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1201 | gec | Fix grammaticality of the sentence: If the public spending is limited, children will have to send their parents to the appropriate level of the treatment and this will reduce wastage and increases efficiency in quality of care at the same time. | If public spending is limited, children will have to send their parents for the appropriate level of treatment, and this will reduce wastage and increase efficiency in quality of care at the same time. |
1202 | gec | Fix grammar in the sentence: Investment especially in enhancing the medical research will make everyone better off and also indirectly helps the elderly in a way. | Investment, especially in enhancing medical research, will make everyone better off and also indirectly help the elderly in a way. |
1203 | gec | Fix all grammatical errors: This will eventually increase the life span not only for the elderly, but also to the other generations. | This will eventually increase the life span not only for the elderly but also for other generations. |
1204 | gec | Fix all grammatical errors: Thus, diverting the budget from the elderly to R&D will provide mutual advantage for both the elderly and the economic development. | Thus, diverting the budget from the elderly to R&D will provide a mutual advantage for both the elderly and economic development. |
1205 | gec | Make the sentence fluent: Government should invest more in the current education of the youth instead of investing the budget in the elderly. | The Government should invest more in the current education of the youth instead of investing the budget in the elderly. |
1206 | gec | Grammar improvements: In view of providing mutual advantage to both elderly and economic development, it is best for the government to revise on its budget allocation so that the right proportion of budget is divided wisely among the ministries in the country. | In view of providing a mutual advantage to both the elderly and economic development, it is best for the government to revise its budget allocation so that the right proportion of the budget is divided wisely among the ministries in the country. |
1207 | gec | Fix all grammatical errors: Elderly should not be granted a lump sum but instead divert the fund to other areas which will lead to future economic growth. | The elderly should not be granted a lump sum, but instead, the fund should be diverted to other areas, which will lead to future economic growth. |
1208 | gec | Fix grammatical errors in this sentence: What are therefore needed are a wise policy planning and a closer look at how the allocation will influence our future and society as a whole. | What is therefore needed is both wise policy planning and a closer look at how the allocation will influence our future and society as a whole. |
1209 | gec | Grammar improvements: During the recent years, the increasing competition between the old and other groups in the society for scarce resources has been on many countries political agenda. | In recent years, the increasing competition between the old and other groups in society for scarce resources has been on the political agenda of many countries. |
1210 | gec | Improve the grammaticality of this sentence: The government cannot afford to bear the huge cost of public spending on the aged, as it would drain the government resources. | The government cannot afford to bear the huge cost of public spending on the aged, as it would drain government resources. |
1211 | gec | Fix grammar errors: If we fail to limit the public spending on the aged, the pressure is likely to have an effect on public spending for other priorities, and also affect economic growth. | If we fail to limit public spending on the aged, the pressure is likely to have an effect on public spending for other priorities and also affect economic growth. |
1212 | gec | Remove grammar mistakes: Most countries, by now, should be aware about the increment in the ageing population and also the heavy expenditure it brings about. | Most countries, by now, should be aware of the rise in the aging population and also the heavy expenditure it brings about. |
1213 | gec | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: Indeed, some countries, despite facing ageing population, do not make expenditure on the elderly as their first priority, for example, Singapore. | Indeed, some countries, despite facing an aging population, do not make expenditure on the elderly their first priority, for example, Singapore. |
1214 | gec | Fix grammar in the sentence: This essay aims to discuss that by channeling public expenditure on other factors of development of a country will not only boost the economy but indirectly benefit the elderly too. | This essay aims to discuss that channeling public expenditure on other factors of the development of a country will not only boost the economy but indirectly benefit the elderly too. |
1215 | gec | Fix errors in this text: Next, public spending on the economic sector, international trade, will make a country more affluent, hence benefiting the society especially the aged. | Next, public spending on the economic sector and international trade will make a country more affluent, hence benefiting the society, especially the aged. |
1216 | gec | Fix grammatical errors in this sentence: As a result, Singapore has strong tripartite ties between research institutes, industry and universities facilitate a fluid exchange of ideas and competencies that assist the fast adoption of innovative creations. | As a result, Singapore has strong tripartite ties between research institutes, industry, and universities, facilitating a fluid exchange of ideas and competencies that assist the fast adoption of innovative creations. |
