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Correction with explanation:

I won him in the race.


I won against him in the race
I won the race against him
In the race, I won against him
I won the race
Explanation:
This sentence, although grammatically correct. doesn't give any sense We always win something
against
somebody, or we win against somebody
Win Against (phrasal verb) means to achieve a victory over somebody or to beat, defeat,
conquer, overmatch, or surmount

He said that I am playing chess.


He said that he was playing chess.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the sequence is disturbed. Always remember, if the main clause is in the past
tense, the subordinate clause will be in any past tense: past simple/indefinite, past continuous,
past perfect continuous etc.
Exceptions:
There are some exceptions to this rule:
Exception-1:
If there is a universal truth or habitual fact in the subordinate clause, we keep them in the present
tense, even if the main clause in the past tense
Exception 2
If the subordinate clause dependent clause) is introduced by the conjunctions of comparison,
such as “as well as”, than”, etc, the verb in the subordinate clause can be in any tense depending
upon the sense.
Exception-3:
If the subordinate clause dependent clause) is an adverb clause, which is expressing “how”
“When where and why” an action happens the verb in the subordinate clause may be in any tense
depending on the sense implied.

Unless you do not try, you will never succeed.


Unless you try, you will never succeed.
Explanation:
Both conjunctions “Unless”, “Until” are often taken as synonymous to each other, however,
Their meaning and usage are different
Unless (means: Except for a specified condition
The conjunction “Unless” is used to describing/referring to a condition that is not being met. In
simple words, we use the conjunction “Unless to indicate that if something doesn’t happen,
something else will happen as a result.
The conjunction “Unless” is considered negative and is not used with another negative word
“Not” in a clause/sentence. Thus, we don’t use “Unless” and “Not” together in a clause.
“Unless” isn’t followed by Will
“Unless” is usually used to refer to present and future tense, but it is sometimes, used with the
past, but not frequently.
Until / Till (means Before the given time (Up to the time of something’s happening
The conjunction “Until” is used to describing/referring to a time threshold that is not being
crossed.
The conjunction “Until” is also considered negative and is not used with another negative word
“Not” in a clause/sentence Therefore, we don’t use “Until” and “Not” in a clause.
Until is more formal than till

He wrote with ink.


He wrote in ink
Explanation
We always Write In” ink; whereas, we always “Write With an instrument. In simple words,
always use Write l’ when referring to the final work, but use “Write with when referring to the
use of instruments.

What country he belongs to?


What country does he belong to?
Explanation:
“What”, “Which”, and “Whose are the words that are known as interrogative adjectives. They
always come with nouns, pronouns, pronouns, or noun like things to ask questions.
Nouns: All, Ayesha, william, Multan, Lahore, Pakistan, America, Courage, Curiosity,
Democracy, etc.
Pronouns: He, she, it, 1, we, you, they, all, beth, many, few, several, some, none, everyone,
nobody, either, neither, who, whom, what, which, etc.
Noun like things: The girl in black, The cars of the rich and handsome boy. Only one person
In billions, etc.
Structure:
What/Which/Whose Noun/Pronoun + Helping Verb – Subject Verb Object?

When he reaches to manhood, he will visit to England.


When he reaches manhood, he will visit England.
Explanation:
The sentence has too grammatical errors. To write the sentence grammatically correct, we have
to correct both of the errors. Let’s identify each one by one.
Reach (Something or Somebody) vs Reach To (Something or Somebody)
As a verb “Reach doesn’t take a preposition, however, as a noun Reach takes the
Preposition to

The new session commences from February 1st, 2020.


The new session commences on February Ist, 2020.
Explanation:
Commence (V) means: To begin something. As a verb “Commence” takes different
Prepositions to show different meanings
Things commence/begin “ON” a particular day or date.
Things commence/begin “AT” a particular time (Given point in time).
Things commence/begin “IN” a month or a year.
Things commence/begin “From the exact date, day, time, month, year- when they begin –
“To” the exact date, day, time, month, year – when they end.

