Correct the errors in the following sentence overheard in the supermarket:
The twin’s were amused, first they entertained there friends’ by telling jokes, than they had chased after the dog, and it was ended when they imitated their friends.
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The twins were amused. First they entertained their friends by telling jokes, then they chased after the dog. It finally ended when they imitated their friends.
Jordan: Almost there--now think about who is being amused or doing the amusing.
The twins were amused,first they entertained their friends by telling jokes,that they had a chased after the dog,and they ended it, when imitated by their friends
Sariyat: This version changes the meaning considerably--try to keep closer to the original, think about how is being amused or doing the amusing, and also check punctuation;-)
Rupinder,
The twins were amused by their friends. First they entertained their friends by telling jokes, then they chased after the dog. It finally ended when they imitated their friends.
Rupinder: You need to sort out who is doing the amusing--your answer is confusing on this matter.
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