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NBA teams is in the business of playing basketball and making money.
are
100
Is possible for students to get a good education with a volunteer organization.
It is possible..
100
People spend a lot of time online, most people play video games online these days.
comma splice. Use a period. People spend a lot of time online. Most people play video games online these days.
100
While some scientists are studying the environment, others were studying the space.
were studying
100
I bought some shoes last week.
Simple past, buy
200
Basketball games on television makes big profits for the NBA.
make
200
Volunteers work in schools and in communities.
correct
200
We saw an ad for new cars, then we started thinking about buying one.
comma splice. We saw an ad for new cars. Then, we started thinking about buying one.
200
When the astronaut is in space, she gave us a tour of the space shuttle.
was
200
He taught me how to speak English in 3 weeks
simple past, teach
300
The sale of T-shirts, hats and other NBA products are also good for business.
is
300
Volunteers in the United States, England, and South Africa.
Volunteers work in..
300
A good education is important it can help you succeed in life.
A good education is important. It can help you succeed in life.
300
Last week he is making a video about how Gorillas using tools like humans
was making, were using
300
Every thursday last year, I spent my nights playing basketball.
simple past, spend
400
Some of the NBA games is on television in countries outside the United States
are
400
For example, help elementary and middle school children with their homework
For example, they help elementary and middle school children with their homework
400
Saving money is not easy it takes careful planning.
Saving money is not easy. It takes careful planning.
400
At second, I am unhappy about my mark. However, I soon realized that I needed to work harder.
At first, I was unhappy
400
In 20 years, I could be living in a small cabin on top of a mountain that is near a lake.
Future possibility
500
Now each of the NBA games on Chinese television attracts millions of viewers.
attract
500
At the end of the year, receive money to pay for their university tuition.
At the end of the year, they receive money to pay for their university tuition.
500
I needed more money, so I had to find a part-time job.
correct
500
At the morning of my birthday, my mother suprise me with eggs for breakfast.
On the morning of my birthday, my mother surprised me with eggs for breakfast.
500
Next week, I am listening to a speaker talk about reaching your goals.
Future form. listen