1. The document provides tips on improving writing skills, including using proper grammar when choosing between singular and plural verbs. 2. Rules of writing are presented but with the note that rules can sometimes be broken for stylistic effect. 3. The summary should be concise and focus on the key points and purpose of the document in 3 sentences or less.

2. © 2010 by Jeremy Webb
Elsa, Claire, Kris
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3. first impressions count
for everything
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Angry Editor 8

4. but please note, this is
not for everyone
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5. also, rules are made
to be broken
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6. …
…

7. 1.
the”
the, a
The Tallest man in China
breaks a world record
the”
An Englishman becomes the
the”
first man to reach moon

8. 2. Be
are”
Be
“is” “are”
is” Employment is increasing in
France
are” Three Americans are arrested
on suspicion of murder

9. 3.

10. 4. 7 8
4-11 7-8
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11. 5.
Nokia releases 3 phones in March
Angry Editor fired for laziness
“ed”

12. 6.
“to”
“will”
:
China to invest 300 million in
new hospitals
Samsung to release 30 phones
next year

13. 7.
1.
2.
Angry Editor
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14. 8.
China, US enter trade negotiations
NY fashion week: fur and feathers