

CONFUSING WORDS:
It is (a) all right if you complete Part A before Part B because the order does not matter.

Front 78

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Unless you are going to (a) altar (b) alter the design, just use the standard template.

Back 78

CONFUSING WORDS:
Unless you are going to (b) alter the design, just use the standard template.

Front 79

CONFUSING WORDS:
When the adjuster was done with his estimates he (a) appraised (b) apprised the owner of the costs.

Back 79

CONFUSING WORDS:
When the adjuster was done with his estimates he (b) apprised the owner of the costs.

Front 80

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The (a) ascent (b) assent of the hill was not that great.

Back 80

CONFUSING WORDS:
The (a) ascent of the hill was not that great.

Front 81

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Wesley attended the meeting to (a) assure (b) ensure (c) insure his opinions were heard.

Back 81

CONFUSING WORDS:
Wesley attended the meeting to (b) ensure his opinions were heard.

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While you are in Sacramento, I recommend that you visit the (a) capital (b) capitol building.

Back 82

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While you are in Sacramento, I recommend that you visit the (b) capitol building.

Front 83

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During his presentation James (a) cited (b) sited (c) sighted numerous passages from the Constitution.

Back 83

CONFUSING WORDS:
During his presentation James (a) cited numerous passages from the Constitution.

Front 84

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Burlap is a (a) coarse (b) course material.

Back 84

CONFUSING WORDS:
Burlap is a (a) coarse material.

Front 85

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For his outstanding contributions to the committee, Micah was rewarded with (a) complementary (b) complimentary tickets to a musical.

Back 85

CONFUSING WORDS:
For his outstanding contributions to the committee, Micah was rewarded with (b) complimentary tickets to a musical.

Front 86

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The science teacher warned the students to be (a) conscience (b) conscious of the possible dangers associated with the lab experiment.

Back 86

CONFUSING WORDS:
The science teacher warned the students to be (b) conscious of the possible dangers associated with the lab experiment.

Front 87

CONFUSING WORDS:
Because of the teacher’s steady (a) council (b) counsel, no accidents occurred in the lab.

Back 87

CONFUSING WORDS:
Because of the teacher’s steady (b) counsel, no accidents occurred in the lab.

Front 88

CONFUSING WORDS:
Although the answer sounded (a) credible (b) creditable, an important detail was missing; therefore the answer was wrong.

Back 88

CONFUSING WORDS:
Although the answer sounded (a) credible, an important detail was missing; therefore the answer was wrong.

Front 89

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The instructions were to (a) disburse (b) disperse the news across the campus.

Back 89

CONFUSING WORDS:
The instructions were to (b) disperse the news across the campus.

Front 90

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The (a) device (b) devise was very useful.

Back 90

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The (a) device was very useful.

Front 91

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Because he was found guilty of (a) elicit (b) illicit acts, Percival was sent to prison.

Back 91

CONFUSING WORDS:
Because he was found guilty of (b) illicit acts, Percival was sent to prison.

Front 92

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Please put the letter in a sealed (a) envelop (b) envelope.

Back 92

CONFUSING WORDS:
Please put the letter in a sealed (b) envelope.

Front 93

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John is on campus (a) every day (b) everyday.

Back 93

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John is on campus (a) every day.

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For (a) farther (b) further instructions regarding the upcoming test, please read the announcement bulletin.

Back 94

CONFUSING WORDS:
For (b) further instructions regarding the upcoming test, please read the announcement bulletin.

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At the reception we were (a) formally (b) formerly introduced to the president of the organization.

Back 95

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At the reception we were (a) formally introduced to the president of the organization.

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Emily Dickinson is a (a) grate (b) great American poet.

Back 96

CONFUSING WORDS:
Emily Dickinson is a (b) great American poet.

Front 97

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They ate the (a) hole (b) whole pizza in one night.

Back 97

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They ate the (b) whole pizza in one night.

Front 98

CONFUSING WORDS:
The teacher’s frown (a) implied (b) inferred she was unhappy with the students’ behavior.

Back 98

CONFUSING WORDS:
The teacher’s frown (a) implied she was unhappy with the students’ behavior.

Front 99

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There was a construction (a) lean (b) lien on the property; therefore, the sale could not be completed.

Back 99

CONFUSING WORDS:
There was a construction (b) lien on the property; therefore, the sale could not be completed.

Front 100

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If you sign your name agreeing to accept responsibility, you are (a) liable (b) libel if anything happens.

Back 100

CONFUSING WORDS:
If you sign your name agreeing to accept responsibility, you are (a) liable if anything happens.

Front 101

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Do you have any (a) loose (b) lose change I can borrow?

Back 101

CONFUSING WORDS:
Do you have any (a) loose change I can borrow?

Front 102

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Ryan’s major is finance, but his (a) minor (b) miner is management.

Back 102

CONFUSING WORDS:
Ryan’s major is finance, but his (a) minor is management.

Front 103

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Dr. George had ten (a) patience (b) patients waiting to see him.

Back 103

CONFUSING WORDS:
Dr. George had ten (b) patients waiting to see him.

Front 104

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Susan was absent from class because of a (a) personal (b) personnel appointment.

Back 104

CONFUSING WORDS:
Susan was absent from class because of a (a) personal appointment.

Front 105

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Since the district attorney’s office filed the lawsuit, the city was listed as the (a) plaintiff (b) plaintive in the case.

Back 105

CONFUSING WORDS:
Since the district attorney’s office filed the lawsuit, the city was listed as the (a) plaintiff in the case.

Front 106

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California is a very (a) populous (b) populace state.

Back 106

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California is a very (a) populous state.

Front 107

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The counselor instructed the students to (a) precede (b) proceed to their first class after they picked up their schedule.

Back 107

CONFUSING WORDS:
The counselor instructed the students to (b) proceed to their first class after they picked up their schedule.

Front 108

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The manager explained the urgency of the project and told the workers that all related work took (a) precedence (b) precedents over any other work.

Back 108

CONFUSING WORDS:
The manager explained the urgency of the project and told the workers that all related work took (a) precedence over any other work.

Front 109

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Potatoes are one of the (a) principal (b) principle crops of Oregon.

Back 109

CONFUSING WORDS:
Potatoes are one of the (a) principal crops of Oregon.

Front 110

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Please use the light-blue (a) stationary (b) stationery to write the thank-you notes.

Back 110

CONFUSING WORDS:
Please use the light-blue (b) stationery to write the thank-you notes.

Front 111

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There is a popular saying that it is better to give (a) than (b) then receive.

Back 111

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There is a popular saying that it is better to give (a) than receive.

Front 112

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We are going to (a) there (b) their (c) they’re house after the party.

Back 112

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We are going to (b) their house after the party.

Front 113

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The (a) to (b) too (c) two brothers would like (a) to (b) too (c) two go with us (a) to (b) too (c) two.

Back 113

CONFUSING WORDS:
The (c) two brothers would like (a) to go with us (b) too.

