Common Errors in English - 47
Common Errors in English - 1
Prior Knowledge
What is a preposition? The small words like to, for, about, below, across etc. are used with nouns or verbs to form prepositional phrases, these words are called prepositions
She wants to buy a pen.
They are waiting for the train.
The following verbs are not followed by prepositions
She discussed her career plan with the Career officer.
The Captain described his new strategy to his men.
The president has ordered immediate relief to the quake victims.
The UN has requested immediate aid to the poor countries.
The Police made him to wait for two hours.
The Police made him wait for two hours.
(Both the sentences are acceptable, but the first one is old fashioned.)
NOTE:
He was ordered to pay for the damages. – Correct (passive form)
She was requested to attend the board meeting. – Correct (passive form)
Nouns that don’t have singular form
Where are my pants?
Where are my spectacles.
Please bring my scissors.
Singular noun used in plural sense
The Police has have arrived after some time.
The Staff have not reported. ( ‘staff ’ can be used in singular or plural sense, with appropriate auxiliary verb.)
The following words are uncountable nouns (in a broader sense), hence they wouldn’t be preceded by a/an.
The words are; paper, wood, ice, Scenery, soap, bread, business, advice glass etc.
He gave me a piece of wood.
Give me a sheet of paper to write.
She brought good news.
He sold the old furniture.
Jim has brought two loaves/pieces of breads.
Please give me a soap cake .
Put some ice cubes into the glass of water.
My friend gave me good advice.
Take out this glass piece.
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