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901 | gec | Fix errors in this text: Therefore, current policies and campaigns are effective in easing the social aspect of aging process. | Therefore, current policies and campaigns are effective in easing the social aspect of the aging process. |
902 | gec | Fix grammar errors: Moreover, with current technology advancement, we can tackle the physical barriers of aging problems such as low birth rate, increased productivity and reduced physical effects of aging, which may partly attribute to elderly low self-esteem. | Moreover, with current technological advancement, we can tackle the physical barriers of aging problems such as low birth rate, increased productivity, and reduced physical effects of aging, which may partly relate to the elderly low self-esteem. |
903 | gec | Fix grammaticality: Others may argue that the main cause of aging problem is actually longer life span itself. | Others may argue that the main cause of the aging problem is actually a longer life span itself. |
904 | gec | Grammar improvements: Therefore, having longer life span does help to ease aging process. | Therefore, having a longer life span does help to ease the aging process. |
905 | gec | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: Hence, technological advancement does help to ease the economic, social and physical aspects of aging process. | Hence, technological advancement does help to ease the economic, social, and physical aspects of the aging process. |
906 | gec | Fix the grammatical mistakes: In conclusion, it seems like governments from all over the world are prepared to counter the rising aging population problems. | In conclusion, it seems that governments from all over the world are prepared to counter the rising aging population problems. |
907 | gec | Fix grammar in the sentence: Although certain measures are not effective immediately, we should continue to support it as it is worth the wait. | Although certain measures are not effective immediately, we should continue to support them as it is worth the wait. |
908 | gec | Fix the grammar mistakes: By limiting public spending on aged and diverting money to other areas of development, government can increase economic growth. | By limiting public spending on the aged and diverting money to other areas of development, the government can increase economic growth. |
909 | gec | Fix grammaticality of the sentence: Money can be diverted into other areas which require more budgets such as business. | Money can be diverted into other areas which require more budget, such as business. |
910 | gec | Improve the grammaticality of this text: Thus, economic growth will be increased by limiting public spending on aged and diverting money into business area. | Thus, economic growth will be increased by limiting public spending on the aged and diverting money into the business domain. |
911 | gec | Make the sentence fluent: Children are considered as foundation of a country as they will grow up to be leaders in the future. | Children are considered the foundation of a country as they will grow up to be leaders in the future. |
912 | gec | Fix all grammatical errors: In addition, public commitment to children has been threatened because of increasing spending on the elderly. | In addition, public commitment to children has been threatened because of increased spending on the elderly. |
913 | gec | Remove grammar mistakes: Some critics argue that limitation to public spending on aged will become a financial burden to low-income families. | Some critics argue that limiting public spending on the aged will become a financial burden to low-income families. |
914 | gec | Fix grammar errors in this sentence: In conclusion, limitation to public spending on aged and diversion of money to other areas of development should be implemented. | In conclusion, limitation to public spending on the aged and diversion of money to other areas of development should be implemented. |
915 | gec | Improve the grammaticality of this sentence: Money diverted into business area will able to stimulate economic growth. | Money diverted into the business domain will be able to stimulate economic growth. |
916 | gec | Fix grammar errors in this sentence: Although it is impossible to increase the fertility rate in the short run, the problems of aging process is still alleviated by research and effective developments and policies. | Although it is impossible to increase the fertility rate in the short run, the problems of the aging process are still alleviated by research and effective development and policies. |
917 | gec | Fix grammar: In order to encourage late retirement, Singapore retirement age has been increased from 60 to 62. | In order to encourage late retirement, the Singapore retirement age has been increased from 60 to 62. |
918 | gec | Make the sentence grammatical: Opponents of this position will argue that healthcare cost is still the main problem for aging population. | Opponents of this position will argue that healthcare cost is still the main problem for the aging population. |
919 | gec | Improve the grammar of this text: Medisave account may not be sufficient for many Singaporeans once they need to pay the medical bills for their parents, spouse and children. | A Medisave account may not be sufficient for many Singaporeans once they need to pay the medical bills for their parents, spouses, and children. |
