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Vsuresh Posted 15 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing

Sentence check

Hi

Please point out the mistakes in these sentences.

Brake pedal
  • Brake pedal is helpful in bringing the vehicle to a halt. On pressing the brake pedal, the brake mechanism in the vehicle is initiated and the vehicle is brought to a halt.
  • It is better to avoid sudden brake and as far as possible the brake needs to be applied in a gentle pace.
  • Driving carefully, anticipating the movements of vehicles which come at the opposite direction and also those which might show up suddenly from the lanes on the way, prevents unnecessary application of brakes,
  • While driving down the slopes, it is not right to bring the gear to neutral and control the movement with the help of the brakes.
  • It is necessary to slow down ahead of taking a turn and it is not proper to use the brake in the turn.
  • It is important to avoid sudden brakes on slippery tracks.
  • While the vehicle is moving at a high speed, unless the wheels are straight, it is not safe to apply sudden brake.
  • Once the vehicle has passed through a watery path, the brake liner gets warmed up and reverts to its original condition once the brake pedal is pressed and let free repeatedly for a few times.
  

Top answer

Vsuresh, The brake pedal is just a pedal on the floor of the car. It's on the driver's side and it is next to the accelerator. The pedal itself does not bring the vehicle to a halt.

— JohnParis

  • Vsuresh, The brake pedal is just a pedal on the floor of the car.
  • It's on the driver's side and it is next to the accelerator.
  • The pedal itself does not bring the vehicle to a halt.
  • The braking mechanism (also known as the brake system) attached to all four wheels does that (unless, of course, you wish to open the door and dig the heel of your foot into the roadway to try and stop your vehicle - not recommended).
  • The Braking Mechanism.
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Vsuresh, The brake pedal is just a pedal on the floor of the car. It's on the driver's side and it is next to the accelerator. The pedal itself does not bring the vehicle to a halt. The braking mechanism (also known as the brake system) attached to all four wheels does that (unless, of course, you wish to open the door and dig the heel of your foot into the roadway to try and stop your vehicle - n
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Thank you very much for the corrections.

Yes, JohnParis. I am working a book on a driving manual. It is in the regional langauge and I am translation it into English.
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You are welcome for the corrections Vsuresh - glad to be of help.

Since it is a translation you are working on, I'm afraid the suggestions I have will not work.

I remember in the previous set of questions for which you asked corrections, one sentence stood out. It was about making sure that the seat was fastened to the floor of the car and didn't shake. How old is this work you
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Hi JohnParis

First of all thanks for your concern.

The book is in Tamil- The langauge of Tamil Nadu which is one of the most prominent states in India.

The book is meant for the driver trainees. The book has not been in English so far as it was designed only for the local population. Now as the company is widening its range it wants the book to be in English.

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But since it is a translation work, I need to totally stick to what is given in the source language.

Right, Vsuresh, I got it. That's what I was afraid of.

But that does not mean you have to translate word for word. That would make no sense. Please continue to send me your sentences for editing if you think I have properly interpreted them. Fo
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Yes, very much. Only native speakers like you can help in framing certain ideas in simple clear and accurate English.

Thank you, JohnParis.
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I read this tread may I ask if the sentence vsuresh wrote is correct and what it means

Only native speakers like you can help in framing certain ideas in simple clear and accurate English.

Thank you in advance
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Hi,

I read this tread may I ask if the sentence vsuresh wrote is correct and what it means

Only native speakers like you can help in framing certain ideas in simple clear and accurate English.

Thank you in advance

Can you please underline the part(s) that you need help with?

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Hi Clive,

I'm not certain if you are asking me or Vsuresh, but Vsuresh's original text can be found in the first post and my editing is in the second. There were quite a few sentences (most) that needed corrections. Later on, I informed him that I was particularly concerned I may have changed too much in the sentence about "Break Pedal", but he said no.

Have I answered your ques
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Hi John,

I was just answering the short and anonymous post that immediately precedes mine. Nothing more.
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