Common English Mistakes in Lab Reports by Ukrainian Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Ukrainian speakers from Ukraine when writing a Lab Report in English.

Mistake Example #1

Using 'will' incorrectly in conditionals ('If it will rain, I will stay' instead of 'If it rains, I will stay')

During the experiment, we observed that ifthe solution will beas heated to 100 degrees Celsius, it willand changecolord from blue to green. If the temperature willdropped below 50 degrees, the reaction willslowed down significantly. These findings suggest that if the conditions will bare controlled precisely, the desired outcome will be achievedconsistentlyachieved.

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

"I just adjusted the verb tenses to make the English sound more natural. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

During the experiment, the solution was heated to 100 degrees Celsius and changed from blue to green. If the temperature dropped below 50 degrees, the reaction slowed down significantly. These findings suggest that if the conditions are controlled precisely, the desired outcome will be consistently achieved.

During the experiment, we observed that if the solution will be heated to 100 degrees Celsius, it will change color from blue to green. If the temperature will drop below 50 degrees, the reaction will slow down significantly. These findings suggest that if the conditions will be controlled precisely, the desired outcome will be achieved consistently.

Mistake Example #2

Skipping articles ('I bought car' instead of 'I bought a car')

In this experiment, we observedthe reaction of chemical A with water. We added 5 grams of chemical A to abeaker and then pouredin 100 ml of water. After mixing,the solution changed color from clear to blue. We recorded the temperature ofthe solution every minute for 10 minutes. Results showed anincrease in temperature, indicating anexothermic reaction.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I added articles before some of the words. Nice work!"

In this experiment, we observed the reaction of chemical A with water. We added 5 grams of chemical A to a beaker and then poured in 100 ml of water. After mixing, the solution changed color from clear to blue. We recorded the temperature of the solution every minute for 10 minutes. Results showed an increase in temperature, indicating an exothermic reaction.

In this experiment, we observed reaction of chemical A with water. We added 5 grams of chemical A to beaker and then poured 100 ml of water. After mixing, solution changed color from clear to blue. We recorded temperature of solution every minute for 10 minutes. Results showed increase in temperature, indicating exothermic reaction.

Mistake Example #3

Confusion with word order ('Always I go to the store' instead of 'I always go to the store')

During the experiment, weobservedwe the reaction time of the chemical solution. AWe alwayswe ensured that the temperature was constant to avoid any discrepancies in the results. RWe recordedwe the data at intervals of five minutes, and wenoticedwe a gradual change in color, indicating the progress of the reaction.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Nice work! I made some changes to the word order, along with a few other minor corrections."

During the experiment, we observed the reaction time of the chemical solution. We always ensured that the temperature was constant to avoid any discrepancies in the results. We recorded the data at intervals of five minutes, and we noticed a gradual change in color, indicating the progress of the reaction.

During the experiment, observed we the reaction time of the chemical solution. Always we ensure that the temperature was constant to avoid any discrepancies in the results. Recorded we the data at intervals of five minutes, and noticed we a gradual change in color indicating the progress of the reaction.