Modifiers: Adjectives
and Adverbs
Objectives
• Form the comparative and
superlative degrees of regular and
irregular adjectives and adverbs.
• Use articles correctly and avoid
double negatives.
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Modifiers: Adjectives
and Adverbs
• Use adjectives after linking verbs
and use adverbs to modify verbs,
adjectives, and other adverbs.
• Punctuate compound and
successive independent adjectives
correctly.
• Compare degrees of absolute
adjectives and make comparisons
within a group.
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Modifiers: Adjectives
and Adverbs
• Place adverbs and adjectives close
to the words they modify.
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What are modifiers?
• Modifiers are words that describe or
limit other words.
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What are adjectives?
• Adjectives are modifiers.
• Adjectives describe or limit nouns and
pronouns.
Short speeches are the best ones.
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What are adverbs?
• Adverbs are modifiers.
• Adverbs describe or limit verbs,
adjectives, or other adverbs.
Tomorrow company plans will be carefully
implemented.
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Adjective and Adverb Forms
Regular Forms
Positive Comparative Superlative
Adjectives: large larger largest
efficient more most
efficient efficient
Adverbs: slowly more most
slowly slowly
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Adjective and Adverb Forms
Irregular Forms
Positive Comparative Superlative
Adjectives: good better best
bad worse worst
little less least
Adverbs: well better best
many more most
much more most
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Adjective and Adverb Forms
• Don’t create a double comparative form
by using more or most and the suffix er
or est together.
Wrong:
Her desk is more neater than mine.
Right:
Her desk is neater than mine.
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Adjectives That Deserve
Special Attention
Adjectives as Articles
• For ease in pronunciation use an before
words beginning with vowel sounds.
Mary has an excellent idea.
It was an honor to be named top salesperson.
Don’t send an unnecessary e-mail message.
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Adjectives That Deserve
Special Attention
Adjectives as Articles
• Use a before words beginning with
consonant sounds.
They plan to build a new building.
I requested a one-day leave.
A utility stock can be profitable.
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Adjectives That Deserve
Special Attention
This/That
• Be sure to use the singular adjectives
this and that with singular nouns.
This kind of paper is excellent.
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Adjectives That Deserve
Special Attention
These/Those
• Use the plural adjectives these and those
with plural nouns.
These kinds of paper are cheaper.
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Adverbs That Deserve
Special Attention
Adverbs and Double Negatives
• The following adverbs are negative:
no not scarcely hardly barely
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Adverbs That Deserve
Special Attention
Adverbs and Double Negatives
• Avoid creating a double negative by
using a negative adverb with a negative
verb.
Incorrect:
I couldn’t scarcely hear the phone.
Correct:
I could scarcely hear the phone.
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Adverbs That Deserve
Special Attention
Adverbs and Double Negatives
• Avoid creating a double negative by
using two negative words.
Incorrect:
She didn’t say nothing to the officer.
Correct:
She didn’t say anything to the officer.
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1. McDonald’s fries are more better than
Burger King’s.
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1. McDonald’s fries are more better than
Burger King’s.
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1. McDonald’s fries are better than
Burger King’s.
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2. Their advertisement was a unqualified
success.
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2. Their advertisement was a unqualified
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2. Their advertisement was an unqualified
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3. We drove to an hotel at the beach.
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3. We drove to an hotel at the beach.
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3. We drove to a hotel at the beach.
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4. I can hardly hear the music.
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4. I can hardly hear the music.
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5. These type of travel accommodations are
hard to make.
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5. These type of travel accommodations are
hard to make.
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5. These types of travel accommodations are
hard to make.
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Adjective and Adverb Problems
With Linking Verbs
• Use adjectives rather than adverbs
following linking verbs.
The stereo sounds loud. (NOT loudly)
^ linking verb
I feel bad about the news. (NOT badly)
^ linking verb
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Adjective and Adverb Problems
To Describe Verbs
• Use adverbs to modify verbs.
Don’t take my comments personally.
The engine runs smoothly.
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Adjective and Adverb Problems
Compound Modifiers
• Words joined together to form a single
adjective before a noun should be
hyphenated.
This is a one-of-a-kind offer.
^ adjective ^ noun
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Adjective and Adverb Problems
Compound Modifiers
• A few modifiers contain permanent
hyphens, regardless of where they are
used in sentences.