1217 | gec | Fix grammaticality of the sentence: Despite this, Singapore was not really badly overthrown by USA's economic deficit due to the government's strong policies in handling such situation. | Despite this, Singapore was not really badly overthrown by USA's economic deficit due to the government's strong policies in handling such a situation. |
1218 | gec | Update to remove grammar errors: Since the aged are usually the ones in need of healthcare facilities, they greatly benefitted from it. | Since the aged are usually the ones in need of healthcare facilities, they greatly benefit from it. |
1219 | gec | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: In Singapore, the creation of The Circle Line that would be fully operated by 2011, has increased the accessibility of places in the country. | In Singapore, the creation of The Circle Line, which would be fully operational by 2011, has increased the accessibility of places in the country. |
1220 | gec | Fix grammar: However, with the increasing affluence and standard of living, the people are now afford to purchase cars and thus, getting around would not be so much hassle. | However, with the increasing affluence and standard of living, people are now able to purchase cars, and thus, getting around would not be so much of a hassle. |
1221 | gec | Fix grammar errors: Better infrastructure also made the government improve its transportation system. | Better infrastructure has also made the government improve its transportation system. |
1222 | gec | Fix grammatical mistakes in this sentence: Hence, not only expenditure on the development of infrastructure indirectly improvised the public transports but also boost a country's economic development. | Hence, not only expenditure on the development of infrastructure indirectly improves public transport but also boost a country's economic development. |
1223 | gec | Make the sentence fluent: Lastly will the implementation of policies result in increase or decrease in public saving and investments. | Lastly, will the implementation of policies result in an increase or decrease in public savings and investments? |
1224 | gec | Fix grammatical errors: With development in both education and infrastructure, foreign investors will choose to set up their companies in a country with a pool of talents and with great infrastructure with this it can boost up the country economics. | With the development in both education and infrastructure, foreign investors will choose to set up their companies in a country with a pool of talents, and with great infrastructure this, it can boost the country's economy. |
1225 | gec | Fix the grammar mistakes: Lastly, research in life science areas has show ways to prolong human life and to prevent illness. | Lastly, research in life science areas has shown ways to prolong human life and prevent illness. |
1226 | gec | Fix grammar: A recent research that lighter meals may prolong human life by having calories-restricted diets. | Recent research shows that lighter meals may prolong human life by having calories-restricted diets. |
1227 | gec | Fix disfluencies in the sentence: As the national budget is limited, decisions on the allocation of resources have to be made regularly to create a better livelihood for its people whom include the young, the working adults and the aged. | As the national budget is limited, decisions on the allocation of resources have to be made regularly to create a better livelihood for its people, which include the young, the working adults, and the aged. |
1228 | gec | Fix grammar in this sentence: Moreover, in an Asian society like Singapore, it is also the moral obligations of children to perform filial piety towards their parents financially and emotionally. | Moreover, in an Asian society like Singapore, it is also the moral obligation of children to perform filial piety towards their parents financially and emotionally. |
1229 | gec | Remove grammatical mistakes: Moreover, if the government decides to retain its limit of spending on the aged, higher tax burden will eventually be imposed to increase revenues to fund the areas. | Moreover, if the government decides to retain its limit of spending on the aged, a higher tax burden will eventually be imposed to increase revenue to fund these interventions. |
1230 | gec | Fix grammar errors: Thus, creating the desired job opportunities often lies in the role of government to rectify the deficit. | Thus, creating the desired job opportunities often lies in the role of Governments to rectify the deficit. |
1231 | gec | Fix disfluencies in the sentence: As the world has been globalized, the need to stay connected and informed with one another is necessary for a country to develop economically. | As the world becomes globalized, the need to stay connected and informed with one another is necessary for a country to develop economically. |
1232 | gec | Fix grammaticality in this sentence: Hence, government spending on infrastructures is important to boost the economy. | Hence, government spending on infrastructure is important to boost the economy. |
1233 | gec | Improve the grammar of this text: The dawn of the twenty-first century has not slowed down the technological progress that man has been perusing for so many decades. | The dawn of the twenty-first century has not slowed down the technological progress that man has been pursuing for so many decades. |
