Common English Mistakes – Error Correction Exercise 3A (Advanced)
Below are 20 common English mistakes that advanced students make. Correct the errors in each sentence and then see the answers and explanations below.
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Correct the Mistakes
1. She recommended me that I take a few days off from work.
2. I tried to explain him the problem, but he had difficulty understanding me.
3. I don’t know why you didn’t go. If I were you, I should have gone.
4. Kate claims that if she got an MBA after finishing her bachelor’s degree, she might have been considered for the position.
5. Kevin says he stopped to travel internationally because of his family.
6. We regret informing you that your application has been denied.
7. The interview was broadcasted live over the internet.
8. I’m so glad that he spoke in my behalf because I felt awful that I couldn’t make it to the event.
9. At first I studied engineering in college, but I ended getting a marketing degree.
10. It was a frustrating situation because we were uncapable of helping.
11. When the check came, I tried to pay but John told me to put away my wallet and insisted that he paid for dinner.
12. They had managed a few crisises in the past, so they were able to handle this situation fairly well.
13. If you would’ve told me, I would have given you my honest advice.
14. The four participants discussed it between themselves.
15. We thought we were going to expand this year, but we actually have less people now than we did two years ago.
16. She’s trying to concentrate herself on finishing her degree.
17. Unfortunately, the species has gotten extinct due to human activity.
18. I’m a little afraid to do this by my own.
19. He told me that he had never been in that restaurant before.
20. Never before I had seen something quite like that.
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The correct answer to any of our sentence correction questions will have all of the following 4 characteristics: 1. No grammatical mistakes 2. Correct sentence structure 3. No diction errors 4. No changes to the sentence’s intended meaning Also, it is important to note that we did not state that the correct answer is always the most concise one. While this often is the case, it does not always hold true. You may find that you need to resist the temptation to always select the shortest answer choice. If you’ve read the underscored text, you already know what it says. Keep in mind, however, that we are not saying to ignore choice A entirely. It will be correct approximately one fifth of the time. That said, we do recommend that you resist the temptation to overanalyze these questions or to assume that there is always a re-written answer choice that is better than the underlined segment presented in the question. Look out for multiple errors. A sentence might contain more than one error. A common fallacy that test-takers fall into is to find one error and then quickly choose the answer that corrects that mistake, without considering whether there are other errors in the sentence that an alternative answer choice might also address. The correct answer must correct all of the errors in the underlined text. Employ process of elimination wherever possible. The easiest way to use process of elimination in sentence correction questions is simply to eliminate any answer choices that are themselves grammatically incorrect. You can also eliminate any choices that alter the intended meaning of the sentence. If you are still unsure about how to answer a question even after narrowing your choices down to two, you will fare better by selecting the more concise of the remaining answer choices, provided that it does not use the passive voice. Do not worry about spelling or capitalization errors. The test writers do not test for these 2 errors. When in doubt, look for subtle differences among the different answer choices. Examining how answer choices differ from one another can also be a good way to determine what errors might be present in the underlined text. This technique can also help you fight the tendency to read so carefully for meaning that you overlook grammatical mistakes. Read the entire sentence a second time, inserting your selected answer choice. We have found this to be a very powerful tip for dealing with sentence correction questions. It can keep you from making careless mistakes that would harm your GMAT score. Trust your ears. If you become stuck, ‘say’ the choices in your head and then select the passage that sounds best to your ears. Most test takers, particularly native English speakers, have internalized many more grammar rules than they can explicitly identify.
Below you’ll find our complete list of sentence correction worksheets. In this section, students practice identifying/correcting errors in sentences by rewriting them.
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Upper Intermediate — error correction
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He Said I Told Him To Say It
Answer Sheet
Error correction sheet which concentrates on how «say» and «tell» are used differently.
Error Correction Upper Intermediate Syllabus
Answer Sheet
Reviews most of the language learnt at this upper intermediate level.
Third Conditional Error Correction
Answer Sheet
Students find the errors in these sentences with third conditional sentences.
Error Correction — Conditionals
Answer Sheet
Reviews most of the language learnt at this upper intermediate level.
Advanced Comparative & Superlative Error Correction Worksheet
Answer Sheet
Error correction worksheet which focuses on advanced comparative and superlative structures.
