Faulty Diction Worksheet 2

Rewrite the following sentences:

  1. What dorm don’t have air conditioning?
  1. Where is your paper at?
  1. Oh, I ate two much!
  1. Janet doesn’t work hear anymore.
  1. Take your feet off the desk.
  1. No thanks, I don’t want none of that cake.
  1. The man which stole the car was caught.
  1. This antique vase is very unique.
  1. Needless to say.  We won every game.
  1. I don’t know but that you can figure this out.
  1. Its too late; I’ve already burned the dinner!
  1. Program-wise, "Charlie’s Angels" is a success.
  1. The fact that ABC leads in the network ratings is due to the fact that it has better shows.
  1. Driving that old car aggravates me.
  1. She dances perfectly because she practices continuously.
  1. If Jack flaunts the law, he will pay.
  1. Pat Hayden threw the ball further than the opposing quarterback.
  1. Jill was very conscious of her problem.
  1. Will you loan me a few dollars ‘til Friday?
  1. There were less people at the party this week than I expected.

 

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