Common Errors/Mistakes in English
Sometimes, we want to express thoughts in a way that both talk about a hypothetical instance in relation to a condition.
Whether you want to use “seen them talk” or “seen them talking” depends entirely on how much of the action you have witnessed.
Simple vs Simplistic: Many people prefer to use two adjectives synonymously. However, both words have different meanings however similar they may sound. Here is how.
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It’s a very …………………… notion that climate change can be averted by growing trees.
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The correct answer is “simplistic”.
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I saw the pin ……………………
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The correct answer is “drop”.
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If I …………………… enough money in my youth, I would be living a happier life.
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The correct answer is “had saved”.
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I’ve seen this movie …………………… and I know every dialogue by heart.
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The correct answer is “quite a few times”.
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I …………………… sleep last night.
That was so easy, yes?
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The correct answer is “wasn’t able to”.
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I’ve been waiting for you for the …………………… two hours.
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The correct answer is “past”.
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I’ve been working on this task …………………… a long time.
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The correct answer is “for”.
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I find it very difficult to manage my monthly expenses because I get …………………… salary.
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The correct answer is “little”.
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If I …………………… driving, you’d feel safer.
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The correct answer is “were”.
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Jon …………………… made it to the top without his support from his family.
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The correct answer is “couldn’t have”.
