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Task-1

Let's Learn from Others' Mistakes

Common Errors 

1

Source: Ms Shalini Rana 27-07-24  MT 2

Original Text

I am glad that you agreed to stay at my apartment while I am going for urgent office work, I want to thank you for this.

Corrected

Errors:  

"going for urgent office work" should be "going away for urgent office work."

The sentence should be split into two for clarity.

"I want to thank you for this" is slightly informal.

Corrected version:

I am glad that you agreed to stay at my apartment while I am going away for urgent office work. I want to thank you for this.

Improved

Improved version:

I appreciate that you agreed to stay at my apartment while I am away for urgent office work.

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Original Text

Moreover, I would like to give you some information about my apartment as you are visiting for the first time.

Corrected

Errors:  

"Moreover" can be replaced with a simpler transition.

"Give you some information" is slightly informal.

Corrected version:

Additionally, I would like to provide you with some information about my apartment as you are visiting for the first time.

Improved

Improved version:

Furthermore, I would like to offer some details about my apartment since it is your first visit.

3

Original Text

My apartment is located in Noida in sector 12. The market is near if you want to purchase any grocery for yourself.

Corrected

Errors:  

"In sector 12" should be "in Sector 12."

"The market is near" should be "The market is nearby."

"Any grocery" should be "any groceries."

Corrected version:

My apartment is located in Noida in Sector 12. The market is nearby if you want to purchase any groceries for yourself.

Improved

Improved version:

My apartment is located in Noida, Sector 12. There is a nearby market where you can purchase any groceries you need.

4

Original Text

Further, my apartment is very spacious, it has three rooms along with roof top garden.

Corrected

Errors:  

"Further" should be replaced with "Furthermore" for formality.

The comma should be a period to separate the sentences.

"Roof top" should be "rooftop."

Corrected version:

Furthermore, my apartment is very spacious. It has three rooms along with a rooftop garden.

Improved

Improved version:

Moreover, my apartment is quite spacious, featuring three rooms and a rooftop garden.

5

Original Text

AC of master bedroom has some electric issue, so please operate it carefully.

Corrected

Errors:  

"AC of master bedroom" should be "The AC in the master bedroom."

"Electric issue" should be "electrical issue."

Corrected version:

The AC in the master bedroom has some electrical issue, so please operate it carefully.

Improved

Improved version:

The AC in the master bedroom has an electrical issue, so please use it cautiously.

6

Original Text

Apart from this, please take care of plants and water them on regular basis.

Corrected

Errors:  

"Apart from this" can be more formally phrased.

"Water them on regular basis" should be "water them on a regular basis."

Corrected version:

Additionally, please take care of the plants and water them on a regular basis.

Improved

Improved version:

Additionally, please tend to the plants and ensure they are watered regularly.

7

Original Text

I also left a welcome gift for you in the wardrobe.

Corrected

Errors:  

"I also left" can be more smoothly integrated.

Corrected version:

I have also left a welcome gift for you in the wardrobe.

Improved

Improved version:

I have left a welcome gift for you in the wardrobe.

8

Original Text

In case of any emergency, you can call me on my alternative number or you can also take help from neighbour aunt (Marie).

Corrected

Errors:  

On my alternative number" should be "on my alternate number."

"Neighbour aunt (Marie)" should be "my neighbor, Aunt Marie."

Corrected version:

In case of any emergency, you can call me on my alternate number or you can also seek help from my neighbor, Aunt Marie.

Improved

Improved version:

In case of an emergency, you can reach me on my alternate number or seek assistance from my neighbor, Aunt Marie.

9

Original Text

I have to switch off my personal number due to work. My alternative number is 237-462-367.

Corrected

Errors:  

"Switch off" should be "turn off."

"My alternative number" should be "My alternate number."

Corrected version:

I have to turn off my personal number due to work. My alternate number is 237-462-367.

Improved

Improved version:

I will need to turn off my personal phone due to work. My alternate number is 237-462-367.

10

Original Text

Thanks once again for the help.

Corrected

Errors:  

"Thanks" should be "Thank you."

Corrected version:

Thank you once again for the help.

Improved

Improved version:

Thank you once again for your assistance.

11

Original Text

your friend 

Shalini

Corrected

Errors:  

"your friend" should be "Your friend."

Corrected version:

Your friend,

Shalini

Improved Letter

Dear Amit,

I appreciate that you agreed to stay at my apartment while I am away for urgent office work. Thank you very much.

Furthermore, I would like to offer some details about my apartment since it is your first visit. My apartment is located in Noida, Sector 12. There is a nearby market where you can purchase any groceries you need. Moreover, my apartment is quite spacious, featuring three rooms and a rooftop garden. The AC in the master bedroom has an electrical issue, so please use it cautiously. Additionally, please tend to the plants and ensure they are watered regularly. I have left a welcome gift for you in the wardrobe.

In case of an emergency, you can reach me on my alternate number or seek assistance from my neighbor, Aunt Marie. I will need to turn off my personal phone due to work. My alternate number is 237-462-367.

Thank you once again for your assistance.

Your friend,  

Shalini