ENGLISH LANGUAGE MODULE:

Let’s Correct the Mistakes!

Prepared by: TEACHER FARIHA AMALINA BT ZOOLKAFLI

SMKA SHARIFAH RODZIAH, 75460 TELOK MAS, MELAKA
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SPELLING ERRORS
Below is the list of common spelling mistakes found in students’ essays. Correct the spelling
mistakes.
NO. INCORRECT SPELLING CORRECT SPELLING
1. ALTHOUGHT (conjunction)
2. APPRICIATE (verb)
3. AVARAGE (noun, adjective, verb)
4. BALLONS (noun)
5. BEATED (past tense of beat) (verb)
6. BUYED (past tense of buy) (verb)
7. CAREFULL (adjective)
8. CHILDRENS (noun)
9. COCROACHES (noun)
10. CO-CURICULUM (noun)
11. COMFARTABLE (adjective)
12. COMMITEE (noun)
13. CONSISTANT (adjective)
14. CONTINOUS (adjective)
15. CONVERTABLE (adjective, noun)
16. COURAGES (adjective)
17. DELIBRATE (verb, adjective)
18. DESCISION / DESICION (noun)
19. DISSAPOINTED (adjective)
20. EMBARASSED (adjective)
21. EVENTHOUGH (conjunction)
22. EXPECIALLY (adverb)
23. FUTHERMORE (adverb)
24. GAJET (noun)
25. GOVERMENT (noun)
26. GUIDE TOUR (noun)
27. HAPPEND (past tense of happen) (verb)
28. HEARED (past tense of hear) (verb)
29. HYGENIC (adjective)

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30. IMMEDIETE (adjective)

31. INFRONT OF (preposition)
32. INTELECTUAL (adjective)
33. INTERUPT (verb)
34. LANGUANGES (noun)
35. LEAVED (past tense of leave) (verb)
36. MISCHIEVIOUS (adjective)
37. NOWDAYS (adverb)
38. OCCURED (past tense of occur) (verb)
39. OPPURTINITY (noun)
40. PAMPLETS (noun)
41. PROFECENCY (noun)
42. PUNNISHMENT (noun)
43. RINGGING (verb)
44. SACRIFIES (noun, verb)
45. SCHOCKED (adjective)
46. SEPERATE (verb)
47. SOUVINIERS (noun)
48. STOPED (past tense of stop) (verb)
49. STRANGGLED (past tense of strangle) (verb)
50. SYMPHATY (noun)
51. TALKACTIVE (adjective)
52. TEACHED (past tense of teach) (verb)
53. TOUNGE (noun)
54. TROLLY (noun)
55. UNFORGETABLE (adjective)
56. UNFORTUNET (adjective)
57. UNRESPONSIBLE (adjective)
58. UNTILL (preposition)
59. YATCH (noun)

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WORD USE AND GRAMMATICAL ERRORS

Below is the list of common grammatical mistakes found in students’ essays. Study the notes of
the mistakes and write your own sentences in the spaces provided.
1. OTHERS COUNTRY

Aiman is planning to travel to Japan and others country next year.

Aiman is planning to travel to Japan and other countries next year.

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2. AND OTHER

This mall offers wide choices of accessories like earring, necklace and other.

This mall offers wide choices of accessories like earring, necklace and others.
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3. AT THERE

At there, the items are very cheap. / The items are very cheap at there.

There, the items are very cheap. / The items are very cheap there.
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4. CAN BOUGHT
After modal verb (can), we must use base form of a verb (buy): Zhafran can buy the book for
you.

We use could as the past tense of can, the verb after modal verb must maintain in base form:
Zhafran could buy the book for you.
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5. MORE BIGGER / MORE DEEPER

Adjective Comparative adjective Superlative adjective

Big Biggest
Bigger / more big

More bigger
Deep Deepest
Deeper / more deep

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More deeper

My house is bigger than yours. / my house is more big than yours.

My house is more bigger than yours.

The Pacific Ocean is deeper than the Arctic Ocean. / The Pacific Ocean is more deep than the

Arctic Ocean.

The Pacific Ocean is more deeper than the Arctic Ocean.

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6. THEY’RE VS THEIR VS THERE

“There” has “here” inside it, reminding you it is a place. Eg: Farhanis’ house is over there.

