can somebody tell me if my translation work is correct, please
The comedian Michelle Wolf was subjected to negative criticism after giving a disrespectful routine at that political and media meeting. (...)
It was hard for the dinner to be digested, and it was not the fault of the chef on Saturday, April 28th at that white house press corps fancy dinner, which each year, gathers the political and media’s small world of Washington.
What is this situation which Margaret Talev is referring to? Founded in 1924, the White house correspondents’ dinner is supposed to promote the freedom of the press, rewards the best of political journalism (prizes are offered) and raise funds to help pay scholarships to aspiring journalists. However, throughout the years, the evening has pretty much become a mundane event, with a red carpet, tuxedos and stars everywhere. (...) The current presidents are invited to attend and they regularly participate in. The president Bush is remembered after cracking jokes over weapon of mass destruction (...).
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Hello! I noticed a few things which would improve your work.
1) Remember to capitalise words which are proper nouns. White House should always be capitalised when it refers to the President's residence. White House Correspondents' Dinner should be capitalised, as should President Bush, as this is his title.
2) I think 'mundane' is not the best word for what is meant here, as 'mundane' usually describes something which is boring and unoriginal. Do you mean that it has become like many other celebrity events? If so, a better word may be 'conventional'
3) > to promote the freedom of the press, rewards the best of political journalism (prizes are offered) and raise funds to help pay scholarships to aspiring journalists.
Your verbs should match here, so 'rewards' isn't correct. 'reward' is the correct choice, as it agrees with the 'to' at the start of the phrase.
4) > and they regularly participate in.
'In' is a preposition here, and does not belong at the end of a sentence. Just remove it. (...)and they regularly participate.
I hope that helps! :)
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With a text this large, you should post it as a notebook entry instead. It makes it easier to edit and highlight corrections.
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