Part 2

Question 9 – 16

Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.

For each question, write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

The common cold (0) affect people differently. The most common symptoms include
runny nose, or stopped-up nose, sore or dry throat, sneezing, headache and coughing.
Fever rarely occurs except in children. Much (9) was known about the common cold, but
not much is known on how to prevent it. There is no scientific evidence to (10) shows
that chills and wet feet can bring on a cold.
The (11) more popular remedy is bed rest. In this way others would not be
(12) infecting. It helps him to stay warm but (13) did not improve his condition. It has
been (14) says that Vitamin C can prevent colds. Scientists (15) although, are unable to
prove that Vitamin C can prevent colds. What we can be sure of is these one sneeze
can (16) produces thousands of tiny virus.

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Part 2
Question 9 – 16

Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.

For each question, write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Dino and Sino were brothers. After the death of their parents, Dino divided the
property. He kept the (0) more valuable things for himself and gave the things he (9) do
not want to his brother.
One day, Sino’s wife fell ill. He (10) go to the hill and decided to cut down an old tree
and sell it for firewood. Just then, he heard a voice, “Please do not cut down this tree.
Fetch a bag and follow (11) him.” Sino looked at the tiny bird and did as he was told. He
came to a cave and saw a lot of gold and silver. He (12) putting as much as he could
into the bag (13) whose he had brought along. He became rich.
Dino heard of this and did as Sino had done. The bird led him to the cave of treasure.
Then the bird cried out that it was time to go but Dino was too (14) greed. He wanted to
grab more gold. Just then a big stone dropped and blocked the entrance to (15) an
cave. Dino was (16) traps in the cave and he did not return home.

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Part 2
Question 9 – 16
Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.
For each question, write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Water (0) play a major part in weight loss. Since water contains no calories, (9) he
can serve as an appetite suppressant, and (10) helped the body metabolise stored fat. It
may possibly be one of the most significant factors in losing weight. Water (11) were
said to be the single most important nutrient you take (12) off every day. It is fat-free,
cholesterol-free, low in sodium, and (13) completed without calories. Also, drinking more
water helps to (14) reducing water retention by stimulating your kidneys. Studies have
recommended that if you are overweight according to average height (15) or weight
comparison charts, you should (16) adds one glass of water to your daily requirement (of
eight glasses) for every 25 pounds over your recommended weight.

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