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While there have been many unforgettable leaders whose abilities seem so natural to them, people must not forget that these abilities can be learned and honed over time.
However, anyone can be a strong leader as long as determination, open-mindedness, and optimism are learned and developed.
Many people believe that leaders are born, not made.

Being open-minded is another quality to learn if one wants to be an effective leader.
Determination can be learned everyday by having both small goals, such as learning how to use the Internet, and bigger goals, like earning a bachelor?s degree.
Simply put, a positive outlook can be contagious, and a leader who exhibits this trait will inspire others in various contexts: the workplace, school, or the larger community.

While there have been many unforgettable leaders whose abilities seem so natural to them, people must not forget that these abilities can be learned and honed over time.
A leader who thoughtfully considers different points of view can help bridge divides and solve problems efficiently.
First, determination is the key to becoming a strong leader.

Simply put, a positive outlook can be contagious, and a leader who exhibits this trait will inspire others in various contexts: the workplace, school, or the larger community.
A leader who thoughtfully considers different points of view can help bridge divides and solve problems efficiently.
Determination can be learned every day by having both small goals, such as learning how to use the Internet, and bigger goals, like earning a bachelor?s degree.

A person who surrounds himself or herself with new ideas and perspectives can certainly learn to be a more open and fair leader.
Furthermore, optimism provides the foundation for good leadership.
While there have been many unforgettable leaders whose abilities seem so natural to them, people must not forget that these abilities can be learned and honed over time.

Many eighteen-year-olds prefer to attend a local or in-state school instead of moving away from home.
Although it is common for eighteen-year-olds to move away to go to college, many prefer to attend a local or in-state school to save money on tuition and to have a ready-made support system.
Although it is common for eighteen-year-olds to move away from home to go to college, many prefer to attend a local or in-state school.

Recently, more companies are offering an on-site gym and daycare center for their employees.
Companies that offer an on-site gym and daycare center to their employees are good places to work.
Big companies should provide an on-site gym and daycare center to boost their employees? morale and increase productivity.

The figure in Edvard Munch’s painting, The Scream, has been made into a popular and scary Halloween costume.
In his famous painting, The Scream, Edvard Munch?s use of brush stroke, color, and perspective arouse feelings of anxiety and despair in the viewer.
Edvard Munch?s painting, The Scream, is the one of the most interesting and famous artworks of all time.

?Cyberbullying? can cause irreparable harm to victims; therefore, adolescents who are caught committing this offense should be expelled from school and be required to attend counseling.
?Cyberbullying? is a type of online harassment that is becoming more dangerous and prevalent among adolescents.
?Cyberbullying? is a type of online harassment that is becoming more dangerous and prevalent among adolescents, and it needs to be stopped.

Automobile emissions cause global warming and hurt the environment.
This paper will argue that American automakers should develop at least one ?green? vehicle each year.
To provide more car-buying options, to promote environmental health, and to be viable competitors with foreign car companies, American automakers should be required to develop at least one ?green? vehicle each year.

If anyone has a question about the new policy, refer him or her to Human Resources.
If anyone has a question about the new policy, refer them to Human Resources.
If anyone has a question about the new policy, have them refer it to Human Resources.

Nobody wanted to lose their place in line for the sold-out concert.
Nobody wanted to lose his or her place in line for the sold-out concert.
Nobody wanted to lose its place in line for the sold-out concert.

Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion about the new security system.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion about the new security system.
Everyone is entitled to your own opinion about the new security system.

Every mother at the meeting showed up with their completed membership form and dues.
Every mother at the meeting showed up with her completed membership form and dues.
All mothers at the meeting showed up with her completed membership form and dues.

Her and me arrived at the airport on time.
I and her arrived at the airport on time.
She and I arrived at the airport on time.

The neighbors welcomed my family and me with a backyard picnic.
The neighbors welcomed me and my family with a backyard picnic.
The neighbors welcomed my family and I with a backyard picnic.

Ben plans to play basketball every Saturday with Jeff and I.
Ben plans to play basketball every Saturday with Jeff and me.
Ben plans to play basketball every Saturday with I and Jeff.

The team are practicing for the opening game of the baseball season.
The team is practicing for the opening game of the baseball season.
The team were practicing for the opening game of the baseball season.

The Pillars of the Earth was one of the must-read books on Oprah?s list in 2007.
The Pillars of the Earth were one of the must-read books on Oprah?s list in 2007.
The Pillars of the Earth are one of the must-read books on Oprah?s list in 2007.

There is many books required for the advanced communications class.
There was many books required for the advanced communications class.
There are many books required for the advanced communications class.

