COMMON
ERRORS OF A
SENTENCE
"Do not simply find the error,
correct them in your mind."
Prepared by: Rose Ann L. Malate
CAPITALIZATION
RULES
I said, “even if it takes losing a
1
hundred battles to win the war, I’ll
2
keep fighting.” No error.
3 4
First Word
Sentence
Quotation
CAPITALIZE THESE
CAPITALIZE THE
First word
always capitalize the first word of
a sentence
Something is about to happen tonight.
something is about to happen tonight.
always capitalize the first word of
a sentence
Something is about to happen tonight.
something is about to happen tonight.
capitalize the first word if the
quotation is a complete sentence
He said, “they’ll be here as soon as possible.”
He said, “They’ll be here as soon as possible.”
capitalize the first word if the
quotation is a complete sentence
He said, “they’ll be here as soon as possible.”
He said, “They’ll be here as soon as possible.”
capitalize the first word if the
quotation is a complete sentence
He said they’ll be here “as soon as possible.”
He said they’ll be here “As soon as possible.”
capitalize the first word if the
quotation is a complete sentence
He said they’ll be here “as soon as possible.”
He said they’ll be here “As soon as possible.”
I said, “even if it takes losing a
1
hundred battles to win the war, I’ll
2
keep fighting.” No error.
3 4
I said, “even if it takes losing a
1
hundred battles to win the war, I’ll
2
keep fighting.” No error.
3 4
Capitalizing
NAMES
First Word
Sentence
Quotation
Names
Proper
Nouns
Positions
Pet
names
CAPITALIZE THESE
#1 Proper Nouns
capitalize all names
(first name, middle name, last name)
I told kathryn bernardo that the resident
cardiologist, doctor mendoza, took
good care of grandma.
#1 Proper Nouns
capitalize all names
(first name, middle name, last name)
I told Kathryn Bernardo that the
resident cardiologist, doctor Mendoza,
took good care of grandma.
#2 Titles
capitalize only if it is directly followed
by the proper name
I told Kathryn Bernardo that the
resident cardiologist, doctor Mendoza,
took good care of grandma.
#2 Titles
capitalize only if it is directly followed
by the proper name
I told Kathryn Bernardo that the
resident cardiologist, Doctor Mendoza,
took good care of grandma.
#3 Family Relationships
Capitalize if used to address the
person or as a nickname
I told Kathryn Bernardo that the
resident cardiologist, Doctor Mendoza,
took good care of grandma.
#3 Family Relationships
Capitalize if used to address the
person or as a nickname
I told Kathryn Bernardo that the
resident cardiologist, Doctor Mendoza,
took good care of Grandma.
First Word
Sentence
Quotation
Names
Proper
Nouns
Positions
Pet names
Geography
Locations
Landmarks
Languages
CAPITALIZE THESE
Capitalizing
Geography
#1 Capitalize Specific Geographic Location
always capitalize the names of cities,
states, and countries
I live in san jose del monte city,
bulacan, in a small barangay called
bagong buhay III.
#1 Capitalize Specific Geographic Location
always capitalize the names of cities,
states, and countries
I live in San Jose Del Monte City,
Bulacan, in a small barangay called
Bagong Buhay III.
#2 Capitalizing Designation of locations
Capitalize the designations (city, town, etc.,)
only if it directly follows the proper name
I live in San Jose Del Monte city,
Bulacan, in a small barangay called
Bagong Buhay III.
#2 Capitalizing Designation of locations
Capitalize the designations (city, town, etc.,)
only if it directly follows the proper name
I live in San Jose Del Monte City,
Bulacan, in a small barangay called
Bagong Buhay III.
#3 Capitalize Specific Geographical Landmarks
capitalize the names of bodies of water and
land (seas, mountains, hills, etc.)
We’re just a few minutes away
from the la mesa watershed, which
is a rainforest.
#3 Capitalize Specific Geographical Landmarks
capitalize the names of bodies of water and
land (seas, mountains, hills, etc.)
We’re just a few minutes away
from the La Mesa watershed,
which is a rainforest.
#4 Capitalizing Types of Geographical Landmarks
capitalize the types of geographical bodies
(mountain, sea, ocean, etc.,) only if it is part
of the proper name
We’re just a few minutes away
from the La Mesa watershed,
which is a rainforest.
#4 Capitalizing Types of Geographical Landmarks
capitalize the types of geographical bodies
(mountain, sea, ocean, etc.,) only if it is part
of the proper name
We’re just a few minutes away
from the La Mesa Watershed,
which is a rainforest.
#5 Capitalize languages and nationalities
always capitalize languages and nationalities
(including people groups)
I am a filipina and I teach in filipino
to help my countrymen.
#5 Capitalize languages and nationalities
always capitalize languages and nationalities
(including people groups)
I am a Filipina and I teach in Filipino
to help my countrymen.
First Word
Sentence
Quotation
Names
Proper
Nouns
Positions
Pet names
Geography
Locations
Landmarks
Languages
Dates
Days and
Months
Eras
CAPITALIZE THESE
Capitalizing
Dates
#1 Capitalize Dates
always capitalize the names of days
and months
all saints’ day is celebrated on the
first of november, in the autumn,
every year since before the
reformation in the sixteenth century.
#1 Capitalize Dates
always capitalize the names of days
and months
all saints’ day is celebrated on the
first of November, in the autumn,
every year since before the
reformation in the sixteenth century.
#2 Capitalizing Seasons
capitalize the seasons only if it’s
used as a proper noun.
all saints’ day is celebrated on the
first of November, in the autumn,
every year since before the
reformation in the sixteenth century.
