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It contains the explanations for these mistakes. INCORRECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 Please except this gift. He refused to take my advise. He's alright after his fall. I'll be staying in Paris for awhile. I like you alot. The writer eluded to the Odyssey. I can not go with you today. I want to complement you on your writing style. His death really effected me. Dan walks the dog everyday at six p.m. She made the check out for fourty dollars. Put the saw back in it's place. I want you here at six a.m., irregardless of how late you go to bed tonight. The hen house was struck by lightening last night. I'm afraid you'll loose your way in the dark. The car past the train. The students were up until midnight, pouring over their books. What did the doctor proscribe for your headache? The principle kept us after school. I have trouble understanding his pronounciation. CORRECT Please accept this gift. He refused to take my advice. He's all right after his fall. I'll be staying in Paris for a while. I like you a lot. The writer alluded to the Odyssey. I cannot go with you today. I want to compliment you on your writing style. His death really affected me. Dan walks the dog every day at six p.m. She made the check out for forty dollars. Put the saw back in its place. I want you here at six a.m., regardless of how late you go to bed tonight. The hen house was struck by lightning last night. I'm afraid you'll lose your way in the dark. The car passed the train. The students were up until midnight, poring over their books. What did the doctor prescribe for your headache? The principal kept us after school. I have trouble understanding his pronunciation.

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We spent a quite evening reading. I have more eggs then you. They parked there car on the lawn. I'm to tired to go out again. He never knows weather to phone or just drop by. The wizard plans to wreck vengeance on the outlanders. I don't know who's dog you're talking about. Give me you're advice. I'm not adverse to a glass of wine at dinner. Anwar Sadat was admired for his courageousness. Meet me here in a hour. Who reads my paper anyways? Keep this information just between you and I. He left his money to a woman he had met many years ago. His position on tax reform begs the question, does wealth redistribution really help the poor? He wants to know if he can borrow the car tonight. I don't get no respect. Charlie is totally disinterested in algebra. Either Jack or Joan are correct. Each writer should have their own computer. Eating at home is more economic than dining out. Boswell asked Dr. Johnson about every trivial detail, e.g., he made himself a daily nuisance. Unfortunately, their parents give them free reign on the weekends. These pajamas can't burn because

We spent a quiet evening reading. I have more eggs than you. They parked their car on the lawn. I'm to tired too go out again. He never knows wether to phone or just drop by. The wizard plans to wreak vengeance on the outlanders. I don't know whose dog you're talking about. Give me your advice. I'm not averse to a glass of wine at dinner. Anwar Sadat was admired for his courage. Meet me here in an hour. Who reads my paper anyway? Keep this information just between you and me. He left his money to a woman he had met many years before. His position on tax reform raises the question, does wealth redistribution really help the poor? He wants to know if he may borrow the car tonight. I don't get any respect. Charlie is totally uninterested in algebra. Either Jack or Joan is correct. All writers should have their own computer. Eating at home is more economical than dining out. Boswell asked Dr. Johnson about every trivial detail, i. e., he made himself a daily nuisance. Unfortunately, their parents give them free rein on the weekends. These pajamas can burn because

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they're inflammable. Who's the best runner, Jack or Jill? I hope I did good on the exam. The signing of the bill today will be a historical event. The witness described the incidence to the police. His use of that word infers that he doesn't trust you. The ship is sailing in the water. This box contains less fire crackers. Will you loan me a pencil? Address the letter to Miss Jones. I don't know any of the persons in this room. The Scotch people value education. No sooner had the dogcatcher turned his back when the boy released the stray. There's some children at the door. Do you see these books over there? We waited on the bus, but it never came. If I was a rich man, I'd buy houses for all my children. If I would have known about the party, I would have gone to it. I think I'll lay down for a few minutes. Lie the book on the table. Microsoft is settling with another software distributor. Me and Jamie are going to Mexico. Sophie and myself volunteer three days a month at the homeless shelter. None of the boys are qualified to play. The dog has ran away. I should of listened to my instincts. This movie is the most awesomest I've ever seen. I'm suppose to wash the windows on

they're inflammable. Who's the better runner, Jack or Jill? I hope I did well on the exam. The signing of the bill today will be a historic event. The witness described the incident to the police. His use of that word implies that he doesn't trust you. The ship is sailing on the water. This box contains fewer fire crackers. Will you lend me a pencil. Address the letter to Ms. Jones. I don't know any of the people in this room. The Scottish people value education. No sooner had the dogcatcher turned his back than the boy released the stray. There are some children at the door. Do you see those books over there? We waited for the bus, but it never came. If I were a rich man, I'd buy houses for all my children. If I had known about the party, I would have gone to it. I think I'll lie down for a few minutes. Lay the book on the table. Microsoft are settling with another software distributor. Jamie and I are going to Mexico. Sophie and I volunteer three days a month at the homeless shelter. None of the boys is qualified to play. The dog has run away. I should have listened to my instincts. This movie is the most awesome I've ever seen. I'm supposed to wash the windows on

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Saturday. Fame had went to his head. Whom shall I say is calling? That's the boy which started the fire. The woman that sold you the car didn't own it. King Alfred the Great lived in the 800's. The fire truck tore around the corner, flames spurted from the burning car. If I were you I'd do what you have done. To be perfectly honest I don't like her one bit. I like cats, dogs, birds, and moles. The King of Siam held absolute power over his subjects, when Anna Leonowens lived at his court. We missed the bus, we did not know what to do. My best friend Colin Blakely is acting at the Old Vic. We're going to Paris in April!!!! Do you want to go with us??? Mr. Thomas' opinion was that the dog should be returned. All anoraks are now on sale. The fishing boat ran aground on a reef all the men were rescued. The winners are the following films; The Lion King, Silas Marner , and Kim.

Saturday. Fame had gone to his head. Who shall I say is calling? That's the boy who started the fire. The woman who sold you the car didn't own it. King Alfred the Great lived in the 800s. The fire truck tore around the corner. Flames spurted from the burning car. If I were you, I'd do what you have done. To be perfectly honest, I don't like her one bit. I like cats, dogs, birds and moles. The King of Siam held absolute power over his subjects when Anna Leonowens lived at his court. We missed the bus; we did not know what to do. My best friend, Colin Blakely, is acting at the Old Vic. We're going to Paris in April! Do you want to go with us? Mr. Thomas's opinion was that the dog should be returned. All anoraks are now on sale. The fishing boat ran aground on a reef. All the men were rescued. The winners are the following films: The Lion King, Silas Marner , and Kim.