1. Grammar: It’s a Matter of Clarity Parenthetical remarks (however relevant) are (usually) unnecessary. The passive voice is to be ignored. Use words correctly, irregardless of how others use them.

2. Word Choice Problem: The drug did not effect the disease, and it had several adverse side affects. We advice you to follow Paul’s advise. We were not all together certain that we could bring the family altogether for the reunion. U1ww

3. Word Choice Problem: Her skill at rushing the net compliments her skill at volleying. Mother’s flower arrangements receive many complements. Two females and one male applied for the position. [Two women and one man applied for the position.]

4. Word Choice Problem: He has not felt well about this game since he sprained his wrist last season. We implemented the director’s orders with some reluctance. [We carried out the director’s orders with some reluctance.]

5. Word Choice Possible Problem: My driver’s license gives me great freedom to travel. John was not licenced to drive. Avoid “lots,” “lots of.” Use ‘many,’ ‘much,’ or ‘a lot.’ The reason I am late is because my car broke down. [The reason I am late is that my car broke down]

6. Word Choice Problem: That pizza is more then I can eat. Tom laughed, and than he took the pizza from my plate. The candidate won 80 percent of the vote. This is 22 per cent more than last time. U1ww

7. Word Choice Trick: Percent is also spelled per cent.

8. Reminder #11: Prefer Active Voice Passive: A surge of power was responsible for the destruction of the coolant pumps. The coolant pumps were destroyed by a surge of power. Active: A surge of power destroyed the coolant pumps. G2-Hpass

9. Reminder #11: Active Verb Choice to Energize OK: The goalie crouched low, reached out his stick, and sent the rebound away from the mouth of the net. Better: The goalie crouched low, swept out his stick, and hooked the rebound away from the mouth of the net.