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Task-1
Let's Learn from Others' Mistakes
Common Errors
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Source: Ms Muskan 20-06-24 MT 13
Original Text
The given line graph illustrate the transformation in radio and television audience in the UK, who were above the age of 4. While, during different times of the day in 1992.
Corrected
Errors:
- illustrate (should be 'illustrates')
- While, during different times of the day (awkward phrasing)
Corrected version:
The given line graph illustrates the transformation in radio and television audience in the UK for individuals above the age of 4 during different times of the day in 1992.
Improved
Improved version:
The provided line graph clearly depicts changes in radio and television audiences in the UK for individuals aged 4 and above during various time periods in 1992.
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Original Text
Overall, the data and ummistakeably indicates that the main trend is the television was more dominant as compared to radio in the evening hours, while radio had a greater audience percentage in the morning hours.
Corrected
Errors:
- ummistakeably (should be 'unmistakably')
- television was more dominant as compared to radio (awkward phrasing)
- while radio had a greater audience percentage in the morning hours (awkward phrasing)
Corrected version:
Overall, the data unmistakably indicates that television was more dominant than radio during evening hours, while radio had a greater audience percentage in the morning.
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Improved version:
In summary, the data unequivocally reveals that television held greater sway than radio during evening hours, whereas radio enjoyed a larger audience share in the morning.
3
Original Text
To begin with, both radio and television had their minimum audience percentage around 4 am, with less than 5% of the UK population listening or watching.
Corrected
Errors:
To begin with,
Corrected version:
To start, both radio and television had their lowest audience percentages around 4 am, with less than 5% of the UK population tuning in.
Improved
Improved version:
At 4 am, the audience for both radio and television was minimal, with less than 5% of the UK population engaged.
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Original Text
Moreover, the radio audience then rose sharply to reach its maximum of around 25% at 8 am, while people listened to the morning shows or traffic updates commuting or prepare for the day.
Corrected
Errors:
- Moreover,
- commuting or prepare for the day (awkward phrasing)
Corrected version:
Furthermore, the radio audience then rose sharply to reach its maximum of around 25% at 8 am, while people listened to the morning shows or traffic updates while commuting or preparing for the day.
Improved
Improved version:
Subsequently, the radio audience experienced a sharp rise, reaching its zenith of approximately 25% at 8 am, as individuals tuned in to morning programs during their commute or daily preparations.
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Original Text
However, the television audience stayed low, with only about 10% of the population watching television.
Corrected
Errors:
stayed low
Corrected version:
However, the television audience remained modest, with approximately 10% of the population watching TV.
Improved
Improved version:
In contrast, the television audience remained relatively small, comprising approximately 10% of the population.
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Original Text
Proceeding further, from noon onwards, the radio audience fell steadily to about 15% at 4 pm, before increasing slightly to 18% at 6 pm.
Corrected
Errors:
Proceeding further, from noon onwards,
Corrected version:
Continuing, from noon onward, the radio audience gradually declined to approximately 15% at 4 pm, before a slight increase to 18% at 6 pm.
Improved
Improved version:
Subsequently, the radio audience exhibited a gradual decline from noon until 4 pm, reaching approximately 15%, followed by a slight uptick to 18% at 6 pm.
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Original Text
Moreover, the television audience showed a steady increase from noon to 8 pm when it attained its peak of over 40%.
Corrected
Errors:
- Moreover
Corrected version:
Furthermore, the television audience showed a steady increase from noon to 8 pm, when it attained its peak of over 40%.
Improved
Improved version:
Additionally, the television viewership steadily increased from noon until 8 pm, reaching its pinnacle at over 40%.