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Sophianz Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Correct errors if any question

I have three sentences to correct, if there is an error.
There can be no error in the sentence.
Please help me find answers. Thank you.

(1) Joan has a degree in (a)English adn history and (b)is hoping to (c)take a job in (d)community work. (e)NO ERROR
(2) I hear Jody (a)hates singing in public, but the other day (b)at party, she (c)was singing merrily (d)to the music played by her husband. (e)NO ERROR
(3) When I entered (a)his office, he (b)was talking with his secretary (c)near from the window and an assistant sat typing away (d)at a table beside him. (e)NO ERROR
  

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(1) (a) is incorrect. It should be "English and history". (2) (b) is incorrect.

— Clex19

  • (1) (a) is incorrect.
  • It should be "English and history".
  • (2) (b) is incorrect.
  • It should be "at a party" or "at the party".
  • (3) (c) is incorrect.
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(1) (a) is incorrect. It should be "English and history".
(2) (b) is incorrect. It should be "at a party" or "at the party".
(3) (c) is incorrect. It should be "near the window,".
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Thank you for your answer. It was very helpful.
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(1) Joan has a degree in (a)English adn history and (b)is hoping to (c)take a job in (d)community work. (e)NO ERROR

I suspect that 'adn' is just your own typo.

'Take a job' is not a natural thing to say in this sentence.

Clive
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