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1101 | gec | Update to remove grammar errors: Investing in education, in my opinion, is the key to growth of any country. | Investing in education, in my opinion, is the key to growth in any country. |
1102 | gec | Fix all grammatical errors: With a strongly educated workforce, the national economy would dramatically rise. | With a strongly educated workforce, the national economy would dramatically strengthen. |
1103 | gec | Fix grammar errors: This has again proved the point that I have proved before. | This has again proved the point that I have made before. |
1104 | gec | Update to remove grammar errors: Such improvements indisputably made our lives more enjoyable and our works more effective. | Such improvements indisputably made our lives more enjoyable and our work more effective. |
1105 | gec | Grammar improvements: In fact, our local government is already preparing Singapore to a new paradigm of aging as can be seen from the funding of projects such as the building of Studio Apartments, which is specially built to cater to the needs of the aged. | In fact, our government is already preparing Singapore for a new paradigm, as this can be seen from the funding of projects such as the building of Studio Apartments, which are specially built to cater to the needs of the aged. |
1106 | gec | Improve the grammar of this text: Therefore we will need a large pool of specialise trained nurses and caretakers to look after them. | Therefore, we will need a large pool of specialized trained nurses and caretakers to look after them. |
1107 | gec | Fix grammar errors in this sentence: According to statistics, the average active member's balance in 1994 was S $ 73,816 which shows how efficient the CPF saving scheme is. | According to, the average active member's balance in 1994 was S $ 73 816, which shows how efficient the CPF saving scheme is. |
1108 | gec | Fix grammar: I feel that public spending on the aged should be given more attention and more funds, as for the long-term, the aging population could potentially become a major problem. | I feel that public spending on the aged should be given more attention and more funds, as in the long-term, the aging population could potentially become a major problem. |
1109 | gec | Fix the grammar mistakes: Singapore has a high standard of living, thus it is expensive to raise a child. | Singapore has a high standard of living, and thus it is expensive to raise a child. |
1110 | gec | Fix grammar in the sentence: This is one reason why money can be spent more on other areas for the country's development instead on the aged. | This is one reason why money can be spent more on other areas for the country's development instead of on the aged. |
1111 | gec | Make the sentence grammatical: They should concentrate public spending on the health sector, on research and improvement of technology, promoting better and cheaper health care. | They should concentrate public spending on the health sector, on research and improvement of technology, to promote better and cheaper health care. |
1112 | gec | Fix the grammar mistakes: Therefore, public spending should not emphasize only social, but also economic development of the country. | Therefore, public spending should emphasize not only the social but also the economic development of the country. |
1113 | gec | Improve the grammaticality: In this way, these benefiters can fulfill their basic responsibilities better, in taking care of their own families with the higher purchasing power they have. | In this way, these benefits can fulfill their basic responsibilities better, such as taking care of their own families with the higher purchasing power they have. |
1114 | gec | Fix the grammar mistakes: On top of that, the involvement of their immediate families in the process will be a bonus in helping them cope with ageing. | On top of that, the involvement of their immediate families in the process will be a bonus in helping them to cope with aging. |
1115 | gec | Fix grammar in this sentence: Although the help is theoretically superficial, it is indirectly helping the society to deal with the ageing society more effectively than using the monetary support, which is a temporary solution. | Although the help is theoretically superficial, it is indirectly helping the society to deal with the aging society more effectively as compared to using monetary support, which is a temporary solution. |
1116 | gec | Improve the grammaticality of this text: If we do not pay attention to the long term effects the problem is going to cause, we will risk the possibility of allocating the limited resources for the wrong usage. | If we do not pay attention to the long-term effects the problem is going to cause, we will risk the possibility of allocating limited resources for the wrong usage. |
1117 | gec | Fix all grammatical errors: Therefore, the public spending on the aged should not be limited so that it guarantees the welfare of the aged and protects their rights and benefits. | Therefore, public spending on the aged should not be limited so that it guarantees the welfare of the aged and protects their rights and benefits. |
1118 | gec | Make the sentence fluent: In today's society, many people of working age, with their own careers and families, withstand considerable economic pressure. | In today's society, many people of working age, with their own careers and families, have to withstand the considerable economic pressure. |
1119 | gec | Fix grammar in this sentence: So when the children have to bear the medical expenses and the costs of everyday life of their parents, they tend to live beyond their income. | So, when the children have to bear the medical expenses and the cost of everyday lives of their parents, they tend to live beyond their income. |
1120 | gec | Fix grammar: Clearly, the public spending on the aged should be conserved to protect the rights and benefits of the aged. | Clearly, public spending on the aged should be continued to protect the rights and benefits of the aged. |
