3. We have no use for the material this year, but we thank you for giving us an opportunity to bid for same.
4. If you are dissatisfied with the machine, return same at our expense.
5. You state that you sent us an order on June 10, but we cannot find any trace of same.
6. We are in the market for two dozen Standard clothes wringers, and we should be glad to receive your lowest price on same.
7. We have given you credit for this amount and desire to thank you for your promptness in sending same.
8. We have your letter of November 6 and thank you for same.
9. If you think you can use this type of machine, we shall be glad to send you same on ten days' trial.
10. We have decided to use your machine if you will give us a satisfactory guarantee as to strength, efficiency, and freedom from leaks. As soon as possible let us hear from you in regard to same.
| Wrong | Right |
| 1. We saw lots of curious things. | We saw a number of curious things. |
| 2. Do you know that party? | Do you know that man? |
| 3. I stayed at home the balance of the day. | I stayed at home the rest of the day. |
| 4. What business have you to go? | What right have you to go? |
| 5. The dress will be done in a couple of days. | The dress will be done in a few days. |
| 6. I'll walk a piece with you. | I'll walk a short distance with you. |
| 7. Did you get a raise in pay? | Did you get an increase in pay? |
| 8. I'll send you a postal. | I'll send you a postal card. |
| 9. Christmas is still a long ways off. | Christmas is still a long way off. |
| 10. What line of business are you in now? | What kind of business are you in now? |
| 11. If you expect to open a grocery, let me give you a little advice along that line. | If you expect to open a grocery, let me give you a little advice on the subject. |
| 12. Have you anything new in the neckwear line? | Have you any new neckwear? |
| 13. I have a date with the dentist. | I have an appointment with the dentist. |
| 14. Have you a date for this evening? | Have you an engagement for this evening? |
| 15. He always does his work in good shape. | He always does his work well. |
| 16. That is a good write-up on the tariff. | That is a good article on the tariff. |
| 17. Yourself and friends are invited. | You and your friends are invited. |
| 18. Don't they have street cars in your town? | Are there no street cars in your town? |
| 19. It said in this morning's paper that the traffic men would strike. | This morning's paper said that the traffic men would strike. |
| 20. The book what he advised is not fiction. | The book that he advised is not fiction. |