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Task-1

Let's Learn from Others' Mistakes

Common Errors 

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Source: Ms Alisha Tyagi 04-07-23 MT 23

Original Text

The tabular chart illustrates the sales of fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas from 1999 to 2004 in five different nations (UK, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium and Sweden).

Corrected

Corrected version:

The tabular chart illustrates the sales of fairtrade-labeled coffee and bananas from 1999 to 2004 in five different nations (the UK, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium, and Sweden). 

Explanation:  

The names of the nations should be preceded by the definite article "the." 

Improved

Improved version:

The provided tabular chart depicts the sales of fairtrade-labeled coffee and bananas across five distinct nations (the UK, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium, and Sweden) spanning the period from 1999 to 2004.

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Original Text

In general, it is clearly seen that a large proportion of the deal of fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas in the United Kingdom.

Corrected

Corrected version:

In general, it is clear that a large proportion of the sales of fairtrade-labeled coffee and bananas occur in the United Kingdom.

Explanation: 

The phrase "a large proportion of the deal" is awkward and can be replaced with "a large proportion of the sales." The word "clearly" should be changed to "clear" for grammatical correctness. 

Improved

Improved version:

In general, it is evident that the United Kingdom dominates the fairtrade-labeled coffee and banana market, accounting for a substantial share of the sales.

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Original Text

On analysing the data, in 1999 and 2004, the UK had the highest dealing in fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas.

Corrected

Corrected version:

Upon analyzing the data, it is evident that in 1999 and 2004, the UK had the highest sales of fairtrade-labeled coffee and bananas. 

Explanation: 

The verb "dealing" should be replaced with "sales" to convey the meaning more accurately. Additionally, "on analyzing" should be changed to "upon analyzing" to improve the sentence structure. 

Improved

Improved version:

A thorough analysis of the data reveals that the United Kingdom emerged as the top performer in terms of fairtrade-labeled coffee and banana sales for both 1999 and 2004.

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Original Text

In addition, Switzerland bought £3 million and £20 million coffee in the same year, but the deal of fairtrade-labelled bananas had the lowest Euros in both years.

Corrected

Corrected version:

Furthermore, Switzerland spent £3 million and £20 million on coffee in the respective years, while the sales of fairtrade-labeled bananas were comparatively lower in terms of Euros. 

Explanation: 

The phrase "bought £3 million and £20 million coffee" should be revised to "spent £3 million and £20 million on coffee" for clarity. The phrase "the deal of fairtrade-labelled bananas" is incorrect and can be replaced with "the sales of fairtrade-labeled bananas." The word "lowest" should be modified to "comparatively lower" to convey a relative comparison. 

Improved

Improved version:

Additionally, it is worth noting that Switzerland allocated substantial sums of £3 million and £20 million towards coffee acquisitions in the corresponding years, whereas the sales figures for fairtrade-labeled bananas were comparatively lower in Euro value.

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Original Text

Moreover, from 1999 to 2004, the ratio of sold coffee in Denmark and Belgium was £2.8 and £1.8, respectively.

Corrected

Corrected version:

Moreover, from 1999 to 2004, the price of sold coffee in Denmark and Belgium was £2.8 and £1.8, respectively.

Explanation: 

The word "ratio" should be replaced with "price" to accurately reflect the data presented.

Improved

Improved version:

Moreover, throughout the period from 1999 to 2004, Denmark and Belgium maintained relatively higher coffee price points at £2.8 and £1.8, respectively.

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Original Text

Nevertheless, Sweden sold minimal coffee in contrast to other countries. However, London had sold the highest rate of coffee and bananas. 

Corrected

Corrected version:

However, Sweden sold a minimal amount of coffee compared to other countries. Meanwhile, London had the highest sales of coffee and bananas.

Explanation: 

The phrase "sold minimal coffee" should be revised to "sold a minimal amount of coffee" for proper expression. The phrase "highest rate of coffee and bananas" should be changed to "highest sales of coffee and bananas" to convey the intended meaning.

