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correct the following

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Sir,


I have to correct the following sentences.I am trying myself,please correct it if there is any mistake.

corrected versions are in the brackets.


1.We brusted our fiercrackers last night.

(We brust our firecrackers last night.)

2.I will try best to come to your party.

(I will try my best to come to your party.).

3.I got Diwali greeting card from my aunt.

Please help,no idea.

4.I would like to buy a trousers and a pyjama.

(I would like to buy a pair of trousers and pyjama.).

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please check it

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1: no meaning. Do you mean 'burst'?
2: correct
3: ...a Diwali greeting card...
4:...and pyjamas
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Sir,

1.We bursted our firecracker last night.(wrong)

2.We burst our firecrackers last night.(right?)


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Post by Alan »

'Burst', not '*bursted'.
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