Question

1.

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Read the passages given below. There are some errors. Underline the error
and write the correction in the space provided. One has been done as an example.
(a) The Navy has changed its rules but appointed two
women to be in charge of warships but look after 12
crew members. Both women are in their late twenties
or have considerable experience. There are now about
700 women at sea but discussions are taking place
as to whether they are to be allowed to serve on
board submarines and keep to the warships only.
(b) A 14-year old boy has become the world's youngest
millionaire but has made his money by selling
and
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Answer 1

(a) The Navy has changed its rules and appointed two women to be in charge of warships and look after 12 crew members. Both women are in their late twenties and have considerable experience. There are now about 700 women at sea, but discussions are taking place as to whether they are to be allowed to serve on board submarines or keep to the warships only.
(b) A 14-year-old boy has become the world's youngest millionaire but has made his money by selling. (Correction: Either "selling goods" or "selling something" should be added to make the sentence complete and grammatically correct.)