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2 May, 17:54

Jason says in his speech: "Drug abuse in America's cities is on the rise every day. About 20% more elementary school kids get hooked on narcotics today than in the 1960s. So, we can easily see that we've got a big problem. Now let's talk about what we can do about it." What is Jason's error here?

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  1. 2 May, 20:00
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    Jason's speech should be as follows:

    "Drug abuse in America's cities are on the rise every day. About 20% more elementary school kids get hooked on narcotics today, than in the 1960s. So, we can easily see that we've got a big problem. Now, let's talk about what we can do about it.

    Explanation:

    In the first sentence Jason uses the incorrect auxiliary verb as the noun referred to is a plural noun and not a singular noun. (Plural Noun = America's cities, therefore the plural auxiliary verb = are)

    In the second sentence, a comma may be added for pause to show the comparison between the present and the past. ( ... narcotics today, than in the 1960s.)

    In the last sentence, a comma may be added to indicate additional information, a pause to offer an effect, or an indication of an instruction to follow. (Now, let's talk ...)
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