920 | gec | Fix grammaticality in this sentence: At the same time, more and more facilities are designed to meet the needs of elderly and disability. | At the same time, more and more facilities are designed to meet the needs of the elderly and those with disabled. |
921 | gec | Fix grammar in the sentence: Such cost even micrify the impact of the recent financial crisis. | Such cost even verifies the impact of the recent financial crisis. |
922 | gec | Remove grammar mistakes: However leaders of the world have stepped up measures to combat this unforgiving phenomenon. | However, leaders of the world have stepped up measures to combat this unforgiving phenomenon. |
923 | gec | Fix all grammatical errors: Longer paid maternity leave, more child- care leave and greater incentives for working mothers are some possible corrections to the problem. | Longer paid maternity leave, more childcare leave, and greater incentives for working mothers are some possible corrections to the problem. |
924 | gec | Improve the grammaticality: Although this may increase the government's expenditure, it is a necessary investment for the better future of the country. | Although this may increase the government's expenditure, it is a necessary investment for a better future for the country. |
925 | gec | Improve the grammar of this text: For many decades, the world has been taking a lot of beatings. | For many decades, the world has been taking a lot of beating. |
926 | gec | Fix grammaticality of the sentence: From economic crisis in 1997 to uncontrolled viral spread such as H1N1 pandemic in 2008, the world survived all these obstacles. | From the economic crisis in 1997 to uncontrolled viral spread such as the H1N1 pandemic in 2008, the world survived all these obstacles. |
927 | gec | Remove grammar mistakes: Nonetheless with many support in place, the future of world may not be as bleak as before. | Nonetheless, with much support in place, the future of the world may not be as bleak as before. |
928 | gec | Fix grammar errors in this sentence: Aging is a difficult process as the elderly are more incline to get sick because of lower immune system and having to recuperate longer would be financially draining. | Aging is a difficult process as the elderly are more inclined to get sick because of a lower immune system, so having to recuperate longer would be financially draining. |
929 | gec | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: In terms of healthcare, the government have come out with a few financial assistance schemes to ensure that the citizens are able to afford healthcare and are prepared during their old age. | In terms of healthcare, the government has come out with a few financial assistance schemes to ensure that the citizens are able to afford healthcare and are prepared during their old age. |
930 | gec | Improve the grammar of this text: However, even with all of these policies and subsidies, there is no guarantee that the elderly is able to pay for all of their living expenses. | However, even with all of these policies and subsidies, there is no guarantee that the elderly are able to pay for all of their living expenses. |
931 | gec | Fix grammaticality of the sentence: It's essential that they learn how to not only manage their wealth but also expand it so that when they choose to stop working, they would have enough money to pay for their necessities and have enough for any unexpected expenses. | It is essential that they learn how to not only manage their wealth but also expand it so that when they choose to stop working, they will have enough money to pay for their necessities and have enough for any unexpected expenses. |
932 | gec | Grammar improvements: Clearly the government and its related agencies have been working hard to help easing the aging process through many of its policies. | Clearly, the government and its related agencies have been working hard to help ease the aging process through many of its policies. |
933 | gec | Fix grammaticality of the sentence: Aging impacts a person's well being in many ways, with both psychological and physical changes, including chronic diseases associated with aging. | Aging impacts a person's well-being in many ways, with both psychological and physical changes, including chronic diseases associated with it. |
934 | gec | Fix the grammatical mistakes: Hence more support and care for the aged should be provided which in turn will pose a strain to the younger generation. | Hence, more support and care for the aged should be provided, which in turn will pose a strain on the younger generation. |
935 | gec | Fix grammar errors: Therefore to make the aged more employable, there is a need to move away from seniority-wage system and reduce the CPF rates. | Therefore, to make the aged more employable, there is a need to move away from the seniority-wage system and reduce the CPF rates. |
936 | gec | Fix the grammatical mistakes: Through amelioration and subsidizing of healthcare and public facilities the process of aging population has been eased. | Through amelioration and subsidizing of healthcare and public facilities, the problem of the aging population has been eased. |