“Their” has “heir” inside it, reminding you it is about possession. Eg: This is their house.

“They’re”, of course, is a contraction. Don’t let the apostrophe make you think it shows
possession (as it would with, say, Katie’s camera). Instead, the apostrophe should remind you it
stands for two words (they+are).
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7. THEIRSELF / THEMSELVES
There is no word such as 'theirself/theirselves'. It is themselves and never themself since them
is already plural it is impossible to be singular.

"Theirselves" is not standard English and is considered ignorant or uneducated.

Eg: They do the paperwork by themselves.
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8. AFFECT VS EFFECT

Effect is pronounced [ih-fekt], almost like it has an I-sound at the beginning.

Affect is pronounced is [uh-fekt], more like it has an A-sound at the beginning.

Effect as a noun: The effect of deforestation is global warming

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Affect as a verb: Deforestation affects the world temperature.

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9. TO REGISTERED

I want to registered my son here.

I want to register my son here.

Rule: the to-infinitive = to + base form (root word)

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10. DID SAW

They did see Izwan a while ago.

They did saw Izwan a while ago.

Rule: after do/does/did + base form (root word). If the sentence is in simple past tense, change
‘do/does’ to ‘did’.

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11. ALTHOUGH, BUT

Although she is beautiful, but she is arrogant.

Although she is beautiful, she is arrogant.

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12. VARIOUS VS VARIETY

Various as an adjective: There are various fruits sold in the shop.

Variety as a noun: There are a variety of fruits sold in the shop.

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13. AS USUALLY

As usual/Usually, Filia goes to school before 7.30 am.

As usually, Filia goes to school before 7.30 am.

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14. EVERY YEARS

Every year, Madiha and her family go back to their hometown.

Every years, Madiha and her family go back to their hometown.

To make it easier, have you heard people saying everybodies or everyones? If NO, then you
know the answer to this.
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15. DIFFERENT VS DIFFERENCE

Different as an adjective: The twins have different attitudes.

Difference as a noun: The twins have differences in terms of attitude and appearance.
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16. THIS VS THESE

This problems is actually bigger than it seems.

This problem is actually bigger than it seems.

"these words" is plural and "this word" is singular. So if you are referring to one word, use "this
word." If you are referring to several words, use "these words."
This problem is … / These problems are …
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17. SO THAT VS SO

Naufar studied hard so that he would get an A in geometry.

This describes his purpose in studying hard -- in order to get an A.

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Naufar studied hard, so he got an A in geometry.

This describes the consequence of studying hard -- therefore he got an A.
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18. ADVISE VS ADVICE

Advice is a noun, which means an opinion that someone offers you about what you should do
or how you should act in a particular situation. It's an uncountable noun, so it's always singular.

For example: Darrel needs someone to give him some advice.

Advise is a verb, which means to give information and suggest types of action.

For example: I advise everybody to be nice to their teacher.

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19. ANOTHER AND OTHER

There is another cat here.

There are another cats here.

There are other cats here.

There is other cat here.

Another is used with a singular noun and other is used with uncountable and plural nouns:
She's going to the cinema with another friend.
She's going to the cinema with other friends.
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20. STATIONARY VS STATIONERY

Stationary is an adjective meaning not capable of being moved. Synonym: fixed

For example: The car remained stationary with the engine running.

Stationery is a noun meaning materials such as paper, pens and ink that are used for writing or
typing.
For example: I need the stationery to start writing down my thoughts.

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21. LACK OF VS LACK

Lack as a verb – The painting lacks any artistic value.

Time is lacking for a full explanation.

Lack as a noun – Her problem is lack of sleep.

The problem is lack of money.
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22. EVERYDAY VS EVERY DAY

Everyday is an adjective we use to describe something that’s seen or used every day. It means
“ordinary” or “typical.”

Example: We are just an everyday family, with a dog and a cat and bills to pay.

Every day is a phrase that simply means “each day”.

Example: Benjamin feeds his horse every day.

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23. THROW UP VS THROW OUT

Throw up means to vomit. Throw out means to remove.

Aufa feels terrible. She has been throwing up all night.

Aufa throws out the smelly rubbish.

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24. BORED VS BORING

Bored is an adjective that describes when someone feels tired and unhappy because something
is not interesting or because they have nothing to do. For example: She was so bored that she
fell asleep.