1121 | gec | Update to remove grammar errors: In fact, we all grow old one day. | In fact, we all will grow old one day. |
1122 | gec | Improve the grammaticality: Alternatively, they can stay at home and choose among tens of local and international channels to watch or can surf internet to visit millions of websites. | Alternatively, they can stay at home and choose among tens of local and international TV channels to watch, or they can surf the internet to visit millions of websites. |
1123 | gec | Grammar improvements: In the same pattern, once the educational level is raised, people can be more aware of how to take care of themselves as well as to live long and healthily. | In the same pattern, once the educational level is raised, people can be more aware of how to take care of themselves, as well as to live long and healthily. |
1124 | gec | Fix grammar errors: At last, the rapid development of nation's economy not only makes the aging slow down but also partially solves its annoying consequences. | Lastly, the rapid development of a nation's economy not only makes the process of aging slow down but also partially solves its annoying consequences. |
1125 | gec | Grammar improvements: In conclusion, today developed countries have been increasingly confronted with the aging process and its consequences. | In conclusion, today's developed countries have been increasingly confronted with the aging process and its consequences. |
1126 | gec | Improve the grammaticality of this sentence: While the population is shifting towards a greying one, many would start to worry about the ease of aging in the current society, especially amidst the time of financial crisis and difficulty. | While the population is shifting towards a greying one, many would start to worry about the ease of aging in the current society, especially amidst a time of financial crisis and difficulty. |
1127 | gec | Update to remove grammar errors: Central Provident Fund is a savings account for all workers in Singapore to set aside a sum of 33 percent of their wages for retirement purposes while working. | The Central Provident Fund is a savings account for all workers in Singapore for them to set aside a sum of 33 percent of their wages for retirement purposes. |
1128 | gec | Fix grammar errors in this sentence: At this juncture, one may wonder how could the Medisave account be sufficient when medical fees these days are so steep. | At this juncture, one may wonder how the Medisave account could be sufficient when medical fees these days are so steep. |
1129 | gec | Remove grammar mistakes: These elderly will stand to enjoy a supplement to their retirement income on top of what they are receiving from CPF payout. | These elderly will stand to enjoy a supplement to their retirement income on top of what they will receive from the CPF payout. |
1130 | gec | Fix disfluencies in the sentence: When the married children are housed near to their parents, they are more likely to visit them frequently due to convenience and simultaneously, the elderly will be taken care of physically as well. | When married children are housed near their parents, they are more likely to visit them frequently due to convenience, and simultaneously, the elderly will be taken care of physically as well. |
1131 | gec | Fix disfluencies in the sentence: Opponents of this position may argue that the opposite may take place instead. | Opponents of this scheme may argue that the opposite may take place instead. |
1132 | gec | Fix grammar in this sentence: In the presence of these numerous social policies, many aspects of the aging process have been well covered by the government and this has served to mitigate some of the most common concerns among the elderly. | In the presence of these numerous social policies, many aspects of the aging process have been addressed by the government, and this has served to mitigate some of the most common concerns among the elderly. |
1133 | gec | Fix all grammatical errors: Therefore, it is evident that current research and policies have helped to ease the aging process and make retirement a less burdensome one. | Therefore, it is evident that current research and policies have helped to ease the aging process and made retirement a less burdensome one. |
1134 | gec | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: From research, in developed nations, people born in the twentieth century can live 35 years longer than people who were born in the nineties. | From research, in developed nations, people born in the twentieth century can live for 35 years longer than people who are born in the nineties. |
1135 | gec | Remove grammatical mistakes: The increase in aging population reflects the need of better healthcare and social services. | The increase in the aging population reflects the need for better healthcare and social services. |
1136 | gec | Fix errors in this text: Firstly, building of new community hospitals provide intermediate healthcare for elderly who do not require consultation from the general hospitals. | Firstly, the building of new community hospitals provides intermediate healthcare for the elderly who do not require consultation from the general hospitals. |
1137 | gec | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: With such developments, elderly can save cost and receive appropriate healthcare treatments more conveniently. | With such developments, the elderly can save costs and receive appropriate healthcare treatments more conveniently. |
1138 | gec | Grammar improvements: This way, the government reduces the financial dependency of elderly by providing help based on their financial needs. | This way, the government reduces the financial dependency of the elderly by providing help based on their financial needs. |
1139 | gec | Grammar improvements: These are cheaper support alternatives to leaving elderly patients in hospitals. | These are cheaper support alternatives as compared to leaving elderly patients in hospitals. |
