Grammar errors

Each of the following sentences contain at least one error. Correct the errors and rewrite the
corrected sentences.

1. Henry has really grew. He is now fat as his brother.

2. Neither the old men nor the boys is willing to give up their seats.
3. Although Dilly was late, but nobody notice it.
4. I shout in the top of my voice so nobody respond.
5. Please do not lift the classroom until you complete your test.
6. Selene, including the twins, are going swimming tomorrow.
7. After Gillian had finished her dinner, she washes up and goes to bed.
8. Harry is the fatter and taller of the three boys.
9. You have to show your interest on the project if you want to be called in.
10. She is capable at not telling us of her plans for the future.
11. He tried to give to me the reason of his absence.
12. Vitamins can help to prevent the recurrence from a viral infection.
13. The team that I represents came in first.
14. The patient have die of a heart attack.
15. Everyone say good bye to Ali when it is time to live.
16. Although I am the shorter in the class, I sit at the last roll.
17. I know I have to go under the tunnel in order to get from the other side.
18. The most popular hobby between children is reading.
19. A large box containing books were stolen from the school office.
20. The girls was told by the teacher to pass up their book by Monday.

Word form

Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word in the bracket

I was at the bus interchange waiting for the bus. The queue at the (1) ______ (crowd)

but interchange was snaking along the bus stand. Many were (2) ______ (eager), awaiting

the (3) ______ (arrive) of the bus in order to enjoy a quick respite from the sweltering heat. A

gleaming film of (4) ______ (perspire) could be seen on each forehead, with an occasional

bead trickling from the temple, down the side of the face.
 "I've found you! I've finally found you! Where have you been?" a shrill voice of hysteria

broke out. Everybody turned around to look. A woman with dishevelled long hair was

clasping the arm of a (5) ______ (petrify) boy in a tenacious grip. The poor boy seemed (6)

______ (terrify).

"Let me go! Let go! I do not know you!" the boy screamed in (7) ______ (desperate)

as he tried to pull himself free from the woman who had a crazed look in her eyes.

Some adults rushed forward to intervene but to everyone's dismay, the insane woman

grew violent when one of them reached out to pry the (8) ______ (struggle) boy away from

her. "Don't you snatch my son away!" she shrieked and (9) ______ (attempt) to scratch the

man's face while trying to pull his hair at the same time. One lady brought the (10) ______

(trauma) boy aside at the first opportunity. Several men stepped in to stop the assault as they

tried to subdue the frenzied woman.

Answer

I was at the bus interchange waiting for the bus. The queue at the crowded but interchange was
snaking along the bus stand. Many were eagerly, awaiting the arrival of the bus in order to enjoy a
quick respite from the sweltering heat. A gleaming film of perspiration could be seen on each
forehead, with an occasional bead trickling from the temple, down the side of the face.
"I've found you ! I've finally found you ! Where have you been ?" a shrill voice of hysteria broke out.
Everybody turned around to look. A woman with disheveled long hair was clasping the arm of
a petrified boy in a tenacious grip. The poor boy seemed terrified.
"Let me go ! Let go ! I do not know you !" the boy screamed in desperation as he tried to pull himself
free from the woman who had a crazed look in her eyes.
Some adults rushed forward to intervene but to everyone's dismay, the insane woman grew violent
when one of them reached out to pry the struggling boy away from her. "Don't you snatch my son
away !" she shrieked and attempted to scratch the man's face while trying to pull his hair at the same
time. One lady brought the traumatized boy aside at the first opportunity. Several men stepped in to
stop the assault as they tried to subdue the frenzied woman.
Answers
1.a) Amir was not good enough.
b) The coach did not want to disappoint Amir.
2.Amir felt thrilled when he was selected as a reserve player.
3.a) The message conveyed the news that his grandpa died that morning.
b) They were surprised to see Amir because they did not expect him to be back so soon after his
grandpa's death.
4.a) Amir was the worst player, hence the coach had no confidence in him.
b) The word 'thunderous' in paragraph 10 has the same meaning as 'deafening'.
c) Amir was probably thinking about hsi grandpa.
5.Quality: Supportive. Reason: Although he was blind, he made it a point to be at all Amir's
games and practices to lend him moral support.
6.After Amir had been chosen as a reserve player, he would watch videos of outstanding football
matches to improve his skills. He asked for additional tips from his coach and used them in his
regular practices. In college, he remained a substitute but put his heart and soul into every
practice and never missed any practice. His dedication inspired everyone. One the day of the
important match, he surprised his coach and his teammates when he appeared so soon after his
grandpa's death. he pleaded with his coach to let him play. Finally, the coach agreed and Amir
surprised everyone as he played. He did everything right and his opponents could not stop him.
He took control of the ball, raced past the defenders and scored a triumphant, winning goal.
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Comprehension and summary writing.