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Boring is an adjective that means something is not interesting or exciting. For example: The
topic is boring.
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25. FELT VS FELL

Felt is the past tense of feel.
Fell is the past tense of fall.

Farhanis felt worried because her children were sick.

Farhanis fell asleep while listening to the talk.
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26. PAPER VS PEPPER

Paper means “a sheet of paper with information written or printed on it”. For example: Aen
needs a piece of paper to write her information.

Pepper means “sweet and hot varieties of fruits of plants of the genus Capsicum”. For
example: Aen’s favourite food is black pepper chicken.

So, is roasted chicken with black paper sauce correct? NO!

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27. DEADLINE VS DATELINE

Deadline means “a date or time when something must be finished or completed”.

Date line means “a line in a written document or a printed publication giving the date and
place of composition or issue”.

When you refer to a task that needs to be completed before the submission date, it is
DEADLINE, not date line.

We had to hurry to meet the deadline.

We had to hurry to meet the date line.

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28. HARDLY VS HARD

Hard as an adjective: ‘Hard’ can mean several things. The most common meanings are ‘solid or
firm’ and ‘difficult or tricky’. “This nut is very hard it is very solid.”
Hard as an adverb: “I worked very hard last week.”
So, ‘hard’ stays the same whether it is an adjective or adverb.

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Hardly is an adverb only. Hardly’ means ‘only just’ or ‘almost not’ and is a synonym of ‘barely’ or
‘scarcely’. “I was hardly able to hear him speak. He was speaking very quietly and I almost could
not hear him.”
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29. COMPLAIN VS COMPLAINT

To complain is a verb, meaning to express how annoyed or unhappy you are with something.
“Tengku can complain about a leaking faucet to the officer”.

A complaint is a noun - it is the statement expressing your annoyance/displeasure, etc.

Tengku sends a complaint to the maintenance man”.

He complaint about the service.

He complains about the service.

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30. QUIET VS QUITE

Quiet /kwaɪət/ and quite /kwaɪt/ are spelt and pronounced differently, and have different
meanings.
Quiet is an adjective meaning 'making very little noise' or 'having little activity or excitement':
The children are very quiet.

Quite is an adverb which usually means ‘a little or a lot, but not completely’:
I’ve been quite busy this week. I hope things are not so busy next week.
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31. SAVE VS SAFE

Save is a verb meaning to keep or to rescue. Rahmah saves the boy from drowning.

Safe is an adjective meaning not in danger or protected. The boy is safe.

They safed a bird from being eaten.

They saved a bird from being eaten.

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32. STRIPPED VS STRIPED

Stripped is the past tense of strip, meaning to remove all coverings from.
Example: They stripped the bed.

Striped is an adjective, meaning marked with or having stripes.

Example: A green-striped coat.
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33. RESPOND VS RESPONSE

Response is the noun. It may mean the reaction to something or an answer given to a question.
Example: He got a response to his letter.

Respond is the verb. It means to say something in return.

Example: my mother responded to my request with a firm no.

Fariha responsed to her daughter’s answer.

Fariha responded to her daughter’s answer.

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34. LIE VS LAY

Base form lay (put something down in lie (put oneself in a lie (say something that
a flat position) flat position) is not true)
Present laying lying lying
participle
Past simple laid lay lied
Past laid lain lied
participle

Present simple sentences Past simple sentences

Fariha lays the table cloth on the table. Fariha laid the table cloth on the table.
Fariha lies on her bed. Fariha lay on her bed.
Fariha lies to her friends. Fariha lied to her friends.

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Student essay 1: Report

Read the essay below. Correct the mistakes in the essay (bold and underline) and rewrite the
essay in the space provided.
To: Madam Hasnita bt Baharom
SMKA Sharifah Rodziah,
75460 Telok Mas,
Melaka
A Trip to Kuala Lumpur

Last week, the English language society of SMKA Sharifah Rodziah go for a trip to Kuala Lumpur.
Every years, we will make a trip to a place as one of our activity. We went there by school bus on Tuesday,
2nd of August 2016. The amazing trip took about two hours and thirty minutes from our school to Kuala
Lumpur. About 40 students were involved in this trip while the teachers-in-charge were Madam Hasnita
and Madam Aqilah.