Future Continuous Error Correction Worksheet
Answer Sheet
Error correction worksheet which focuses on the Future Continuous.
Letter Correction — Modal Verbs
Answer Sheet
An e-mail from one friend to another contains several errors in modal verb use.
Hyphen Use Error Correction Worksheet
Answer Sheet
An error correction worksheet focusing on the correct use of the hyphen.
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Future Tenses Error Correction Worksheet
Answer Sheet
A mix of future tenses in this error correction worksheet.
Present Perfect Continuous & Past Perfect Continuous
Answer Sheet
Students tackle this error correction worksheet that practices use of present perfect continuous and past perfect continuous tenses.
‘Used To’ / ‘Be Used To’ Error Correction
Answer Sheet
Students find the errors in these sentences with different forms of ‘used to’.
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C1 Advanced Error Correction Exercises 6
See if you can correct these mistakes (the solutions are below)
Mistakes
-I studied Spain for 5 years in high school
I did many trips in Spain
My sister came back from 2 months trip in Spain
She study social sciences
She go in Florence
In order to degree she has to do a stage
I take another degree in 2010
All people ask for him my degree
First I attend an internship
12 different country
We are a company that work with bank and insurance
All our employee are infomatic engineer
Solutions
I studied Spanish for 5 years in high school
I have been on many trips to Spain
My sister came back from a 2-month trip to Spain
She stud ies social sciences
She go es to Florence
In order to graduate she has to do a n internship
I finished another degree in 2010
Everyone ask s him about my degree
First I attend ed an internship
12 different countr ies
We are a company that work s with bank s and insurance companies
All our employee s are computer engineer s
Mistakes
You have to know well the language
We don’t feel us sure in the house anymore after the robbery
I don’t know if I improved myself
When I was listening to Miguel who spoken Italian
Solutions
You have to know the language well
To know something/somebody well
We don’t feel safe in the house anymore
I don’t know if I have improved my English
When I was listening to Miguel who was speaking Italian
Mistakes
You have to look into the computer
He don’t like any kind of the work
Most of time he spends by visiting the people who needs help
The honey don’t have problems with cold or warm
Solutions
You have to look at the computer
He doesn’t like any kind of work
Most of his/the time he spends visiting the people who need help
The honey doesn’t have problems with the cold or warm
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C1 Advanced Error Correction Exercises 12
See if you can correct these mistakes (the solutions are below)
Mistakes
If you meet a lot of people into the supermarkets
It break your equilibrium
If your body is healthy it win the fight against bacteria
Bacteria that can kill you into a few days
The prove is that the most contaminated areas
When I went here in 1977
at 11 o’clock in the night
Solutions
If you meet a lot of people in the supermarkets
It breaks your equilibrium
If your body is healthy it wins the fight against bacteria
Bacteria that can kill you in a few days
The proof is that the most contaminated areas
When I came here in 1977
at 11 o’clock at night
Mistakes
Not great than 15 degrees
She have already spoken German language with relatives
If she comes from the nature where everyone speaks English
The medical advisor said us
I had been to Germany in 2010
Moscow is clean city
Today I wake up not so early
Today it was first time when we play such games
Solutions
Not great er than 15 degrees
She ha s already spoken German with her relatives
If she comes from an English speaking environment
The medical advisor said to us/ told us
I was / went to Germany in 2010
Moscow is a clean city
Today I didn’t wake up so early as usual
On the weekend / on weekends
Today it was the first time when we play ed such games
Mistakes
If I live a month in France
She is by far away from.
It was a lot of time ago
My friend has living in London for 20 years
We have to decide what to do during our travel to Belgium
She will say something on me
We are used to be very very attentive in the past
Into a language there are a lot of things
She will have care of our cats
We call that days .
Solutions
If I live d for a month in France
she is far away from.
it was a long time ago
My friend has been living in London for 20 years
We have to decide what to do during our trip to Belgium
She will say something about me
We used to be very very attentive in the past
In a language there are a lot of things
She will take care of our cats
We call those days .
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The following sentences contain errors (missing or excess words, spelling mistakes…). There may be several mistakes in some sentences. Correct them!
