The passage given below contains several grammar mistakes. The mistakes are in the numbered words or phrases. Correct the mistakes.
The auditorium was decorating (1) with buntings. Chairs are neatly arranged (2) in rows for the invitees. The dais was (3) a beautiful backdrop. The principal was escorted (4) the chief guest to the stage. When they were all occupied (5) their seats, two girls sung (6) the prayer. After that the principal was reading (7) the annual report. Then the chief guest had made (8) a brief speech. He was advised (9) the students to work hard. He said that they should aim at success and bringing (10) credit to the school. This followed (11) by the prize distribution ceremony. Students who have won (12) prizes in various competitions invited (13) to the stage. They had received (14) prizes from the chief guest.
Solution
The auditorium was decorated (1) with buntings. Chairs were neatly arranged (2) in rows for the invitees. The dais had (3) a beautiful backdrop. The principal escorted (4) the chief guest to the stage. When they all occupied (5) their seats, two girls sang (6) the prayer. After that the principal read (7) the annual report. Then the chief guest made (8) a brief speech. He advised (9) the students to work hard. He said that they should aim at success and bring (10) credit to the school. This was followed (11) by the prize distribution ceremony. Students who had won (12) prizes in various competitions were invited (13) to the stage. They received (14) prizes from the chief guest.
