اشتباهات رایج در زبان انگلیسی15

Incorrect	We realized where our weak points were and how to get rid of them.
Correct	We realized where our weak points were and how we could get rid of them.
Incorrect	All I know is my friend is right.
Correct	All I know is that my friend is right.
	Note : When the "that clause" is the object of a verb, the subordinating conjunction that may be omitted. When it is a complement of the verb be, that cannot be omitted.
Incorrect	Most of us found difficult to comprehend his speech.
Correct	Most of us found it difficult to comprehend his speech.
Incorrect	Her heart sank and could hardly stand.
Correct	Her heart sank and she could hardly stand.
	Note : Not changing the subject will make "her heart" seem to have "feet" on which it stands.
Incorrect	While doing the work, there are obstacles ahead.
Correct	While doing the work, they met with obstacles.
	Note : A certain action must be attached to the actor; otherwise the action becomes dangling.
Incorrect	Mandy is easy to suffer from cold.
Correct	Mandy suffers from cold easily.
Incorrect	How much is the price of this pen ?
Correct	How much is this pen ? Or How much does this pen cost ? Or What is the price of this pen ?

اشتباهات رایج در زبان انگلیسی14

Incorrect	His room's windows are open.
Correct	The windows of his room are open.
Incorrect	It is everybody's duty to defend their country.
Correct	It is everybody's duty to defend his country.
Incorrect	Either of them are to go.
Correct	Either of them is to go.
Incorrect	More police was sent to the scene of the crime.
Correct	More police were sent to the scene of the crime.
	Note : The noun police is singular in form but plural in sense.
Incorrect	Mary pretended to not recognize me.
Correct	Mary pretended not to recognize me.
Incorrect	She neither speaks English nor Malay.
Correct	She speaks neither English nor Malay.
Incorrect	Only I and my friend were at the concert.
Correct	Only my friend and I were at the concert.
Incorrect	There is a dirty mark on the rug which must be removed.
Correct	On the rug, there is a dirty mark which must be removed.
Incorrect	Lizzie approached me and held my hand, said, "Hello !"
Correct	Lizzie approached me, held my hand, and said, "Hello !"
Incorrect	The climate of Japan is different from Taiwan.
Correct	The climate of Japan is different from that of Taiwan.

اشتباهات رایج در زبان انگلیسی 13

Incorrect	He succeeded to get the prize.
Correct	He succeeded in getting the prize.
Incorrect	The students were busy to prepare their lessons.
Correct	The students were busy preparing their lessons.
Incorrect	Please tell him don't come now.
Correct	Please tell him not to come now.
Incorrect	I saw them to work.
Correct	I saw them work.
Incorrect	You had better to go now.
Correct	You had better go now.
Incorrect	The country is belonged to every citizen.
Correct	The country belongs to every citizen.
	Note : Verbs like belong, happen, occur etc. are not used in the passive voice.
Incorrect	Water composes of hydrogen and oxygen.
Correct	Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.
Incorrect	Shelley looks cheerfully.
Correct	Shelley looks cheerful.
Incorrect	I didn't see him too.
Correct	I didn't see him either.
	Note : In English, the adverbs also and too appear in affirmative sentences. The adverb either appears at the end of negative sentences.
Incorrect	She bought a new scissors.
Correct	She bought a new pair of scissors

اشتباهات رایج در زبان انگلیسی 12

Incorrect	What is the difference of these two things ?
Correct	What is the difference between these two things ?
Incorrect	What is the time on your watch ?
Correct	What is the time by your watch ?
Incorrect	Lucy has been absent from Monday ?
Correct	Lucy has been absent since Monday ?
	Note : To express the idea of from a certain time to now, we normally say "from ... to/till now ?". Every week, I work from Monday to Saturday.
Incorrect	We will tolerate no interference with our internal affairs.
Correct	We will tolerate no interference in our internal affairs.
	Note : ( In means to meddle ; With means to hinder/obstruct. ) I don't allow any interference with my work.
Incorrect	The answer of this question is quite complicated.
Correct	The answer to this question is quite complicated.
Incorrect	Under the help of an influential friend, he got the job.
Correct	With the help of an influential friend, he got the job.
	Note : To express various states or conditions, we use under. Business improved under the new management.
Incorrect	Nobody is bound to suffering.
Correct	Nobody is bound to suffer.
Incorrect	Some people are not used to live in a hot country.
Correct	Some people are not used to living in a hot country.
Incorrect	Susan is incapable to complete the task by herself.
Correct	Susan is incapable of completing the task by herself.
Incorrect	Nobody can avoid to make mistakes.
Correct	Nobody can avoid making mistakes.

اشتباهات رایج در زبان انگلیسی 11

Incorrect	I seldom go to theatre.
Correct	I seldom go to the theatre.
Incorrect	Smiths invited me to a dinner.
Correct	The Smiths invited me to a dinner.
	Note : It is a common practice in English to use a family name to refer to a certain family and its members. Such a family name mus tbe pluralized and preceded by the definite article the.
Incorrect	Uncle's advice is great significance.
Correct	Uncle's advice is of great significance.
Incorrect	The judge has decided the case.
Correct	The judge has decided upon the case.
Incorrect	Do you want to try my new car ?
Correct	Do you want to try out my new car ?
Incorrect	I enjoyed during the holidays.
Correct	I enjoyed myself during the holidays.
Incorrect	Mary felt sorry about the matter but she did not voice.
Correct	Mary felt sorry about the matter but she did not voice it.
Incorrect	Many people in the past died from malaria.
Correct	Many people in the past died of malaria.
Incorrect	We were astonished by his sudden resignation.
Correct	We were astonished at his sudden resignation.
Incorrect	He took his girlfriend in the hand.
Correct	He took his girlfriend by the hand.

