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Review Sections 1.02–1.06 in the Grammar/Mechanics Handbook. Then study each of the following statements. Underscore any inappropriate form, and write a correction in the space provided. Also record the appropriate G/M section and letter to illustrate the principle involved.

If a sentence is correct, write C. When you finish, compare your responses with those provided at the end of the book. If your answers differ, study carefully the principles shown in parentheses.

Boundaries (1.05e) 1. Setting healthy workplace boundarys is an important task for new supervisors.

C 2. Be sure to read the FAQs before using that Web site.

Companies (1.05e) 3. Because world markets are expanding, many companys are going global.

Sundays (1.05a) 4. Surprisingly, business is better on Sunday’s than on weekdays.

Attorneys (1.05d) 5. She said that attornies are the primary benefactors of class action suits.

Sanchezes (1.05b) 6. Only the Welches and the Sanchez’s brought their entire families.

2000s (1.05g) 7. During the late 2000’s, home values dropped precipitously.

Editors in chief (1.05f) 8. Both editor in chiefs followed strict copyediting policies.

CPAs (1.05g) 9. That financial organization employs two secretaries for four CPA’s.

Counties (1.05e) 10. Voters in three countys refused to approve any new taxes.

Runners up (1.05f) 11. Prizes were awarded to both runner ups in the essay contest.

C 12. Both cities are located in valleys that lie between mountains.

Liabilities (1.05e) 13. Our accountants insist that we list all income, expenses, and liabilitys.

C 14. Some typeface fonts make it difficult to distinguish between t’s and i’s.

Brothers-in-law (1.05f) 15. Both of the homes of her brother-in-laws had many chimneys

Mashael ALhubail MER W303 Professor : Kristen Swanson APOSTROPHE

Review Sections 2.20–2.22 in the Grammar/Mechanics Handbook. Then study each of the following statements. Underscore any inappropriate form. Write a correction in the space provided and record the number of the G/M principle(s) illustrated. If a sentence is correct, write C. When you finish, compare your responses with those at the back of the book. If your answers differ, study carefully the principles shown in parentheses.

Hanley’s (2.20a). 1. Mark Hanleys smartphone was found in the conference room.

Weeks’ (2.20b) 2. The severance package includes two weeks salary for each year worked.

Year’s (2.20a) 3. In only one years time, her school loans totaled $5,000.

Peterson’s (2.20b) 4. The board of directors strongly believed that John Petersons tenure as CEO was exceptionally successful.

Employees’ (2.20b) 5. Several employees records were accidentally removed from the files.

Witness’s (2.21) 6. The last witness testimony was the most convincing to the jury members.

Robin’s (2.22) 7. Everyone appreciated Robins careful editing of our report.

Money’s ( 2.20a) 8. I always get my moneys worth at my favorite restaurant.

C 9. Three local companies went out of business last month.

Month’s (2.20a) 10. In one months time, we hope to have our new Web site up and running.

Boss’s (2.20b) 11. I need my boss signature on this expense claim.

Secretary’s (2.20a). 12. That legal secretaries credentials and years of experience qualified her for a higher salary.

Aerospace’s (2.21) 13. I n certain aerospace departments, new applicants must apply for security clearance.

Company’s (2.20a) 14. Our companies stock price rose dramatically last year.

Businesses’ (2.21) 15. Several businesses opening hours will change in the next three months.