Correct the grammar, punctuation, style, and word choice errors in the following sentences.

1. Its a secret between him and I.

It’s a secret between him and me.

2. If you would like to order a subscription for a friend record his name and address on
the enclosed card and mail it to us now we’ll bill you later.
If you would like to order a subscription for a friend, record his or her name and
address on the enclosed card and mail it to us now; we’ll bill you later.

3. Joan Bob and Alicia was selected to be the departments represenatives to the
counsel.
Joan, Bob, and Alicia were selected to be the department’s representatives to the
council.

4. While their outward appearance remains relatively unchanged designers note that
lockers are larger more durable and can be customized for special purposes.
While the outward appearance of lockers remains relatively unchanged,
designers note that the equipment is larger, is more durable, and can be
customized for special purposes.

5. The short term outlook is dim however long term projections are positive.
The short-term outlook is dim; however, long-term projections are positive.

7. In america a successful woman could be said to be self assured ambitious and

forward looking.
In America a successful woman could be said to be self-assured, ambitious, and
forward looking.

8. The university of Mining and metallurgy is located in Krakow polland.

The University of Mining and Metallurgy is located in Krakow, Poland.

9. Africa is the only continent in all four hemispheres Northern Southern eastern and
Western.
Africa is the only continent in all four hemispheres: Northern, Southern, Eastern,
and Western.

10. If I was president of the Company, I’ld make everyday a “casual, dress day.
If I were president of the company, I’d make every day a “casual-dress day.”

11. If you brake the law, you can axpect to be punish.

If you break the law, you can expect to be punished.

12. Before going Sally packed her back pack laid out her clothes and read one chapter
in Phyllis A. Whitneys book Start Flight.
Before going, Sally packed her backpack, laid out her clothes, and read one
chapter in Phyllis A. Whitney’s book Start Flight.

13. The guitar players strolled between the diners in the spanish restaurant.
The guitar players strolled among the diners in the Spanish restaurant.

14. Mr. Ringi Nisimura a Financial Advisor gives people advise on money matters.
 Mr. Ringi Nisimura, a financial advisor, gives people advice on money matters.

15. Todays computer technology and presentation software increases flexibility

capability and editing power.
Today’s computer technology and presentation software increase flexibility,
capability, and editing power.

16. Thank you for excepting my invitation to speak at next months’ meeting of the Assoc.
For Electronic Commerce [ACE).
Thank you for accepting my invitation to speak at next month’s meeting of the
Association for Electronic Commerce (ACE).

17. Mr. Siders said Julia me and Jim did a real good job planning the sales mtg.
Mr. Siders said Julia, Jim, and I did a really good job planning the sales meeting.

18. While on vacation my office was re-modeled.

While I was on vacation, my office was remodeled.

19. Each member was asked to return their ballots by December 15th.
Each member was asked to return his or her ballot by December 15.
OR All members were asked to return their ballots by December 15.

20. Did Melissa say that “I should bring the package on her desk to the mailroom?”.
Did Melissa say that I should take the package on her desk to the mailroom?

21. Built in 2002 four approximately $15.9 million dollars the River Road development
contains 224 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments in seven three-story bldgs..
Built in 2002 for approximately $15.9 million, the River Road development
contains 224 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments in seven 3-story
buildings.
22. Rob and Sams’ business did so well last quarter that each of the firm’s workers
recieved a 300 dollar bonus.
Rob and Sam’s business did so well last quarter that each of the firm’s workers
received a $300 bonus.

23. The environmental impact report lead us to quickly decide against purchasing the
land.
The environmental impact report led us to decide quickly against purchasing the
land.

24. Last week one of the forty band members reports that his instrument was stole
during the Marching Contest.
Last week, one of the 40 band members reported that his instrument was stolen
during the marching contest.

25. Ellen Walters our interior decorater select drapes that complimented the pattern of
the sofa.
Ellen Walters, our interior decorator, selected drapes that complemented the
pattern of the sofa.

26. Despite being Chief Exec. of a $50 million-dollar-a-year business Marty drove a
1967 pick up truck.
 Despite being chief executive of a $50-million-a-year business, Marty drove a
1967 pickup truck.

27. The Historic preservation act of 1966 established the National Register of historic
places and made it difficult for Federal Agencies to harm registered landmarks.
The Historic Preservation Act of 1966 established the National Register of
Historic Places and made it difficult for federal agencies to harm registered
landmarks.

28. Can I leave if it starts snowing so that I can get home safe.
If it starts snowing, may I leave so that I can get home safely?

29. 4,400 companies—about 1/3 of those operating within the State has less then 5
hundred employees.
Four thousand four hundred companies—about one-third of those operating
within the state—have fewer than 500 employees.
OR
About one-third of the 4,400 companies operating within the state has
fewer than 500 employees.

