| Incorrect |
We realized where our weak points were and how
to get rid of them. |
| Correct |
We realized where our weak points were and how
we could get rid of them. |
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| Incorrect |
All I know is my friend is right. |
| Correct |
All I know is that my friend is right. |
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Note : When the "that
clause" is the object of a verb, the subordinating conjunction that
may be omitted. When it is a complement of the verb be,
that cannot be omitted. |
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| Incorrect |
Most of us found difficult to
comprehend his speech. |
| Correct |
Most of us found it difficult
to comprehend his speech. |
| |
|
| Incorrect |
Her heart sank and
could hardly stand. |
| Correct |
Her heart sank and she could
hardly stand. |
|
Note : Not changing the subject will make "her heart" seem to
have "feet" on which it stands. |
| |
|
| Incorrect |
While doing the work, there are
obstacles ahead. |
| Correct |
While doing the work, they met with
obstacles. |
|
Note : A certain action must be
attached to the actor; otherwise the action becomes dangling. |
| |
|
| Incorrect |
Mandy is easy to suffer from cold. |
| Correct |
Mandy suffers from cold
easily. |
| |
|
| Incorrect |
How much is the price of this pen ? |
| Correct |
How much is this pen ? Or How much does this pen
cost ? Or What is the price of this pen ? |
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