Subject-Specific Vocabulary - Error Correction
English
Grade 7
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet focused on identifying and correcting errors in subject-specific academic language, aimed at Grade 7 students.
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Subject-Specific Vocabulary - Error Correction
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Grade Grade 7
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Error Correction in Academic Language
Academic language often involves precise vocabulary and complex sentence structures. Students are expected to use subject-specific terms correctly to communicate ideas effectively. Mistakes in grammar or terminology can lead to misunderstandings, so careful editing is essential in producing high-quality work. For example, the term 'hypotheses' is plural, not singular, and should agree with the verbs used. Additionally, misplaced modifiers can confuse the reader. Learning to spot and correct these errors enhances clarity and professionalism in academic writing.
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Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'Academic language involves precise vocabulary and complex sentence structures.' and provide the corrected version.
[2 marks]2.
Locate the vocabulary error in this sentence: 'Students are expected to use subject-specific term correctly to communicate ideas effectively.' and correct it.
[2 marks]3.
Find and correct the agreement error in the sentence: 'Mistakes in grammar or vocabulary can lead to misunderstandings, so careful editing is essential in producing high-quality work.'
[2 marks]4.
The sentence 'The term 'hypotheses' is plural, not singular, and should agree with the verbs used.' contains a terminology error. What is it and how should it be corrected?
[2 marks]5.
Analyze the sentence: 'Learning to spot and correct these errors enhances clarity and professionalism in academic writing.' Identify if there is an error and suggest a correction if necessary.
[2 marks]6.
Correct the following sentence for clarity and accuracy: 'Misplaced modifiers can confuse the reader.'
[2 marks]7.
Identify the error in subject-verb agreement: 'The list of errors are extensive.' and provide the correction.
[2 marks]8.
Review the following sentence: 'Using precise vocabulary improves academic writing.' Is there an error? If so, correct it.
[2 marks]9.
Correct the misplaced modifier in this sentence: 'Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by the athlete.'
[2 marks]10.
Identify and correct the vocabulary mistake in the sentence: 'The researcher formulated a new hypothesis to test the theory.'
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