Each of the following passage contains TEN errors with each
indicated line contains a maximum of One error. In each case, only One word is
involved. You should proof-read the passages and correct them in the following
way. For a [wrong] word,
underline the wrong word and write the correct one in the blank provided
at the end of the line.
For a [missing] word, mark the position of
the missing word with a "∧" sign and write the word
you believe to be missing in the blank provided at
the end of the line. For an unnecessary word,
cross out the unnecessary word with a slash "/" and put the word
in the
blank provided at the
end of the line. Exercise One
In general, the ancient Romans were practical people. They cared little
about philosophy and pure mathematics than do the Greeks. The Romans were the
best of the ancient engineers and architects. They were brilliant students of
Greek geometry and trigonometry, and they applied their knowledge in the
construction of fine bridges, road aqueducts, and public buildings. They used
the iron they produced mainly for spears, swords, and shields rather for
building construction. Although the Romans accomplished practical wonders, but
they did very little theoretical and scientific thinking. Because of their
frequent wars, much of their inventions were no more than improvements in the
design of Greek weapons to which they were familiar. There are two reasons for
the Roman neglect of philosophy and mathematics. First they were too busy
conquesting nearby nations. Secondly, they are handicapped by
the rigidity of their numerical system which encouraged the study of pure
mathematics. (1) ______ (2) ______
(3) ______ (4) ______ (5) ______
(6) ______ (7) ______ (8)
______ (9) ______ (10) ______