Getting it right
With a few exceptions what follows is a genuine list of mistakes I regularly heard students make when I was teaching.
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It looks like you are working very hard today. |
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It looks like you are work very hard today. |
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I’m trying to concentrate. |
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I’m try to concentrate. |
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How are you getting on driving your new car? |
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How are you getting on drive your new car? |
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Is your life getting better? |
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Is your life get better? |
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I promise I will be there on time. |
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I promising I will be there on time. |
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I’m tired and I want to sleep. |
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I’m tired and I’m wanting to sleep. |
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Congratulations on passing your exams. |
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Congratulation on passing your exams. |
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I’m sorry I did it by mistake. |
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I’m sorry I did it in mistake. |
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What do you want to drink. |
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What do you want for drink. |
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There are too many cars on our roads today. |
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There are too much cars on our roads today. |
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