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Rules for Writing Good

  1. Each pronoun agrees with their antecedent.
  2. Verbs has to agree with their subjects.
  3. Don't use no double negatives.
  4. A writer mustn't shift your point of view.
  5. Don't use a run-on sentence you got to punctuate it.
  6. About sentence fragments.
  7. Don't use commas, which aren't necessary.
  8. Don't abbrev.
  9. Check to see if you any words out.
  10. Never use a preposition to end a sentence with.
  11. Use apostrophe's right.
  12. Last but not least, lay off cliches.
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