#3 Capitalizing Holidays
capitalize common holidays
(Christmas, Halloween, etc.)
all saints’ day is celebrated on the
first of November, in the autumn,
every year since before the
reformation in the sixteenth century.
#3 Capitalizing Holidays
capitalize common holidays
(Christmas, Halloween, etc.)
All Saints’ Day is celebrated on the
first of November, in the autumn,
every year since before the
reformation in the sixteenth century.
#4 Capitalizing Eras
capitalize specific periods and historical
events (Dark Ages, Grecian Period, etc.,)
but don’t capitalize centuries.
All Saints’ Day is celebrated on the
first of November, in the autumn,
every year since before the
reformation in the sixteenth century.
#4 Capitalizing Eras
capitalize specific periods and historical
events (Dark Ages, Grecian Period, etc.,)
but don’t capitalize centuries.
All Saints’ Day is celebrated on the
first of November, in the autumn,
every year since before the
Reformation in the sixteenth century.
First Word
Sentence
Quotation
Title
Books
Movies
Names
Proper
Nouns
Positions
Pet names
Geography
Locations
Landmarks
Languages
Dates
Days and
Months
Eras
CAPITALIZE THESE
Capitalizing
Titles
the ocean at the
end of the lane
Rule #1 First and last word of the title
always capitalize the first and last
word of the title
the ocean at the end of the lane
Rule #1 First and last word of the title
always capitalize the first and last
word of the title
The ocean at the end of the Lane
Rule #2 Important Words
always capitalize Adjectives, Adverbs,
Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, No, Not and O
The ocean at the end of the Lane
Rule #2 Important Words
always capitalize Adjectives, Adverbs,
Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, No, Not and O
The Ocean at the end of the Lane
Rule #2 Important Words
always capitalize Adjectives, Adverbs,
Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, No, Not and O
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Rule #3 Unimportant Words
DON’T capitalize articles (a, an, the)
coordinating conjunctions (and, or nor, but,
for, yet, so) and “to” unless they’re the first or
last word in the title
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Rule #4 Prepositions
capitalize if it used adverbially (Looked Up,
Passed By) or if there are five or more letters
(About, Because, Underneath, etc.,)
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Rule #5 After colons and hyphens
capitalize the first word after a colon (:)
and all words in a hyphenated
compound word
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
ARTICLES
ENGLISH GRAMMAR
A, An, The
TYPES OF ARTICLES
Definite Article Indefinite Article
The A
An
Definite Article: The
• Used before a
particular or specific
noun
It’s does not matter if its:
• Singular
• Plural
• or uncountable
Example:
• Is that ______ car?
• Are you _____ owner
of this car?
• Did you see ______
damage you caused?
the
the
the
Indefinite Articles
A An
• If the next word starts
with a consonant or a
consonant sound.
Example:
• She is _____ hero.
a
• She is _____ unique
person.
a
• If the next word starts
with a vowel or a
vowel sound.
Example:
• She is _____ umpire.
an
• She is _____ honest
person.
an
Please return _____ book
you borrowed from me.
A. a
B. an
C. the
Please return _____ book
you borrowed from me.
A. a
B. an
C. the
Make sure that you bring
_____ book to read for fun.
A. a
B. an
C. the
Make sure that you bring
_____ book to read for fun.
A. a
B. an
C. the
Double Preposition/Conjunction
We are going to in Davao next week.
We are going in Davao next week. correct
wrong
Shiela went here but because she
was bored.
wrong
Shiela went here because she was
bored.
correct
Correct Usage
I was not able to buy anything
from the stationary store.
I was not able to buy anything from
the stationery store.
Stationery – a kind of paper
Stationary – not moving
correct
wrong
Correct Usage
I wander why the sky is blue.
I wonder why stars are far from us.
wonder- to ponder
wander - to stroll
wrong
correct
Possessive Form of nouns and pronouns
rules using apostrophe
a. Use apostrophe + s for
nouns which are singular
and NOT ending with s.
• Rachel's laptop is big and heavy.
• I saw Jetrho's dog at the park
yesterday.
Possessive Form of nouns and pronouns
rules using apostrophe
b. For plural nouns already
ending with s, use only an
apostrophe.
• The boys' bags were robbed.
• Statistics' findings are accurate.
Possessive Form of nouns and pronouns
rules using apostrophe
c. For compound nouns,
use apostrophe + s only to
the last word.
• My brother-in-law's car is luxurious.
• My six-year-old's books are so
expensive.
Possessive Form of nouns and pronouns
rules using apostrophe
d. For irregular nouns which change
spelling when becomes plural, use
apostrophe + s.
• There are a lot of men's clothes in the wardrobe.
• The dentist removed my teeth's cavities.
Possessive Form of nouns and pronouns
rules using apostrophe
e. If the nouns are ending with z or x,
use apostrophe + s.
• I can barely count my quiz's score.
• Bryan was amazed with the climax's
twist.
Possessive Form of nouns and pronouns
rules using apostrophe
f. For nouns ending with s and has only ONE
SYLLABLE, use apostrophe + s but if the
next word starts with s, use only an
apostrophe.
• Charles’ wheelchair was made of steel.
• Mile's pen is really expensive.
• Rhys' scissors are missing.
• James' shoes are enormous and heavy.
Possessive Form of nouns and pronouns
rules using apostrophe
Note: If the noun ends with s but has two or more
syllables, simply add an apostrophe regardless of
the noun which comes after them.
• Thaddeus' sugar popsicles are sweet.
