tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87804900739137108062024-02-20T22:20:28.782-08:00Jacksonville Home InspectorKennan Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06371584064462335381noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780490073913710806.post-1398392754375668012011-02-04T13:37:00.000-08:002011-02-04T13:38:56.828-08:00Effects of Wind Mitigation Credits on the Florida Home Market<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="plagiarism"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDOqSCw-OpdE0AVf6XmDgy0ftkSIM6T0n7RLNJGfTBA5oNwPk7s7W7R9PWeXwZ4Hz20UVpKFG3D2_rRNR5KWcYb4mrQP0pioMi6TA10lXTcd_bS_84KleW5wQgGTCpsbpVtX1q-gotP_no/s1600/floridapic1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDOqSCw-OpdE0AVf6XmDgy0ftkSIM6T0n7RLNJGfTBA5oNwPk7s7W7R9PWeXwZ4Hz20UVpKFG3D2_rRNR5KWcYb4mrQP0pioMi6TA10lXTcd_bS_84KleW5wQgGTCpsbpVtX1q-gotP_no/s320/floridapic1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="plagiarism"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The </span><span style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">State of Florida</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for use of the passive voice" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure you have not overused the passive voice in your work. </p> <p>This sentence is written in the passive voice; consider changing it to the active voice. The passive voice refers to the subject receiving the action; the active voice refers to the subject doing the action. While the passive voice is perfectly acceptable in formal writing, it may not effectively persuade the reader. In modern society, people are often convinced by facts; the active voice sounds more like a fact, or a certainty. </p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: Rules are often broken by rebellious teenagers. </span><br/><span class="grey">Grammatically, this sentence is correct; however, it is more forceful to use the active voice: Rebellious teenagers often break rules. </span></p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: It has been demonstrated by scientists that smoking causes cancer. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence is more convincing if written in the active voice: Scientists have demonstrated that smoking causes cancer. </span></p><p><b>N.B.</b> The passive voice should be used in cases where the information is unknown, irrelevant, or should not be mentioned (i.e. when being subtle). It is also used when writing in an impersonal manner to avoid use of pronouns. </p><p><span class="green">Correct: The bowl was broken in the scuffle. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence could replace an accusative sentence, such as “She broke the bowl!”. Use of the passive voice may also put the emphasis where it is most needed: </span></p><p><span class="green">Correct: It is thought that Shakespeare may have been a group of writers rather than a single author. </span></p>" grammarpoint="Passive voice used where active is more appropriate" name="" sentence="The State of Florida is located in the southeastern portion of the United States."></span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">is located</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="plagiarism"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">in the</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span caption="Citation audit" critical="true" link="http://cityinfo.leadtorealty.com/stateCities.php?state=FL" modificationdate="1296460800" name="" regionid="0" sentence="" sourcetitle="LeadToRealty.com - Find local real estate market information ..."></span><span class="plagiarism"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">southeastern</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">portion of the United States. It faces the Atlantic Ocean and is regularly hit by hurricanes. These hurricanes gather strength from the ocean as it moves along areas with</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for vague words" context="areas with [great] temperature and|NNS IN [JJ] NN CC|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="The word great is generic and can be overused. Consider using one of the following suggested replacements instead. Review the definitions of suggested words and select the replacement that fits the context." name="" replacements="proper,excellent,ample,absolute,significant" sentence="These hurricanes gather strength from the ocean as it moves along areas with great temperature and pressure differences." wiki="proper,excellent,ample,absolute,significant"></span></span><span class="vocabulary"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">great</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">temperature and pressure differences.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for run-on sentences." critical="true" description="<p>This may be a run-on sentence. Consider adding a comma before the co-ordinating conjunction <b>“and”</b>.</p> <p>When two independent clauses are joined by a co-ordinating conjunction (e.g. "and", "but", "or", "so"), there must be a comma before the conjunction or it will be a run-on sentence. Clearly identify the conjunction in the sentence with two independent clauses, and insert a comma before the conjunction.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Matthew went to the library and I headed back to the science lab.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The two clauses, “Matthew went to the library” and “I headed back to the science lab”, are independent; a comma should be inserted before “and”.</span></p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: The wind was brisk but the sun was strong.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The two clauses, “the wind was brisk” and “the sun was strong”, are independent; there should be a comma before “but”.</span></p> <p><span class="green">Correct: The man’s business was failing, so he was searching for alternative income.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The two clauses, “the man’s business was failing” and “he was searching for alternative income”, are independent. The co-ordinating conjunction, “so” requires a comma before it.</span></p> " grammarpoint="No comma before coordinating conjunction." name="Punctuation/RunonSentence/NoCommaBeforeCoordinatingConjunction/Case1" patterndate="1273075037000" sentence="Most of the State of Florida's population is concentrated along its coastal areas and they are to wind, floor and hurricane damage." shortdescription="<p>This may be a run-on sentence. Consider adding a comma before the co-ordinating conjunction (<b>“and”</b>).</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Matthew went to the library and I headed back to the science lab.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: Matthew went to the library, and I headed back to the science lab.</span></p> "></span></span><span class="punctuation"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Most of the State of Florida’s population</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for use of the passive voice" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure you have not overused the passive voice in your work. </p> <p>This sentence is written in the passive voice; consider changing it to the active voice. The passive voice refers to the subject receiving the action; the active voice refers to the subject doing the action. While the passive voice is perfectly acceptable in formal writing, it may not effectively persuade the reader. In modern society, people are often convinced by facts; the active voice sounds more like a fact, or a certainty. </p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: Rules are often broken by rebellious teenagers. </span><br/><span class="grey">Grammatically, this sentence is correct; however, it is more forceful to use the active voice: Rebellious teenagers often break rules. </span></p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: It has been demonstrated by scientists that smoking causes cancer. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence is more convincing if written in the active voice: Scientists have demonstrated that smoking causes cancer. </span></p><p><b>N.B.</b> The passive voice should be used in cases where the information is unknown, irrelevant, or should not be mentioned (i.e. when being subtle). It is also used when writing in an impersonal manner to avoid use of pronouns. </p><p><span class="green">Correct: The bowl was broken in the scuffle. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence could replace an accusative sentence, such as “She broke the bowl!”. Use of the passive voice may also put the emphasis where it is most needed: </span></p><p><span class="green">Correct: It is thought that Shakespeare may have been a group of writers rather than a single author. </span></p>" grammarpoint="Passive voice used where active is more appropriate" name="" sentence="Most of the State of Florida's population is concentrated along its coastal areas and they are to wind, floor and hurricane damage."></span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">is concentrated</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="punctuation"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">along its coastal areas and they are to</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="are to [wind]|VBP TO [VB]|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="provoke,conclude,terminate,wrap,rid" sentence="and they are to wind, floor and hurricane damage." wiki="provoke,conclude,terminate,wrap,rid"></span></span><span class="wordbooster"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">wind</span></span></span><span class="punctuation"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">, floor and</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="floor and [hurricane] damage|NN CC [NN] NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="storm" sentence="and they are to wind, floor and hurricane damage." wiki="storm"></span></span><span class="wordbooster"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">hurricane</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="punctuation"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">damage.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"> <br />
<span class="style" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span caption="Review this sentence for academic writing style." critical="true" description="<p> “<b>Due to</b>” may not be in an acceptable position for academic writing. Please read the following, and consider changing your word or phrase to something more formal. </p> <p> In academic writing, “due to”, “therefore”, and “so” are generally not used at the beginning of a sentence, because they generally refer to a cause-and-effect situation. They may be used in the middle of a sentence, to begin a second clause. </p> <p> <span class="red"> Incorrect: Due to a power failure, the cafeteria will not be open today. </span> </p> <p> <span class="green"> Correct: The cafeteria will not be open today, due to a power failure. </span> </p> " grammarpoint=""Due to" may not be acceptable for academic writing." name="Style/UsingDuetoinAcademicWriting/UsingDuetoinAcademicWriting/1277960" patterndate="1249461282000" sentence="Due to this continuing threat from hurricanes, floods and strong winds, the state and its Public and Private Entities have implemented wind mitigation strategies." shortdescription="<p>“<b>Due to</b>” may not be in an acceptable position for academic writing.</p> <p> <span class="red"> Incorrect: Due to a power failure, the cafeteria will not be open today. </span> <br/> <span class="green"> Correct: The cafeteria will not be open today, due to a power failure. </span> </p> ">Due to this continuing threat from hurricanes, floods and strong winds, the state and its Public and Private Entities have implemented</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="implemented [wind] mitigation|VBN [NN] NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="gas" sentence="Due to this continuing threat from hurricanes, floods and strong winds, the state and its Public and Private Entities have implemented wind mitigation strategies." wiki="gas"></span><span class="wordbooster">wind</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="style">mitigation strategies.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for pronoun errors" category="PronounUse" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure your nouns and pronouns agree, particularly when using “these” or “those”. </p><p>The pronoun, “<b>These</b>”, may not agree with your noun. Consider changing it to “this” or “that”. </p> <p>The demonstrative pronouns, “these” and “those”, are plural pronouns, and should refer to plural nouns. Mistakes frequently occur in situations where many things are put into one group, such as “a pair of shoes”, or “a bag of marbles”. In such cases, the pronoun should agree with the “pair”, or the “bag”. Mistakes can also occur when an accent or dialect makes “this” and “these” sound similar; while this can be charming to hear, it is considered incorrect in formal writing. </p> <span class="red">Incorrect: Please move these box of books to the other table. </span><br/> <span class="grey">The pronoun should refer to the box, not the books; “this” or “that” should be used instead of “these”. </span></p> <span class="red">Incorrect: What is all these noise? </span><br/> <span class="grey">Even though there may be several sources of noise, the verb, “is” tells the reader that the sentence should be in the singular. The sentence should be written: What is all this noise? </span></p> <p><span class="green">Correct: The French teacher stormed into the room and demanded, “Vat is all these noise?!” </span></p> " grammarpoint="Pronoun "these"/"those" may not agree with singular noun." name="PronounUse/PronounNounAgreement/TheseOrThoseWithSingularNoun/TheseOrThose" patterndate="1256659739000" replacements="This" sentence="These focus on home and property inspections to assess and verify if they are fit and strong enough to resist hurricane damage such as strong winds and floods."></span><span class="modif">This</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">focus on home and property inspections to</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="inspections to [assess] and verify|NNS TO [VB] CC VB|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="evaluate" sentence="These focus on home and property inspections to assess and verify if they are fit and strong enough to resist hurricane damage such as strong winds and floods." wiki="evaluate"></span><span class="wordbooster">assess</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">and verify if they are</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="are [fit] and|VBP [JJ] CC|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="trained,robust,prepared,strong,healthy" sentence="These focus on home and property inspections to assess and verify if they are fit and strong enough to resist hurricane damage such as strong winds and floods." wiki="trained,robust,prepared,strong,healthy"></span><span class="wordbooster">fit</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">and strong enough to</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" category="WordBooster" context="enough to [resist] hurricane damage|RB TO [VB] NN NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="withstand" sentence="These focus on home and property inspections to assess and verify if they are fit and strong enough to resist hurricane damage such as strong winds and floods." wiki="withstand"></span><span class="modif">withstand</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="resist [hurricane] damage|VB [NN] NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="storm" sentence="These focus on home and property inspections to assess and verify if they are fit and strong enough to resist hurricane damage such as strong winds and floods." wiki="storm"></span><span class="wordbooster">hurricane</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">damage such as strong winds and floods. The inspections may</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" category="WordBooster" context="may [give] qualifications|MD [VB] NNS|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="cause,provide,make" sentence="The inspections may give qualifications to homes and property for windstorm insurance." wiki="cause,provide,make"></span><span class="modif">provide</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">qualifications to homes and</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="homes and [property] for windstorm|NNS CC [NN] IN NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="land" sentence="The inspections may give qualifications to homes and property for windstorm insurance." wiki="land"></span><span class="wordbooster">property</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">for windstorm insurance. It</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for use of the passive voice" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure you have not overused the passive voice in your work. </p> <p>This sentence is written in the passive voice; consider changing it to the active voice. The passive voice refers to the subject receiving the action; the active voice refers to the subject doing the action. While the passive voice is perfectly acceptable in formal writing, it may not effectively persuade the reader. In modern society, people are often convinced by facts; the active voice sounds more like a fact, or a certainty. </p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: Rules are often broken by rebellious teenagers. </span><br/><span class="grey">Grammatically, this sentence is correct; however, it is more forceful to use the active voice: Rebellious teenagers often break rules. </span></p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: It has been demonstrated by scientists that smoking causes cancer. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence is more convincing if written in the active voice: Scientists have demonstrated that smoking causes cancer. </span></p><p><b>N.B.</b> The passive voice should be used in cases where the information is unknown, irrelevant, or should not be mentioned (i.e. when being subtle). It is also used when writing in an impersonal manner to avoid use of pronouns. </p><p><span class="green">Correct: The bowl was broken in the scuffle. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence could replace an accusative sentence, such as “She broke the bowl!”. Use of the passive voice may also put the emphasis where it is most needed: </span></p><p><span class="green">Correct: It is thought that Shakespeare may have been a group of writers rather than a single author. </span></p>" grammarpoint="Passive voice used where active is more appropriate" name="" sentence="It is done by a certified inspector who checks and verifies if the residence or building has features that will protect, lessen the damage of hurricanes."></span><span class="passivevoice">is done</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">by a certified</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="certified [inspector] who|JJ [NN] WP|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="appraiser" sentence="It is done by a certified inspector who checks and verifies if the residence or building has features that will protect, lessen the damage of hurricanes." wiki="appraiser"></span><span class="wordbooster">inspector</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">who checks and verifies if the</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="the [residence] or building|DT [NN] CC NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="house" sentence="It is done by a certified inspector who checks and verifies if the residence or building has features that will protect, lessen the damage of hurricanes." wiki="house"></span><span class="wordbooster">residence</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">or</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="or [building] has|CC [NN] VBZ|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="structure,property" sentence="It is done by a certified inspector who checks and verifies if the residence or building has features that will protect, lessen the damage of hurricanes." wiki="structure,property"></span><span class="wordbooster">building</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">has features that will</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="that will [protect]|WDT MD [VB]|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="keep" sentence="It is done by a certified inspector who checks and verifies if the residence or building has features that will protect, lessen the damage of hurricanes." wiki="keep"></span><span class="wordbooster">protect</span></span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">,</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="[lessen] the damage|[VB] DT NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="minimize,mitigate" sentence="It is done by a certified inspector who checks and verifies if the residence or building has features that will protect, lessen the damage of hurricanes." wiki="minimize,mitigate"></span><span class="wordbooster">lessen</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">the</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" category="WordBooster" context="lessen the [damage] of hurricanes|VB DT [NN] IN NNS|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="devastation,cost" sentence="It is done by a certified inspector who checks and verifies if the residence or building has features that will protect, lessen the damage of hurricanes." wiki="devastation,cost"></span><span class="modif">devastation</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">of hurricanes.</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for wordiness caused by determiners and modifiers." critical="true" description="<p>The determiner or modifier, “<b>type of</b>”, is potentially unnecessary. Please ensure this word is required in your sentence.</p> <p>Determiners and modifiers are required when making a specific point, but we often use them when they are not required, which makes for incoherent writing. Clearly identify the determiners and modifiers in your work, and remove the unnecessary ones. Look for words like “basically”, “sort of”, “actually”, and “really”.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: At each place setting, there were individual name cards and personalised napkins.