Exercise 5
Example:
- Tom is best student in the class. → Tom is the best student in the class.
- There is some books on the table. → There is are some books on the table.
EXERCICE
- He swimmed across the lake. →
- I don’t have no money. →
- What you can do in Thailand? →
- I could to go to the library tomorrow. →
- Do you want that I make breakfast? →
- I’m thinking to buy a new car. →
- Our house is near to the beach. →
- It was more then enough →
- This exercise is more easy than the others. →
- That’s what he told to me… →
ANSWERS
- He swimmed across the lake. → He swam across the lake.
- I don’t have no money. → I don’t have any money.
- What you can do in Thailand? → What can you do in Thailand?
- I could to go to the library tomorrow. → I could go to the library tomorrow.
- Do you want that I make breakfast? → Do you want me to make breakfast?
- I’m thinking to buy a new car. → I’m thinking of buying a new car / I’m thinking about buying a new car.
- Our house is near to the beach. → Our house is near the beach / Our house is close to the beach.
- It was more then enough. → It was more than enough.
- This exercise is more easy than the others. → This exercise is easier than the others.
- That’s what he told to me… → That’s what he told me…
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Below are 20 common English mistakes that advanced students make. Correct the errors in each sentence and then see the answers and explanations below.
For more advanced grammar, see this advanced English grammar test.
For more error correction exercises, see:
Exercise 1 (beginner)
Exercise 2A (intermediate)
Exercise 2B (intermediate)
Exercise 2C (intermediate)
Common Mistakes in Emails
Common Mistakes in Emails 2
Error Correction for Spanish Speakers
Correct the Mistakes
1. She recommended me that I take a few days off from work.
2. I tried to explain him the problem, but he had difficulty understanding me.
3. I don’t know why you didn’t go. If I were you, I should have gone.
4. Kate claims that if she got an MBA after finishing her bachelor’s degree, she might have been considered for the position.
5. Kevin says he stopped to travel internationally because of his family.
6. We regret informing you that your application has been denied.
7. The interview was broadcasted live over the internet.
8. I’m so glad that he spoke in my behalf because I felt awful that I couldn’t make it to the event.
9. At first I studied engineering in college, but I ended getting a marketing degree.
10. It was a frustrating situation because we were uncapable of helping.
11. When the check came, I tried to pay but John told me to put away my wallet and insisted that he paid for dinner.
12. They had managed a few crisises in the past, so they were able to handle this situation fairly well.
13. If you would’ve told me, I would have given you my honest advice.
14. The four participants discussed it between themselves.
15. We thought we were going to expand this year, but we actually have less people now than we did two years ago.
16. She’s trying to concentrate herself on finishing her degree.
17. Unfortunately, the species has gotten extinct due to human activity.
18. I’m a little afraid to do this by my own.
19. He told me that he had never been in that restaurant before.
20. Never before I had seen something quite like that.
Answers..
See if you can correct these mistakes (the solutions are below)
Mistakes
If you meet a lot of people into the supermarkets
It break your equilibrium
If your body is healthy it win the fight against bacteria
Bacteria that can kill you into a few days
The prove is that the most contaminated areas
When I went here in 1977
at 11 o’clock in the night
Solutions
If you meet a lot of people in the supermarkets
It breaks your equilibrium
If your body is healthy it wins the fight against bacteria
Bacteria that can kill you in a few days
The proof is that the most contaminated areas
When I came here in 1977
at 11 o’clock at night
Mistakes
Not great than 15 degrees
She have already spoken German language with relatives
If she comes from the nature where everyone speaks English
The medical advisor said us
I had been to Germany in 2010
Moscow is clean city
Today I wake up not so early
On weekend
Today it was first time when we play such games
Solutions
Not greater than 15 degrees
She has already spoken German with her relatives
If she comes from an English speaking environment
The medical advisor said to us/told us
I was / went to Germany in 2010
Moscow is a clean city
Today I didn’t wake up so early as usual
On the weekend / on weekends
Today it was the first time when we played such games
Mistakes
If I live a month in France
She is by far away from…
It was a lot of time ago
My friend has living in London for 20 years
We have to decide what to do during our travel to Belgium
She will say something on me
We are used to be very very attentive in the past
Into a language there are a lot of things
She will have care of our cats
We call that days …
Solutions
If I lived for a month in France
she is far away from…
it was a long time ago
My friend has been living in London for 20 years
We have to decide what to do during our trip to Belgium
She will say something about me
We used to be very very attentive in the past
In a language there are a lot of things
She will take care of our cats
We call those days …
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The following text comes from a student’s essay. On each numbered line there is ONE error of grammar, word order, vocabulary or spelling. There are no punctuation mistakes. Find the mistake on each numbered line, UNDERLINE it and WRITE the correction in the space provided to the right of the text.