• Jonas' food were spoiled.
Possessive Form of nouns and pronouns
rules using apostrophe
g. To indicate separate possession, use
appropriate possessive signs to each noun.
• Adamos' and James' secrets shall be revealed.
• Davies', Charles's and Rhys's gadgets were kept
away.
PARALLELISM
Parallelism is the balance within the
sentence of similar phrases/clauses which
have the same grammatical structure. It
gives unity and coherence to the sentence.
My dog likes playing, eating and to sleep.
My dog likes playing, eating and sleeping. correct
wrong
PARALLELISM
James' painting is more beautiful
than Eric.
James' painting is more beautiful
than Eric’s.
wrong
correct
PARALLELISM
Rica is beautiful and she is
a talented girl.
wrong
correct
Rica is beautiful and
a talented girl.
DOUBLE NEGATIVES
wrong
correct
Negative adverbs should not be preceded or succeeded
with another negative adverbs. (not, never, scarcely,
barely, rarely, seldom, hardly)
The boys seldom never play
in the backyard.
The boys seldom play in the
backyard.
DOUBLE NEGATIVES
wrong
correct
Negative adverbs should not be preceded or succeeded
with another negative adverbs. (not, never, scarcely,
barely, rarely, seldom, hardly)
I can't barely understand
what you are saying.
I can barely understand what
you are saying.
DOUBLE NEGATIVES
wrong
correct
Pronouns neither, nobody, and none should
not be used with another negative words.
Teacher Miley don’t neither
likes Patrick nor Yuki.
Teacher Miley neither likes
Patrick nor Yuki.
TENSES
OF VERBS
SUBJECT-VERB
AGREEMENT
RULES
SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT RULES
S-V
# of the S - words
that comes after it
this/that
these/those
I/You
Plural verb
P-form, S-meaning
Singular form
The colors of the flag are vibrant and appealing.
What is this for? That ruins your plan.
These were your clothes when you were young
Those change your status in life.
You are so beautiful.
I feel so worried about you.
Statistics is one of the hardest subject I encountered.
Verb agrees with its subject's number.
SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT RULES
Collective Noun
pair of
either/or
Neither/nor
Intervening
Phrases
Verb: Singular
Each/Every
The colony works together for survival
The band are playing their instruments.
A pair of binoculars is needed when climbing a mountain.
Mike's pair of scissors cuts the paper like a machine.
My favorite slippers were missing.
Either Joseph or his friends want to join the club.
Neither the students nor the teacher is going to the gym.
Nina, together with her friends, walks along the road.
The examinees, along with Ms. Rica, are studying.
Every woman in this room is happy.
Each of the police officers serves the Philippines.
SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT RULES
Pronouns: Subj.
V:Singular
Pronouns:
V:Plural
Fractions/Rate/
Percentage
Distance/Time/
Money
V:Singular
Many a/an
More than
V: Singular
one, no one, nothing, none, little, much, anybody, anyone, anything, another,
the other, somebody, someone, something
Nothing changes when you keep on doing mistake.
both, few, many, others, and several
Both were given to the charity.
Several think that I won the contest
Thirty-eight percent of the budget was given to the poor.
Three-fourth of pizza goes to Daron.
Ten thousand pesos is enough to buy a nice suit.
Fifty-eight kilometers thrills me as a runner.
Two pounds of burgers needs to be cooked.
Many a student has to finish an ongoing thesis subject.
More than one runner qualifies for the final round.
SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT RULES
A number/The Number
A variety/The variety
A/The minority
A/The majority
Abstract Noun
V: Singular
Adjectives as a
subject
V:Plural
Here/There
The number of the examinees goes to the free review session.
The variety of people who chooses my book is satisfied with its content.
A number of pupils are listening to the teacher
A variety of goods were given to the victims.
The majority votes for the approval of the budget.
A minority is in favor of the Death Penalty Bill.
A majority of the people like to oust the senator.
Love conquers all.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
The meek obey the rules.
There are three ducklings walking.
There is a high chance of passing.
Here are the letters from the president.
Apart of that confrontation na sinabi mo yung “pagod na ako” is Kathryn’s.
Meaning the lines? I ask her to write the script. Not all is hers. Some were
carmy’s, some were mine.
But I asked her, “Anak” “Ano po yun?” Write a letter lahat ng pagod kana. Isulat
mo saan ka pagod na.
Pagod na akong sabihin kay mama na okay lang ako.
Pagod na akong umasa na sana pagising ko bumalik na yung primo na minahal
ko.
Pagod na akong maghintay na tuparin mo yung pangako mo sakin.
Pagod na akong ipagtanggol ka sa kanila.
Hindi kana naniniwala?
Naniwala ako sayo. At yun yung pagkakamali ko.
Pagod na akong bitbitin ka.
Hindi mo na kaya?
Pakiramdam ko sinasayang ko lang ang buhay ko sa relasyong ito.
Apart of that confrontation na sinabi mo yung
“pagod na ako” is Kathryn’s.
Meaning the lines?
I asked her to write the script. Not all is hers.
Some were carmy’s, some were mine.
Possessive
form of noun
Simple
Past
singular third person
feminine possessive
pronoun
All (can be singular or
plural depending on the
context)
Capitalize
First name
The word 'all' can either be singular or plural based on its context.
For example, 'all' is singular in the sentence: 'All of the house burned
down. ' In this case, the word 'all' refers to a single house.
However, in this sentence, 'all' is plural: 'We all watched the sun rise over
the mountain.
But I asked her, Anak.
Ano po yun?
