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Error Analysis & Correction

LESSON
Lesson Reference
Grammar rules and examples for self-study
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REVIEW
Review Exercises
Fill-in and gap-fill practice tasks
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ANSWER KEY
Answer Key
Correct answers for all exercises
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Error Analysis & Correction

Grammar Reference

Form Example
Tensenarrative consistency · past perfect · backshift"had + PP" for earlier past
Agreementcollective · proportional · each/every (singular)most of the work is
False friendsactually · eventually · sensible · support · assistmemorise correct meaning
Structureinversion · dangling participle · no "would" in ifnever have I / had I known

Error Analysis & Correction — Exercises

Exercises

  1. She made a research into the causes of climate change.
  2. The government is gonna increase taxes to fund healthcare.
  3. I was knowing the answer but I forgot it during the exam.
  4. The informations provided were insufficient.
  5. He is very interested about medieval history.
  6. Despite of the rain, the match continued.

Error Analysis & Correction — Answer Key

Exercises

  1. Sample answer: She conducted research into the causes of climate change.
  2. Sample answer: The government is going to increase taxes to fund healthcare.
  3. Sample answer: I knew the answer but forgot it during the exam.
  4. Sample answer: The information provided was insufficient.
  5. Sample answer: He is very interested in medieval history.
  6. Sample answer: Despite the rain, the match continued.