Take this quick English Error Correction quiz to find out!
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Question 1: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.
Cans of paints must be shaking to(A)/ mix the pigments with the medium (B)/ in which they are (C)/ suspended.(D)
Question 2: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.
The soonest parachutes were (A)/ made of canvas, but (B)/ later silk and nylon (C)/ were used.(D)
Question 3: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.
When vigorous exercise, muscles require a (A)/ much greater (B)/amount of oxygen than(C)/ when they are at rest. (D)
Question 4: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.
A person must be at(A)/ least 30 years(B)/ age in order to(C)/ serve as a senator(D)
Question 5: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.
Moulds grow on bread, fruit, paper and(A)/ much(B)/ other substance(C) / used.(D)
Question 6: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.
Premchand gathered material for(A)/ him novels (B)/ from(C) / different places.(D)
Question 7: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.
Rabbits have powerful(A)/ rear legs that enable(B)/ it to leap long(C)/ distances.(D)
Question 8: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.
The most important period of physical(A)/ growth in humans(B)/ occurred during(C)/ their first two years.(D)
Question 9: Indicate incorrect part in the sentence:
We have received no complain about the inferior quality of the goods.
(A) have received
(B) no complain
(C) the inferior quality
(D) of the goods
View Answer
(B) no complain
Explanation
No complaint/s
Question 10: Read the following sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or Idiomatic error it. The error is in one part of the sentence. The alphabet representing that part is the answer.
Of the two principles(A)/ he put forward, the last one(B)/ was more(C)/ difficult to understand(D).
Explanation
the second one
Question 11: Find out which part of a sentence has an error.
Miss Rama Devi has(A)/two elephants, ten horses(B)/and as much as fifty cars. (C)/No error(D).
Question 12: Find out if there is any error:
Some men are born great(A)/some achieve greatness(B)/ and some had greatness thrust on them(C)/No error(D)
Explanation
“have” instead of “had”
Question 13: Find out which part of the sentence has an error.
This candidate lacks(A)/an experience (B)/otherwise he is well qualified. (C)/No error(D)
Explanation
use “but” in place of “otherwise”
Question 14: Find out the error part of the following sentence:
In the last week(A)/I told him to come(B)/in time but he still(C)/comes late everyday.(D)
Explanation
“on time” instead of “in time” and also “still” is not necessary
Question 15: Find out the error part of the following sentence :
We were very much(A)/carefully in our approach(B)/and hence we would(C)/complete the complicated task.(D)
Explanation
use “careful” in place of “carefully”
Question 16: Find out the error part of the following sentence:
In spite of toiling (A)/ very hardly he (B)/ realized that he had(C)/ not earned anything substantial. (D)
Explanation
use “very hard” in place of “very hardly”
Question 17: Find out which part of the sentence has an error.
A. They have/ B. placed order/C. for books/ D. no error.
Explanation
use “an order” in place of “order”
Question 18: Find out the error part of the following sentence:
You scooter would not (A)/ have given you so much trouble (B)/ if you had (C)/ maintained it proper.(D).
Explanation
use “properly” in place of “order”
Question 19: Find out which part of the sentence has an error.
A. They walked/ B. besides each other/C. in silence/ D. no error
Explanation
use “beside” in place of “besides”
Question 20: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:
Ram did not like (A)/leaving his old grandparents alone in the house (B)/ but he had no alternative (C)/ as he has to go out to work (D)/ No error (E).
Explanation
use “had” in place of “has”
Question 21: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:
If you had (A) / Studied well (B) / you would have (C) / get more marks (D) / No error (E).