اشتباهات رایج در زبان انگلیسی 10

Incorrect	I seldom go to theatre.
Correct	I seldom go to the theatre.
Incorrect	Smiths invited me to a dinner.
Correct	The Smiths invited me to a dinner.
	Note : It is a common practice in English to use a family name to refer to a certain family and its members. Such a family name mus tbe pluralized and preceded by the definite article the.
Incorrect	Uncle's advice is great significance.
Correct	Uncle's advice is of great significance.
Incorrect	The judge has decided the case.
Correct	The judge has decided upon the case.
Incorrect	Do you want to try my new car ?
Correct	Do you want to try out my new car ?
Incorrect	I enjoyed during the holidays.
Correct	I enjoyed myself during the holidays.
Incorrect	Mary felt sorry about the matter but she did not voice.
Correct	Mary felt sorry about the matter but she did not voice it.
Incorrect	Many people in the past died from malaria.
Correct	Many people in the past died of malaria.
Incorrect	We were astonished by his sudden resignation.
Correct	We were astonished at his sudden resignation.
Incorrect	He took his girlfriend in the hand.
Correct	He took his girlfriend by the hand.

اشتباهات رایج در زبان انگلیسی 9

Incorrect	John said that, "I know the answer."
Correct	John said, "I know the answer."
Incorrect	Although he was ill, but he went to work as usual.
Correct	Although he was ill, he went to work as usual.
Incorrect	You may not realize that how important time is.
Correct	You may not realize how important time is.
Incorrect	He is a more nicer person than you.
Correct	He is a nicer person than you.
Incorrect	John's work is more perfect than Tom's.
Correct	John's work is better than/superior to Tom's.
Incorrect	This book is the most unique of all.
Correct	This book is unique.
Incorrect	I don't have enough money to buy big house.
Correct	I don't have enough money to buy a big house.
	Note : If the noun is specified, the is used I want to buy a computer. The computer must be versatile in function.
Incorrect	Why do you need hundred dollars ?
Correct	Why do you need a hundred dollars ?
Incorrect	He has good knowledge of English grammar.
Correct	He has a good knowledge of English grammar.
Incorrect	Japanese are industrious and frugal.
Correct	The Japanese are industrious and frugal.
	Note : Once the is omitted, the meaning changes from people to language. Not all the Chinese are proficient in Chinese. Is French a beautiful language ?

اشتباهات رایج در زبان انگلیسی 8

Incorrect	I like to play the football.
Correct	I like to play football.
Incorrect	The blue is my favorite color.
Correct	Blue is my favorite color.
Incorrect	Mary went shopping on the Saturday.
Correct	Mary went shopping on Saturday.
	Note : When seasons, months or days are specified, they are preceded by the definite article. In the winter of 1976 she met with an accident. I shall be going to the States in the fall.
Incorrect	The dogs are faithful animals.
Correct	Dogs are faithful animals.
Incorrect	She has not answered to his question.
Correct	She has not answered his question.
Incorrect	We had a meeting in this afternoon.
Correct	We had a meeting this afternoon.
	Note : With the, the preposition in is used. I work best in the morning. He will be back in the afternoon.
Incorrect	My sister she is at school.
Correct	My sister is at school.
	Note : In speaking, one may sometimes repeat the subject for emphasis, but such a construction normally occurs in this type of sentence. You people must come earlier tomorrow.
Incorrect	The company, having finished the construction project, it received its pay.
Correct	The company, having finished the construction project, received its pay.
Incorrect	The hunter took aim and then he shot the boar.
Correct	The hunter took aim and then shot the boar.
Incorrect	I bought a story book to read it.
Correct	I bought a story book to read.

اشتباهات رایج در زبان انگلیسی 7

Incorrect	I think your express will have a little difficult, but that is a lucky thing, I can understand you.
Correct	I think you have difficulty in expressing your idea. Luckily, I can understand you.
Incorrect	How are you this week ?
Correct	How have you been this week ?
Incorrect	I know you are good in computer and English.
Correct	I know you are good at computers/computing and English.
Incorrect	I think your qualification will surely make you open a computer or English training center.
Correct	I think you can open up a computer or English training center with your qualifications.
Incorrect	I am no exceptional.
Correct	I am no exception.
Incorrect	My telephone conversation with you for past one and half week has made me feel you as a very firm character.
Correct	Having telephoned with you for one week, I think you have a very firm/strong character.
Incorrect	It is easy or not get visa?
Correct	Is it easy to get visa ?
Incorrect	I wonder why are you keep study after graduated high school ?
Correct	I wonder why you keep studying after graduation from high school ?
Incorrect	He will be great help for you.
Correct	He will be of great help to you.
Incorrect	Am I a simple girl and has not any brains ?
Correct	Am I a naive lady who doesn't have intelligence ?
Incorrect	What sport are you interest ?
Correct	What sports are you interested in ?

