Common English Mistakes in Legislative Reports by Slovak Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

The committee has beendiscussinged the proposed amendments to the environmental policy sincefor two months, and we harve reachinged a consensus. The report has been prepared tooutlines thechanges that have been considered necessary,changes andit is includinges recommendations for future actions. We are confident that these measures will improve thesustainability efforts, as the policy has beenlacking ined effectiveness since it was implemented.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"This looks good overall. I have corrected the use of tenses and made other small refinements. "

The committee has discussed the proposed amendments to the environmental policy for two months, and we have reached a consensus. The report outlines the necessary changes and includes recommendations for future actions. We are confident that these measures will improve sustainability efforts, as the policy has lacked effectiveness since it was implemented.

The committee has been discussing the proposed amendments to the environmental policy since two months, and we are reaching a consensus. The report has been prepared to outline the changes that have been considered necessary, and it is including recommendations for future actions. We are confident that these measures will improve the sustainability efforts, as the policy has been lacking in effectiveness since it was implemented.

Mistake Example #2

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

Ina recent legislative session, wase discussed the proposal to amend the environmental protection laws. It is important to consider the impact of these changes on local communities and industries. WIt was agreed that further consultations with stakeholders will be necessary before thefinal decision is made.

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Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I just added the subject and made a few other small changes. Well done!"

In a recent legislative session, we discussed the proposal to amend the environmental protection laws. It is important to consider the impact of these changes on local communities and industries. It was agreed that further consultations with stakeholders will be necessary before the final decision is made.

In recent legislative session, was discussed the proposal to amend the environmental protection laws. Is important to consider the impact of these changes on local communities and industries. Was agreed that further consultations with stakeholders will be necessary before final decision is made.

Mistake Example #3

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

The committee legislative committee has reviewed the newproposalnew for the amendment of the taxlawtax. It is important that the proposedmeasuresproposed are implemented to ensure the taxsystemtax is fair and efficient. The finalreportfinal will be submitted to the nationalparliamentnational for approval next month.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Well done! I just changed the order of a few words."

The legislative committee has reviewed the new proposal for the amendment of the tax law. It is important that the proposed measures are implemented to ensure the tax system is fair and efficient. The final report will be submitted to the national parliament for approval next month.

The committee legislative has reviewed the proposal new for the amendment of the law tax. It is important that the measures proposed are implemented to ensure the system tax is fair and efficient. The report final will be submitted to the parliament national for approval next month.