1234 | gec | Fix grammaticality in this sentence: For instance, the policy that advocates late retirement means that the working period of the citizen is extended beyond the usual age of 55 and 60. | For instance, the policy that advocates late retirement means that the working period of citizens is extended beyond the usual age of 55 and 60. |
1235 | gec | Remove grammar mistakes: Although it aims for the greater good, by providing the elderly with greater self sufficiency, it is more harmful in the long term because the most critical issue here is the health of the elderly persons. | Although it aims for the greater good by providing the elderly with greater self-sufficiency, it is more harmful in the long term because the most critical issue here is the health of the elderly. |
1236 | gec | Fix disfluencies in the sentence: It consequently does ease the aging process, for the elderly person need not be at the mercy of others to obtain full medical care and other comforts. | It consequently does ease the aging process, for the elderly need not be at the mercy of others to obtain full medical care and other comforts. |
1237 | gec | Improve the grammaticality of this text: It has made him more independent from others, and ceased to be seen as a burden in the eyes of his children and society. | It has made them more independent from others and ceased to be seen as a burden in the eyes of their children and society. |
1238 | gec | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: However, this does not affect majority of the population. | However, this does not affect the majority of the population. |
1239 | gec | Fix grammatical mistakes in this sentence: The elderly is the more vulnerable group in this situation due to the fact that they are not capable of generating income to provide for themselves. | The elderly are the more vulnerable group in this situation due to the fact that they are not capable of generating income to provide for themselves. |
1240 | gec | Fix grammar in this sentence: Furthermore, there is also a need to continue to provide such support to the elderly for the government to retain support and instill a sense of belonging amongst the citizens to the prevent people from migrating. | Furthermore, there is also a need to continue to provide such support to the elderly for the government to retain support and instill a sense of belonging amongst the citizens to prevent people from migrating. |
1241 | gec | Fix errors in this text: As much as the policies being implemented currently are able to attract foreign talents to become citizens of Singapore, native Singaporeans still seem to be unsatisfied. | As much as the policies being implemented currently are able to attract foreign talent to become citizens of Singapore, native Singaporeans still seem to be unsatisfied. |
1242 | gec | Improve the grammar of this text: The significant contributions of the aged on a country's infrastructure, economics, and many other things should not be forgotten. | The significant contributions of the aged toward a country's infrastructure, economics, and many other things should not be forgotten. |
1243 | gec | Fix grammatical errors in this sentence: The young generation should be grateful to their senior citizen's contribution because the prosperity of today's country is built by the older generation when they are young. | The younger generation should be grateful for their senior citizen's contribution because the prosperity of today's country is built by the older generation when they are young. |
1244 | gec | Fix grammatical errors: As a result, the aged with low income are usually reluctant to see doctor whey they are not feeling well. | As a result, the aged with low income are usually reluctant to see a doctor when they are not feeling well. |
1245 | gec | Fix grammaticality of the sentence: As a consequence, an illness may not be discovered in early stage and will only be discovered when it becomes severe. | As a consequence, an illness may not be discovered at an early stage and will only be discovered when it becomes severe. |
1246 | gec | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: As we all know, the senior citizen is one of the groups with lowest income. | As we all know, senior citizen is one of the groups with the lowest income. |
1247 | gec | Fix grammar errors: It follows that we often heard the aged living in poverty. | It follows that we often hear the aged are living in poverty. |
1248 | gec | Fix grammar errors: On the contrary, the increasing in public spending on the aged by the government will increase the fiscal budget. | On the contrary, the increase in public spending on the aged by the government will increase the fiscal budget. |
1249 | gec | Fix the grammatical mistakes: Therefore, the spending in other essential areas such as infrastructure, financial, and education will have to cut down. | Therefore, the spending in other essential areas, such as infrastructure, finance, and education, will have to be cut down. |
1250 | gec | Improve the grammaticality of this text: The cut downs of spending in these essential areas might hinder the growth of a country. | The cut down of spending in these essential areas might hinder the growth of a country. |
1251 | gec | Fix grammatical errors: Public spending on the aged, should thus be limited in a country, for the money can be used to further enhance societal growth as a whole, and not just focused solely on this particular age group. | Public spending on the aged should thus be limited in a country, for the money can be used to further enhance societal growth as a whole and not just focus solely on this particular age group. |