 

Incorrect	The discussion will begin after the dinner.
Correct	The discussion will begin after dinner.
Incorrect	Can the communism coexist with the capitalism ?
Correct	Can communism coexist with capitalism ?
Incorrect	Professor Li will speak on the latest development in the chemistry.
Correct	Professor Li will speak on the latest development in chemistry.
Incorrect	We make the bread with the flour.
Correct	We make bread with flour.
Incorrect	The experience is the best teacher.
Correct	Experience is the best teacher.
Incorrect	David has just been commissioned as the captain.
Correct	David has just been commissioned as captain.
Incorrect	When children grow up, they are sent to the school.
Correct	When children grow up, they are sent to school.
Incorrect	They study in the England.
Correct	They study in England.
Incorrect	Some of the students speak the Mandarin very well.
Correct	Some of the students speak Mandarin very well.
Incorrect	More and more people today die of the cancer.
Correct	More and more people today die of cancer.

اشتباهات رایج در زبان انگلیسی 6

Incorrect	How much is the temperature?
Correct	What is the temperature ?
Incorrect	Don't feel anger with me !!! I'm just kidding.
Correct	Don't be mad at me !!! I'm just kidding.
Incorrect	Kitty,  your honey was left just now because I told him you will coming soon.
Correct	Kitty, your honey has just left as I told him you would be coming soon.
Incorrect	I am a Chinese and have been abroad 10 years.
Correct	I am Chinese and have been in abroad for 10 years.
Incorrect	OK, tell me how does he like ?
Correct	OK, tell me what he looks like ?
Incorrect	I think you should go to abroad find a job make your life a little bit changed.
Correct	I think you should go abroad to find a job and make your life a little bit different for a change.
Incorrect	Lilian is living far away with China.
Correct	Lilian is living far away from China.
Incorrect	I am sure not even one man can control himself if he meet this kind of situation.
Correct	I doubt that there is even one man who can control himself in this situation.
Incorrect	Are you a saler,  Alvin ?
Correct	Are you a salesman, Alvin ?
Incorrect	The team bring a lot of happy for football fan in the world but now I doubtful them.
Correct	The team used to bring a lot of fun to the soccer fans in the world but I am doubtful of them now.
Incorrect	Which kind of car ?
Correct	What type of car ?

اشتباهات رایج در زبان انگلیسی 5

Incorrect	How many days left for you to quit your position ?
Correct	How many days are left before you quit your job?
Correct	How many days are left until you quit your job?
Incorrect	Did Thailand come into rain season ?
Correct	Is it the rainy season in Thailand ?
Incorrect	How was your sleeping yesterday ?
Correct	Did you have a good sleep yesterday ?
Incorrect	He is trying to look cute to make himself forgiven.
Correct	He is trying to get away with it by looking cute.
Incorrect	Why don't stay more time here ?
Correct	Why don't you stay a little longer ?
Incorrect	But you know a lot about computer, isn't it ?  I know nothing at all about it !
Correct	But you know a lot about computer, don't you ? I myself know nothing about it !
Incorrect	The sales of light arms is the main cause of heavy casualty in conflicting nations.
Correct	The sale of light arms to conflicting nations is the main cause of heavy casualties.
Incorrect	Why you want to know more about me ? I am just a small people.
Correct	Why do you want to know more about me ? I am a nobody.
Incorrect	Make sure that it is a high pay job.
Correct	Make sure that it is a high paying job.
Incorrect	I wonder if there is a comment on the certificate by GE about how good a student perform in the course ?
Correct	I wonder if there is a comment on the certificate by GE about how well a student performs in the course ?
Incorrect	We have lots of rain, because we're in monsoon season.
Correct	There is a lot of rain here as we are in monsoon season now.

اشتباهات رایج در زبان انگلیسی 4

Incorrect	One of his family members is dead.
Correct	A member of his family is dead.
Correct	One of the members of his family is dead.
Incorrect	My brother's all the books have been stolen.
Correct	All my brother's books have been stolen.
Correct	All the books of my brother have been stolen.
Incorrect	For what you are here ?
Correct	What are you here for ?
Incorrect	Tell me why did you go there ?
Correct	Tell me why you went there ?
Incorrect	I, you and he will go together.
Correct	You, he and I will go together.
Incorrect	Exercise is good both for work as well as health.
Correct	Exercise is good for work as well as health.
Incorrect	He did not abstain to smoke but persisted to purchase valuable cigars.
Correct	He did not abstain from smoking but persisted in purchasing valuable cigars.
Incorrect	To him I did a request which he did not comply.
Correct	To him I made a request with which he did not comply.
Incorrect	I cannot bear your separation.
Correct	I cannot bear separation from you.
Incorrect	Open the last but one page of the book.
Correct	Open the last page but one of the book.
Incorrect	I solicit your favor to grant me leave.
Correct	I solicit the favor of your granting me leave.
Incorrect	Those who are absent, I shall punish them.
Correct	I shall punish those who are absent.

اشتباهات رایج در زبان انگلیسی 3

Incorrect	He does not know to swim.
Correct	He does not know how to swim.
Incorrect	Don't go in the sun.
Correct	Don't go out in the sun.
Incorrect	I know him too well.
Correct	I know him very well.
Incorrect	I shall of course do it.
Correct	I shall certainly do it.
	USE OF CONJUNCTIONS
Incorrect	Now you are tired, you may rest awhile.
Correct	Now that you are tired, you may rest awhile.
Incorrect	No sooner had he died, when his sons began to quarrel.
Correct	No sooner had he died than his sons began to quarrel.
Incorrect	He asked me that why I had not gone there.
Correct	He asked me why I had not gone there.
Incorrect	Until you remain idle, you cannot succeed.
Correct	As long as you remain idle, you cannot succeed

