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#1. Spotting the error.

Remove “a”. We say “It is ten minutes to six.” You don’t use an article before the number of minutes in this context.

#2. Spotting the error.

Should be “a necklace.” Necklace is a countable noun, so it needs an article.

#3. Spotting the error.

Should be “the effort.” The effort is specific to the nurses, so it needs “the.”

#4. Spotting the error.

Remove “a.” We say “by bus,” “by car,” or “by train” (Mode of transport + no article)

#5. Spotting the error.

Should be “on the night.” Since we are talking about a specific night (the night of the robbery), the definite article “the” is required.

#6. Spotting the error.

Should be “a little water.” “Little” means almost nothing; “a little” means some. She couldn’t give it to the child if there was “little” (none).

#7. Spotting the error.

Should be “the credit.” Credit is being specified as belonging to the leader, requiring “the.”

#8. Spotting the error.

Remove “the.” If he goes for prayer (primary purpose), we say “go to church.”

#9. Spotting the error.

No error. (Note: “Audience” can take a plural verb “realize” when referring to the individuals within the group).

#10. Spotting the error.

Should be “The Indian people.” “Peoples” usually refers to different ethnic groups or nations; “people” is the plural of persons within a nation.

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