</span><br/> <span class="grey">As it has already been stated the cards and napkins are at “each place setting”, the word “individual” is unnecessary.</span></p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: For all intents and purposes, I kind of wanted to take the day off work.</span><br/> <span class="grey">Rephrasing this sentence as <span class="green"></span>“I wanted to take the day off work”</span><span class="grey"> is a more effective way of communicating.</span></p> <p><b>Exceptions</b>:<br/> <span class="green">Correct: For all intents and purposes, she is a kind woman; her appearance makes people think otherwise.</span><br/> <span class="grey">Determiners and modifiers do have their uses. In this sentence, “for all intents and purposes” creates the conditional tone desired. As well, should you care to lend a formal or passive tone to your writing, wordiness may be an acceptable method of doing so.</span></p> " grammarpoint="Determiner or modifier is potentially unnecessary." name="WordySentence/UnnecessaryDeterminerorModifier/Wordinessdeterminersmodifiers/1015809" patterndate="1281343764000" sentence="The inspector specifically looks for stronger roof material, the type of roof construct, sound concrete structures, doors and windows that have been reinforced, the type of glass and material in the overall building." shortdescription="<p>The determiner or modifier, “<b>type of</b>”, is potentially unnecessary. Please ensure this word is required in your sentence.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: For all intents and purposes, I kind of wanted to take the day off work.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: I wanted to take the day off work.</span></p> "></span><span class="punctuation"><span caption="Review this sentence for comma use" critical="true" description="<p> The clause “<b>that have been ...</b>” may be restrictive, and therefore does not require a comma on either side. </p> <p> A restrictive clause is a clause which limits a subject; this might be something identifying, such as the colour of a person’s hair, or the position of a book on a table. A restrictive clause may use the word “that” and cannot be removed from the sentence without loss of information. </p> <p> A non-restrictive clause is a clause which may offer more information, but doesn’t limit the subject; this might be something of interest, such as how old something is or a job a person has. A non-restrictive clause may use the word “which”, and can be removed from the sentence without loss of understanding. </p> <p> Non-restrictive clauses are generally separated from the rest of the sentence by commas, while restrictive clauses are not. </p> <p> <span class="red"> Incorrect: The box of apples, that has the red label on it, can be used to make the pie. </span> <br/> <span class="grey"> The restrictive clause, “that has the red label on it”, should not have a comma on either side of it. The label is required to identify the box. </span> </p> <p> <span class="red"> Incorrect: Three years ago, the house, on the corner, was torn down. </span> <br/> <span class="grey"> The restrictive clause, “on the corner”, should not have a comma on either side. The information is required to identify the house. </span> </p> " grammarpoint="Comma misuse: unnecessary, unexpected or excessive use of comma." name="Punctuation/CommaMissuse/AroundRestrictiveClause/1" patterndate="1265894924000" sentence="The inspector specifically looks for stronger roof material, the type of roof construct, sound concrete structures, doors and windows that have been reinforced, the type of glass and material in the overall building." shortdescription="<p> The clause “<b>that have been ...</b>” may be restrictive, and therefore does not require a comma on either side. </p> <p> <span class="red"> Incorrect: Three years ago, the house, on the corner, was torn down. </span><br/> <span class="green"> Correct: Three years ago, the house, on the corner, was torn down. </span> </p> ">The</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="The [inspector] specifically looks|DT [NN] RB VBZ|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="supervisor" sentence="The inspector specifically looks for stronger roof material, the type of roof construct, sound concrete structures, doors and windows that have been reinforced, the type of glass and material in the overall building." wiki="supervisor"></span><span class="wordbooster">inspector</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">specifically looks for stronger roof material,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Review this sentence for article use" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure you do not have an unnecessary definite article (the). </p> <p>“The” may be unnecessary in this sentence. Consider removing it. </p> <p>The only definite article in English is “the” (“a” and “an” are indefinite). A definite article is required when referring a specific noun. If the noun is general, an indefinite article – or possibly no article - may be used. Verbs do not require articles. </p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Use the small lamp when the reading books.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The first “the” is correct because it is required to specify which lamp should be used. The second “the”, before the verb, is unnecessary and should be removed.</span></p> <p><span class="green">Correct: Use the small lamp when reading books.</span><br/> <span class="red">Incorrect: A child is riding a bicycle; the child is wearing the helmet.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The first “the” is correct because “child” has already been mentioned; we know the writer is talking specifically about the child who is riding a bicycle. The second “the” should be replaced by an indefinite article (“a”) because we don’t know which helmet the child is wearing.</span></p> <p><b>N.B.</b><br/> Sometimes the article will change the meaning of the sentence. For instance, if I wrote “I need to buy a new pen for the school”, it might imply that I have broken one of the school’s pens and need to replace it. However, if I am buying it for myself to use in school, “the” should be removed from the sentence.</p> " name="" replacements="type" sentence="The inspector specifically looks for stronger roof material, the type of roof construct, sound concrete structures, doors and windows that have been reinforced, the type of glass and material in the overall building." shortdescription="<p>“The” may be unnecessary in this sentence. Consider removing it.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Use the small lamp when the reading books.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: Use the small lamp when reading books.</span></p> "></span><span class="articleuse">the type</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">of roof construct,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="[sound] concrete structures|[JJ] JJ NNS|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="durable,solid" sentence="The inspector specifically looks for stronger roof material, the type of roof construct, sound concrete structures, doors and windows that have been reinforced, the type of glass and material in the overall building." wiki="durable,solid"></span><span class="wordbooster">sound</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">concrete structures, doors and windows that</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Review this sentence for use of the passive voice" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure you have not overused the passive voice in your work. </p> <p>This sentence is written in the passive voice; consider changing it to the active voice. The passive voice refers to the subject receiving the action; the active voice refers to the subject doing the action. While the passive voice is perfectly acceptable in formal writing, it may not effectively persuade the reader. In modern society, people are often convinced by facts; the active voice sounds more like a fact, or a certainty. </p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: Rules are often broken by rebellious teenagers. </span><br/><span class="grey">Grammatically, this sentence is correct; however, it is more forceful to use the active voice: Rebellious teenagers often break rules. </span></p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: It has been demonstrated by scientists that smoking causes cancer. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence is more convincing if written in the active voice: Scientists have demonstrated that smoking causes cancer. </span></p><p><b>N.B.</b> The passive voice should be used in cases where the information is unknown, irrelevant, or should not be mentioned (i.e. when being subtle). It is also used when writing in an impersonal manner to avoid use of pronouns. </p><p><span class="green">Correct: The bowl was broken in the scuffle. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence could replace an accusative sentence, such as “She broke the bowl!”. Use of the passive voice may also put the emphasis where it is most needed: </span></p><p><span class="green">Correct: It is thought that Shakespeare may have been a group of writers rather than a single author. </span></p>" grammarpoint="Passive voice used where active is more appropriate" name="" sentence="The inspector specifically looks for stronger roof material, the type of roof construct, sound concrete structures, doors and windows that have been reinforced, the type of glass and material in the overall building."></span><span class="passivevoice">have been reinforced</span></span><span class="punctuation">, the type of glass and</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="glass and [material] in|NN CC [NN] IN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="articles,statistics,information,evidence,background" sentence="The inspector specifically looks for stronger roof material, the type of roof construct, sound concrete structures, doors and windows that have been reinforced, the type of glass and material in the overall building." wiki="articles,statistics,information,evidence,background"></span><span class="wordbooster">material</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">in the overall building.</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Even the topography of the</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" category="WordBooster" context="the [home] or structure|DT [NN] CC NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="residence,property,house" sentence="Even the topography of the home or structure is considered by the inspector." wiki="residence,property,house"></span><span class="modif">property</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">or structure</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for use of the passive voice" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure you have not overused the passive voice in your work. </p> <p>This sentence is written in the passive voice; consider changing it to the active voice. The passive voice refers to the subject receiving the action; the active voice refers to the subject doing the action. While the passive voice is perfectly acceptable in formal writing, it may not effectively persuade the reader. In modern society, people are often convinced by facts; the active voice sounds more like a fact, or a certainty. </p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: Rules are often broken by rebellious teenagers. </span><br/><span class="grey">Grammatically, this sentence is correct; however, it is more forceful to use the active voice: Rebellious teenagers often break rules. </span></p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: It has been demonstrated by scientists that smoking causes cancer. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence is more convincing if written in the active voice: Scientists have demonstrated that smoking causes cancer. </span></p><p><b>N.B.</b> The passive voice should be used in cases where the information is unknown, irrelevant, or should not be mentioned (i.e. when being subtle). It is also used when writing in an impersonal manner to avoid use of pronouns. </p><p><span class="green">Correct: The bowl was broken in the scuffle. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence could replace an accusative sentence, such as “She broke the bowl!”. Use of the passive voice may also put the emphasis where it is most needed: </span></p><p><span class="green">Correct: It is thought that Shakespeare may have been a group of writers rather than a single author. </span></p>" grammarpoint="Passive voice used where active is more appropriate" name="" sentence="Even the topography of the home or structure is considered by the inspector."></span><span class="passivevoice">is considered</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">by the inspector. Axiomatically, less damage means less cost to insurance companies. The</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" category="WordBooster" context="The [home] that is|DT [NN] WDT VBZ|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="property,house,place" sentence="The home that is insured will have a lesser probability of a large payout." wiki="property,house,place"></span><span class="modif">house</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">that</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for use of the passive voice" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure you have not overused the passive voice in your work. </p> <p>This sentence is written in the passive voice; consider changing it to the active voice. The passive voice refers to the subject receiving the action; the active voice refers to the subject doing the action. While the passive voice is perfectly acceptable in formal writing, it may not effectively persuade the reader. In modern society, people are often convinced by facts; the active voice sounds more like a fact, or a certainty. </p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: Rules are often broken by rebellious teenagers. </span><br/><span class="grey">Grammatically, this sentence is correct; however, it is more forceful to use the active voice: Rebellious teenagers often break rules. </span></p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: It has been demonstrated by scientists that smoking causes cancer. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence is more convincing if written in the active voice: Scientists have demonstrated that smoking causes cancer. </span></p><p><b>N.B.</b> The passive voice should be used in cases where the information is unknown, irrelevant, or should not be mentioned (i.e. when being subtle). It is also used when writing in an impersonal manner to avoid use of pronouns. </p><p><span class="green">Correct: The bowl was broken in the scuffle. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence could replace an accusative sentence, such as “She broke the bowl!”. Use of the passive voice may also put the emphasis where it is most needed: </span></p><p><span class="green">Correct: It is thought that Shakespeare may have been a group of writers rather than a single author. </span></p>" grammarpoint="Passive voice used where active is more appropriate" name="" sentence="The home that is insured will have a lesser probability of a large payout."></span><span class="passivevoice">is insured</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">will have a lesser probability of a large payout.</span><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhakrImTSECt8xzH9May2KSYpojCmwdEM_hO1658KOtA4ywvkrJBbInjiQCFUzOWEmflD070lZa9IiWvqrQBMzTE_4gSFu_YflBmYrvdZnksJGNE3q41IZPg9ke-BQpzsGfozaJybCoAfN2/s1600/flor4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhakrImTSECt8xzH9May2KSYpojCmwdEM_hO1658KOtA4ywvkrJBbInjiQCFUzOWEmflD070lZa9IiWvqrQBMzTE_4gSFu_YflBmYrvdZnksJGNE3q41IZPg9ke-BQpzsGfozaJybCoAfN2/s200/flor4.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Unfortunately, it is a currently <span caption="Synonyms" context="currently a [sensitive] issue|RB DT [JJ] NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="controversial" sentence="Unfortunately, it is a currently a sensitive issue with Florida homeowners that the resulting wind mitigation credits earned have reduced the insurance premiums of homeowners in the State of Florida." wiki="controversial"></span><span class="wordbooster">sensitive</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">issue with Florida homeowners that the resulting</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="resulting [wind] mitigation|VBG [NN] NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="gas" sentence="Unfortunately, it is a currently a sensitive issue with Florida homeowners that the resulting wind mitigation credits earned have reduced the insurance premiums of homeowners in the State of Florida." wiki="gas"></span><span class="wordbooster" style="color: red;">wind</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="resulting wind [mitigation] credits earned|VBG NN [NN] NNS VBN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="reduction" sentence="Unfortunately, it is a currently a sensitive issue with Florida homeowners that the resulting wind mitigation credits earned have reduced the insurance premiums of homeowners in the State of Florida." wiki="reduction"></span><span class="wordbooster">mitigation</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">credits earned have reduced the insurance premiums of homeowners in the State of Florida. The average reduction rate of the premiums is at 25 % from the original. A homeowner</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for comma use, particularly around “interrupters”." critical="true" description="<p>The interrupter “<b>for example</b>” may be better emphasised by the use of commas. Consider separating your interrupter from the rest of the sentence by the use of commas.</p> <p>When we use an “interrupter” in the middle of the sentence, it should be emphasised with commas. Without the use of commas, the flow of the sentence may be awkward for the reader. Some “interrupters” are: "in fact", "to say the least", "however", "generally speaking", and "unfortunately". </p> <p><span class="red"> Incorrect: Queen Victoria was as they say a formidable woman. </span><br/> <span class="grey">The interrupter “as they say” should have a comma before and after it to emphasise its separation from the rest of the sentence. </span></p> <p><span class="red"> Incorrect: Having demonstrated a decided lack of ethics, the CEO was needless to say dismissed from the company.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The interrupter “needless to say” should have a comma before and after it. </span></p> " grammarpoint="Comma-mark missing where expected." name="Punctuation/MissingComma/AroundInterrupters/Case1" patterndate="1270738913000" sentence="A homeowner for example, who shells out $3100 in pre-mitigation credits, now does so at $800." shortdescription="<p>The interrupter “<b>for example</b>” may be better emphasised by the use of commas. Consider separating your interrupter from the rest of the sentence by the use of commas.</p> <p><span class="red"> Incorrect: Queen Victoria was as they say a formidable woman.</span><br/> <span class="green"> Correct: Queen Victoria was, as they say, a formidable woman.</span></p> "></span><span class="punctuation">for example</span></span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">, who shells out $3100 in pre-mitigation credits, now does so at $800. There are stories of beach houses that gave out $2400 now reduced to $900.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhbLpOWR2tcw9NCwWm5yfCV0iAtJp6Co1-dM2CRP68Yxo3QdBLT6D22VI7q-iHqYQ0E3-uFTg07gZC_6Uq5luQyi8B1jglKT9HQGGlinFgqPNUzhIfvYdqnUebUo_bOrWtjHBmo2arcK0O/s1600/florida+pic2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhbLpOWR2tcw9NCwWm5yfCV0iAtJp6Co1-dM2CRP68Yxo3QdBLT6D22VI7q-iHqYQ0E3-uFTg07gZC_6Uq5luQyi8B1jglKT9HQGGlinFgqPNUzhIfvYdqnUebUo_bOrWtjHBmo2arcK0O/s200/florida+pic2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="punctuation" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span caption="Wordy sentence" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure your sentence is not excessively wordy, particularly if the sentence has more than 20 words without punctuation, or more than 40 words altogether. </p> <p>This sentence may be excessively wordy. Consider re-phrasing the sentence, or breaking it into smaller sentences. </p><p>People have very short attention spans; if too much information is presented all at once, the brain cannot properly process it. While there are no strict rules about length of a sentence, if your clauses are longer than about 20 words, or if your entire sentence is longer than about 40 words, it may be too much for your reader to clearly understand. If the reader has to go back and re-read too many sentences, they may just give up reading... and possibly fall asleep.</p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: Thousands and thousands of wonderful people who have the environment's best interests at heart have thrown themselves into the cause of protecting this beautiful Earth from the detrimental effects of those irresponsible people who inhabit its every nook and cranny.</span><br/><span class="grey">Grammatically, this sentence is correct. However, at precisely 40 words, it boggles the mind. In order that it not have more than 20 words without punctuation, the sentence would be best re-worded as two shorter sentences: </span></p><p><span class="green">Many people have the environment's best interests at heart. These people are dedicated to protecting the Earth from the detrimental effects of those who inhabit its every corner.</span></p>" grammarpoint="Sentence is excessively wordy" name="" sentence="As we all know this wind mitigation credit system was originally set up as an incentive for property owners who built their homes and buildings as specified by the code."><span caption="Review this sentence for commas after introductory clauses." critical="true" description="<p>The introductory clause, “<b></b>”, may require a comma after it.</p> <p>After a dependent introductory clause, we use a comma to separate the introductory clause from the independent clause. Clearly identify the dependent introductory clause, which may start with an adverb like “although”, “if”, or “when”.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: As the man was walking into the store he came face-to-face with his childhood sweetheart.</span><br/> <span class="grey">A comma is required between “store” and “he”, because the introductory phrase is dependent.