اشتباهات رایج در زبان انگلیسی 2

Incorrect	After doing the work, his face brightened.
Correct	After he had done the work, his face brightened.
Incorrect	We shall be glad to get your good news.
Correct	We shall be glad to get good news from you.
Incorrect	I feel myself feverish.
Correct	I feel feverish.
Incorrect	You have no excuse to be forgetful.
Correct	You have no excuse for being forgetful.
Incorrect	He rose equal to the occasion.
Correct	He rose to the occasion.
Correct	He was equal to the occasion.
Incorrect	Are your work busy ?
Correct	Do you have a busy job ?
Incorrect	I am going to a picnic.
Correct	I am going on a picnic.
Incorrect	I am a bit in a hurry.
Correct	I am in a bit of a hurry.
Incorrect	I'll date her out this Saturday.
Correct	I'll take her out on a date this Saturday.
Incorrect	If one day I am good in English, I would definitely admit it.
Correct	If someday I am good at English, I will definitely admit to it.
Incorrect	How do you think to learn the English ?
Correct	What is your point on learning English ?

اشتباهات رایج در زبان انگلیسی

Incorrect	Are you investing on stock market ?
Correct	Are you investing in the stock market ?
Incorrect	I am difficult to learn English.
Correct	It is difficult for me to learn English.
Incorrect	We have full off and half off on Sunday.
Correct	We are given the option to work either full or half day on Sunday.
Incorrect	In fact, Billy really owns some personality to be a VIP.
Correct	In fact, Billy really has what it takes to be a VIP.
Incorrect	China is coming into rainy weather.
Correct	China is in rainy season now.
Incorrect	All these three cities are similar warm as Malaysia.
Correct	All three of these cities are as warm as Malaysia.
Incorrect	What time of a day now in your country ?
Correct	What is the time now in your country ?
Incorrect	Comes to think of it, it sounds right !
Correct	Come to think of it, it does sound right !
Incorrect	You can try it more ..........
Correct	You can try a few times ...........
Incorrect	He went to abroad to further his study.
Correct	He went abroad to further his study.
Incorrect	Today, I'll wash my cat.
Correct	I'll give my cat a bath today.

اشتباهات رایج

Incorrect	He is sick.
Correct	He is ill.
Incorrect	I have strong headache.
Correct	I have a severe headache.
Incorrect	This is more preferable than that.
Correct	This is preferable to that.
Incorrect	No less than fifty students were present.
Correct	No fewer than fifty students were present.
Incorrect	I want a little quantity of milk.
Correct	I want a small quantity of milk.
Incorrect	Ram only is guilty.
Correct	Ram alone is guilty.
Incorrect	Do not go out in the sun with your head open.
Correct	Do not go out in the sun with your head bare OR uncovered.
Incorrect	Give a verbal translation of the passage.
Correct	Give a literal translation of the passage.
Incorrect	The association has three thousands of rupees in cash.
Correct	The association has only three thousand rupees.

اشتباهات رایج common errors

	USE OF ARTICLES
Incorrect	I have a good news for you.
Correct	I have good news for you
Incorrect	The men are national beings.
Correct	Men are national beings.
Incorrect	The boys leave the school at four o'clock.
Correct	The boys leave school at four o'clock.
Incorrect	He sent a word that he would come soon.
Correct	He sent word that he would come soon.
Incorrect	I have read the Shakespeare's Macbeth.
Correct	I have read Shakespeare's Macbeth
Incorrect	You cannot set a foot in this house.
Correct	You cannot set foot in this house.
Incorrect	The envy is an evil passion.
Correct	Envy is an evil passion.
Incorrect	He has not yet gone to the bed.
Correct	He has not yet gone to bed.
Incorrect	He is Daniel in judgment.
Correct	He is a Daniel in judgment.
Incorrect	He made very wise decision.
Correct	He made a very wise decision.
Incorrect	Fire broke out in our village.
Correct	A fire broke out in our village.
Incorrect	Andamans are a group of islands.
Correct	The Andamans are a group of islands.

	USE OF NOUNS
Incorrect	The clock has struck five hours.
Correct	The clock has struck five.
Incorrect	There is no place in the hall.
Correct	There is no room in the hall.
Incorrect	Little thing has been done.
Correct	Little has been done.
Incorrect	We have an urgent business.
Correct	We have an urgent piece of business.
Incorrect	He came by the 4:30 o'clock train.
Correct	He came by the 4:30 train.
Incorrect	He left the place with his belonging goods.
Correct	He left the place with his goods.
	USE OF PRONOUNS
Incorrect	He absented from the school yesterday.
Correct	He absented himself from the school yesterday.
Incorrect	He availed of the opportunity.
Correct	He availed himself of the opportunity.
Incorrect	Don't pride on your victory.
Correct	Don't pride yourself on your victory.
Incorrect	The girl wants to get herself married.
Correct	The girl wants to get married.
Incorrect	The climate of India is hotter than England.
Correct	The climate of India is hotter than that of England.
Incorrect	Everybody will get their share.
Correct	Everybody will get his share.

اشتباهات رایج زبان انگلیسی 5 COMMON ENGLISH MISTAKES

Chinese Style	The standard of living of Singapore people are reasonably high.
American Style	The standard of living of Singapore people is reasonably high.
Chinese Style	I like apple.
American Style	I like apples.
Chinese Style	An American old couple visited him last week.
American Style	An old American couple visited him last week.
Chinese Style	Ball games is my hobby.
American Style	Ball games are my hobby.
Chinese Style	Ten thousand dollars are a large sum of money.
American Style	Ten thousand dollars is a large sum of money.
Chinese Style	Five years are much too long for me. I cannot wait.
American Style	Five years is much too long for me. I cannot wait.
Chinese Style	The clerk and typist have been with this company for two years.
American Style	The clerk and typist has been with this company for  two years.
Chinese Style	The manager and the secretary was out.
American Style	The manager and the secretary were out.
Chinese Style	Neither they nor I are to blame for this mistake.
American Style	Neither they nor I am to blame for this mistake.
Chinese Style	Either of you have given me the gift.
American Style	Either of you has given me the gift.

