Common English Mistakes in Research Papers by Slovak Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Slovak speakers from Slovakia when writing a Research Paper in English.

Mistake Example #1

Omitting 'it' as a subject in dummy subject sentences ('Is raining' instead of 'It is raining')

Ina recent study,it was observed thatthe climate change impacts are becoming more severe. It is crucial to understand how these changes affect biodiversity in Central Europe. In Slovakia,it is evident that the temperature fluctuations are influencing the migration patterns of several bird species.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I added the subject "it" to some of the sentences and made a couple of other small changes. Good work!"

In a recent study, it was observed that climate change impacts are becoming more severe. It is crucial to understand how these changes affect biodiversity in Central Europe. In Slovakia, it is evident that the temperature fluctuations are influencing the migration patterns of several bird species.

In recent study, was observed that the climate change impacts are becoming more severe. Is crucial to understand how these changes affect biodiversity in Central Europe. In Slovakia, is evident that the temperature fluctuations are influencing the migration patterns of several bird species.

Mistake Example #2

Struggles with perfect tenses ('I am here since three years')

In recent years, the study of renewable energy sources has gained significant attention. I hamve been researching onthis topic sincefor two years, focusing particularly on solar power efficiency. The data I have collected shows that solar panels have improved in performance, but there is still much work to be done to optimize their use in Slovakia.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Good work! It just had a few issues with the verb tense."

In recent years, the study of renewable energy sources has gained significant attention. I have been researching this topic for two years, focusing particularly on solar power efficiency. The data I have collected shows that solar panels have improved in performance, but there is still much work to be done to optimize their use in Slovakia.

In recent years, the study of renewable energy sources has gained significant attention. I am researching on this topic since two years, focusing particularly on solar power efficiency. The data I have collected shows that solar panels have improved in performance, but there is still much work to be done to optimize their use in Slovakia.

Mistake Example #3

Incorrect placement of adjectives ('The car red' instead of 'The red car')

Ina recent study, the researchers examined the effects of thean urban environment urbanon the mentalhealthmental of individuals. The participants were selected from tha large citylarge and were asked to complete the surveya detailedsurvey about their dailyhabitsdaily and stress levels. The results showed that thean exposure to the noiseconstant noiseandair pollution airhada significant impact on the well-beingpsychologicalwell-being of the residents.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I changed the order of some of the words and fixed a few issues with articles. Good work!"

In a recent study, the researchers examined the effects of an urban environment on the mental health of individuals. The participants were selected from a large city and were asked to complete a detailed survey about their daily habits and stress levels. The results showed that an exposure to constant noise and air pollution had a significant impact on the psychological well-being of the residents.

In recent study, the researchers examined the effects of the environment urban on the health mental of individuals. The participants were selected from the city large and were asked to complete the survey detailed about their habits daily and stress levels. The results showed that the exposure to the noise constant and pollution air had significant impact on the well-being psychological of the residents.