Error correction 3

Identify the error in the sentence

In 1964, after a report of the surgeon-general on the dangers of (A) smoking, cigarette packets have been made (B) to carry (C) a health warning. No error (D)

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

(B)...cigarette packets were made to carry a health warning.

We use the past simple tense to refer to a definite point or period in the past. The present perfect tense relates past events to the present.

Identify the error in the sentence

'It's very sad to see this ancient house in its present state,' said the conservation officer. 'It was built(A) in 1774 by the architect John Plaw and for 210 years has been owned(B) by the same family, which made a fortune(C) in coal and minerals, until it was sold in 1991.' No error (D)

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

(B)...it was owned by the same family...until it was sold in 1991.

We use the past simple tense to refer to a definite point in the past. The past perfect tense refers to a situation that occurred before a particular time in the past or prior to another event in the past.

Identify the error in the sentence

Sedentary occupations and intellectual activities are consuming (A) relatively small amounts(B) of energy of energy compared to those requiring(C) regular muscular work. No error (D)

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

(A) Sedentary occupations ...... consume relatively small amounts of energy...

We use the present simple to talk about something that is generally true.

Identify the error in the sentence

As with(A) so many changes over the past decade, the end of pocket cash was accelerated(B) by(C) the Internet these days. No error (D)

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

(B)... has been accelerated by the internet these days.

We use the present progressive tense for thing that are changing over a longer period. These days is a typical expression use with the present progressive tense in this meaning.

Identify the error in the sentence

Despite a deservedly high reputation(A) for producing(B) gifted young designers and innovative styles, as(C) a fashion capital London falls far behind Paris, Milan, New York and Tokyo. No error (D)

• A

• B

• C

• D

Identify the error in the sentence

Because of the increased demand for paper during 19th century (A), papermakers turned to(B) fiber from trees for their raw material (C) as it was cheaper and more abundant than rags. No error (D)

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

(A) ...... during the 19th century....

Cardinal numbers take the definite number article the

Identify the error in the sentence

The native Australians, faced with the need to travel (A) on foot across vast areas of barren wilderness with few landmarks (B), have inherited songs from their ancestors which describe the graphic features of the route and act as(C) am acoustic map, guiding the people along the right course. No error (D)

• A

• B

• C

• D

It was not until(A) the end of August 1906 when(B) Amundsen sailed into the waters(C) of the Pacific. No error (D)

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

We use it+be+that+relative clause

to give more emphasis. The relative pronoun that introduces the relative clause