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Task-1
Let's Learn from Others' Mistakes
Common Errors
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Source: Ms Muskan 10-07-24 MT 03
Original Text
The provided table illustrates the evolution in percentage of women occupying senior management positions within three companies, Eldon Ltd, Bamforth Ltd, and Finsbury Ltd from 1975 to 2015.
Corrected
Errors:
- evolution in percentage" should be "evolution in the percentage.
- within three companies is clearer as "in three companies.
- Eldon Ltd, Bamforth Ltd, and Finsbury Ltd" should be separated by serial commas.
Corrected version:
The provided table illustrates the evolution in the percentage of women occupying senior management positions in three companies, Eldon Ltd, Bamforth Ltd , and Finsbury Ltd, from 1975 to 2015.
Improved
Improved version:
The provided table shows the evolution in the percentage of women in senior management positions at three companies: Eldon Ltd, Bamforth Ltd, and Finsbury Ltd, from 1975 to 2015.
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Original Text
Overall, the data unequivocally reveal that the gender barriers and the increased incorporation of women into senior role. Moreover, individual organizational cultures and policies have influenced the rate and extent of female empowerment and representation.
Corrected
Errors:
- reveal that the gender barriers and the increased incorporation" is unclear; needs restructuring.
- senior role" should be "senior roles.
Corrected version:
Overall, the data unequivocally reveal the breaking of gender barriers and the increased incorporation of women into senior roles. Individual organizational cultures and policies have influenced the rate and extent of female empowerment and representation.
Improved
Improved version:
Overall, the data unequivocally reveal the breaking of gender barriers and the increased incorporation of women into senior roles. Furthermore, individual organizational cultures and policies have influenced the rate and extent of female empowerment and representation.
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Original Text
Initially, in 1975, Eldon had the least female representation with only 3%, while Finsbury stood at 16%. However, over four decades, a fluctuating yet positive trend is observed and Eldon saw a staggering increment regime at 64% in 2015. Moreover, Bamforth also experienced growth but a steady pace reaching 46%. Finsbury witnessed a showdown, growing only 10 points over 40 years.
Corrected
Errors:
- Initially, in 1975," is redundant; use "In 1975,.
- least female representation" should be "lowest female representation".
- Moreover" is redundant.
- showdown" is incorrect; should be "slowdown".
Corrected version:
In 1975, Eldon had the lowest female representation with only 3%, while Finsbury stood at 16%. Over four decades, a fluctuating yet positive trend was observed, and Eldon saw a staggering increase to 64% in 2015. Bamforth also experienced growth but at a steady pace, reaching 46%. Finsbury witnessed a slowdown, growing only 10 points over 40 years.
Improved
Improved version:
In 1975, Eldon had the lowest female representation at only 3%, while Finsbury stood at 16%. Over the next four decades, Eldon experienced a fluctuating yet positive trend, culminating in a significant increase to 64% by 2015. Bamforth also grew steadily, reaching 46%. However, Finsbury saw slower growth, increasing by only 10 percentage points over the same period.
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Original Text
Proceeding further, these years points an intriguing narrative. Moreover, the initial year up to the mid-80s saw minimal changes. However, in 1985, there is a visible uptick in women's representation. Furthermore, the period between 1985 and 1990 mark significant strides especially for Eldon which jumped from 14% to 28%, while Finsbury suffered a decline in the initial five years, followed by increment gains.
Corrected
Errors:
- Proceeding further, these years points an intriguing narrative." is awkward.
- Moreover" is redundant.
- the initial year up to the mid-80s" should be "the initial years up to the mid-80s.
- there is a visible uptick" should be "there was a visible uptick.
- the period between 1985 and 1990 mark significant strides" should be "the period between 1985 and 1990 marked significant strides.
- increment gains" should be "incremental gains.
Corrected version:
Moving forward, these years point to an intriguing narrative. The initial years up to the mid-80s saw minimal changes. In 1985, there was a visible uptick in women's representation. The period between 1985 and 1990 marked significant strides, especially for Eldon, which jumped from 14% to 28%, while Finsbury suffered a decline in the initial five years, followed by incremental gains.
Improved
Improved version:
Moving forward, these years reveal an intriguing narrative. The initial years up to the mid-80s saw minimal changes. However, in 1985, there was a visible uptick in women's representation. The period between 1985 and 1990 marked significant strides, especially for Eldon, which jumped from 14% to 28%. Meanwhile, Finsbury experienced a decline in the initial five years, followed by incremental gains.