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Task-2
Let's Learn from Others' Mistakes
Common Errors
1
Source: Ms Avleen Kaur 29-06-24 Day 27
Original Text
There is little room for doubt that students lifestyle studies is important role in their lives.
Corrected
Errors:
- lifestyle" should be "lifestyles
- studies" should be "study
- is important role" should be "plays an important role
Corrected version:
There is little room for doubt that students' lifestyles play an important role in their lives.
Improved
Improved version:
There is no doubt that students' lifestyles have a significant impact on their lives.
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Original Text
And young generation children using internet for their study.
Corrected
Errors:
- And" should be replaced with "Moreover
- young generation children" should be "the younger generation
- using" should be "use
- internet" should be "the internet
- for their study" should be "for their studies
Corrected version:
Moreover, the younger generation uses the internet for their studies.
Improved
Improved version:
Moreover, the younger generation extensively utilises the internet for their academic purposes.
3
Original Text
However, I tend to support the background statement that the school children are becoming too dependent on computers, it negatively impacts their writing and reading skills,
Corrected
Errors:
- I tend to support" should be "I support
- background statement" is unnecessary
- school children" should be "schoolchildren" or "students
- it" should be replaced with "which
Corrected version:
However, I support the statement that students are becoming too dependent on computers, which negatively impacts their writing and reading skills.
Improved
Improved version:
However, I firmly believe that the excessive reliance on computers by students has a detrimental impact on their writing and reading abilities.
4
Original Text
Teachers should provide proper guidance and teaching basic study skills avoided the use of computers.
Corrected
Errors:
- avoided" should be "avoid
Corrected version:
Teachers should provide proper guidance and teach basic study skills, minimising the use of computers.
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Improved version:
Teachers should provide guidance and instruction on fundamental study skills, striking a balance between technology use and traditional methods.
5
Original Text
Certainly there are numerous upsides for computer use.
Corrected
Errors:
- upsides for computer use
Corrected version:
Certainly, there are numerous benefits to using computers.
Improved
Improved version:
Indeed, computer usage offers a multitude of advantages.
6
Original Text
One important information is added and same technology using.
Corrected
Errors:
- One important information" should be "One important piece of information
- added" is unclear
- same technology using" is unclear
Corrected version:
One important piece of information is that students learn to use technology effectively.
Improved
Improved version:
One significant advantage is that students acquire proficiency in technology usage.
7
Original Text
Students learn access amount of information from computers and they know to use of technology easily.
Corrected
Errors:
- access" should be "gain access to
- amount" should be "a vast amount
- know to use" should be "know how to use
Corrected version:
Students gain access to a vast amount of information from computers and know how to use technology easily.
Improved
Improved version:
Students can tap into a vast repository of information through computers and develop ease with technology usage.
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Original Text
It is a very good source of data, significant study material from it.
Corrected
Errors:
- a very good source
Corrected version:
Computers provide a wealth of data and significant study materials.
Improved
Improved version:
Computers serve as a rich repository of data and study materials.