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Task-2
Let's Learn from Others' Mistakes
Common Errors
1
Source: Ms Avleen 02-07-24 Day 29
Original Text
There is little room for doubt that the decline in birth rates and the increasing proportion of elderly citizens aged 65 and above pose significant challenges.
Corrected
Errors:
- The phrase "the decline in birth rates" could be simplified to "declining birth rates.
- The word "pose" should be replaced with "poses.
Corrected version:
There is little room for doubt that declining birth rates and the increasing proportion of elderly citizens aged 65 and above poses significant challenges.
Improved
Improved version:
Undoubtedly, the decline in birth rates and the growing proportion of elderly citizens aged 65 and above present significant challenges.
2
Original Text
This is a pressing concern arising from the higher proportion of elderly individuals grappling with health conditions.
Corrected
Errors:
The phrase "arising from" could be simplified to "due to.
The word "elderly individuals" should be "elderly people.
Corrected version:
This is a pressing concern due to the higher proportion of elderly people grappling with health conditions.
Improved
Improved version:
This pressing issue stems from the significant proportion of elderly people contending with health challenges.
3
Original Text
Now, let's proceed to the next part of your text.
Corrected
Errors:
The phrase "Now, let's proceed to" could be simplified to "Next.
Corrected version:
Next, let's proceed to the next part of your text.
Improved
Improved version:
Moving forward, let's address the next section of your text.
4
Original Text
Turning to possible solutions, perhaps the immediate step would be to promote technology and invest in healthcare issues. This could be done through taking some steps which can improve the quality of life for older persons.
Corrected
Errors:
The phrase "promote technology" should be "promoting technology.
The word "invest" should be "investing.
The phrase "older persons" could be simplified to "the elderly.
Corrected version:
Turning to possible solutions, perhaps the immediate step would be promoting technology and investing in healthcare issues. This could be done by taking steps to improve the quality of life for the elderly.
Improved
Improved version:
Regarding potential solutions, an immediate step would involve promoting technology and investing in healthcare. By implementing measures to enhance the quality of life for the elderly, we can address this challenge.
5
Original Text
The government reduces the tax for young adults because young adults balanced everything, so it is significant to reduce some burden.
Corrected
Errors:
The phrase "reduces the tax" should be "reducing taxes."
The word "adults" should be "adult."
The phrase "young adults balanced everything" could be rephrased for clarity.
Corrected version:
The government reduces taxes for young adults because they maintain a balance, making it significant to alleviate some burden.
Improved
Improved version:
Governments can alleviate the burden on young adults by reducing taxes, recognizing their ability to maintain a balanced approach.
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Original Text
Another possible solution is to provide proper job training programs, which help in the growth of our economic systems.
Corrected
Errors:
The phrase "provide proper job training programs" could be simplified to "offer effective job training programs.
Corrected version:
Another possible solution is to offer effective job training programs, which contribute to the growth of our economic systems.
Improved
Improved version:
Additionally, implementing robust job training programs can foster economic growth.