Avoiding language interference

Some of the sentences below are idiomatically correct. Some are not so idiomatic: they contain examples of language interference (in this case, from French). See if you can identify the correct and incorrect sentences.

The system must respect security requirements.
Beverages and appetizers will be offered.
Julie is charged with coordinating the project.
It goes without saying that new medications should be thoroughly tested before they are approved for sale.
Virginie would like to participate to the violin program.
The Archbishop gave a conference on Christian-Muslim relations.
Opening hours are from 9:00 to 5:00.
Warren registered to a strength-training course.
Sandra accepted to give the presentation.
Thanks to a sun-filled summer, our garden produced a large crop of vegetables.

Date modified: 2020-08-25

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