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101 | gec | If engineers do not come up with new ideas, they cannot find the best solution for different problems. | # If engineers don't come with new idea, they can't find the best solution to the problems | # If engineers don't come with new idea, they can't find the best solution to the problems | Fix grammar in this sentence: If engineers do not come up with new ideas, they cannot find best solution for the problems. |
102 | gec | As a result, the field of engineering design is slow in progress, and there are still a lot of complex problems left unsolved. | The engineering design process would be slow progress, and there is still a large number of problems left to be solved. | The engineering design process would be slow progress, and there is still a large number of problems left to be solved. | Fix grammaticality: As a result, the engineering design would be in slow progress and there are still a lot of complex problems left unsolved. |
103 | gec | Out of 10 dollars made, this factory only has 1 dollar, while the Japanese company gets 9. | The factory only has one dollar, and this company only has 9 dollars. | The factory only has one dollar, and this company only has 9 dollars made. | Fix the grammatical mistakes: Out of 10 dollars made, this factory only have 1 dollar, while the Japanese company gets 9. |
104 | gec | The reason why this factory gets so little is that the design belongs to a Japanese company. | The reason why the factory gets such a small is that it belongs to a Japanese company | The reason why the factory gets such little is because of the design of this company's design. | Fix disfluencies in the sentence: The reason why this factory gets so little is that the design belongs to that Japanese company. |
105 | gec | Therefore, very little money is devoted to the design process for innovation, and these companies only reproduce this low-end production circle. | The very low amount of money devoted to the design process is very little compared to the cost of innovation. | The very little amount of money devoted to the design process is very little compared to the high cost of the production cycle for innovation. | Fix grammatical errors in this sentence: Therefore, very little money is devoted to design process for innovation and these companies only repeat this low-end production circle. |
106 | gec | In addition to China's low-end industrial structure, the bad state of intellectual property protection also hampers the innovational engineering process. | # In addition, the low end of the industrial structure also has a bad situation for engineering innovation. | # In addition, the low end of the industrial structure also has a bad situation for engineering innovation. | Improve the grammaticality of this sentence: In addition to China's low-end industrial structure, the bad situation of intellectual property protection also hampers engineering innovational process. |
107 | gec | Therefore, innovation is discouraged because of the lack of protection for intellectual property in society. | In conclusion, innovation should be discouraged by the lack of adequate protection for the intellectual property of society. | # Therefore, innovations are discouraged by a lack of intellectual property protection in the society. | Fix grammar errors in this sentence: Therefore, innovation is discouraged by lack of protection for intellectual property in society. |
108 | gec | To sum up, China's low-end industrial structure and bad state of intellectual property protection are the two major problems that hamper the engineering design process in China. | In sum, China has a low end industrial structure, a bad situation for intellectual property, and a bad design process. | In sum, China has a low end industrial structure, a bad situation for intellectual property, and a bad design process. | Make the sentence grammatical: To sum up, China's low-end industrial structure and bad situation of intellectual property protection are the two major problems that hamper engineering design process in China. |
109 | gec | Nowadays, it is common to see a person carry a laptop everywhere, which was unimaginable thirty years ago. | # Nowadays, it is commonplace to see people carrying laptops everywhere, and which was unheard of thirty years back. | The most common way to see people carrying laptops everywhere is nowadays, which is unimaginable thirty-years ago. | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: Nowadays it is common to see a person carry a laptop everywhere, which was unimaginable thirty years ago. |
110 | gec | Until now, a laptop is still a necessary tool in people's daily life. | # till now, the laptop has been still a necessity tool in the daily life of people's lives. | In the meantime, the laptop has been still a necessity tool in the daily life of people's lives. | Fix grammar in the sentence: Till now, laptop is still a necessary tool in people's daily life. |
111 | gec | One of the reasons for its success was that laptops greatly catered to people's needs. | The one of the main reasons for the success of the laptop was that it was designed to cater to the needs of people greatly. | The one of the main reasons for the success of the laptop was that it was designed to cater to the needs of people greatly. | Fix the grammatical mistakes: One of the reasons for its success was that laptop catered to people's needs greatly. |
112 | gec | From the examples above, we can conclude that, generally, the development of technology is determined by both technological factors as well as social factors. | In the context of the examples above, it can be concluded that generally technological factors and social factors are determined by each other. | In the context of the examples above, it can be concluded that generally technological factors and social factors are determined by each other. | Improve the grammar of this text: From the examples in the context above, we can conclude that generally, the development of technology is determined by both technological factors as well as social factors. |
113 | gec | This is undoubtedly true because inventions throughout history have greatly improved the quality of people's lives, and people's endless desires have stimulated the development of new technologies. | The above statement is true because inventions throughout the history of human civilization have greatly increased the quality and quality of life for people. | The above statement is true because inventions throughout the history of human civilization have greatly increased the quality and quality of life for people. | Fix the grammar mistakes: This is undoubtedly true because that inventions throughout history have greatly improved the quality of people's lives, and people's endless desires have stimulated development of new technologies. |