Front 114

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Julian was steadfast and did not (a) waver (b) waiver from his promise to volunteer every Saturday.

Back 114

CONFUSING WORDS:
Julian was steadfast and did not (a) waver from his promise to volunteer every Saturday.

Front 115

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
We need to send a package overnight delivery to Florida and we need to send another package UPS ground to Arizona.

Back 115

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
We need to send a package overnight delivery to Florida, and we need to send another package UPS ground to Arizona. (23)

Front 116

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Please send the overnight package to Carol Miller, Director, Martimer’s Advertising, 2900 W. Pine Avenue, Orlando FL 30043.

Back 116

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Please send the overnight package to Carol Miller, Director, Martimer’s Advertising, 2900 W. Pine Avenue, Orlando, FL 30043. (24)

Front 117

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This is Carols work address.

Back 117

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This is Carol’s work address. (31)

Front 118

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She has been at this location for the past 8 years.

Back 118

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She has been at this location for the past eight years. (47)

Front 119

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Since Carol started with this company she has been promoted twice.

Back 119

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Since Carol started with this company, she has been promoted twice. (22)

Front 120

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Her firm has a well documented policy for promotions and raises.

Back 120

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Her firm has a well-documented policy for promotions and raises. (20)

Front 121

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Getting employees to read the policies is easy, getting employees to understand what it takes to be promoted is difficult.

Back 121

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Getting employees to read the policies is easy; getting employees to understand what it takes to be promoted is difficult. (27)

Front 122

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Carol told me her company also has good policies on: family leave, paid-time off, and overtime pay.

Back 122

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Carol told me her company also has good policies on family leave, paid-time off, and overtime pay. (29)

Front 123

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As expected new employees are very interested in reading these policies.

Back 123

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As expected, new employees are very interested in reading these policies. (22)

Front 124

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The official name of her company is Martimer’s Advertising Agency Inc..

Back 124

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The official name of her company is Martimer’s Advertising Agency Inc. (34)

Front 125

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
The owner said he incorporated to protect his personal assets, and let people know he was serious about the business.

Back 125

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
The owner said he incorporated to protect his personal assets and let people know he was serious about the business. (26)

Front 126

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Her boss Patrick said that “he enjoys the creative side of the business.”

Back 126

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Her boss Patrick said that he enjoys the creative side of the business. (38)

Front 127

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Carol directing some of the major projects is also appreciated by Patrick.

Back 127

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Carol’s directing some of the major projects is also appreciated by Patrick. (33)

Front 128

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Last year Carol handled over one million dollars worth of ad campaigns.

Back 128

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Last year Carol handled over $1 million worth of ad campaigns. (50)

Front 129

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Carol and Patrick who recently earned his MBA in marketing will be traveling to visit clients next week.

Back 129

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Carol and Patrick, who recently earned his MBA in marketing, will be traveling to visit clients next week. (25)

Front 130

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
They will spend several days in the northeast, and then they will go to Texas.

Back 130

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
They will spend several days in the Northeast, and then they will go to Texas. (43)

Front 131

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
The personnel department at Martimer’s handles all of the travel arrangements.

Back 131

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
The Personnel Department at Martimer’s handles all of the travel arrangements. (44)

Front 132

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
There are 2 people in the department who are great at finding good travel deals.

Back 132

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
There are two people in the department who are great at finding good travel deals. (47)

Front 133

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
I have heard that sometimes they save 50% on airline tickets.

Back 133

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
I have heard that sometimes they save 50 percent on airline tickets. (49)

Front 134

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
12 people at their company travel so this can result in significant savings.

Back 134

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Twelve people at their company travel so this can result in significant savings. (47)

Front 135

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
The President, Kerry Martimer, rewards his employees for good work.

Back 135

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
The president, Kerry Martimer, rewards his employees for good work. (41)

Front 136

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
He needed Carol’s assistance recently, and she responded quick.

Back 136

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
He needed Carol’s assistance recently, and she responded quickly. (19)

Front 137

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Kerry was impressed with her creativity, style and customer focus.

Back 137

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Kerry was impressed with her creativity, style, and customer focus. (21)

Front 138

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
In the past Kerry has worked with several marketing people who did not provide his information timely.

Back 138

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
In the past Kerry has worked with several marketing people who did not provide their information timely. (17)

Front 139

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Being late typically causes problems, don’t you think.

Back 139

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Being late typically causes problems, don’t you think? (33)

Front 140

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Carol and me are both good at planning and organizing our work.

Back 140

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Carol and I are both good at planning and organizing our work. (12)

Front 141

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
If I was Carol, I would be very happy with my job.

Back 141

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
If I were Carol, I would be very happy with my job. (5)

Front 142

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Our company is talking about opening an office in one of three cities: Orlando, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia, or Charlotte, North Carolina.

Back 142

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Our company is talking about opening an office in one of three cities: Orlando, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; or Charlotte, North Carolina. (28)

Front 143

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Carol suggested that my boss and myself visit her in Orlando.

Back 143

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Carol suggested that my boss and I visit her in Orlando. (12/15)

Front 144

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
While we are there, we can visit with whomever handles the office leasing.

Back 144

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
While we are there, we can visit with whoever handles the office leasing. (16)

Front 145

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
We will probably has to answer some questions.

Back 145

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
We will probably have to answer some questions. (6)

Front 146

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Many leasing agents have you fill in a standard form 12K.

Back 146

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Many leasing agents have you fill in a standard Form 12K. (46)

Front 147

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
This form and the answer to some technical questions is used to help profile your real estate needs.

Back 147

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
This form and the answer to some technical questions are used to help profile your real estate needs. (7)

Front 148

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Either Jim from our Legal Department or one of his assistants are going to complete the form.

Back 148

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Either Jim from our Legal Department or one of his assistants is going to complete the form. (8)

Front 149

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Jim said he is glad we are opening an office in the south.

Back 149

SENTENCE CORRECTION:
Jim said he is glad we are opening an office in the South. (43)

Front 150

GRAMMAR:
Teachers and support staff will receive (a) its (b) his or her (c) their paycheck on Thursday.

Back 150

GRAMMAR:
Teachers and support staff will receive (c) their paycheck on Thursday. (17)

Front 151

GRAMMAR:
Everyone taking the test was prepared except (a) she (b) her.

Back 151

GRAMMAR:
Everyone taking the test was prepared except (b) her. (13)

Front 152

GRAMMAR:
The Planning Committee agreed on the format for the first three meetings, but (a) is (b) are arguing about the format of the fourth.

Back 152

GRAMMAR:
The Planning Committee agreed on the format for the first three meetings, but (b) are arguing about the format of the fourth. (10)

Front 153

GRAMMAR:
James was able to go to the game because his sister and (a) he (b) him exchanged tickets.

Back 153

GRAMMAR:
James was able to go to the game because his sister and (a) he exchanged tickets. (12)

Front 154

GRAMMAR:
Cory, Philip, and (a) I (b) myself (c) me were at the game too.

