Copy the first paragraph in each set and have the students make corrections. Have the students work in pairs.

When I sit down to study, I always make sure I have everything I need before I begin. I have paper my favorite pen calculator and of course a can of pop. I like to study after dinner the best. I can sit quietly at the kitchen table. And no one is around to bother me. If I plan my time good, I can be done before my favorite TV show comes on at 9:00. Then I relax and fall asleep. Knowing that all my work for that evening in done.

Correct Version:
When I sit down to study, I always make sure I have everything I need before I begin. I have paper, my favorite pen, my calculator, and, of course, a can of pop. I like to study after dinner the best. I can sit quietly at the kitchen table and no one is around to bother me. If I plan my time well, I can be done before my favorite TV show comes on at 9:00. Then I relax and fall asleep knowing that all my work for that evening in done.

Taking true/false tests are the worst. I always get caught by the questions with words like never and always. Things are never that clear cut. I think to much about what exceptions there, could be. And then I end up guessing. If I could just remember the suggestions my teacher gave me, to watch out for words in bold and italics. I would probably be a lot better off. When taking a true/false test.

Correct Version:
Taking true/false tests are the worst. I always get caught by the questions with words like never and always. Things are never that clear cut. I think too much about what exceptions there could be and then I end up guessing. If I could just remember the suggestions my teacher gave me, to watch out for words in bold and italics, I would probably be a lot better off when taking a true/false test.

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