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

[jnkhoma]

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.

 

[Rover_KE]

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'.)

Rover

 

[5jj]

2. Only give the book to Tony.

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