which sentences are correct?

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hello :slight_smile:

Please go over the following sentences and tell me which of them is correct.

  1. A: The largest catastrophe on earthquake in Japan is the destruction of Nuclear power plant.

    B: The largest catastrophe in Japan was the destruction of its nuclear power plant caused by the earthquake.

  2. A: We have to preserve the nature of the Earth for our children.

    B: We have to preserve Mother Nature for our children.

  3. A: This cloth was composed by waterproof fabrics.

    B: These clothes were composed of waterproof fabrics.

  4. A: However, the bond between [b]two countries[/b] leads to a devastating     catastrophe.

 B: However, the bond between [b]the two countries[/b] leads to a devastating catastrophe.

  5. A: [b]Early 2000[/b], the speculative bubble was burst.

 B: [b]In the Early 2000[/b], the speculative bubble was burst.

  6.  A: Patients who suffer from rare diseases can't help but[b] hang upon[/b] medicine.

  B: Patients who suffer from rare diseases can't help but [b]hang upon the[/b] medicine.

  7.   A: The bomb [b]burst.[/b]

   B: The bomb [b]exploded.[/b]

  8.    A: The situation[b] made us in chaos.

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B: The situation threw us into chaos.

  1.    A: He is [b]a rare handsome[/b] guy.

  2.   A: [b]The Japan's earthquake[/b] is a catastrophe.

   B: [b]The earthquake in Japan[/b] is a catastrophe.

  3.   A: [b]To use[/b] a remote control makes people lazy.

    B: [b]The use of[/b] a remote control makes people lazy.

    C : [b]Using[/b] the remote control makes people lazy.

  4.    A: After the war, the country [b]became chaos.[/b]

     B: After the war, the country [b]became chaotic[/b].

Thank you so much for helping me again. I really appreciate it. :slight_smile:

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A: The largest catastrophe on caused by the an earthquake in Japan is/was the destruction of the Nuclear power plant.
B: The largest catastrophe in Japan was the destruction of its nuclear power plant, which was caused by the an earthquake.
You can use ‘the earthquake’ – but only if further context makes it clear what earthquake you mean.

A: We have to preserve the nature of the Earth’s natural resources for our children.
B: We have to preserve Mother Nature for our children.

A: This cloth was composed by of waterproof fabric(s).
B: These clothes were composed of waterproof fabrics.
‘Composed’ for a fabric sounds strange. ‘consists of’ might be more suitable.

A: However, the bond between two countries leads to a devastating catastrophe.
B: However, the bond between the two countries leads (or past tense: led) to a devastating catastrophe.

A: Early 2000, the speculative bubble was burst.
B: In the Early 2000, the speculative bubble was burst.
In early 2000, the speculative bubble burst.

A: Patients who suffer from rare diseases can’t help but hang upon medicine.
B: Patients who suffer from rare diseases can’t help but hang upon the medicine.
Either with or without the article, but ‘hang upon’ would be better replaced by ‘rely upon’.

A: The bomb burst.
B: The bomb exploded.
Both are okay, though ‘burst’ tends to be used only in specific situations.
When the bomb burst - when it released a massive amount of energy.
When the bomb exploded - when it blew up.

A: The situation made us in caused chaos.
B: The situation threw us into chaos.

A: He is a rare handsome guy. <-- Grammatically acceptable.

A: The Japan’s earthquake is a catastrophe.
B: The earthquake in Japan is a catastrophe.

A: To use the/a remote control makes people lazy. <-- Only in informal conversation.
B: The use of the/a remote control makes people lazy.
C : Using the/a remote control makes people lazy.

A: After the war, the country became was in chaos.
B: After the war, the country became chaotic.

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Thank you so much B for always helping me :slight_smile:

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Please go over the following sentences and tell me if they are all correct.

  1. A: You have to get awareness from what you just said.
    B: You have to be aware of what you just said.

  2. A: It was the best spectacular achievement.
    B: It was the most spectacular achievement.

  3. A: They thought that the politics are irrelevant to their life.
    B: They thought that politics is irrelevant to their life.

  4. A: Age is irrelevant to study English.
    B: Age is irrelevant to studying English.

  5. A: I wondered a fleeting moment.
    B: I wondered for a fleeting moment.

  6. A: As one old man saw cloud, he said that my adulthood had been fleeting time. (Is it ok not to use an article before the word fleeting)
    B: As one old man saw the cloud, he said that his adulthood had been a fleeting time.
    C: As the old man saw the cloud, he said that his adulthood had been a fleeting time.

