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English PT3  Chapter 1 Grammar Focus & Error Correction
          ERROR CORRECTION

        INTROductIon

            This section is found in Part 2 of Paper 1 Reading and Use of English.
            It consists of 8 errors that have been identified wherein the errors need
            to be corrected. The text is based on various kinds of reading texts.
            This section tests your general language proficiency and the application of
                                                                                             Chapter 1
            your grammar knowledge too.


          Tips and Techniques

            To answer this section, read the text to have an overall understanding
            of the text.
            This will give you a general idea on what the text is about.
            Identify the tense used in the text. This will help you to identify the
            answers.
            All errors in the text are underlined so focus on the errors identified.
            Write the answers on the text itself and read the text to ensure that
            your answers make sense grammatically.




                           PT3 Model Question and Answer
                           PT3 Model Question and Answer
          Questions 9 - 16
          Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.
          For each question, write the correct word in the space provided on your answer
          sheet.

               Extreme sports (0) is not everyone’s cup of tea, and bungee jumping is
           as  extreme  as  it (9)  got  without specialist  training.  Not  everyone  is  brave
           enough to take up this sporting event. For many this modern-day leap of faith
           is the (10) scary thing they will ever do, so why try bungee jumping? People
           (11) whom like this sporting event say that it helps you to face the fears in
           life and overcome (12) it. Though it appears insane to some, bungee jumping
           is actually one of the (13) safe sports. A lot of safety testing and scientific
           calculations  (14)  going into every piece  of equipment and every jump.  From
           the jumping height (15) for the tension and tightness of ropes and straps, to
           bounces (16) so deflections, safety is always the main consideration. For those
           who have taken the leap, it is certainly great memories that last a lifetime.
                                  Adapted from: http://awe365.com/why-try-bungee-
                                         jumping-5-reasons-to-take-the leap-of-faith/

                                                                           (8 marks)


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