 

Chinese Style	Many people prefer to buy Malaysia products.
American Style	Many people prefer to buy Malaysian products.
Chinese Style	Japan spare parts are rather expensive nowadays.
American Style	Japanese spare parts are rather expensive nowadays.
Chinese Style	My cousin dead in that accident.
American Style	My cousin died in that accident.
Chinese Style	You have to on the switch before putting the disk in the computer.
American Style	You have to turn on the switch before putting the disk in the computer.
Chinese Style	My aim is to communicate clear and concise with my colleagues.
American Style	My aim is to communicate clearly and concisely with my colleagues.
Chinese Style	He gave me useful advices.
American Style	He gave me useful advice.
Chinese Style	I like to eat good foods.
American Style	I like to eat good food.
Chinese Style	She bought two photos albums.
American Style	She bought two photo albums.
Chinese Style	He has three son-in-laws.
American Style	He has three sons-in-law.
Chinese Style	The passengers's luggage was misplaced.
American Style	The passengers' luggage was misplaced.

Chinese Style	The football's players wives often watch them play.
American Style	The football players' wives often watch them play.
Chinese Style	Please supply us with 12 pieces of cushion covers.
American Style	Please supply us with 12 cushion covers.
Chinese Style	Do you like to play the badminton.
American Style	Do you like to play badminton.
Chinese Style	I looked at me in the mirror.
American Style	I looked at myself in the mirror.
Chinese Style	He has a little interesting shop.
American Style	He has an interesting little shop.
Chinese Style	The frigthen women screamed.
American Style	The frightened women screamed.
Chinese Style	James is a matured man of forty.
American Style	James is a mature man of forty.
Chinese Style	Pak Dollah is very loved by his grandchildren.
American Style	Pak Dollah is much loved by his grandchildren.
Chinese Style	My report will stress on the problem of 'junk food'.
American Style	My report will stress the problem of 'junk food'.
Chinese Style	You shouldn't worry of getting married.
American Style	You shouldn't worry about getting married.

Chinese Style	My writing needs to be improving.
American Style	My writing needs to be improved.
Chinese Style	Since that incident, I followed my friend's advice.
American Style	Since that incident, I have followed my friend's advice.
Chinese Style	Some badminton players face problems such as do not have a job.
American Style	Some badminton players face problems such as not having a job.
Chinese Style	I think there will never be another singer as Sudirman.
American Style	I think there will never be another singer like Sudirman.
Chinese Style	You may need English in correspondence or meet foreigners.
American Style	You may need to know English when writing to or meeting foreigners.
Chinese Style	This rice is not the same quality like you sold before.
American Style	This rice is not the same quality that you sold before.
Chinese Style	If we practice sports we will enjoy together.
American Style	If we play sports we will enjoy ourselves.  OR If we play sports we will enjoy it together.
Chinese Style	Mary's friends advised her don't be so proud.
American Style	Mary's friends advised her not to be so proud.
Chinese Style	I do not know why did this happen.
American Style	I do not know why this happened.
Chinese Style	University life is not that hard as school life.
American Style	University life is not as hard as school life.

Chinese Style	After the shower, the air was nice and cooling
American Style	After the shower, the air was nice and cool
	The adjective for something which is at a fairly low temperature is “cool”. The word “cooling” is used for something which causes something else to become cool.
Chinese Style	The alphabets F.R.C.P. after his name show that he is a medical specialist.
American Style	The letters F.R.C.P. after his name show that he is a medical specialist.
	The word for a single symbol used in the written form of a language is “letter”. An alphabet is a full collection of such letters.
Chinese Style	There were several incidences of burglary in that neighborhood.
American Style	There were several incidents of burglary in that neighborhood.
	The word for an occurrence is “incident”, the plural of which is “incidents”. The word “incidence” indicates the level of an occurrence.
Chinese Style	You must return back the book by next Friday or you'll be fined.
American Style	You must return the book by next Friday or you'll be fined.
Chinese Style	They came out of the blues and snatched my dog away.
American Style	They came out of the blue and snatched my dog away.
Chinese Style	Two hundred over people were present at the meeting.
American Style	Over two hundred people were present at the meeting.
Chinese Style	I cannot understand that map; it is too complicating.
American Style	I cannot understand that map; it is too complicated.
Chinese Style	I was boring watching that TV program.
American Style	I was bored watching that TV program.
Chinese Style	Why the postman did not come today ?
American Style	Why didn't the postman come today ?
Chinese Style	She will finish schooling in two years' time.
American Style	She will finish her schooling in two years' time.
Chinese Style	We'll get down at the next bus stop.
American Style	We'll get off at the next bus stop.
Chinese Style	Mr. Choy is the personal manager of the company.
American Style	Mr. Choy is the personnel manager of the company.

