Each of the following sentences contains nonstandard usage or sexist language. Correct each sentence by crossing out nonstandard or sexist language and writing revisions above the original sentence. You may add words by inserting a caret $(\, \hat{} \, )$ and writing the added words above the caret.

Example 1. If a student studies hard, he $(\, \hat{\text{or she}} \, )$ shill do better on the exam.

19. He hurt himself while climbing the tree.

In each of the sentences in the following paragraph, cross out each nonstandard expression. Above it write the word or word group that is correct according to the rules of formal, standard English.

Example [1] Olga follows her brother $\cancel{\text{everywheres}}$ (everywhere).

Therefore, Olga trains with her brother alot.

In each of the sentences in the following paragraph, cross out each nonstandard expression. Above it write the word or word group that is correct according to the rules of formal, standard English.

Example [1] The reason they played that game at the party is because Susie requested it.

Quickly, they decided to play outdoors rather then stay inside.

In each of the sentences in the following paragraph, cross out each nonstandard expression. Above it write the word or word group that is correct according to the rules of formal, standard English.

Example [1] The women went to the store $\cancel{\text{what}}$ (that) had the best bargains.

"Your going to love the price, too!" the clerk said.

Revise each sentence below to correct the double negative.

Example 1. Henry could hardly do nothing because he was laughing so hard.

18. Because he is shy, Rav doesn't never volunteer to read aloud

Each of the following sentences contains nonstandard usage or sexist language. Correct each sentence by crossing out nonstandard or sexist language and writing revisions above the original sentence. You may add words by inserting a caret $(\, \hat{} \, )$ and writing the added words above the caret.

Example 1. If a student studies hard, he $(\, \hat{\text{or she}} \, )$ shill do better on the exam.

18. When was the Mississippi River invented?

Revise each of the following sentences to reflect the rules of formal, standard English or to eliminate any sexist language. Cross out each nonstandard or sexist word, and write the standard or nonsexist word above it.

Example 1. $\cancel{\text{Beside}}$ (Besides) two courses in Spanish, Helen is taking a course in South American history.

18. Leonard has been playing the piano much longer then we have.

In each of the sentences in the following paragraph, cross out each nonstandard expression. Above it write the word or word group that is correct according to the rules of formal, standard English.

Example [1] The students were $\cancel{\text{kind}}$ (somewhat) of nervous about the exam.

At other times, however, studying in small groups was sort of more beneficial.

Revise each of the following sentences to reflect the rules of formal, standard English usage or to eliminate any sexist language. Cross out each nonstandard or sexist word, and write the standard or nonsexist word above it.

Example 1. $\cancel{\text{Beside}}$ (Besides) the bread, please pick up a quart of milk when you go to the store.

18. My mother she asked me to be sure to invite you to the party tonight.

In each of the sentences in the following paragraph, cross out each nonstandard expression. Above it write the word or word group that is correct according to the rules of formal, standard English.

Example [1] Olga follows her brother $\cancel{\text{everywheres}}$ (everywhere).

She certanly won't be able to run all the faster he can unless she works hard.

In each of the sentences in the following paragraph, cross out each nonstandard expression. Above it write the word or word group that is correct according to the rules of formal, standard English.

Example [1] That bowler $\cancel{\text{don't}}$ (doesn't) know how to keep score.

They knocked down less pins than they thought they would.

Each of the following sentences contains nonstandard usage or sexist language. Correct each sentence by crossing out nonstandard or sexist language and writing revisions above the original sentence. You may add words by inserting a caret $(\, \hat{} \, )$ and writing the added words above the caret.

Example 1. If a student studies hard, he $(\, \hat{\text{or she}} \, )$ shill do better on the exam.

17. How many men will we need for the job?

In each of the sentences in the following paragraph, cross out each nonstandard expression. Above it write the word or word group that is correct according to the rules of formal, standard English.

Example [1] The students were $\cancel{\text{kind}}$ (somewhat) of nervous about the exam.

At such times, he needed to memorize facts, and doing so alone worked good for him.

In each of the sentences in the following paragraph, cross out each nonstandard expression. Above it write the word or word group that is correct according to the rules of formal, standard English.

Example [1] The reason they played that game at the party is because Susie requested it.

They really didn't want to stay inside of the house.