1140 | gec | Fix grammar: Such services can help to reduce elderly emotional dependency on their children too. | Such services can help to reduce the elderly's emotional dependency on their children too. |
1141 | gec | Improve the grammar of this text: Elderly may not be receiving the most appropriate medical help. | The elderly may not be receiving the most appropriate medical help. |
1142 | gec | Fix all grammatical errors: Elderly with chronic illnesses may have complex medical backgrounds. | Many elderly with chronic illnesses may have complex medical backgrounds. |
1143 | gec | Fix grammar in the sentence: Therefore, we can conclude that this research and development can help to decrease healthcare spending and improve quality of service efficiently. | Therefore, we can conclude that research and development can help to decrease healthcare spending and improve the quality of service efficiently. |
1144 | gec | Fix grammar: As a result, better healthcare services and facilities are created and have effectively reduced healthcare cost and elderly dependency. | As a result, better healthcare services and facilities are created, and they have effectively reduced healthcare costs and elderly dependency. |
1145 | gec | Fix errors in this text: With the constant advancement in healthcare system, people can enjoy a longer life with better health without putting the society in threat of aging. | With the constant advancement in the healthcare system, people can enjoy a longer life with better health without subjecting society to the adverse effects of aging. |
1146 | gec | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: To a large extent, I strongly agree that medical advancement have helped to ease the aging process. | To a large extent, I strongly agree that medical advancement has helped to ease the aging process. |
1147 | gec | Fix the grammatical mistakes: Premiums for this insurance plan can also be made from Medisave. | Premiums for this insurance plan can also be paid from Medisave. |
1148 | gec | Remove grammatical mistakes: Last but not least, I strongly agree that medical advancement have eased through the aging process with the help of the Singapore government. | Last but not least, I strongly agree that medical advancement has eased the aging process with the help of the Singapore government. |
1149 | gec | Fix grammaticality of the sentence: Thus, this also shows that all the aging population in Singapore is being well taken care of by the Singapore government. | Thus, this also shows that the aging population in Singapore is being well taken care of by the Singapore government. |
1150 | gec | Fix grammar errors: It is always a thorny issue when it comes to allocation of the budget pie for the country's development. | It is always a thorny issue when it comes to the allocation of the budget pie for the country's development. |
1151 | gec | Fix the grammatical mistakes: Whether is it for educational, economical, societal or military advancement, it is of paramount importance that policy makers make suitable decisions in the best interests of the country and its people. | Whether it is for educational, economic, societal, or military advancement, it is of paramount importance that policymakers make suitable decisions in the best interests of the country and its people. |
1152 | gec | Fix grammar in this sentence: These are complex social problems that might significantly impact other members of the society, and hence, development of the country, if not handled appropriately. | These are complex social problems that might significantly impact other members of the society and hence, the development of the country if not handled appropriately. |
1153 | gec | Fix grammaticality of the sentence: Public funding is also required in the development of our education sector as Singapore continue to establish herself as an education hub. | Public funding is also required in the development of our education sector as Singapore continues to establish itself as an education hub. |
1154 | gec | Fix the grammar mistakes: Without sufficient funds from the government, these plans cannot be implemented to the fullest extent. | Without sufficient funds from the government, these plans cannot be implemented to their fullest extent. |
1155 | gec | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: If significant amount of funds are needed in the education sector, there is then a need to limit expenditure on the aged. | If a significant amount of funds are needed in the education sector, there is then a need to limit expenditure on the aged. |
1156 | gec | Fix grammatical mistakes in this sentence: I believe it is difficult question to answer directly because the essence of the argument lies in the fact that government should always spend wisely, where necessary, within the national budget. | I believe it is a difficult question to answer directly because the essence of the argument lies in the fact that the government should always spend wisely, where necessary, within the national budget. |
1157 | gec | Fix grammar: Singapore being an island represented by a little red dot on the world map requires strong military defense as a form of deterrence against our potential aggressors. | Singapore, being an island represented by a little red dot on the world map, requires strong military defense as a form of deterrence against our potential aggressors. |
1158 | gec | Improve the grammaticality of this sentence: In light of these reason, it would be justifiable if bigger share of the budget pie is given to the military. | In light of these reasons, it would be justifiable if a bigger share of the budget pie was given to the military. |
1159 | gec | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: It is difficult to draw the line as to who should be given how much of government's budget. | It is difficult to draw the line as to who should be given how much of the government's budget. |
