Practice

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Carefully read the text below, consistingof 12 lines about acne. The first and last lines are correct.
For the remaining ten lines there is one grammatical error in each line.
Circle the incorrect word and write the correct word in the space
The corTect word you provide must not change the original meaning providea.
of the sentence.

Example:
l arrived (to) my
destination at 2 p.m. at

Acne, a common skin problem in

adolescents, results from excessive oil in the
skin. Also known as spots or pimples, their
form when the pores on your skin
become clogged with oil, providing a ground for bacteria to
grow so thrive. 2

During puberty in particularly, acne can occur due to hormonal

changes, use 3
of oily facial products, excess
consumption with fried foods or excessive
perspiration. Aside from these factor, genetics also play a role in whether you 5
will get pimples and how severe they would be. Prick
existing pimples not only 6

Compounds the problem but also causes scarring. However, it was all part of
growing up, and if one maintain proper skin hygiene, eats healthy food, and
understands the possible triggers, a frequency and severity of acne can be 9

controlling to acertain extent. The good news is that this is only a phase you 10

willoutgrow eventualy.

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