The document discusses spelling and grammatical errors found in signs and announcements in the Philippines. It shows pictures of signs with errors in spelling, tense, and redundant words. The author notes that these errors can prevent the intended message from being understood and believes they should be fixed. While humorous at first, these errors demonstrate the importance of proofreading to ensure clear communication.

1. SHIELA S.M. ARINGO PROF. SIOSON
MAED – ELT ELT – 503
If the picture above was taken from a taxi, the picture below was taken (by myself) in
a jeepney.
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2. SHIELA S.M. ARINGO PROF. SIOSON
MAED – ELT ELT – 503
These pictures committed
hilarious spelling and grammatical
errors.
How are we going to follow or
believe these reminders or
announcements if they contain
errors in their messages?
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3. SHIELA S.M. ARINGO PROF. SIOSON
MAED – ELT ELT – 503
Error
On
Tenses
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4. SHIELA S.M. ARINGO PROF. SIOSON
MAED – ELT ELT – 503
These two were seen on national television. I can’t believe that such
errors can be committed.
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5. SHIELA S.M. ARINGO PROF. SIOSON
MAED – ELT ELT – 503
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6. SHIELA S.M. ARINGO PROF. SIOSON
MAED – ELT ELT – 503
A simple error committed in
spelling:
maintenance to maintenance.
I think the letter “O”
from the word only
should be capitalized
since it seems it is
another sentence.
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7. SHIELA S.M. ARINGO PROF. SIOSON
MAED – ELT ELT – 503
These announcements
seem funny at first but
give the reader a
different perspective of
what they mean.
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8. SHIELA S.M. ARINGO PROF. SIOSON
MAED – ELT ELT – 503
Automated Teller Machine Machines?
Fix means to
repair, patch
up,
renovate..so,
repair the
fixers? Not fight
or lessen them?
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9. SHIELA S.M. ARINGO PROF. SIOSON
MAED – ELT ELT – 503
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