Improved

Improved version:

Nevertheless, Sweden's coffee sales remained notably subdued in contrast to its counterparts, with London emerging as the unrivaled leader in both coffee and banana sales.

Source: Ms Alisha Tyagi 04-07-23 MT 23

Original Text!

The tabular chart illustrates the sales of fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas from 1999 to 2004 in five different nations (UK, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium and Sweden).

In general, it is clearly seen that a large proportion of the deal of fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas in the United Kingdom.

On analysing the data, in 1999 and 2004, the UK had the highest dealing in fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas. In addition, Switzerland bought £3 million and £20 million coffee in the same year, but the deal of fairtrade-labelled bananas had the lowest Euros in both years. Moreover, from 1999 to 2004, the ratio of sold coffee in Denmark and Belgium was £2.8 and £1.8, respectively. Nevertheless, Sweden sold minimal coffee in contrast to other countries. However, London had sold the highest rate of coffee and bananas. 

According to the table, the production of fairtrade-labelled bananas in Denmark and Belgium was maximised from Switzerland and Sweden European countries in given years. Furthermore, the United Kingdom sold the maximum amount of bananas as compared to other nations.

Corrected!

The tabular chart illustrates the sales of fairtrade-labeled coffee and bananas from 1999 to 2004 in five different nations: the UK, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium, and Sweden.

In general, it is evident that a large proportion of fairtrade-labeled coffee and bananas is sold in the United Kingdom.

Upon analyzing the data, it is clear that the UK had the highest sales of fairtrade-labeled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004. Additionally, Switzerland purchased £3 million and £20 million worth of coffee in the same years, while the sales of fairtrade-labeled bananas were the lowest in terms of Euros. Moreover, the ratio of coffee sales in Denmark and Belgium was £2.8 and £1.8, respectively, from 1999 to 2004. However, Sweden had minimal coffee sales compared to other countries. London, on the other hand, had the highest rate of coffee and banana sales.

According to the table, the production of fairtrade-labeled bananas in Denmark and Belgium was maximized through imports from Switzerland and Sweden during the specified years. Furthermore, the United Kingdom sold the largest quantity of bananas compared to other nations.

IMPROVED VERSION


The provided tabular chart depicts the sales of fairtrade-labeled coffee and bananas across five distinct nations, namely the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium, and Sweden. Spanning the period from 1999 to 2004, the chart provides valuable insights into the distribution and trends in fairtrade products.

In general, it is evident that the United Kingdom emerges as the dominant player in the fairtrade market, boasting a significant proportion of both coffee and banana sales. The data analysis reveals that in both 1999 and 2004, the United Kingdom recorded the highest sales figures for fairtrade-labeled coffee and bananas, surpassing other nations.

Further examination of the data indicates that Switzerland allocated substantial amounts, £3 million and £20 million, toward coffee purchases in the respective years. However, the sales of fairtrade-labeled bananas from Switzerland were comparatively lower in terms of Euros. This discrepancy suggests a greater preference for coffee imports in Switzerland during those years.

Additionally, the analysis demonstrates that Denmark and Belgium maintained relatively higher coffee prices, with rates of £2.8 and £1.8, respectively, between 1999 and 2004. On the other hand, Sweden's coffee sales remained notably subdued compared to other countries. In contrast, London emerged as the unrivaled leader, exhibiting the highest sales figures for both coffee and bananas.

Considering the production aspect, the table reveals a significant boost in the production of fairtrade-labeled bananas in Denmark and Belgium. This increase can be attributed to imports from Switzerland and Sweden, two European countries known for their involvement in the fairtrade market. Furthermore, it is noteworthy that the United Kingdom emerged as the highest-selling nation for bananas, outperforming other participating countries.

In conclusion, the tabular chart provides a comprehensive overview of the sales and production trends of fairtrade-labeled coffee and bananas across five nations. The United Kingdom stands out as the dominant player, while Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium, and Sweden showcase varying levels of participation in the fairtrade market. These findings shed light on the consumer preferences and production dynamics within the fairtrade industry during the specified period.

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