114 | gec | In the 21st century, new desires, as well as new problems, have emerged, such as environmental pollution, bionics, exploration of outer space, and so on. | In 20th century, a new desire has emerged, as the new desires have emerged such as environmental pollution, the exploration of space, and so forth. | In 20th century, a new desire has emerged, namely, the desire for the environment, which has also emerged as a new problem. | Improve the grammaticality of this text: In the 21st century, new desires, as well as new problems have emerged, such as environment pollution, bionics, exploration of outer-space and so on. |
115 | gec | Among all of these needs, the most urgent and necessary technologies should be the ones that deal with the effect of global warming. | # Among all the needs that should be addressed to cope with global warming, the ones most urgent are those that deal with the effects of the greenhouse effect. | # Among all the needs that should be addressed to cope with global warming, the ones most urgent are those that deal with the effects of the greenhouse effect. | Fix grammar in this sentence: Among all of these needs, the most urgent and necessary technologies should be the ones that cope with the effect of global warming. |
116 | gec | It is stated that a significant part of carbon dioxide emission is due to the burning of fossil fuels, such as gasoline and natural gases. | The significant amount of CO2 emission due to fossil fuels is caused by burning of these fuels. | The significant amount of CO2 emission due to fossil fuels is caused by burning of these fuels. | Fix grammar errors in this sentence: It is stated that a significant parf of carbon dioxide emission is due to burning of fossil fuels, such as gasoline and natural gases. |
117 | gec | In conclusion, replacing traditional cars with solar cars can effectively control the deterioration of global warming, but further improvements are needed to widely popularize the use of these cars. | The replacement of traditional cars with solar cars will effectively control global warming; but further improvement is needed to effectively popularize this use of the solar car. | This sentence is an improvement on the previous sentence, in which the sentence was replaced by a solar car. | Improve the grammaticality of this sentence: In conclusion, replacing traditional cars by solar cars can effectively control the deterioration of global warming, but further improvements are needed to widely popularize the use of solar cars. |
118 | gec | However, results have proven otherwise. | # However, results have shown otherwise. | # However, results have shown otherwise. | Improve the grammaticality of this sentence: However results have proven otherwise. |
119 | gec | Health issues caused by air pollution affect not only the individual but also the world economy because those who are affected will not be able to work. | The health issues that caused by the air pollution are not only affecting the individual, but also the world's economy because these people will not work. | The health issues that caused by the air pollution are not only affecting the individual, but also the world, because these people will not work. | Fix disfluencies in the sentence: Health issues caused by air pollution not only affect the individual but also to the world economy because those who are affected will not be able to work. |
120 | gec | In order to solve the problem of air pollution, we need to improve the current battery technology and come up with better control devices. | This problem is solved by improving on the existing battery technology, and comes up with more control devices | This problem is solved by improving on the existing battery technology, and comes up with more control devices | Fix grammar: In order to solve the problem of air pollution, we got to improve on the current battery technology and come up with better control devices. |
121 | gec | For my home country, China, although its design process for innovation has improved a lot, there still remain several factors that significantly hamper the innovation process. | The design process of innovation for innovation in China, despite its improvement, still remains a lot of factors that hamper it significantly. | The design process of innovation for innovation in China, despite its improvement, still remains a lot of factors that hamper it significantly. | Fix grammar: For my home country, China, although its design process for innovation has been improved a lot, there still remain several factors which hamper the innovation process significantly. |
122 | gec | Based on this observation, this essay will focus on two factors and explain their corresponding effects on certain design stages. | The two factors that will be discussed in this essay are the implementation of this idea and its corresponding effect on certain stages. | The two factors that will be discussed in this essay are based on the idea that this idea will have a corresponding effect on certain stages in the design process. | Fix the grammar mistakes: Based on this idea, this essay will focus on two factors and explain their corresponding effects on certain design stages. |
123 | gec | Firstly, the directors and managers of state-owned enterprises exploit their position and power in the company to advance their own private interests. | The directors and managers of the State-Owned Enterprises exploit their positions and power to advance the private interests of the companies. | The directors and managers of the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) exploit their positions, power, and influence in the companies to advance the private interests of their own companies. | Update to remove grammar errors: Firstly, the directors and manager of the state-owned enterprises exploit their position and power in the company to advance their own private interests. |
124 | gec | Thus, the money which goes into operation is largely reduced. | The money which is going to be invested in the operation is greatly reduced. | The money which is going to be invested in the operation is greatly reduced. | Fix grammar: Thus, the money which goes into operation is reduced largely. |
