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Ten Serious Errors to Recognize and Revise

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This activity contains 10 questions.

	Choose the complete sentence.   Never heard of such a thing. Although the rain has stopped. Vietnam veterans deserve our continued support. Supporting the prominent lawyer in the country.

	Choose the complete sentence.   If you do what I ask you to do. Never seeing eye to eye on any subject. Because the TV was left on all night. Close the door and sit down.

	Choose the complete sentence.   The company's president met all the employees. The factory workers having all the necessary equipment. Hurrying out the door to get to the concert on time. To engage in various sports during college.

	Choose the complete sentence.   Working hard in order to decorate the floats in the parade. Relaxing by the campfire was enjoyed by everyone. So everyone has a chance to vote. With the thermometer hitting 100 degrees on the hot, sticky night.

	Choose the complete sentence.   Haven't had a full night's sleep for over a week. Having reached our destination sooner than we expected. Although we have never been to Oregon, we will enjoy our trip. Staying up too late to study for final exams.

	Choose the complete sentence.   To get the building torn down. Because she cannot do anything about the situation. Meeting my distant relatives was interesting. When we drove in the country during the snowstorm.

	Choose the complete sentence.   Sidney Sheldon and Jeffrey Archer. Usually, age, health, and working experience. Four of us were in the taxi. Unless the price of gasoline drops soon.

	Choose the complete sentence.   At least until Tuesday night. The scene was very violent and grotesque. After the investigators found the evidence in the lake. Attending all the monthly meetings of the scouts.

	Choose the complete sentence.   Saving money is worth the trouble of collecting coupons. Thinking only of his sister, Tom running wildly. Almost halfway out the door before he realized that he had forgotten his keys. Saving coupons for everyone in the family to use.

	Choose the complete sentence.   After I get my degree. To many, Jim was a hero. Filling out the application for a job interview. Next July, if the weather is good during our vacation.

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