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When I think about grammar, I remember Mrs. Johnson. Hers was an afternoon class on the west side of the school, so on spring days the sun would beat in through the open windows, lending a lazy, sleepy atmosphere to the classroom. In the distance, you could hear shouts and the crack of a bat hitting a ball. And across the aisle sat Terri Grazzi, arguably the cutest girl in the 8th grade.
It's amazing I learned anything at all.
If you were paying attention in your grammar class, you should have no problem spotting the grammar and usage problems in the following sentences.
| Joe had been waiting for an opportunity to test his metal against the best in the business. |
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| Roberta was adverse to implementing the new program. |
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| Tyler was reticent to ask for a raise. |
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| The top honors were given to Mick, Michael and Gretchen respectfully. |
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| The company is comprised of five divisions. |
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| Phil was peaked by the client's hostile comments. |
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| Would it be possible for you and I to go to the meeting together? |
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| The boss inferred from the letter that the project had been completed. |
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| She told him to just lie the book on the table and leave. |
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| Pam thought her involvement would effect the outcome. |
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