We wrap up our sentence structure review with a final suggestion and a chance to win free access to one of our online courses.

• Ambiguous or incomplete comparisons 
• Mixed metaphors (using two or more implied comparisons together that don't belong together)
• Illogical shifts (derailing of the train of thought)

Quick Practice / Contest
Directions: Identify the type of logic error in each of the following sentences, then rewrite the sentences so that they are clear and logical. The first person to submit the correct responses by e-mail to the editor@uliveandlearn.com will receive free access to our Business Grammar Program (a $99 value).

1. Almost all the bags lost by the airlines do turn up within 24 hours and will be returned to you.
    
2. These reports are clearer than last month.
    
3. My boss hates visitors as much as her husband.
    
4. The need for an incentive program for safe workers and a new awareness of proper lifting procedures will greatly cut your insurance costs.
    
5. Bob is usually very persuasive, but he can't get to first base with ABC's management. They're not willing to roll with the punches any longer.