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Question
The following paragraph has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Identify the error and write its correction against the correct blank number. Remember to underline the correction. The first one has been done for you.
| Error | Correction | ||
| Have you ever learned from a mistake you have made? | E.g. learn | learnt | |
| Many shouldn’t admit to doing so. For those who do, | a) | ______ | ______ |
| there was no need for guilt. We often make mistakes | b) | ______ | ______ |
| while taking risks, but all brush them aside and learn. | c) | ______ | ______ |
With that, they may not make mistakes the next time.
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Solution
| Error | Correction | ||
| Have you ever learned from a mistake you have made? | E.g. learn | learnt | |
| Many shouldn’t admit to doing so. For those who do, | a) | shouldn’t | won’t/don’t |
| there was no need for guilt. We often make mistakes | b) | was | is |
| while taking risks, but all brush them aside and learn. | c) | all | some/many |
With that, they usually don’t make mistakes the next time.
Notes
Award 1 mark for each correct answer
- ½ mark for identification of the error
- ½ mark for the writing of the correction
Editing is incomplete if either aspect (identification or rectification) is missing.
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