Write a letter lahat ng pagod kana. Isulat mo saan ka
pagod na.
Pagod na akong sabihin kay mama na okay lang ako.
Pagod na akong umasa na sana pagising ko bumalik
na yung primo na minahal ko.
Pagod na akong maghintay na tuparin mo yung
pangako mo sakin.
Pagod na akong ipagtanggol ka sa kanila.
Pagod na akong sabihin kay mama na
okay lang ako, umasa na sana pagising ko
bumalik na yung primo na minahal ko,
maghintay na tuparin mo yung pangako
mo sakin at ipagtanggol ka sa kanila.
PARALLELISM
Hindi kana naniniwala?
Naniwala ako sayo at yun yung
pagkakamali ko.
Pagod na akong bitbitin ka.
Hindi mo na kaya?
Pakiramdam ko sinasayang ko lang
ang buhay ko sa relasyong ito.
PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE
QUIZ
The students, together with their
1
teacher, is going to the annual
2 3
educational trip next week. No error.
4 5
1
The students, together with their
1
teacher, is going to the annual
2 3
educational trip next week. No error.
4 5
1
The pencil, which were stolen from the
1 2
table, was found inside someone's
3 4
bag. No error.
5
2
The pencil, which were stolen from the
1 2
table, was found inside someone's
3 4
bag. No error.
5
2
One of the men who is playing
1 2 3
soccer right now is my friend
4
Hamad. No error.
5
3
One of the men who is playing
1 2 3
soccer right now is my friend
4
Hamad. No error.
5
3
4
Hector, together with Valfred,
1
were rehearsing at Tom's Gym
2 3 4
last week. No error
5
4
Hector, together with Valfred,
1
were rehearsing at Tom's Gym
2 3 4
last week. No error
5
5 Us teachers, we are obliged to
1 2 3
ensure the quality education
4
of the students. No error.
5
5 Us teachers, we are obliged to
1 2 3
ensure the quality education
4
of the students. No error.
5
6 Senior Inspector Carlo Yerro will be at
1
the flag ceremony tomorrow morning in
2 3
quezon city hall. No error.
4 5
6 Senior Inspector Carlo Yerro will be at
1
the flag ceremony tomorrow morning in
2 3
quezon city hall. No error.
4 5
7
One of the boys who were made
1 2
captain of the soccer team is
3
my best friend, Jhunle. No error.
4 5
7
One of the boys who were made
1 2
captain of the soccer team is
3
my best friend, Jhunle. No error.
4 5
8 Each of the principal suspects were
1 2 3
interrogated by the arresting officers
4
inside the Police Community
Precinct.No error.
5
8 Each of the principal suspects were
1 2 3
interrogated by the arresting officers
4
inside the Police Community
Precinct.No error.
5
9 Mona Lisa have been looking for
1
a pair of sunglasses since this
2 3 4
morning. No error.
5
9 Mona Lisa have been looking for
1
a pair of sunglasses since this
2 3 4
morning. No error.
5
10
Soda float, extra-large fries and
1
quarter pounder burger is my
2 3
birthday treats for tonight. No error.
4 5
10
Soda float, extra-large fries and
1
quarter pounder burger is my
2 3
birthday treats for tonight. No error.
4 5
11
Two-thirds of the avocadoes was
1 2
brought to my grandmother as a gift
3
for her birthday. No error.
4 5
11
Two-thirds of the avocadoes was
1 2
brought to my grandmother as a gift
3
for her birthday. No error.
4 5
12
More than one of the students choose
1 2
to take the easiest courses in their
3 4
curriculum. No error.
12
More than one of the students choose
1 2
to take the easiest courses in their
3 4
curriculum. No error.
13 The witnesses elaborated that they
1
does not believe in the statement of
2
the victim because they saw a
3 4
different scenario. No Error.
5
13 The witnesses elaborated that they
1
does not believe in the statement of
2
the victim because they saw a
3 4
different scenario. No Error.
5
14 A police officers job is never easy; for
1 2
it requires them to ensure rightful
apprehension, investigation, and
3
prosecution of the suspects involved.
4
No error.
5
14 A police officers job is never easy; for
1 2
it requires them to ensure rightful
apprehension, investigation, and
3
prosecution of the suspects involved.
4
No error.
5
15
The neophyte police officer was duly
1 2
recognized for its bravery and
3 4
dedication to his duty. No error.
5
15
The neophyte police officer was duly
1 2
recognized for its bravery and
3 4
dedication to his duty. No error.
5
Little Red Riding Hood in addition
1
to Harry Potter give me chills
2 3
whenever I’m reading it. No error.
4 5
16
Little Red Riding Hood in addition
1
to Harry Potter give me chills
2 3
whenever I’m reading it. No error.
4 5
16
17
It is always a honor for me to
1 2 3
be your student. No error.
4 5
17
It is always a honor for me to
1 2 3
be your student. No error.
4 5
18
The corps found inside a crashed
1 2 3
vehicle is a close friend of my
4
mother. No error
5
18
The corps found inside a crashed
1 2 3
vehicle is a close friend of my
4
mother. No error
5
19
Capt. Gerard Borja attested that a
1
short lady run very quickly when
2 3
he was approaching the crime
4
scene. No Error.
5
19
Capt. Gerard Borja attested that a
1
short lady run very quickly when
2 3
he was approaching the crime
4
scene. No Error.
5
20
Aldrin refused to explain as to why
1
he was seen in a stationary store
2 3
where the victim was killed.
4
No error.
5
20
Aldrin refused to explain as to why
1
he was seen in a stationary store
2 3
where the victim was killed.