The aim of the of the trip was to let our club members to relax after examination. on 2nd of August
2016 at 7.00 a.m., we gathered at the school compound before getting into the bus. We started our
journey at 7.30 a.m. and arrived safely at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) at 10.00 a.m. At there,
we went to Aquaria. There were many types of fish such as shark, clownfish and even a giant sting ray.
We also bought some souviniers and took photos together.

After visiting Aquaria, we went to an orchard. At there, we were divided into three groups. Group
1 was taken by Encik Ali, the owner of Sukaria Orchard Farm to visited the orchards. Encik Ali gave some
advises on how to plant trees. On the other side, group 2 was taken by the orchard supervisor, Mrs Ng to
see and learn on how to make fruit jam while group 3 was led to the green house. In addition, we got
some knowledge about Malaysia’s fruit trees and how to take care of them.

The last place we visited was Beryl’s Chocolate Factory. We went there after spending about three
hours at the orchard. At the factory, we learnt on how to make good chocolate and delicious sweets. This
memorable experience was safely locked into our memories. Besides that, we also buy some chocolates
for family and friends. We got the chance to make our own chocolate of any flavour. The chocolates tasted
very much difference when we made them by ourself.

Finally, at the end of the trip, we started our journey back home at 8.00 p.m. and arrived at school
about 10.30 p.m. Although we were tired, but we were very happy. We also learnt many things through
this trip. Futhermore, we can got more closer to each other. We also shared good memories and
happiness together.

Reported by,
Hanny
Hanny Nadiah bt Syamsul
Secretary of English Language Society,
SMKA Sharifah Rodziah

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Student essay 2: Descriptive essay

Read the essay below. Correct the mistakes in the essay (bold) and rewrite the essay in the
space provided.
Hari Raya Celebration
Hari Raya is the day that all Muslims around the world celebrate after Ramadhan. Hari Raya is the
symbol of success after fasting for one month in Ramadhan. As usually, most of them feel so excited
during Hari Raya. This year, 6th of July 2017 is the date of Hari Raya. It is the main festive celebration that
is celebrated in Malaysia. Eventhough Hari Raya is celebrated by Malay people, other races like Chinese
and Indian people can also celebrate the day together.

Before the day of Hari Raya, my family and I will gather together at our hometown to clean the
house and the surrounding. The activities that we usually do are cleaning the curtains, painting the walls
with new colours and other. We also bake a various of Raya cookies such as ‘kuih semperit’, ‘bahulu’ and
almond London. I love Raya cookies so much expecially ‘kuih semperit’. I even help my mother bake these
cookies. My mother also will cook beef curry, chicken soup, ‘lemang’ and ‘dodol’. Besides that, my family
and I will go shopping to buy new clothes like ‘baju kurung’ and ‘baju melayu’. I am so happy because we
get to spent time to buy our clothes together.

On the morning of Hari Raya, my family and I will go to the mosque behind our house to perform
Sunnah prayer together with other Muslims. After that, we will listen to the sermon about Hari Raya.
Then, we will go back home and eat the food we prepared before. We will wear the new clothes we buy.
My siblings and I will line up to ask for forgiveness from our parents as our parents have sacrified a lot for
us. We take this oppurtinity to forgive each other and forget the past as life is about moving forward. As
memory, we will take photos together.

After we spend the morning at our house, we will go to our grandparents’ house in Pahang. Most
of my relatives live around my grandparents’ house. My favourite aunt’s house, aunt Iza is just infront of
my grandparents’ house. All of my nephews and cousins will also gather there. We will have our lunch
together and celebrate Hari Raya with our big family. We usually hang out and play fire crackers untill late
at night. Truth be told, Hari Raya is my most awaited day of the year.

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Words of wisdom:
1. “Your teacher has the right over you that you should honour him and pay him
respect in different assemblies. You should be very attentive to his words. You
should not raise your voice above his. You should not converse with others in his
presence, and you should allow people to benefit from his knowledge.”
–Imam Ja’fer as-Sadiq-
2. “The more knowledge you have, the humbler you should be. But sadly today, those
who know little, think they know it all. Fear arrogance!” -Mufti Ismail Menk-
3. “Success is a combination of two things; your efforts and Allah’s help.” –Ustadh
Nouman Ali Khan-
4. Learn from your past mistakes. Your mistakes are meant to guide you, not define
you.

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