  7. A: For the fleeting moment, she thought that she was running away.
    B: For a fleeting moment, she thought that she was running away.

  8. To save money, we have to diminish abuse of the money. (Is this correct? Is “diminish” an appropriate word to use?)

  9. A: Optimistic mind makes you more happy.
    B: Having an optimistic mind makes you more happy.
    C: Having an optimistic mind makes you happier.

  10. A: I want to assess a price of my apartment. (Is “price” the right word to use?)
    B: I want to assess the value of my apartment.

  11. A: What you say is irrelevant to it. (Is the " simple present tense" the right tense to use?)
    B: What you are saying is irrelevant to it.

  12. A: She is irrelevant in the accident.
    B: She is irrelevant to the accident.

  13. My friend is irrelevant to that problem. (Is the usage of the word “irrelevant” correct?)

Thanks a lot :slight_smile:

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1B is correct.
2B is correct.
3 They thought that politics was irrelevant to their lives.
They think that politics is irrelevant to their lives.
4B, though I would use ‘for’ not ‘to’.
5B
6 As one/the old man saw the cloud, he said that his adulthood had been fleeting. (had been quick)
one - a single man from a group of old men / the - a particular old man
7B
8 This is not a good sentence. I suggest: to save money, we should not waste it. / to save money, we should not fritter it away.
9C
10B You can also use ‘the price’ but ‘value’ is more precise.
11 Both tenses are possible.
12B is the better of the two, but we would usually say ‘her view/position/statement is not relevant to/irrelevant to the accident’
13 is not a good sentence. See 12.

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Thanks B :slight_smile:

What about these sentences? Which of the following are correct?

  1. A: People tend to mumble when they speak in English.
    B: People tend to mumble when they speak English.

  2. A: He is sloppy to do everything.
    B: He is sloppy in everything.

  3. A: This teacup is made of fragile china.
    B: This teacup is made from fragile chine.

  4. He is clumsy in studying. (Is this correct? Does it sound natural?)

  5. A: If you look sloppy one time, there is no turning back.
    B: If you look sloppy at once, there is no turning back.
    C: If you look sloppy once, there is no turning back.

  6. He still looks clumsy cutting cucumbers.

Thank so much :slight_smile:

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1 Both can be correct.
2b
3 both can be correct
4 ‘clumsy’ does not match ‘studying’. Possibly you mean ‘careless’?
5C grammatically, but I don’t really get the meaning of the sentence.
6 is okay.

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Thanks again B:)

What about the following sentences, are they grammatical?

A: It will also be more than you expect.

B: It will be also more than you expect.

Which one is the most appropriate placement of the adverb “also”.

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A is natural.

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thanks B :slight_smile:

Kindly take a look at the following sentences as well.

1 A: Hidden in the cabinet are files containing derogatory racial statements.

B: The files containing derogatory racial statements are hidden in the cabinet.

  1. A: Forbidden in her class is being late.
    B: Being late is forbidden in her class.

  2. A: Forbidden in her class is Tardiness.
    B: Tardiness is forbidden in her class.

I think “A’s” are right but a little bit poetic; however, I’m not completely sure about it.

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1A and B are correct.
2/3B are correct but 2/3A sound extremely odd because of the unusual word order.

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I see. :slight_smile:

If it isn’t too much, could also also help me go over the following sentences?

  1. A: This pill will make you ease.
    B: This pill will make you feel ease.
    C: This pill will make you feel at ease.

  2. A: I hope to leap over a second spot in this level test.
    B: I hope to leap over the second spot in this level test.
    C: I hope to leap into the second spot in this level test.

  3. If you want to leap more, you should exercise every day. (is this correct?)

  4. Greece economy is beyond crippling. (Does this make sense? Is this grammatical?)

  5. A: Don’t doubt my intention for you.
    B: Don’t doubt my intention on you.

  6. You were forbidden to smoke in this room because you spilt out too much after smoking (Does this make sense as well?)

  7. A: I met her halfway and kissed her regardless of other people’s eye.
    B: I met her halfway and kissed her regardless of other people’s eyes.

