Proofreading Warm-up Item 1 Sheryl should of checked to see what kind of a memory card would work...

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Proofreading Warm-up

Item 1Sheryl should of checked to see what kind of a memory card would work better.

CorrectedSheryl should have checked to see what kind of memory card would work best. (a deleted)

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Item 2Remember emanuel you’re warranty wont be effective without you mail in you’re registration card.

CorrectedRemember, Emanuel, your warranty won’t be effective unless you mail in your registration card.

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Item 3Will you please help Lisa and I with these instructions.

CorrectedWill you please help Lisa and me with these instructions?

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Item 4I didn’t think Id never be able to buy this computer game.

CorrectedI didn’t think I’d ever be able to buy this computer game.

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Item 5Customizeing your browser is easy if you follow the instructions careful.

CorrectedCustomizing your browser is easy if you follow the instructions carefully.

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Item 6This software is registered to a mr eugene f grabill sr.

CorrectedThis software is registered to a Mr. Eugene F. Grabill, Sr.

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Item 7The instruction manual is setting next to the printer I think.

CorrectedThe instruction manual is sitting next to the printer, I think.

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Item 8Before you buy any peace of electronic equipment you should do some well research

CorrectedBefore you buy any piece of electronic equipment, you should do some good research.

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Item 9Wow Tamika exclaimed That video game is the more exciting one I’ve ever plaied.

Corrected“Wow!” Tamika exclaimed. “That video game is the most exciting one I’ve ever played!”

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Item 10The following are all types of consumer documents product descriptions warranties instruction manuals and technical directions.

CorrectedThe following are all types of consumer documents: product descriptions, warranties, instruction manuals, and technical directions.

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Item 11Being as the computer game was defective Reggie recieved a full refund.

CorrectedBecause the computer game was defective, Reggie received a full refund.

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Item 12Well which of the two games is least expensive.

CorrectedWell, which of the two games is less expensive?

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Item 13With the highly-advanced graphics of this program the train really look like it is receeding into the background.

CorrectedWith the highly advanced graphics of this program, the train really looks as if it is receding into the background. (hyphen deleted)

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Item 14Janelle proceded easyly to the second level of play.

CorrectedJanelle proceeded easily to the second level of play.

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Item 15Jared he would like to become a world famous designer of computer games someday.

CorrectedJared would someday like to become a world-famous designer of computer games. (sentence revised; he deleted)