English Vocabulary and Grammar Guide
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Common Mistakes and Corrections
Instead of:
- The lifts were SO old that: Use: The lifts were so old that...
- the..photocopied some copies for me: Use: I had some copies photocopied.
- She takes 1min: Use: It takes her 1 minute.
- Althoug: Use: Although
- Too+adj: Use: Not + adjective + enough
- If he doesnt: Use: Unless he...
- I would prefer to+inf: Use: I'd rather + infinitive
Remember:
- Use the -ing form after "remember".
- Use "regret to" + infinitive.
- Use the -ing form after "try".
- Use "had better not" instead of "shouldn't/ought to".
- Use "on the point of" + gerund instead of "be about to" + infinitive.
Other Useful Tips:
- Instead of "It's time + past simple", use present perfect continuous: "They have worked here for... years."
- Use "like + gerund" instead of "to be fond