Rule Writing Challange

Directions: Correct each of the following sentences by applying the rule it contains.

Rules for Writing Real Good

1. Don't use no double negatives.

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2. Make each pronoun agree with their antecedents.

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3. Join clauses good, like a conjunction should.

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4. About them sentence fragments.

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5. When dangling, watch your participles.

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6. Verbs has got to agree with their subjects.

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7. Don't write run-on sentences they are hard to read.

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8. Don't use commas, which aren't necessary.

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9. Try to not ever split infinitives.

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10. Its important to use your apostrophe's correctly.

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11. Proofread your writing to see if you any words out.

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12. Correct speling is essential.

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13. Eschew ostentatious erudition.

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14. Avoid cliches like the plague.

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