Common Mistakes in English
English is an incredibly complex language, and it can be difficult to master. Even native English speakers make common mistakes in their daily speech and writing. This article will explore some of the most frequent errors in English and offer tips on how to avoid them.
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These Are Some Common Mistakes We Do While Speaking
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My birthday is in October 10.
My birthday is on October 10.
Note: We use “on” when indicating a specific date, like “My birthday is on October 10.”
I came to the office by walk.
I came to the office on foot.
Note: We can say “by car”, “by bike”, “by bus”, or “by train”. However, we cannot say “by walk”, as it is the “foot” that is being used to travel and not “walk”.
I need to go to home.
I need to go home.
Note: Home is an adverb of place. so you don’t need a preposition like “to” prior to home.
I prefer coffee to tea.
I prefer coffee to tea.
Note: “Prefer” is always followed by the preposition “to”.
She never listens me.
She never listens to me.
Everybody were late.
Everybody was late.
I like very much skiing.
I like skiing very much.
I look forward to see you.
I look forward to seeing you.
I promise I pay you tomorrow.
I promise I’ll pay you tomorrow.
This soup isn’t enough hot.
This soup isn’t hot enough.
If I’ll have time, I’ll go home.
If I have time, I’ll go home.
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