Read the sentences. Some of the shaded words and phrases have mistakes.
Find 12 mistakes and correct them.
1.
A number of people who lose their lives in car accidents is increasing.
One of the factors that contribute to this problem are sleepy drivers.
2.
Neither the teacher nor the students is to blame if the results are poor.
According to a study, students with poor sleeping habits often have poor exam results.
3.
This is such a complicated problem. I can’t deal it anymore. I would rather get specialist’s advice.
4.
Not only my friends but also my brother wants to ride a bike to school. They think that it will make them healthy and fitter.
5.
Being active is an effective treatment for feelings of anxious and depression.
It can also help increase concentration and confidence!
6.
You had better ask your teacher for help if you really want to get rid off this problem.
7.
There are things which avoid people from having a healthy lifestyle. For example, we spend a lot of time sitting down,
and this often means we have less
time for activities which keep us fit.
8.
Active video games are fun and they can help prevent excessive weigh gain in teenagers.
9.
You had better avoid to eat anything with high calories.
10.
Neither my friends or the library have this book. I don’t know where to find it.