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Examine the following sentences for
illogical constructions and correct them. |
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The main problem is nobody is
interested in this kind of work. |
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Can you tell me how much is the
price of this dictionary ? |
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The population of California is
more than Texas. |
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It is Mr. Smith has created the
trouble. |
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After a while, a taxi arrived and
came out to help the blind man. |
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To excel in work, education and
training are indispensable. |
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Speaking on economic development,
it was understood that the Minister for trade and Industry had
recommended some effective measures. |
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Do you have better ideas than your
friend ? |
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The policeman ran forward and the
gangster was arrested. |
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I am not possible to get along with
that hypocritical man. |
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Answers |
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The main problem is that nobody is
interested in this kind of work. |
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2. |
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Can you tell me what is the price
of this dictionary ? |
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3. |
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The population of California is
more than that of Texas. |
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4. |
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It is Mr. Smith who has created the
trouble. |
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5. |
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After a while, a taxi arrive and
the driver came out to help the blind man. |
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To excel in work, one needs
education and training. |
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Speak on economic development, the
Minister of trade and Industry was understood to have
recommended some effective measures. |
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Do you have better ideas than those
of your friend ? |
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9. |
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The policemen ran forward and
arrested the gangster. |
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10. |
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It is not possible for me to get
along with that hypocritical man. |
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