</span></p> <p><span class="green">Correct: Because the rain was torrential, the day’s Little League games were postponed.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The introductory clause, “because the rain was torrential”, requires a comma after it to separate it from the independent clause.</span></p> " grammarpoint="Comma-mark missing where expected." name="Punctuation/MissingComma/IntroductoryClause/SubordinateClause" patterndate="1265894924000" sentence="As we all know this wind mitigation credit system was originally set up as an incentive for property owners who built their homes and buildings as specified by the code." shortdescription="<p>The introductory clause, “<b></b>”, may require a comma after it.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: As the man was walking into the store he came face-to-face with his childhood sweetheart.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: As the man was walking into the store, he came face-to-face with his childhood sweetheart.</span></p> ">As we all know this wind</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="wind [mitigation] credit system|NN [NN] NN NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="reduction,explanation" sentence="As we all know this wind mitigation credit system was originally set up as an incentive for property owners who built their homes and buildings as specified by the code." wiki="reduction,explanation"></span><span class="wordbooster">mitigation</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="wind mitigation [credit] system was|NN NN [NN] NN VBD|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="belief" sentence="As we all know this wind mitigation credit system was originally set up as an incentive for property owners who built their homes and buildings as specified by the code." wiki="belief"></span><span class="wordbooster">credit</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">system was originally set up as an incentive for property owners who built their homes and buildings as specified by the code.</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">That these properties</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for use of the passive voice" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure you have not overused the passive voice in your work. </p> <p>This sentence is written in the passive voice; consider changing it to the active voice. The passive voice refers to the subject receiving the action; the active voice refers to the subject doing the action. While the passive voice is perfectly acceptable in formal writing, it may not effectively persuade the reader. In modern society, people are often convinced by facts; the active voice sounds more like a fact, or a certainty. </p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: Rules are often broken by rebellious teenagers. </span><br/><span class="grey">Grammatically, this sentence is correct; however, it is more forceful to use the active voice: Rebellious teenagers often break rules. </span></p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: It has been demonstrated by scientists that smoking causes cancer. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence is more convincing if written in the active voice: Scientists have demonstrated that smoking causes cancer. </span></p><p><b>N.B.</b> The passive voice should be used in cases where the information is unknown, irrelevant, or should not be mentioned (i.e. when being subtle). It is also used when writing in an impersonal manner to avoid use of pronouns. </p><p><span class="green">Correct: The bowl was broken in the scuffle. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence could replace an accusative sentence, such as “She broke the bowl!”. Use of the passive voice may also put the emphasis where it is most needed: </span></p><p><span class="green">Correct: It is thought that Shakespeare may have been a group of writers rather than a single author. </span></p>" grammarpoint="Passive voice used where active is more appropriate" name="" sentence="That these properties were set for defense against hurricane force winds and storms."></span><span class="passivevoice">were</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="properties were [set] for defense|NNS VBD [VBN] IN NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="found" sentence="That these properties were set for defense against hurricane force winds and storms." wiki="found"></span><span class="wordbooster">set</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">for defense against hurricane force winds and storms. The result</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for comma use, particularly around “interrupters”." critical="true" description="<p>The interrupter “<b>however</b>” may be better emphasised by the use of commas. Consider separating your interrupter from the rest of the sentence by the use of commas.</p> <p>When we use an “interrupter” in the middle of the sentence, it should be emphasised with commas. Without the use of commas, the flow of the sentence may be awkward for the reader. Some “interrupters” are: "in fact", "to say the least", "however", "generally speaking", and "unfortunately". </p> <p><span class="red"> Incorrect: Queen Victoria was as they say a formidable woman. </span><br/> <span class="grey">The interrupter “as they say” should have a comma before and after it to emphasise its separation from the rest of the sentence. </span></p> <p><span class="red"> Incorrect: Having demonstrated a decided lack of ethics, the CEO was needless to say dismissed from the company.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The interrupter “needless to say” should have a comma before and after it. </span></p> " grammarpoint="Comma-mark missing where expected." name="Punctuation/MissingComma/AroundInterrupters/Case1" patterndate="1270738913000" sentence="The result however was that these credits had and detrimental effect on Florida's home market:" shortdescription="<p>The interrupter “<b>however</b>” may be better emphasised by the use of commas. Consider separating your interrupter from the rest of the sentence by the use of commas.</p> <p><span class="red"> Incorrect: Queen Victoria was as they say a formidable woman.</span><br/> <span class="green"> Correct: Queen Victoria was, as they say, a formidable woman.</span></p> "></span><span class="punctuation">however</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">was that these credits had and</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="and [detrimental] effect|CC [JJ] NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="injurious,adverse" sentence="and detrimental effect on Florida's home market." wiki="injurious,adverse"></span><span class="wordbooster">detrimental</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">effect on Florida’s home market:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br />
<span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Insurance companies who catered to</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" category="WordBooster" context="catered to [home] owners had|VBD TO [NN] NNS VBD|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="property" sentence="Insurance companies who catered to home owners had this grievance." wiki="property"></span><span class="modif">property</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">owners had this</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="had this [grievance]|VBD DT [NN]|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="gripe,complaint,beef,injury,objection" sentence="Insurance companies who catered to home owners had this grievance." wiki="gripe,complaint,beef,injury,objection"></span><span class="wordbooster">grievance</span></span><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">; they stated that these <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">wind mitigation credits</span> made their firms lose money. If the home insurance firms lose revenue and profits, they become</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="they become [insecure]|PRP VBP [JJ]|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="fearful,anxious,vulnerable,unstable,weak" sentence=", they become insecure." wiki="fearful,anxious,vulnerable,unstable,weak"></span><span class="wordbooster">insecure</span></span><span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">.</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for wordiness caused by determiners and modifiers." critical="true" description="<p>The determiner or modifier, “<b>type of</b>”, is potentially unnecessary. Please ensure this word is required in your sentence.</p> <p>Determiners and modifiers are required when making a specific point, but we often use them when they are not required, which makes for incoherent writing. Clearly identify the determiners and modifiers in your work, and remove the unnecessary ones. Look for words like “basically”, “sort of”, “actually”, and “really”.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: At each place setting, there were individual name cards and personalised napkins.</span><br/> <span class="grey">As it has already been stated the cards and napkins are at “each place setting”, the word “individual” is unnecessary.</span></p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: For all intents and purposes, I kind of wanted to take the day off work.</span><br/> <span class="grey">Rephrasing this sentence as <span class="green"></span>“I wanted to take the day off work”</span><span class="grey"> is a more effective way of communicating.</span></p> <p><b>Exceptions</b>:<br/> <span class="green">Correct: For all intents and purposes, she is a kind woman; her appearance makes people think otherwise.</span><br/> <span class="grey">Determiners and modifiers do have their uses. In this sentence, “for all intents and purposes” creates the conditional tone desired. As well, should you care to lend a formal or passive tone to your writing, wordiness may be an acceptable method of doing so.</span></p> " grammarpoint="Determiner or modifier is potentially unnecessary." name="WordySentence/UnnecessaryDeterminerorModifier/Wordinessdeterminersmodifiers/1015809" patterndate="1281343764000" sentence="They perceived based on stats that they were not fully stable in this type of market." shortdescription="<p>The determiner or modifier, “<b>type of</b>”, is potentially unnecessary. Please ensure this word is required in your sentence.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: For all intents and purposes, I kind of wanted to take the day off work.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: I wanted to take the day off work.</span></p> "></span><span class="wordysentence">They perceived based on stats that they were not</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="not [fully] stable|RB [RB] JJ|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="entirely,quite" sentence="They perceived based on stats that they were not fully stable in this type of market." wiki="entirely,quite"></span><span class="wordbooster">fully</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="not fully [stable] in|RB RB [JJ] IN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="established,secure,reliable" sentence="They perceived based on stats that they were not fully stable in this type of market." wiki="established,secure,reliable"></span><span class="wordbooster">stable</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordysentence">in this type of market.</span></span><br />
<br />
<span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Based on data released by the state in September 30, 2009, macro statistics showed that $ 782 millions in</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="millions in [mitigation] credits|CD IN [NN] NNS|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="relief" sentence="Based on data released by the state in September 30, 2009, macro statistics showed that $ 782 millions in mitigation credits for policies reflected $1.7 billion in wind premiums this is for the average windstorm credit of $ 1,454." wiki="relief"></span><span class="wordbooster">mitigation</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">credits for policies reflected $1.7 billion in</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="billion in [wind] premiums|CD IN [NN] NNS|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="hurricane,gas" sentence="Based on data released by the state in September 30, 2009, macro statistics showed that $ 782 millions in mitigation credits for policies reflected $1.7 billion in wind premiums this is for the average windstorm credit of $ 1,454." wiki="hurricane,gas"></span><span class="wordbooster">wind</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">premiums this is for the average windstorm</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="average windstorm [credit] of $|JJ NN [NN] IN $|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="estimation,appreciation,recognition,respect,status" sentence="Based on data released by the state in September 30, 2009, macro statistics showed that $ 782 millions in mitigation credits for policies reflected $1.7 billion in wind premiums this is for the average windstorm credit of $ 1,454." wiki="estimation,appreciation,recognition,respect,status"></span><span class="wordbooster">credit</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">of $ 1,454. Home policies were at a</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="an [mean] of $|DT [NN] IN $|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="average,balance" sentence="Home policies were at a mean of $1, 041, whilst commercial properties had a mean of $ 4, 150." wiki="average,balance"></span><span class="wordbooster">mean</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">of $1, 041<span caption="Review this sentence for comma use." critical="true" description="<p>The comma between the verb “<b>were</b>” and its object may not be required. Consider removing it.</p> <p>A verb (action word) should not be separated from its object (the thing or person which is being modified by the verb). To figure out what the object of the sentence is, ask yourself this: what is the subject doing? Let’s look at the sentence, “Mary likes chocolate”. The verb is “likes”, so we would ask, “what does Mary like?” She likes chocolate, so the object of the verb is “chocolate”.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: The teacher claimed, she was too busy to help her students outside of class.</span><br/> <span class="grey">To find the object of the verb, we ask ourselves “what did the teacher claim?” The teacher claimed she was too busy to help her students, so there should be no comma separating “claimed” from “she was too busy to help her students”. The comma should be removed from this sentence.</span></p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: After finding her classes’ grades were slipping, the teacher decided to stay, for an extra hour after school each day.</span><br/> <span class="grey">Our question for this sentence would be “what did the teacher decide?”: the teacher decided to stay for an extra hour. The comma after “stay” should be removed from the sentence. The comma after “slipping” is correctly placed as it separates a dependent clause from an independent clause.</span></p> " grammarpoint="Comma misuse: unnecessary, unexpected or excessive use of comma." name="Punctuation/CommaMissuse/BetweenVerbAndObject/SeparateVerbAndObject" patterndate="1265894924000" sentence="Home policies were at a mean of $1, 041, whilst commercial properties had a mean of $ 4, 150." shortdescription="<p>The comma between the verb “<b>were</b>” and its object may not be required. Consider removing it.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: The teacher claimed, she was too busy to help her students outside of class.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: The teacher claimed, she was too busy to help her students outside of class.</span></p> "></span><span class="punctuation">, whilst</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">commercial properties had a</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="had an [mean] of $|VBD DT [NN] IN $|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="average" sentence="Home policies were at a mean of $1, 041, whilst commercial properties had a mean of $ 4, 150." wiki="average"></span><span class="wordbooster">mean</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">of $ 4, 150.</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for problems with conditional sentences" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure there are no problems with the conditional sentences in your work, particularly if the “if clause” is in the past tense, and the “result clause” is in the present. </p> <p>The “if clause” of your conditional sentence “<b></b>” is in the past tense, and the “result clause” is in the present tense. Consider changing the result clause to “would + root form of verb”. </p> <p>Conditional sentences may use different tenses in each clause, but the tenses must make chronological sense (e.g. the present tense cannot happen before the past tense). If the “if clause” is in the past tense, the “result clause” should use “would + root form of verb” </p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: If we went to the party, we miss the lecture. </span><br/> <span class="grey">Because the “if clause” is in the past tense, the “result clause” should be written: we would miss the lecture. </span></p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: If you left, I follow. </span><br/> <span class="grey">Because the “if clause” is in the past tense, the “result clause” should be written: I would follow. </span></p> <p><b>Exception.</b><br/> The “result clause” can be written in the present tense if the condition is long-term or permanent.</p> <p><span class="red"> Correct: If they went to school, they are educated. </span></p> " grammarpoint=""If" clause is in past tense, and the "result" clause uses future tense." name="Conditional/IfClauseInPast/MainClauseInPresent/Case2" patterndate="1256152263000" sentence="Bear in mind that this is the premium payment if hurricanes or strong winds hit landfall."></span><span class="conditional">Bear in mind that this is the premium payment if hurricanes or strong winds hit landfall.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for sentence fragments." critical="true" description="<p>Ensure you do not have any sentence fragments (i.e. incomplete sentences).</p> <p>Consider re-wording your sentence or connecting the fragment to a main clause. Possibly, a comma is missing, perhaps after an introductory word or phrase.</p> <p>A fragment is created when the subject and predicate are not in the same clause. Sometimes this happens if part of the main clause has become separated from the rest. A period may have to be replaced with another form of punctuation.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: I like many authors. Shakespeare, Stephen King and Charles Dickens.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The second sentence is a fragment because it is missing a verb. It can be connected to the main clause by putting “such as” in between the sentences, by putting a colon between the two sentences, or by adding a verb to the second clause:<br/> <span class="green">Correct: Big mess all over the room.I like Shakespeare, Stephen King and Charles Dickens.</span></p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Big mess all over the room. </span><br/>This is a sentence fragment because it does not have a verb. The sentence could be written: "There was a big mess all over the room."</span></p> " grammarpoint="Sentence is incomplete or is a sentence fragment." name="SentenceStructure/SentenceFragment/Fragment/OverComplex" patterndate="1269025040000" sentence="If they do then a new assessment is conducted resulting in new premiums." shortdescription="<p>Consider re-wording your sentence or connecting the fragment to a main clause. Possibly, a comma is missing, perhaps after an introductory word or phrase.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: I like many authors. Shakespeare, Stephen King and Charles Dickens.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: I like many authors such as Shakespeare, Stephen King, and Charles Dickens.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: I like many authors: Shakespeare, Stephen King, and Charles Dickens.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: I like the authors Shakespeare, Stephen King, and Charles Dickens.</span><br/> "></span><span class="punctuation"><span caption="Review this sentence for commas after introductory clauses." critical="true" description="<p>The introductory clause, “<b>If they do then a new assessment</b>”, may require a comma after it.</p> <p>After a dependent introductory clause, we use a comma to separate the introductory clause from the independent clause. Clearly identify the dependent introductory clause, which may start with an adverb like “although”, “if”, or “when”.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: As the man was walking into the store he came face-to-face with his childhood sweetheart.</span><br/> <span class="grey">A comma is required between “store” and “he”, because the introductory phrase is dependent.</span></p> <p><span class="green">Correct: Because the rain was torrential, the day’s Little League games were postponed.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The introductory clause, “because the rain was torrential”, requires a comma after it to separate it from the independent clause.</span></p> " grammarpoint="Comma-mark missing where expected." name="Punctuation/MissingComma/IntroductoryClause/65538" patterndate="1265903680000" sentence="If they do then a new assessment is conducted resulting in new premiums." shortdescription="<p>The introductory clause, “<b>If they do then a new assessment</b>”, may require a comma after it.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: As the man was walking into the store he came face-to-face with his childhood sweetheart.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: As the man was walking into the store, he came face-to-face with his childhood sweetheart.