Common Errors in English

Stage One: Warm Up
2. Standard and Non-Standard Expression
  Choose the sentence which you think is in "standard" English from each of the pairs below. Then read the sentences you have chosen as a continuous paragraph. Do this aloud if possible. Does the paragraph make sense?
 
 
1. A) Choose a form of exercise which you like and which is suitable for your age, it is beneficial to your health.
B) It is beneficial to your health to choose a form of exercise which you like and which is suitable for your age.
A) B)
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2. A) Taking too little exercise may be very dangerous because of the negative effects on the heart.
B) Take too little exercise, it may be very dangerous; it is because of the negative effects on the heart.
A) B)
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3. A) Concerning an exercise programme, it should be carried out enthusiastically and regularly.
B) An exercise programme should be carried out enthusiastically and regularly.
A) B)
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4. A) This will ensure that the body becomes accustomed to exercise.
B) It will ensure that the body becomes accustomed to exercise.
A) B)
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5. A) For some people, they need not only to exercise but also to lose weight.
B) Some people need not only to exercise but also to lose weight.
A) B)
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6. A) They have usually accumulated fat around the stomach and the thighs.
B) Those people, they have usually accumulated fat around the stomach and the thighs.
A) B)
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7. A) In fact, according to research, it shows that a combination of diet and exercise is best for keeping fit and healthy.
B) In fact, according to research, a combination of diet and exercise is best for keeping fit and healthy.
A) B)
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8. A) There are other factors which can affect health and fitness.
B) Health and fitness, other factors can affect.
A) B)
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9. A) Smoke cigarettes, for example, can seriously damage health.
B) Cigarette smoking, for example, can seriously damage health.
A) B)
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10. A) It is almost certainly true that healthy habits prolong life.
B) Healthy habits, they prolong life it is almost certainly true.
A) B)
 
 
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