1252 | gec | Fix errors in this text: Solutions ranging from micro everyday problems like constructing better roads to ease traffic to major predicaments like global warming and environment conservation can surface with greater education for the future generations. | Solutions ranging from micro everyday problems like constructing better roads to ease traffic to major predicaments like global warming and environmental conservation can emerge with greater education for future generations. |
1253 | gec | Fix grammaticality: Providing subsidies for education benefits and scholarships encourage students to excel in their academic work. | Providing subsidies for education and scholarships encourage students to excel in their academic work. |
1254 | gec | Improve the grammaticality of this sentence: A country with a flourishing economy finds investors more readily to invest there and the people stand to enjoy the range and variety of material comforts that a thriving market economy is able to provide. | A country with a flourishing economy finds investors more willing to invest there, and the people stand to enjoy the range and variety of material comforts that a thriving market economy is able to provide. |
1255 | gec | Fix disfluencies in the sentence: Proponents of substantial public spending on the greying population issue will argue that the problem will escalate due to a declining birth rate, resulting in a proportionately larger population of elderly in the world. | Proponents of substantial public spending on the aging population issue will argue that the problem will escalate due to a declining birth rate, resulting in a proportionately larger population of elderly in the world. |
1256 | gec | Fix grammatical errors in this sentence: We definitely have to allocate resources towards this growing issue of greying population, but we should limit the spending to only what is sufficiently necessary, and not to the extent that it handicap the society with a large financial burden. | We definitely have to allocate resources towards this growing issue of a greying population, but we should limit the spending to only what is sufficiently necessary, and not to the extent that it restricts the society with a large financial burden. |
1257 | gec | Remove grammar mistakes: Instead, we should allocate use of the resources towards betterment of the society, bringing up ideas and opportunities that can possibly solve this problem subsequently. | Instead, we should allocate the the use of resources towards the betterment of society, bringing up ideas and opportunities that can possibly solve this problem eventually. |
1258 | gec | Remove grammatical mistakes: What is then needed is the public expenditure towards the needs of the aging population should be carefully looked into instead of diverting it to the country's development. | What is then needed is that the public expenditure towards the needs of the aging population should be carefully looked into instead of diverting it to the country's development. |
1259 | gec | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: This makes them to have not much savings when they grow old. | This causes them to not have much savings when they grow old. |
1260 | gec | Fix the grammatical mistakes: They are still very much important and the government must help take care of them in a way and not to overlook them. | They are still very important, and the government must help take care of them in a way and not to overlook them. |
1261 | gec | Fix errors in this text: The challenge is to encourage healthy and productive life of the aging population and find ways for them to contribute more to the society so that they can play a valuable role for the country. | The challenge is to encourage healthy and productive life for the aging population and find ways for them to contribute more to society so that they can play a valuable role in the country. |
1262 | gec | Fix all grammatical errors: The government should not use aging population as a reason to limit public spending as they always encourage productive and healthy living for the elderly people. | The government should not use the aging population as a reason to limit public spending as they always encourage productive and healthy living for elderly people. |
1263 | gec | Remove grammatical mistakes: These ensure while the younger generation is able to contribute economically, they do not neglect the filial obligation towards the aged and at the same time hope to raise fertility. | These ensure while the younger generation is able to contribute economically, they do not neglect the filial obligation towards the aged and, at the same time, raise the fertility level. |
1264 | gec | Update to remove grammar errors: Secondly, money can be diverted to Singapore's architecture developments in terms of increasing the accessibility of physical facilities for the aged. | Secondly, money can be diverted to Singapore's architectural developments in terms of increasing the accessibility of physical facilities for the aged. |
1265 | gec | Improve the grammar of this text: New lifts are being installed in both new and old public housing blocks so that it now stops on every floor instead of the old, which only stops on every third or fourth floor. | New lifts are being installed in both new and old public housing blocks so that it now stops on every floor instead of the old system, which only stops on every third or fourth floor. |
