写作中常见的错误The common mistakes in English writing.ppt

1. Articles Incorrect omission 1.1 brains ? I do not have brains to do it. √I do not have the brains to do it. 1.2 century, Far East ? In fifteenth century many western Europeans were interested in Far East. √ In the fifteenth century many western Europeans were interested in the Far East. 1.3 Chinese ? Chinese found out how to make silk during the reign of Hang. √ The Chinese found out how to make silk during the reign of Hang. 1.4 cinema ? I will go to cinema with Mary. √ I will go to the cinema with Mary. 1.5 fortune ? When he was young, he made fortune from his business. √ When he was young, he made a fortune from his business. √ He made his fortune from his business. 1.6 government ? Government should help his people to achieve a better living condition. √ The government should help his people to achieve a better living condition. 1.7 housework ? Wendy does housework when her mother is away. √ Wendy does the housework when her mother is away. 1.8 job ? I am looking for job. √ I am looking for a job. 1.9 office ? I go to office at nine every day. √ I go to the office at nine every day. 1.10 on the phone ? Mary told me the news on phone. √ Mary told me the news on the phone. 1.11 piano ? A pianist is one who plays piano. √ A pianist is one who plays the piano. 1.12 Unite States ? Have you ever been to Unite States? √ Have you ever been to the Unite States? (the Netherlands, the Philippines) Incorrect insertion 1.13 after breakfast ? Where will you go after the breakfast? √ Where will you go after breakfast? 1.14 arms ? The people took up the arms against the tyrant. √ The people took up arms against the tyrant. 1.15 at half price ? I bought this bag at a half price. √ I bought this bag at half price. 1.16 at night ? He always studies at the night. √ He always studies at night. (in the evening) 1.17 Chinese New Year ? Children are happy at the Chinese New Year. √ Children are happy at Chinese New Year. 1.18 Christmas ? I will