937 | gec | Fix grammar in the sentence: Through the increment on healthcare expenditure, we can see that the government is bringing in better technologies and putting the focus on the Singaporeans' health. | Through the increment in healthcare expenditure, we can see that the government is bringing in better technologies and focusing on Singaporeans' health. |
938 | gec | Fix grammatical mistakes in this sentence: It is understandable that older people often require more medical care, but they need not remain in hospital for this care. | It is understandable that older people often require more medical care, but they need not remain in the hospital for this care. |
939 | gec | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: In conclusion, amelioration and subsidizing of healthcare and public facilities has eased the aging population. | In conclusion, amelioration and subsidizing of healthcare and public facilities have eased the problem of the aging population. |
940 | gec | Fix grammaticality in this sentence: Singapore society's aging process brings on numerous set of challenges for the government. | Singapore society's aging process brings on numerous sets of challenges for the government. |
941 | gec | Fix all grammatical errors: First, economic decline would occur as the size of the working force shrinks. | First, economic decline will occur as the size of the working force shrinks. |
942 | gec | Fix disfluencies in the sentence: Policies have not only been implemented in anticipation of the aging process but also in reaction to the external factors like the global recession. | Policies have not only been implemented in anticipation of the aging process but also in reaction to external factors like the global recession. |
943 | gec | Fix grammar errors in this sentence: Moving on, Singapore wants for its seniors, even the less mobile to have a safe and accessible environment. | Moving on, Singapore wants its seniors, even the less mobile, to have a safe and accessible environment. |
944 | gec | Fix grammatical errors: A sustained economic growth improves the level of business activities, ensures low unemployment rate and increases government tax revenue. | Sustained economic growth improves the level of business activities, ensures a low unemployment rate, and increases government tax revenues. |
945 | gec | Fix grammatical errors: This will inevitably constrict the public spending on the aged due to a smaller pool of resources. | This will inevitably constrict public spending on the aged due to a smaller pool of resources. |
946 | gec | Improve the grammaticality of this sentence: Also, there are ongoing medical research on senile dementia and Parkinson's disease. | Also, there is ongoing medical research on senile dementia and Parkinson's disease. |
947 | gec | Fix grammar: Only through research and development will we be able to gain knowledge on the issues circling them and come up with ways to overcome it. | Only through research and development will we be able to gain knowledge on the issues circling them and come up with ways to overcome them, |
948 | gec | Fix grammaticality in this sentence: In addition to this program, HDB has also come up with policy which encourages children to live in close proximity to their parents. | In addition to this program, HDB has also come up with a policy that encourages children to live in close proximity to their parents. |
949 | gec | Fix disfluencies in the sentence: This will decrease the suffering of the elderly, making them less susceptible to diseases and thus helping to abate the ageing process. | This will decrease the suffering of the elderly, making them less susceptible to diseases, thus helping to abate the aging process. |
950 | gec | Update to remove grammar errors: In conclusion, the research conducted to discover more about the illnesses of the elderly and the policies implemented which provide subsidies as well as schemes to aid the elderly, will help to ameliorate the ageing process. | In conclusion, research conducted to discover more about the illnesses of the elderly and the policies implemented, which provide subsidies as well as schemes to aid the elderly, will help to ameliorate the aging process. |
951 | gec | Grammar improvements: Family might be a better solution to abate the process, as they are the main emotional and financial support for the elderly. | Family might be a better solution to abate the process, as it is the main emotional and financial support for the elderly. |
952 | gec | Remove grammar mistakes: The repercussions following the aging population would be social and economy concerns as the younger generations would have to struggle to support their families. | The repercussions following the aging population would be social and economic concerns as the younger generations would have to struggle to support their families. |
953 | gec | Fix disfluencies in the sentence: Therefore, the society should be aware of its situation and address to this problem before it becomes a severe issue for the country. | Therefore, society should be aware of its situation and address this problem before it becomes a severe issue for the country. |
954 | gec | Fix grammaticality in this sentence: Subsequently, public spending on the different policies and infrastructures would benefit the society and support the economy in the long run. | Subsequently, public spending on the different policies and infrastructures would benefit society and support the economy in the long run. |