1266 | gec | Fix errors in this text: If the government is to cut back on his funding, social agencies will face difficulties in sustaining their operation, not to mention the support they are able to provide for the aged. | If the government is to cut back on its funding, social agencies will face difficulties in sustaining their operation, not to mention the support they are able to provide for the aged. |
1267 | gec | Improve the grammar of this text: Aging society is a primary concern for most parts of the world, especially the developed countries. | An aging society is a primary concern for most parts of the world, especially developed countries. |
1268 | gec | Make the sentence grammatical: To achieve economic growth, productivity and knowledge of workforce is important. | To achieve economic growth, productivity and knowledge of the workforce are important. |
1269 | gec | Fix grammaticality of the sentence: In addition, emphasis should be placed on educating the young generation, as they will be the future workforce. | In addition, emphasis should be placed on educating the younger generation, as they will be the future workforce. |
1270 | gec | Fix grammatical mistakes in this sentence: One of the ways to improve economy is to ensure the competitiveness of the workforce by having and encouraging people to upgrade their skills. | One of the ways to improve the economy is to ensure the competitiveness of the workforce by having and encouraging people to upgrade their skills. |
1271 | gec | Make the sentence fluent: One of the reasons why social development has the highest percentage is because governments are facing the problems of aging population and are looking for ways to resolve them. | One of the reasons why social development has the highest percentage is because governments are facing the problems of an aging population and are looking for ways to resolve them. |
1272 | gec | Fix grammar errors in this sentence: However, some argued that public spending should not be limited to the aged. | However, some have argued that public spending should not be limited to the aged. |
1273 | gec | Remove grammar mistakes: Hence, it is vital that government does its part by diverting more of its spending to help the aged. | Hence, it is vital that the Government does its part by diverting more of its spending to help the aged. |
1274 | gec | Fix grammaticality: As the result, the productivity of citizen has also increased rapidly which leads to the increase in national revenue. | As a result, the productivity of citizens has also increased rapidly, which leads to an increase in national revenue. |
1275 | gec | Fix grammaticality: As a result of a growing aging population, public spending on the aged has increased in an attempt to minimize the negative impacts of a fast aging population. | As a result of the growing aging population, public spending on the aged has increased in an attempt to minimize the negative impacts of a fast aging population. |
1276 | gec | Grammar improvements: Such strategy translates to increasing pressure on national budgets and economies which can be used in other areas of the country's development. | Such a strategy translates into increasing pressure on national budgets and economies which could be used in other areas of the country's development. |
1277 | gec | Remove grammatical mistakes: Some have argued that public spending on the aged is redundant as the productivity and contributions of the aged to the nation is questioned. | Some have argued that public spending on the aged is redundant as the productivity and contribution of the aged to the nation are questionable. |
1278 | gec | Fix grammar in this sentence: Therefore, public spending on the aged is crucial in ensuring the continuance productivity of the aged which in turn benefits the country. | Therefore, public spending on the aged is crucial in ensuring the continued productivity of the aged, which in turn benefits the country. |
1279 | gec | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: Despite having insurance coverage, it is still possible that the medical bills are insufficiently covered. | Despite having insurance coverage, it is still possible that medical bills are insufficiently covered. |
1280 | gec | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: Besides, it brings us back to the aspect of high medical expenditures where the younger generations are probably unable to afford as well. | Besides, it brings us back to the aspect of high medical expenditures, which the younger generations are probably unable to afford as well. |
1281 | gec | Update to remove grammar errors: He is likely to face financial constraints due to the high medical expenditures. | He is likely to face financial constraints due to high medical expenditures. |
1282 | gec | Fix grammar errors: To solve this problem, public spending on the aged can provide an alternative resource to support the aged which therefore lighten the burden of the younger generations. | To solve this problem, public spending on the aged can provide an alternative resource to support the aged, which therefore lightens the burden of the younger generations. |
1283 | gec | Remove grammatical mistakes: In addition, the additional healthcare resource can improve the health of the elderly hence, enhancing the productivity of the aged. | In addition, additional healthcare resources can improve the health of the elderly hence, enhancing the productivity of the aged. |
1284 | gec | Fix grammaticality of the sentence: However, this scenario may change in the future due to the lack of human resource in the job market. | However, this scenario may change in the future due to the lack of human resources in the job market. |
