The 50 Most Deadly Common Errors^309
Incorrect: Our hearts were heavy with grief nevertheless we knew we had to
explain our friend’s death to our children.Correct: Our hearts were heavy with grief; nevertheless, we knew we had to
explain our friend’s death to our children. (punctuation, 5)Incorrect: The neighbors, we took a survey of the neighborhood about having
a block party.Correct: The neighbors took a survey about having a block party. (unnecessary
words, 7)Incorrect: Marcel dropped the tomato juice jar on the glass scanner and
broke it.Correct: Marcel dropped the tomato juice jar and broke the glass scanner.
(descriptive phrase placement, 3)Incorrect: Your tactless response was unecessary!Correct: Your tactless response was unnecessary! (spelling, 10)