Since his childhood days, Amir had lived alone with his grandpa and the two of them shared
a very special relationship. They were always seen together and seemed inseparable. Both
of them had a common passion - football.

Amir was the smallest of the class when he entered secondary school. Although he loved
football, he was only selected as a reserve player as he was not good enough and was also
considered too short. He was always sitting on the substitute's bench watching the game.
However, as a determined person, Amir always hoped he would be given a chance to play
when he became a senior.

All through secondary school he came early for all the games but remained a substitute
throughout the five years. Amir was very envious of the other players who were all very much
better than he. In his free time, Amir would be watching videos of great football matches to
improve his skills. Determined to become a better player, he asked for extra tips from his
coach. Not wanting to disappoint him, the coach agreed but knew it would not make any
difference. Using the tips he had learnt, he practised regularly. His faithful grandpa would be
in the stands, always with words of encouragement for him. The coach and his teammates
were very impressed with his grandpa.
When Amir went to college, he decided to try out for the football team there. Everyone was
sure he would not be selected, but he proved them wrong. He made the team but again as a
reserve. The coach admitted that he kept Amir on the reserve list because he had always put
his heart and soul into every practice. Besides, his dedication inspired the rest of his team.
The news that he had been selected thrilled him so much that he rushed to the nearest
telephone to call his grandpa. The old man was equally excited. Each time Amir's team
played, he made it a point to be there. The persistent young athlete never missed practice
during his four years at college but still he never got to play in any matches.

It was the end of his senior football season and, as he trotted onto the practice field shortly
before a match, the coach met him with a message. Amir read the note and he turned pale.
Swallowing hard, he mumbled to his coach, "My grandpa ... died this morning. Is it all right if I
miss practice today?"

The coach put his arm gently around his shoulders and said, "Take the rest of the week off,
son. And don't even plan to come back to the game on Saturday. Take care."

Saturday arrived, and the game was not going too well. In the second half, when the team
was two goals behind, a silent young man quietly slipped into the changing room and put on
his football gear. As he ran onto the side-lines, the coach and his players were astounded to
see their faithful teammate back so soon after his grandpa's death.

A whistle sounded. A player was injured and had to be taken off the field. A substitute was
needed. Amir boldly approached the coach. "Coach, please let me play. I have just got to
play today," Amir pleaded.

The coach pretended not to hear him. There was no way he wanted his worst player in such
an important game. But Amir persisted and, finally feeling sorry for him, the coach gave in.
"All right," he said. "You can go on."

Before long, the coach, the players and the spectators could not believe their eyes. This
unknown little reserve, who had never played in the team before, was doing everything right.
The opposing team could not stop him. His team began to triumph. The score was soon tied
at 2-2. In the closing seconds of the game, Amir took control of the ball and raced past three
defenders. The cheering was thunderous. Amir had scored the winning goal! The fans were
overjoyed. His teammates hoisted him onto their shoulders. It was indeed a sweet victory for
Amir.

Finally, after the team had showered and left the changing room, the coach noticed Amir
sitting quietly in the corner all alone. Approaching him, the coach patted his shoulders and
said, "Amir, I can't believe it. You were fantastic! How did you do it?"

Amir looked at the coach and with tears in his eyes said, "Well, you knew my grandpa died,
but did you know that he was blind?" He swallowed hard and forced a smile. "Grandpa came
to all my games, but today was the first time he could see me play, and I wanted to show him
I could do it!"

Answer the following questions using complete sentences.

1. a) From paragraph 2, give one reason why Amir was chosen only as a reserve player.

b) From paragraph 3, why did the coach agree to give Amir extra tips?
2. From paragraph 4, how did Amir feel when he was selected as a reserve player?
3. a) From paragraph 5, what news was conveyed in the message?

b) From paragraph 7, why do you think the coach and the other players were surprised to
see Amir?
4. a) From paragraph 9, why was the coach unwilling to allow Amir to play in such an
important match?

b) Which word in paragraph 10 has the same meaning as 'deafening’?

c) From paragraph 11, why do you think Amir was sitting all alone in the corner?

5. What kind of man was Amir's grandpa? Give one quality and provide a reason to support
your answer.
6. Based on the passage given, write a summary of:

 Amir's effort to achieve success in football after he became a reserve player, and
 how he surprised his coach on the day of the important match

Begin your summary with

After Amir had been chosen as a reserve player, he ...