Chinese Style	The wasteful usage of water in factories leads to a shortage of water.
American Style	The wasteful use of water in factories leads to a shortage of water.
Chinese Style	Twenty-five-year-old Thomas Pang is regarded as matured enough to be elected president of the party.
American Style	Twenty-five-year-old Thomas Pang is regarded as mature enough to be elected president of the party.
	The past participle of the verb may also be used adjectivally, but it should not be used to refer to human being.
Chinese Style	The presence of one corrupted member in the council led to bad administration.
American Style	The presence of one corrupt member in the council led to bad administration.
	The past participles of the verbs may also be used adjectivally, but they should not be used to refer to human being.
Chinese Style	The swimming pool is opened to club members five days a week.
American Style	The swimming pool is open to club members five days a week.
Chinese Style	He was so tensed before the interview that he had to take a tranquilliser.
American Style	He was so tense before the interview that he had to take a tranquilliser.
Chinese Style	I've waited three weeks but I didn't get a single mail.
American Style	I've waited three weeks but I didn't get any mail.
Chinese Style	What kind of a flower is this ?
American Style	What kind of flower is this ?
Chinese Style	The gold is a kind of precious metal.
American Style	Gold is a kind of precious metal.
Chinese Style	Where are you going for the Deepavali ?
American Style	Where are you going for Deepavali ?
Chinese Style	Do you play the table tennis ?
American Style	Do you play table tennis ?

Chinese Style	She is taller compared to Ali.
American Style	She is taller than Ali.
Chinese Style	I hope you would do it quickly.
American Style	I hope you will do it quickly/
	In Standard English would is used in conjunction with the past tense. It can be used with the present tense if a condition is involved. eg. [ I think she would benefit if she studied a little more. ]
Chinese Style	I want to know what is the matter.
American Style	I want to know what the matter is.
Chinese Style	He cut his hair.
American Style	He had his hair cut.
Chinese Style	I'm having a headache.
American Style	I have a headache. OR I've got a headache.
	Have/has is used to refer to possession ( I have a car ) or sensation ( I have a cold )
Chinese Style	I'll give to you next week.
American Style	I'll give it to you next week.
Chinese Style	My one is very nice.
American Style	Mine is very nice.
Chinese Style	Though I told him not to come but he insisted.
American Style	Though I told him not to come he insisted.

اشتباهات رایج زبان انگلیسی 4 COMMON ENGLISH MISTAKES

Chinese Style	I am going to watch the cinema tonight.
American Style	I am going to a movie tonight.
Chinese Style	My son will marry next month.
American Style	My son will get married next month.
Chinese Style	My sister is going to marry with a doctor.
American Style	My sister is going to marry a doctor.
Chinese Style	You can sit my next seat.
American Style	You can sit next to me.
Chinese Style	I think you cheat me !
American Style	I think you are lying to me !
Chinese Style	My head is sick.
American Style	I have a headache.
Chinese Style	Which team you support hah.
American Style	Which team do you root for.
Chinese Style	This is my older brother.
American Style	This is my elder brother.
Chinese Style	Thanks to see me.
American Style	Thanks for dropping by. ( coming ).
Chinese Style	Where are you come from ?
American Style	Where do you come from ?
Chinese Style	I want to reduce my weight.
American Style	I want to lose weight.

 

Chinese Style	Bobby is a black beautiful dog.
American Style	Bobby is a beautiful black dog.
Chinese Style	We had a lot of difficulty to find the place
American Style	We had a lot of difficulty ( in ) finding the place.
Chinese Style	Killing the robbers are something the detective would not do.
American Style	Killing the robbers is something the detective would not do.
Chinese Style	I was difficult to get a good job.
American Style	It was difficult to get a good job.
Chinese Style	It is capable of getting his work done without help.
American Style	He is capable of getting his work done without help.
Chinese Style	Rose is capable to cook Indian food
American Style	Rose is able to cook Indian food.
Chinese Style	My father is busy in his business.
American Style	My father is busy with his business.
Chinese Style	Sorry, Jane is busy with cleaning up her room.
American Style	Sorry, Jane is busy cleaning up her room.
Chinese Style	Some people argue that fate is determining everything.
American Style	Some people argue that fate determines everything.
Chinese Style	Every one of us determines to win this match.
American Style	Every one of us is determined to win this match.

Chinese Style	This film is worth being watched.
American Style	This film is worth watching.
Chinese Style	These stamps worth nothing now.
American Style	These stamps are worth nothing now.
Chinese Style	He looked fearfully because he had seen a ghost.
American Style	He looked frightened because he had seen a ghost.
Chinese Style	Tom looked angry at me because I had broken his valuable vase.
American Style	Tom looked angrily at me because I had broken his valuable vase.
Chinese Style	I am no afraid of any threats.
American Style	I am not afraid of any threats.
Chinese Style	We have not money left.
American Style	We have no money left.
Chinese Style	Tims was dangerous because his sampan had overturned.
American Style	Tims was in danger because his sampan had overturned.
Chinese Style	Joanna was painful when her boyfriend left her.
American Style	Joanna was in pain when her boyfriend left her.
Chinese Style	We are necessary to help the poor in our community.
American Style	It is necessary for us to help the poor in our community.
Chinese Style	We are not easy to find a good school in Singapore.
American Style	It is not easy to find a good school in Singapore.

