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Common Mistakes in ENGLISH

Common Mistakes in ENGLISH. Teacher : Silvino Sieben. 3ª Série EM. Remind Remember. She remembered his name. We remember that it’s Jane’s birthday. Remind him about the homework. Don’t forget to remind the teacher about the test. Earn money Get money Win money.

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Common Mistakes in ENGLISH

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  1. Common Mistakes in ENGLISH Teacher: Silvino Sieben 3ª Série EM

  2. Remind Remember

  3. She remembered his name. • We remember that it’s Jane’s birthday. • Remind him about the homework. • Don’t forget to remind the teacher about the test.

  4. Earn money Get money Win money

  5. She works every day to earn her money. • He won the money in that spelling contest. • Jon got money from his mother.

  6. Too Also Either

  7. A: I like blue. • B: I like blue, too./I also like blue. • A: I don’t like suspense movies. • B: I don’t like them either.

  8. theirtherethey’re

  9. their • Shows ownership. • Since it was their puppy, they had to pay the leash law ticket. • They couldn’t believe what their eyes were seeing.

  10. there • Shows direction. In or at that place . Into or to that place. • Put the papers over there in the basket. • She is there now. • We went there last year.

  11. they’re • A contraction meaning “they are.” • They’re the cutest couple. • He said that they’re so mean to him.

  12. Wear Use

  13. She’s wearing emerald earrings. • He wears suit and tie to work. • Tina wears lipstick to go to parties. • I use the computer at work. • She is using his comb. • We need to use language properly.

  14. thanthen

  15. than • A comparison • She is taller than I am. • He is smarter than his best friend.

  16. then • At that time, or immediately afterward (like next). • Prices were lower then. • Then, she jumped out of the car.

  17. Than, then • I want more candy ____ him. • I went to the store, ____ I went home. • Just ____ the phone rang. • She was funnier ____ her brother.

  18. it’sits

  19. It’s • A contraction for “it is” • It’s about five minutes until class is over. • I will give you your grades when it’s convenient.

  20. its • Shows possession. Can be used to replace a person or an animal. • My dog has a collar; its collar is blue. • The book is great. Its main character is funny.

  21. It’s, its • ___ no secret that Miss Perkins is cool. • I left it, _____ in her classroom. • The pencil fell from ____ place on my desk.

  22. bybuybye

  23. by • Location, to and beyond the vicinity of. • She is standing by the door. • Don’t let the school year just pass you by.

  24. buy • To purchase. • Will you buy me that candy please? • Don’t forget to buy kleenex for class!

  25. bye • Farewell, indicates a greeting when leaving. - Say bye to Linda for me. - Bye, teacher! See you tomorrow.

  26. By, buy, bye • She is standing ___ the tree waiting for him. • She had to ___ gifts for her whole class. • She had to say ___ and leave.

  27. choosechose

  28. choose • To pick something in present tense. • Today I will choose my favorite student for an award! • Choose your friends carefully!

  29. chose • To pick something in past tense. • Yesterday, I chose a necklace for my mom. • He chose not to follow the rules, so he got in trouble.

  30. choose, chose • She ____ him as her boyfriend. • She had to ___ valentines for her whole class. • ____ which one you like better.

  31. passedpast

  32. passed • To walk by • not to fail. • You passed the test with an A! • He passed by me in the hallway.

  33. past • Before the current time. • Forget about your mistakes; they are in the past. • In the past, the TAKS test was easier.

  34. passed, past • She ____ him a note. • She ____ her TAKS test. • Yesterday is the ____.

  35. GoodWell

  36. well • Satisfactory in quality, quantity, or degree. • It’s an adverb • You did well on your test! • How is my wife? She is doing very well.

  37. good • morally excellent; virtuous; satisfactory in quality, quantity, or degree. • It’s an adjective. • The food was good. • Have a good day!

  38. Good, well • The game went ____. • That dinner you cooked was so ____. • My day is going pretty ____.

  39. No Not

  40. No Adverb • She had no time to visit him. • There’s no food in the fridge. Prohibition signs • No parking. Short answers • No, I don’t.

  41. Not • Used with verbs and auxiliaries You must not leave. They do not (don’t) know her. Thom did not (didn’t) come. She will not (won’t) study tonight. I’m not a doctor.

  42. No/Not • She did ____ know his secret. • We have ____ tomatoes. • ____ swimming in this are. • They should ____ go there.

  43. As long as since

  44. As long as • Conditional conjunction She won’t go to the party, as long as you take her. I’ll stay as long as you need me.

  45. Since • Time conjunction • We’ve been friends since 1998. • Tina has been a model since she was 11.

  46. Between Among

  47. The boy is between the two houses. • That green apple is among the red apples.

  48. Thank you!!

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