</span></p> ">If they do then a new assessment</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Review this sentence for use of the passive voice" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure you have not overused the passive voice in your work. </p> <p>This sentence is written in the passive voice; consider changing it to the active voice. The passive voice refers to the subject receiving the action; the active voice refers to the subject doing the action. While the passive voice is perfectly acceptable in formal writing, it may not effectively persuade the reader. In modern society, people are often convinced by facts; the active voice sounds more like a fact, or a certainty. </p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: Rules are often broken by rebellious teenagers. </span><br/><span class="grey">Grammatically, this sentence is correct; however, it is more forceful to use the active voice: Rebellious teenagers often break rules. </span></p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: It has been demonstrated by scientists that smoking causes cancer. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence is more convincing if written in the active voice: Scientists have demonstrated that smoking causes cancer. </span></p><p><b>N.B.</b> The passive voice should be used in cases where the information is unknown, irrelevant, or should not be mentioned (i.e. when being subtle). It is also used when writing in an impersonal manner to avoid use of pronouns. </p><p><span class="green">Correct: The bowl was broken in the scuffle. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence could replace an accusative sentence, such as “She broke the bowl!”. Use of the passive voice may also put the emphasis where it is most needed: </span></p><p><span class="green">Correct: It is thought that Shakespeare may have been a group of writers rather than a single author. </span></p>" grammarpoint="Passive voice used where active is more appropriate" name="" sentence="If they do then a new assessment is conducted resulting in new premiums."></span><span class="passivevoice">is conducted</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="sentencestructure">resulting in</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" category="WordBooster" context="resulting in [new] premiums|VBG IN [JJ] NNS|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="improved" sentence="If they do then a new assessment is conducted resulting in new premiums." wiki="improved"></span><span class="modif">improved</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="sentencestructure">premiums.</span></span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7EC2MkNEDiEtpMwYLyh-5mJz8xIp-WMv_LLNa-AktH2TQf8-8GggwBsudvvesVaJrmPLZqLon9X-9Zdmf3O59k94tOalPqG8KB9gCBozJMVZNNVPJfDiCeB7oxyLvl6WXJq9J__rpxRj_/s1600/florida6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7EC2MkNEDiEtpMwYLyh-5mJz8xIp-WMv_LLNa-AktH2TQf8-8GggwBsudvvesVaJrmPLZqLon9X-9Zdmf3O59k94tOalPqG8KB9gCBozJMVZNNVPJfDiCeB7oxyLvl6WXJq9J__rpxRj_/s320/florida6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">A distinct disadvantage that is</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="is [commonplace] is|VBZ [JJ] VBZ|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="predictable" sentence="A distinct disadvantage that is commonplace is that when property owners, commercial or residential, have their inspections and get credits." wiki="predictable"></span><span class="wordbooster">commonplace</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">is that when property owners, commercial or residential, have their inspections and</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" category="WordBooster" context="and [get] credits|CC [VB] NNS|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="earn,receive" sentence="A distinct disadvantage that is commonplace is that when property owners, commercial or residential, have their inspections and get credits." wiki="earn,receive"></span><span class="modif">earn</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">credits, they feel that they are already</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="are already [safe] from windstorm|VBP RB [JJ] IN NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="protected,well" sentence=", they feel that they are already safe from windstorm destruction." wiki="protected,well"></span><span class="wordbooster">safe</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">from windstorm destruction. Noting can be</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for article use" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure you have properly used the definite or indefinite articles in your sentence. There are two kinds of articles used in English: definite (the), and indefinite (a, an). </p> <p><b>Definite article (the).</b> The definite article refers to a noun, either in the singular or plural. It can be used with uncountable nouns. “The” refers to a specific thing or quantity.</p> <p><span class="green">Correct: Please give me the hammer. Please give me the nail. </span></p> <p><b>Indefinite articles (a, an).</b> The indefinite articles refer to a noun, only in the singular. It should not be used with uncountable nouns. “A” or “an” should be used when not referring to any specific thing or quantity.</p> <p><span class="green">Correct: Please give me a hammer and a nail. </span></p> <p>We use “a” before nouns or adjectives which begin with a consonant, or when U sounds like a Y, or O sounds like a W. We use “an” before words which begin with a vowel sound or a soft “h” sound.</p> <p><span class="green">Correct: I would like a dragon, a unicorn and a one-eyed pirate, please.<br/> Correct: I would like an egg, and an hour-glass, please.</span></p> <p>No articles are required before nationalities or the names of languages (e.g. English), the name of a sport (e.g. basketball), or the name of an academic subject (e.g. geography).</p> " name="" replacements="the father,a father" sentence="Noting can be father from the truth." shortdescription="<p><b>“Father”</b> may require an article in front of it; consider adding an indefinite or definite article (“a” or “the”).</p> <p><span class="green">Correct: Please give me the hammer. Please give me the nail. <br> Correct: Please give me a hammer and a nail.</span></p> <p>No articles are required before nationalities or the names of languages, sports, or academic subjects.</p> "></span><span class="articleuse">f</span><span class="modif">ur</span><span class="articleuse">ther</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">from the truth. Some</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for hyphen use." critical="true" description="<p> The compound adjective, “<b>high category</b>”, may require a hyphen; consider inserting one between the two words. </p> <p> When using high or low as part of a compound adjective, a hyphen should be inserted between high – or low – and the word which it modifying. Some examples of compound adjectives using high and low are: high-level/low-level and high-impact/low-impact. </p> <p> <span class="red"> Incorrect: Low flying airplanes contribute to the noise pollution in the area. </span> <br/> <span class="grey"> Low is modifying flying, so there should be a hyphen between the two words: low-flying. The compound adjective is modifying airplanes. </span> </p> <p> <span class="green"> Correct: This car runs best on high-octane gasoline. </span> <br/> <span class="grey"> As it is a compound adjective, high-octane is correctly hyphenated. </span> </p> " grammarpoint="Sentence contains misused hyphens." name="" sentence="Some high category storms dissipate others increase in intensity." style="color: black;">high-category </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black;">storms dissipate others increase in intensity. Forecasting their</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="Forecasting their [path]|VBG PRP$ [NN]|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="way" sentence="Forecasting their path, intensity and damage to property is still unsure." wiki="way"></span><span class="wordbooster">path</span></span><span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black;">,</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="[intensity] and damage|[NN] CC NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="fire,strength" sentence="Forecasting their path, intensity and damage to property is still unsure." wiki="fire,strength"></span><span class="wordbooster">intensity</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black;">and damage to property is still</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="is still [unsure]|VBZ RB [JJ]|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="undecided,uncertain" sentence="Forecasting their path, intensity and damage to property is still unsure." wiki="undecided,uncertain"></span><span class="wordbooster">unsure</span></span><span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black;">.</span><br />
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<span class="wordysentence" style="color: black;"><span caption="Review this sentence for wordiness caused by determiners and modifiers." critical="true" description="<p>The determiner or modifier, “<b>actually</b>”, is potentially unnecessary. Please ensure this word is required in your sentence.</p> <p>Determiners and modifiers are required when making a specific point, but we often use them when they are not required, which makes for incoherent writing. Clearly identify the determiners and modifiers in your work, and remove the unnecessary ones. Look for words like “basically”, “sort of”, “actually”, and “really”.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: At each place setting, there were individual name cards and personalised napkins.</span><br/> <span class="grey">As it has already been stated the cards and napkins are at “each place setting”, the word “individual” is unnecessary.</span></p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: For all intents and purposes, I kind of wanted to take the day off work.</span><br/> <span class="grey">Rephrasing this sentence as <span class="green"></span>“I wanted to take the day off work”</span><span class="grey"> is a more effective way of communicating.</span></p> <p><b>Exceptions</b>:<br/> <span class="green">Correct: For all intents and purposes, she is a kind woman; her appearance makes people think otherwise.</span><br/> <span class="grey">Determiners and modifiers do have their uses. In this sentence, “for all intents and purposes” creates the conditional tone desired. As well, should you care to lend a formal or passive tone to your writing, wordiness may be an acceptable method of doing so.</span></p> " grammarpoint="Determiner or modifier is potentially unnecessary." name="WordySentence/UnnecessaryDeterminerorModifier/Wordinessdeterminersmodifiers/1015809" patterndate="1281343764000" sentence="Many home insurance companies have actually reported a loss in earnings." shortdescription="<p>The determiner or modifier, “<b>actually</b>”, is potentially unnecessary. Please ensure this word is required in your sentence.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: For all intents and purposes, I kind of wanted to take the day off work.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: I wanted to take the day off work.</span></p> ">Many home insurance companies have actually reported a</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="reported a [loss] in earnings|VBN DT [NN] IN NNS|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="reduction" sentence="Many home insurance companies have actually reported a loss in earnings." wiki="reduction"></span><span class="wordbooster">loss</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordysentence">in earnings.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black;">They also experienced a</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black;"> <span caption="Synonyms" category="WordBooster" context="experienced a [reduction] in ratings|VBD DT [NN] IN NNS|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="decrease" sentence="They also experienced a reduction in ratings." wiki="decrease"></span><span class="modif">decrease</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black;">in ratings. The loss can be explained by the company’s</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="'s [revenue] loss|POS [NN] NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="income" sentence="The loss can be explained by the company's revenue loss due to risk adjusted capitalization when premiums due decreased." wiki="income"></span><span class="wordbooster">revenue</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black;">loss due to</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="due to [risk] adjusted capitalization|JJ TO [VB] VBN NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="chance" sentence="The loss can be explained by the company's revenue loss due to risk adjusted capitalization when premiums due decreased." wiki="chance"></span><span class="wordbooster">risk</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">adjusted capitalization when premiums due decreased. This coincided with the implementation of the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">windstorm mitigation discounts.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for commas after introductory clauses." critical="true" description="<p>The introductory clause, “<b></b>”, may require a comma after it.</p> <p>After a dependent introductory clause, we use a comma to separate the introductory clause from the independent clause. Clearly identify the dependent introductory clause, which may start with an adverb like “although”, “if”, or “when”.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: As the man was walking into the store he came face-to-face with his childhood sweetheart.</span><br/> <span class="grey">A comma is required between “store” and “he”, because the introductory phrase is dependent.</span></p> <p><span class="green">Correct: Because the rain was torrential, the day’s Little League games were postponed.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The introductory clause, “because the rain was torrential”, requires a comma after it to separate it from the independent clause.</span></p> " grammarpoint="Comma-mark missing where expected." name="Punctuation/MissingComma/IntroductoryClause/SubordinateClause" patterndate="1265894924000" sentence="If this continues it will result in recession and eventual bankruptcy." shortdescription="<p>The introductory clause, “<b></b>”, may require a comma after it.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: As the man was walking into the store he came face-to-face with his childhood sweetheart.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: As the man was walking into the store, he came face-to-face with his childhood sweetheart.</span></p> "></span><span class="punctuation">If this continues it will result in</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="result in [recession] and eventual|VB IN [NN] CC JJ|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="depression" sentence="If this continues it will result in recession and eventual bankruptcy." wiki="depression"></span><span class="wordbooster">recession</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">and eventual</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="and eventual [bankruptcy]|CC JJ [NN]|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="failure" sentence="If this continues it will result in recession and eventual bankruptcy." wiki="failure"></span><span class="wordbooster">bankruptcy</span></span><span class="punctuation">.</span></span><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Finally as a result of the above phenomena, the price of the insurance premiums is at an</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="a [artificial] low rate|DT [JJ] JJ NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="false" sentence="Finally as a result of the above phenomena, the price of the insurance premiums is at an artificial low rate." wiki="false"></span><span class="wordbooster">artificial</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="artificial [low] rate|JJ [JJ] NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="flat" sentence="Finally as a result of the above phenomena, the price of the insurance premiums is at an artificial low rate." wiki="flat"></span><span class="wordbooster">low</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="artificial low [rate]|JJ JJ [NN]|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="price,cost" sentence="Finally as a result of the above phenomena, the price of the insurance premiums is at an artificial low rate." wiki="price,cost"></span><span class="wordbooster">rate</span></span><span class="apple-style-span" style="color: black;">.</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: black;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for pronoun usage" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure the verbs and pronouns relate to the singular indefinite pronoun in your sentence, “<b>one</b>”. Consider changing the word to agree with the pronoun.</p> <p>Indefinite pronouns are words like a few, some, each, everything, none, and either. Indefinite pronouns are always singular. The pronouns or verbs which refer to the indefinite pronoun should also be in the singular. </p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Something on my computer are making it slow.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The verb, “are”, must agree with the indefinite pronoun, “something”. The verb should be changed to “is”.</span></p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Each of the scientific inventions was presented by their inventor.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The possessive pronoun, “their”, does not agree with the indefinite pronoun, “each”. The possessive pronoun should be changed to “its”.</span></p> <p>Exception:<span class="grey"><br/> English sometimes makes it difficult for a sentence to be politically correct, as we have no polite gender-neutral pronoun for people (it is impolite to refer to a person as “it”, and selecting one gender may not be appropriate). In this case, one may replace a singular noun with either he or she, or a plural pronoun. </span></p> " grammarpoint="Pronouns and verbs which refer to indefinite pronoun are in the wrong form." name="PronounUse/SingularIndefinitePronounUsage/SingularIndefinitePronounUsage/589826" patterndate="1254861599000" sentence="As market forces dictate this one or several market players have to pay the pri"></span><span class="closingpunctuation"><span caption="Missing Final Punctuation" critical="true" description="<p> The sentence, “<b>As market forces dictate this one or several market players have to pay the pri</b>”, does not seem to have any punctuation at the end of it. Consider adding punctuation, or changing this sentence into a clause by connecting it to another clause. </p> <p> All sentences must have some form of punctuation at the end. Statements should end with a period (.). Questions should end with a question mark (?). Should your sentence end with brackets ( ), final punctuation should be outside the brackets. If your sentence ends with a quote, the final punctuation from the quote is considered the final punctuation for the sentence, unless the quote ends in an ellipsis (…). Formal writing does not generally use exclamation marks (!). </p> <p> <span class="red"> Incorrect: Where should we put this vase </span> <br/> <span class="grey"> As this sentence begins with a question word, “where”, the final punctuation should be a question mark. </span> </p> <p> <span class="red"> Incorrect: The author is quoted as saying, “I don’t think I’m a very good writer” </span> <br/> <span class="grey"> The final punctuation should be a period after “writer” and before the quotes are closed. </span> </p> <p> <span class="green"> Correct: </span> <br/> <span class="grey"> In the newspaper, the author was quoted as saying, “I didn’t think I was good enough…”. </span> </p>" name="" sentence="As market forces dictate this one or several market players have to pay the pri">As market forces dictate this one or</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="or [several] market|CC [JJ] NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="specific,individual,particular,different" sentence="As market forces dictate this one or several market players have to pay the pri." wiki="specific,individual,particular,different"></span><span class="wordbooster">several</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="closingpunctuation">market players have to pay the</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Review this sentence for misspelled words and typos" critical="true" description="This is possibly a spelling mistake or a typo." name="" replacements="pro,pr,pi,sri,psi" sentence="As market forces dictate this one or several market players have to pay the pri.">price</span></span><span style="color: black;">. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span class="closingpunctuation"><span style="color: black;"><br />
