Microsoft Word Longman-Common Errors docx
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1.. LONGMAN ERRORS 1
curiosity about sth: ‘The article was inspired by her curiosity about plants and medicine.’
2 Several passers-by stopped to look at the strange bicycle from curiosity. Several passers-by stopped to look at the strange bicycle out of curiosity. You do or ask something out of curiosity (NOT from): ‘Jusl curiosity, what made you decide to marry him after all?’ curious I was curious what she would look like. I was curious to know what she would look like. I’m very curious of the country and its inhabitants. I’m very curious about the country and its inhabitants. curious about/as to: ‘I’m curious as to how he knows our address. ‘curious to see know etc: ‘We’re all curious to see what his new girlfriend is like.’ 83 current The current world encourages creativity. The modern world encourages creativity. We need to know current English, not the language of Shakespeare. We need to know modern English, not the language of Shakespeare. current = happening or existing now, but not likely to last for a long time: ‘How long has she been going out with her current boyfriend?’ ‘The current boom in long-haul travel has led to fierce competition among the major airlines.’ modern = used or existing in the period of history that we live in now, and not in an earlier period: ‘What do you think of modem architecture?’ ‘Even by modern standards, the pyramids are a remarkable piece of engineering.’ custom 1 I went there hoping to learn something about Indian culture and custom. I went there hoping to learn something about Indian culture and customs. You talk about a country’s customs (WITH s): ‘In Hong Kong I learned a lot about Chinese customs. See also Language Note at MANNER Download 2.25 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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