Microsoft Word Longman-Common Errors docx
an I had never visited an hospital before. I had never visited a hospital before
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1.. LONGMAN ERRORS 1
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I had never visited an hospital before. I had never visited a hospital before. Before a word beginning with h, use a if the h is pronounced: ‘a house’, ‘a half’, ‘a horrible day’. Use an if the h is silent: ‘an hour’, ‘an honour’. If the h is pronounced but the syllable is unstressed, it is possible to use a or an (‘a/an hotel’). However, the use of an here is considered old fashioned and most people use a. and 1 There is a beautiful and old church in the centre of the town. There is a beautiful old church in the centre of the town. 23 Do not use and between two adjectives that come before a noun unless they describe similar qualities, e.g. ‘a red and green umbrella’ (two colours), ‘a gold and silver bracelet’ (two materials), ‘a hunting and fishing knife’ (two functions). 2 See MANY 3 anger 1 I was surprised and anger that he did not apologize. I was surprised and angry that he did not apologize. Anger is a noun and a verb: ‘The workers who lost their jobs expressed anger and resentment.’ ‘The government’s handling of the affair has angered local residents.’ The adjective is angry: ‘Some of the women felt angry about the way they were treated.’ 2 He’ll have to learn how to control his anger. He’ll have to learn how to control his temper. control/keep/lose your temper (NOT anger): ‘The problem with George is that he can’t control his temper.’ (= cannot stop himself from suddenly getting angry) announce The following day their father suddenly announced them that he was leaving. The following day their father suddenly announced (to them) that he was leaving. After announce, use to before the listener: ‘Shortly after losing the heavyweight title, he announced (to the world’s press) that he was retiring from the ring.’ announcement On almost every page there were announcements for cigarettes and tobacco. On almost every page there were advertisements for cigarettes and tobacco. When you want to give people some important information, you make an announcement: ‘Following the announcement of their marriage, they were pursued by crowds of journalists.’ An advertisement is an item in a newspaper, on television, etc, that tries to persuade people to buy something, apply for a job, etc: ‘At this time of the year, the papers are full of holiday advertisements.’ Download 2.25 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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