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</span></span></span></span></span></div>Kennan Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06371584064462335381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780490073913710806.post-4159045086950168442011-02-02T09:08:00.000-08:002011-02-02T09:11:01.842-08:00<div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Florida Wind Mitigation Inspection</i></span></b></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><b><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="apple-style-span">The <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Great State of Florida</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="passivevoice">is located</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">in the South Eastern Section of the United States. This section faces the Atlantic Ocean and is continuously hit by hurricanes and storms.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">The warm, tropical waters of this huge</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordbooster">body</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">of water are the engines that drive tropical storms and hurricanes and they usually hit landfall in the general area of the Florida coast.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="sentencestructure">When these storms drift westward they</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordbooster">gain</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="sentencestructure">a lot of</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordbooster">energy</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordbooster">due</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="sentencestructure">to warm air and Coriolis force.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordysentence">Florida has had disastrous hurricanes in the 1960s</span><span class="modif">;</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordysentence">and who can forget the</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="modif">devastation</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordysentence">brought by hurricane Andrew in 1992</span><span class="modif">,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordysentence">that has brought $30 billion dollars in property damage?</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">The</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordbooster">state</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">has been fortunate enough that</span><span class="modif">,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">in the previous years, no High Category hurricanes visited but with the disastrous impacts of Climate Change, Global Warming and Sea-level rise, it is no small feat to</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="modif">assume</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">that soon, storms will hit landfall in this great state.</span></div><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKYGL8UiqnjcIP8usozAHxsmgnYdlEuuyB74UrQDv6vrgGr9TdSdf1DL3tThREC8DmjbRYgOTO93D8QrcHcYFgfC5NMXXBo6FcLaHAIYBu3XyNbBEPnC35-JFXZDd2riJyguK8piSX0v0p/s1600/flo2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKYGL8UiqnjcIP8usozAHxsmgnYdlEuuyB74UrQDv6vrgGr9TdSdf1DL3tThREC8DmjbRYgOTO93D8QrcHcYFgfC5NMXXBo6FcLaHAIYBu3XyNbBEPnC35-JFXZDd2riJyguK8piSX0v0p/s200/flo2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span class="apple-style-span">These storms and hurricanes</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordbooster">bring</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="modif">serious</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">damage to</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">property. They also</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordbooster">bring</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">flood waters that carry diseases and also do a lot of destruction in its wake, resulting in greater</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="modif">uncertainty</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">and threat to many lives. These strong winds also</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordbooster">carry</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">debris that act as</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="modif">deadly</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">missiles that</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="modif">smash</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">through</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">walls and as we</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="subjectverbagreement">have</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">seen in the past, uproot trees, power lines and roofs.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><span class="apple-style-span">Residents and homeowners in the Florida area must be proactive. We spend a lot of money in refurbishing and re-decorating</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">homes and office buildings, but it is just</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordbooster">prudent</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">that we</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordbooster">allocate</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">a budget for Wind Mitigation.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 14px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixqXay1cBeKHdygWB3QIaAFZ2MlpV0TgJPCDdVKxkSYfv6oATC-2Egk86LCnnUCH1HCQeEGxIrmJZSJCZeORcH2VonCbgIREdgez-v9fsNa62D1brcmTU4URZ4ag1Y-smiqc7pLAKOL83f/s1600/fl5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixqXay1cBeKHdygWB3QIaAFZ2MlpV0TgJPCDdVKxkSYfv6oATC-2Egk86LCnnUCH1HCQeEGxIrmJZSJCZeORcH2VonCbgIREdgez-v9fsNa62D1brcmTU4URZ4ag1Y-smiqc7pLAKOL83f/s200/fl5.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="apple-style-span">When we have a</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="wordbooster">wind</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordbooster">inspection</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">mitigation</span> done in</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="style">our</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">homes and buildings, it is</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="vocabulary">very</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="modif">likely</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">that we can get discounts on</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordbooster">wind</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">and</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordbooster">storm</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordbooster">insurance</span><span class="apple-style-span">.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span class="apple-converted-space"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><span class="apple-converted-space">These </span><span class="apple-style-span">act as incentives for those home and</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordbooster">building</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">owners who were</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="modif">sensible</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">enough to</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordbooster">implement</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">wind</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="misspelledwords">–resistance</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">improvements to their property.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="quantifiers">Obviously, less storm damage means</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordbooster">lesser</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="quantifiers">payment made by insurance companies, but less</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordbooster">payment</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="quantifiers">also means less damage to</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="style">our</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="wordbooster">precious</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="quantifiers">homes.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 14px;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We can</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">get</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">wind</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">mitigation discounts if</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="style" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">our</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">property</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="passivevoice" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">has been retro-fitted</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">or even designed to be wind resistant.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordysentence" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Examples of Retro</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="misspelledwords" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">–fitting</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordysentence" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">or added on features in homes and buildings are single or double roof straps, concrete</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">block</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordysentence" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">reinforcement and construction, the type of roof material and covering among many others.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">It also includes the use of</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="misspelledwords" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">impact resistant</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">glass, reinforced steel shutters and doors, water or flood barriers and even the location and topography of the</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">house</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">if it is in a high risk to winds or flood prone. When we</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">avail</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">of the</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">wind</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">mitigation</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">certificate</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">we can</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">get</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">up to 40 % savings on insurance premiums.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordysentence" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Another definite</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="modif" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">value</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordysentence" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">that we can</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">get</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordysentence" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">is the added</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="modif" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">safety</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordysentence" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">and</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">security</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordysentence" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">that we</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="modif" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">provide</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordysentence" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">to</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="style" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">our</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordysentence" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">families knowing that we have prepared for the worst that these storms can</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">lash</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordysentence" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">at our properties.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Well, what are we waiting for?! Contact certified</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">wind</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">inspectors and</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">wind</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">mitigation</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">experts</span> today for</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">easy</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">and proactive</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">wind</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">mitigation measures.</span></span></span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzSMT_N5Pf_0YYGrI-YG3QpQdQAs88hyx5r4CHc-zCy0wNU_m_ymto8tBSZ0vY0T-Vfp0iNH7L85cPcHe0YPzf9J_YNBNJyKvEbMnIW1et2UhUrRTOnRgxRALcsRc8Ebz00g9fKQU9EiVs/s1600/flr7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzSMT_N5Pf_0YYGrI-YG3QpQdQAs88hyx5r4CHc-zCy0wNU_m_ymto8tBSZ0vY0T-Vfp0iNH7L85cPcHe0YPzf9J_YNBNJyKvEbMnIW1et2UhUrRTOnRgxRALcsRc8Ebz00g9fKQU9EiVs/s200/flr7.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Certified</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">wind</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">mitigation inspectors</span> can</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">visit</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">your property and look at the aspects and features of your home or</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="modif" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">structure</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">and make recommendations for proactive protection measures. They can also issue certifications. This will mean that we can see and</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">recommend</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">retro-fit modifications to your property.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordysentence" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">inspector</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordysentence" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">can </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="modif" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">evaluate</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordysentence" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">the</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">safety</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordysentence" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">of your home from strong winds and storms.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="sentencestructure" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Be proactive; ensure your homes’ and loved ones</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">security</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="sentencestructure" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">,</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">get</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="wordbooster" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; 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</span></span></div>Kennan Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06371584064462335381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780490073913710806.post-43927477951699198232011-02-01T06:33:00.000-08:002011-02-01T06:33:53.252-08:00History of Jacksonville, Florida<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja2ENjffGFmQVF9w02ihUa9Sei8nCDPRt5wowVJYxn3bsbLjiOtDuVuEv9WwHWUHqUbQFaTep7dcXXRSRTb7smdgi3O7rCQqHfO9sZZgx0qlsrebgzCmxUPmbHfPEqgwOok05x4VSqCiJ0/s1600/jacksonvil+pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja2ENjffGFmQVF9w02ihUa9Sei8nCDPRt5wowVJYxn3bsbLjiOtDuVuEv9WwHWUHqUbQFaTep7dcXXRSRTb7smdgi3O7rCQqHfO9sZZgx0qlsrebgzCmxUPmbHfPEqgwOok05x4VSqCiJ0/s200/jacksonvil+pic.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="modif"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">The</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">city of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Jacksonville, Florida </span>is</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Citation audit" critical="true" link="http://www.gunster.com/news/gunster-yoakley-attorney-michael-cavendish-elected-vice-chairman-of-the-jacksonville-transportation-authority/" modificationdate="1294041600" name="" regionid="0" sentence="" sourcetitle="Gunster Yoakley Attorney Michael Cavendish Elected Vice ..."></span></span><span class="plagiarism"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">the largest</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span caption="Citation audit" critical="true" link="http://www.gunster.com/news/gunster-yoakley-attorney-michael-cavendish-elected-vice-chairman-of-the-jacksonville-transportation-authority/" modificationdate="1294041600" name="" regionid="0" sentence="" sourcetitle="Gunster Yoakley Attorney Michael Cavendish Elected Vice ..."></span><span class="plagiarism"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">city in the continental United States in terms</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span caption="Citation audit" critical="true" link="http://www.gunster.com/news/gunster-yoakley-attorney-michael-cavendish-elected-vice-chairman-of-the-jacksonville-transportation-authority/" modificationdate="1294041600" name="" regionid="0" sentence="" sourcetitle="Gunster Yoakley Attorney Michael Cavendish Elected Vice ..."></span><span class="plagiarism"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">of land</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">area.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for commas after introductory phrases." critical="true" description="<p>The introductory phrase “<b>In the last 30 years since the 1970s</b>” may require a comma after it.</p> <p>An introductory phrase is like a clause, but it does not have its own subject and verb; it relies on the subject and verb in the main clause. Unless the phrase is very short (less than 5 words) and begins with a preposition ("to", "for", "at", etc.), there should be a comma between the introductory phrase and the main clause.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Fighting against reason Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The introductory phrase “fighting against reason” requires a comma after “reason”.</span></p> <p><span class="green">Correct: By flashlight we made our way along the path.</span><br/> <span class="grey">Because the introductory phrase “by flashlight” is short <b>and</b> begins with a preposition, a comma is not required.</span> </p> " grammarpoint="Comma-mark missing where expected." name="Punctuation/MissingComma/IntroductoryPhrase/InAdditionWithLongNP" patterndate="1273066961000" sentence="In the last 30 years since the 1970s it has had unprecedented growth and economic development." shortdescription="<p>The introductory phrase “<b>In the last 30 years since the 1970s</b>” may require a comma after it.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Fighting against reason Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: Fighting against reason, Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: By flashlight we made our way along the path.</span></p> "></span></span><span class="punctuation"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">In the last 30 years since the 1970s</span></span><span class="modif"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">,</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">it has had unprecedented growth and economic development. It is home to many features that</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" category="WordBooster" context="features that [show] a rich|NNS WDT [VBP] DT JJ|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="reveal,describe,take" sentence="It is home to many features that show a rich colonial history and highlight our national pride." wiki="reveal,describe,take"></span></span><span class="modif"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">describe</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">a rich colonial history and highlight</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">national pride.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Wordy sentence" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure your sentence is not excessively wordy, particularly if the sentence has more than 20 words without punctuation, or more than 40 words altogether. </p> <p>This sentence may be excessively wordy. Consider re-phrasing the sentence, or breaking it into smaller sentences. </p><p>People have very short attention spans; if too much information is presented all at once, the brain cannot properly process it. While there are no strict rules about length of a sentence, if your clauses are longer than about 20 words, or if your entire sentence is longer than about 40 words, it may be too much for your reader to clearly understand. If the reader has to go back and re-read too many sentences, they may just give up reading... and possibly fall asleep.</p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: Thousands and thousands of wonderful people who have the environment's best interests at heart have thrown themselves into the cause of protecting this beautiful Earth from the detrimental effects of those irresponsible people who inhabit its every nook and cranny.</span><br/><span class="grey">Grammatically, this sentence is correct. However, at precisely 40 words, it boggles the mind. In order that it not have more than 20 words without punctuation, the sentence would be best re-worded as two shorter sentences: </span></p><p><span class="green">Many people have the environment's best interests at heart. These people are dedicated to protecting the Earth from the detrimental effects of those who inhabit its every corner.</span></p>" grammarpoint="Sentence is excessively wordy" name="" sentence="The ideal river locations have made excellent military and civilian port facilities that give access to many civilian deep water ports making it the home of two of U.S. Navy ports."></span></span><span class="wordysentence"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">The</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="The [ideal] river locations|DT [JJ] NN NNS|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="ultimate,perfect,classic" sentence="The ideal river locations have made excellent military and civilian port facilities that give access to many civilian deep water ports making it the home of two of U.S. Navy ports." wiki="ultimate,perfect,classic"></span></span><span class="wordbooster"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">ideal</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="wordysentence"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">river locations have made</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="made [excellent] military|VBN [JJ] NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="perfect" sentence="The ideal river locations have made excellent military and civilian port facilities that give access to many civilian deep water ports making it the home of two of U.S. Navy ports." wiki="perfect"></span></span><span class="wordbooster"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">excellent</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="wordysentence"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">military and civilian port facilities that</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" category="WordBooster" context="that [give] access|WDT [VBP] NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="provide,allow" sentence="The ideal river locations have made excellent military and civilian port facilities that give access to many civilian deep water ports making it the home of two of U.S. Navy ports." wiki="provide,allow"></span></span><span class="modif"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">allow</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="wordysentence"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">access to many civilian deep water ports making it the home of two of U.S. Navy ports.