1160 | gec | Fix disfluencies in the sentence: The Government has to make critical decisions, reviewing their decisions regularly, so as to determine which aspects of the country's development should be the main focus at different period of time. | The Government has to make critical decisions, reviewing their decisions regularly, so as to determine which aspects of the country's development should be the main focus at different periods of time. |
1161 | gec | Fix grammaticality of the sentence: Not try to accommodate the aging issue while limiting public spending on the aged. | The government should try to accommodate the aging issue while limiting public spending on the aged. |
1162 | gec | Fix errors in this text: In the highly modernized world, most democratic countries depend on their government for support in an array of areas, usually in the form of monetary support. | In this highly modernized world, most democratic countries depend on their government for support in an array of areas, usually in the form of monetary support. |
1163 | gec | Fix all grammatical errors: Hence we should spend on other developments but not to the expense of forgoing that for the elderly. | Hence we should spend on other developments but not at the expense of forgoing that for the elderly. |
1164 | gec | Improve the grammaticality of this text: As such, public spending on the aged should not be forgone for developments of the country. | As such, public spending on the aged should not be forgone for the development of the country. |
1165 | gec | Fix disfluencies in the sentence: The elderly had commendable contribution to the society when they were younger and active in the workforce. | The elderly made a commendable contribution to society when they were younger and active in the workforce. |
1166 | gec | Grammar improvements: The elder population is seen to be knowledgeable with the ability to impart valuable lessons and experiences to the younger generation. | The older population is seen to be knowledgeable with the ability to impart valuable lessons and experiences to the younger generation. |
1167 | gec | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: Whereas, the physically impaired make up a relatively small part of the population in comparison and is present in different cluster of people. | Whereas the physically impaired make up a relatively small part of the population comparison and are present in different clusters of people. |
1168 | gec | Fix all grammatical errors: In fact, a more prosper economy should provide the economic means to support the public spending on the aged. | In fact, a more prosperous economy should provide the economic means to support public spending on the aged. |
1169 | gec | Remove grammatical mistakes: A pragmatic government would rather channel resources to other areas of country's developments. | A pragmatic government would rather channel resources to other areas of the country's singular. |
1170 | gec | Fix all grammatical errors: In tourism sector, the focus is on two integrated resorts which are currently being developed. | In the tourism sector, the focus is on the two integrated resorts which are currently being developed. |
1171 | gec | Fix the grammatical mistakes: Fusionpolis, Biopolis and business hubs are set up in various parts of Singapore. | Fusionpolis, Biopolis, and business hubs have been set up in various parts of Singapore. |
1172 | gec | Improve the grammaticality of this text: Consequently, a larger tax base should then sufficiently provide a larger portion of public finances for the aged. | Consequently, a larger tax base should then sufficiently provide a larger portion of public finance for the aged. |
1173 | gec | Fix all grammatical errors: We can increase public spending on aged, but it will compromise financial resources allocated for the general population. | We can increase public spending for the aged, but it will compromise the financial resources allocated for the general population. |
1174 | gec | Fix grammatical errors: More public finance on aged will compromise the investments on human capital. | More public finance on the aged will compromise the investments in human capital. |
1175 | gec | Remove grammar mistakes: In addition, the aged are not the only ones who require monetary support, other needy groups, such as handicaps, also require monetary support to fund their healthcare needs. | In addition, the aged are not the only ones who require monetary support; other needy groups, such as the handicapped, also require monetary support to fund their healthcare needs. |
1176 | gec | Fix grammaticality in this sentence: Nonetheless, the aged will also benefit monetarily when the economy prospers and tax payment has increased. | Nonetheless, the aged will also benefit monetarily when the economy prospers, and tax payment is increased. |
1177 | gec | Fix grammatical errors: Although these projects have huge cost borne by the government, the benefits still outweigh the cost. | Although these projects have huge costs borne by the government, the benefits still outweigh the cost. |
1178 | gec | Improve the grammaticality of this text: In many countries, there is a common similarity, a baby-boomer period. | In many countries, there is a common phrase, a baby-boomer period. |
1179 | gec | Grammar improvements: However, the question is, how much of a focus should a country place in it when there are other important areas to look at as well? | However, the question is, how much of a focus should a country place on it when there are other important areas to look into as well? |
1180 | gec | Fix grammar errors in this sentence: There are more private sectors dealing in health and nutrition, financial consultants to help in the management of assets. | There are more private sectors dealing in health and nutrition and financial consultants to help in the management of assets. |
1181 | gec | Fix grammar errors in this sentence: Public spending on aged can then be reduce much more and more must be placed in other developments that can bring prosperity to the nation and minimize social issues. | Public spending on the aged can then be reduced much more, and more must be placed on other developments that can bring prosperity to the nation and minimize social issues. |
