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Task-1
Let's Learn from Others' Mistakes
Common Errors
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Source: Ms Avleen Kaur 10-07-24 MT 01
Original Text
This pie chart shows the various devices in two different years, from 2009 to 2019, the age group 18 to 25 in canada.
Corrected
Errors:
- the various devices" - unclear, needs specification.
- two different years" and "from 2009 to 2019" - redundant, choose one.
- in canada" - capitalization error.
Corrected version:
This pie chart shows the use of various devices in 2009 and 2019 by the age group 18 to 25 in Canada.
Improved
Improved version:
The pie chart illustrates the usage of different devices in 2009 and 2019 by the 18 to 25 age group in Canada.
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Original Text
During the 2009, the highest use of conventional TV about 34%, laptop 20%, and desktop computer 18%.
Corrected
Errors:
- During the 2009" - incorrect preposition and unnecessary article.
- the highest use of conventional TV about 34%" - missing verb and awkward phrasing.
- Missing conjunctions and parallel structure.
Corrected version:
In 2009, the highest use was of conventional TV at 34%, laptops at 20%, and desktop computers at 18%.
Improved
Improved version:
In 2009, the predominant usage was of conventional TVs at 34%, followed by laptops at 20%, and desktop computers at 18%.
3
Original Text
But lowest use of device in 2009 is tablets at 5%, mobile phone around the 8%.
Corrected
Errors:
- But" - unnecessary at the beginning of the sentence.
- lowest use of device" - incorrect and awkward phrasing.
- mobile phone around the 8%" - missing verb and awkward phrasing.
Corrected version:
The lowest use of devices in 2009 was for tablets at 5% and mobile phones at around 8%.
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Improved version:
The least used devices in 2009 were tablets at 5% and mobile phones at approximately 8%.
4
Original Text
In the year 2019, maximum use of conventional TV in 2009; has plunged dramatically 4%.
Corrected
Errors:
- In the year 2019" - unnecessary "the year."
- maximum use of conventional TV in 2009" - redundant and confusing.
- Misuse of semicolon.
- has plunged dramatically 4%" - awkward phrasing and incorrect tense.
Corrected version:
In 2019, the use of conventional TV plunged dramatically to 4%.
Improved
Improved version:
By 2019, the use of conventional TV had plummeted dramatically to 4%.
5
Original Text
Young age children between that age consider flat screen TV at 27%.
Corrected
Errors:
- Young age children" - redundant and incorrect phrasing.
- between that age" - unclear and awkward.
Corrected version:
Young people in this age group preferred flat screen TVs at 27%.
Improved
Improved version:
Young people in this age group favoured flat screen TVs, which accounted for 27% of usage.
6
Original Text
Laptop and desktop computer equally percentage about 12% in 2019 because modern generation easily carry laptop.
Corrected
Errors:
- Laptop and desktop computer" - plural agreement error.
- equally percentage about 12%" - awkward phrasing and incorrect preposition.
- easily carry laptop" - awkward and incomplete.
Corrected version:
Laptops and desktop computers had an equal percentage of about 12% in 2019 because the modern generation can easily carry laptops.
Improved
Improved version:
Laptops and desktop computers each held an equal share of approximately 12% in 2019, as the modern generation prefers the portability of laptops.
7
Original Text
Mobile phone is also highly percentage at 27% which is less than 1% from flat screen TV.
Corrected
Errors:
- Mobile phone is also highly percentage" - incorrect and awkward phrasing.
- which is less than 1% from flat screen TV" - incorrect comparison phrasing.
Corrected version:
Mobile phone usage was also high at 27%, which is less than 1% lower than flat screen TVs.
Improved
Improved version:
Mobile phone usage was also significant at 27%, just slightly less than the 27% for flat screen TVs.
8
Original Text
Tablet is more using device from laptop and desktop about 7% is higher from both devices.
Corrected
Errors:
- Tablet is more using device" - incorrect phrasing.
- from laptop and desktop" - incorrect preposition.
- about 7% is higher from both devices" - incorrect comparison and phrasing.
Corrected version:
Tablet usage was higher than laptops and desktops by about 7%.
Improved
Improved version:
Tablet usage exceeded that of laptops and desktops by approximately 7%.
9
Original Text
In conclusion, there are many difference between the two years in Canada for using the devices.
Corrected
Errors:
- many difference" - incorrect plural form.
- for using the devices" - awkward phrasing.
Corrected version:
In conclusion, there are many differences between the two years in Canada regarding device usage.
Improved
Improved version:
In conclusion, significant differences exist between the two years in Canada concerning device usage.
10
Original Text
Highest percentage in both years is conventional TV and flat screen TV and the fall down percentage between 2009 and 2019 are tablet and conventional TV.
Corrected
Errors:
- Highest percentage in both years is" - incorrect subject-verb agreement.
- fall down percentage" - awkward phrasing.
- are tablet and conventional TV" - incorrect plural form.
Corrected version:
The highest percentages in both years were for conventional TV and flat screen TV, and the declines between 2009 and 2019 were for tablets and conventional TV.
Improved
Improved version:
The highest usage percentages in both years were for conventional and flat screen TVs, while tablets and conventional TVs saw the greatest declines between 2009 and 2019.