Please send this letter on my address.


Please send this letter to my address
Explanation:
We “Send” things “To” someone or somewhere
We “Send” things “With/ By” someone or something, so that they can deliver things.
We “Send” things “With / By” someone or something “To” someone or somewhere, so they
Can receive things

He enjoyed during the holidays.


Correct: He enjoyed himself during the holidays.
None of the boys had learnt the r lesson.
Correct: None of the boys had learnt h s lesson.
He is abusing the money of his father.
Correct: He is abusing the money of his father.
I regret at the delay.
Correct: I regret the delay.
I could not help but laugh.
Correct: I could not help laugh ng.
I always have and always shall be your friend.
Correct: I always have been and always will be your friend.
I was out walking when I saw the new moon in the garden.
Correct: I was out walking in the garden when I saw the new moon.
He cried as if he was mad.
Correct: He cried as if he were mad.
Please tell me where is your brother?
Correct: Please tell me where your brother is.
Sajjad as well as Saleem were late.
Correct: Sajjad as well as saleem was late.
He is the most cleverest boy in the class.
Correct: He is the cleverest boy in the class.
I have met him last month.
Correct: I met him last month.
Your writing is inferior than him.
Correct: Your writing is inferior to his.
Nothing but novels please him.
Correct: Nothing but novels can please him.
The teacher gave the boy an advice which he refused.
Correct: The teacher gave the boy a piece of advice which he refused.
It is raining when I got home last night.
Correct: It was raining when I got home last night.
My sister is annoying today, but usually she is nice.
Correct: My sister is being annoying today, but usually she is nice.
I have not ate anything today.
Correct: I have not eaten anything today.
If I am a child, I would play outside.
Correct: If I were a child, I would play outside.
Everyone have seen that movie.
Correct: Everyone has seen that movie.
If we will be late, they will be angry.
Correct: It we are late, they will be angry.
My father is thinking that I should stop smoking.
Correct: My father thinks I should stop smoking.
Look! It is snow.
Correct: Look! It is snowing.
I fell asleep while I watched TV.
Correct: I fell asleep while I was watching TV.
I have lived in Canada since 10 months.
Correct: I have lived in Canada for 10 months.
I There is a warm country.
Correct: It is a warm country. (or) That country is warm.
I have not an iPhone.
Correct: I do not have an iPhone.
I haven’t ever been to Korea.
Correct: I haven’t been to Korea. (or) I have never been to Korea.
The students have a good time in class today.
Correct: The students are having a good time in class today.
Amjad probably isn’t going to come to school tomorrow.
Correct: Amjad probably won’t come to school tomorrow.
If the world ended tomorrow, I will be very sad.
Correct: If the world ended tomorrow, I would be very sad.
He can speak Japanese because he was born in Canada.
Correct: He can speak Japanese even though/although he was born in Canada.
Salma afraid of snakes.
Correct: Salma is afraid of snakes.
Ali was not interested in the lesson because it was bored.
Correct: Ali was not interested in the lesson because it was boring.
Everyone must decide for themselves what to do about it.
Correct: Everyone must decide for himself what to do about it.
I shouldn’t be surprised if he doesn’t turn up tomorrow.
Correct: I shan’t be surprised, if he doesn't turn up tomorrow.
I compared his essay to Mushtaq’s and found them to be almost identical.
Correct: I compared his essay with Mushtaq's and found them to be almost identical.
Neither Farooq or Akbar are going to the wedding lunch on Saturday.
Correct: Neither Farooq nor Akbar is going to the wedding lunch on Saturday
Where was a very different atmosphere in the town this morning than there was yesterday
Correct: Where was a very different atmosphere in the town this morning than yesterday.
The lake freezed rapidly.
Correct: The lake froze rapidly.
The firm was unwilling to forego its usual commission.
Correct: The firm was unwilling to let go its usual commission
We watched the lambs gamble on the1`11` green.
Correct: We watched the lambs grazing on the green.
He belonged to the gild of carpenters.
Correct: He belonged to the guild of carpenters.
He hadn’t ought to have spoken.
Correct: He ought not to speak.
Is this his half – brother?
Correct: Is this his brother-in-law?
Hay! Watch out for the car!
Correct: Hay! Watch out the car!
