find a mistake in a sentence

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whl626

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1. John is the only one of the students in the class that never admit making a mistake, even when it is pointed out to him.
admit => admits ?

2. When common people like ourselves lack faith in our government leaders, it is urgent that something be done .
ourselves => us ?

3. I walked on as brisk as the heat would let me until I reached the road which led to the village.
brisk => briskly ?

4. Some people make more money than us teachers, but few gain as much satisfaction from their work.
us => we ?

5. Don't you agree that one's devotion to do his tasks well is to be admired ?
to do => of doing ?

6. There are many important detail to attend to before an honorable peace agreement is reached.
important detail => important details ?

7. He is one of those men whom, I am sure, always do their best, even in the most trying circumstances.
whom => who ?

8. I object to war not because it drains the economy, but that is seems inhuman.
but that => but because ?

9. He laid on the ground momentarily, trying to get enough energy to pick himselfup.
laid => lay ?

10. Any conclusion other the one which was reached seems totally unjustified; I so stated in my report.
other => other than ?
 

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Try,

Find the error(s) in these sentences. 8)
Note, mistake and error are two different things. :wink:

5. Don't you agree that one's devotion to do his tasks well is to be admired ?
to do => of doing ?
==> Could also be "Wouldn't you agree...?" / "to doing"

8. I object to war not because it drains the economy, but that is seems inhuman.
but that => but because ? (OK, but they're synonymous to some)
==> Could also be "inhumane"

All the best, :D
 

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Thanks Cas,

devotion to ' doing ' :). I just remember the fixed preposition for devotion is ' to ' followed by a gerund :)
 
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