Grammar, Grammar Everywhere!

Last issue it was flowers, this issue it's grammar. We got a robust response for our last little grammar puzzle, so here's another one to sink your teeth (and keyboards) into.

Correct each sentence below, if need be. Please write out the full, corrected sentences in your email.

1. The man that accused my brother of murder is a doctor.

2. Mr. Wilson asked John and I to drive the senator and she to the airport.

3. The chances against you being hit by lightening are about two million to one.

4. In this class, everyone performs at their fitness level.

5. Of the many geysers in Yellowstone National Park, the most famous is Old Faithful, it sometimes reaches 150 feet in height.

6. They found the victim laying on the road.

7. It sure is cold in this room.

8. The use of these devices have reduced our expenses.

9. The books were divided among the two children.

10. Gavin looks like he is happy.

Submit your answers in an email, and make sure to include your name, address, and country in your entry. Send your answers to: puzzles@writer-on-line.com

The winner will receive $25 of writing software and his or her name published in our next issue of Writer Online.

DEADLINE:midnight, Thursday, May 26th, 2005

Answers to the Business Savvy! Puzzle In Our 05/03/05 Issue

1. When in business for yourself, there is one major thing you should do four times a year – what is it? ANSWER: Pay your quarterly taxes.

2. It's okay to have all your money – personal and business – in one bank account. (Answer true or false). ANSWER: FALSE: You should have at least two separate accounts – one for business and one personal.

3. Name one thing you should do to appear professional when dealing with prospective agents, editors, and clients. (There are quite a few, so pick one and put it down). ANSWER: Have a professional-sounding message on your telephone answering machine and follow up every meeting, phone conversation, or online communication with a confirmation email or note.

4. How often should you reconcile your income and expenses? ANSWER: Once a month

5. As a writer, there are all kinds of unusual things you can deduct on your taxes besides the typical office supplies and equipment. Name two of those "unusual" things. ANSWER: Your subscription to the local daily newspaper as well as magazine subscriptions that cover the area in which you write.

And the winner of the Business Savvy Contest is Daniel Scurek of Aurora, ILL. Congrats, Daniel – you'll be getting your software prize soon!

And honorable mentions go to:

Gary Winters, El Cajon, CA
Jean Fisher, Sebastopol, CA
George Austin, Coca, FL
Mark Scheel, Mission, KS

Answers to the Flowers, Flowers Everywhere! Puzzle In Our 05/17/05 Issue

And the winner is: Shannon Pelletier Swanson of Apopka, FL. Congratulations to you Shannon. Your prize is on its way.