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Task-2

Let's Learn from Others' Mistakes

Common Errors 

1

Source: Ms Muskan 14-06-24 MT 5

Original Text

There is little room for doubt, nowadays, most of the crime activities were increasing due to poverty and unemployment because people were finding ways to earn money, they didn't considere whether it is legal or illegal activities.

Corrected

Errors:  

- Tense inconsistency ("were increasing" should be "are increasing")

- Spelling error ("considere" should be "consider")

- Incorrect term ("crime activities" should be "criminal activities")

Corrected version:

There is little room for doubt that nowadays, criminal activities are increasing due to poverty and unemployment because people are finding ways to earn money without considering whether their actions are legal or illegal.

Improved

Improved version:

It is undeniable that in the modern era, the surge in criminal activities is linked to poverty and unemployment, as individuals seek financial means without regard to the legality of their actions.

2

Original Text

On the one hand, people now cannot compete with others for the corresponding job position if they do not have a bachelor's degree which result unemployment in many literacy people.

Corrected

Errors:  

- Missing article ("a" before "bachelor's degree")

- Incorrect term ("literacy" should be "literate")

- Missing conjunction ("and" before "which results")

Corrected version:

On the one hand, people cannot compete for job positions without a bachelor's degree, which results in unemployment among many literate individuals.

Improved

Improved version:

From one perspective, the lack of a bachelor's degree prevents individuals from competing for certain job roles, leading to unemployment among the educated populace.

3

Original Text

Hence, they hard to meet their basic demands in everyday life which leads to the growth of wrongdoers, who participate in misdeeds that the last way to cover their financial fees.

Corrected

Errors:  

- Missing verb ("are" before "hard")

- Awkward phrasing ("misdeeds that the last way" should be "misdeeds as the last resort")

Corrected version:

Hence, they are hard-pressed to meet their basic demands in everyday life, which leads to the growth of wrongdoers who participate in misdeeds as the last resort to cover their financial needs.

Improved

Improved version:

Therefore, the struggle to fulfill basic daily needs fosters an increase in wrongdoers who resort to misdeeds as a final measure to manage their financial obligations.