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Task-2
Let's Learn from Others' Mistakes
Common Errors
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Source: Mr Karan 25-07-23 Test 05
Original Text
There is a little room for doubt that trade and lifestyle interchanges with other nations are paramount.
Corrected
Corrected version:
There is little room for doubt that trade and lifestyle interchanges with other nations are paramount.
Explanation:
The word "a" should be removed before "little" as it is unnecessary.
Improved
Improved version:
In today's globalized world, the significance of trade and cultural exchanges with other nations cannot be underestimated.
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Original Text
The issue of traditional cultures and trades are disappearing as there are strong arguments for and against it.
Corrected
Corrected version:
The issue of traditional cultures and trades is disappearing as there are strong arguments for and against it.
Explanation:
The verb "is" should be used instead of "are" as "issue" is a singular noun.
Improved
Improved version:
The issue of disappearing traditional cultures and trades is a topic that elicits strong arguments both in favor and against it.
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Original Text
Many people believe that exchanging of cultural activities and commerces are influence because there are many critical factors in favour of this theory.
Corrected
Corrected version:
Many people believe that the exchanging of cultural activities and commerce influences because there are many critical factors in favour of this theory.
Explanation:
The word "the" should be added before "exchanging" to make it grammatically correct. Also, "influence" should be changed to "influences" to agree with the subject.
Improved
Improved version:
Many individuals firmly believe that the exchange of cultural activities and commerce holds significant influence, supported by critical factors in favor of this theory.
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Original Text
One of them is that, increasing trades between nations proportionally leading to economic growth and creates opportunities for businesses to expand and flourish in new markets.
Corrected
Corrected version:
One of them is that increasing trades between nations leads to economic growth and creates opportunities for businesses to expand and flourish in new markets.
Explanation:
The comma after "that" should be removed as it is unnecessary.
Improved
Improved version:
One such factor is the positive correlation between increasing trade between nations and economic growth, which in turn creates opportunities for businesses to expand and thrive in new markets.
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Original Text
As a consequence, relations between countries are strong, too because they are interdependent.
Corrected
Corrected version:
As a consequence, relations between countries are strong too because they are interdependent.
Explanation:
The comma after "strong" should be removed as it is unnecessary.
Improved
Improved version:
Consequently, this can lead to job creation and enhanced prosperity for individuals in both countries, thereby strengthening bilateral relations as they become interdependent.
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Original Text
A good example of this is that you can follow American fashion and celebrities other nations festivals.
Corrected
Corrected version:
A good example of this is that you can follow American fashion and celebrities in other nations' festivals.
Explanation:
The word "festivals" should be pluralized by adding an apostrophe and an "s" ('s).
Improved
Improved version:
It is widely accepted that people acquire knowledge about new languages and cultures through these exchanges, evident in the ability to follow American fashion and celebrities during other nations' festivals.
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Original Text
On the other hand, others claim that it affects on nations heritage.
Corrected
Corrected version:
On the other hand, others claim that it affects a nation's heritage.
Explanation:
The word "on" should be removed before "nations" and "heritage" should be singularized by adding an apostrophe and an "s" ('s).
Improved
Improved version:
Conversely, others argue that such exchanges have a detrimental impact on a nation's heritage.
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Original Text
One say that even if business and cultures interchanging are increasing parallel they affect on small businesses, resulting from vendors are facing many problems in the future.
Corrected
Corrected version:
One says that even if business and cultures interchanging are increasing in parallel, they affect small businesses, resulting in vendors facing many problems in the future.
Explanation:
The word "say" should be changed to "says" to agree with the subject. Also, "increasing parallel" should be changed to "increasing in parallel" for clarity. Additionally, "affect on" should be changed to "affect" and "resulting from" should be used instead of "resulting from" for proper sentence structure.
Improved
Improved version:
One argument is that despite the parallel growth of business and cultural exchanges, small businesses may face numerous challenges in the future.
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Original Text
In addition, brunch of people say that our community follow other nations cultures and they are forgetting our regional culture.
Corrected
Corrected version:
Additionally, a bunch of people say that our community follows other nations' cultures and they are forgetting our regional culture.
Explanation:
The word "brunch" should be changed to "a bunch" for correct word usage. Also, "follow" should be changed to "follows" to agree with the subject. Lastly, "other nations cultures" should be changed to "other nations' cultures" to show possession.
Improved
Improved version:
Additionally, there is concern that our community is increasingly adopting other nations' cultures, leading to the neglect of our regional culture.
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Original Text
Moreover, there is evidence that a large number of minority languages are on the extension as people prefer to conduct business and communication is a widely used tongue like English.
Corrected
Corrected version:
Moreover, there is evidence that a large number of minority languages are in decline as people prefer to conduct business and communication in a widely used tongue like English.