Explanation
use “got” in place of “get”
Question 22: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:
There are a lot of students (A) / in the class (B) / but Jim is one of the best (C) / students in the class (D) / No error (E).
Question 23: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:
Due to me being a newcomer A/ I was unable to get a house B/ suitable for my wife and me. C/ No error D/
Explanation
use “my” in place of “me”
Question 24: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:
We shall(A)/ go out(B)/ if it does not rains. (C)/ No Error. (D)
Explanation
use “rain” in place of “rains”
Question 25: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:
You can get A/ all the informations you want B/ in this book C/ No error D/
Explanation
use “information” in place of “informations”
Question 26: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:
The interviewer asked the candidate A/ to what district B/ he came from C/ No error D/
Explanation
use “which” in place of “what”
Question 27: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:
The Cabinet Ministers and the Prime Minister A/ was at the airport B/ to receive the foreign dignitary C/ No error D/
Explanation
use “were” in place of “was”
Question 28: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:
On his attitude A/ it seems that what he wants B/ is that the decision making power C/ should rest with him D/ No error E/
Explanation
use “from his attitude” in place of ” On his attitude”
Question 29: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:
Mr. Smith was accused for murder A/ but the court found him not guilty B/ and acquitted him C/ No error D/
Explanation
use “accused of” in place of ” accused for”
Question 30: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:
Mohan could not A/ go to the picnic B/ for his mother C/ was not well. D/ No error E/
Question 31: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:
Looking forward A/ to B/ meet you here. C/ No error D/
Explanation
use “meeting” in place of ” meet ”
Question 32: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:
I do not understand A/ why he is B/ so angry at me. C/ No error D/
Explanation
use “with” in place of “at”
Question 33: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:
He could not plan his strategy A/ until he knew B/ whom his opponents could be C/ No error D/
Explanation
use “who” in place of “whom”
EDITING EXERCISE – 41
The following passages have not been edited. There is an error in each line against which a numeral is given. Write the incorrect word and the correction in the space provided. Remember to underline the word that you have supplied.
| Incorrect | Correct | ||
| Exploring space mean to study | e.g. | mean | means |
| space to the sake of knowledge | (a) | …….. | …….. |
| in the largest interest of mankind. | (b) | …….. | …….. |
| Exploiting space mean using space | (c) | …….. | …….. |
| for commercial use. There aims | (d) | …….. | …….. |
| are quite difference. The former one | (e) | …….. | …….. |
| is to enhance knowledge but to satisfy | (f) | …….. | …….. |
| curiosity while the later is | (g) | …….. | …….. |
| to making money. | (h) | …….. | …….. |
| Incorrect | Correct | |
| (a) | to | for |
| (b) | largest | Larger |
| (c) | mean | means |
| (d) | There | Their |
| (e) | difference | different |
| (f) | but | and |
| (g) | later | latter |
| (h) | making | make |
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EDITING EXERCISE – 42
The following passages have not been edited. There is an error in each line against which a numeral is given. Write the incorrect word and the correction in the space provided. Remember to underline the word that you have supplied.
| Incorrect | Correct | ||
| In a kingdom of fools, both the | e.g. | a | the |
| king or the minister were foolish. | (a) | …….. | …….. |
| Under their rule peoples worked at | (b) | …….. | …….. |
| night and enjoy sleep at day time. | (c) | …….. | …….. |
| Once, the guru and his disciple | (d) | …….. | …….. |
| mean means came to this kingdom for fools. | (e) | …….. | …….. |
| The guru made down his mind to | (f) | …….. | …….. |
| leave it, because he thinks it was | (g) | …….. | …….. |
| danger to stay in that town. | (h) | …….. | …….. |
Answers–
| Incorrect | Correct | |
| (a) | or | and |
| (b) | peoples | people |
| (c) | enjoy | enjoyed |
| (d) | the | a |
| (e) | for | of |
| (f) | down | up |
| (g) | thinks | thought |
| (h) | danger | dangerous |
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EDITING EXERCISE – 43
The following passages have not been edited. There is an error in each line against which a numeral is given. Write the incorrect word and the correction in the space provided. Remember to underline the word that you have supplied.
