Do not model advertising slogans in your business writing. Some
of the slogans may contain improper grammar.


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Correct the following:

1. Got milk? (National Milk Processor Board)
2. You've Got Mail! (AOL)
3. Where You At? (Boost Mobile)

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Quote of the week:

Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's
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Vocabulary word of the week:

Circuitous (adj.): not being forthright or direct in language or
action. Example: When I asked my boss why I hadn't received a
raise, she gave me a circuitous response.

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Answers:
1. Do you have milk? or Do you drink milk?
2. You have mail.
3. Where are you?

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