Error Identification

Practice 1
Read the text below. There are grammatical errors in the text. Underline the
error and write ONE word to correct the error in the space provided. The correct
word must not change the meaning of the sentence.

The text below is about relatives.
I am lucky enough to have a dozen aunts and uncles. Of all my
uncles, I like Uncle Ben the more. He is 32 years old and he is an E.g. most
English teacher at a local primary school. I liked him because he is (a)__________
the only uncle whose takes the time to talk to me and help me with (b)__________
my study. He pays particular attention to my English as am weak in (c)__________
this subject. On Saturdays, I go over to his house and he tutor me for (d)__________
free. In exchange for his kindness, I help him to clean up around her (e)__________
house. On the other hands, among all my aunt, I like Aunty Cindy (f)__________
the most. She is my father's eldest sister. She have a great sense of (g)__________
humour and always make me laugh. Every Saturday, I pay her a (h)__________
visit. She lives only a stone's throw away from my house. Not only do (i)__________
she treat me with delicious food and cakes but she also bought (j)__________
storybooks, comics and clothes for me.

Practice 2
Read the text below. There are grammatical errors in the text. Underline the
error and write ONE word to correct the error in the space provided. The correct
word must not change the meaning of the sentence.

The text below is about hobbies.
A hobby is an activity carried out frequently in our free time for our
own personal pleasure. Some of us like to read, paint and play the E.g. or
piano as a hobby. Others like collect things like stamps, coins and (a)__________
other unique collectibles. A hobby can greatly benefit an individuals. (b)__________
Hobbies enable one to spend his or her free time doing something with (c)__________
interest, which may even be profitable. Some people sews clothes, (d)__________
plant organic vegetables or collect antiques which can be sell for a (e)__________
profit. Some hobby even teach us to appreciate the value of the things (f)__________
we collecting. For example coin and paper money collectors need to be (g)__________
knowledged of the currency they collect; know the history and current (h)__________
value. There are many shared interest and hobby group that one can (i)__________
find online. Through this groups, members can connect with other (j)__________
like-minded indviduals and share knowledge regarding their shared
interest. They can lso organise special events to foster better kinship
among its members.

Practice 3
Read the text below. There are grammatical errors in the text. Underline the
error and write ONE word to correct the error in the space provided. The correct
word must not change the meaning of the sentence.

The text below is about William Shakespeare.
Long before people learned to write, they narrated stories and poems.
The first writers had the uphill task of collecting these stories and
poems and writing them up. Another form of writing is for drama and E.g. down
the production of plays. Many people thought that William (a)__________
Shakespeare was the fine playwright of his time. His plays are (b)__________
performed in near every country in the world. Shakespeare was born (c)__________
at Stratford-on-Avon and attend the local grammar school. He (d)__________
married Anne Hathaway and had three children. He gone to London (e)__________
in 1587 to earned his living in the theatre, as an actor and writer, (f)__________
returning to Stratford on 1597. Apart from numerous poems, (g)__________
Shakespeare also wrote 35 play, mostly in blank verse, which did not (h)__________
rhyme. He wrote amusing comedy such as Twelfth Night, As You Like (i)__________
It and A Midsummer Night's Dream. He also write great historical (j)__________
plays such as Richard III and Henry V and tragedies such as Hamlet
and Macbeth. He founded the ideas for many of his plays in old
stories.

Practice 4
Read the text below. There are grammatical errors in the text. Underline the
error and write ONE word to correct the error in the space provided. The correct
word must not change the meaning of the sentence.

The text below is about camping.
I have always wanted to go on a camping trip, but sadly I've never had
the opportunity to go on one. So imagine how thrill I was to find out E.g. thrilled
that the Nature Club was organised a camping trip to Pulau Rimau (a)__________
the coming school break. I was so exciting! As the bus approached the (b)__________
campsite, I could feel my heart pound. The bus came to a stop and (c)__________
everyone got down and started loading the camping gear. Soon, the (d)__________
tents were pitch and the kitchen was set up and ready for lunch to be (e)__________
prepared. It is a simple meal of fried noodles and a hot drink. After (f)__________
lunch, we were giving a 30-minute break to do whatever we wanted. (g)__________
My friends and I sat by the beach and enjoy the scenic view and (h)__________
gentle, cool sea breeze. Later that night, we sitting around the (i)__________
campfire singing songs and telling ghost stories. A next morning, we (j)__________
had breakfast, packed up our things and headed home. It was really a
memorable experience and I can't wait for the next one!

Practice 5
Read the text below. There are grammatical errors in the text. Underline the
error and write ONE word to correct the error in the space provided. The correct
word must not change the meaning of the sentence.

The text below is about personal safety.
Personal safety is an important issue as teenagers are given more
freedom. They has to take on more responsibilities in looking after E.g. have
themselves. They should learn when to make their homes, schools, (a)__________
and public places safe. When they stepping out into the streets, they (b)__________
need to be on their guard. This is because accidents may happeh so (c)__________
bad people may cause them harm. Here are some suggestion on the (d)__________
safety precautions to take. It is always a good idea to walk along a (e)__________
company of people. Teenagers should learns some form of self-defence (f)__________
as well as first aid. These are useless skills in times of emergencies. (g)__________
Teenagers should remembering to wear the proper clothing or attire (h)__________
for difference activities. This is to prevent events such as sprained (i)__________
ankle, broke arms or cuts and bruises during such activities. Always (j)__________
remember that prevention is better than cure.

Practice 6
Read the text below. There are grammatical errors in the text. Underline the
error and write ONE word to correct the error in the space provided. The correct
word must not change the meaning of the sentence.

The text below is about smoking.
Smoking is addictive because it contains nicotine. When the drug
wears off, the smoker crave for another cigarette. Without further E.g. craves
doses, the smoker, who has become mentally and physically addicting, (a)__________
will suffer withdrawal symptoms. People, especially teenager, are (b)__________
influence into smoking by their home and social environment, and (c)__________
also advertisements. The body do not need the poisons from tobacco. It (d)__________
reacts negatively at the initial stage by rejecting the poisons. It take a (e)__________
while for the habit to kick in. Smoker are lulled into a false sense of (f)__________
well-being as the effects of smoking on the body is gradually. A (g)__________
smoker's life is shortened with every cigarette they lit up. Smokers (h)__________
often look unattractive and they face a higher risks of osteoporosis. (i)__________
Recently, the government has publishes pictures of lung, mouth and (j)__________
throat cancer images on cigarette packages to discourage people from
smoking.

Practice 7
Read the text below. There are grammatical errors in the text. Underline the
error and write ONE word to correct the error in the space provided. The correct
word must not change the meaning of the sentence.

The text below is about balanced diet.
Eating healthy is an essential part of life for everyone especially
teens. Many people believe that a health diet is the key to keeping fit. E.g. healthy
It can prevent some health issue and you will love your body even (a)__________
more. It have been proven to help and prevent heart disease, high (b)__________
blood pressure, diabetes and even cancer. It was not the same as going (c)__________
on a diet. Dieting is temporary and people eats less food rather than (d)__________
the right food. Dieting can result in nutrient deficient while eating (e)__________
health boosts and balances the amount of nutrients in your body. In (f)__________
order to have a balance diet, you have to aim for balance in the (g)__________
difference food groups. Make sure you look for a variety and pay (h)__________
attention to what you eat. You needed to stay balanced to make sure (i)__________
that you have enough vitamins and minerals. It too improves your (j)__________
mood, helping you handle stress and gives you more energy. A healthy
diet is the key to a happy, long and fit life.