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Task-1

Let's Learn from Others' Mistakes

Common Errors 

1

Source: Ms Davinder Kaur 25-07-23  MT 03

Original Text

It can be seen that the percentage of participation by them was increased by the end. 

Corrected

Corrected version:

It can be seen that the percentage of participation by them increased by the end. 


Explanation: 


The verb "was" is unnecessary in this sentence. "Increased" is the correct past tense form of the verb "increase."

Improved

Improved version:

It is clearly evident that the participation of women in senior management roles increased significantly over the given time period.

2

Original Text

Turning to the first two years, only 3% of women participated in Eldan Ltd, as a senior manager, while Bamforth Ltd recorded with 9% and 11% during the period. 

Corrected

Corrected version:

Turning to the first two years, only 3% of women participated in Eldan Ltd as senior managers, while Bamforth Ltd recorded 9% and 11% during the period. 


Explanation: 


 The phrase "as a senior manager" should be "as senior managers" to match the plural noun "women." Also, the phrase "recorded with" should be changed to "recorded" to improve clarity.

Improved

Improved version:

In the initial two years, only 3% of women held senior management positions in Eldan Ltd, while Bamforth Ltd had participation rates of 9% and 11% during the same period. 

3

Original Text

However, the percentage of participation fell by 2% in 1980, in Finsbury Ltd. 

Corrected

Corrected version:

However, the percentage of participation in Finsbury Ltd fell by 2% in 1980. 

Explanation: 

The phrase "in Finsbury Ltd" should be moved to the end of the sentence to improve clarity and flow. 

Improved

Improved version:

However, Finsbury Ltd experienced a 2% decrease in female participation in 1980.

4

Original Text

The percentage recorded more than a quarter in 1999, which was doubled than that of 1985, for Eldan Ltd.

Corrected

Corrected version:

The percentage recorded more than a quarter in 1999, which was double that of 1985, for Eldan Ltd. 


Explanation: 


The word "doubled" should be changed to "double" to match the comparative form of the adjective "quarter." Also, the phrase "than that of" should be changed to "that of" to improve clarity.

Improved

Improved version:

By 1999, the percentage of women in senior management roles at Eldan Ltd had more than doubled compared to 1985, reaching over a quarter. 

5

Original Text

There was again a rise of 2% in Bamforth Ltd, from 13% to 15%. 

Corrected

Corrected version:

No Errors.

Improved

Improved version:

Similarly, Bamforth Ltd also saw a 2% increase, from 13% to 15%.

6

Original Text

Regarding 2015, 64% of women participated for Elden Ltd, which was only 3% in the starting period.

Corrected

Corrected version:

Regarding 2015, 64% of women participated in Eldan Ltd, which was only 3% in the starting period. 


Explanation: 


The company name "Elden Ltd" should be corrected to "Eldan Ltd" for consistency.

Improved

Improved version:

In 2015, a remarkable 64% of women held senior management positions in Eldan Ltd, a significant increase from the initial 3%. 

7

Original Text

The percentage of women participated for Bamford Ltd increased and stood at 46% by 2015.

Corrected

Corrected version:

The percentage of women participating in Bamforth Ltd increased and stood at 46% by 2015.


Explanation: 


The phrase "participated for" should be changed to "participating in" to match the correct verb form. Also, the company name "Bamford Ltd" should be corrected to "Bamforth Ltd" for consistency. 

Improved

Improved version:

Similarly, Bamforth Ltd had a participation rate of 46% by 2015. 

8

Original Text

To sum up, it can be seen that the trend was rising for Eldan Ltd and Bamforth Ltd. However, it was a fluctuent trend for Finsbury Ltd over the 40 years. 

Corrected

Corrected version:

However, it was a fluctuating trend for Finsbury Ltd over the 40 years. 


Explanation: 


The adjective "fluctuent" should be changed to "fluctuating" to match the correct form.

Improved

Improved version:

In summary, the trend of women occupying senior management positions showed a consistent upward trajectory for both Eldan Ltd and Bamforth Ltd. However, Finsbury Ltd experienced fluctuating levels of female participation over the 40-year period.

Source: Ms Davinder Kaur 25-07-23  MT 03

Original Text!

The table provides an overview on the percentage of participated women on the position of senior manager, in three different companies, from 1975 to 2015. It can be seen that the percentage of participation by them was increased by the end.

Turning to the first two years, only 3% of women participated in Eldan Ltd, as a senior manager, while Bamforth Ltd recorded with 9% and 11% during the period. However, the percentage of participation fell by 2% in 1980,in Finsbury Ltd. The percentage recorded more than a quarter in 1999, which was doubled than that of 1985, for Eldan Ltd. There was again a rise of 2% in Bamforth Ltd, from 13% to 15%.

Regarding 2015, 64% of women participated for Elden Ltd, which was only 3% in the starting period. The percentage of women participated for Bamford Ltd increased and stood at 46% by 2015.

To sum up, it can be seen that the trend was rising for Eldan Ltd and Bamforth Ltd. However, it was a fluctuent trend for Finsbury Ltd over the 40 years.

Corrected!

The table provides an overview of the percentage of women who participated in the position of senior manager in three different companies from 1975 to 2015. It can be seen that the percentage of women's participation increased by the end.


Turning to the first two years, only 3% of women participated in Eldan Ltd as senior managers, while Bamforth Ltd recorded 9% and 11% during the same period. However, the percentage of participation fell by 2% in 1980 for Finsbury Ltd. The percentage recorded more than a quarter in 1999, which was double that of 1985 for Eldan Ltd. There was again a rise of 2% in Bamforth Ltd, from 13% to 15%.


Regarding 2015, 64% of women participated for Eldan Ltd, which was only 3% in the starting period. The percentage of women participating in Bamford Ltd increased and stood at 46% by 2015.


To sum up, it can be seen that the trend was rising for Eldan Ltd and Bamforth Ltd. However, it was a fluctuating trend for Finsbury Ltd over the 40 years.

IMPROVED VERSION

The table provides an overview of the percentage of women occupying senior management positions in three different companies between 1975 and 2015. 

It is clearly evident that the participation of women in senior management roles increased significantly over the given time period. In the initial two years, only 3% of women held senior management positions in Eldan Ltd, while Bamforth Ltd had participation rates of 9% and 11% during the same period. However, Finsbury Ltd experienced a 2% decrease in female participation in 1980. By 1999, the percentage of women in senior management roles at Eldan Ltd had more than doubled compared to 1985, reaching over a quarter. Similarly, Bamforth Ltd also saw a 2% increase, from 13% to 15%. In 2015, a remarkable 64% of women held senior management positions in Eldan Ltd, a significant increase from the initial 3%. Similarly, Bamforth Ltd had a participation rate of 46% by 2015.

In summary, the trend of women occupying senior management positions showed a consistent upward trajectory for both Eldan Ltd and Bamforth Ltd. However, Finsbury Ltd experienced fluctuating levels of female participation over the 40-year period.