Common Mistakes


Common Mistakes


Wrong : I deeply regret for my mistakes.


Right : I deeply regret my mistakes.


Wrong : I'm going to London in the train.


Right : I'm going to London by train.


Wrong : He insisted to carry his own bag.


Right : He insisted on carrying his own bag.


Wrong : He is a student of Oxford University.


Right : He is a student at Oxford University


Wrong : I got a good deal for my new Toyota.


Right : I got a good deal on my new Toyota.


Wrong : She entered into the kitchen.


Right : She entered the kitchen.


Wrong : Would you like a drink ?


Right : Would you like something to drink ?


Wrong : Let me examine your pulse.


Right : Let me feel your pulse.


Wrong : Give me money, if you have.


Right : Give me money, if you have any.


Wrong : Don't step on the grass.


Right : Keep off the grass.


Wrong : I get my salary twice a month.


Right : I get paid twice a month..


Wrong : It was still bright outside.


Right : It was still light outside.


Wrong : I recommend you to take a long vacation.


Right : I recommend that you take a long vacation.


Wrong : Did you attend college ?


Right : Did you go to college ?


Wrong : I have a free time.


Right : I am free