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Part 4: Error Correction
5) Articles
and quantifiers
Articles and determiners, 'a',
'an', 'some' etc. are often
the extra, incorrect word.
1 In which of the following sentences is 'the' the extra,
incorrect word?
A The kindness is a quality I like most in people.
B I would like to thank you for the kindness you showed me last
week.
2 In which of the following sentences is 'an' the extra,
incorrect word?
A The newspaper is starting an advice column for its readers.
B She gave me an advice about giving up smoking.
3 In which of the following sentences is 'the' the extra,
incorrect word?
A Are you doing anything at the Christmas?
B The Christmas we spent in Italy was wonderful.
4 In which of the following sentences is 'the' the extra,
incorrect word?
A I'm thinking of having the English lessons.
B The lesson we had yesterday was really boring.
5 In which of the following sentences is 'some' the extra,
incorrect word?
A Would you like some sweets?
B All children love some sweets.
6 In which of the following sentences is 'any' the extra,
incorrect word?
A I haven't seen you for any years.
B The manager will contact you about any years when tax was not
paid.
7 7 In which of the following sentences is 'the' the extra,
incorrect word?
A They are having a collection for the local church tomorrow.
B I've been thinking about whether I should start going to the church.
8 In which of the following sentences is 'a' the extra, incorrect
word?
A I met Susan at a night school.
B I'm thinking of doing a night school course.
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