955 | gec | Fix grammar: Hence, it is a moral obligation to care for the aged and not forget the roots of how the country has come thus far. | Hence, we have a moral obligation to care for the aged and not forget the roots of how the country has come thus far. |
956 | gec | Fix disfluencies in the sentence: More public spending on the aged is critical as these expenditures on implementation of policies or infrastructures would be an advantage to all. | More public spending on the aged is critical as this expenditure on the implementation of policies, or infrastructures would be an advantage to all. |
957 | gec | Fix disfluencies in the sentence: With a paradigm shift in many countries towards a greying population, many governments are confronted with a responsibility of implementing policies that assist the ageing process. | With a paradigm shift in many countries towards a greying population, many governments are confronted with the responsibility of implementing policies that assist the aging process. |
958 | gec | Fix errors in this text: Different countries respond to this problem differently and the ease at which the elderly are living their lives is evidence of the creative policies that many governments have introduced to benefit them. | Different countries respond to this problem differently, and the ease with which the elderly are living their lives is evidence of the creative policies that many governments have introduced to benefit them. |
959 | gec | Fix grammar errors: Thus, the government has to critically consider these worrying demographic changes and allocates a satisfactory portion of the national budget to lighten the burden of the caregiver generation. | Thus, the government has to critically consider these worrying demographic changes and allocate a satisfactory portion of the national budget to lighten the burden of the caregiver generation. |
960 | gec | Update to remove grammar errors: It is reported that the government will be raising the current retirement age of 62 to 65 by 2012 and ultimately to 67 and has also made amendments to the Retirement Age Act which increases the employability of elderly workers. | It was reported that the government would be raising the current retirement age of 62 to 65 by 2012 and ultimately to 67 and has also made amendments to the Retirement Age Act which increases the employability of elderly workers. |
961 | gec | Fix grammaticality in this sentence: In fact, there are some parents who do not welcome the prospect of having unmarried children in their 30s living with them as they have a perception that living with more people under the same roof require some sacrifice of personal space and freedom. | In fact, there are some parents who do not welcome the prospect of having unmarried children in their 30s living with them as they have the perception that living with more people under the same roof requires some sacrifice of personal space and freedom. |
962 | gec | Remove grammatical mistakes: Although problems related to aging population become increasingly severe, with more important priority, governments should limit the spending on aging population. | Although problems related to the aging population have become increasingly severe, with more priority, governments should limit their spending on the aging population. |
963 | gec | Improve the grammaticality of this sentence: In real life, the shrinking workforce caused by aging population has contributed to a significant decline in real GDP in some developed countries such as French and Germany. | In real life, the shrinking workforce caused by an aging population has contributed to a significant decline in real GDP in some developed countries such as France and Germany. |
964 | gec | Fix disfluencies in the sentence: For example, government could help in training elders and engaging them with more jobs. | For example, the government could help in training elders and engaging them with more jobs. |
965 | gec | Make the sentence fluent: By doing so, government spending on aging population could be effectively reduced. | By doing so, government spending on an aging population could be effectively reduced. |
966 | gec | Fix grammatical errors: Meanwhile, governments could invest more money in economic development, which is at governments' first priority, and generate more revenue to support the aging population in the future though a larger scale of economy instead of an unlimited percentage increase in government spending. | Meanwhile, governments could invest more money in economic development, which is the government's first priority, and generate more revenue to support the aging population in the future through a larger scale of the economy instead of an unlimited percentage increase in government spending. |
967 | gec | Improve the grammar of this text: These goals could not be achieved with most of the budget transferred to take care of the elders in the short run. | These goals cannot be achieved with most of the budget transferred to take care of the elders in the short run. |