125 | gec | As a consequence, most managers and employees have no sense of professional dedication and responsibility. | The consequence of this is that many of the employees and managers have a very low sense of professionalism and responsibility, which leads to a lot of problems in the workplace. | The consequence of this situation is that many of the employees and managers have a very low sense of professionalism and responsibility, and they are not willing to put in the effort to improve their performance. | Fix grammatical errors: As a consequence, most of the managers and employees have no sense of professional dedication and responsibility. |
126 | gec | Even if employees discover some good ideas by chance, they may not want to put some effort into doing research and converting the ideas into production. | The employees may encounter some valuable ideas from chance, but they may be not willing to put in the effort to do research and convert the ideas to production. | The employees may encounter some valuable ideas from chance, but they may be not willing to put in the effort to do research and convert the ideas to production. | Fix grammar errors in this sentence: Even if employees encounter some precious ideas by chance, they may not want to put effort into doing research and converting the ideas into production. |
127 | gec | They have to prepare for competition and the possibilities of bankruptcy. | #They have to be prepared for competition, and the possibility of bankrupting. | #They have to be prepared for competition, and the possibility of bankrupting. | Improve the grammaticality of this sentence: They have to prepare for competition and the possibilities of bankrupt. |
128 | gec | Poor equipment in private companies may lead to much uncertainty in the design stage. | The poor equipment at private companies can lead to a large amount of uncertainty in the design stage of the product. | In private companies, the poor equipment can lead to a large amount of uncertainty in the design stage | Improve the grammaticality of this text: The poor equipment in private companies may lead to large uncertainty in design stage. |
129 | gec | By contrast, the discovery of vaccines involved a kind of technology based on a sequence of basic research, followed by applied research, leading to the development. | The discovery of a vaccine is a sort of technology that is based on basic research followed by application research. | The discovery of a vaccine is a sort of technology that is based on basic research followed by application research. | Fix grammar: By contrast, vaccine discovery is a kind of technology based on a sequence of basic research, followed by applied research, leading to development. |
130 | gec | Low technological standard is one of the significant factors which hamper engineering design processes. | # Low technological standards is one significant factor that hinders engineering design processes. | # Low technological standards is one significant factor that hinders engineering design processes. | Fix grammaticality in this sentence: The low technological standard is one of the significant factors which hamper engineering design process. |
131 | gec | For those who manage to enter the design industry and start innovative work, their exposure to advanced technology is limited | The design industry is limited for those who start working in the innovation industry and begin innovative work. | The design industry is limited for those who start working in the innovation industry and begin innovative work. | Fix grammar in the sentence: For those who manage to enter design industry and start innovative work, their exposure to advanced technology is limited. |
132 | gec | Another problem hampering engineering design processes is that proprietary intellectual property is not highly valued in China. | The second problem is that the proprietary intellectual properties in China are not highly valuable in the country. | The second problem is that the proprietary intellectual properties in China are not highly valuable in the country. | Improve the grammaticality: Another problem hampering engineering design process is that proprietary intellectual property is not highly valued in China. |
133 | gec | The government believes that this will improve the engineering design processes for innovation in the near future. | #The government believes this will help improve engineering design processes for innovations in the future. | #The government believes this will help improve engineering design processes for innovations in the future. | Fix grammar errors: The government believes that this will improve the engineering design process for innovation in the near future. |
134 | gec | Other than this international regulation, environmental concern is also an important determining factor in shaping nuclear technological innovation. | The other important factor is environmental concern, which also influences the development of nuclear technologies. | The other important factor is environmental concern, which also influences the development of nuclear technologies. | Fix grammaticality of the sentence: Other than this international regulation, environmental concern is also an important determining factor in shaping nuclear technological innovations. |
135 | gec | Besides, it also costs a large amount of money to dispense with spent fuel and radioactive waste. | The cost of spending on spent fuel, radioactive waste, and other materials is large, and it also cost a lot of money. | The cost of spending on spent fuel, radioactive waste, and other materials is large, and it also cost a lot of money. | Fix grammar in this sentence: Besides, it also costs large amount of money to deal with spent fuel and radioactive waste. |
136 | gec | In a sentence, when dealing with the energy crisis, doing analysis and selecting the best solution is of great importance. | The energy crisis is a great problem that needs to be dealt with in a way that is able to solve it. | The energy crisis is a great problem that needs to be solved. When dealing with an energy shortage, it is important to do analysis and select the best solutions. | Fix grammar errors: In a sentence, when dealing with energy crisis, doing analysis and selecting the best solution is of great importance. |
