IN: Write the next sentence in this paragraph:
How to tell your parents about your long distance boyfriend
Think about what you want from your conversation with them.
Perhaps you want their approval, or maybe you need their advice on relationships in general. Considering this ahead of time will make it easier to communicate with them.
OPTIONS:
- Sit down and talk with your parents about different opinions you have about relationship matters. This will help you come to a strategy for talking with them.
- Be candid about your perspective to hear about their input. If you notice that they're just not listening to your perspective, let them know.
- Recognize your feelings and include them in the this conversation. For example, " mom/dad, i met this wonderful person who i want to tell you about.
- If you need your parents approval, find a means to communicate openly with them, and discuss your reasons with them. Ask them: " dad, i have a really new boyfriend and i'd like to know more about his personality.

OUT: Recognize your feelings and include them in the this conversation. For example, " mom/dad, i met this wonderful person who i want to tell you about.

IN: Write the next sentence in this paragraph:
How to dig a volleyball
Study the opposing hitter (s).
Watch him/her in warmups before the game even starts, if you can. Watch his/her hitting motion on spikes and take note of any tendencies that might give you a split-second advantage in knowing where a spike is headed.
OPTIONS:
- Run, rather than using your feet to propel yourself. Don't just grab onto your racket (or a bat if this is the case); try to swing your racket away from you and away from all the other players and potential defenders.
- Keep an eye out for " tells. " does he strongly favor spiking to his left? Does she exaggerate her backswing when faking a spike? Watch the hitter's motion as you prepare to dig.
- If you're a sniper, observe how the opposing players are moving, back foot straight, positioned toward the net. This is the most important thing to consider about the team here, if you get a chance to penetrate the nets-chances are, they'll hit and run.
- Determine how you can hook your ball into the opposite side of the net. Footwork is crucial in basketball so get creative! Sometimes you should grab your ball in one hand and your arm in another.

OUT: Keep an eye out for " tells. " does he strongly favor spiking to his left? Does she exaggerate her backswing when faking a spike? Watch the hitter's motion as you prepare to dig.

IN: Write the next sentence in this paragraph:
How to choose holiday gifts for friends and family
Decide who will receive gifts.
Decide how much you will spend.
Check that your expectations are realistic.
OPTIONS:
- Don't load up on ice cream when it comes to gifts. Try to aim for $500 an item, or $150 extra for a christmas gift.
- Everyone has different expectations when planning holiday presents. A few popular ones are your cousins, warm regards, easter bunny, snow angels, etc.
- It is your holiday and people would rather you spent your money on enjoying it. Read the brochures and guide books and try to get some ideas of what you might want to purchase.
- Depends on who has the majority of the gifts this year. Make sure it is okay to divide the gifts according to need, quantity, political opinion, etc.

OUT:
It is your holiday and people would rather you spent your money on enjoying it. Read the brochures and guide books and try to get some ideas of what you might want to purchase.