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Each of the following questions consists of a paragraph, which may contain one or more grammatical errors. Read the given paragraph carefully and decide how many errors it contains. Mindfulness meditation is a practice that involves focus one's attention on the present moment and cultivating a non-judgmental awareness of one's thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. Studies shown that regular practice of mindfulness meditation can reduce stress, improve mood, boost immune function, and enhance cognitive performance.

1. Only one error
2. Two errors
3. Three errors
4. Four errors

Correct answer: Two errors

Solution

The paragraph contains two clear errors: ‘involves focus’ should be ‘involves focusing’, and ‘Studies shown’ should be ‘Studies have shown’. Hence, there are two errors.

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