968 | gec | Fix grammaticality of the sentence: The problem in regard to aging population would eventually be eased through more financial support generated from a larger scale of economy instead of increasing percentage cost of budget and participation of the elders themselves. | The problem with regard to an aging population would eventually be eased through more financial support generated from a larger scale of the economy instead of increasing the percentage cost of the budget and participation of the elders themselves. |
969 | gec | Improve the grammaticality: Increase in the population of aging group implies there will be more government spending on the old aged. | An increase in the population of the aging group implies there will be more government spending on the aged. |
970 | gec | Update to remove grammar errors: If the population of aging group is still expanding, the national budget will soon be drained up by supporting the old aged group with welfare treatment. | If the population of the aging group is still expanding, the national budget will soon be drained by supporting the aged group with welfare treatment. |
971 | gec | Fix the grammatical mistakes: Often, the handicapped can hardly make a stand in applying for job if they are to compete with the others because of their physical weaknesses and lack of living skills. | Often, the handicapped can hardly make a stand in applying for a job if they are to compete with others because of their physical weaknesses and lack of living skills. |
972 | gec | Improve the grammaticality of this sentence: Some may argue that the old aged need more money as they are unable to earn income to support their living. | Some may argue that the aged need more money as they are unable to earn income to support their living. |
973 | gec | Improve the grammaticality: In a contrast, the handicapped can hardly get a job not to mention that they can accumulate wealth through working. | In contrast, the handicapped can hardly get a job, not to mention that they can accumulate wealth through working. |
974 | gec | Fix disfluencies in the sentence: Thereby, public spending should be diverted to other areas to help the needy and unfortunate. | Therefore public spending should be diverted to other areas to help the needy and unfortunate. |
975 | gec | Fix errors in this text: Furthermore, limited public spending on the elderly can encourage the grown children to take up their filial responsibility. | Furthermore, limited public spending on the elderly can encourage grown-up children to take up their filial responsibility. |
976 | gec | Fix grammar errors in this sentence: If the government reduce public spending on elders, elders whose living cost depends on the public spending have to rely on their children support. | If the government reduces public spending on elders, those whose living cost depends on t public spending have to rely on their children for support. |
977 | gec | Make the sentence fluent: In the past, the elder have worked hard to raise their children and provide the best for their children. | In the past, the elders have worked hard to raise their children and provide the best for their children. |
978 | gec | Update to remove grammar errors: It is only right that the government take care of them, and spend vast amounts of money on them with no questions asked. | It is only right that the government takes care of them and spends vast amounts of money on them with no questions asked. |
979 | gec | Improve the grammaticality: Firstly, it is through stressing filial obligation and increasing the willingness of tomorrow's grown children, however numerous or productive they are, to support their own elderly parents through informal and familial channels. | Firstly, it is through stressing filial obligation and increasing the willingness of tomorrow's grown children, however numerous or productive, to support their own elderly parents through informal and familial channels. |
980 | gec | Make the sentence fluent: Therefore, if more funds are diverted to it instead of the elderly, there is no doubt that the country will experience tremendous economic growth and be prosperous. | Therefore, if more funds are diverted to it instead of to the elderly, there is no doubt that the country will experience tremendous economic growth and be prosperous. |
981 | gec | Fix errors in this text: Spending on the elderly is necessary, but it could be done on a ration basis. | Spending on the elderly is necessary, and it could be done on a ration basis. |
982 | gec | Fix the grammar mistakes: As a result, there has been a rising trend of senior volunteers over the years. | As a result, there has been a rising number of senior volunteers over the years. |
983 | gec | Make the sentence fluent: Firstly, the government had launched the Lift Upgrading Programme for the benefit of flat owners without direct access to lifts. | Firstly, the government launched the Lift Upgrading Programme for the benefit of flat owners without direct access to lifts. |
984 | gec | Fix grammar errors in this sentence: Television programs such as Crime Watch also increases the knowledge of elderly to be vigilant to conmen and to prevent crime by not wearing excessive valuables. | Television programs such as Crime Watch also increase the knowledge of the elderly to be wary of conmen and to prevent crime by not wearing excessive valuables. |
