Sentence where there is an error | Explanation why it is an error | Revised version |
1. "K+12" is the project of the Department of education in the Philippines to extend basic education to 12 years. | The e of Department of Education wasn't capitalized | "K+12" is the project of the Department of Education in the Philippines to extend basic education to 12 years. |
2. He always practices hard and when of the court thinks of ways to better his game. | There was no subject for the verb think and no comma splice. | He always practices hard and when of the court, he thinks of ways to better his game. |
3. On the other hand Lebron doesn't practice as much and relies solely on his physical assets and god given talent. | God wasn't capitalized and God-given lacked a hyphen | On the other hand Lebron doesn't practice as much and relies solely on his physical assets and God-given talent |
4. Both have been proclaimed as the greatest player of our generation. | Didn't pluralize player. | Both have been proclaimed as the greatest players of our generation. |
5. his career high is 81 points which is the second highest scored points in an NBA game, and is a one-time MVP. | H in his isn't capitalized | His career high is 81 points which is the second highest scored points in an NBA game, and is a one-time MVP. |
6. In conclusion maturity isn't measured by how old we are or how we look it's how we act towards situations. | There should be no apostrophe. | In conclusion maturity isn't measured by how old we are or how we look its how we act towards situations. |
7. The Philippines today isnt what it was 20 years ago. | There should be an apostrophe. | The Philippines today isn't what it was 20 years ago. |
8. times are changing | T should be capitalized. | Times are changing. |
9. Its easy to find jobs within the country or abroad. | There should be an apostrophe. | It's easy to find jobs within the country or abroad. |
10. I had a friend who wasnt that bright but dreamt of studying in UP | There should be an apostrophe. | I had a friend who wasn't that bright but dreamt of studying in UP |
Monday, August 22, 2011
Errors in Englcom Writing
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