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Correct the errors, if any, in the following sentences:

1. Tests of the Shroud of Turin have produced some curious findings. For example, the
pollen of forty-eight plants native to Europe and the Middle East.

2. Scientists report no human deaths due to excessive caffeine consumption. Although


caffeine does cause convulsions and death in certain animals.

3. When writing a proposal, an original task is set for research.

4. Many tourists visit Arlington National Cemetery, where veterans and military personnel
are buried every day from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

5. The candidate's goals include winning the election, a national health program, and the
educational system.

6. Some critics are not so much opposed to capital punishment as postponing it for so long.

7. Einstein was a brilliant mathematician. This is how he was able to explain the universe.

8. Because Senator Martin is less interested in the environment than in economic


development, he sometimes neglects it.

9. Castro's communist principles inevitably led to an ideological conflict between he and


President Kennedy.

10. Because strict constructionists recommend fidelity to the Constitution as written, no one
objects more than them to judicial reinterpretation.

11. When it comes to eating people differ in their tastes.

12. The Huns who were Mongolian invaded Gaul in 451.

13. Field trips are required, in several courses, such as, botany and geology.

14. The term, "scientific illiteracy," has become almost a cliche, in educational circles.

15. In 1952 Japan's gross national product was one third that of France, by the late 1970s it
was larger than the GNPs of France and Britain combined.

16. Diseased coronary arteries are often surgically bypassed, however half of all bypass
grafts fail within ten years.

17. In the current conflict its uncertain who's borders their contesting.

18. The Aztecs ritual's of renewal increased in frequency over the course of time.
19. The recession had a negative affect on sales.

20. The laboratory instructor chose not to offer detailed advise.

21. My dog barks at the mailman but she’s too lazy to chase him.

22. Their were 40 students in the class.

23. Because the unemployment is rising in our country, so the government must take some
urgent steps to solve the problem.

24. Peter will loose the match if he does not prepare well.

25. I do not know weather he is interested in the project .

26. Having finished his studies, the exams were a cake-walk for him.

27. In village a man saw monkey playing in the garden.

28. Some people working hard to support their families.

29. While a Thanksgiving commercial played on the TV she was at the library trying to study
for her final exams.

30. Jessica ended up having to walk all the way home due to the fact that she missed the
last train leaving Central Station.

31. He bought back-to-school clothes, his mom bought a scarf.

32. My roommate, and his brother, went to see a movie.

33. It was unfortunately the end of winter vacation.

34. Students who study rarely get bad grades.

35. Michael study at the library every day.

36. Determined to make their flight on time they rose at dawn.

37. This social scourge can be seen in urban centers, and in rural outposts.

38. The students asked their TAs to review, the assignment rubric, a sample paper and their
comments, before the end of the quarter.

39. Happily, the waiters, sat down during a break.

40. On her way home from work, she bought, a book at the bookstore.
41. David who loved to read history was the first to head to the British Library.

42. Miranda drove her brother and her mother waited at home.

43. Repeated viral infections compromise doctors immune systems.

44. Childrens suggestions are worth listening to.

45. Many childs were playing in the park.

46. John, along with his friends, is sitting in park.

47. John is working hard for the last two months.

48. From 2010, they have worked hard.

49. He wondered what the decision meant he thought about it all night.

50. Every guest left their shoes at the door.

51. A pink rose flower blooming in its pot.

52. The company has never seen such a bad performance from it’s marketing division.

53. After declining for months, Jean tried a new tactic to increase the returns on investments.

54. To keep up with their changing audience, Southwest Airlines rebranded in 2014.

55. An important part of my life have been the people who stood by me.

56. The two best things about the party was the food and the music.

57. In case you haven’t noticed my real name doesn’t appear in the article.

58. I don’t believe its finally Friday.


59. The cat was licking its tail.

60. The man jumped into a black sedan and he drove away before being noticed.

61. After finally setting off on the trail, the morning felt more exciting.

62. She tried to sneak out of the house her mother saw her leaving.

63. He wants to get a degree in engineering, or medicine.

64. Old cars, that have been left in a junkyard, are an eyesore.

65. The bouquet of flowers on the table, belongs to Mary.

66. He wanted to learn more about careers in programming, engineering, biochemist, and
research scientist.

67. My intention was to take her out to dinner, however I decided not to invite her after all.

68. She tried to quickly finish the book before she had to leave.

69. He wanted to gradually improve his strength by increasing the weight.

70. Sometimes people gossip as Barbara Walters has observed because they want to be


interesting.

71. The student's faculty advisor was very committed to their learning.

72. Doctors make more money.

73. My mom let’s me make my own decisions, as long as I keep her informed.

74. Lets go out to eat tonight.

75. My dad bought new car yesterday.

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