Language Check Point

Language Check Point

1.

Incorrect: Every of the two boys will get a prize.

correct: Each of the two boys will get a prize.

reason: Each is used in speaking of two or more things, every is used only in speaking of more than two.

2.

Incorrect: Ten candidates have passed one failed.

correct: Ten candidates have passed one has failed.

reason: When there is only one auxiliary to two principal Verbs it should be correctly associated with the both.

3.

Incorrect: Have you bought some mangoes?

correct: Have you bought any mangoes?

reason: To express quantity or degree some is used in affirmative sentences, any in negative or interrogative sentences.