ERROR CORRECTION II key and explanation

“ In 21 st century is the topic number one in tabloid papers the privacy of famous people. “ Where is the mistake? In 21 st century is the topic number one in tabloid papers the privacy of famous people. Correct the mistake: In 21 st century the privacy of famous people is the topic number one in tabloid papers. Do you know why? regular English word order: Subject – Verb – Object – Adverbial Compare: Inversion – only in literature: On the hill was a small house. 1.

“ I went in a shop and asked the shop assistant how much was the shirt. “ Where is the mistake? I went in a shop and asked the shop assistant how much was the shirt. Correct the mistake: I went in a shop and asked the shop assistant how much the shirt was. Do you know why? reported (indirect) question: introductory sentence + question word + subject + verb Compare: direct question: I asked the shop assistant, “How much is the shirt?“ 2.

“ I was really glad, that my parents bought it for me. “ Where is the mistake? I was really glad, that my parents bought it for me. Correct the mistake: I was really glad that my parents bought it for me. Do you know why? We don‘t use a comma (,) in sentences connected by the conjunction that (= že) Compare: "What were you talking about?" "Oh, this, that and the other." = „Oh, this and that.“ – that – a pronoun (= tamto) 3.

“ Since the second half of 19 th century public transport changed very much. “ Where is the mistake? Since the second half of 19 th century public transport changed very much. Correct the mistake: Since the second half of 19 th century public transport has changed very much. Do you know why? since – a word typically used in phrases introducing the present perfect sentences (since + a moment in the past -> present perfect sentence) Compare: Since we bought this house, we have had five different neighbours. – the present perfect sentence is introduced by a complete sentence (since + a moment in the past -> present perfect sentence) 4.

“ Parents often do not let their children to make up their mind. “ Where is the mistake? Parents often do not let their children to make up their mind. Correct the mistake: Parents often do not let their children make up their mind. Do you know why? to let sb do sth – the verb pattern is to let + sb + infinitive without to Compare: Let it Be!, Let it Snow!! Let‘s go!!! 5.

“ It’s quite normal that we don’t want to dress similar to our parents. “ Where is the mistake? It’s quite normal that we don’t want to dress similar to our parents. Correct the mistake: It’s quite normal that we don’t want to dress similarly to our parents. Do you know why? dress – v. [I, adv/prep] – how? -> we need an adverb – dress similarly Compare: dress – v. [I, adv/prep] – preposition -> He likes to dress in black. 6.

“ Although engineers are working on it, it will take many time to devise something new. “ Where is the mistake? Although engineers are working on it, it will take many time to devise something new. Correct the mistake: Although engineers are working on it, it will take a lot of time to devise something new. Do you know why? time – n. [U] – an uncountable noun (= days, years) -> can‘t be used with many -> a lot of / much … Compare: time – n. [C] – a countable noun (= an occasion): I‘ve been to London many times. 7.

“ A few time ago I sent her to give the T-shirt back. “ Where is the mistake? A few time ago I sent her to give the T-shirt back. Correct the mistake: A short time ago I sent her to give the T-shirt back. Do you know why? time – n. [U] – an uncountable noun (= a particular period of time) -> can‘t be used with a few -> a short time / some time / long time Compare: Not long ago, I heard her talk about him. 8.

“They must walk because they are too young for driving a car.“ Where is the mistake? They must walk because they are too young for driving a car. Correct the mistake: They must walk because they are too young to drive a car. Do you know why? to be too + an adjective to do sth – it is a phrase Compare: They must walk because they are not old enough to drive a car. 9.

“If someone says you that you are absolutely out, you’ll go and buy new clothes. “ Where is the mistake? If someone says you that you are absolutely out, you’ll go and buy new clothes. Correct the mistake: If someone tells you that you are absolutely out, you’ll go and buy new clothes. Do you know why? say sth to sb x tell sb sth Compare: She said goodbye to all her friends a left. 10.

“I laugh to them because they are boring.“ Where is the mistake? I laugh to them because they are boring. Correct the mistake: I laugh at them because they are boring. Do you know why? to laugh at sb/sth – it is a prepositional phrase Compare: laugh in sb‘s face – idiom = to make it obvious to someone that you do not respect them 11.

“Paparazzi could take a picture of them, so they have to be very attentive.“ Where is the mistake? Paparazzi could take a picture of them, so they have to be very attentive. Correct the mistake: Paparazzi could take a picture of them, so they have to be very cautious. Do you know why? a wrong word: attentive = listening carefully Compare: cautious = Someone who is cautious avoids risks. = A cautious action is careful, well-considered (and therefore sometimes slow) 12.

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