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span class="wordysentence"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span class="wordysentence"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">The city is the</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="is the [seat] of Duval|VBZ DT [NN] IN NNP|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="heart" sentence="The city is the seat of Duval County." wiki="heart"></span></span><span class="wordbooster"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">seat</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">of Duval County, where it</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for use of the passive voice" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure you have not overused the passive voice in your work. </p> <p>This sentence is written in the passive voice; consider changing it to the active voice. The passive voice refers to the subject receiving the action; the active voice refers to the subject doing the action. While the passive voice is perfectly acceptable in formal writing, it may not effectively persuade the reader. In modern society, people are often convinced by facts; the active voice sounds more like a fact, or a certainty. </p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: Rules are often broken by rebellious teenagers. </span><br/><span class="grey">Grammatically, this sentence is correct; however, it is more forceful to use the active voice: Rebellious teenagers often break rules. </span></p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: It has been demonstrated by scientists that smoking causes cancer. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence is more convincing if written in the active voice: Scientists have demonstrated that smoking causes cancer. </span></p><p><b>N.B.</b> The passive voice should be used in cases where the information is unknown, irrelevant, or should not be mentioned (i.e. when being subtle). It is also used when writing in an impersonal manner to avoid use of pronouns. </p><p><span class="green">Correct: The bowl was broken in the scuffle. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence could replace an accusative sentence, such as “She broke the bowl!”. Use of the passive voice may also put the emphasis where it is most needed: </span></p><p><span class="green">Correct: It is thought that Shakespeare may have been a group of writers rather than a single author. </span></p>" grammarpoint="Passive voice used where active is more appropriate" name="" sentence="The city is the seat of Duval County, where it was consolidated in 1968."></span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">was consolidated</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">in 1968. This consolidation gave Jacksonville its</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" category="WordBooster" context="its [large] territory|PRP$ [JJ] NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="vast" sentence="This consolidation gave Jacksonville its large territory and it made a majority of urban population reside within City Limits." wiki="vast"></span></span><span class="modif"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">vast</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="its large [territory] and it|PRP$ JJ [NN] CC PRP|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="area" sentence="This consolidation gave Jacksonville its large territory and it made a majority of urban population reside within City Limits." wiki="area"></span></span><span class="wordbooster"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">territory</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">and it made a majority of urban population reside within City Limits.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for commas after introductory phrases." critical="true" description="<p>The introductory phrase “<b>As a result</b>” may require a comma after it.</p> <p>An introductory phrase is like a clause, but it does not have its own subject and verb; it relies on the subject and verb in the main clause. Unless the phrase is very short (less than 5 words) and begins with a preposition ("to", "for", "at", etc.), there should be a comma between the introductory phrase and the main clause.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Fighting against reason Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The introductory phrase “fighting against reason” requires a comma after “reason”.</span></p> <p><span class="green">Correct: By flashlight we made our way along the path.</span><br/> <span class="grey">Because the introductory phrase “by flashlight” is short <b>and</b> begins with a preposition, a comma is not required.</span> </p> " grammarpoint="Comma-mark missing where expected." name="Punctuation/MissingComma/IntroductoryPhrase/IntroductoryPhrase" patterndate="1272395192000" sentence="As a result the city became the 13th most populated city in the United States and at its heart in Jacksonville; the Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan area has a recorded population of 1,313,228 inhabitants." shortdescription="<p>The introductory phrase “<b>As a result</b>” may require a comma after it.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Fighting against reason Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: Fighting against reason, Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: By flashlight we made our way along the path.</span></p> "></span></span><span class="punctuation"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">As a result</span></span><span class="modif"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">,</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">the city became the 13th most populated city in the United States and at its</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="its [heart] in Jacksonville|PRP$ [NN] IN NNP|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="root,purpose" sentence="As a result the city became the 13th most populated city in the United States and at its heart in Jacksonville." wiki="root,purpose"></span></span><span class="wordbooster"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">heart</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">in Jacksonville; the Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan area has a recorded population of 1,313,228 inhabitants.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 14px;"><br />
</span></div><span class="punctuation" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="punctuation" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><span caption="Review this sentence for commas after introductory phrases." critical="true" description="<p>The introductory phrase “<b>In the pre-colonial era</b>” may require a comma after it.</p> <p>An introductory phrase is like a clause, but it does not have its own subject and verb; it relies on the subject and verb in the main clause. Unless the phrase is very short (less than 5 words) and begins with a preposition ("to", "for", "at", etc.), there should be a comma between the introductory phrase and the main clause.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Fighting against reason Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The introductory phrase “fighting against reason” requires a comma after “reason”.</span></p> <p><span class="green">Correct: By flashlight we made our way along the path.</span><br/> <span class="grey">Because the introductory phrase “by flashlight” is short <b>and</b> begins with a preposition, a comma is not required.</span> </p> " grammarpoint="Comma-mark missing where expected." name="Punctuation/MissingComma/IntroductoryPhrase/SpecificWithPP" patterndate="1273146767000" sentence="In the pre-colonial era archaeologists have found evidence of human homes since 6, 000 years hence." shortdescription="<p>The introductory phrase “<b>In the pre-colonial era</b>” may require a comma after it.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Fighting against reason Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: Fighting against reason, Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: By flashlight we made our way along the path.</span></p> ">In the pre-colonial</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="pre-colonial [era] archaeologists have|JJ [NN] NNS VBP|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="time,period,age" sentence="In the pre-colonial era archaeologists have found evidence of human homes since 6, 000 years hence." wiki="time,period,age"></span><span class="wordbooster">era</span><span class="modif">,</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">archaeologists have found evidence of human homes since 6, 000 years hence. Pottery dating back to 2500 BC has been unearthed. A coastal sub-group of the Timuca Indians, the Mocama has originally inhabited the</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" category="WordBooster" context="inhabited the [place] at|VBN DT [NN] IN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="region,area,country,task,situation" sentence="A coastal sub-group of the Timuca Indians, the Mocama has originally inhabited the place at the beginning of the 16th century." wiki="region,area,country,task,situation"></span><span class="modif">region</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">at the beginning of the 16th century. During the beginnings of European exploration, these first peoples</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for use of the passive voice" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure you have not overused the passive voice in your work. </p> <p>This sentence is written in the passive voice; consider changing it to the active voice. The passive voice refers to the subject receiving the action; the active voice refers to the subject doing the action. While the passive voice is perfectly acceptable in formal writing, it may not effectively persuade the reader. In modern society, people are often convinced by facts; the active voice sounds more like a fact, or a certainty. </p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: Rules are often broken by rebellious teenagers. </span><br/><span class="grey">Grammatically, this sentence is correct; however, it is more forceful to use the active voice: Rebellious teenagers often break rules. </span></p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: It has been demonstrated by scientists that smoking causes cancer. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence is more convincing if written in the active voice: Scientists have demonstrated that smoking causes cancer. </span></p><p><b>N.B.</b> The passive voice should be used in cases where the information is unknown, irrelevant, or should not be mentioned (i.e. when being subtle). It is also used when writing in an impersonal manner to avoid use of pronouns. </p><p><span class="green">Correct: The bowl was broken in the scuffle. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence could replace an accusative sentence, such as “She broke the bowl!”. Use of the passive voice may also put the emphasis where it is most needed: </span></p><p><span class="green">Correct: It is thought that Shakespeare may have been a group of writers rather than a single author. </span></p>" grammarpoint="Passive voice used where active is more appropriate" name="" sentence="During the beginnings of European exploration, these first peoples were consolidated into a large chiefdom, the Saturiwa, located along the banks of the St.John's at the nexus of Fort Georgia."></span><span class="passivevoice">were consolidated</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">into a large chiefdom, the Saturiwa, located along the banks of the St.John’s at the nexus of Fort Georgia. Researches on the earliest maps have named the Jacksonville area as Ossachite, now the center of downtown Jacksonville.</span></span></div></span> <div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinRRc4kD4tC-5TVm8FGy5wDQDGqZjMuVZsWAJ7Qki2P2tlWsS2nDAgQAk7DHYfDMAJ3B2Avb9unCo8EGPo9mSEqbcPJgBlvtnNxb3RNpNFiJ06G0Xn9GCLjqQZrGq-QJNyEQ4W8d-NLWHN/s1600/jacksonville+pic2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinRRc4kD4tC-5TVm8FGy5wDQDGqZjMuVZsWAJ7Qki2P2tlWsS2nDAgQAk7DHYfDMAJ3B2Avb9unCo8EGPo9mSEqbcPJgBlvtnNxb3RNpNFiJ06G0Xn9GCLjqQZrGq-QJNyEQ4W8d-NLWHN/s320/jacksonville+pic2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span class="punctuation"><span caption="Review this sentence for commas after introductory phrases." critical="true" description="<p>The introductory phrase “<b>During the colonial era of 1513</b>” may require a comma after it.</p> <p>An introductory phrase is like a clause, but it does not have its own subject and verb; it relies on the subject and verb in the main clause. Unless the phrase is very short (less than 5 words) and begins with a preposition ("to", "for", "at", etc.), there should be a comma between the introductory phrase and the main clause.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Fighting against reason Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The introductory phrase “fighting against reason” requires a comma after “reason”.</span></p> <p><span class="green">Correct: By flashlight we made our way along the path.</span><br/> <span class="grey">Because the introductory phrase “by flashlight” is short <b>and</b> begins with a preposition, a comma is not required.</span> </p> " grammarpoint="Comma-mark missing where expected." name="Punctuation/MissingComma/IntroductoryPhrase/SpecificWithPP" patterndate="1273146767000" sentence="During the colonial era of 1513 it was the Spanish monarchy that laid claim to Florida, naming the territory Spanish Florida." shortdescription="<p>The introductory phrase “<b>During the colonial era of 1513</b>” may require a comma after it.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Fighting against reason Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: Fighting against reason, Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: By flashlight we made our way along the path.</span></p> ">During the colonial</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" category="WordBooster" context="colonial [era] of 1513|JJ [NN] IN CD|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="period" sentence="During the colonial era of 1513 it was the Spanish monarchy that laid claim to Florida, naming the territory Spanish Florida." wiki="period"></span><span class="modif">period</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">of 1513</span><span class="modif">,</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">it was the Spanish monarchy that laid claim to Florida, naming the</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" category="WordBooster" context="naming the [territory] Spanish Florida|VBG DT [NN] JJ NNP|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="state,area,land,country,world" sentence="During the colonial era of 1513 it was the Spanish monarchy that laid claim to Florida, naming the territory Spanish Florida." wiki="state,area,land,country,world"></span><span class="modif">land</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">Spanish Florida.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Review this sentence for commas after introductory phrases." critical="true" description="<p>The introductory phrase “<b>In this period</b>” may require a comma after it.</p> <p>An introductory phrase is like a clause, but it does not have its own subject and verb; it relies on the subject and verb in the main clause. Unless the phrase is very short (less than 5 words) and begins with a preposition ("to", "for", "at", etc.), there should be a comma between the introductory phrase and the main clause.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Fighting against reason Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The introductory phrase “fighting against reason” requires a comma after “reason”.</span></p> <p><span class="green">Correct: By flashlight we made our way along the path.</span><br/> <span class="grey">Because the introductory phrase “by flashlight” is short <b>and</b> begins with a preposition, a comma is not required.</span> </p> " grammarpoint="Comma-mark missing where expected." name="Punctuation/MissingComma/IntroductoryPhrase/SpecificWithPP" patterndate="1273146767000" sentence="In this period many Europeans came as missionaries and as adventurer explorers." shortdescription="<p>The introductory phrase “<b>In this period</b>” may require a comma after it.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Fighting against reason Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: Fighting against reason, Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: By flashlight we made our way along the path.</span></p> "></span><span class="punctuation">In this</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="this [period] many Europeans|DT [NN] JJ NNPS|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="point" sentence="In this period many Europeans came as missionaries and as adventurer explorers." wiki="point"></span><span class="wordbooster">period</span><span class="modif">,</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">many Europeans came as missionaries and</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="and as [adventurer] explorers|CC IN [NN] NNS|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="daredevil,heroine,hero" sentence="In this period many Europeans came as missionaries and as adventurer explorers." wiki="daredevil,heroine,hero"></span><span class="wordbooster">adventurer</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">explorers. The French came</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="French came [soon] in 1562|NNP VBD [RB] IN CD|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="early,quickly,directly" sentence="The French came soon in 1562, led by Jean Ribault together with 150 settlers who were looking for a haven and sanctuary for the French Huguenots." wiki="early,quickly,directly"></span><span class="wordbooster">soon</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">in 1562, led by Jean Ribault together with 150 settlers who were</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Review this sentence for verb form use." critical="true" description="<p>The progressive tense verb <b>“looking”</b> may not be correctly used in this sentence. Consider changing it to the simple tense.</p> <p>The progressive tense is used in situations when an action is (or was, or will be) happening for a certain amount of time; that time should have a clear beginning and end. Take, for instance, the sentence “His heart was beating in his throat.” The sentence is in past tense so we know the action has stopped, which gives it a clear end (in any case, one does not have one’s heart beating in one’s throat for a long time). However, with a verb like “to want”, the beginning and ending may not be so clear. “She wants to be a teacher when she grows up”; it is difficult to pinpoint when she began wanting to be a teacher, or when she will no longer want to be a teacher.</p> </p>If the beginning and end of the action is not clear, generally the past, present or future simple tense should be used.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: The woman was appearing very tired.</span><br/> <span class="grey">“To appear” is a verb which is not usually used in the progressive tense. The verb should be changed to the past simple: "appeared".</span></p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: I will be knowing the answer to your question after I read this article.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The future progressive verb “will be knowing” should be changed to the future simple: "I will know..."</span></p> " grammarpoint="This verb not used in progressive tense in English." name="VerbTenses/IncorrectProgressiveUsing/NoUseProgressiveTense/BeInPresentOrPast" patterndate="1260272556000" sentence="The French came soon in 1562, led by Jean Ribault together with 150 settlers who were looking for a haven and sanctuary for the French Huguenots." shortdescription="<p>The progressive tense verb <b>“looking”</b> may not be correctly used in this sentence. Consider changing it to the simple tense.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: The woman was appearing very tired.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: The woman appeared very tired.</span></p> "></span><span class="verbtenses">looking</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">for a</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="a [haven] and sanctuary|DT [NN] CC NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="refuge,shelter" sentence="The French came soon in 1562, led by Jean Ribault together with 150 settlers who were looking for a haven and sanctuary for the French Huguenots." wiki="refuge,shelter"></span><span class="wordbooster">haven</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">and</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="haven and [sanctuary] for|NN CC [NN] IN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="refuge" sentence="The French came soon in 1562, led by Jean Ribault together with 150 settlers who were looking for a haven and sanctuary for the French Huguenots." wiki="refuge"></span><span class="wordbooster">sanctuary</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">for the French Huguenots.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Review this sentence for run-on sentences." critical="true" description="<p>This may be a run-on sentence. Consider adding a comma before the co-ordinating conjunction <b>“but”</b>.</p> <p>When two independent clauses are joined by a co-ordinating conjunction (e.g. "and", "but", "or", "so"), there must be a comma before the conjunction or it will be a run-on sentence. Clearly identify the conjunction in the sentence with two independent clauses, and insert a comma before the conjunction.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Matthew went to the library and I headed back to the science lab.