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Directions: Proofread the following sentences carefully, and correct any errors by re-writing the sentence on

the line provided.


1. This medicine is not suppose to make you sleepy.
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2. Smoking can give you cancer can set your house on fire and can give you bad breath.
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3. The book was lying on the table, and it was soaking wet.
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4. George's back has gave him trouble for years.
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5. I fine that I like most foods once I get use to them.
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6. Marty jogs for an hour every morning. Before he eats breakfast.
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7. There is lots to eat in the refrigerator like hard-boiled eggs, salad, cheese, and pickles.
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8. I have had a lot of lucky breaks in my career. For instance, working for a woman who later became president
of the company.
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9. I brought some reading material with me to beach, but I didn't read a word.
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10. Because the baby was asleep, I went quietly into the bedroom.
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11. When I bought my car at Tightwad Motors. I was able to borrow the money from them without a down
payment. My interest payments are only 4 percent per month.
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12. The operation my father is having does'nt involve much risk.
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13. When I wrote to Joanne, I have never met her.
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14. I cannot expect the way she always interrupts people.
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15. The professor will not mine if we are a few minutes late; she is often late herself.
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