Improve Your English: Common Grammar & Usage Errors
Common English Grammar and Usage Errors
Here are some common English grammar and usage errors, with corrections:
- Incorrect: Susan could be bought a bike.
Correct: Susan could be bought a bike by someone. (Passive voice requires an agent, even if implied.) OR Correct: A bike could be bought for Susan. - Incorrect: Unless your friend comes before 10.30, we will miss the bus.
Correct: If your friend doesn’t come before 10:30, we will miss the bus. - Incorrect: It is expected by the government that unemployment will decrease this year.
Correct: The government expects that unemployment will decrease this year. - Incorrect: She has been drinking too much alcohol since 2 years ago.
Correct: She has been drinking too much alcohol for the past two years. - Incorrect: I am having my hair cut by the hairdresser on Saturday.
Correct: I am getting my hair cut by the hairdresser on Saturday. - Incorrect: If he had revised for exams, he wouldn’t have failed.
Correct: If he had revised for the exams, he wouldn’t have failed. - Incorrect: The boy who is of my closest ↓ friends is waiting or me outside.
Correct: The boy who is one of my closest friends is waiting for me outside. - Incorrect: That is the pub where we had a drink yesterday.
Correct: That is the pub where we had a drink yesterday. - Incorrect: My parents want me to study hard.
Correct: My parents want me to study hard. - Incorrect: Exercise will keep you fit.
Correct: Exercise will keep you fit. - Incorrect: I wish I could speak German fluently.
Correct: I wish I could speak German fluently. - Incorrect: The scandal is being reported by all TV channels.
Correct: The scandal is being reported by all TV channels. - Incorrect: My new neighbours have a baby whose name is Wendy.
Correct: My new neighbors have a baby whose name is Wendy. - Incorrect: We broke the computer which belonged to my father.
Correct: We broke the computer that belonged to my father. - Incorrect: Classes were reported to have started in November. 1
Correct: Classes were reported to have started in November.
- Incorrect: You will be told the secret later (by Susan).
Correct: You will be told the secret later (by Susan). - Incorrect: Mary bought the computer after her brother had recommended it.
Correct: Mary bought the computer after her brother had recommended it. - Incorrect: It is reported that the building was badly damaged by fire.
Correct: It is reported that the building was badly damaged by fire. - Incorrect: If you don’t advertise your product, nobody will know it.
Correct: If you don’t advertise your product, nobody will know it. - Incorrect: I’m really bad at cooking at all, even though I’ve tried.
Correct: I’m really bad at cooking, even though I’ve tried. - Incorrect: I wish I had more free time.
Correct: I wish I had more free time. - Incorrect: The product will launched next April by Apple.
Correct: The product will be launched next April by Apple. - Incorrect: If the cinema hadn’t been closed, we would have seen the film.
Correct: If the cinema hadn’t been closed, we would have seen the film. - Incorrect: They have lived in New York for 5 years.
Correct: They have lived in New York for five years. - Incorrect: Peter remembers posting the letter yesterday.
Correct: Peter remembers posting the letter yesterday. - Incorrect: Sue promised not to tell anyone about it.
Correct: Sue promised not to tell anyone about it. - Incorrect: My parents were believed by my friends to be the best parents in the world.
Correct: My parents were believed by my friends to be the best parents in the world. - Incorrect: I am going to have my eyes tested by the optician this afternoon.
Correct: I am going to have my eyes tested by the optician this afternoon. - Incorrect: This is the story of a man whose wife suddenly loses her memory.
Correct: This is the story of a man whose wife suddenly loses her memory. - Incorrect: He was brought to the hospital by helicopter. 2
Correct: He was brought to the hospital by helicopter.
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Jobs
Many people believe that a full-time job is the best option because it provides financial stability. However, in some cases, I think that a part-time job can be a better choice.
First of all, a part-time job allows people to have more free time. This is important for students or parents who need to stay with their children. This can help people to have a better life outside of work.
Second, working fewer hours can reduce stress and improve health. Many full-time workers often feel tired and often have little time for themselves or their families.
In conclusion, a part-time job can be a good option for those who want more flexibility and a better quality of life.
Working From Home vs. Office
In recent years, many people have started working from home instead of going to an office. While both options have benefits, I believe that working from home is a better choice.
First of all, working from home allows people to have a more flexible workday. They can manage their time better and spend more moments with their families. This is especially useful for parents with young children.
Secondly, working online saves money and time. People do not have to travel to work, which reduces transportation costs and stress. It also helps to improve work-life balance.
In conclusion, working from home offers more flexibility and comfort. For many people, it is the best way to work efficiently and stay happy.