Back 154

GRAMMAR:
Cory, Philip, and (a) I were at the game too. (12 / 15)

Front 155

GRAMMAR:
(a) Him (b) His talking during the presentation was rude and distracting.

Back 155

GRAMMAR:
(b) His talking during the presentation was rude and distracting. (33)

Front 156

GRAMMAR:
All reports have to be turned in on Tuesday except (a) yours (b) your’s.

Back 156

GRAMMAR:
All reports have to be turned in on Tuesday except (a) yours. (14)

Front 157

GRAMMAR:
Cathy wants to talk with (a) whoever (b) whomever is available.

Back 157

GRAMMAR:
Cathy wants to talk with (a) whoever is available. (16)

Front 158

GRAMMAR:
The pair of jeans Patti wants, despite being on sale, (a) costs (b) cost $50.

Back 158

GRAMMAR:
The pair of jeans Patti wants, despite being on sale, (a) costs $50. (10)

Front 159

GRAMMAR:
The printers and the new computer in the lab (a) was (b) were not working properly.

Back 159

GRAMMAR:
The printers and the new computer in the lab (b) were not working properly. (7)

Front 160

GRAMMAR:
The new software is so complex that neither the training nor the help tips (a) is (b) are providing enough information to assist the users.

Back 160

GRAMMAR:
The new software is so complex that neither the training nor the help tips (b) are providing enough information to assist the users. (8)

Front 161

GRAMMAR:
A full list of names and addresses (a) is (b) are needed to complete the mailing.

Back 161

GRAMMAR:
A full list of names and addresses (a) is needed to complete the mailing. (6)

Front 162

GRAMMAR:
The principal sent the e-mail to the counselor and (a) she (b) her.

Back 162

GRAMMAR:
The principal sent the e-mail to the counselor and (b) her. (13)

Front 163

GRAMMAR:
She finished the test more (a) quick (b) quickly than expected.

Back 163

GRAMMAR:
She finished the test more (b) quickly than expected. (19)

Front 164

GRAMMAR:
The textbook and all of (a) it’s (b) its web support were an excellent source of information.

Back 164

GRAMMAR:
The textbook and all of (b) its web support were an excellent source of information. (14)

Front 165

GRAMMAR:
George could have (a) went (b) gone to the game on Sunday if he would have studied on Saturday.

Back 165

GRAMMAR:
George could have (b) gone to the game on Sunday if he would have studied on Saturday. (4)

Front 166

GRAMMAR:
(a) Who (b) Whom did you say went to the workshop?

Back 166

GRAMMAR:
(a) Who did you say went to the workshop? (16)

Front 167

GRAMMAR:
If the salesperson (a) was (b) were in charge of the sales presentation, it would have been delivered more effectively.

Back 167

GRAMMAR:
If the salesperson (a) was in charge of the sales presentation, it would have been delivered more effectively. (5)

Front 168

GRAMMAR:
Attending class, taking notes during lectures, and completing homework on time (a) is (b) are essential to earning good grades.

Back 168

GRAMMAR:
Attending class, taking notes during lectures, and completing homework on time (b) are essential to earning good grades. (7)

Front 169

GRAMMAR:
Either the teachers or the counselor (a) is (b) are going to the meeting.

Back 169

GRAMMAR:
Either the teachers or the counselor (a) is going to the meeting. (8)

Front 170

MECHANICS:
Some students were unable to attend the workshop, however, the instructor will provide additional information in class.
(a) Commas or semicolons.
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs).
(d) Number expressions (word or figure forms).
(e) Capitalization.

Back 170

MECHANICS:
Some students were unable to attend the workshop; however, the instructor will provide additional information in class. (27)
(a) Commas or semicolons.

Front 171

MECHANICS:
The Boeing human resources department is located in the building off of Lakewood Blvd. and Carson Street.
(a) Commas or semicolons.
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs).
(d) Number expressions (word or figure forms).
(e) Capitalization.

Back 171

MECHANICS:
The Boeing Human Resources Department is located in the building off of Lakewood Blvd. and Carson Street. (44)
(e) Capitalization.

Front 172

MECHANICS:
If you follow the step by step instructions, you should be able to build the model airplane.
(a) Commas or semicolons.
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs).
(d) Number expressions (word or figure forms).
(e) Capitalization.

Back 172

MECHANICS:
If you follow the step-by-step instructions, you should be able to build the model airplane. (20)
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).

Front 173

MECHANICS:
On his cross-country trip, the marketing manager visited Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dallas, Texas, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
(a) Commas or semicolons.
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs).
(d) Number expressions (word or figure forms).
(e) Capitalization.

Back 173

MECHANICS:
On his cross-country trip, the marketing manager visited Tulsa, Oklahoma; Dallas, Texas; and Charlotte, North Carolina. (28)
(a) Commas or semicolons.

Front 174

MECHANICS:
In the spring Karen hopes to complete her Bachelor’s degree.
(a) Commas or semicolons.
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs).
(d) Number expressions (word or figure forms).
(e) Capitalization.

Back 174

MECHANICS:
In the spring Karen hopes to complete her bachelor’s degree. (40)
(e) Capitalization.

Front 175

MECHANICS:
Even though she completed all the requirements she must also complete all the paper work.
(a) Commas or semicolons.
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs).
(d) Number expressions (word or figure forms).
(e) Capitalization.

Back 175

MECHANICS:
Even though she completed all the requirements, she must also complete all the paper work. (22)
(a) Commas or semicolons.

Front 176

MECHANICS:
Would you please see me after class?
(a) Commas or semicolons.
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs).
(d) Number expressions (word or figure forms).
(e) Capitalization.

Back 176

MECHANICS:
Would you please see me after class. (34)
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).

Front 177

MECHANICS:
The visitor enjoyed eating authentic mexican tacos.
(a) Commas or semicolons.
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs).
(d) Number expressions (word or figure forms).
(e) Capitalization.

Back 177

MECHANICS:
The visitor enjoyed eating authentic Mexican tacos. (39)
(e) Capitalization.

Front 178

MECHANICS:
Amy earned 25 dollars babysitting on Saturday night.
(a) Commas or semicolons.
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs).
(d) Number expressions (word or figure forms).
(e) Capitalization.

Back 178

MECHANICS:
Amy earned $25 babysitting on Saturday night. (49)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs).

Front 179

MECHANICS:
We answered the phone for twelve sales reps.
(a) Commas or semicolons.
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs).
(d) Number expressions (word or figure forms).
(e) Capitalization.

Back 179

MECHANICS:
We answered the phone for 12 sales reps. (48)
(d) Number expressions (word or figure forms).

Front 180

MECHANICS:
Philip wants to visit his sister who lives in the Pacific northwest.
(a) Commas or semicolons.
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs).
(d) Number expressions (word or figure forms).
(e) Capitalization.

Back 180

MECHANICS:
Philip wants to visit his sister who lives in the Pacific Northwest. (43)
(e) Capitalization.