137 | gec | Therefore, only a carefully and wisely done engineering design can meet the needs of reducing energy consumption while being environmentally friendly at the same time. | The only way to reduce energy consumption is to design an engineering design that can be successfully carried out by engineers. | The only way to reduce energy consumption is to design a well-engineered engineering design that can be successfully carried out. | Fix grammaticality: Thereupon, only a carefully and wisely done engineering design can finally meet the needs of reducing energy consumption and being environmentally friendly at the same time. |
138 | gec | Through decades of development, the bar code has been shaped by social factors to some extent. | The development of the bar code over the decades has shaped it to a certain extent. | The development of the bar code over the decades has shaped it to a certain extent. | Fix grammar in this sentence: Through decades of development, bar code has been shaped by social factors to some extent. |
139 | gec | The users, especially retailers and product manufacturers, play important roles in improving the bar code. | The users, particularly retailers and products manufacturers, are important in improving the bar code system. | The users, particularly retailers and manufacturers, are important players in improving the bar code system. | Remove grammar mistakes: The users, especially retailers and product manufacturers, play important roles in improving bar code. |
140 | gec | First and foremost, the bar code emerged and developed as the times required. | The first and foremost reason for the development of the bar code is that the times require. | The first and foremost reason for the development of the bar code is that the times require. | Fix grammar errors: Firs and foremost, bar code emerged and developed as the times required. |
141 | gec | However, the first application area of the bar code was not the supermarket or grocery but railroads. | The first application of a bar code in a supermarket or a grocery was not the supermarket or the grocery, but the railroads. | The first application of a bar code in a supermarket or a grocery was not the supermarket or the grocery, but the railroads. | Grammar improvements: However, the first application area of bar code was not supermarket or grocery but railroads. |
142 | gec | On the other hand, retailers then were just in need of a system like a bar code. | The first step was to find a system that could be used in the retail industry. | The first step was to find a system that could be used in the retail industry, and then retailers were simply in a need for a bar code system. | Fix grammaticality: On the other hand, retailers then were just in need of a system like bar code. |
143 | gec | Today, the demands of users are still shaping the bar code, expanding it to more application fields like libraries and the post industry. | # Today, the demands for users are continuing to shape the bar code. Expanding it to a more application field, such as libraries and the post-industrial sector. | In today's demands, the demand for bar code is still shaping the bar code to more applications fields, like libraries, and post-industrial. | Fix all grammatical errors: Today the demands of users are still shaping bar code, expanding it to more application fields like libraries and post industry. |
144 | gec | Another factor that affects the bar code's development is economic concerns. | # Another factor affecting the development of the bar code is the economy's concerns. | In addition, another factor that can affect the development of a bar code is the economics concerns. | Improve the grammaticality of this text: Another factor that affects bar code's development is the economic concerns. |
145 | gec | Besides, users have to buy devices that read bar codes as well. | #Besides, users must buy a device that can read bar codes as well as. | #Besides, users must buy a device that can read bar codes as well as. | Grammar improvements: Besides, users have to buy devices that read bar code as well. |
146 | gec | Due to this reason, the bar code was not broadly implemented as soon as it was invented. | The reason for this reason is that bar code has not been widely implemented as quickly as it is now. | The reason for this reason is that bar code has not been widely implemented as quickly as it is now. | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: Due to this reason, bar code was not broadly implemented as soon as it was invented. |
147 | gec | In addition to demands and economic concerns, the wide range of users helps to improve the bar code. | # In addition, the widespread use of bar code has helped to improve the bar code's range of use. | In addition to these demands and the economic concerns that arise from the wide variety of users, the widespread use of bar code helps to make bar code more user-friendly. | Improve the grammaticality: In addition to the demands and economic concerns, the wide range of users helps to improve bar code. |
148 | gec | It promotes the bar code to be developed into an internationally recognized and commonly readable system. | # It promotes the development of a bar code as an internationally recognised and commonly read system. | # It promotes the development of a bar code as an internationally recognised and commonly read system. | Fix grammar: It promotes bar code to be developed into an internationally recognized and commonly readable system. |
149 | gec | Besides globalization, the various kinds of users shape it to be an easily used technology. | #Besides globalization, a variety of users shapes it to easily implemented a technology. | In addition, the different kinds of user shapes it to a easily implemented technological technology. | Improve the grammar of this text: Besides globalization, the various kinds of users shape it to an easily implemented technology. |
150 | gec | To sum up, the bar code is an important technology. | # To sum it up, the bar code was an important technological innovation. | In summary, bar codes are an important technological innovation. | Fix grammatical errors: To sum up, bar code is an important technology. |
151 | gec | The shortage of natural resources means that all raw materials required for the engineering design process for innovations would have to come from imports. | The shortage of raw materials means that all the raw materials needed for the engineering design processes for innovations must come from the import. | The shortage of raw materials means that all the raw materials needed for the engineering design processes for innovations must come from the import. | Fix grammar errors: The shortage of natural resources mean that all raw materials required for engineering design process for innovations would have to come from import. |
