FROM GRAMMAR TO WRITING PART 1 Editing Advice 1. Don’t use to after a modal. I should to buy a new computer. 2. Don’t forget to for an infinitive.
to
Do you like shop? ^
to
It’s important save your receipt. ^ 3. Use the base form in an infinitive.
find
I tried to found a good price. 4. Don’t forget it in certain expressions.
It’s
Is important to be a careful shopper.
5. Use to, not for, to show purpose.
to
I went online for compare prices. 6. Use the object pronoun and an infinitive after want, expect, need, ask, etc.
him to
I want that he explain the product to me. 7. Don’t use you with an imperative.
Bring
You bring a list to the grocery store.
PART 2 Editing Practice Read the following email to a friend. Some of the shaded words and phrases have mistakes. Find the mistakes and correct them. If the shaded words are correct, write C. Hi Dave,
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Recently I bought a new tablet, and I wanted to got the best price. Now you want I help you 3.
buy a new TV. I want you be a good shopper. First, do the research. Is important to compare prices at different stores. 4.
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Buy the Sunday newspaper for look at ads. 7.
You can to look for prices online, too. Remember that if you buy something online, you sometimes 8.
have to pay for shipping, too. Go to the stores and try use the product. It might look good online, but you 9.
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need to see it and try it out. It’s not always easy make a decision. But if you follow this advice, you can be a 12.
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smart shopper. Let me know if you need help with something else. I’m always happy help you. 15.
When you can help me with my school paper? I want you help me check the grammar. 16.
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Take care, Toni
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