Common English Mistakes in Legislative Reports by Arabic Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Arabic speakers from United Arab Emirates when writing a Legislative Report in English.

Mistake Example #1

Overuse of passive voice

The legislative rteport wasm prepared the report to addressthe recent changes inthe environmental policy. It wasThey noted the implementation theof new regulations were implemeanted to reduce carbon emissions. TWe analyzed the impact of these regulations was analyzed,andit was concluded that they resulted insignificantair quality improvementswere observed in air quality.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some reworking to avoid the use of passive voice."

The legislative team prepared the report to address recent changes in environmental policy. They noted the implementation of new regulations meant to reduce carbon emissions. We analyzed the impact of these regulations and concluded that they resulted in significant air quality improvements.

The legislative report was prepared to address the recent changes in the environmental policy. It was noted that the new regulations were implemented to reduce carbon emissions. The impact of these regulations was analyzed, and it was concluded that significant improvements were observed in air quality.

Mistake Example #2

Misuse of articles ('I have car' instead of 'I have a car')

The legislative report aims to address recent changes in traffic regulations within theUnited Arab Emirates. It is important to note that thenew law requires drivers to carry insurance at all times. Additionally, there isa proposal to increase penalties for those who violate speed limits, ensuring safety on theroad for all citizens.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"This was very good overall. I have made a few edits, mostly to add articles (such as "a" and "the") where needed."

The legislative report aims to address recent changes in traffic regulations within the United Arab Emirates. It is important to note that the new law requires drivers to carry insurance at all times. Additionally, there is a proposal to increase penalties for those who violate speed limits, ensuring safety on the road for all citizens.

The legislative report aims to address recent changes in traffic regulations within United Arab Emirates. It is important to note that new law requires driver to carry insurance at all times. Additionally, there is proposal to increase penalties for those who violate speed limits, ensuring safety on road for all citizens.