Front 181

MECHANICS:
The seminar began on September 7, 2005 and ended on September 10, 2005.
(a) Commas or semicolons.
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs).
(d) Number expressions (word or figure forms).
(e) Capitalization.

Back 181

MECHANICS:
The seminar began on September 7, 2005, and ended on September 10, 2005. (24)
(a) Commas or semicolons.

Front 182

MECHANICS:
I ate five servings of fruits and vegetables today including: a banana, an apple, green beans, carrots, and a cup of juice.
(a) Commas or semicolons.
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs).
(d) Number expressions (word or figure forms).
(e) Capitalization.

Back 182

MECHANICS:
I ate five servings of fruits and vegetables today including a banana, an apple, green beans, carrots, and a cup of juice. (29)
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).

Front 183

MECHANICS:
We received 59% of the surveys back before the deadline.
(a) Commas or semicolons.
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs).
(d) Number expressions (word or figure forms).
(e) Capitalization.

Back 183

MECHANICS:
We received 59 percent of the surveys back before the deadline. (49)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs).

Front 184

MECHANICS:
Katherine bought a Dell Laptop to use at school.
(a) Commas or semicolons.
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs).
(d) Number expressions (word or figure forms).
(e) Capitalization.

Back 184

MECHANICS:
Katherine bought a Dell laptop to use at school. (45)
(e) Capitalization.

Front 185

MECHANICS:
We attended the workshop on September 28th, 2005, held in Room 237A.
(a) Commas or semicolons.
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs).
(d) Number expressions (word or figure forms).
(e) Capitalization.

Back 185

MECHANICS:
We attended the workshop on September 28, 2005, held in Room 237A. (49)
(d) Number expressions (word or figure forms).

Front 186

MECHANICS:
John can attend the workshop on Tuesday or he can attend the workshop or Friday.
(a) Commas or semicolons.
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs).
(d) Number expressions (word or figure forms).
(e) Capitalization.

Back 186

MECHANICS:
John can attend the workshop on Tuesday, or he can attend the workshop or Friday. (23)
(a) Commas or semicolons.

Front 187

MECHANICS:
The timely-informational workshop helped many of us with our assignments.
(a) Commas or semicolons.
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs).
(d) Number expressions (word or figure forms).
(e) Capitalization.

Back 187

MECHANICS:
The timely informational workshop helped many of us with our assignments. (20)
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).

Front 188

MECHANICS:
When we read Janices cover letter, we were impressed.
(a) Commas or semicolons.
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs).
(d) Number expressions (word or figure forms).
(e) Capitalization.

Back 188

MECHANICS:
When we read Janice's cover letter, we were impressed. (31)
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).

Front 189

MECHANICS:
The workshop referenced a book entitled “Effective Résumés: Writing Right is Essential.”
(a) Commas or semicolons.
(b) Punctuations other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, apostrophes, periods, and question marks).
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs).
(d) Number expressions (word or figure forms).
(e) Capitalization.

Back 189

MECHANICS:
The workshop referenced a book entitled “Effective Résumés: Writing Right Is Essential.” (42)
(e) Capitalization.

Front 190

CONFUSING WORDS:
Because the safe weighed over 2,000 pounds, it was a (a) stationery (b) stationary fixture.

Back 190

CONFUSING WORDS:
Because the safe weighed over 2,000 pounds, it was a (b) stationary fixture.

Front 191

CONFUSING WORDS:
George read the (a) hole (b) whole book in one week.

Back 191

CONFUSING WORDS:
George read the (b) whole book in one week.

Front 192

CONFUSING WORDS:
Restaurant patrons receive a (a) complimentary (b) complementary two-for-one lunch entrée coupon redeemable on Monday or Tuesday.

Back 192

CONFUSING WORDS:
Restaurant patrons receive a (a) complimentary two-for-one lunch entrée coupon redeemable on Monday or Tuesday.

Front 193

CONFUSING WORDS:
After the play the cast met at (a) their (b) there (c) they’re house.

Back 193

CONFUSING WORDS:
After the play the cast met at (a) their house.

Front 194

CONFUSING WORDS:
When writing a business document, one of the (a) principle (b) principal guidelines to follow is to write emphasizing reader benefit.

Back 194

CONFUSING WORDS:
When writing a business document, one of the (b) principal guidelines to follow is to write emphasizing reader benefit.

Front 195

CONFUSING WORDS:
Please put your completed application in a sealed (a) envelop (b) envelope.

Back 195

CONFUSING WORDS:
Please put your completed application in a sealed (b) envelope.

Front 196

CONFUSING WORDS:
The aromatic smells coming from the Mexican restaurant had an alluring (a) affect (b) effect on many tourists.

Back 196

CONFUSING WORDS:
The aromatic smells coming from the Mexican restaurant had an alluring (a) affect on many tourists.

Front 197

CONFUSING WORDS:
The information printed on the back cover of the book led us to (a) imply (b) infer the book was the first of a trilogy.

Back 197

CONFUSING WORDS:
The information printed on the back cover of the book led us to (b) infer the book was the first of a trilogy.

Front 198

CONFUSING WORDS:
Because it was a size too big, the sweater was (a) loose (b) lose on Sierra.

Back 198

CONFUSING WORDS:
Because it was a size too big, the sweater was (a) loose on Sierra.

Front 199

CONFUSING WORDS:
Rudolph is so dedicated to the sport of soccer that he is at the field practicing (a) every day (b) everyday.

Back 199

CONFUSING WORDS:
Rudolph is so dedicated to the sport of soccer that he is at the field practicing (a) every day.

Front 200

SENTENCE STRUCTURE:
We went to the beach on Saturday, we went to the mountains on Sunday.
(a) Faulty pronoun reference
(b) Sentence fragment
(c) Comma splice (comma joining clauses inappropriately)
(d) Fused sentence
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 200

SENTENCE STRUCTURE:
We went to the beach on Saturday, we went to the mountains on Sunday. (3)
(c) Comma splice (comma joining clauses inappropriately)

Front 201

SENTENCE STRUCTURE:
Whenever we go to the beach on Saturday, we have pizza for dinner.
(a) Faulty pronoun reference
(b) Sentence fragment
(c) Comma splice (comma joining clauses inappropriately)
(d) Fused sentence
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 201

SENTENCE STRUCTURE:
Whenever we go to the beach on Saturday, we have pizza for dinner.
(e) Sentence is correct

Front 202

SENTENCE STRUCTURE:
Sometimes we buy beachwear when we go to Balboa Island. For example, they have sunglasses and hats on sale late in the day.
(a) Faulty pronoun reference
(b) Sentence fragment
(c) Comma splice (comma joining clauses inappropriately)
(d) Fused sentence
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 202

SENTENCE STRUCTURE:
Sometimes we buy beachwear when we go to Balboa Island. For example, they have sunglasses and hats on sale late in the day. (18)
(a) Faulty pronoun reference