| Incorrect | Correct | ||
| It is truth that parents are | e.g. | truth | true |
| more valueable then any other | (a) | …….. | …….. |
| things in the world for a child. | (b) | …….. | …….. |
| They are the more precious property. | (c) | …….. | …….. |
| A child depend upon them all the | (d) | …….. | …….. |
| He needs them at every steps | (e) | …….. | …….. |
| because they takes care of him. | (f) | …….. | |
| Under the care of their parents, | (g) | …….. | …….. |
| a child feel secure. | (h) | …….. | …….. |
Answers–
| Incorrect | Correct | |
| (a) | then | than |
| (b) | things | thing |
| (c) | more | most |
| (d) | depend | depends |
| (e) | steps | step |
| (f) | takes | take |
| (g) | their | his |
| (h) | feel | feels |
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EDITING EXERCISE – 44
The following passages have not been edited. There is an error in each line against which a numeral is given. Write the incorrect word and the correction in the space provided. Remember to underline the word that you have supplied.
| Incorrect | Correct | ||
| Freshly made tea is tasty but beneficial | e.g. | but | and |
| if some simple rules are observing. | (a) | …….. | …….. |
| It is best to keep her separately in a | (b) | …….. | …….. |
| jar If kept Open, its aroma escape | (c) | …….. | …….. |
| and it looses its taste and curative | (d) | …….. | …….. |
| Stale tea should not he took. | (e) | …….. | …….. |
| Tea is the excellent cure for colds. | (f) | …….. | …….. |
| A cup of fresh tea stimulate | (g) | …….. | …….. |
| concentration or improves capacity to work. | (h) | …….. | …….. |
Answers–
| Incorrect | correct | |
| (a) | observing | observed |
| (b) | her | It |
| (c) | escape | escapes |
| (d) | looses | loses |
| (e) | took | taken |
| (f) | the | an |
| (g) | stimulate | stimulates |
| (h) | or | and |
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EDITING EXERCISE – 45
The following passages have not been edited. There is an error in each line against which a numeral is given. Write the incorrect word and the correction in the space provided. Remember to underline the word that you have supplied.
| Incorrect | Correct | ||
| The birth of a son on our family | (a) | …….. | …….. |
| was the great occasion. In fact, | (b) | …….. | …….. |
| I was an only daughter of my | (c) | …….. | …….. |
| My parents fearing I might | (d) | …….. | …….. |
| be their first or last child. | (e) | …….. | …….. |
| I had wished all along to had a | (f) | …….. | …….. |
| brother My grandmother pray to God | (g) | …….. | …….. |
| day and night to have the grandson. | (h) | …….. | …….. |
Answers–
| Incorrect | Correct | |
| (a) | on | in |
| (b) | the | a |
| (c) | an | the |
| (d) | fearing | feared |
| (e) | or | and |
| (f) | had | have |
| (g) | pray | Prayed |
| (h) | the | a |
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EDITING EXERCISE-46
The following passages have not been edited. There is an error in each line against which a numeral is given. Write the incorrect word and the correction in the space provided. Remember to underline the word that you have supplied.