Chinese Style	I have watched some films late.
American Style	I have watched some films lately.
Chinese Style	I was only late five minutes but Mary was already gone.
American Style	I was only five minutes late but Mary was already gone.
Chinese Style	Lorna likes the kitten. I like it either
American Style	Lorna likes the kitten. I like it too.
Chinese Style	Edward never went to a party, so did David.
American Style	Edward never went to a party, neither did David.
Chinese Style	I will go but I have not finished my homework too.
American Style	I will go but I have not finished my homework yet.
Chinese Style	She is yet talking on the phone.
American Style	She is still talking on the phone.
Chinese Style	Michelle is working hardly for the test.
American Style	Michelle is working hard for the test.
Chinese Style	Veronica is a hard student.
American Style	Veronica is a hard-working student
Chinese Style	He worked enough hard that he finally became a billionaire.
American Style	He worked so hard that he finally became a billionaire.
Chinese Style	We have never been to so a nice place.
American Style	We have never been to such a nice place.

Chinese Style	We have got such much to do but only so many hours in  a day.
American Style	We have got so much to do but only so many hours in  a day.
Chinese Style	The old man was walking towards the entrance although it had closed slowly.
American Style	The old man was walking slowly towards the entrance although it had closed.
Chinese Style	He has completed the course satisfactory.
American Style	He has completed the course satisfactorily.
Chinese Style	My sister treats the baby motherly.
American Style	My sister treats the baby in a motherly way.
Chinese Style	Please give me a detail description of the robbery.
American Style	Please give me a detailed description of the robbery.
Chinese Style	I want to know the detail of the plan.
American Style	I want to know the details of the plan.
Chinese Style	It was a long time before when I met her for the first time.
American Style	It was a long time ago when I met her for the first time.
Chinese Style	She has not told him her name ago.
American Style	She has not told him her name before.
Chinese Style	Judy, as well as Joei,  play the piano.
American Style	Judy, as well as Joei,  plays the piano.
Chinese Style	It is me who won the first prize last year.
American Style	It is I who won the first prize last year.

 

اشتباهات رایج زبان انگلیسی 3 COMMON ENGLISH MISTAKES

Chinese Style	My father bought me a black small leather wallet yesterday.
American Style	My father bought me a small black leather wallet yesterday.
Chinese Style	Most of the time, it is difficult for Sam in finishing his work on time.
American Style	Most of the time, it is difficult for Sam to finish his work on time.
Chinese Style	These thugs are quite capable to do really hasty things.
American Style	These thugs are quite capable of doing really hasty things.
Chinese Style	I very enjoyed it.
American Style	I really enjoyed it.
Chinese Style	If you determine to make the grade in the entrance examination, you must work extra hard.
American Style	If you are determined to make the grade in the entrance examination, you must work extra hard.
Chinese Style	Please handle this gold watch carefully. It worths more than five thousand dollars.
American Style	Please handle this gold watch carefully. It is worth more than five thousand dollars.
Chinese Style	I ran into Maria yesterday morning. She looked healthily.
American Style	I ran into Maria yesterday morning. She looked healthy.
Chinese Style	I am the only son in the family. I have not brothers.
American Style	I am the only son in the family. I have no brothers.
Chinese Style	My borther has been busy in preparing for his final examination.
American Style	My brother has been busy preparing for his final examination.
Chinese Style	As the citizens of Hong Kong, we are necessary to help the police in their fight against crime.
American Style	As the citizens of Hong Kong, it is necessary for us to help the police in their fight against crime.
Chinese Style	The children were very dangerous as the knife-wielding madman was running amok in the kindergarten.
American Style	The children were in great danger as the knife-wielding madman was running amok in the kindergarten.

 

Chinese Style	Mr. Teow arrived at the office lately this morning.
American Style	Mr. Teow arrived at the office late this morning.
Chinese Style	Joseph did not go to the concert last week, I did not go too.
American Style	Joseph did not go to the concert last week, I did not go either.
Chinese Style	We have been waiting for half an hour. She has still not come.
American Style	We have been waiting for half an hour. She has not come yet.
Chinese Style	The hinges of the door had rusted. We had to push hardly to open it.
American Style	The hinges of the door had rusted. We had to push hard to open it.
Chinese Style	The sea was very rough that the ferry service had to be suspended.
American Style	The sea was so rough that the ferry service had to be suspended.
Chinese Style	It is unkind of him to ask a little child to do such many things in a day.
American Style	It is unkind of him to ask a little child to do so many things in a day.
Chinese Style	The three women quarrelled for more than an hour angrily outside the boutique.
American Style	The three women quarrelled angrily for more than an hour outside the boutique.
Chinese Style	You should describe what has happened detailly.
American Style	You should describe what has happened in detail.
Chinese Style	I received a letter from my sister two days before.
American Style	I received a letter from my sister two days ago.
Chinese Style	The driver, as well as four passengers, were injured in the head-on collision.
American Style	The driver, as well as four passengers, was injured in the head-on collision.

Chinese Style	More than one convict were sentenced to death.
American Style	More than one convict was sentenced to death.
Chinese Style	One of my students have sent me a birthday card.
American Style	One of my students has sent me a birthday card.
Chinese Style	Sophie is one of the most intelligent students that has ever existed in our school.
American Style	Sophie is one of the most intelligent students that have ever existed in our school.
Chinese Style	Reading detective stories are my favorite passtime.
American Style	Reading detective stories is my favorite passtime.
Chinese Style	" Snow White and the seven Dwarfs " are a very popular fairy tale.
American Style	" Snow White and the seven Dwarfs " is a very popular fairy tale.
Chinese Style	Five hundred miles are a long distance.
American Style	Five hundred miles is a long distance.
Chinese Style	Either you or he are the one who stole the watch.
American Style	Either you or he is the one who stole the watch.
Chinese Style	The quality of these products is more superior than that of the others.
American Style	The quality of these products is superior to that of the others.
Chinese Style	The living standard in Japan is higher than Korea.
American Style	The living standard in Japan is higher than that in Korea.
Chinese Style	My younger brother is taller than me.
American Style	My younger brother is taller than I.
Chinese Style	Which of the two girls is the most intelligent.
American Style	Which of the two girls is more intelligent.