This is the historical spot where he was shot dead.
Correct: This is the historical place where he was shot dead.
We bought a Japanee print.
Correct: We bought a Japanese print.
Fresh flowers smell sweetly.
Correct: Fresh flowers smell sweet.
Either of these three umbrellas will suit me.
Correct: Anyone of these three umbrellas will suit me.
Shall you not take my word in this matter?
Correct: Shall you not take my words in this matter?
OR Will you not take my words in this matter?
This poor man was suffering much for a long time past.
Correct: This poor man had been suffering much for a long time.
If he had not died, he would grow up to be a murderer.
Correct: If he had not died, he would have grown up to be a murderer.
Neither he nor I are in the wrong.
Correct: Neither he nor I am in the wrong
It is high time they mend this road.
Correct: It is high time that they mend this road.
OR It is high time to mend this road.
I heard him went down the stairs.
Correct: I heard him going down the stairs.
Paper is made of wood.
Correct: The paper is made of wood.
His wisdom consisted of his handling the dangerous situation successfully.
Correct: His wisdom consisted of omit his handling the dangerous situation successfully.
Many a girls were appearing in the examination.
Correct: Many a girls was appearing in the examination.
The vehicles run fastly on the Motorway.
Correct: The vehicles run fast on the Motorway.
Smoking is injurious for health.
Correct: Smoking is injurious to health.
He availed of this situation very intelligently.
Correct: He availed himself of this situation very intelligently.
The black vermin is an odious creature.
Correct: The black vermin are an odious creature.
What to speak of meat, even, vegetables were not available now.
Correct: What to speak of meat, even vegetables are not available now.
No sooner we left our home when it started raining.
Correct: No sooner we left our home than it started raining.
Little money I had I spent on the way.
Correct: The Little money that I had I spent on the way.
The criminal was sent on the jail.
Correct: The criminal was sent to the jail.
I shall not come here unless you will not call me.
Correct: I shall not come here unless you omit not call me.
He does not have some devotion for the project you have given him.
Correct: He does not have any devotion for the project you have given him.
I went to either of the four hill stations.
Correct: I went to any of four hill stations.
Who did you meet on your way to school?
Correct: Whom did you meet on your way to school?
You must remember that you are junior than Hamid.
Correct: You must remember that you are junior to Hamid.
Aslam, as well as, his four friends were planning to visit the museum.
Correct: Aslam, as well as, his four friends was planning to visit the museum.
Where you went in the vacation?
Correct: Where did you go in the vacation?
This is the youngest and most intelligent of my two sons.
Correct: This is the younger and more intelligent of my two sons.
He is one of those who always succeed.
Correct: He is the one of those who always succeeds.
I congratulate you for your success.
Correct: I congratulate you on your success.
The hostel provides boarding and lodging to students.
Correct: The hostel provides boarding and lodging facility to students.
My cousin-brother will come to meet me.
Correct: My cousin will come to meet me.
He lives backside of my house.
Correct: He lives backside to my house.
You have read it. Isn't it?
Correct: You have read it. Haven’t you?
We discussed about this question.
Correct: We discussed this question. omit about
I am studying in an University for an year.
Correct: I have been studying in a University for a year.
Neither he nor I are at fault.
Correct: Neither he nor I am at fault.
The committee have issued a notice.
Correct: The committee has issued a notice.
One must boast of his great qualities.
Correct: One must boast of one’s great qualities.
It is one of the best speeches that has ever been made in the General Assembly.
Correct: It is one of the best speeches that have ever been made in the General Assembly.
Passing through ten different cities, Karachi is the most active.
While passing through ten different cities, I found Karachi was the most active.
He was laid up for six weeks with two broken ribs.
Correct: He was lying up for six weeks with two broken ribs.
Someone showed the visitors in the room.
Correct: Someone showed the room to the visitors.
Until you remain idle you will make no progress.
Correct: So long as you remain idle you will make no progress.