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The two clauses, “Matthew went to the library” and “I headed back to the science lab”, are independent; a comma should be inserted before “and”.</span></p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: The wind was brisk but the sun was strong.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The two clauses, “the wind was brisk” and “the sun was strong”, are independent; there should be a comma before “but”.</span></p> <p><span class="green">Correct: The man’s business was failing, so he was searching for alternative income.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The two clauses, “the man’s business was failing” and “he was searching for alternative income”, are independent. The co-ordinating conjunction, “so” requires a comma before it.</span></p> " grammarpoint="No comma before coordinating conjunction." name="Punctuation/RunonSentence/NoCommaBeforeCoordinatingConjunction/Case1" patterndate="1273075037000" sentence="Initially Ribault looked for possible settlements near the St. John's River but he moved north and set up the colony of Charlesfort, Parris Island, South Carolina." shortdescription="<p>This may be a run-on sentence. Consider adding a comma before the co-ordinating conjunction (<b>“but”</b>).</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Matthew went to the library and I headed back to the science lab.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: Matthew went to the library, and I headed back to the science lab.</span></p> "></span><span class="punctuation">Initially</span><span class="modif">,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">Ribault looked for possible settlements near the St. John’s River but</span><span class="modif">,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">he moved north and set up the</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" category="WordBooster" context="up the [colony] of Charlesfort|RP DT [NN] IN NNP|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="population,settlement,territory,province" sentence="but he moved north and set up the colony of Charlesfort, Parris Island, South Carolina." wiki="population,settlement,territory,province"></span><span class="modif">settlement</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">of Charlesfort, Parris Island, South Carolina.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">He</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" category="WordBooster" context="He [later] sailed|PRP [RB] VBD|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="then" sentence="He later sailed back to France for additional supplies and provisions." wiki="then"></span><span class="modif">then</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">sailed back to France for additional supplies and provisions.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Review this sentence for comma use." critical="true" description="<p>The co-ordinate adjectives (“<b>French religious</b>”) may require a comma between them; consider inserting one.</p> <p>When one has several co-ordinate adjectives (i.e. a list of adjectives which do not have to be in any particular order), a comma is used to separate them. This is done for clarity and emphasis.</p> <p><span class="red"> Incorrect: That man is a pompous self-righteous annoying idiot.</span><br /> <span class="grey">As it doesn’t matter which order these adjectives are in, a comma should separate them: "That man is a pompous, self-righteous, annoying idiot."</span></p> <p><span class="red"> Incorrect: The sweet scintillating aroma of cinnamon buns filled the kitchen.</span><br /> <span class="grey">Because "sweet" and "scintillating" can be used in any order, there should be a comma between them.</span> <p><span class="green"> Correct: The adorable little boy was eating ice cream.</span><br /> <span class="grey">In English, we usually put "little" and "boy" together, so the two adjectives ("adorable" and "little") do not require a comma between them.</span></p> " grammarpoint="Comma-mark missing where expected." name="Punctuation/MissingComma/BetweenCoordinateAdjectives/TwoAdjectives" patterndate="1265894924000" sentence="In his absence, tension escalated due to French religious wars." shortdescription="<p>The co-ordinate adjectives (“<b>French religious</b>”) may require a comma between them; consider inserting one.</p> <p><span class="green"> Correct: That man is a pompous, self-righteous, annoying idiot.</span><br /> <span class="green"> Correct: The adorable little boy was eating ice cream.</span></p> "></span><span class="punctuation">In his absence, tension escalated due to French religious wars.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">Lacking provisions and</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="provisions and [leadership] the colonists|NNS CC [NN] DT NNS|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="control,rule,administration,power,command" sentence="Lacking provisions and leadership the colonists left Charlesfort." wiki="control,rule,administration,power,command"></span><span class="wordbooster">leadership</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">the colonists left Charlesfort. By 1564 René Goulaine de Laudonnière, a former</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="former [lieutenant] of Ribault|JJ [NN] IN NNP|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="aide,deputy" sentence="By 1564 René Goulaine de Laudonnière, a former lieutenant of Ribault led an expedition to the St. John's river and established Fort Caroline, on top of St. John's bluff in June 22, 1564." wiki="aide,deputy"></span><span class="wordbooster">lieutenant</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">of Ribault led an expedition to the St. John’s</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="'s [river] and|POS [NN] CC|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="creek" sentence="By 1564 René Goulaine de Laudonnière, a former lieutenant of Ribault led an expedition to the St. John's river and established Fort Caroline, on top of St. John's bluff in June 22, 1564." wiki="creek"></span><span class="wordbooster">river</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">and established Fort Caroline, on top of St. John’s</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="John 's [bluff] in June|NNP POS [NN] IN NNP|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="peak" sentence="By 1564 René Goulaine de Laudonnière, a former lieutenant of Ribault led an expedition to the St. John's river and established Fort Caroline, on top of St. John's bluff in June 22, 1564." wiki="peak"></span><span class="wordbooster">bluff</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">in June 22, 1564. He</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="He [further] strengthened|PRP [RB] VBD|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="also" sentence="He further strengthened the colony by making alliances with the Satuwira but the colony suffered through many mutinies, famine and hardship." wiki="also"></span><span class="wordbooster">further</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">strengthened the</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" category="WordBooster" context="strengthened the [colony] by making|VBD DT [NN] IN VBG|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="community,population,province,district,territory" sentence="He further strengthened the colony by making alliances with the Satuwira but the colony suffered through many mutinies, famine and hardship." wiki="community,population,province,district,territory"></span><span class="modif">community</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">by making alliances with the Satuwira but the</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="but the [colony] suffered|CC DT [NN] VBD|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="population,district,province,settlement" sentence="He further strengthened the colony by making alliances with the Satuwira but the colony suffered through many mutinies, famine and hardship." wiki="population,district,province,settlement"></span><span class="wordbooster">colony</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">suffered through many mutinies,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="[famine] and hardship|[NN] CC NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="poverty" sentence="He further strengthened the colony by making alliances with the Satuwira but the colony suffered through many mutinies, famine and hardship." wiki="poverty"></span><span class="wordbooster">famine</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">and</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" category="WordBooster" context="famine and [hardship]|NN CC [NN]|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="poverty" sentence="He further strengthened the colony by making alliances with the Satuwira but the colony suffered through many mutinies, famine and hardship." wiki="poverty"></span><span class="modif">poverty</span></span><span class="apple-style-span">. It was also during this time that the Spanish and French rivalry became apparent with the establishment of the Spanish colony of St. Augustine, just 36 miles from the south of Charlesfort, by Admiral Pedro Menendez de Aviles. This conflict escalated with the Spanish winning and occupying Fort Caroline and claiming victory over the French and they renamed it Fort Mateo.</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span class="apple-style-span"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="punctuation" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><span caption="Review this sentence for commas after introductory phrases." critical="true" description="<p>The introductory phrase “<b>At this period</b>” may require a comma after it.</p> <p>An introductory phrase is like a clause, but it does not have its own subject and verb; it relies on the subject and verb in the main clause. Unless the phrase is very short (less than 5 words) and begins with a preposition ("to", "for", "at", etc.), there should be a comma between the introductory phrase and the main clause.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Fighting against reason Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The introductory phrase “fighting against reason” requires a comma after “reason”.</span></p> <p><span class="green">Correct: By flashlight we made our way along the path.</span><br/> <span class="grey">Because the introductory phrase “by flashlight” is short <b>and</b> begins with a preposition, a comma is not required.</span> </p> " grammarpoint="Comma-mark missing where expected." name="Punctuation/MissingComma/IntroductoryPhrase/SpecificWithPP" patterndate="1273146767000" sentence="At this period many Spanish Forts were constructed, Fort San Nicolas was built to protect the flank of St. Augustine and "San Nicolas" or Saint Nicolas served as the Spanish name for the Jacksonville area." shortdescription="<p>The introductory phrase “<b>At this period</b>” may require a comma after it.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Fighting against reason Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: Fighting against reason, Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: By flashlight we made our way along the path.</span></p> ">At this</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="this [period] many Spanish|DT [NN] JJ JJ|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="point" sentence="At this period many Spanish Forts were constructed." wiki="point"></span><span class="wordbooster">period</span><span class="modif">,</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">many Spanish Forts</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for use of the passive voice" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure you have not overused the passive voice in your work. </p> <p>This sentence is written in the passive voice; consider changing it to the active voice. The passive voice refers to the subject receiving the action; the active voice refers to the subject doing the action. While the passive voice is perfectly acceptable in formal writing, it may not effectively persuade the reader. In modern society, people are often convinced by facts; the active voice sounds more like a fact, or a certainty. </p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: Rules are often broken by rebellious teenagers. </span><br/><span class="grey">Grammatically, this sentence is correct; however, it is more forceful to use the active voice: Rebellious teenagers often break rules. </span></p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: It has been demonstrated by scientists that smoking causes cancer. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence is more convincing if written in the active voice: Scientists have demonstrated that smoking causes cancer. </span></p><p><b>N.B.</b> The passive voice should be used in cases where the information is unknown, irrelevant, or should not be mentioned (i.e. when being subtle). It is also used when writing in an impersonal manner to avoid use of pronouns. </p><p><span class="green">Correct: The bowl was broken in the scuffle. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence could replace an accusative sentence, such as “She broke the bowl!”. Use of the passive voice may also put the emphasis where it is most needed: </span></p><p><span class="green">Correct: It is thought that Shakespeare may have been a group of writers rather than a single author. </span></p>" grammarpoint="Passive voice used where active is more appropriate" name="" sentence="At this period many Spanish Forts were constructed, Fort San Nicolas was built to protect the flank of St. Augustine and "San Nicolas" or Saint Nicolas served as the Spanish name for the Jacksonville area."></span><span class="passivevoice">were constructed</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">, Fort San Nicolas</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for use of the passive voice" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure you have not overused the passive voice in your work. </p> <p>This sentence is written in the passive voice; consider changing it to the active voice. The passive voice refers to the subject receiving the action; the active voice refers to the subject doing the action. While the passive voice is perfectly acceptable in formal writing, it may not effectively persuade the reader. In modern society, people are often convinced by facts; the active voice sounds more like a fact, or a certainty. </p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: Rules are often broken by rebellious teenagers. </span><br/><span class="grey">Grammatically, this sentence is correct; however, it is more forceful to use the active voice: Rebellious teenagers often break rules. </span></p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: It has been demonstrated by scientists that smoking causes cancer. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence is more convincing if written in the active voice: Scientists have demonstrated that smoking causes cancer. </span></p><p><b>N.B.</b> The passive voice should be used in cases where the information is unknown, irrelevant, or should not be mentioned (i.e. when being subtle). It is also used when writing in an impersonal manner to avoid use of pronouns. </p><p><span class="green">Correct: The bowl was broken in the scuffle. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence could replace an accusative sentence, such as “She broke the bowl!”. Use of the passive voice may also put the emphasis where it is most needed: </span></p><p><span class="green">Correct: It is thought that Shakespeare may have been a group of writers rather than a single author. </span></p>" grammarpoint="Passive voice used where active is more appropriate" name="" sentence="At this period many Spanish Forts were constructed, Fort San Nicolas was built to protect the flank of St. Augustine and "San Nicolas" or Saint Nicolas served as the Spanish name for the Jacksonville area."></span><span class="passivevoice">was built</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">to protect the flank of St. Augustine and “San Nicolas” or Saint Nicolas served as the Spanish name for the Jacksonville area. This place name</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="name [still] serves|NN [RB] VBZ|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="but" sentence="This place name still serves as the name of the current San Nicolas area today." wiki="but"></span><span class="wordbooster">still</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">serves as the name of the current San Nicolas area today. The</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="The [actual] Fort is|DT [JJ] NNP VBZ|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="existing" sentence="The actual Fort is located the east side of St. John's now Bishop Kennedy High School." wiki="existing"></span><span class="wordbooster">actual</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Fort</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for use of the passive voice" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure you have not overused the passive voice in your work. </p> <p>This sentence is written in the passive voice; consider changing it to the active voice. The passive voice refers to the subject receiving the action; the active voice refers to the subject doing the action. While the passive voice is perfectly acceptable in formal writing, it may not effectively persuade the reader. In modern society, people are often convinced by facts; the active voice sounds more like a fact, or a certainty. </p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: Rules are often broken by rebellious teenagers. </span><br/><span class="grey">Grammatically, this sentence is correct; however, it is more forceful to use the active voice: Rebellious teenagers often break rules. </span></p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: It has been demonstrated by scientists that smoking causes cancer. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence is more convincing if written in the active voice: Scientists have demonstrated that smoking causes cancer. </span></p><p><b>N.B.</b> The passive voice should be used in cases where the information is unknown, irrelevant, or should not be mentioned (i.e. when being subtle). It is also used when writing in an impersonal manner to avoid use of pronouns. </p><p><span class="green">Correct: The bowl was broken in the scuffle. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence could replace an accusative sentence, such as “She broke the bowl!”. Use of the passive voice may also put the emphasis where it is most needed: </span></p><p><span class="green">Correct: It is thought that Shakespeare may have been a group of writers rather than a single author. </span></p>" grammarpoint="Passive voice used where active is more appropriate" name="" sentence="The actual Fort is located the east side of St. John's now Bishop Kennedy High School."></span><span class="passivevoice">is located</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> a</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="modif" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">t </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">the east side of St. John’s now Bishop Kennedy High School.</span></span></div></span> <div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><span class="punctuation" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="punctuation" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><span caption="Review this sentence for comma use" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure there are no commas between the two nouns in a compound subject or object, or between the two verbs in a compound predicate.</p> <p>Do not separate the two nouns in a compound subject, nor the two verbs in a compound predicate, with a comma. There can be more than one subject or object in a sentence, and more than one verb in a predicate. Clearly identify all the people or things you are talking about, and the verbs referring to those people or things.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: The twins, and their mother went shopping for shoes for school.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The subjects of this sentence are “the twins” and “their mother”.</span></p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Mark despaired both finding a job, and having a decent place to live.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The verbs in this predicate are “finding” and “having”.</span></p> <p><span class="green">Correct: Flowers and candles can pleasantly decorate and scent a room.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The objects are “flowers” and “candles”, and the verbs are “decorate” and “scent”</span></p> " grammarpoint="Comma misuse: unnecessary, unexpected or excessive use of comma." name="Punctuation/CommaMissuse/InsideCompoundSubject/Case4" patterndate="1265894924000" sentence="During the European conflicts between Spain and the United Kingdom, Spain ceded the territory to Britain, but gave back the authority to Spain again in 1783." shortdescription="<p>Ensure there are no commas between the two nouns in a compound subject or object, or between the two verbs in a compound predicate.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: The twins, and their mother went shopping for shoes for school.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: The twins and their mother went shopping for shoes for school.</span><br/> <span class="red">Incorrect: Mark despaired both finding a job, and having a decent place to live.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: Mark despaired both finding a job and having a decent place to live.</span></p> ">During the European conflicts between Spain and the United Kingdom, Spain ceded the territory to Britain, but gave</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Review this sentence for adverb placement." critical="true" description="<p>Ensure the adverb in your sentence is not between the verb and its direct object.</p> <p>The adverb (“<b>back</b>”) may not be correctly positioned in the sentence; consider moving it.</p> <p>An adverb is a word which modifies a verb; it describes how or when that verb takes place. Most adverbs end in –ly, but not all of them. Be sure to look for words which may be nouns or adjectives but are acting like adverbs. An adverb should not be placed between the verb it is modifying, and the direct object (whatever the verb may be modifying).</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: The woman applied smoothly the lipstick.