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on September 02, 2018

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Common Errors - Using the wrong preposition

Using the wrong preposition Using the wrong preposition Mistakes are often made by using the wrong preposition after certain words. The following list includes the words which most often give trouble: Misused forms 1 Absorbed (- very much interested) in, not at. Don't say: The man was absorbed at his work. Say: The man was absorbed in his work. 2 Accuse of, not for. Don't say: She accused the man for stealing. Say: She accused the man of stealing. 3 Accustomed to, not with. Don't say: I'm accustomed with hot weather. Say: I'm accustomed to hot weather. Note: : Also used to: He is used to the heat. 4 Afraid of, not from. Don't say: Laura is afraid from the dog. Say: Laura is afraid of the dog. 5 Aim at, not on or against. Don't say: She aimed on {or against) the target. Say: She aimed at the target, Note: Use the preposition at to denote direction, throw at, shout at, fire at, shoot at. Shoot (without the

The Sun and the North Wind

The Sun and the North Wind Learn English through Story The Sun and the North Wind were talking to each other in the sky. The North Wind was saying that he was better than everyone else. The Sun listened as the North Wind talked with enthusiasm about how powerful he was and how he could push something from one continent to another with one breathe. He said, “I am the strongest thing in the sky.” “Really?” asked the Sun. “How do you know that you are more powerful than the stars, or the rain, or even me?” The North Wind laughed with disrespect . He yelled, “You? That’s a joke!” This hurt the Sun. He was usually timid and did not want to cause conflict. Today he decided that he should teach the North Wind a lesson. In the meantime, a man began walking along the avenue down on Earth. When the Sun looked down on the terrain below, he saw the man. He pointed down to the Earth and said, “Do you see that man walking below? I bet I can get his jacket off of him. Ca

The Magic Computer

I had a difficult geography project to finish by the end of the semester. My teacher wanted it to be typewritten, so I went to the school computer room. But when I got there, all the computers were turned off. Apparently there was a recent problem, and technicians were fixing it. I knew of some private study rooms downstairs. They were small and dark, and the computers were very old, but I had no choice. At least the computers were operating correctly. I typed and highlighted the assignment’s title: “Evaluate the Government’s Response to Global Warming.” But I didn’t know what to write in my essay. Finally I decided to find a book to help me. I went to the library, checked the book indexes and eventually found a useful book. Then I returned to the computer. When I looked at the screen, I saw something so weird that I nearly fainted! The essay was complete! Had somebody in cyberspace written it? I didn’t know, but I was very happy. I printed it out and handed it in. I got an “

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