Correct any nonstandard English in the following sentences by rewriting the sentences.

1. Tom was suppose to buy a gallon of milk on his way home, but he forgot.
2. You tried real hard to stop me from buying those expensive boots.
3. Every song on my new CD is dope.
4. We’re going to McDonald’s to hang out after the game.
5. I be thinkin’ that I am getting sick.


1. suppose to––supposed to;
2. real––really;
3. dope––great;
4. hang out—get together;
5. be thinkin’––am thinking

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