Hello. I’m a foreigner. While studying english, I met with difficulty again.
I have to find errors in this sentences. But It’s not easy to me, so I’m exhausted now.
As long as you anwer me, I hope you are a native.
My questions are not so long.
1. Tourism has become the top earner of foreign currency for many countries since last twentieth century.
—– I think the error in 1st sentence is currency. currency(x)– currencies (o) Right???
2. Most children do not feel it necessary to conform with rules.
—–I guess “feel” is not right and it might as well change into “think”
On the other hand, “feel” seems to be be right. Please help!
3. The main role of a teacher is teaching the students the knowledge accumulated over centuries of human experience.
— over(x) –by(ㅇ) Correct???
4. Because it is not serious.
At first, I thought this is right. But that seems to be wrong.
It is because it is not serious. –Right?? Is there anything else to correct 4rd sentence?
5. Today, many young people prefer to eat food such as fried chicken, or pizza in fast food restaurants, therefore, young people have a greater risk of overweight.
—– In my opinion, overweight— being overweight(o) ; overweight is adj. Right??
But “food” disturbs me. Is it also right to be “foods” ?
6. The purpose of this reform is to increase living standards.
I can’t find anything wrong in the 6th sentence. What’s wrong??
7. Many problems are certain to rise if children are given unlimited Internet access.
—-Smilarly, I don’t know.
8. Can you say honestly that you have never lied?
— I have no idea.
9. It is argued that animals should have the same rights as human being.
– ???
10. There is a lot to do before solving this problem.
–????
You have had a tough job reading my questions.
Your answers will help me studying English (very much!)