4
No error.
5
FEW REMINDERS / TIPS
1.Know your ‘WHY’
2. Do not be so complaisant. Maximize your
resources, both online and offline.
3. Practice “NO ZERO DAY”
4. Be prepared holistically.
5. Be as CALM as possible.
6. Pray. Surrender. Have faith.
God bless you
______(in,on) your
examinations!
God bless you on your
examinations!

COMMON ERRORS OF A SENTENCE_GRAMMAR.pptx

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    COMMON ERRORS OF A SENTENCE "Donot simply find the error, correct them in your mind." Prepared by: Rose Ann L. Malate
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    I said, “evenif it takes losing a 1 hundred battles to win the war, I’ll 2 keep fighting.” No error. 3 4
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    always capitalize thefirst word of a sentence Something is about to happen tonight. something is about to happen tonight.
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    always capitalize thefirst word of a sentence Something is about to happen tonight. something is about to happen tonight.
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    capitalize the firstword if the quotation is a complete sentence He said, “they’ll be here as soon as possible.” He said, “They’ll be here as soon as possible.”
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    capitalize the firstword if the quotation is a complete sentence He said, “they’ll be here as soon as possible.” He said, “They’ll be here as soon as possible.”
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    capitalize the firstword if the quotation is a complete sentence He said they’ll be here “as soon as possible.” He said they’ll be here “As soon as possible.”
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    capitalize the firstword if the quotation is a complete sentence He said they’ll be here “as soon as possible.” He said they’ll be here “As soon as possible.”
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    I said, “evenif it takes losing a 1 hundred battles to win the war, I’ll 2 keep fighting.” No error. 3 4
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    I said, “evenif it takes losing a 1 hundred battles to win the war, I’ll 2 keep fighting.” No error. 3 4
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    #1 Proper Nouns capitalizeall names (first name, middle name, last name) I told kathryn bernardo that the resident cardiologist, doctor mendoza, took good care of grandma.
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    #1 Proper Nouns capitalizeall names (first name, middle name, last name) I told Kathryn Bernardo that the resident cardiologist, doctor Mendoza, took good care of grandma.
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    #2 Titles capitalize onlyif it is directly followed by the proper name I told Kathryn Bernardo that the resident cardiologist, doctor Mendoza, took good care of grandma.
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    #2 Titles capitalize onlyif it is directly followed by the proper name I told Kathryn Bernardo that the resident cardiologist, Doctor Mendoza, took good care of grandma.
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    #3 Family Relationships Capitalizeif used to address the person or as a nickname I told Kathryn Bernardo that the resident cardiologist, Doctor Mendoza, took good care of grandma.
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    #3 Family Relationships Capitalizeif used to address the person or as a nickname I told Kathryn Bernardo that the resident cardiologist, Doctor Mendoza, took good care of Grandma.
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    #1 Capitalize SpecificGeographic Location always capitalize the names of cities, states, and countries I live in san jose del monte city, bulacan, in a small barangay called bagong buhay III.
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    #1 Capitalize SpecificGeographic Location always capitalize the names of cities, states, and countries I live in San Jose Del Monte City, Bulacan, in a small barangay called Bagong Buhay III.
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    #2 Capitalizing Designationof locations Capitalize the designations (city, town, etc.,) only if it directly follows the proper name I live in San Jose Del Monte city, Bulacan, in a small barangay called Bagong Buhay III.
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    #2 Capitalizing Designationof locations Capitalize the designations (city, town, etc.,) only if it directly follows the proper name I live in San Jose Del Monte City, Bulacan, in a small barangay called Bagong Buhay III.
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    #3 Capitalize SpecificGeographical Landmarks capitalize the names of bodies of water and land (seas, mountains, hills, etc.) We’re just a few minutes away from the la mesa watershed, which is a rainforest.
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    #3 Capitalize SpecificGeographical Landmarks capitalize the names of bodies of water and land (seas, mountains, hills, etc.) We’re just a few minutes away from the La Mesa watershed, which is a rainforest.
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    #4 Capitalizing Typesof Geographical Landmarks capitalize the types of geographical bodies (mountain, sea, ocean, etc.,) only if it is part of the proper name We’re just a few minutes away from the La Mesa watershed, which is a rainforest.
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    #4 Capitalizing Typesof Geographical Landmarks capitalize the types of geographical bodies (mountain, sea, ocean, etc.,) only if it is part of the proper name We’re just a few minutes away from the La Mesa Watershed, which is a rainforest.
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    #5 Capitalize languagesand nationalities always capitalize languages and nationalities (including people groups) I am a filipina and I teach in filipino to help my countrymen.
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    #5 Capitalize languagesand nationalities always capitalize languages and nationalities (including people groups) I am a Filipina and I teach in Filipino to help my countrymen.
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    #1 Capitalize Dates alwayscapitalize the names of days and months all saints’ day is celebrated on the first of november, in the autumn, every year since before the reformation in the sixteenth century.
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    #1 Capitalize Dates alwayscapitalize the names of days and months all saints’ day is celebrated on the first of November, in the autumn, every year since before the reformation in the sixteenth century.
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    #2 Capitalizing Seasons capitalizethe seasons only if it’s used as a proper noun. all saints’ day is celebrated on the first of November, in the autumn, every year since before the reformation in the sixteenth century.
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    #3 Capitalizing Holidays capitalizecommon holidays (Christmas, Halloween, etc.) all saints’ day is celebrated on the first of November, in the autumn, every year since before the reformation in the sixteenth century.