1285 | gec | Improve the grammaticality of this text: Therefore, the public spending on the aged is as crucial as other areas of country's development. | Therefore, public spending on the aged is as crucial as other areas of a country's development. |
1286 | gec | Fix grammar errors in this sentence: In conclusion, the assumption that public spending should be used in other areas of country's development due to the lack of productivity of the aged is flawed. | In conclusion, the assumption that public spending should be used in other areas of a country's development due to the lack of productivity of the aged is flawed. |
1287 | gec | Grammar improvements: One segment of policies that the government has implemented is to increase the total fertility rate of Singapore. | One segment of policies that the government has implemented is to increase the overall fertility rate of Singapore. |
1288 | gec | Remove grammatical mistakes: The scheme caused an adverse effect as it only focuses on the explicit costs. | The scheme caused an adverse effect as it only focused on explicit costs. |
1289 | gec | Fix the grammatical mistakes: On the other hand, housing policies may have an opposite effect as some couples may misuse the policy by using the grant for their own benefit. | On the other hand, housing policies may have the opposite effect, as some couples may misuse the policy by using the grant for their own benefit. |
1290 | gec | Improve the grammar of this text: The current development of new community hospitals which links up with the main hospitals is an example of a measure that will ease the aging process. | The current development of new community hospitals, which link up with the main hospitals, is an example of a measure that will ease the aging process. |
1291 | gec | Fix errors in this text: Easing the aging process by establishing policies that solves explicit problems has proved to be inadequate. | Easing the aging process by establishing policies that solve explicit problems has proved to be inadequate. |
1292 | gec | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: This may include the impact of the rise in living expenses and the influences of the western culture. | This may include the impact of the rise in living expenses and the influences of western culture. |
1293 | gec | Grammar improvements: Ageing Population has become an unprecedented fast developing phenomenon reining many countries in the 21st century, more prominently in the developed countries. | Ageing Population has become an unprecedented fast, developing phenomenon in many countries in the 21st century, more prominently in the developed countries. |
1294 | gec | Update to remove grammar errors: A good healthcare system will be one whereby the elderly are able to access with ease in time of needs and that it should be one that is made affordable to all. | A good healthcare system will be one whereby the elderly are able to access it with ease in a time of need, and it should be one that is made affordable to all. |
1295 | gec | Remove all grammatical errors from this text: Moreover a healthy ageing population would also mean that more labours will be available for deployment and hence contributing to the nation's productivity and development indirectly. | Moreover, a healthy aging population would also mean that more workers will be available for deployment and hence contributing to the nation's productivity and development indirectly. |
1296 | gec | Fix grammar errors in this sentence: As shown by several welfare states such as Britain and Canada, the pension scheme might cripple peoples' motivation to work and brought about early retirement. | As shown by several welfare states such as Britain and Canada, the pension scheme might cripple peoples' motivation to work and bring about early retirement. |
1297 | gec | Fix the grammar mistakes: This in turn would lead to lower labour deployment for the country and hence lower productivity, having an adverse effect on the country' development. | This, in turn, would lead to lower labor deployment for the country and hence lower productivity, having an adverse effect on the country's development. |
1298 | gec | Improve the grammaticality of this sentence: We have identified that public spending on the aged is necessary due to changing demographic patterns of today's society and should not be disregarded. | This essay has identified that public spending on the aged is necessary due to changing demographic patterns of today's society and should not be disregarded. |
1299 | gec | Fix all grammatical errors: Undoubtedly, the spending on the aged is essential as they have contributed to our society greatly, but this should only be done to an extent and shall not be the full responsibility of the government. | Undoubtedly, spending on the aged is essential as they have contributed to our society greatly, but this should only be done to an extent and should not be the full responsibility of the government. |
1300 | gec | Fix grammatical errors: This is because the government may need to build and set up temporary accommodations for the homeless, where the manpower, materials and resources will cost more than the problem associated with the limited spending on the aged. | This is because the government may need to build and set up temporary accommodations for the homeless, where the manpower, materials, and resources will cost more than the problems associated with limited spending on the aged. |
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