Front 203

SENTENCE STRUCTURE:
When the committee meets on Friday and Janice gives her presentation on the new guidelines regarding casual dress days.
(a) Faulty pronoun reference
(b) Sentence fragment
(c) Comma splice (comma joining clauses inappropriately)
(d) Fused sentence
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 203

SENTENCE STRUCTURE:
When the committee meets on Friday and Janice gives her presentation on the new guidelines regarding casual dress days. (1)
(b) Sentence fragment

Front 204

SENTENCE STRUCTURE:
Committee members sometimes have loud debates usually agreement is reached before the end of the meeting though.
(a) Faulty pronoun reference
(b) Sentence fragment
(c) Comma splice (comma joining clauses inappropriately)
(d) Fused sentence
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 204

SENTENCE STRUCTURE:
Committee members sometimes have loud debates usually agreement is reached before the end of the meeting though. (2)
(d) Fused sentence

Front 205

WEAK SENTENCES:
The doctor was successful at helping the patient with many years of experience.
(a) Opening fillers
(b) Passive voice used instead of active
(c) Structure is not parallel
(d) Redundancies
(e) Dangling or misplaced modifier

Back 205

WEAK SENTENCES:
The doctor was successful at helping the patient with many years of experience.
(e) Dangling or misplaced modifier

Front 206

WEAK SENTENCES:
Writing, listening, and to create and deliver presentations are all skills learned in this class.
(a) Opening fillers
(b) Passive voice used instead of active
(c) Structure is not parallel
(d) Redundancies
(e) Dangling or misplaced modifier

Back 206

WEAK SENTENCES:
Writing, listening, and to create and deliver presentations are all skills learned in this class.
(c) Structure is not parallel

Front 207

WEAK SENTENCES:
Homework was being completed by the students in study hall.
(a) Opening fillers
(b) Passive voice used instead of active
(c) Structure is not parallel
(d) Redundancies
(e) Dangling or misplaced modifier

Back 207

WEAK SENTENCES:
Homework was being completed by the students in study hall.
(b) Passive voice used instead of active

Front 208

WEAK SENTENCES:
There are three reports that we must complete by next Friday.
(a) Opening fillers
(b) Passive voice used instead of active
(c) Structure is not parallel
(d) Redundancies
(e) Dangling or misplaced modifier

Back 208

WEAK SENTENCES:
There are three reports that we must complete by next Friday.
(a) Opening fillers

Front 209

WEAK SENTENCES:
The true facts, supported by examples in past history, and accepted by the great majority, were presented in a perfectly clear manner.
(a) Opening fillers
(b) Passive voice used instead of active
(c) Structure is not parallel
(d) Redundancies
(e) Dangling or misplaced modifier

Back 209

WEAK SENTENCES:
The true facts, supported by examples in past history, and accepted by the great majority, were presented in a perfectly clear manner.
(d) Redundancies

Front 210

SENTENCE FAULT:
Many students have cell phones, consequently cell phones ring during class.
(a) Faulty pronoun reference
(b) Sentence fragment
(c) Comma splice (comma joining clauses inappropriately)
(d) Fused sentence (run-on)
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 210

SENTENCE FAULT:
Many students have cell phones, consequently cell phones ring during class.
(c) Comma splice (comma joining clauses inappropriately)

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SENTENCE FAULT:
Our customer service representatives are trained in handling difficult problems, conflict resolution, and proper business etiquette. This explains our strengths.
(a) Faulty pronoun reference
(b) Sentence fragment
(c) Comma splice (comma joining clauses inappropriately)
(d) Fused sentence (run-on)
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 211

SENTENCE FAULT:
Our customer service representatives are trained in handling difficult problems, conflict resolution, and proper business etiquette. This explains our strengths.
(a) Faulty pronoun reference

Front 212

SENTENCE FAULT:
Many of the investors who were looking for other options for money management.
(a) Faulty pronoun reference
(b) Sentence fragment
(c) Comma splice (comma joining clauses inappropriately)
(d) Fused sentence (run-on)
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 212

SENTENCE FAULT:
Many of the investors who were looking for other options for money management.
(b) Sentence fragment

Front 213

SENTENCE FAULT:
A number of stockholders at the meeting to voice their opinions.
(a) Faulty pronoun reference
(b) Sentence fragment
(c) Comma splice (comma joining clauses inappropriately)
(d) Fused sentence (run-on)
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 213

SENTENCE FAULT:
A number of stockholders at the meeting to voice their opinions.
(b) Sentence fragment

Front 214

SENTENCE FAULT:
Joan likes to go to Seal Beach she walks on the pier every day.
(a) Faulty pronoun reference
(b) Sentence fragment
(c) Comma splice (comma joining clauses inappropriately)
(d) Fused sentence (run-on)
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 214

SENTENCE FAULT:
Joan likes to go to Seal Beach she walks on the pier every day.
(d) Fused sentence (run-on)

Front 215

SENTENCE FAULT:
Disney World operates in Orlando, Euro Disney serves Paris.
(a) Faulty pronoun reference
(b) Sentence fragment
(c) Comma splice (comma joining clauses inappropriately)
(d) Fused sentence (run-on)
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 215

SENTENCE FAULT:
Disney World operates in Orlando, Euro Disney serves Paris.
(c) Comma splice (comma joining clauses inappropriately)

Front 216

SENTENCE FAULT:
We like going to Disney World, and we enjoy Sea World too.
(a) Faulty pronoun reference
(b) Sentence fragment
(c) Comma splice (comma joining clauses inappropriately)
(d) Fused sentence (run-on)
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 216

SENTENCE FAULT:
We like going to Disney World, and we enjoy Sea World too.
(e) Sentence is correct

Front 217

SENTENCE FAULT:
Membership in the organization is voluntary; contributions and grants are the only means of support. This makes it difficult to continue a high level of support.
(a) Faulty pronoun reference
(b) Sentence fragment
(c) Comma splice (comma joining clauses inappropriately)
(d) Fused sentence (run-on)
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 217

SENTENCE FAULT:
Membership in the organization is voluntary; contributions and grants are the only means of support. This makes it difficult to continue a high level of support.
(a) Faulty pronoun reference

Front 218

CONFUSING WORDS:
If I (a) were (b) was you, I would take the job.

Back 218

CONFUSING WORDS:
If I (a) were you, I would take the job.

Front 219

CONFUSING WORDS:
If I (a) was (b) were to blame, I accept the consequences.

Back 219

CONFUSING WORDS:
If I (a) was to blame, I accept the consequences.

Front 220

CONFUSING WORDS:
Sometimes I wish I (a) was (b) were in San Francisco.

Back 220

CONFUSING WORDS:
Sometimes I wish I (b) were in San Francisco.

Front 221

CONFUSING WORDS:
You should have (a) took (b) taken the train to avoid the traffic.

Back 221

CONFUSING WORDS:
You should have (b) taken the train to avoid the traffic.

Front 222

CONFUSING WORDS:
The package (a) came (b) come yesterday.

Back 222

CONFUSING WORDS:
The package (a) came yesterday.

