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Read these sentences carefully; decide if each sentence is correctly written.  If a sentence needs correction, please correct it by rewriting the sentence correctly.
 
(1)        The jury has reached their decision.
 
(2)        Our ability to use language is one of the things that sets us apart from animals.
 
(3)        The governor, as well as his press secretary, were shot. 21b/241
 
(4)        We agreed to abide with the decision of the judge.
 
(5)        A career in education offers many things. 18b/205
 
(6)        The government's "filth" guidelines for food will gross you out.
 
Identify whether the following sentences are effective thesis statements and topic sentences.  If the sentence is ineffective, fix it.
 
 (1)  Acapulco, Mexico, is a wonderful place to visit
 
Effective            Ineffective
The Reason ______________________________________________
Correction  ______________________________________________
 
(2)  The students in the class come from many different countries
 
Effective            Ineffective
The Reason ______________________________________________
Correction  ______________________________________________
 
 
(3)  Many people love reading books
 
Effective            Ineffective
The Reason ______________________________________________
            Correction  ______________________________________________
 
(4)  Getting into a club has many benefits
 
Effective            Ineffective
The Reason ______________________________________________
Correction  ______________________________________________
 
                       
(5)  There is a process which you organize a party
 
Effective            Ineffective
The Reason ______________________________________________
Correction  ______________________________________________
 
(6)  A contraceptive pill should be easy to get in Japan
 
Effective            Ineffective
The Reason ______________________________________________
Correction  ______________________________________________
 
(7)  Guns should be dangerous for a person who tried to keep it at home
 
Effective            Ineffective
The Reason ______________________________________________
Correction  ______________________________________________
 
(8)  Spending a day with family
 
Effective            Ineffective
The Reason ______________________________________________
Correction  ______________________________________________
 
(9)  Two children were killed in a car accident on the freeway
 
Effective            Ineffective
The Reason ______________________________________________
Correction  ______________________________________________
 
(10)  There are many results of participation in class
 
Effective            Ineffective
The Reason ______________________________________________
            Correction  ______________________________________________  
 
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