985 | gec | Improve the grammaticality of this sentence: It not only keeps the elderly mind active, it also helps to cope financially with rising medical costs and brings in self-satisfaction for being able to contribute to the society. | This not only keeps the elderly mind active, but it also helps them to cope financially with rising medical costs and brings in self-satisfaction for being able to contribute to society. |
986 | gec | Fix grammar errors: This is essential to the elderly as they will not feel so helpless and unwanted. | This is essential to the elderly so they will not feel so helpless and unwanted. |
987 | gec | Update to remove grammar errors: Lastly, the Government have also encouraged activities and interactions by setting up elderly corners under void decks with facilities such as chess tables. | Lastly, the Government has also encouraged activities and interactions by setting up elderly corners at void decks with facilities such as chess tables. |
988 | gec | Remove grammatical mistakes: With the development of infrastructure and medical field as mentioned above, these problems are better coped. | With the development of infrastructure and the medical field, as mentioned above, these problems are better handled. |
989 | gec | Fix the grammar mistakes: The aging population has been an ongoing problem on the countries over the world. | The aging population has been an ongoing problem in countries over the world. |
990 | gec | Improve the grammaticality: Hence, the public spending on the aged should not be limited and to be spent on other areas of the country's development as the money is needed for the healthcare and financial aspect for the aged. | Hence, public spending on the aged should not be limited and be spent on other areas of the country's development as the money is needed for the healthcare and financial needs needs the aged. |
991 | gec | Fix grammaticality: These screenings can also help to identify potential health problems that they might have and get them to seek treatment before it worsens and disrupt their daily activities. | These screenings can also help to identify potential health problems that they might have and get them to seek treatment before it worsens and disrupts their daily activities. |
992 | gec | Make the sentence grammatical: Hence, spending on elderly healthcare is necessary as it helps to educate the elderly on the importance of healthy lifestyle while reducing the burden on the elderly and their family for the costly healthcare services. | Hence, spending on elderly healthcare is necessary as it helps to educate the elderly on the importance of a healthy lifestyle while reducing the burden on the elderly and their family for the costly healthcare services. |
993 | gec | Remove grammar mistakes: Therefore, retraining is needed for the elderly as through these retraining, they can upgrade their skills and adapt to the demanding working environment to save up for the future and contribute to the economy. | Therefore, retraining is needed for the elderly as through retraining; they can upgrade their skills and adapt to the demanding working environment to save for the future and contribute to the economy. |
994 | gec | Improve the grammaticality: Hence, spending on pension and retraining for the elders is essential and should not be limited as it aids them in being financially independent after retirement. | Hence, spending on pension and retraining for the elderly is essential and should not be limited as it aids them in being financially independent after retirement. |
995 | gec | Make the sentence fluent: Education plays an important part in the country development and growth as it helps in nurturing the young who are the country's future. | Education plays an important part in the country's development and growth as it helps in nurturing the young who are the country's future. |
996 | gec | Fix grammar in the sentence: This is in hope of improving education sector and nurture the young better for the future of Singapore. | This is in the hope of improving the education sector and nurturing the young better for the future of Singapore. |
997 | gec | Fix grammatical errors: These expenditures can help to improve the lifestyle of elderly and being healthy the elderly will be able to prolong their retirement which in turn helps in improving the economic. | These expenditures can help to improve the lifestyle of the elderly, and by being healthy, the elderly will be able to prolong their retirement, which in turn helps in improving the economy. |
998 | gec | Update to remove grammar errors: From this statistic, we can draw that it is also possible for Singapore to learn from these success stories and increase welfare expenditure while achieving economic growth at the same time. | From these statistics, we can conclude that it is also possible for Singapore to learn from these success stories and increase welfare expenditure while achieving economic growth at the same time. |
999 | gec | Fix the grammatical mistakes: Singapore is practicing the open market policy thus being more susceptible to external factors. | Singapore is practicing the open market policy and thus is more susceptible to external factors. |
1000 | gec | Remove grammatical mistakes: These also allow the elderly to be independent as they no longer need to rely on other's help with their daily life. | These also allow the elderly to be independent as they no longer need to rely on others' help in their daily life. |