Front 223

CONFUSING WORDS:
The company’s full list of departments (a) was (b) were published online.

Back 223

CONFUSING WORDS:
The company’s full list of departments (a) was published online.

Front 224

CONFUSING WORDS:
Sitting on the bench outside the locker room (a) was (b) were happy fans and enthusiastic parents.

Back 224

Sitting on the bench outside the locker room (b) were happy fans and enthusiastic parents.

Front 225

CONFUSING WORDS:
The CEO and his assistant (a) have (b) has met with the upset buyers.

Back 225

CONFUSING WORDS:
The CEO and his assistant (a) have met with the upset buyers. (7)

Front 226

CONFUSING WORDS:
Elaine or her brothers (a) is (b) are picking up the supplies.

Back 226

CONFUSING WORDS:
Elaine or her brothers (b) are picking up the supplies.

Front 227

CONFUSING WORDS:
Either the children or their mother (a) are (b) is home.

Back 227

CONFUSING WORDS:
Either the children or their mother (b) is home.

Front 228

CONFUSING WORDS:
Each of the players (a) has (b) have a practice jersey.

Back 228

CONFUSING WORDS:
Each of the players (a) has a practice jersey.

Front 229

CONFUSING WORDS:
The Finance Committee (a) is (b) are split on the issue whether to make the risky, but potentially profitable, investment.

Back 229

CONFUSING WORDS:
The Finance Committee (b) are split on the issue whether to make the risky, but potentially profitable, investment.

Front 230

CONFUSING WORDS:
The group of players, coaches, and fans (a) is (b) are booking a charter flight.

Back 230

CONFUSING WORDS:
The group of players, coaches, and fans (a) is booking a charter flight.

Front 231

CONFUSING WORDS:
Sixty days (a) is (b) are the period of the loan.

Back 231

CONFUSING WORDS:
Sixty days (a) is the period of the loan.

Front 232

CONFUSING WORDS:
Please order supplies for (a) he and I (b) him and I (c) him and me.

Back 232

CONFUSING WORDS:
Please order supplies for (c) him and me.

Front 233

CONFUSING WORDS:
(a) Jane and he (b) Jane and him are going to the beach.

Back 233

CONFUSING WORDS:
(a) Jane and he are going to the beach.

Front 234

CONFUSING WORDS:
As they were walking down the street, (a) she and Bob (b) her and Bob found the lost kitten.

Back 234

CONFUSING WORDS:
As they were walking down the street, (a) she and Bob found the lost kitten.

Front 235

CONFUSING WORDS:
That shirt is (a) her’s (b) hers.

Back 235

CONFUSING WORDS:
That shirt is (b) hers.

Front 236

CONFUSING WORDS:
The puppy and (a) its (b) it’s mother were adorable.

Back 236

CONFUSING WORDS:
The puppy and (a) its mother were adorable.

Front 237

CONFUSING WORDS:
One of the girls lost (a) her (b) their new backpack.

Back 237

CONFUSING WORDS:
One of the girls lost (a) her new backpack.

Front 238

CONFUSING WORDS:
Every employee may have (a) his or her (b) their tuition reimbursed.

Back 238

CONFUSING WORDS:
Every employee may have (a) his or her tuition reimbursed.

Front 239

CONFUSING WORDS:
Andrew said he did (a) well (b) good on the exam.

Back 239

CONFUSING WORDS:
Andrew said he did (a) well on the exam.

Front 240

CONFUSING WORDS:
The boss told Maria not to take the criticism (a) personal (b) personally.

Back 240

CONFUSING WORDS:
The boss told Maria not to take the criticism (b) personally. (19)

Front 241

CONFUSING WORDS:
Follow the (a) step-by-step (b) step by step instructions to construct the bookshelves.

Back 241

CONFUSING WORDS:
Follow the (a) step-by-step instructions to construct the bookshelves.

Front 242

CONFUSING WORDS:
The (a) newly-passed (b) newly passed legislation will affect taxes in Texas and California.

Back 242

CONFUSING WORDS:
The (b) newly passed legislation will affect taxes in Texas and California.

Front 243

SENTENCE FAULT:
The newly-implemented procedures were difficult to understand.
(a) Commas or semicolons
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)
(e) Capitalization

Back 243

SENTENCE FAULT:
The newly implemented procedures were difficult to understand. (20)
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)

Front 244

SENTENCE FAULT:
U.S. sales dropped 4 percent but net income fell 8.8 percent.
(a) Commas or semicolons
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)
(e) Capitalization

Back 244

SENTENCE FAULT:
U.S. sales dropped 4 percent, but net income fell 8.8 percent. (23)
(a) Commas or semicolons

Front 245

SENTENCE FAULT:
The list price was 480 dollars; however, the sale price was 40 percent less.
(a) Commas or semicolons
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)
(e) Capitalization

Back 245

SENTENCE FAULT:
The list price was $480; however, the sale price was 40 percent less. (49)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)

Front 246

SENTENCE FAULT:
The Marketing Director and Marketing Manager were both out of the office.
(a) Commas or semicolons
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)
(e) Capitalization

Back 246

SENTENCE FAULT:
The marketing director and marketing manager were both out of the office. (41)
(e) Capitalization

Front 247

SENTENCE FAULT:
All experts agreed, the American and french wines were excellent.
(a) Commas or semicolons
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)
(e) Capitalization

Back 247

SENTENCE FAULT:
All experts agreed, the American and French wines were excellent. (39)
(e) Capitalization

Front 248

SENTENCE FAULT:
The committee selected three potential sites: Boston, Massachusetts, Albany, New York, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(a) Commas or semicolons
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)
(e) Capitalization

Back 248

SENTENCE FAULT:
The committee selected three potential sites: Boston, Massachusetts; Albany, New York; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (28)
(a) Commas or semicolons

Front 249

SENTENCE FAULT:
Our three-year-old Dell Laptop is still running well.
(a) Commas or semicolons
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)
(e) Capitalization

Back 249

SENTENCE FAULT:
Our three-year-old Dell laptop is still running well. (45)
(e) Capitalization

Front 250

SENTENCE FAULT:
Would you please send the invoice with your payment?
(a) Commas or semicolons
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)
(e) Capitalization

Back 250

SENTENCE FAULT:
Would you please send the invoice with your payment. (34)
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)

Front 251

SENTENCE FAULT:
A well designed house is a pleasure to live in.
(a) Commas or semicolons
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)
(e) Capitalization

Back 251

SENTENCE FAULT:
A well-designed house is a pleasure to live in. (20)
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)

Front 252

SENTENCE FAULT:
We ate some of the pastries, salads and appetizers; however, we avoided the desserts.
(a) Commas or semicolons
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)
(e) Capitalization

Back 252

SENTENCE FAULT:
We ate some of the pastries, salads, and appetizers; however, we avoided the desserts. (21)
(a) Commas or semicolons

Front 253

SENTENCE FAULT:
Francis lives in the Pacific northwest.
(a) Commas or semicolons
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)
(e) Capitalization