152 | gec | This by itself poses problems such as greater costs incurred for innovations, shipment fees, as well as a delay in the design process. | The by itself, poses problems, such as a greater cost of innovation, shipping fees, and delays in the engineering design processes. | The by itself, poses problems, such as a greater cost of innovation, shipping fees, and delays in the engineering design processes. | Grammar improvements: This by itself poses problems such as greater cost incurred for innovations, shipment fees, as well as a delay in engineering design process. |
153 | gec | Without funding, this step of designing would be impossible, especially if the raw materials are required in large quantities. | The step of design would be possible, if funding is not available, especially if raw material is required large quantities. | The steps of designing this step in the process of developing the product are impossible if funding is not provided. | Improve the grammar of this text: Without funding, this step of designing would be impossible especially if the raw materials are required in large quantity. |
154 | gec | Water supply has always been a key issue for consideration by the Singapore government. | The water supply is always a key concern for the government of Singapore. | The water supply is always a key concern for the Singapore government, and it has been a priority for the government for a long time. | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: Water supply has always been a key issue for consideration by Singapore government. |
155 | gec | Hence when the idea of water desalination first came out, it was greatly funded by the Singapore government for further improvements in Singapore. | The first idea to come out of the water desalination process was the Singapore government's funding for further improvement in Singapore's water supply. | The first idea to come out of the water desalination process was the Singapore government's funding for further improvement in Singapore's water supply. | Remove grammar mistakes: Hence when idea of water desalination first came out, it was greatly funded by Singapore government for further improvements in Singapore. |
156 | gec | Even though the project took an extra two months, it helped to increase its market share of Toshiba. | # Even though it took an additional two months to complete the project, it had a positive impact on market share. | # Even though it took an additional two months to complete the project, it had a positive impact on market share. | Remove grammatical mistakes: Even though the project took an extra two months, it helped to increase market share of Toshiba. |
157 | gec | If there had been no changes in the views of investors, Toshiba laptops would not have existed in the current market. | # If there had not been any changes in investors' views of the market, TOSHIBA Laptops would not exist in the present market. | # If there had not been any changes in investors' views of the market, TOSHIBA Laptops would not exist in the present market. | Improve the grammar of this text: If there have been no changes in views of investors, Toshiba laptops would not have existed in the current market. |
158 | gec | At that time, the offices were cramped, and there was no space available for workers to place their desktops. | The offices were crowded, and there was no space to place the desktop. | This time, it was cramped, and there was no space to place the desktop. | Fix grammaticality in this sentence: At that time, the offices were cramped and there were no space available for workers to place their desktop. |
159 | gec | This convenience efficiency of workers as they are now able to work from anywhere in their offices besides their desk area. | The convenience of this convenience also increases efficiency as workers now can work from wherever they want to work, without having to go to their desk areas. | The convenience of this convenience also increases efficiency as workers now can work from wherever they want to work, without having to worry about where they are at the time. | Improve the grammaticality of this sentence: This convenience increases efficiency of workers as they are now able to work from anywhere in their offices besides their desk area. |
160 | gec | But there still existed a lot of discoveries that were made as a serendipitous result of normal research, which always had some interesting stories behind them. | The discovery of a new discovery was always the result of a serendipitous event, which had some exciting stories behind it. | The discovery of a new discovery was always the result of a serendipitous event, and sometimes, it was a normal result of the normal research process. | Make the sentence fluent: But there still existed a lot of discoveries that were made as a result of serendipitous result of normal research which always had some interesting stories behind them. |
161 | gec | Although these two types of discoveries could both influence society, there are two interesting differences between them in the process. | #Although these two kinds of discoveries can both have an influence on society, they have different design processes. | #Although these two kinds of discoveries can both have an influence on society, they have different design processes. | Remove grammatical mistakes: Although these two types of discoveries could both influence the society, there are two interesting differences between them in designing process. |
162 | gec | In contrast, there is always no specific need for serendipitous discovery, and the research which makes the discovery is usually for other purposes, and serendipitous discovery is usually due to the unexpected results of normal research. | The contrast between serendipitous discoveries and research is often due to the unexpected results of normal research, which is usually the result of unexpected results. | The contrast between serendipitous discoveries and research is often due to the unexpected results of normal research, which is usually the result of unexpected results. | Fix errors in this text: In contrast, there is always no specific need for the serendipitous discovery and the research which makes the discovery is usually for other purpose, and the serendipitous discovery is usually due to unexpected result of a normal research. |
163 | gec | But fortunately, we had very smart and careful people who were able to find them and find a way to use them. | The smart people were very clever and careful, and they found them and used them. | The smart people were very clever and careful, and they found them and used them. | Fix grammatical errors: But fortunately, we got very smart and careful people who were able to find them and find a way to use them. |