30. The tornado blew a tree on Douglas car; twisted the television antenna on Joys’
house; and flattened Bob’s and Reba’s home.
The tornado blew a tree on Douglas’ car, twisted the television antenna on Joy’s
house, and flattened Bob and Reba’s home.

31. Erosion occured as rainwater run out of the gutter, however; the rain was needed
bad due to the draught.
Erosion occurred as rainwater ran out of the gutter; however, the rain was
needed badly due to the drought.

32. Either Brian or Bill will leave their car at the airport, when they attend the super bowl
at New Orleans.
Either Brian or Bill will leave his car at the airport when they attend the Super Bowl
in New Orleans.

33. Get these legal documents to Mr. McDaniels’s whom is in the office next door.
Take these legal documents to Mr. McDaniels, who is in the office next door.

34. Nearly three-fourths of the fruit crop were lost due to the extreme cold temperatures.
Nearly three-fourths of the fruit crop was lost due to the extremely cold
temperatures.

35. After completing a three day inventory of the stock Darcy finds a 10% shortage.
After completing a three-day inventory of the stock, Darcy found a 10 percent
shortage.

36. Young investors that want a good retirement should invest in Stocks Bonds and
Mutual Funds.
Young investors who want a good retirement should invest in stocks, bonds, and
mutual funds.

37. Last month Ricardo speaked at Universities in Oxford Mississippi Dallas Texas
Grand Forks and Fargo North Dakota and Provo Utah.
 Last month, Ricardo spoke at Universities in Oxford, Mississippi; Dallas, Texas;
Grand Forks and Fargo, North Dakota; and Provo, Utah.

38. Carpal tunnel syndrome is an repetitious, stress injury that effects the nerves in the
hands.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a repetitive stress injury that affects the nerves in the
hands.

39. Sherri will of coarse reimbursed you fore yore business related expanses.
Sherri will, of course, reimburse you for your business-related expenses.

40. A senior citizen will receive a free nights lodging when they join our travel club.
A senior citizen will receive a free night’s lodging when he or she joins our travel
club.
OR Senior citizens will receive a free night’s lodging when they join our travel
club.

41. Everybody whom attended the demonstration were able to get their questions
answered during the ten minute question:answer section that followed the 20 minute
presentation.
Everybody who attended the demonstration was able to get his or her questions
answered during the 10-minute question-and-answer session that followed the
20-minute presentation.
Or
All persons who attended the demonstration were able to get their questions
answered during the 10-minute question-and-answer session that followed the
20-minute presentation.

42. The polls show that people thing the irs has made process towards improving it’s
level fo consumer service
The polls show that people think the IRS has made progress toward improving
its level of customer service.

43. Did Donna say why less people are accepted to attend this years meeting than last
years.
Did Donna say why fewer people are expected to attend this year’s meeting than
attended last year’s?

44. Dolores Huerta—one of the 1st women involved in union leadership, cofounded the
United farm workers Union with Cesar Chavez.
One of the first women involved in leadership of unions was Dolores Huerta, who
cofounded the United Farm Workers Union with César Chávez.

45. Sasha Gordev president of the International club will precide at this years Feast of
Nations Celebration which will be held on Saturday May 04 th.
Sasha Gordev, president of the International Club, will preside at this year’s Feast
of Nations celebration, which will be held on Saturday, March 4.

46. Fore patiences convience the entrances to the Trinity Memorial Hospital intensive
care unit is located on the 1st floor.
 For patients’ convenience, the entrance to the Trinity Memorial Hospital
Intensive Care Unit is located on the first floor.

47. The personal mgr. wants you to carefully reconsider you’re decision to submit your
request for retirement.
The personnel manager wants you to reconsider carefully your decision to
submit your request for retirement.

48. Jon is the slower reader in his class so his instructor cent him to the libary for their
speed reading class.
Jon is the slowest reader in his class, so his instructor sent him to the library for
his speed-reading class.

49. Nancy was late in meeting her appointment because she had sat her alarm for 6.00
pm instead of 6.00 am.
Nancy was late in meeting her appointment because she had set her alarm for 6
p.m. instead of 6 a.m.

50. Why did the Administration fire Dr. Fumiko Hayashi Assistant Professor of Foreign
Language?
Why did the administration fire Dr. Fumiko Hayashi, assistant professor of
foreign language?

51. Mr. Maki enquired if the crowd had disbursed?

Mr. Maki inquired whether the crowd had dispersed.

52. A mix of stocks bonds and short term reserves will help you achieve a secure
financial future.
A mix of stocks, bonds, and short-term reserves will help you achieve a secure
financial future.