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then compare their generalizations to decide on the most accurate and easi- est to remember.
Please correct the errors in thefollowing sentences and create specific rules that can befollowed to avoid making such errors in writing. What types of errors have you noticed in these sentences? How many?
1. College graduates will earning more money than people without college degrees.
2. The Internet has everything, the news, shopping, and gossip, and the Internet has reach every aspect of our lives.When I searched for the information for my classes, I have find all the facts I need.
3. The purpose of my essay will be to focus on the work of Pendelton's early paintings that has been giving the credit for founding the still-art school.
4. It is not Pendeltons style that was widely imitating among the local group of painters in the 16th century, but the style of his pupil
Johnson (1479-1559).
5. Johnson didn't just only learned painting from Pendelton; he was
also often imitated the styles of earlier artists, such as Ellison,
Dickerson, and Morris.
6. Abraham Maslow did identified the order of human needs from the
lowest to the highest.
7. The interviewer have not spoke to the study subjects in detail, but
he should.
8.The topicofthecausesofSecondWorldWarhasbeendiscussingin
many articles.
(2) English Is a Strange Language: Strange Subjects of ActiveVerbs
and Strange Active Verbs
This exercise leads to interesting discussions for pairs or small groups of stu- dents. It is important that the teacher follow up with a whole-class discus- sion and explanation.
In your opinion, which of thefollowing sentences aregrammatical, which are alit- tle strange, and which are not grammatical ? Please explain why you think that some of the sentences seem strange or incorrect and how they can be corrected.
1. It was a dark and stormy night, and students studied in the library because they will have a test tomorrow.
2. Engineers will make a decision about the design for the bridge. They will choose one of the three designs: a floating bridge, a sus- pension bridge, or an arch bridge. The public vote will approve their choice.
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