</span><br /> <span class="grey">The adverb “smoothly” should not be between the verb “applied” and the direct object, “the lipstick”. The sentence could be re-written as </span><span class="green">“The woman applied the lipstick smoothly”</span> or <span class="green">“The woman smoothly applied the lipstick”.</span></p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: I poured slowly the milk into the glass.</span><br /> <span class="grey">So that the verb “poured” is not separated from the direct object “the milk”, the adverb “slowly” should be moved in front of the verb: </span><span class="green">I slowly poured the milk into the glass.</span></p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Mary just went yesterday to the market.</span><br /> <span class="grey">“Yesterday” is being used as an adverb in this sentence (describing when Mary went). The sentence would be better if written: </span><span class="green">Mary just went to the market yesterday.</span></p> " grammarpoint="Adverb incorrectly positioned between verb and its direct object." name="AdverbAdjectives/AdverbBetweenVerbAndItsObject/AdverbBetweenVerbAndItsObject/1" patterndate="1256745305000" sentence="During the European conflicts between Spain and the United Kingdom, Spain ceded the territory to Britain, but gave back the authority to Spain again in 1783." shortdescription="<p>The adverb (“<b>back</b>”) may not be correctly positioned in the sentence; consider moving it so it’s not between the verb and its direct object.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: I poured slowly the milk into the glass.</span><br /> <span class="green">Correct: I slowly poured the milk into the glass.</span> </p> "></span><span class="wordbooster"><span caption="Synonyms" context="but gave [back] the authority|CC VBD [RB] DT NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="away" sentence="but gave back the authority to Spain again in 1783." wiki="away">back</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">the</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="back the [authority] to Spain|RB DT [NN] TO NNP|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="right,power" sentence="but gave back the authority to Spain again in 1783." wiki="right,power"></span><span class="wordbooster">authority</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">to Spain</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="Spain [again] in 1783|NNP [RB] IN CD|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="also" sentence="but gave back the authority to Spain again in 1783." wiki="also"></span><span class="wordbooster">again</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">in 1783.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for comma use." critical="true" description="<p>Ensure your sentence is not missing a comma, particularly after an introductory clause which includes a date.</p> <p>Introductory clauses are dependent clauses which are found at the beginning of the sentence (although they can be moved to the end of the sentence, too, without confusing the meaning of the sentence). After a dependent introductory clause, we use a comma to separate the introductory clause from the independent clause. Introductory clauses which include a date should certainly be offset by a comma.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: In 1989 he graduated from high school.</span><br/> <span class="grey">A comma is required between "1989" and "he", because the introductory phrase is dependent.</span></p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: By the 1960s most households had a television set.</span><br/> <span class="grey">A comma should be inserted between "1960s" and "most".</span></p> <p><span class="green">Correct: During the 1800s, canned foods were becoming popular.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The comma after "1800s" is correct because it is separating an introductory phrase from the independent clause.</span></p> " grammarpoint="Comma-mark missing where expected." name="Punctuation/MissingComma/IntroductoryWithDate/IntroductoryWithDate" patterndate="1265903947000" sentence="In 1821 the Florida territory was sold to the United States." shortdescription="<p>Ensure your sentence is not missing a comma, particularly after an introductory clause which includes a date.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: By the 1960s most households had a television set.</span><br/> <p><span class="green">Correct: In 1989, he graduated from high school.</p> "></span><span class="punctuation"><span caption="Review this sentence for commas after introductory phrases." critical="true" description="<p>The introductory phrase “<b>In 1821</b>” may require a comma after it.</p> <p>An introductory phrase is like a clause, but it does not have its own subject and verb; it relies on the subject and verb in the main clause. Unless the phrase is very short (less than 5 words) and begins with a preposition ("to", "for", "at", etc.), there should be a comma between the introductory phrase and the main clause.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Fighting against reason Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The introductory phrase “fighting against reason” requires a comma after “reason”.</span></p> <p><span class="green">Correct: By flashlight we made our way along the path.</span><br/> <span class="grey">Because the introductory phrase “by flashlight” is short <b>and</b> begins with a preposition, a comma is not required.</span> </p> " grammarpoint="Comma-mark missing where expected." name="Punctuation/MissingComma/IntroductoryPhrase/SpecificWithPP" patterndate="1273146767000" sentence="In 1821 the Florida territory was sold to the United States." shortdescription="<p>The introductory phrase “<b>In 1821</b>” may require a comma after it.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Fighting against reason Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: Fighting against reason, Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: By flashlight we made our way along the path.</span></p> ">In 1821</span><span class="modif">,</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">the Florida</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="Florida [territory] was|NNP [NN] VBD|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="state,area,land,department" sentence="In 1821 the Florida territory was sold to the United States." wiki="state,area,land,department"></span><span class="wordbooster">territory</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Review this sentence for use of the passive voice" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure you have not overused the passive voice in your work. </p> <p>This sentence is written in the passive voice; consider changing it to the active voice. The passive voice refers to the subject receiving the action; the active voice refers to the subject doing the action. While the passive voice is perfectly acceptable in formal writing, it may not effectively persuade the reader. In modern society, people are often convinced by facts; the active voice sounds more like a fact, or a certainty. </p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: Rules are often broken by rebellious teenagers. </span><br/><span class="grey">Grammatically, this sentence is correct; however, it is more forceful to use the active voice: Rebellious teenagers often break rules. </span></p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: It has been demonstrated by scientists that smoking causes cancer. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence is more convincing if written in the active voice: Scientists have demonstrated that smoking causes cancer. </span></p><p><b>N.B.</b> The passive voice should be used in cases where the information is unknown, irrelevant, or should not be mentioned (i.e. when being subtle). It is also used when writing in an impersonal manner to avoid use of pronouns. </p><p><span class="green">Correct: The bowl was broken in the scuffle. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence could replace an accusative sentence, such as “She broke the bowl!”. Use of the passive voice may also put the emphasis where it is most needed: </span></p><p><span class="green">Correct: It is thought that Shakespeare may have been a group of writers rather than a single author. </span></p>" grammarpoint="Passive voice used where active is more appropriate" name="" sentence="In 1821 the Florida territory was sold to the United States."></span><span class="passivevoice">was sold</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">to the United States.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Jacksonville became the commonly used name for the City in 1822. Jacksonville</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for use of the passive voice" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure you have not overused the passive voice in your work. </p> <p>This sentence is written in the passive voice; consider changing it to the active voice. The passive voice refers to the subject receiving the action; the active voice refers to the subject doing the action. While the passive voice is perfectly acceptable in formal writing, it may not effectively persuade the reader. In modern society, people are often convinced by facts; the active voice sounds more like a fact, or a certainty. </p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: Rules are often broken by rebellious teenagers. </span><br/><span class="grey">Grammatically, this sentence is correct; however, it is more forceful to use the active voice: Rebellious teenagers often break rules. </span></p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: It has been demonstrated by scientists that smoking causes cancer. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence is more convincing if written in the active voice: Scientists have demonstrated that smoking causes cancer. </span></p><p><b>N.B.</b> The passive voice should be used in cases where the information is unknown, irrelevant, or should not be mentioned (i.e. when being subtle). It is also used when writing in an impersonal manner to avoid use of pronouns. </p><p><span class="green">Correct: The bowl was broken in the scuffle. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence could replace an accusative sentence, such as “She broke the bowl!”. Use of the passive voice may also put the emphasis where it is most needed: </span></p><p><span class="green">Correct: It is thought that Shakespeare may have been a group of writers rather than a single author. </span></p>" grammarpoint="Passive voice used where active is more appropriate" name="" sentence="Jacksonville was taken from Andrew Jackson, a military governor the Florida territory and later President of the United States."></span><span class="passivevoice">was taken</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">from Andrew Jackson, a military</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="military [governor] the Florida|JJ [NN] DT NNP|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="leader" sentence="Jacksonville was taken from Andrew Jackson, a military governor the Florida territory and later President of the United States." wiki="leader"></span><span class="wordbooster">governor</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">the Florida</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="Florida [territory] and|NNP [NN] CC|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="state,land,area,region,field" sentence="Jacksonville was taken from Andrew Jackson, a military governor the Florida territory and later President of the United States." wiki="state,land,area,region,field"></span><span class="wordbooster">territory</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">and later President of the United States.</span></span></div></span> <div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">The City enjoys a rich History from the Civil War to the turn of the Century.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for comma splices." critical="true" description="<p>Ensure there are no comma splices separating two independent clauses.</p> <p>If two independent clauses are to be joined into one sentence, they must be separated by a conjunction or a semi-colon. They may also be separated into two sentences by a period. Clearly identify the independent clauses in your sentence, and decide how they may best be separated.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Koala bears are not actually bears, they are marsupials.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The two independent clauses, “koala bears are not actually bears” and “they are marsupials” should be separated by a semi-colon.</span></p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: I am not angry with you, I am not happy with you, either.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The two independent clauses, “I am not angry with you” and “I am not happy with you”, could be separated into two sentences by a period, or they could be joined with a conjunction such as “but”.</span></p> <p><strong>Exceptions:</strong></p> <p>Comma splices may be used for artistic or poetic effect, as when one is connecting several short independent clauses:<br /> <span class="green">She was beautiful, she was gorgeous, she was ravishing.</span></p> <p>Comma splices may also be used if the two independent clauses are somehow contrasting, as when following a statement with a question:<br /> <span class="green">You are coming to the party, aren’t you?</span></p> " grammarpoint="Comma splice separates two independent clauses instead of conjunction or semicolon." name="Punctuation/CommaSplice/CommaSplice/Case2" patterndate="1251215632000" sentence="It has endured the Great Fire of 1901, the fire destroyed most the urban areas of Jacksonville but due to cooperation and quick response only 7 deaths were reported." shortdescription="<p>Ensure there are no comma splices separating two independent clauses.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Koala bears are not actually bears, they are marsupials.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: Koala bears are not actually bears; they are marsupials.</span><br/> <strong>Exceptions:</strong> poetic effect and contrasting independent clauses<br/> <span class="green">Correct: She was beautiful, she was gorgeous, she was ravishing.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: You are coming to the party, aren’t you?</span></p> "></span><span class="punctuation">It has endured the Great Fire of 1901, the fire destroyed most the urban areas of Jacksonville but due to</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="due to [cooperation] and quick|JJ TO [NN] CC JJ|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="coordination" sentence=", the fire destroyed most the urban areas of Jacksonville but due to cooperation and quick response only 7 deaths were reported." wiki="coordination"></span><span class="wordbooster">cooperation</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">and quick</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="quick [response] only|JJ [NN] RB|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="reply" sentence=", the fire destroyed most the urban areas of Jacksonville but due to cooperation and quick response only 7 deaths were reported." wiki="reply"></span><span class="wordbooster">response</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="punctuation">only 7 deaths</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span caption="Review this sentence for use of the passive voice" critical="true" description="<p>Ensure you have not overused the passive voice in your work. </p> <p>This sentence is written in the passive voice; consider changing it to the active voice. The passive voice refers to the subject receiving the action; the active voice refers to the subject doing the action. While the passive voice is perfectly acceptable in formal writing, it may not effectively persuade the reader. In modern society, people are often convinced by facts; the active voice sounds more like a fact, or a certainty. </p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: Rules are often broken by rebellious teenagers. </span><br/><span class="grey">Grammatically, this sentence is correct; however, it is more forceful to use the active voice: Rebellious teenagers often break rules. </span></p><p><span class="red">Incorrect: It has been demonstrated by scientists that smoking causes cancer. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence is more convincing if written in the active voice: Scientists have demonstrated that smoking causes cancer. </span></p><p><b>N.B.</b> The passive voice should be used in cases where the information is unknown, irrelevant, or should not be mentioned (i.e. when being subtle). It is also used when writing in an impersonal manner to avoid use of pronouns. </p><p><span class="green">Correct: The bowl was broken in the scuffle. </span><br/><span class="grey">This sentence could replace an accusative sentence, such as “She broke the bowl!”. Use of the passive voice may also put the emphasis where it is most needed: </span></p><p><span class="green">Correct: It is thought that Shakespeare may have been a group of writers rather than a single author. </span></p>" grammarpoint="Passive voice used where active is more appropriate" name="" sentence="It has endured the Great Fire of 1901, the fire destroyed most the urban areas of Jacksonville but due to cooperation and quick response only 7 deaths were reported."></span><span class="passivevoice">were reported</span></span><span class="punctuation">.</span></span></span></div></span> <div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><span class="punctuation" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="punctuation" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><span caption="Review this sentence for commas after introductory phrases." critical="true" description="<p>The introductory phrase “<b>During the 20th century</b>” may require a comma after it.</p> <p>An introductory phrase is like a clause, but it does not have its own subject and verb; it relies on the subject and verb in the main clause. Unless the phrase is very short (less than 5 words) and begins with a preposition ("to", "for", "at", etc.), there should be a comma between the introductory phrase and the main clause.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Fighting against reason Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="grey">The introductory phrase “fighting against reason” requires a comma after “reason”.</span></p> <p><span class="green">Correct: By flashlight we made our way along the path.</span><br/> <span class="grey">Because the introductory phrase “by flashlight” is short <b>and</b> begins with a preposition, a comma is not required.</span> </p> " grammarpoint="Comma-mark missing where expected." name="Punctuation/MissingComma/IntroductoryPhrase/SpecificWithPP" patterndate="1273146767000" sentence="During the 20th century a major part of the City of Jacksonville's growth came from the establishment of Naval Air Facilities." shortdescription="<p>The introductory phrase “<b>During the 20th century</b>” may require a comma after it.</p> <p><span class="red">Incorrect: Fighting against reason Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: Fighting against reason, Martha decided to pull an all-nighter in hopes of passing the exam.</span><br/> <span class="green">Correct: By flashlight we made our way along the path.</span></p> ">During the 20th century</span><span class="modif">,</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">a</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for vague words" category="Vocabulary" context="century a [major] part|NN DT [JJ] NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="The word major is generic and can be overused. Consider using one of the following suggested replacements instead. Review the definitions of suggested words and select the replacement that fits the context." name="" replacements="considerable,vital,crucial,substantial,significant" sentence="During the 20th century a major part of the City of Jacksonville's growth came from the establishment of Naval Air Facilities." wiki="considerable,vital,crucial,substantial,significant"></span><span class="modif">substantial</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">part of the City of Jacksonville’s</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="'s [growth] came|POS [NN] VBD|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="success" sentence="During the 20th century a major part of the City of Jacksonville's growth came from the establishment of Naval Air Facilities." wiki="success"></span><span class="wordbooster">growth</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">came from the establishment of Naval Air Facilities. Now, it has three</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Review this sentence for vague words" category="Vocabulary" context="three [major] military|CD [JJ] JJ|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="The word major is generic and can be overused. Consider using one of the following suggested replacements instead. Review the definitions of suggested words and select the replacement that fits the context." name="" replacements="principal,main,key,star,crucial" sentence="Now, it has three major military ports." wiki="principal,main,key,star,crucial"></span><span class="modif">principal</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">military ports. It hosts many types of naval craft,</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="[particularly] the Aircraft|[RB] DT NNP|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="especially,well" sentence="It hosts many types of naval craft, particularly the Aircraft Carrier USS John F. Kennedy, until 2007." wiki="especially,well"></span><span class="wordbooster">particularly</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">the Aircraft Carrier USS John F. Kennedy, until 2007. It also has a</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> <span caption="Synonyms" context="has a [bustling] international airport|VBZ DT [JJ] JJ NN|GreedyStrategy.2" critical="true" description="Consider using one of the following suggested synonyms." name="" replacements="busy,lively" sentence="It also has a bustling international airport." wiki="busy,lively"></span><span class="wordbooster">bustling</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">international airport.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><br />
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