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    #3 Capitalizing Holidays capitalizecommon holidays (Christmas, Halloween, etc.) All Saints’ Day is celebrated on the first of November, in the autumn, every year since before the reformation in the sixteenth century.
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    #4 Capitalizing Eras capitalizespecific periods and historical events (Dark Ages, Grecian Period, etc.,) but don’t capitalize centuries. All Saints’ Day is celebrated on the first of November, in the autumn, every year since before the reformation in the sixteenth century.
  • 42.
    #4 Capitalizing Eras capitalizespecific periods and historical events (Dark Ages, Grecian Period, etc.,) but don’t capitalize centuries. All Saints’ Day is celebrated on the first of November, in the autumn, every year since before the Reformation in the sixteenth century.
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    the ocean atthe end of the lane
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    Rule #1 Firstand last word of the title always capitalize the first and last word of the title the ocean at the end of the lane
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    Rule #1 Firstand last word of the title always capitalize the first and last word of the title The ocean at the end of the Lane
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    Rule #2 ImportantWords always capitalize Adjectives, Adverbs, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, No, Not and O The ocean at the end of the Lane
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    Rule #2 ImportantWords always capitalize Adjectives, Adverbs, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, No, Not and O The Ocean at the end of the Lane
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    Rule #2 ImportantWords always capitalize Adjectives, Adverbs, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, No, Not and O The Ocean at the End of the Lane
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    Rule #3 UnimportantWords DON’T capitalize articles (a, an, the) coordinating conjunctions (and, or nor, but, for, yet, so) and “to” unless they’re the first or last word in the title The Ocean at the End of the Lane
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    Rule #4 Prepositions capitalizeif it used adverbially (Looked Up, Passed By) or if there are five or more letters (About, Because, Underneath, etc.,) The Ocean at the End of the Lane
  • 54.
    Rule #5 Aftercolons and hyphens capitalize the first word after a colon (:) and all words in a hyphenated compound word The Ocean at the End of the Lane
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    TYPES OF ARTICLES DefiniteArticle Indefinite Article The A An
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    Definite Article: The •Used before a particular or specific noun It’s does not matter if its: • Singular • Plural • or uncountable Example: • Is that ______ car? • Are you _____ owner of this car? • Did you see ______ damage you caused? the the the
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    Indefinite Articles A An •If the next word starts with a consonant or a consonant sound. Example: • She is _____ hero. a • She is _____ unique person. a • If the next word starts with a vowel or a vowel sound. Example: • She is _____ umpire. an • She is _____ honest person. an
  • 60.
    Please return _____book you borrowed from me. A. a B. an C. the
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    Please return _____book you borrowed from me. A. a B. an C. the
  • 62.
    Make sure thatyou bring _____ book to read for fun. A. a B. an C. the
  • 63.
    Make sure thatyou bring _____ book to read for fun. A. a B. an C. the
  • 64.
    Double Preposition/Conjunction We aregoing to in Davao next week. We are going in Davao next week. correct wrong Shiela went here but because she was bored. wrong Shiela went here because she was bored. correct
  • 65.
    Correct Usage I wasnot able to buy anything from the stationary store. I was not able to buy anything from the stationery store. Stationery – a kind of paper Stationary – not moving correct wrong
  • 66.
    Correct Usage I wanderwhy the sky is blue. I wonder why stars are far from us. wonder- to ponder wander - to stroll wrong correct
  • 67.
    Possessive Form ofnouns and pronouns rules using apostrophe a. Use apostrophe + s for nouns which are singular and NOT ending with s. • Rachel's laptop is big and heavy. • I saw Jetrho's dog at the park yesterday.
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    Possessive Form ofnouns and pronouns rules using apostrophe b. For plural nouns already ending with s, use only an apostrophe. • The boys' bags were robbed. • Statistics' findings are accurate.
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    Possessive Form ofnouns and pronouns rules using apostrophe c. For compound nouns, use apostrophe + s only to the last word. • My brother-in-law's car is luxurious. • My six-year-old's books are so expensive.
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    Possessive Form ofnouns and pronouns rules using apostrophe d. For irregular nouns which change spelling when becomes plural, use apostrophe + s. • There are a lot of men's clothes in the wardrobe. • The dentist removed my teeth's cavities.
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    Possessive Form ofnouns and pronouns rules using apostrophe e. If the nouns are ending with z or x, use apostrophe + s. • I can barely count my quiz's score. • Bryan was amazed with the climax's twist.
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    Possessive Form ofnouns and pronouns rules using apostrophe f. For nouns ending with s and has only ONE SYLLABLE, use apostrophe + s but if the next word starts with s, use only an apostrophe. • Charles’ wheelchair was made of steel. • Mile's pen is really expensive. • Rhys' scissors are missing. • James' shoes are enormous and heavy.
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    Possessive Form ofnouns and pronouns rules using apostrophe Note: If the noun ends with s but has two or more syllables, simply add an apostrophe regardless of the noun which comes after them. • Thaddeus' sugar popsicles are sweet. • Jonas' food were spoiled.
  • 74.
    Possessive Form ofnouns and pronouns rules using apostrophe g. To indicate separate possession, use appropriate possessive signs to each noun. • Adamos' and James' secrets shall be revealed. • Davies', Charles's and Rhys's gadgets were kept away.
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    PARALLELISM Parallelism is thebalance within the sentence of similar phrases/clauses which have the same grammatical structure. It gives unity and coherence to the sentence. My dog likes playing, eating and to sleep. My dog likes playing, eating and sleeping. correct wrong
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    PARALLELISM James' painting ismore beautiful than Eric. James' painting is more beautiful than Eric’s. wrong correct
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    PARALLELISM Rica is beautifuland she is a talented girl. wrong correct Rica is beautiful and a talented girl.
