[Grammar] identifying errors in a sentences and how to correct them

1. She deserved to be congratulated for winning the competition but not for hitting her competitor in the running track.

2. Only give the book to Tony.

Welcome to Using English, jnkhoma. :-D

1. She deserved to be congratulated for winning the competition but not for hitting her competitor on the running track.

2. Only give the book to Tony. :tick: (If you mean 'Don't give it to anybody else'.)

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jnkhoma said:

2. Only give the book to Tony.

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Pedants (such as 5jj) prefer: Give the book only to Tony.