High morals are never old-fashioned.
The speaker is well-known.
That Web site is always up-to-date.
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Adjective and Adverb Problems
Compound Modifiers
• Do not place hyphens between ly-
ending adverbs and adjectives that
immediately precede nouns.
The newly opened clinic is on Third Street.
^ adv. ^ adj. ^ n.
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Adjective and Adverb Problems
Independent Adjectives
• Two or more successive adjectives that
independently modify a noun should be
separated by commas.
We need an efficient, economical paper
shredder.
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Adjective and Adverb Problems
Independent Adjectives
• No comma is needed unless the word
and can be inserted between
independent adjectives.
He is driving a tiny sports car.
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1. To be successful, you must think
positive.
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1. To be successful, you must think
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1. To be successful, you must think
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2. He took my criticism serious.
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2. He took my criticism serious.
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2. He took my criticism seriously.
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3. Marnie’s well planned presentation was
well received.
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3. Marnie’s well planned presentation was
well received.
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3. Marnie’s well-planned presentation was
well received.
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4. Although old fashioned, the kitchen was
charming.
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4. Although old fashioned, the kitchen was
charming.
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4. Although old-fashioned, the kitchen was
charming.
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5. Dr. Nguyen holds a highly-regarded
position.
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5. Dr. Nguyen holds a highly-regarded
position.
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5. Dr. Nguyen holds a highly regarded
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6. Our team needs an experienced, skilled
programmer.
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6. Our team needs an experienced, skilled
programmer.
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7. Mr. Terrance is purchasing a luxurious,
colonial house.
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7. Mr. Terrance is purchasing a luxurious,
colonial house.
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7. Mr. Terrance is purchasing a luxurious
colonial house.
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Adjective and Adverb Problems
Special Adjectives and Adverbs
• Certain forms require special attention.
almost (adverb – nearly)
Almost [NOT most] everybody will be
graduating.
most (adjective – greatest in amount)
Most vans need to be replaced.
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Adjective and Adverb Problems
Special Adjectives and Adverbs
• Certain forms require special attention.
farther (adverb – actual distance)
He walked farther than anyone else.
further (adverb – additionally)
We will discuss the matter further.
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Adjective and Adverb Problems
Special Adjectives and Adverbs
• Certain forms require special attention.
sure (adjective – certain)
Are you sure about the appointment?
surely (adverb – undoubtedly)
She will surely call today.
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Adjective and Adverb Problems
Special Adjectives and Adverbs
• Certain forms require special attention.
later (adverb – after expected time)
Can you check your e-mail later today?
latter (adjective – second of two items)
Of the two plans, John prefers the latter.
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Adjective and Adverb Problems
Special Adjectives and Adverbs
• Certain forms require special attention.
fewer (adjective – used with countable
items and plural nouns)
We have fewer absentees than before.
less (adjective – used with mass items
that cannot be counted and singular
nouns)
Less interest is allowed on short-term
savings.
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Adjective and Adverb Problems
Special Adjectives and Adverbs
• Certain forms require special attention.
real (adjective – actual, genuine)
The project was a real success.
really (adverb – actually, truly)
Mandy really enjoyed the program.
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Adjective and Adverb Problems
Special Adjectives and Adverbs
• Certain forms require special attention.
good (adjective – desirable)
The complete printout looks good.
well (adverb – satisfactorily)
Alicia did well in that class.
well (adjective – healthy)
Aunt Elsie feels well despite a recent illness.
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Other Adjective
and Adverb Usage
Perfect Forms
• The following adjectives and adverbs
name perfect or complete (absolute)
qualities and cannot logically be
compared.
round dead complete
perfect true right
unique correct straight
perpendicular endless unanimous
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Other Adjective
and Adverb Usage
• It is possible to compare degrees of
perfection or completeness by using
such phrases as more nearly and
most nearly.
Can you find a more nearly straight route
for us to follow?
This report is the most nearly perfect one I
have read.
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Other Adjective
and Adverb Usage
Comparison Within a Group
• When the word than is used to
compare a person, place, or thing with
other members of a group to which it
belongs, be certain to include the word
other or the word else in the
comparison.
Our real estate agency is larger than any
other in the city.
