Proofreading Quiz: grammar points from past papers 1998 to 2001

1. Proofreading Quiz: grammar points from past papers 1998 to 2001 the As a qualified swimming coach, I would like to bring to the public’s notice an importance of learning the basics of swimming. 2. If it is a lack of qualified teachers and swimming facilities in schools, students __ there _

2. have ___ should has to take courses organized by the Leisure and Cultural Service Department. 3. The most important points to remember are the followings. 4. When hand in your homework, make sure the handwriting is tidy and neat. following _________ handing ____

3. to  5. It is important learn how to start your individual presentation in an interesting way. • Learners of swimming should extend their hands and arms far forward as possible. as 

4. extreme • This equipment has been tested under extremely conditions of temperature and activity. • Students’ interest in learning can be stimulated by organize competitions and funny games. _________ organising _______

5. to  • Please allow me give my opinion on this issue before you move on. 10.Ngau Tau Kok Estate is one of oldest and largest public housing projects in Hong Kong. • You need to learn how to deal the problems of dehydration and starvation. the  with 

6. Many/Most ____ 12. Much of the residents of this building are either elderly people or single parent families. 13. Abbie Wong and Olivia Yuen are good at examples of contributors. 14. Wikipedia is a free encyclopedia and it is easy for to use. X X

7. with 15.Children need opportunities to interact their peers. 16. There is little evidence to support the value of break time for children. On a contrary, although educators recognize the important of teaching skills, they also  the _ importance _________

8. relax _______ recommend breaks to allow children to relaxing. • In most primary schools, for examples, children are given a 10-minute break regularly every 40 minutes. 18.Tempting by the high prize money, he bought 100 Mark Six tickets. example _________ Tempted _________

9. written _____ 19. Allen Coulter’s feature film, wrote by Paul Bernbaum, retraces the fateful years of George Reeves.