ERROR ANALYSIS Lesson 23
Activity 1
Now correct the following sentences:
1. I don’t understand the point (Right)
2. I have two sons.
3. I like this music.
4. I see what you mean.
5. I love my country.
Activity 2
Complete the following sentences and check your answers with your teacher:
1. She does not obey her teachers.
2. Every one of the visitors has expressed their satisfaction.
3. Neither of the two sisters is married.
4. I do not know the man who is standing there.
5. My mobile phone that broke yesterday is now useless.
6. It is he who has broken the chair.
7. Do you know who he is?
8. Who/Whom is she speaking to?
9. The famous poet and philosopher has got the Nobel prize.
Activity 3
Correct the following sentences:
1. Everyone makes mistakes.
2. Fish and chips is my favourite dish.
3. My friend and I are innocent.
4. Two and two makes four.
5. He and his friends have stolen my calculator.
6. I am fond of fruits.
7. Nobody is perfect in this world.
8. His teacher and friend is dead.
9. Each pain and each joy brings us an experience.
10. Either you or he is telling a lie.
Activity 4
Complete the following sentences with appropriate word:
1. A student should not be taught more than he can think of.
2. The plan of action proposed by the CM is in agreement with vision 2020.
3. A box of oranges is enough
4. A series of lectures on’ Indian Technology’ is arranged by the Department.
5. Don’t scold the boy; he’ll come around in time.
6. Who’ll look after the children in the absence of their mother?
7. He has a reputation for honesty.
8. There is a cow in the field.
9. He looked as if he hadn’t slept for weeks.
10. The two robbers shared the booty between themselves.
Activity 5
Correct the following sentences
1. What is the time by your watch?
2. The train is crowded with the people.
3. The mountain was covered with snow.
4. He is liberal about his time and money.
5. Sita was sitting in the shade of Asoka tree.
6. He is an expert on ancient Indian History.
7. She climbed up the tree.
8. I said it to his face.
9. He came on foot.
10. The child ran along the road.
11. He is my cousin.
12. I am suffering from fever.
Activity 6
Identify the errors in the following sentences
1. The Ganges is a sacred river of the Hindus.
2 He is so weak that he cannot fight anymore.
3 He as well as his brothers is absent.
4. Honesty pays in the long run.
5. Gouri has two houses in Hyderabad.
6. He has been playing the Veena for the last two hours.
7. The rule is not applicable in your case.
8. He could see that one of them was at the desk.
9. You must try to indicate clearly the errors by marking them in red.
10. The two sisters were fighting with each another.
Activity 7
Find out whether the following sentences are right /wrong’
Put a tick [ ] in the appropriate box.
Wrong Right
1. My uncle has four sons-in-law.
2. She ate three handfuls of rice.
3. I noticed that the leg of the table is broken.
4. The staff is provided with a library.
5. Kumar applied for admission into polytechnic.
6. Some people have no compassion for the poor.
7. I take much delight in helping the needy.
8. He has lost hope of his success.
9. I received an invitation to the dinner.
10. I took precaution against the infection.
Activity 8
Identify the correct sentences
1. (B) Every man and boy is aware of their rights and duties.
2. (A) I remember the day when I met her first time.
3. (E) Education is preferable to riches.
4. (A) Thomas is afraid of dogs.
5. (D) She writes badly.
Activity 9
Correct the following sentences:
1. One of my friends is going to Delhi.
2 He comes there not only for coaching but also for swimming.
4. The Secretary and Treasurer is present at the meeting.
5. Either you or I am responsible for this mistake.
6. The majority of the lecturers believe that the student has not copied in the examination.
7. The number of days in a year is three hundred and sixty five.
8. A lot of people were present there.
9. A great deal of work has been finished.
10. This is the better of the two books on English are available in our library.
Activity 10
Match the following and write as many correct sentences as possible
1. The HMT Factory (A) should be careful in his work. [ 7]
2. The beggar (B) got an award. [5 ]
3. This gold (C) is attending the seminar. [10 ]
4. The account officer and (D) treasurer lives at farther end of the street. [4 ]
5. It is he who (E) are not often late. [9 ]
6. Saritha is a student who (F) is asking for alms. [2 ]
7. Satish (G) read the report. [ 6]
8. Many a student (H) has been brought from America. [3 ]
9. They (I) could solve the problem easily. [8 ]
10. The Principal (J) has the latest machinery. [1 ]
Activity 11
Correct the following sentences:
1. There are a few mistakes in your essay which should not be repeated in future.
2. He is senior to me.
3. I had my food when he called on me yesterday.
4. She prefers coffee to tea.
5. I bought three pairs of shoes and four dozens of mangoes.
6. Rajesh absented himself from the class for a week.
7. I cut myself while shaving.
8. The conductor said that there was no room in the bus.
9. While he was sleeping in the grass, he was bitten by a snake.
10. The river has overflowed its banks.
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