  • 78.
    DOUBLE NEGATIVES wrong correct Negative adverbsshould not be preceded or succeeded with another negative adverbs. (not, never, scarcely, barely, rarely, seldom, hardly) The boys seldom never play in the backyard. The boys seldom play in the backyard.
  • 79.
    DOUBLE NEGATIVES wrong correct Negative adverbsshould not be preceded or succeeded with another negative adverbs. (not, never, scarcely, barely, rarely, seldom, hardly) I can't barely understand what you are saying. I can barely understand what you are saying.
  • 80.
    DOUBLE NEGATIVES wrong correct Pronouns neither,nobody, and none should not be used with another negative words. Teacher Miley don’t neither likes Patrick nor Yuki. Teacher Miley neither likes Patrick nor Yuki.
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    SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT RULES S-V #of the S - words that comes after it this/that these/those I/You Plural verb P-form, S-meaning Singular form The colors of the flag are vibrant and appealing. What is this for? That ruins your plan. These were your clothes when you were young Those change your status in life. You are so beautiful. I feel so worried about you. Statistics is one of the hardest subject I encountered. Verb agrees with its subject's number.
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    SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT RULES CollectiveNoun pair of either/or Neither/nor Intervening Phrases Verb: Singular Each/Every The colony works together for survival The band are playing their instruments. A pair of binoculars is needed when climbing a mountain. Mike's pair of scissors cuts the paper like a machine. My favorite slippers were missing. Either Joseph or his friends want to join the club. Neither the students nor the teacher is going to the gym. Nina, together with her friends, walks along the road. The examinees, along with Ms. Rica, are studying. Every woman in this room is happy. Each of the police officers serves the Philippines.
  • 86.
    SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT RULES Pronouns:Subj. V:Singular Pronouns: V:Plural Fractions/Rate/ Percentage Distance/Time/ Money V:Singular Many a/an More than V: Singular one, no one, nothing, none, little, much, anybody, anyone, anything, another, the other, somebody, someone, something Nothing changes when you keep on doing mistake. both, few, many, others, and several Both were given to the charity. Several think that I won the contest Thirty-eight percent of the budget was given to the poor. Three-fourth of pizza goes to Daron. Ten thousand pesos is enough to buy a nice suit. Fifty-eight kilometers thrills me as a runner. Two pounds of burgers needs to be cooked. Many a student has to finish an ongoing thesis subject. More than one runner qualifies for the final round.
  • 87.
    SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT RULES Anumber/The Number A variety/The variety A/The minority A/The majority Abstract Noun V: Singular Adjectives as a subject V:Plural Here/There The number of the examinees goes to the free review session. The variety of people who chooses my book is satisfied with its content. A number of pupils are listening to the teacher A variety of goods were given to the victims. The majority votes for the approval of the budget. A minority is in favor of the Death Penalty Bill. A majority of the people like to oust the senator. Love conquers all. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder The meek obey the rules. There are three ducklings walking. There is a high chance of passing. Here are the letters from the president.
  • 89.
    Apart of thatconfrontation na sinabi mo yung “pagod na ako” is Kathryn’s. Meaning the lines? I ask her to write the script. Not all is hers. Some were carmy’s, some were mine. But I asked her, “Anak” “Ano po yun?” Write a letter lahat ng pagod kana. Isulat mo saan ka pagod na. Pagod na akong sabihin kay mama na okay lang ako. Pagod na akong umasa na sana pagising ko bumalik na yung primo na minahal ko. Pagod na akong maghintay na tuparin mo yung pangako mo sakin. Pagod na akong ipagtanggol ka sa kanila. Hindi kana naniniwala? Naniwala ako sayo. At yun yung pagkakamali ko. Pagod na akong bitbitin ka. Hindi mo na kaya? Pakiramdam ko sinasayang ko lang ang buhay ko sa relasyong ito.
  • 90.
    Apart of thatconfrontation na sinabi mo yung “pagod na ako” is Kathryn’s. Meaning the lines? I asked her to write the script. Not all is hers. Some were carmy’s, some were mine. Possessive form of noun Simple Past singular third person feminine possessive pronoun All (can be singular or plural depending on the context) Capitalize First name
  • 91.
    The word 'all'can either be singular or plural based on its context. For example, 'all' is singular in the sentence: 'All of the house burned down. ' In this case, the word 'all' refers to a single house. However, in this sentence, 'all' is plural: 'We all watched the sun rise over the mountain.
  • 93.
    But I askedher, Anak. Ano po yun? Write a letter lahat ng pagod kana. Isulat mo saan ka pagod na. Pagod na akong sabihin kay mama na okay lang ako. Pagod na akong umasa na sana pagising ko bumalik na yung primo na minahal ko. Pagod na akong maghintay na tuparin mo yung pangako mo sakin. Pagod na akong ipagtanggol ka sa kanila.
  • 94.
    Pagod na akongsabihin kay mama na okay lang ako, umasa na sana pagising ko bumalik na yung primo na minahal ko, maghintay na tuparin mo yung pangako mo sakin at ipagtanggol ka sa kanila. PARALLELISM
  • 95.
    Hindi kana naniniwala? Naniwalaako sayo at yun yung pagkakamali ko. Pagod na akong bitbitin ka. Hindi mo na kaya? Pakiramdam ko sinasayang ko lang ang buhay ko sa relasyong ito. PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE
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    The students, togetherwith their 1 teacher, is going to the annual 2 3 educational trip next week. No error. 4 5 1
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    The students, togetherwith their 1 teacher, is going to the annual 2 3 educational trip next week. No error. 4 5 1
  • 99.
