Language Clinic

Week 6
Common errors in
English
Don’tsay: There are
so much people there.

Say:There are so many

people there.
Don’tSay: Every man
must do their duty.

Say:Every man must do

his duty.
Don’tSay: How much is
the temperature?

Say:
What is the
temperature?
Don’tSay: I have a good
news for you.

Say: I have good news

for you.
Don’t Say: It was tough
decision to make.

Say:It was a tough

decision to make.
Don’t Say: The clock has
struck seven hours.

Say:The clock has

struck seven.
Don’t Say: His friends
sided him.

Say:His friends sided

with him.
Don’t Say: Being discouraged he decided
not to discuss the issue again.

Say: Being discouraged, he decided not

to discuss the issue again.

Note: Comma is always used to separate

the phrase ‘Being discouraged’ from the
other part of the sentence.
Don’t Say: Don’t step
in the grass.

Say: Keep off the

grass.
Thank you.