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Can you find 2 errors in this sentence that a Chinese student paper and teacher both say is correct?

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rwilkinson
 
Reply Fri 12 May, 2017 06:20 pm
Native English Speakers Only: How would you correct the following sentence?

Take notes when you are sleepy in class can help you stay focus.
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Blickers
 
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Reply Fri 12 May, 2017 08:12 pm
@rwilkinson,
Here are two ways to write that correctly.

1. Taking notes when you are sleepy in class can help you stay focused.

2. Take notes when you are sleepy in class, it can help you stay focused.
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coluber2001
 
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Reply Fri 12 May, 2017 08:26 pm
Take notes when you are sleepy in class, it can help you stay focused.

Take notes when you are sleepy in class, for it can help you stay focused.

Take notes when you are sleepy in class; it can help you stay focused.
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centrox
 
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Reply Sat 13 May, 2017 12:38 am
@rwilkinson,
Quote:
Take notes when you are sleepy in class can help you stay focus.

Should be "taking" and "focused".

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izzythepush
 
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Reply Sat 13 May, 2017 12:52 am
Taking the piss when you are sleepy in class can help liven things up a bit.
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