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Comma Splices. Correct as needed by copying the sentence int…

Comma Splices. Correct as needed by copying the sentence into the answer box and changing the punctuation.  Do not add words; do not create two separate sentences. If no correction is needed, type “correct” in the answer box.   Other beach rats know better than to envy me, but inlanders romanticize life by the ocean.

Major Errors. In the paragraph below, there is a mixture of…

Major Errors. In the paragraph below, there is a mixture of both correct and incorrect sentences.  For the incorrect sentences, there are five major errors, which may appear in any order:  one fragment, one run-on sentence, one comma splice, one subject-verb agreement error, and one verb form error. No incorrect sentence contains more than one type of error.  Copy the paragraph into the answer box.  Correct each of the five major errors by crossing out, inserting, deleting, and adding words or punctuation as needed. Each error counts 2 points for 10 points possible.           Are you looking for a form of exercise that keeps your heart, and lungs in good shape without endangering the rest of your body?  Do  you need a sport that doesn’t require any expensive equipment or a special place to play?  If so, consider walking.  This form of exercise is  an equal opportunity sport.  If you stretch your muscles before you begin and cooled down slowly after you stop, you’ll find that a brisk pace provides all the conditioning you want without the stress to bones and joints that jogging causes.  For maximum benefit.  You should  plan to walk at least two or three times a week.  You may decide to walk to work instead of driving you may prefer to map a route around your neighborhood for an early evening stroll.  Regardless of where you goes, there will be a noticeable new spring in your step after only  a few weeks of regular walking.