Many of the errors were punctuation problems. There were disagreement problems, dangling modifiers and usage problems. Changes are in bold.
1. "That is a reckless charge," Bruggere said, defending himself against Smith's accusation.
3. Bruggere said, "You need to respond with the truth if you're going to respond."
4. Both candidates are millionaires. Bruggere is the founder of the software company Mentor Graphics, and Smith runs his family's frozen-food business.
5. Smith emphasized his experience as Senate president and Bruggere's lack of public service, and Bruggere focused on their political differences.
6. Each student in J203 had written a one-page outline of the final feature assignment.
7. The distinctive blare of a television commercial stands out against the normal patter of classroom noise in the corridors of Roosevelt School.
8. "Politicians often dance around issues," Jim said, "but only the very best can do the macarena."(OK)
9. Taco Time, which has signed marketing agreements with the University of Oregon, Willamette University and several other schools in the Northwest, is trying to persuade college students to become loyal to its brand of fast food.
10. The worst thing you could do is forget that the rest of the questions are on the back of this page.
12. The professor told Jasper, an Honors College applicant, that high-quality research and critical thinking were expected in the program.
13. For example, informative fliers and pamphlets should be posted in areas of the campus where students congregate.
14. After she won the Koussevitzky Conducting Prize in 1989, Marin Alsop's status as one of America's finest young conductors was secured.
15. "I don't think it's a question of belief; they believe in what they're doing," Mike Bellotti said. "The problem is we're not getting it done."
17. She doesn't like to admit it, but she has been an admirer of the Kennedys since she was 13.
18. He was working at the Oregon Coast Aquarium on the day that Keiko, the star of the movie "Free Willy," was flown from Mexico City to Oregon in a United Parcel Service cargo jet.
19. If residents want to know which toxic chemicals are in their air and water, they should vote for the ballot measure.
20. Jeremy is Mr. Aggressive in three sports. He enjoys smashing a tennis serve past his opponent, driving through defenders to reach the basket and blasting a soccer ball through a goalie's outstretched arms.