Chinese Style	The patient felt much better in the morning than afternoon.
American Style	The patient felt much better in the morning than in the afternoon.
Chinese Style	What we need is the most perfect plan.
American Style	What we need is a most perfect plan.
Chinese Style	Which of these two shirts do you prefer more.
American Style	Which of these two shirts do you prefer.
Chinese Style	No sooner had I arrived home when it began to rain.
American Style	No sooner had I arrived home than it began to rain.
Chinese Style	Mike found it more easier to work out a mathematical problem than to write a poem.
American Style	Mike found it easier to work out a mathematical problem than to write a poem.
Chinese Style	Charles loves Angel more than Simpson.
American Style	Charles loves Angel more than Simpson does.
Chinese Style	I saw where my mistakes lay and how to make up for them.
American Style	I saw where my mistakes lay and how I could make up for them.
Chinese Style	My archrival, Frankie, he scored very high marks in the last test..
American Style	Frankie, my archrival, scored very high marks in the last test.
Chinese Style	I felt very difficult to deal with this physics problem.
American Style	I found it very difficult to deal with this physics problem.
Chinese Style	The general meeting is scheduled to be held this afternoon at three.
American Style	The general meeting is scheduled to be held at three this afternoon.
Chinese Style	She ran into her boyfriend yesterday morning in Fair Avenue..
American Style	She ran into her boyfriend in Fair Avenue yesterday morning.

Chinese Style	Having not finished her housework, Mrs. Smith could not go window-shopping with her friends.
American Style	Not having finished her housework, Mrs. Smith could not go window-shopping with her friends.
Chinese Style	All the students are in interested in joining the club.
American Style	No student is interested in joining the club.
Chinese Style	I do not understand what is he talking about.
American Style	I do not understand what he is talking about.
Chinese Style	There were three thousands of spectators watching the  final match.
American Style	There were three thousand spectators watching the   final match.
Chinese Style	I've got many homeworks to do.
American Style	I've got a lot of homework to do.
Chinese Style	I went shopping at CauseWay Bay yesterday and bought a trousers.
American Style	I went shopping at CauseWay Bay yesterday and bought a pair of trousers.
Chinese Style	There are more than four million peoples in Singapore..
American Style	There are more than four million people in Singapore.
Chinese Style	I feel boring.
American Style	I feel bored.
Chinese Style	Would you give me some advices before I go to the interview.
American Style	Would you give me some advice before I go to the interview.
Chinese Style	We went fishing last Saturday and John got five fishes.
American Style	We went fishing last Saturday and John got five fish.
Chinese Style	Typhoon Andrew has caused widespread damages to the crops.
American Style	Typhoon Andrew has caused widespread damage to the crops.

Chinese Style	Congratulation ! You have passed the driving test at  long last.
American Style	Congratulations ! You have passed the driving test at  long last.
Chinese Style	I am afraid that this is the dirty mean to gain success.
American Style	I am afraid that this is the dirty means to gain success.
Chinese Style	Chinese are more conservative than English.
American Style	The Chinese are more conservative than the English.
Chinese Style	Cow is a useful animal.
American Style	The cow is a useful animal.
Chinese Style	I have got headache.
American Style	I have got a headache.
Chinese Style	Comparing with that in Singapore, the living standard in Hong Kong is very high.
American Style	Compared with that in Singapore, the living standard in Hong Kong is very high.
Chinese Style	Finishing his homework, Walters went to the football pitch with his friends.
American Style	After finishing his homework, Walters went to the football pitch with his friends.
Chinese Style	Sophia felt embarassing when I asked her how old she was.
American Style	Sophia felt embarassed when I asked her how old she was.
Chinese Style	It is more hygenic to drink boiling water.
American Style	It is more hygenic to drink boiled water.
Chinese Style	I have cut my hair at the barber's once a month.
American Style	I have my hair cut at he barber's once a month.
Chinese Style	I am sorry to have kept you waited.
American Style	I am sorry to have kept you waiting.

Chinese Style	There is a stranger stand at the door.
American Style	There is a stranger standing at the door.
Chinese Style	The robbers run into goldsmith's shop, shouted, " This is a robbery ".
American Style	The robbers run into goldsmith's shop, shouting, " This is a robbery ".
Chinese Style	Anybody is found picking the flowers will be prosecuted.
American Style	Anybody who is found picking the flowers will be prosecuted.
Chinese Style	Being no other business, the chairman declared the  meeting closed.
American Style	There being no other business, the chairman declared the meeting closed.
Chinese Style	Laura has spent half a day to revise his lessons.
American Style	Laura has spent half a day revising his lessons.
Chinese Style	Finally, Ricky succeeded to enter the University.
American Style	Finally, Ricky succeeded in entering the University.
Chinese Style	I am used to watch television with the light on.
American Style	I am used to watching television with the light on.
Chinese Style	After dinner, my mother suggested to go for a walk.
American Style	After dinner, my mother suggested going for a walk.
Chinese Style	The government is considering the possibility to build a new airport on Lantau island.
American Style	The government is considering the possibility of building a new airport on Lantau island.
Chinese Style	Would you mind to pass me the salt, please ?
American Style	Would you mind to passing me the salt, please ?