164 | gec | Although there are differences between the two types of discoveries, there are also some similarities between them. | In contrast, although there are some differences between them, there are also similarities. | In spite of these differences, there are also similarities between these two discoveries. | Fix grammaticality of the sentence: Although there are differences between the two types of discoveries, there is also some similarities between them. |
165 | gec | A majority of these limitations would increase the cost of the innovation and hence require careful design. | #A majority of the limitations would increase the cost for the innovation, and hence requires careful design | #A majority of the limitations would increase the cost for the innovation, and hence requires careful design | Fix grammaticality in this sentence: A majority of these limitations would increases the cost of the innovation and hence require careful design. |
166 | gec | One of these problems includes the city-state's lack of land space which would affect the structural design of the innovation, particularly if it was on a large scale. | # One of the problems that the city state has is the lack of space for the innovation, especially if it is on a large scale, | # One of the problems that the city state has is the lack of space for the innovation, especially if it is on a large scale, | Fix all grammatical errors: One of these problems includes the city-state's lack of land space which would affect the structural design of the innovation particularly if it was on the large scale. |
167 | gec | This increase in cost will hence affect the market value and affect the economic analysis stage of the design process. | The increase in the cost of the product will hence hamper the market values and affect economic analysis stages of the process. | The increase in the cost of the product will hence hamper the market values and affect economic analysis stages of the process. | Remove grammatical mistakes: This increase in cost will hence hinder the market value and affect the economic analysis stage of the design process. |
168 | gec | In view of the collapse of the Nicoll highway back in April 2004, HDB has put up very strict requirements for the piling process, and the materials used, like grade 30 concrete, should be used in piling. | In view of a collapse of the Nicoll Highway, the HDB is putting up very stringent requirements on piling, and the material used should be grade three-0 concrete. | In view of a collapse of the Nicoll Highway, the HDB is putting up very stringent requirements on piling, and the material used should be grade three-0 concrete. | Make the sentence grammatical: In view of the collapse of Nicoll highway back in April 2004, HDB has put up very strict requirements on the piling process and the materials used, like grade 30 concrete should be used in piling. |
169 | gec | Contrary to its limited land area, as discussed earlier, it houses more than 4 million people. | # Contradiction with its limited area, as discussed before, it has more than a million people living in it. | # Contradiction with its limited area as mentioned earlier. | Improve the grammaticality of this sentence: Contradictory to its limited land area as discussed earlier, it houses more than 4 million people. |
170 | gec | All these will seriously affect the functionality analysis stage of the design process, as more time and consideration will have to be channeled into this stage. | The all these will significantly affect the functional analysis stage, as much more time will be needed to channel this portion into this part. | The all these will significantly affect the functional analysis stage, as much more time will have been channeled to this portion of the process. | Fix grammar errors: All these will seriously affect the functionality analysis stage of the design process, as more time and consideration will have to be channeled into this portion. |
171 | gec | Such an example shows how proper planning of the amenities to the success of the application. | The example shows that proper planning for the amenities leads to the successful application. | The example shows that proper planning for the amenities leads to the successful application. | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: Such an example shows how proper planning of the amenities lead to the success of the application. |
172 | gec | The story about how Schoenbein invented guncotton is quite an interesting story. | The story about the invention of gun cotton was a quite interesting story, | The story about the invention of gun cotton was a quite interesting story, | Fix grammatical mistakes in this sentence: The story about how Schoenbein invented guncotton was quite an interesting story. |
173 | gec | After he had finished cleaning, he thought that his wife would blame him after she saw what he had done. | The next morning, after he had finished cleaning, he thought he would blame his wife for her bad behavior. | The next morning, after he had finished cleaning, he thought he would blame his wife for the accident. | Improve the grammar of this text: After he finished cleaning he thought that his wife will blame him after she saw what he had done. |
174 | gec | When he walked near the stove, the apron burned without any smoke and left ashes. | #When he walked by the stove, the awning burned with no smoke and no ash left. | # When he was walking near a stove, the awning burned with no smoke and no ash left. | Improve the grammar of this text: When he walked near the stove the apron burned without any smoke and ashes left. |
175 | gec | But without the prudential attitude towards science, he may have missed his good luck and did not go on finding how this phenomenon can occur. | # But without prudential attitudes towards science, he may not have gone on finding the way to find how to this phenomenon can occur. | # But without prudential attitudes towards science, he may not have gone on finding the way to find how to this phenomenon can occur. | Fix grammatical errors: But without the prudential attitude towards science he may miss his good luck and did not go on finding how can this phenomenon occur. |
