Common mistake 1

Don’t say

I changed the train in Madrid.

Say

I changed trains in Madrid.

Common mistake 2

Don’t say

This plant is growing up.

Say

This plant is growing.

Common mistake 3

Don’t say

I paid the meal.

Say

I paid for the meal.

Common mistake 4

Don’t say

I have a toast for breakfast.

Say

I have toast for breakfast. (uncountable)

Common mistake 5

 

Don’t say

He stole a bank.

Say

He robbed a bank.

(what he stole is the money)

Common mistake 6

Don’t say

Paul is an excellent cooker.

Say

Paul is an excellent cook.

Common mistake 7

 

Don’t say

The kids are in the bed at the moment.

Say

The kids are in bed at the moment.

Common mistake 8

Don’t say

He cuts his hair once a month.

(unless he does it himself)

Say

He has his hair cut once a month.

(the hairdresser does it)

Common mistake 9

Don’t say

He is making a picture.

Say

He is taking a picture.

Common mistake 10

Don’t say

That red dress matches her.

(it matches her shoes, though)

Say

That red dress suits her.

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So now, it’s your turn to write this down in your notebook, together with your own examples to make sure that you never make these mistakes. 

And remember, mistakes are a part of the process of learning so, don’t let them bring you down. If you are interested in learning about more common mistakes, here is a book that can help: 

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