Spot the Error

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IELTS FOUNDATION CLASSASEAN METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (AMUC)SPOT THE ERRORSET 1

The following phrases and sentences contain common errors. Identify andcorrect the errors.

1. In 1990 there was a slightly decrease

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2. Smoking has a gradual increase

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3. The graph shows an increase of expenditure

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4. Butter has fallen sharply in the last few years

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5. The sale of margarine also has fallen since 1971

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6. The popularity of CDs has raised in recent years.

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7. There was a fall of the rate of inflation last year.

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8. The standard of living in the USA has increased.

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Focus on IELTS, Person Longman, 2002Sue OConnell (Page 22)


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1. There never seem to be anything worth watching on the television.

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2. Young people tend to hear the radio more than older age groups.

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3. According to statistics, Americans spend 2.9 hours a day seeing television.

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4. She finds playing piano the best way to relax.

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5. Why dont you move the television so that you can see it better?

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6. Ninety per cent of people in Britain listen the radio at some time during theday.

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7. Do stop talking and concentrate in your driving.

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8. You have to take a two-year training course in order to qualify as a teacher.

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1. It is worth to point out that this is not the only possible cause of the problem.

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2. There has been an increase of interest in classical music in recent years.

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3. One of the most important things in life is a good health.

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4. Only half the people who responded to the survey were satisfied.

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5. In the end of the period in question, imports had increased by ten per cent.

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6. It can be true that people are living longer, but what about their quality of life.

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7. Four out of five tourists who visit the country arrive by air.

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8. The new airport will be only two and quarter kilometers away from the school.

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9. Although you can encourage people to stop smoking, you cant force them to.

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10. The training scheme was unpopular, and at the end the government had toabandon it.

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Five of the sentences below contain errors. Identify and correct the errors.

1. I think its highly likely that the tax on cigarettes will be increased.

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2. If you dont complete your last assignment, you probably will fail the course.

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3. They say theres 90% probability of snow later today.

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4. What is the likelihood of the company making a profit, in your view?

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5. There seems to be very little prospect of achieving a lasting peace in the area.

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6. According to me, its unlikely that the government will be re-elected

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7. I believe there is a high chance of finding a cure for AIDS in the next few years.

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8. The possibility of a reduction in interest rates is small, in my opinion.

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9. Its unlikely for a new form of energy to be found in the near future.

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10. I dont think theres much likelihood of our local team reaching the finals.

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