Each of the following sentences has a total of three errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization, usage, or spelling. On a separate sheet, write a correct version. Avoid adding new phrases, starting new sentences, or rewriting in your own words.
Example: To succede as a knowledge worker in todays digital workplace you need highly developed communication skills.
1. Companys are looking for individuals with strong writing and grammer skills, because much time is spent communicating.
2. Permenant employees can expect to spend at least fifty percent of there time processing documents.
3. One organization paid three thousand dollars each for twelve employees to attend a one week workshop in communication training.
4. Although it cost four hundred dollars, my BlackBerry allow my manager and I to stay in touch through e-mail.
5. If you work in a office with open cubicles it's rude to listen to Web radio, streaming audio, or other multimedia, without headphones.
6. Bad news is genrally disappointing, however the negative feelings can be reduced.
7. On June 1st our company President revealed a four million dollar drop in profits, which was bad news for everyone.
8. Most of us prefer to be let down gently, when we're being refused something, that is why the reasons before refusal pattern is effective.
9. If I was you I would begin the bad-news message with a complement, not a blunt rejection.
10. Because of rising health costs our Director of Human Resources announced an increase in everyones contribution.