    By the way, going back to this sentence " Forbidden in her class is being late". How can we change this so that it would no longer sound odd, specifically following the method of “inversion”?

Thank you so much B :slight_smile:

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1C
Also possible:
This pill will ease your suffering/pains.

2C

3 is grammatically correct, but seems an odd idea.

  1. The Greek economy is beyond ‘crippled/crippling’. (meaning it’s even worse than ‘crippled/crippling’)

5A

6 doesn’t make sense.

7B

You cannot invert the sentence ‘Being late is forbidden in her class’ without it sounding odd unless you make some changes: ‘In her class it is forbidden to be late’.

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Hello :slight_smile:

Please help me figure out the correct sentences. Sentences A are the original sentences which I’m not sure if they are indeed correct. Sentences B are the revisions I’ve come up with.

  1. A: His speech makes the conflict aggravate. (Is this correct? I think the structure is right but it just doesn’t sound right to me.)
    B: His speech aggravates the conflict.

  2. A: If you exercise regularly, you will wear off the fat. (Is the use of “wear off” correct?)
    B: If you exercise regularly, you will get rid of the fat.

  3. A: Jeans and pants are not allowed to go to there. (I don’t think this makes sense.)
    B: We are not allowed to go there in jeans and pants.

  4. A: Progress of society is inevitable.
    B: Progress in society is inevitable.

  5. A: The value of money wears off.
    B: The value of money is declining.

  6. This accident is casual, so be cautious.(I’m not sure if “casual” is the right word to use here and I don’t exactly get it.)

  7. A: To candidates, it would be a tough question.
    B: To the candidates, it would be a tough question.
    C: For the candidates, it would be a tough question.

  8. A lot of money aggravate the people’s mind. (Does this make sense? Is this grammatical?)

  9. A: The city’s street is filthy.
    B: The city street is filthy.

  10. If you bother me, I will crack me up. (Does this also make sense?)

  11. Memory is wore off by people’s brain. (How about this one. Does it make sense?)

  12. A: Don’t tell me “hello”. I already have a tough mind.
    B: Don’t say “hello”. I already had a tough mind.

  13. Don’t look out for him. He is starting to perceive you.

Thanks a lot :slight_smile:

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1A is incorrect. Your sentence B is much better.

2A - you might just about get away with it, but it’s not really right. I agree with your version.

3 You’re absolutely correct.

4 - is context dependent. Both may be possible.

  1. (value of money) Your version is correct.

5 (casual accident) It doesn’t make sense to me either.

  1. My preference is 6C. 6B is okay too. 6A may only be used when speaking of ‘candidates’ generally - which wiouldn’t happen very often.

  2. No, it doesn’t and no. it isn’t. Perhaps it was intended to be ‘Having a lot of money can play on a person’s mind.’

8B for preference in this context. I would assume 8A is incorrect because the city will have more than one street!

9 Colloquially, there is a phrase ‘I will crack up’ (no ‘me’ in it) meaning I will laugh so much I won’t be able to control it:
He’s so funny that I only have to look at him and he cracks me up’. That doesn’t work with ‘bother me’ though.

  1. Absolutely not, neither grammatically or scientificaaly.

  2. ‘a tough mind’ doesn’t make sense to me. The rest of the sentence is okay in both versions, though my preference would be B.

  3. Incorrect.

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Thanks B :slight_smile:

I hope you can help me out again. Kindly go over the following sentences as well.

  1. The new show program is desperate for attention. (Is show program correct?)

  2. He trusts a desperate conclusion of the movie. (Does this make sense?)

  3. They need to solve the vulnerable problem. (Can we use “vulnerable” to describe “problems”)

  4. I’m reprehensible for my actions. (Does this make sense too?)

  5. It was my fault on reflection. (What about this on? Does this make sense?)

  6. I wrote down its reflection on. (Is this correct?)

Thank you so much. :slight_smile:

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  1. ‘show program’ doesn’t make a great deal of sense. Can you explain what you mean? Then perhaps I can help you find the right phrase/word.

  2. Not really. Again, it’s hard to make out what you are trying to say.

  3. ‘vulnerable’ isn’t correct there. It refers to being susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.
    How about:
    They need to solve the problem of being so vulnerable.

  4. My actions were reprehensible.

  5. Upon reflection (Now that I am thinking carefully about the cause and considering all the different aspects), it was my fault.

  6. I can’t work this one out.