1182 | gec | Grammar improvements: However with R&D in the area of heart-related diseases, led to the developments of new drugs and treatments to control and reduce the effects of heart failures to their everyday life. | However R&D in the area of heart-related diseases has led to the development of new drugs and treatments to control and reduce the effects of heart failures in their everyday life. |
1183 | gec | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: Also, having the elderly joining into the workforce can increase the total productivity and reduce the burden piled on family members. | Also, having the elderly join the workforce can increase total productivity and reduce the burden piled on family members. |
1184 | gec | Fix grammar: The State has a certain responsibility to provide for the old. | The state has a certain responsibility to provide for the old. |
1185 | gec | Grammar improvements: To simply cut back funds on the grounds that the elderly could no longer yield any economic profits is an irresponsible act. | To simply cut back funds on the grounds that the elderly can no longer yield any economic profits is an irresponsible act. |
1186 | gec | Make the sentence fluent: The old is worthy of every resources spent on them as they are still important assets to the nation. | The old is worthy of every resource spent on them as they are still important assets to the nation. |
1187 | gec | Grammar improvements: One way to retain these foreigners is to improve on the welfare system for the aged. | One way to retain these foreigners is to improve the welfare system for the aged. |
1188 | gec | Fix disfluencies in the sentence: Without the hard work of the older generation, we would not have the fundamental of our society. | Without the hard work of the older generation, we would not have the fundamentals of our society. |
1189 | gec | Fix grammar errors in this sentence: Nonetheless, Government intervention can minimize the possibility of having these problems. | Nonetheless, government intervention can minimize the possibility of having these problems. |
1190 | gec | Fix grammaticality of the sentence: Although increasing the retirement age would give rise to competition for the limited amount of jobs available and increase the unemployment rates. | Although increasing the retirement age would give rise to competition for the limited amount of jobs available and increase the unemployment rates, |
1191 | gec | Make the sentence grammatical: The positive impacts of raising the retirement age still outweigh its' negative impacts as nothing can replace the valuable experience that the elders would bring to the companies and the fact that single elders would also be able to earn more savings to look after themselves. | The positive impacts of raising the retirement age still outweigh its' negative impacts as nothing can replace the valuable experience that the elders would bring to the companies and the fact that they would also be able to earn more savings to look after themselves. |
1192 | gec | Improve the grammaticality of this sentence: The government have thus planned healthcare subsidies and benefits for the elderly. | The government has thus planned healthcare subsidies and benefits for the elderly. |
1193 | gec | Fix grammatical mistakes in this sentence: These healthcare subsidies would help to offload certain percentage of the community hospital's fees. | These healthcare subsidies would help to offload a certain percentage of the community hospital's fees. |
1194 | gec | Fix errors in this text: They will feel out cast by the society as they have the mentality that they are useless, and unable to contribute to the society. | They will feel outcast by society as they have the mentality that they are useless and unable to contribute to society. |
1195 | gec | Make the sentence grammatical: Government would have to tap into its budget to support the needy aged, resulting in a heavy burden on the working class. | The Government would have to tap into its budget to support the needy aged, resulting in a heavy burden on the working class. |
1196 | gec | Make the sentence fluent: Yet, along with the well intentions of the government's policy, negative effects may follow and the success of this policy will largely depend on the child's on filial piety value. | Yet, along with the good intentions of the government's policy, negative effects may follow, and the success of this policy will largely depend on the child's filial piety |
1197 | gec | Fix grammatical errors in this sentence: Evidently, the policies aimed at easing the aging process of a country have various aspects to fulfill in order for it to be effective. | Evidently, the policies aimed at easing the aging process of a country have various aspects of being fulfilled in order for them to be effective. |
1198 | gec | Fix grammatical mistakes in this sentence: This quotation implies to everyone, including the government to make wise decision when allocating limited resources in order to reduce further, unnecessary wastage. | This quotation implies that everyone, including the government, to make wise decisions when allocating limited resources in order to reduce further unnecessary wastage. |
1199 | gec | Fix the grammar mistakes: The best alternative is therefore to make a more sizeable investment by limiting the spending on the aged and diverts the budget to other areas of the country's development. | The best alternative is, therefore, to make a more sizeable investment by limiting the spending on the aged and diverting the budget to other areas of the country's development. |
1200 | gec | Fix grammar errors: Thus, those with chronic ailments were unable to seek the proper treatment they are supposed to get. | Thus, those with chronic ailments are unable to seek the proper treatment they are supposed to get. |