Back 253

SENTENCE FAULT:
Francis lives in the Pacific Northwest. (43)
(e) Capitalization

Front 254

SENTENCE FAULT:
Michaels book was titled “How to Live on the Edge: A Guide to Mountain Climbing.”
(a) Commas or semicolons
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)
(e) Capitalization

Back 254

SENTENCE FAULT:
Michaels book was titled “How to Live on the Edge: a Guide to Mountain Climbing.” (42)
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)

Front 255

SENTENCE FAULT:
Professor McWilliams will teach accounting 300 next semester.
(a) Commas or semicolons
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)
(e) Capitalization

Back 255

SENTENCE FAULT:
Professor McWilliams will teach Accounting 300 next semester. (40)
(e) Capitalization

Front 256

SENTENCE FAULT:
We will be visiting Nashville, Memphis and Chattanooga.
(a) Commas or semicolons
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)
(e) Capitalization

Back 256

SENTENCE FAULT:
We will be visiting Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga. (21)
(a) Commas or semicolons

Front 257

SENTENCE FAULT:
Conference attendees came from several locations: Orlando, Florida, Boston, Massachusetts, and Columbus, Ohio.
(a) Commas or semicolons
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)
(e) Capitalization

Back 257

SENTENCE FAULT:
Conference attendees came from several locations: Orlando, Florida; Boston, Massachusetts; and Columbus, Ohio. (28)
(a) Commas or semicolons

Front 258

SENTENCE FAULT:
Learning communication strategies is easy, using these strategies can be difficult.
(a) Commas or semicolons
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)
(e) Capitalization

Back 258

SENTENCE FAULT:
Learning communication strategies is easy; using these strategies can be difficult. (27)
(a) Commas or semicolons

Front 259

SENTENCE FAULT:
So we can plan appropriately please give me a call before Friday so we can discuss the outcome.
(a) Commas or semicolons
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)
(e) Capitalization

Back 259

SENTENCE FAULT:
So we can plan appropriately, please give me a call before Friday so we can discuss the outcome. (22)
(a) Commas or semicolons

Front 260

SENTENCE FAULT:
September 12, 2005 is the expiration date.
(a) Commas or semicolons
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)
(e) Capitalization

Back 260

SENTENCE FAULT:
September 12, 2005, is the expiration date. (24)
(a) Commas or semicolons

Front 261

SENTENCE FAULT:
Over one thousand people are expected at the conference.
(a) Commas or semicolons
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)
(e) Capitalization

Back 261

SENTENCE FAULT:
Over 1,000 people are expected at the conference. (48)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)

Front 262

SENTENCE FAULT:
Most of the slides are done, aren’t they.
(a) Commas or semicolons
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)
(e) Capitalization

Back 262

SENTENCE FAULT:
Most of the slides are done, aren’t they? (35)
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)

Front 263

SENTENCE FAULT:
The students in the second group who are accounting majors will be giving the presentation.
(a) Commas or semicolons
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)
(e) Capitalization

Back 263

SENTENCE FAULT:
The students in the second group, who are accounting majors, will be giving the presentation. (25)
(a) Commas or semicolons

Front 264

SENTENCE FAULT:
We will be handing out 6 gift cards as prizes.
(a) Commas or semicolons
(b) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including colons, hyphens, question marks and apostrophes)
(c) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)
(e) Capitalization

Back 264

SENTENCE FAULT:
We will be handing out six gift cards as prizes. (47)
(d) Number expression (word or figure form)

Front 265

WEAK SENTENCES:
If you study the basic fundamentals and focus on the true facts, you will pass the test.
(a) Opening fillers
(b) Parallel structure
(c) Redundancies
(d) Dangling or misplaced modifiers
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 265

WEAK SENTENCES:
If you study the basic fundamentals and focus on the true facts, you will pass the test. (P. 152)
(c) Redundancies

Front 266

WEAK SENTENCES:
The committee worked on the reports, discussed the next meeting, and was planning their annual summer picnic.
(a) Opening fillers
(b) Parallel structure
(c) Redundancies
(d) Dangling or misplaced modifiers
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 266

WEAK SENTENCES:
The committee worked on the reports, discussed the next meeting, and was planning their annual summer picnic.
(b) Parallel structure

Front 267

WEAK SENTENCES:
While going to the dentist, there was a thunderstorm.
(a) Opening fillers
(b) Parallel structure
(c) Redundancies
(d) Dangling or misplaced modifiers
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 267

WEAK SENTENCES:
While going to the dentist, there was a thunderstorm. (P. 137)
(d) Dangling or misplaced modifiers

Front 268

WEAK SENTENCES:
There are three things I want you to do.
(a) Opening fillers
(b) Parallel structure
(c) Redundancies
(d) Dangling or misplaced modifiers
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 268

WEAK SENTENCES:
There are three things I want you to do.
(a) Opening fillers

Front 269

WEAK SENTENCES:
Seeing his error too late, the document was sent.
(a) Opening fillers
(b) Parallel structure
(c) Redundancies
(d) Dangling or misplaced modifiers
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 269

WEAK SENTENCES:
Seeing his error too late, the document was sent.
(d) Dangling or misplaced modifiers

Front 270

WEAK SENTENCES:
Each and every student took the test even though past history showed that is was unnecessary.
(a) Opening fillers
(b) Parallel structure
(c) Redundancies
(d) Dangling or misplaced modifiers
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 270

WEAK SENTENCES:
Each and every student took the test even though past history showed that is was unnecessary. (P. 152)
(c) Redundancies

Front 271

WEAK SENTENCES:
The parking restriction for the event impacted all businesses, those who were visiting the city, and event guests.
(a) Opening fillers
(b) Parallel structure
(c) Redundancies
(d) Dangling or misplaced modifiers
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 271

WEAK SENTENCES:
The parking restriction for the event impacted all businesses, those who were visiting the city, and event guests.
(b) Parallel structure

Front 272

WEAK SENTENCES:
The patient went to see a dermatologist with a skin problem.
(a) Opening fillers
(b) Parallel structure
(c) Redundancies
(d) Dangling or misplaced modifiers
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 272

WEAK SENTENCES:
The patient went to see a dermatologist with a skin problem.
(d) Dangling or misplaced modifiers

Front 273

WEAK SENTENCES:
It is important to start class on time.
(a) Opening fillers
(b) Parallel structure
(c) Redundancies
(d) Dangling or misplaced modifiers
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 273

WEAK SENTENCES:
It is important to start class on time.
(a) Opening fillers

Front 274

WEAK SENTENCES:
Having filled in the last question, the application was complete.
(a) Opening fillers
(b) Parallel structure
(c) Redundancies
(d) Dangling or misplaced modifiers
(e) Sentence is correct

Back 274

WEAK SENTENCES:
Having filled in the last question, the application was complete.
(d) Dangling or misplaced modifiers

