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Task-1
Let's Learn from Others' Mistakes
Common Errors
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Source: Ms Shalini Rana 17-07-24 Day 05
Original Text
I recently made a reservation in your hotel for 25th August for office meeting.
Corrected
Errors:
- recently made
- in your hotel
- office meeting
Corrected version:
I have recently made a reservation at your hotel for an office meeting on the 25th of August.
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Improved version:
I have recently made a reservation at your esteemed hotel for an office meeting scheduled on the 25th of August.
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Original Text
I booked two single bedrooms for 25th to 28th of August along with a meeting hall.
Corrected
Errors:
- booked
- for 25th to 28th of August
Corrected version:
I reserved two single bedrooms from the 25th to the 28th of August, along with a meeting hall.
Improved
Improved version:
I secured reservations for two single bedrooms from the 25th to the 28th of August, in addition to booking a meeting hall.
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Original Text
However, there is change in the schedule.
Corrected
Errors:
- Missing article ("a") before "change."
Corrected version:
However, there is a change in the schedule.
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Improved version:
However, there has been a modification in the schedule.
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Original Text
Firstly, single rooms should be upgraded to luxury room.
Corrected
Errors:
- Incorrect article ("room" should be plural: "rooms").
Corrected version:
Firstly, single rooms should be upgraded to luxury rooms.
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Improved version:
Firstly, I kindly request that the single rooms be upgraded to luxurious accommodations.
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Original Text
Moreover, we are planning to serve snacks and lunch after meeting.
Corrected
Errors:
- we are planning to serve
- after meeting
Corrected version:
Moreover, we plan to be served snacks and lunch after the meeting.
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Improved version:
Furthermore, we intend to provide refreshments and lunch following the meeting.
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Original Text
Furthermore, we are planning to shift the dates from 26th August to 30 August and we need some equipments for office meeting such as microphone, projector and a screen.
Corrected
Errors:
- are planning
- 26th August to 30 August
- incorrect plural form ("equipments" should be "equipment")
- office meeting
- missing articles ("a" before "microphone" and "a" before "screen")
Corrected version:
Furthermore, we have planned to shift the dates from the 26th of August to the 30th of August, and we need equipment for the office meeting, such as a microphone, projector, and screen.
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Improved version:
Additionally, we propose rescheduling the dates from the 26th of August to the 30th of August. Furthermore, we require essential equipment for the office meeting, including a microphone, projector, and screen.
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Original Text
As the dates are changed, so might be we require one more luxury room as more guests can arrive.
Corrected
Errors:
- As the dates are changed
- Incorrect word order ("so might be we require" should be "we might require").
- more guests can arrive
Corrected version:
Since the dates have changed, we might require one more luxury room, as additional guests could arrive.
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Improved version:
Given the altered dates, it is possible that we will need an additional luxury room to accommodate potential extra guests.
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Original Text
Kindly help us with the arrangements and if you may have any query, please do write back.
Corrected
Errors:
- Kindly help us
- arrangements
- any query,
- please do
Corrected version:
Please assist us with the arrangements, and if you have any queries, feel free to write back.
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Improved version:
Kindly facilitate the necessary arrangements, and should you have any inquiries, do not hesitate to reach out.