176 | gec | As both of them are explosives, people use them to exploit mines, tear down great buildings and provide a high temperature for many chemical experiments. | The explosive nature of these materials makes them useful for both explosive and non-explosive uses. | The explosive nature of these materials makes them useful for both explosive and non-explosive uses. | Improve the grammaticality of this text: As both of them are explosive, people use them to exploit mines, tear down great buildings and provide a high temperature for many chemical experiments. |
177 | gec | As unveiled in the research report, it somehow took longer for the health facilities to obtain approval from the State Health Agency than to actually build or extend the needed facilities. | The research report revealed that it took a longer time for the Health Facilities to obtain the approval for the construction or extension of the needed health facilities. | The research report was unveiled as a result of the state health agency's request to the Health Ministry to obtain the approval for the building or extension of the needed health facilities. | Make the sentence fluent: As it was unveiled in the research report, it somehow took longer for the health facilities to obtain approval from the State Health Agency than to actually build or extend the needed facilities. |
178 | gec | In the current stage, the political environment and people's mindsets are two of the problems that may hamper the engineering design process for innovation. | The current stage of the political environment, and the people's mindsets, are two problems that are hampering the innovation process for engineering design. | The current stage of the political environment, and the people's mindset, are two problems that are hampering the innovation process for engineering design. | Fix grammaticality: In current stage, political environment and people's mindset are two of the problems that may hamper engineering design process for innovation. |
179 | gec | While it can be classified as a kind of special glue, the history of post-it notes and super glue seems rather different. | The history of Post-it Notes and Super Glue seems rather distinct. | The history of Post-It Notes and Super Glue seems rather distinct. | Fix grammaticality: Both can be classified as a kind of special glue, the history of post-it notes and super glue seems rather different. |
180 | gec | The next stage of research was to use the scientific method to fulfill the previous target. | The next stage in the research process is to utilize the scientific methods to fulfill a previous goal. | The next stage in the research process is to utilize the scientific methods to fulfill a previous goal. | Fix grammatical mistakes in this sentence: The next stage research is to use the scientific method to fulfill the previous target. |
181 | gec | In this stage, the difference between the two kinds of discoveries turned out to be that the serendipitous discovery's inventor could not meet his initial needs like the normal inventor but accidentally created a totally different product instead. | The difference between this kind of discovery and the normal one is that the inventor cannot meet his original needs like a normal inventor, but the accidently created a completely different product, instead. | The difference between this kind of discovery and the normal one is that the inventor cannot meet his original needs like a normal inventor, but the accidently created a completely different product, instead. | Fix grammar in the sentence: In this stage, the difference between the two kinds of discoveries turns to be that the serendipitous discovery's inventor could not meet his initial needs like the normal inventor but accidently create a totally different product instead. |
182 | gec | One was low adhesive but re-adherable, so it is used to make notes that can be attached to documents and other surfaces freely. | # One is a low adhesive, but rea-adhesive, so it is used for making notes and attaching documents to other surfaces. | # One is a low adhesive, but rea-adhesive, so it is used for making notes and attaching documents to other surfaces. | Fix grammatical mistakes in this sentence: One is low adhesive but re-adherable so is used to make notes that can be attached to documents and other surfaces freely. |
183 | gec | The other one was high adhesive and functioned quickly, so it can be used to glue many materials quickly with great strength. | # Another one is the high adhesive, which functions quickly, so it can easily be used for many materials, and it is also high in strength. | # Another one is the high adhesive, which functions quickly, so it can easily be used for many materials, and it is also very strong. | Grammar improvements: The other one is high adhesive and functions quickly so can be used to glue many materials quickly with great strength. |
184 | gec | So it is not surprising that the two products both become very popular among consumers as soon as they come out. | The two products, both of which are very popular in the consumer's eyes, become very, very popular soon as soon they are out. | The two products, both of which are very popular in the consumer's eyes, become very, very popular soon as soon they are out. | Remove grammatical mistakes: So it is no more surprising that the two products both become very popular among the consumers as soon as they come out. |
185 | gec | The technical factor is one of the four elements that have determined the development of the electric vehicle. | # Technical factors are the fourth element that determines the development and development of the electric vehicle | # Technical factors are the fourth element that determines the development and development of the electric vehicle | Fix all grammatical errors: Technical factor is one of the four elements that determine the development of electric vehicle. |
186 | gec | Compared to the structure of a conventional automobile, the electric vehicle has a similar structure but different components. | The structure of the conventional automobile is similar to that of an electric vehicle, but the components are different. | The structure of the conventional automobile is similar to that of an electric vehicle, but the components are different. | Fix grammar errors in this sentence: Compared to the structure of a conventional automobile, electric vehicle has a similar structure but different components. |
