negatives

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

"The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions."

"The electrolysis of saltwater in the science lab demonstrated how electricity can break down a substance into its elements. "

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

"The students are developing their reading skills in their English class. "

"The improvements in the student's math skills were noticeable after the extra tutoring sessions. "

"Firstly,… Secondly,… Ultimately,…"

"The bug spray was ineffective; the mosquitoes were still biting us. "

"The teacher's instructions, (which were quite detailed), helped the students understand the project better. "

"The school's prohibition against cell phone use during class was strictly enforced. "

"The muscle contraction during exercise resulted in a temporary reduction in the size of the arm. "

"The student withheld the textbook from the library, refusing to return it. "