Common English Mistakes in Investigative Reports by Arabic Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Arabic speakers from Saudi Arabia when writing a Investigative Report in English.

Mistake Example #1

Misuse of verb tense (e.g., 'He go to school' instead of 'He goes to school')

The investigative report revealed that the incident happened at the construction site in Riyadh last week. Witnesses say that the worker climbed the scaffold without safety gear, which lead to the accident. Authorities arenow investigate theing company policies to ensure they comply with safety regulations.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some corrections for verb tense issues."

The investigative report revealed that the incident happened at the construction site in Riyadh last week. Witnesses say that the worker climbed the scaffold without safety gear, which led to the accident. Authorities are now investigating company policies to ensure they comply with safety regulations.

The investigative report reveal that the incident happen at the construction site in Riyadh last week. Witnesses say that the worker climb the scaffold without safety gear, which lead to the accident. Authorities now investigate the company policies to ensure they comply with safety regulations.

Mistake Example #2

Overuse of formal expressions ('I am honored to inform you...')

I amwishonored to inform you that our investigative team has conducted a thorough examination of the recent events surrounding the financial discrepancies in the local government office. It is with great respect that I present the findings, which indicate a significant oversight in the allocation of funds, and I am privileged toshare that further inquiries are being pursued to ensure transparency and accountability.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few minor tweaks to eliminate overly formal language :) Nice work!"

I wish to inform you that our investigative team has conducted a thorough examination of the recent events surrounding the financial discrepancies in the local government office. I present the findings, which indicate a significant oversight in the allocation of funds, and share that further inquiries are being pursued to ensure transparency and accountability.

I am honored to inform you that our investigative team has conducted a thorough examination of the recent events surrounding the financial discrepancies in the local government office. It is with great respect that I present the findings, which indicate a significant oversight in the allocation of funds, and I am privileged to share that further inquiries are being pursued to ensure transparency and accountability.

Mistake Example #3

Confusion between masculine and feminine pronouns

In the recent investigation into the local wildlife conservation efforts, it was discovered that the lead researcher, Dr. Ahmed, has dedicated her life to studying the endangered species in the region. HShe has implemented several innovative strategies to protect the habitats, and her team has seen significant improvements in the population numbers. The community has expressed their gratitude for his tireless work, and she continues to inspire young scientists in Saudi Arabia.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I assume that Dr. Ahmed is a woman because "she" was used throughout this text except for the one instance where I changed "he" to "she.""

In the recent investigation into the local wildlife conservation efforts, it was discovered that the lead researcher, Dr. Ahmed, has dedicated her life to studying the endangered species in the region. She has implemented several innovative strategies to protect the habitats, and her team has seen significant improvements in the population numbers. The community has expressed their gratitude for his tireless work, and she continues to inspire young scientists in Saudi Arabia.

In the recent investigation into the local wildlife conservation efforts, it was discovered that the lead researcher, Dr. Ahmed, has dedicated her life to studying the endangered species in the region. He has implemented several innovative strategies to protect the habitats, and her team has seen significant improvements in the population numbers. The community has expressed their gratitude for his tireless work, and she continues to inspire young scientists in Saudi Arabia.