187 | gec | In addition, the electric vehicle is safe to drive as it uses solely electricity, while most conventional vehicles require gasoline, which is inflammable. | This is in addition to the safety features of electric vehicles, which are solely using electric power, while conventional vehicles, such as gasoline-powered cars, require gasoline to operate. | This is in addition to the safety features of electric vehicles, such as being solely powered by electricity, and which is solely used as a means of driving around. | Fix grammatical errors: In addition, electric vehicle is safe to drive around as it is solely using electricity, while most conventional vehicles require gasoline, which is inflammable. |
188 | gec | On the other hand, the electric vehicle utilizes electrical energy from batteries, so the engine is relatively clean, emission-free, and quiet. | The electric vehicle uses electrical energy to power the engine, so it is relatively cleaner, emission free, and quiet, and emits no exhaust fumes. | The electric vehicle uses an electric motor to utilize the electrical energy of the battery by using the batteries. So, the engine, which is a relatively clean and quiet, emits no exhaust fumes. | Improve the grammaticality of this text: On the other hand, electric vehicle utilizes electrical energy by using batteries, so the engine is relatively clean, emission-free and quiet. |
189 | gec | In the end, gasoline vehicles controlled the monopoly on automobiles in the market. | The end of the automobile monopoly in the market is in the end. | The end of the automobile monopoly in the market is in the end. | Fix grammar in this sentence: In the end, gasoline vehicles controlled the monopoly on automobiles in market. |
190 | gec | They also feel that these cars are less attractive compared to conventional cars | The cars also feel less attractive than conventional cars, too. | The cars also feel less attractive than conventional cars, too. | Fix all grammatical errors: They also feel that these cars are less attractive compared to conventional cars too. |
191 | gec | Nowadays, with the ever-accelerating technology, many inventions have come into being, and many new words have come with them as well. | This is nowadays, with many inventions coming into being and many words coming with them, as well as many more new words. | The most recent invention is nowadays, with many inventions coming into being. | Update to remove grammar errors: Nowadays, with the ever-accelerated technology, many inventions come into being, and many new words come with them as well. |
192 | gec | It is a typical serendipity example, which in fact, shares some common points with conventional research. | The typical serendipitous example is that in fact, it shares a common point with a typical research. | The typical serendipitous example is that in fact, it shares a common point with a typical research. | Fix grammar errors: It is a typical serendipity example, which in fact shares some common points with a conventional research. |
193 | gec | Although there are similarities, they differ from each other in several respects. | The similarities between them are that they are both similar in some respects, but they differ in many respects. | The similarities between them are that they are both similar in some respects, but they differ in many respects. | Make the sentence grammatical: Although there are similarities existing, they differ from each other in several respects. |
194 | gec | However, both of them are needed to make the scientific world a more magical and wonderful world! | The two of them, both need to make the scientific world more magical and wonderful worlds! | The two of them, both need to make the scientific world more magical and wonderful worlds! | Fix all grammatical errors: However, both of them are needed to make scientific world a more magic and wonderful world! |
195 | gec | In my humble opinion, its success is due to both social and economic factors. | The success of this organization is due to both the social and the economic factors | The success of this organization is due to both the social and the economic factors | Grammar improvements: In my humble opinion, its success is owing to both social and economic factors. |
196 | gec | Military priority during World War II was an important factor in propelling the design and use of the engine. | The military priority for the design of the jet engine during the world war II was a major factor in the use of the engine. | The military priority for the design of the jet engine during the world war II was a major factor in the use of the engine. | Make the sentence grammatical: Military priority during the World War II was an important factor in propelling the design and use of jet engine. |
197 | gec | As we can see, if there was no threat of war, the British Government may not have provided any funding at all. | The British Government can not provide funding for the development of the nuclear power plant. | The British Government can not provide funding for the development of the nuclear power plant. | Grammar improvements: As we can see, if there is no threat of war, the British Government may not provide any funding at all. |
198 | gec | The social setting of the invention also plays an interesting role in shaping the history of the jet engine. | # The social settings of the inventions also play an interesting part in shaping their history. | # The social settings of the inventions also play an interesting part in shaping history. | Improve the grammaticality of this sentence: The social setting of the invention also plays an interesting role in shaping the history of jet engine. |
199 | gec | Since the reform and open policy was established in 1978, China has enjoyed a booming development in economy and technology. | The reform and the open policy is an important factor in China's development. Since the reforms were implemented, China's economy and technology have boomed. | The reform and the open policy is an important factor in China's development in economic and technology fields. Since the reforms were implemented, China's economy and technology have been booming. | Make the sentence grammatical: Since the reform and open policy was established in 1978, China has enjoyed a booming development in economics and technology. |
200 | gec | As a result, a lot of factories are built to provide the whole world with cheap and quality products. | The result of this is that a large number of factories have been built to supply the entire world with inexpensive and quality products. | The result of this is that a large number of factories have been built to supply the entire world with inexpensive and quality products. | Grammar improvements: As a result, a lot of factories are built to provide the whole world with cheap and qualified products. |