Common English Mistakes in Legislative Reports by Ukrainian Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

The legislative committee has reviewed the proposed amendments to the environmental policy. In the report, highlighted are thekey areas where improvements necessary arehighlighted, including waste management and renewable energy initiatives. AWe alwayswe strive to ensure that the policies reflect the needs of our citizens and align with international standards.

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

"Your ideas are clearly expressed. Just a few small changes were needed to correct the word order."

The legislative committee has reviewed the proposed amendments to the environmental policy. In the report, key areas where improvements necessary are highlighted, including waste management and renewable energy initiatives. We always strive to ensure that the policies reflect the needs of our citizens and align with international standards.

The legislative committee has reviewed the proposed amendments to the environmental policy. In the report, highlighted are the key areas where improvements necessary are, including waste management and renewable energy initiatives. Always we strive to ensure that the policies reflect the needs of our citizens and align with international standards.

Mistake Example #2

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

In the recent legislative report, it is highlighted that if the government willimplements the new policy, it will significantly impact the agricultural sector. The committee rstatecommends that if the funding wills notbe allocated by the end of the fiscal year, the proposed initiatives will face delays. It is crucial that, if the stakeholderswill agree on the terms, the implementation process willcommence without further postponement.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few small changes were needed for grammar adjustments. Good work! "

In the recent legislative report, it is highlighted that if the government implements the new policy, it will significantly impact the agricultural sector. The committee states that if the funding is not allocated by the end of the fiscal year, the proposed initiatives will face delays. It is crucial that, if the stakeholders agree on the terms, the implementation process commence without further postponement.

In the recent legislative report, it is highlighted that if the government will implement the new policy, it will significantly impact the agricultural sector. The committee recommends that if the funding will not be allocated by the end of the fiscal year, the proposed initiatives will face delays. It is crucial that if the stakeholders will agree on the terms, the implementation process will commence without further postponement.

Mistake Example #3

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

The legislative committee has reviewed aproposal fora new environmental regulation. It is important to implement apolicy that reduces pollution levels in thecity. We recommend thatthe government allocate resources to supportthe initiative and ensure compliance with standards.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"This was very good! Just a few small changes were needed for the proper use of articles. "

The legislative committee has reviewed a proposal for a new environmental regulation. It is important to implement a policy that reduces pollution levels in the city. We recommend that the government allocate resources to support the initiative and ensure compliance with standards.

The legislative committee has reviewed proposal for new environmental regulation. It is important to implement policy that reduces pollution levels in city. We recommend that government allocate resources to support initiative and ensure compliance with standards.