Explanation:
The phrase "on the extension" should be changed to "in decline" to accurately convey the idea of languages decreasing. Also, "is" should be changed to "in" before "a widely used tongue" for correct preposition usage.
Improved
Improved version:
Furthermore, evidence suggests that minority languages are experiencing a decline as people prefer to conduct business and communicate in widely spoken languages such as English.
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Original Text
In my perspective, international trade and cultural exchange have numerous advantages, but they also have transformative drawbacks.
Corrected
Corrected version:
No grammatical errors.
Improved
Improved version:
In my perspective, international trade and cultural exchange offer numerous advantages, but they also have transformative drawbacks.
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Original Text
Generally speaking, the advantages exceed the downsides, but both must be taken into account.
Corrected
Corrected version:
No grammatical errors.
Improved
Improved version:
Overall, the advantages outweigh the downsides, but it is crucial to consider both aspects.
Source: Mr Karan 25-07-23 Test 05
Original Text!
There is a little room for doubt that trade and lifestyle interchanges with other nations are paramount. The issue of traditional cultures and trades are disappearing as there are strong arguments for and against it.
Many people believe that exchanging of cultural activities and commerces are influence because there are many critical factors in favour of this theory. One of them is that, increasing trades between nations proportionally leading to economic growth and creates opportunities for businesses to expand and flourish in new markets. This can lead to job creation and increased prosperity for people in both countries. As a consequence, relations between countries are strong, too because they are interdependent. It is a common belief that people learn about new languages and cultures. A good example of this is that you can follow American fashion and celebrities other nations festivals.
On the other hand, others claim that it affects on nations heritage. One say that even if business and cultures interchanging are increasing parallel they affect on small businesses, resulting from vendors are facing many problems in the future. In addition, brunch of people say that our community follow other nations cultures and they are forgetting our regional culture. Moreover, there is evidence that a large number of minority languages are on the extension as people prefer to conduct business and communication is a widely used tongue like English.
In my perspective, international trade and cultural exchange have numerous advantages, but they also have transformative drawbacks. Generally speaking, the advantages exceed the downsides, but both must be taken into account.
Corrected!
There is little room for doubt that trade and lifestyle exchanges with other nations are paramount. The issue of traditional cultures and trades disappearing is a topic that has strong arguments both for and against it.
Many people believe that the exchange of cultural activities and commerce is influenced by critical factors in favor of this theory. One of them is that increasing trades between nations leads to economic growth and creates opportunities for businesses to expand and flourish in new markets. This can lead to job creation and increased prosperity for people in both countries. As a consequence, relations between countries are also strong because they are interdependent. It is commonly believed that people learn about new languages and cultures. A good example of this is the ability to follow American fashion and celebrities during other nations' festivals.
On the other hand, others claim that it affects a nation's heritage. They argue that even if business and cultural exchanges are increasing in parallel, they have a negative impact on small businesses. Vendors are facing many problems in the future. Additionally, many people say that our community is adopting other nations' cultures and forgetting our regional culture. Moreover, there is evidence that a large number of minority languages are becoming extinct as people prefer to conduct business and communicate in widely used tongues like English.
In my perspective, international trade and cultural exchange have numerous advantages, but they also have transformative drawbacks. Generally speaking, the advantages outweigh the downsides, but both must be taken into account.
IMPROVED VERSION
In today's globalized world, the significance of trade and cultural exchanges with other nations cannot be overstated. While there are strong arguments both in favor and against the disappearance of traditional cultures and trades, it is widely believed that these exchanges have a profound influence on societies. One compelling argument is that increasing trade between nations leads to economic growth, creating opportunities for businesses to expand and flourish in new markets. As a result, this fosters job creation and prosperity for individuals in both countries, strengthening their interdependent relations. Additionally, these exchanges facilitate the learning of new languages and cultures, exemplified by the ability to follow American fashion and celebrities during other nations' festivals.
However, critics argue that these exchanges come at the expense of a nation's heritage. They contend that while business and cultural interchanges may be growing in parallel, small businesses face numerous challenges in the future. Furthermore, there is concern that our community is increasingly adopting other nations' cultures, leading to the neglect of our own regional culture. Moreover, there is evidence suggesting that minority languages are on the decline as people prioritize conducting business and communication in widely spoken languages like English.
In my perspective, international trade and cultural exchange offer numerous advantages, but they also have transformative drawbacks. Despite this, the benefits outweigh the downsides. It is crucial, however, to carefully consider and strike a balance between the advantages and disadvantages of these exchanges.
In conclusion, the importance of trade and lifestyle interchanges with other nations cannot be overlooked. While there are valid arguments both in favor and against the disappearance of traditional cultures and trades, it is clear that these exchanges have a significant impact on societies. Therefore, it is imperative to recognize the advantages and disadvantages of such exchanges and find ways to maximize the benefits while minimizing the drawbacks.
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