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Other Adjective
and Adverb Usage
• The inclusion of other or else ensures
that the person or thing being
compared is separated from other
members of the group to which it
belongs.
Beth is paid more than anyone else on the
staff.
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Other Adjective
and Adverb Usage
Location of Adjectives and Adverbs
• To avoid confusion, place adverbs and
adjectives close to the words they modify.
He said that he had only $1 left.
Only he said that he had $1 left.
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Other Adjective
and Adverb Usage
Location of Adjectives and Adverbs
• To avoid confusion, place adverbs and
adjectives close to the words they modify.
The first three applicants will be interviewed.
The three applicants will be interviewed first.
First, the three applicants will be interviewed.
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1. How much further is the airport?
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1. How much further is the airport?
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1. How much farther is the airport?
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2. He will surely be at the meeting.
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2. He will surely be at the meeting.
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3. Less calls were received for the brochure
than expected.
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3. Less calls were received for the brochure
than expected.
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3. Fewer calls were received for the brochure
than expected.
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4. If you do good on the tests, you may be
hired.
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4. If you do good on the tests, you may be
hired.
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4. If you do well on the tests, you may be
hired.
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5. Kim’s account was more accurate than
Craig’s.
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5. Kim’s account was more accurate than
Craig’s.
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5. Kim’s account was more nearly accurate
than Craig’s.
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6. Kendra works harder than anyone in the
department.
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6. Kendra works harder than anyone in the
department.
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6. Kendra works harder than anyone else in
the department.
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7. His paper is the most perfect one written.
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7. His paper is the most perfect one written.
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7. His paper is the most nearly perfect one
written.
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Chapter 12 - Quiz
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1. We hadn’t barely begun to proofread the final
copy when Mrs. Chandra asked for it.
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Chapter 12 - Quiz
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1. We hadn’t barely begun to proofread the final
copy when Mrs. Chandra asked for it.
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Chapter 12 - Quiz
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1. We had barely begun to proofread the final
copy when Mrs. Chandra asked for it.
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Chapter 12 - Quiz
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2. Because the sky was overcast, she brought a
umbrella.
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2. Because the sky was overcast, she brought a
umbrella.
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2. Because the sky was overcast, she brought
an umbrella.
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Chapter 12 - Quiz
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3. I’m convinced that calling him won’t do no
good.
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3. I’m convinced that calling him won’t do no
good.
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3. I’m convinced that calling him won’t do any
good.
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Chapter 12 - Quiz
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4. Because less work is being done, less
employees are needed.
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4. Because less work is being done, less
employees are needed.
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4. Because less work is being done, fewer
employees are needed.
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Chapter 12 - Quiz
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5. Apparently I must check into this matter
much farther than I originally anticipated.
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5. Apparently I must check into this matter
much farther than I originally anticipated.
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5. Apparently I must check into this matter
much further than I originally anticipated.
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Chapter 12 - Quiz
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6. Latonya was pleased at how good her new
interview suit fit her.
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6. Latonya was pleased at how good her new
interview suit fit her.
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6. Latonya was pleased at how well her new
interview suit fit her.
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Chapter 12 - Quiz
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7. Remodeling of both offices was completed
satisfactory.
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7. Remodeling of both offices was completed
satisfactory.
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7. Remodeling of both offices was completed
satisfactorily.
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Chapter 12 - Quiz
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8. Before turning in your papers, be sure to
complete the three last essay questions.
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Chapter 12 - Quiz
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8. Before turning in your papers, be sure to
complete the three last essay questions.
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8. Before turning in your papers, be sure to
complete the last three essay questions.
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Chapter 12 - Quiz
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9. New York is larger than any city on the
eastern seaboard.
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9. New York is larger than any city on the
eastern seaboard.
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Chapter 12 - Quiz
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9. New York is larger than any other city on the
eastern seaboard.
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Chapter 12 - Quiz
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10. Vice President Jackson inspected the
newly-installed workplace dividers before
he left for his vacation.
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Chapter 12 - Quiz
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10. Vice President Jackson inspected the
newly-installed workplace dividers before
he left for his vacation.
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Chapter 12 - Quiz
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10. Vice President Jackson inspected the
newly installed workplace dividers before
he left for his vacation.
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