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Module 1 — Effective
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Activity 7: Proofreading

The task

Proofread the following to identify any errors.

A Bird in the the hand

A bird in the the hand is worth two in the bush

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush


New legislation was developed in part to reduce the incidents of child labour. The law is just part of the country’s efforts to ensure the well being of it’s workers as well as support productive and affective working environments.

New legislation was developed in part to reduce the incidence of child labour. The law is just part of the country’s efforts to ensure the well being of its workers as well as support productive and effective working environments.


Further to your email communication of 25 and 31 April concerning the situation of local satff memebers in the new country office we would like to share with your our experience.

Further to your email communication of 25 and 30 April concerning the situation of local staff members in the new country office we would like to share with you our experience. 


The joint guidelines will published in several languages and dissemenated by the Office, with social dialogue activities and training to encourage their implementation.

The joint guidelines will be published in several languages and disseminated by the Office, with social dialogue activities and training to encourage their implementation.

The error is in the title.

The years are wrong: 1985-2002

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