Front 275

DEFINE: accede

Back 275

ACCEDE
to agree or consent

Front 276

DEFINE: Exceed

Back 276

EXCEED
over a limit

Front 277

DEFINE: Accept

Back 277

ACCEPT
to recieve

Front 278

DEFINE: Except

Back 278

EXCEPT
to exclude

Front 279

DEFINE: Adverse

Back 279

ADVERSE
opposing; antagonistic

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DEFINE: Averse

Back 280

AVERSE
unwilling; reluctant

Front 281

DEFINE: Advice

Back 281

ADVICE
suggestion, opinion

Front 282

DEFINE: Advise

Back 282

ADVISE
to counsel or recommend

Front 283

DEFINE: Affect

Back 283

AFFECT
to influence

Front 284

DEFINE: Effect

Back 284

EFFECT
(n) outcome, result; (v) to bring about, to create

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DEFINE: All ready

Back 285

ALL READY
prepared

Front 286

DEFINE: Already

Back 286

ALREADY
by this time

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DEFINE: All right

Back 287

ALL RIGHT
satisfactory

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DEFINE: Alright

Back 288

ALRIGHT
unacceptable variant spelling

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DEFINE: Altar

Back 289

ALTAR
structure for worship

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DEFINE: Alter

Back 290

ALTER
to change

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DEFINE: Appraise

Back 291

APPRAISE
to estimate

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DEFINE: Apprise

Back 292

APPRISE
to inform

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DEFINE: Ascent

Back 293

ASCENT
(n) rising or going up

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DEFINE: Assent

Back 294

ASSENT
(v) to agree or consent

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DEFINE: Assure

Back 295

ASSURE
to promise

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DEFINE: Ensure

Back 296

ENSURE
to make certain

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DEFINE: Insure

Back 297

INSURE
to protect from loss

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DEFINE: Capital

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CAPITAL
(n) city that is seat of government; wealth of an individual; (adj) chief

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DEFINE: Capitol

Back 299

CAPITOL
building that houses state or national lawmakers

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DEFINE: Cereal

Back 300

CEREAL
breakfast food

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DEFINE: Serial

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SERIAL
arranged in sequence

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DEFINE: Cite

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CITE
to quote; to summon

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DEFINE: Site

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SITE
location

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DEFINE: Sight

Back 304

SIGHT
a view; to see

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DEFINE: Coarse

Back 305

COARSE
rough texture

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DEFINE: Course

Back 306

COURSE
a route; part of a meal; a unit of learning

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DEFINE: Complement

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COMPLEMENT
that which completes

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DEFINE: Compliment

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COMPLIMENT
(n) praise or flattery; (v) to praise or flatter

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DEFINE: Conscience

Back 309

CONSCIENCE
regard for fairness

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DEFINE: Conscious

Back 310

CONSCIOUS
aware

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DEFINE: Council

Back 311

COUNCIL
governing body

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DEFINE: Counsel

Back 312

COUNSEL
(n) advice, attorney, consultant; (v) to give advice

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DEFINE: Credible

Back 313

CREDIBLE
believable

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DEFINE: Creditable

Back 314

CREDITABLE
good enough for praise or esteem; reliable

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DEFINE: Desert

Back 315

DESERT
(n) arid land; (v) to abandon

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DEFINE: Dessert

Back 316

DESSERT
sweet food

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DEFINE: Device

Back 317

DEVICE
invention or mechanism

Front 318

DEFINE: Devise

Back 318

DEVISE
to design or arrange

Front 319

DEFINE: Disburse

Back 319

DISBURSE
to pay out

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DEFINE: Disperse

Back 320

DISPERSE
to scatter widely

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DEFINE: Elicit

Back 321

ELICIT
to draw out

Front 322

DEFINE: illicit

Back 322

ILLICIT
unlawful

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DEFINE: Envelop

Back 323

ENVELOP
(v) to wrap, surround, or conceal

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DEFINE: Envelope

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ENVELOPE
(n) a container for a written message

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DEFINE: Every day

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EVERY DAY
each single day

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DEFINE: Everyday

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EVERYDAY
ordinary

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DEFINE: Farther

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FARTHER
a greater distance

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DEFINE: Further

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FURTHER
additional

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DEFINE: Formally

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FORMALLY
in a formal manner

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DEFINE: Formerly

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FORMERLY
in the past

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DEFINE: Grate

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GRATE
(v) to reduce to small particles; to cause irritation; (n) a frame of crossed bars blocking a passage

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DEFINE: Great

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GREAT
(adj) large in size; numerous; eminent or distinguished

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DEFINE: Hole

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Hole
an opening

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DEFINE: Whole

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WHOLE
complete

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DEFINE: Imply

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IMPLY
to suggest indirectly

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DEFINE: Infer

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INFER
to reach a conclusion

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DEFINE: Lean

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LEAN
(v) to rest against; (adj) not fat

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DEFINE: Lien

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LIEN
(n) legal right or claim to property

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DEFINE: Liable

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LIABLE
legally responsible

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DEFINE: Libel

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LIBEL
damaging written statement

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DEFINE: Loose

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LOOSE
not fastened

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DEFINE: Lose

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LOSE
to misplace

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DEFINE: Miner

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MINER
person working in a mine

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DEFINE: Minor

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MINOR
(adj) lesser; (n) person under age

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DEFINE: Patience

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PATIENCE
calm perserverance

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DEFINE: Patients

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PATIENTS
people receiving medical treatment

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DEFINE: Personal

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PERSONAL
private, individual

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DEFINE: Personnel

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PERSONNEL
employees

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DEFINE: Plaintiff

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PLAINTIFF
(n) one who initiates a lawsuit

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DEFINE: Plaintive

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PLAINTIVE
(adj) expressive of suffering or woe

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DEFINE: Populace

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POPULACE
(n) the masses; population of a place

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DEFINE: Populous

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POPULOUS
(adj) densely populated

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DEFINE: Precede

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PRECEDE
to go before

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DEFINE: Proceed

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PROCEED
to continue

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DEFINE: Precedence

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PRECEDENCE
priority

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DEFINE: Precedents

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PRECEDENTS
events used as an example

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DEFINE: Principal

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PRINCIPAL
(n) capital sum; school official; (adj) chief

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DEFINE: Principle

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PRINCIPLE
rule of action

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DEFINE: Stationary

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STATIONARY
immovable

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DEFINE: Stationery

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STATIONERY
writing material

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DEFINE: Than

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THAN
conjuction showing comparison

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DEFINE: Then

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THEN
adverb meaning "at that time"

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DEFINE: Their

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THEIR
possessive form of they

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DEFINE: There

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THERE
at that place or point

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DEFINE: they're

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THEY'RE
contraction of they are

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DEFINE: To

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TO
a preposition; the sign of the infinitive

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DEFINE: Too

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TOO
an adverb meaning "also" or "to an excessive extent"

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DEFINE: Two

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TWO
a number

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DEFINE: Waiver

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WAIVER
abandonment of a claim

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DEFINE: Waver

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WAVER
to shake or fluctuate