It is very wrong to be devoted to lying and cheating.
Correct: It is very wrong to devote oneself to lying and cheating. omit be
He told me that he is waiting for me since a long time.
Correct: He told me that he had been waiting for me since a long time.
The house stood up in the dull street because of its red door.
Correct: The house stood up dull in the street because of its red door.
He brought the articles to the market which he wanted to sell.
Correct: He brought the articles to the market that he wanted to sell.
His wisdom consisted of his handling the dangerous situation successfully.
Correct: His wisdom consisted of omit his handling the dangerous situation successfully.
Many a girls were appearing in the examination.
Correct: Many a girls was appearing in the examination.
The vehicles run fastly on the Motorway.
Correct: The vehicles run fast on the Motorway.
Smoking is injurious for health.
Correct: Smoking is injurious to health.
He availed of this situation very intelligently.
Correct: He availed himself of this situation very intelligently.
The black vermin is an odious creature.
Correct: The black vermin are an odious creature.
What to speak of meat, even, vegetables were not available now.
Correct: What to speak of meat, even vegetables are not available now.
No sooner we left our home when it started raining.
Correct: No sooner we left our home than it started raining.
Little money I had I spent on the way.
Correct: The Little money that I had I spent on the way.
The criminal was sent on the jail.
Correct: The criminal was sent to the jail.
In the accident one of my arms was broken and my legs bruised.
Correct: In the accident, my arm broke and legs bruised
The people who had been raising slogans against the government for many hours they wanted
increase in their salaries.
Correct: People who have raising slogans against government for many hours wanted to increase
their salaries
You have been working very hard for the last two years Isn't it?
Correct: You have been working very hard for the last two years, haven't you?
John could hardly do not better than to have caught a bass of such dimension.
Correct: John could hardly do better than to catch a bass of such dimension.
I who have no chance to meet him would rather go with you instead of sitting at home
Correct: Because I have no chance to meet him, I would rather go with you than sit at home
He not only comes there for swimming but also for coaching new swimmers.
Correct: He not only came to swim there, but also to teach new swimmers
When he visited the fair last time, he bought not less than twenty school bags.
Correct: When he visited the fair last time, he bought no less than twenty school bags
Ten cattles were grazing in the field.
Correct: Ten head of cattle were grazing in the field.
The hostel provides boarding and lodging to students.
Correct: The hostel provides board and lodging to students.
My cousin-brother will come to meet me.
Correct: My cousin will come to see me.
He lives backside of my house.
Correct: He lives at the back of my house
You have read it. Isn’t it?
Correct: You have read it. Haven't you?
We discussed about this question.
Correct: We discussed the question.
I am studying in an University for an year.
Correct: I have been studying in a University for a year.
Neither he nor I arc at fault.
Correct: Neither he nor I am at fault.
The committee have issued a notice.
Correct: The committee has issued a notice
One must boast of his great qualities.
Correct: One must not boast of his great qualities.
It is one of the best speeches that has ever been made in the General Assembly.
Correct: It is one of the best speeches that have ever been made in the General Assembly.
A ten feet long snake made people run here and there
Correct: A ten-foot long snake made people run here and there.
We are going to the concert, and so they are.
Correct: We are going to the concert and so are they.
Enclosed with this letter was a signed Affidavit and a carbon copy of his request to our main
office.
Correct: Enclosed with this letter were a signed affidavit and a carbon copy of his request to our
main office.
Fear from God.
Correct: Fear God
Pakistan has and will support the Kashmiris.
Correct: Pakistan has supported and will support the Kashmiris.
He has come yesterday.
Correct: He came yesterday.
Arshad’s down fall was due to nothing else than pride.
Correct: Arshad’s downfall was because of nothing else other than pride.
Do not avoid to consult a doctor.
Correct: Do not avoid consulting a doctor.

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