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Terry was watching a football game this weekend. On Monday morning, Terry was so tired that he wrote the following exercise on a recycled flyer and gave it to his students.

This is what the students read.


The Life and Times of Doug Flutie
  1. Doug Flutie is an American football player.
  2. He play in the National Football League.
  3. He often play quarterback for the Buffalo Bills.
  4. His address am 2345 Delaware Avenue.
  5. The owner's wife are looking for a sweater for Doug.
  6. The fans cheers for Doug every Sunday.
  7. Doug's wife run several charities.
  8. She has raised over one million dollars for medical research.
  9. I am go to the game next week to watch Doug play in New York.
  10. Doug often throw the ball over 50 metres.


Below indicate if the lines above are correct or if there is a problem. Also describe the rule that is broken in the incorrect lines.

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      1.     correct

      2.     incorrect - He plays in...

      3.     incorrect - He often plays...

      4.     incorrect - His address is...

      5.     incorrect - The owner's wife is...

      6.     incorrect - The fans cheer...

      7.     incorrect - Doug's wife runs...

      8.     correct

      9.     incorrect - I am going to...

      10.   incorrect - Doug throws...


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