- 2. Rewrite the following paragraph, changing the incorrect words to the correct words based on the meaning of the passage.
- Everyday the court is appraised of new issues. The air to the estate had all ready been informed of the death of her uncle, the well-known news annalist. She plans to seed the property too her brother, even thought the loss of capitol will bee enormous. She plans to do so because a powerful block in her company is exerting grate pressure on the new bored. It was also reported by her council that her CEO was being indited and persecuted for elicit real estate deals. She wished she had not studied her forth lesson on leans in such a careless manor.
- 3. Rewrite the following sentences using the correct form of the verb:
- a. Bryan White was glad he had ate a substantial breakfast.
- b. If you had went with Tarzan, you could have helped him.
- c. Arnold Schwarzenegger, as well as Tom Jones, are doing the Tango Wango.
- d. We cannot begin work while the ground is froze.
- e. On my desk is four letters addressed to Pancho Sanchez.
- f. I sat the paper cutter on the table.
- g. Spectators in the back rows shouted for those in front to set down.
- h. Neither this month nor last month have been profitable.
- i. Corn, like squash and tomatoes, are on sale this week.
- j. There’s too many mistakes in the letter
- 3. Rewrite the following sentences, inserting commas, apostrophes, and end-of-sentence punctuation.
- a.Do you know that real joy in ones work means that the days burdens are lightened
- b. Some people react quickly enjoy getting things done promptly and like to beat dead lines
- c. Most of our subscribers lines were out of service as the result of yesterdays heavy storm.
- d. You may send us all the papers and well then file a claim for the breakage
- e. Is the organization of our syndicate complete and are the leaders already enrolled as members.
- f. Should you need further information our manager Mr. Valdez will be glad to call you
- g. Have you read Chapmans Getting Into Business
- h. No matter what you may think about the subject your employers wishes should be followed (2 bosses)
- i. If I ordered a months supply of oil youll expect me to pay for it wont you
- j. The Forest Park Society a recently organized undertakers association will meet on February 17
1. Punctuate and capitalize this letter to a prospective client. Use standard punctuation for the salutation and complimentary close.
Dear Mr Kinder
I enjoyed talking with you on the phone last Wednesday evening
Heres a bit of background information we didnt cover in our phone conversation KMS Financial Services, Inc. has been in business since 1971 and is one of the largest Northwest based independent investment firms we offer one of the widest selections of socially responsible investments in the Northwest
Enclosed is the initial information you requested as a KMS representative in Seattle with over ten years experience in financial consulting I am pleased to assist you Ive been involved with socially responsible investing since 1983.
I look forward to hearing from you Mr. Kinder to discuss your investment and insurance program please call me at 206-448-7737
Best regards Eric A. Smith