District of Columbia, Washington, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
When writing addresses in English, most countries go from the smallest part to the biggest. WrongRightUnited States of America,Washington, ,1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,The White HouseThe White House,1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,Washington, ,United States of America
“You aren’t stupid, are you?” “Yes.”
In English, the answer to a yes/no question does not change if the question becomes negative. So the answer to these three questions should be the same: Are you stupid?No, I'm 're stupid, aren't you?No, I'm aren't stupid, are you?No, I'm not. Examples WrongRight"You're not stupid, are you?"Yes, I'm not.""You're…
The next next day
Time phrases that repeat words are quite childish. These include:- tomorrow's tomorrow- yesterday's yesterday- the next next day- the day before beforeInstead, use the correct counting phrase. The correct counting phrase WrongRighttomorrow's tomorrowthe day after tomorrowin two days timeyesterday's yesterdaythe day before yesterdaytwo days agothe next next daytwo days after…
We together go
'Together' goes at the beginning or at the end of a clause (usually the end), not in the middle. Examples WrongRightShe and I together and I work together went to the went to the cinema together go?Shall we go together?
I came in the train
The rule for using 'in' or 'on' for transport is:- independent or special transport uses in- services use on* It is not about being inside or on top. An easy way to think about this is: Does the transport usually do this journey, even when I am not here? If…
I wish I am rich
When using wish, the tenses 'go backwards'. Current Wishes Although the wish is for something now, use the past tense. WrongRightI wish I don't have wish I didn't have wish she is my wish she was my girlfriend. I wish I can do wish I could do magic. Past Wishes…
I like
In English, 'like', 'want', and 'need' need objects. The sentence cannot finish after the verb. Examples WrongRight"Do you like cheese?""Yes, I like.""Do you like cheese?""Yes, I like it.""Who wants an ice-cream?""I want.""Who wants an ice-cream?""I want one.""Does anyone here need a lift to the game?""I need.""Does anyone here need a…
I went to the park, it was very nice
In English, a comma cannot connect clauses. Instead:1) use two sentences or2) use a conjunction or3) use a subordinate clause or4) use stronger punctuation 1) Use two sentences The easiest way to avoid the weak comma problem is to make two sentences. WrongRightI went to the park, it was very…
I with my friend went to the beach
When talking about doing things with a friend, put the 'with my friend' after the action. Examples WrongRightI with my friend went to the swimming went to the swimming pool with my with his friends will go to will go to Korea with his friends. My friend and I If…