    The pencil, whichwere stolen from the 1 2 table, was found inside someone's 3 4 bag. No error. 5 2
  • 100.
    The pencil, whichwere stolen from the 1 2 table, was found inside someone's 3 4 bag. No error. 5 2
  • 101.
    One of themen who is playing 1 2 3 soccer right now is my friend 4 Hamad. No error. 5 3
  • 102.
    One of themen who is playing 1 2 3 soccer right now is my friend 4 Hamad. No error. 5 3
  • 103.
    4 Hector, together withValfred, 1 were rehearsing at Tom's Gym 2 3 4 last week. No error 5
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    4 Hector, together withValfred, 1 were rehearsing at Tom's Gym 2 3 4 last week. No error 5
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    5 Us teachers,we are obliged to 1 2 3 ensure the quality education 4 of the students. No error. 5
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    5 Us teachers,we are obliged to 1 2 3 ensure the quality education 4 of the students. No error. 5
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    6 Senior InspectorCarlo Yerro will be at 1 the flag ceremony tomorrow morning in 2 3 quezon city hall. No error. 4 5
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    6 Senior InspectorCarlo Yerro will be at 1 the flag ceremony tomorrow morning in 2 3 quezon city hall. No error. 4 5
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    7 One of theboys who were made 1 2 captain of the soccer team is 3 my best friend, Jhunle. No error. 4 5
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    7 One of theboys who were made 1 2 captain of the soccer team is 3 my best friend, Jhunle. No error. 4 5
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    8 Each ofthe principal suspects were 1 2 3 interrogated by the arresting officers 4 inside the Police Community Precinct.No error. 5
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    8 Each ofthe principal suspects were 1 2 3 interrogated by the arresting officers 4 inside the Police Community Precinct.No error. 5
  • 113.
    9 Mona Lisahave been looking for 1 a pair of sunglasses since this 2 3 4 morning. No error. 5
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    9 Mona Lisahave been looking for 1 a pair of sunglasses since this 2 3 4 morning. No error. 5
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    10 Soda float, extra-largefries and 1 quarter pounder burger is my 2 3 birthday treats for tonight. No error. 4 5
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    10 Soda float, extra-largefries and 1 quarter pounder burger is my 2 3 birthday treats for tonight. No error. 4 5
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    11 Two-thirds of theavocadoes was 1 2 brought to my grandmother as a gift 3 for her birthday. No error. 4 5
  • 118.
    11 Two-thirds of theavocadoes was 1 2 brought to my grandmother as a gift 3 for her birthday. No error. 4 5
  • 119.
    12 More than oneof the students choose 1 2 to take the easiest courses in their 3 4 curriculum. No error.
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    12 More than oneof the students choose 1 2 to take the easiest courses in their 3 4 curriculum. No error.
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    13 The witnesseselaborated that they 1 does not believe in the statement of 2 the victim because they saw a 3 4 different scenario. No Error. 5
  • 122.
    13 The witnesseselaborated that they 1 does not believe in the statement of 2 the victim because they saw a 3 4 different scenario. No Error. 5
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    14 A policeofficers job is never easy; for 1 2 it requires them to ensure rightful apprehension, investigation, and 3 prosecution of the suspects involved. 4 No error. 5
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    14 A policeofficers job is never easy; for 1 2 it requires them to ensure rightful apprehension, investigation, and 3 prosecution of the suspects involved. 4 No error. 5
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    15 The neophyte policeofficer was duly 1 2 recognized for its bravery and 3 4 dedication to his duty. No error. 5
  • 126.
    15 The neophyte policeofficer was duly 1 2 recognized for its bravery and 3 4 dedication to his duty. No error. 5
  • 127.
    Little Red RidingHood in addition 1 to Harry Potter give me chills 2 3 whenever I’m reading it. No error. 4 5 16
  • 128.
    Little Red RidingHood in addition 1 to Harry Potter give me chills 2 3 whenever I’m reading it. No error. 4 5 16
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    17 It is alwaysa honor for me to 1 2 3 be your student. No error. 4 5
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    17 It is alwaysa honor for me to 1 2 3 be your student. No error. 4 5
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    18 The corps foundinside a crashed 1 2 3 vehicle is a close friend of my 4 mother. No error 5
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    18 The corps foundinside a crashed 1 2 3 vehicle is a close friend of my 4 mother. No error 5
  • 133.
    19 Capt. Gerard Borjaattested that a 1 short lady run very quickly when 2 3 he was approaching the crime 4 scene. No Error. 5
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    19 Capt. Gerard Borjaattested that a 1 short lady run very quickly when 2 3 he was approaching the crime 4 scene. No Error. 5
  • 135.
    20 Aldrin refused toexplain as to why 1 he was seen in a stationary store 2 3 where the victim was killed. 4 No error. 5
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    20 Aldrin refused toexplain as to why 1 he was seen in a stationary store 2 3 where the victim was killed. 4 No error. 5
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    FEW REMINDERS /TIPS 1.Know your ‘WHY’ 2. Do not be so complaisant. Maximize your resources, both online and offline. 3. Practice “NO ZERO DAY” 4. Be prepared holistically. 5. Be as CALM as possible. 6. Pray. Surrender. Have faith.
  • 139.
    God bless you ______(in,on)your examinations!
  • 141.
    God bless youon your examinations!