Correction of sentences/Common Errors

 SRR GASC Karimnagar-BCA Sem 2

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Common Errors/ correction of errors

Language is a tool of communication, which successfully conveys our ideas and thoughts to people. Sentences with grammatical correctness are necessary for effective composition.

One should have a clear idea about the structure of sentences, usage of words, phrases, articles, prepositions, nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs and conjunctions.

Here is a list of some common mistakes.

I. Nouns

The following uncountable nouns are not used in plural forms.

information, furniture, scenery, poetry, advice, knowledge, news, politics, alphabet. imagery, luggage. 

Rewrite the following sentences correcting the underlined parts.

1. A lot of informations are displayed on the notice board,

Ans:- A lot of information is displayed on the notice board,

2. These furnitures can not be repaired.

These furniture  can not be repaired.

3. Some people always give meaningful advises.

Some people always give meaningful advise

4. These luggages are very heavy.

These luggage  is very heavy.

5. The depression in the Bay of Bengal causes changes in weathers.

The depression in the Bay of Bengal causes changes in weather

6. The poetries of William Wordsworth deals with nature.

The poetry of William Wordsworth deals with nature.

7. Ravi rears the sheeps.

Ravi rears the sheep

8. Abdul Kalam had wide knowledges about space.

Abdul Kalam had wide knowledge about space.

9. Foreigners are impressed by the sceneries of the Himalayas.

Foreigners are impressed by the sceneray of the Himalayas

10. These news are informed to all members.

This  news is informed to all members.

Some nouns are always used in the plural and take a plural auxiliary verb.

police, savings, innings, surroundings, premises, spectacles, goods, shoes, shorts. thanks

11. We have to observe our surrounding.

We have to observe our surroundings

12. The expression of thank creates good atmosphere.

The expression of thanks creates a good atmosphere.

 13. The premise of a house should always be neat.

The premises of a house should always be neat.

14. The second innings has begun.

The second inning has begun.

15. You should express thank to those who help you.

Some nouns are plural in form but they are used as Singular.

physics, civics, economics, series, gymnastics, athletics, measles, mumps, politics, news, politics

16. Economics deal with financial issues.

Economics deals with financial issues

17. Athletics have to be practised very carefully.

18. The news of the earthquake have been telecast immediately.

The news of the earthquake has been telecast immediately

19. Politics of the college have disturbed us.

20. Measles were very common in olden days.

Measles is very common in olden days. 

Articles are not used before abstract nouns, proper nouns and material nouns. When they are used specifically, 'the' is used before abstract nouns and material nouns.

"The' can be used before proper nouns when they are used as common nouns.

21. The happiness is necessary in one's life.

 Happiness is necessary in one's life

22. The platinum is a costly metal.

The platinum is a costly metal.

23. Don't get irritated with the anger and the emotion.

24. The Bharath is an intelligent boy.

15. Iron which he has brought is impure.

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21. My both brother-in-laws are doctors. 

My both brothers-in-law are doctors. 

22. There are five womans in the team.

There are five women  in the team

23. My cousin brother is a designer.

My cousin is a designer.

24. Sneha is her cousin sister

Sneha is her cousin. 

25. He has many fishes. 

He has many fish. 

II. Pronouns

"One of, each of, either of, neither of, none of etc. are always followed by a plural noun or pronoun When they are taken as the subject of a sentence, they are followed by a singular verb.

26. One of my friends are a business man in Mumbai.. 

One of my friends is a business man in Mumbai..

27. Neither of the furniture are comfortable.

Neither of the furniture is comfortable

28. One should respect his teachers

One should respect one’s teachers

. 29. Neither SBI nor SBH are private banks.

Neither SBI nor SBH is private banks

30. Her both hands have been amputated.

Both of her hands have been amputated.

31. Each of them were given a prize.

Each of them was given a prize.

III. Adjectives

32. She is more fatter than her mother.

She is more fatter than her mother.

33. We have motivated a little students.

We have motivated a few students.

34. They are the most richest business men in the village. 

They are the richest business men in the village.

Q. .Rewrite the following sentences correcting the underlined part. The entire sentence must be written:

1. One of my uncles work at the Rainbow Cafe. 

2. Everyone of the workers receive the same benefits.

3. A catalog of courses and requirements often confuses tudents.

 4. Here is the book and the workbook that you will need for this course. 

5. Each of the students are studying for the test.

6. Neither of my daughters look like me.

7. Computers, film and television influences the attention span of adolescent

8. A small group of birds are flying in the sky.

9. Idli and sambar are my favourite dish for breakfast..

10. All applications for the job has been received.

11. The furniture of this room are made of teak.

12. We should not make noise.

13. Do you sell eggs by kilo or by dozen?

14. The iron is a useful metal.

15. Last Sunday my brother took me to the good restaurant.

16. There is an institution for blind in the city.

17. Sirichandana goes to the temple in mornings.

18. He is busy at the work and won't be home before 10.30.

19. Kashyap gave the beggar an one rupee coin.

20. Cow is an useful animal.

21. His name is in middle of the list.

22. He is independent from his parents.

23. She has been absent since three days.

24. This chair is quite cheap at Rs. 150.

25. Gautham gave me a chair to sit.

26. We do not sell things for credit.

27. He went to work despite of his illness.

28. You should tell to me exactly what happened there.

29. Giridhar agreed to go to Delhi and stay there for two months.

30. This is a comfortable house to live.

31. We were not allowed to enter into the house

32. See you on next Friday.

33. Sanjana is going to home.

34. Don't ask me money.

35. I have decided to quit my job a week ago.

36. I am tired as I am working since 7 o'clock in the morning.

Answers

1.One of my uncles works at the Rainbow Cafe.

2. Everyone of the workers receives the same benefits.

3. A catalog of courses and requirements often confuses students.

4. Here are the book and the workbook that you will need for this course.

5. Each of the students is studying for the test.

6. Neither of my daughters looks like me.ad

7. Computers, film and television influence the attention span of adolescents.

8. A small group of birds is flying in the sky.

9. Idli and sambar is my favourite dish for breakfast.

10. All applications for the job have been received.

11. The furniture of this room is made of teak.

12. We should not make a noise.

13. Do you sell eggs by kilo or by the dozen?

14. Iron is a useful metal.

15. Last Sunday my brother took me to a good restaurant.

16. There is an institution for the blind in the city.

17. Sirichandana goes to temple in the mornings.

18. He is busy at work and won't be home before 10.30.

19. Kashyap gave the beggar a one rupee coin.

20. Cow is a useful animal, dypopodsvol indtol

21. His name is in the middle of the list.

22. He is independent of his parents.

23. She has been absent for three days.

24. This chair is quite cheap for Rs. 150.

25. Gautham gave me a chair to sit on.

26. We do not sell things on credit.

27. He went to work despite his illness.

28. You should tell me exactly what happened there.

29. Giridhar agreed on going to Delhi and stay there for two months. 

30. This is a comfortable house to live in. 

31. We were not allowed to enter the house.

32. See you next Friday.

33. Sanjana is going home.

34. Don't ask me for money.

35. I decided to quit my job a week ago.

36. I am tired as I have been working since 7 o'clock in the morning.