My family loves to play Scrabble every Friday night.
My family love to play Scrabble every Friday night.
My families loves to play Scrabble every Friday night.

One of my friends are a doctor and lieutenant commander in the Navy.
One of my friends were a doctor and lieutenant commander in the Navy.
One of my friends is a doctor and lieutenant commander in the Navy.

The 2008 Olympics was held in Beijing, China.
The 2008 Olympics were held in Beijing, China.
The 2008 Olympics are held in Beijing, China.

Everyone, except for the guest of honor, was late for the surprise party.
Everyone, except for the guest of honor, were late for the surprise party.
Everyone, except for the guest of honor, are late for the surprise party.

Yvette knew that she got the job because, she was introduced to the district manager as soon as the interview ended.
Yvette knew that she got the job, because she was introduced to the district manager as soon as the interview ended.
Yvette knew that she got the job, because, she was introduced to the district manager as soon as the interview ended.
Yvette knew that she got the job because she was introduced to the district manager as soon as the interview ended.

Nick has never traveled outside the United States, nor has he traveled outside his home state.
Nick has never traveled outside the United States nor has he traveled outside his home state.
Nick has never traveled outside the United States, nor, has he traveled outside his home state.
Nick has never traveled outside the United States nor, has he traveled outside his home state.

Although The Sopranos was the most popular television show, on HBO I have never seen a single episode.
Although The Sopranos was the most popular television show on HBO, I have never seen a single episode.
Although, The Sopranos was the most popular show on HBO I have never seen a single episode.
Although The Sopranos, was the most popular show on HBO, I have never seen a single episode.

In Latin America, the Day of the Dead, is a tradition that is celebrated on the first and second day of November.
In Latin America the Day of the Dead, is a tradition that is celebrated on the first and second day of November.
In Latin America, the Day of the Dead is a tradition that is celebrated on the first, and second day of November.
In Latin America, the Day of the Dead is a tradition that is celebrated on the first and second day of November.

The long cold, and bitter Midwest winters often cause delayed or cancelled flights.
The long, cold, and bitter Midwest winters often cause delayed or cancelled flights.
The long, cold, and bitter, Midwest winters often cause delayed or cancelled flights.
The long, cold, and bitter Midwest winters, often cause delayed or cancelled flights.

San Francisco was too expensive, so, Felicia decided to live in the East Bay.
San Francisco was too expensive so Felicia decided to live in the East Bay.
San Francisco was too expensive, so Felicia decided to live in the East Bay.
San Francisco was too expensive so, Felicia decided to live in the East Bay.

Cast members from the popular television series, Heroes, appeared at the Comic-Con one year in San Diego.
Cast members from the popular television series Heroes appeared at the Comic-Con one year in San Diego.
Cast members from the popular television series Heroes, appeared at the Comic-Con one year in San Diego.
Cast members, from the popular television series Heroes, appeared at the Comic-Con one year in San Diego.

For our bosses birthday, we gave her a gift certificate to her favorite spa.
For our bosses? birthday, we gave her a gift certificate to her favorite spa.
For our boss?es birthday, we gave her a gift certificate to her favorite spa.
For our boss?s birthday, we gave her a gift certificate to her favorite spa.

New York Citys public transit is an intricate system of subways and trains?It is one of the best in the country.
New York Citys? public transit is an intricate system of subways and trains; it is one of the best in the country.
New York City?s public transit is an intricate system of subways and trains; it is one of the best in the country.
New York City?s public transit is an intricate system of subways and trains?it is one of the best in the country.

To save money we stayed at a relative?s house during our two-week vacation in New Orleans.
To save money, we stayed at a relatives? house during our two?week vacation in New Orleans.
To save money, we stayed at a relatives house during our two week vacation in New Orleans.
To save money, we stayed at a relative?s house during our two-week vacation in New Orleans.

Uncle Ray is talented at many things. Juggling oranges, knitting blankets, and playing tennis.
Uncle Ray is talented at many things: juggling oranges; knitting blankets; and playing tennis.
Uncle Ray is talented at many things: juggling oranges, knitting blankets, and playing tennis.
Uncle Ray is talented at many things?juggling oranges; knitting blankets; playing tennis.

All of my sisters?Elaine, Diana, and Claire?are full-time professors.
All of my sisters: Elaine, Diana, and Claire are full-time professors.
All of my sisters, Elaine, Diana, and Claire, are full-time professors.
All of my sisters – Elaine, Diana, Claire – are full?time professors.

The men?s restroom on the first floor was closed for repair.
The mens restroom on the first floor was closed for repair.
The mens restroom on the first floor was closed, for repair.
The mens? restroom on the first floor was closed for repair.