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2. Directed Writing and Composition (1 questions)
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Corrected Text: The shop is open from nine till five. We went there to buy some new clothes. The clothes were very expensive, but we decided to buy a shirt and a pair of trousers. The shop assistant was very helpful, and she gave us a discount. We were very pleased with our purchase.
Explanation of Changes:
- are changed to is: Subject-verb agreement error. 'Shop' is singular.
- by changed to buy: Corrected a spelling error.
- was changed to were: Subject-verb agreement error. 'Clothes' is plural.
- by changed to buy: Corrected a spelling error.
- were changed to were: No change needed, the grammar was correct.