| Incorrect | Correct | ||
| One morning a poet was stood in | e.g. | stood | standing |
| a forest. He saw two roads running on | (a) | …….. | …….. |
| different directions. For the long time, | (b) | …….. | …….. |
| he could not decide something. Finally, | (c) | …….. | …….. |
| he took the road on whom few people | (d) | …….. | …….. |
| had travel. He thought that | (e) | …….. | …….. |
| he will travel the other road some | (f) | …….. | …….. |
| other day although he know that | (g) | …….. | …….. |
| he would not be able to came back. | (h) | …….. | …….. |
Answers–
| Incorrect | Correct | |
| (a) | on | in |
| (b) | the | a |
| (c) | something | any thing |
| (d) | whom | which |
| (e) | travel | travelling |
| (f) | will | would |
| (g) | know | knew |
| (h) | came | come |
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Exercise – 47
The following passages have not been edited. There is one error in each word and the correction against the correct question number. Remember you have supplied. One is done as an example:
| Incorrect | Correct | ||
| The International Monetary Fund maintain | e.g. | maintain | maintained |
| its forecast on weak global growth and | (a) | ……………. | ……………. |
| warned that further stagnation did fuel | (b) | ……………. | ……………. |
| more populist sentiment for trade and | (c) | ……………. | ……………. |
| immigration that would stifled activity, | (d) | ……………. | ……………. |
| productivity and innovation. In the late update | (e) | ……………. | ……………. |
| of their Word Economic Outlook, the IMF | (f) | ……………. | ……………. |
| said a dropped in US growth for 2016 | (g) | ……………. | ……………. |
| is due too a weak first-half performance. | (h) | ……………. | ……………. |
Answers:
| Incorrect | Correct | |
| (a) | on | for |
| (b) | did | will |
| (c) | for | against |
| (d) | stifled | stifle |
| (e) | late | latest |
| (f) | their | its |
| (g) | dropped | drop |
| (h) | too | to |
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Exercise – 48
The following passages have not been edited. There is one error in each word and the correction against the correct question number. Remember you have supplied. One is done as an example:
| Incorrect | Correct | ||
| Your voice has remained very subdue | e.g. | subdue | subdued |
| and other’s voices are very loud, command, | (a) | ……………. | ……………. |
| because they were order and you had | (b) | ……………. | ……………. |
| followed them—despite you. Naturally | (c) | ……………. | ……………. |
| only one voice is missing with you, and | (d) | ……………. | ……………. |
| that is you; otherwise there is a wholly | (e) | ……………. | ……………. |
| crowd. And that crowd is constant driving | (f) | ……………. | ……………. |
| you mad, because one voice say, “Do this,” | (g) | ……………. | ……………. |
| another voice says, “Never does that! Don’t | (h) | ……………. | ……………. |
| listen to that voice!” |
Answers:
| Incorrect | Correct | |
| (a) | command | commanding |
| (b) | order | orders |
| (c) | you | yourself |
| (d) | with | in |
| (e) | wholly | whole |
| (f) | constant | constantly |
| (g) | say | says |
| (h) | does | do |
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Exercise – 49
The following passages have not been edited. There is one error in each word and the correction against the correct question number. Remember you have supplied. One is done as an example:
| Incorrect | Correct | ||
| The issue of capital punishment involve detennining | e.g: | Involve | Involves |
| whether the execution of criminals are ever | (a) | ……………. | ……………. |
| justified, and if so, on what circumstances | (b) | ……………. | ……………. |
| it is permissible and how to determining | (c) | ……………. | ……………. |
| the limits of a crime demand execution. | (d) | ……………. | ……………. |
| It also involves the issue where the society | (e) | ……………. | ……………. |
| believes in corrective justice nor retributive | (f) | ……………. | ……………. |
| justice. The basic assumption from retributive | (g) | ……………. | ……………. |
| nation of punishment in generally is that a | (h) | ……………. | ……………. |
| criminal deserves punishment. |
Answers:
| Incorrect | Correct | |
| (a) | are | is |
| (b) | on | under |
| (c) | determining | determine |
| (d) | demand | demanding |
| (e) | where | whether |
| (f) | nor | or |
| (g) | form | of |
| (h) | generally | general |
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Exercise – 50
The following passages have not been edited. There is one error in each word and the correction against the correct question number. Remember you have supplied. One is done as an example:
| Incorrect | Correct | ||
| We live in times when incomes is rising. | e.g: | is | are |
| The economic boom of the last 25 years have | (a) | ……………. | ……………. |
| created a grow tribe of erstwhile-middle | (b) | ……………. | ……………. |
| class-turned-HNIs who earn much many than | (c) | ……………. | ……………. |
| they can spend. Born on the inflation | (d) | ……………. | ……………. |
| and scarcity-stricken 1960s and 70s, this well-paid adults | (e) | ……………. | ……………. |
| enjoy their new wealth, but is conservative in | (f) | ……………. | ……………. |
| their spending and investing habits. They swing | (g) | ……………. | ……………. |
| among confidence and caution when it comes to money. | (h) | ……………. | ……………. |
Answers:
| Incorrect | Correct | |
| (a) | have | has |
| (b) | grow | growing |
| (c) | many | more |
| (d) | on | in |
| (e) | this | these |
| (f) | is | are |
| (g) | swung | swing |
| (h) | among | between |
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