ERROR CORRECTION EXERCISE 3
Here is a selection of errors from CA3 and CA4. The error has been
indicated in bold. See how many you can correct.
1 The key is finding the point for not to fall into this type of disorder.
Correction: To falling
Explanation:
2 We are living more in online than in our physical actuality.
Correction: We are living more in online than in our physical reality.
Explanation: It is better expressed.
3 I recognize have WhatsApp is fantastic.
Correction: I have recognize WhatsApp is fantastic
Explanation: Literal translation. the order is wrong.
4 I have readed in a newspaper a new about a study on the use of
whatsapp.
Correction: I read in a newspaper a notice about a study on the use of whatsapp.
Explanation: First person is this way.
5 When you finish the career you can help her.
Correction:
Explanation:
6 If this doesn’t work it can be treat with medicines.
Correction: If this doesn’t work it can be treated with medicines.
Explanation: Third person
7 Too much people worry about problems without stop.
Correction: Too many people worry about the problems nonstop.
Explanation:
8 For person who suffer from this disease is difficult to change.
Correction: For people who suffer from this disease it’s difficult to change.
Explanation: Person is one, and people are many.
