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Task-1
Let's Learn from Others' Mistakes
Common Errors
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Source: Ms Shalini 22-08-24 MT 09
Original Text
I am writing this letter to inform you that I am facing health issues due to long walking hours.
Corrected
Errors:
Facing health issues" can be expressed more naturally as "experiencing health problems."
Long walking hours" should be expressed as "extended working hours" for clarity.
Corrected version:
I am writing this letter to inform you that I am experiencing health problems due to extended working hours.
Improved
Improved version:
I am writing to inform you that I have been experiencing health problems as a result of prolonged working hours.
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Original Text
For the past few days, I have been facing a back problem that is becoming more noticeable with each passing day.
Corrected
Errors:
Facing a back problem" should be "experiencing a back issue" for more formal phrasing.
Corrected version:
For the past few days, I have been experiencing a back problem that is becoming more noticeable with each passing day.
Improved
Improved version:
Over the past few days, I have been experiencing a worsening back issue.
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Original Text
I have consulted to my Doctor yesterday.
Corrected
Errors:
"Consulted to" should be "consulted with" or simply "consulted."
"Doctor" should not be capitalised unless it is used as a title.
Corrected version:
I consulted with my doctor yesterday.
Improved
Improved version:
Yesterday, I consulted with my doctor regarding this issue.
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Original Text
This problem arises due to sitting on one location for longer hours.
Corrected
Errors:
"Sitting on one location" should be "sitting in one location."
"For longer hours" should be "for extended periods" in British English.
Corrected version:
This problem arises due to sitting in one location for extended periods.
Improved
Improved version:
This issue has arisen from sitting in one position for prolonged periods.
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Original Text
Doctor suggested me to have rest but I am the only earning member of my family so I cannot take complete bed rest.
Corrected
Errors:
"Doctor" should be "The doctor."
"Suggested me to have rest" should be "suggested that I rest."
"I am the only earning member" should be "I am the sole earning member."
Corrected version:
The doctor suggested that I rest, but I am the sole earning member of my family, so I cannot take complete bed rest.
Improved
Improved version:
The doctor advised me to rest, but as the sole provider for my family, I am unable to rest fully.
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Original Text
I am working in your organisation as a full time worker from last two years as data engineer.
Corrected
Errors:
"Full time worker" should be "full-time employee."
"From last two years" should be "for the last two years."
"As data engineer" should be "as a data engineer."
Corrected version:
I have been working in your organisation as a full-time employee for the last two years as a data engineer.
Improved
Improved version:
For the past two years, I have been employed full-time in your organisation as a data engineer.
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Original Text
I will really appreciate if you allow me part time work for few weeks.
Corrected
Errors:
"Will really appreciate" should be "would greatly appreciate."
"If you allow me part time work" should be "if you could allow me to work part-time."
"For few weeks" should be "for a few weeks."
Corrected version:
I would greatly appreciate it if you could allow me to work part-time for a few weeks.
Improved
Improved version:
I would sincerely appreciate it if you could permit me to work part-time for a few weeks.
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Original Text
Additionally I will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on week days and 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekend so that work will not hamper and I can have rest too.
Corrected
Errors:
Additionally" should be followed by a comma.
"Week days" should be "weekdays."
"Weekend" should be "weekends."
"So that work will not hamper" is awkward and should be rephrased.
Corrected version:
Additionally, I will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekends so that work is not disrupted, and I can also get some rest.
Improved
Improved version:
Furthermore, I will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekends, ensuring that work is not compromised while allowing me sufficient rest.
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Original Text
I will manage my leftover work at home and keep my laptop along with me.
Corrected
Errors:
Leftover work" should be "remaining tasks.
"Keep my laptop along with me" should be "keep my laptop with me."
Corrected version:
I will manage my remaining tasks at home and keep my laptop with me.
Improved
Improved version:
I will manage any remaining tasks from home and ensure I have my laptop with me at all times.
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Original Text
I look forward to your positive response.
Corrected
No Errors:
Corrected version:
I look forward to your positive response.
Improved
Improved version:
I look forward to your favourable response.
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Original Text
your sincerely,
Shalini
Corrected
Errors:
"Your" should be capitalised.
Corrected version:
Yours sincerely,
Shalini
Improved Letter
Dear Sir,
I am writing to inform you that I have been experiencing health problems as a result of prolonged working hours. Over the past few days, I have been experiencing a worsening back issue. Yesterday, I consulted with my doctor regarding this matter. The issue has arisen from sitting in one position for prolonged periods.
The doctor advised me to rest, but as the sole provider for my family, I am unable to rest fully. For the past two years, I have been employed full-time in your organisation as a data engineer. I would sincerely appreciate it if you could permit me to work part-time for a few weeks.
Furthermore, I will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekends, ensuring that work is not compromised while allowing me sufficient rest. I will manage any remaining tasks from home and ensure I have my laptop with me at all times.
I look forward to your favourable response.
Yours sincerely,
Shalini