Focus on Writing Practice 18-5 In each of the following sentences, [write down each verb on a separate sheet of paper). Remember that a verb can be an action verb or a linking verb. Example: Airplane pilots and investment bankers use checklists. (Verb: use] 1. In The Checklist Manifesto, surgeon Atul Gawande argues for using checklists in operating rooms. 2. Gawande reminds readers of the complexity of modern medicine 3. Currently, there are 6,000 drugs and 4,000 medical and surgical procedures. 4. Each year, the number of drugs and procedures increases. 5. As a result, even knowledgeable and highly trained surgeons make mistakes. 6. For some types of patients, the error rate is very high. 7. For example, doctors deliver inappropriate care to 40 percent of patients with coronary artery disease. 8. Luckily, checklists make a big difference for these and other patients. 9. In fact, checklists reduce complications by more than one-third. 10. It is hard to imagine an argument against such a simple and effective tool