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Common Mistakes – Class Notes – Valentina L.

Common Grammar Errors

Mistake Correction Comment


Two language Two languages Noun needs plural form.
It’s two kind of experience Two kinds of experiences Plural + plural noun.
Customer service have been Customer service has "Customer service" is uncountable, so
improved improved use singular verb.
A job that challenge you A job that challenges you Third-person ‘s’ is missing.
It keeps me entertainment It keeps me entertained Use the adjective form.
I communicate clear I communicate clearly Adverb needed to modify verb.
Use present continuous for current,
Nowadays I work I’m working
ongoing activities.
Is really interesting It’s very interesting Missing subject and formal intensifier.
You have to understand all of "All" isn't used with singular uncountable
...every aspect
aspects nouns.
We can avoid to make We can avoid making "Avoid" is followed by gerunds.

Vocabulary Refinement

Mistake Correction Comment


Plataform Platform Spelling.
Detiny Destination Wrong word form.
Restringent Stringent / Restrictive Use the correct English adjective.
Criptomoneda Cryptocurrency Avoid Spanglish — use the proper English term.
Juegos de mesa Board games Use standard English equivalents.
Empleados Employees False friend — avoid switching languages.

Cohesion and Clarity


Mistake Correction Comment
All streets Every street "Every" is clearer for singular countable nouns.
All the path was “Path” may be too vague. “Lanes” is clearer if
All lanes were blocked
blocked referring to roads.
On their wallet In their wallet Preposition error.
Throughout these Through these
Use correct noun and preposition.
influence influencers
To stand up before a To stand before a
“Stand up” is redundant.
judge judge
I am in peace I am at peace Fixed expression.

Style & Fluency Boosters

Phrase Improved Alternative Why it’s better


It’s something I really like It’s something I’m quite fond of More natural and precise.
It was a really good thing It was extremely positive Avoid vague expressions.
Really good paid Very well paid Use collocations.
They like a lot football They like football a lot Word order is more natural.
Opening your mind Broadening your mind More idiomatic.

General Recommendations

 Connectors: Keep working on adding a wider range of cohesive devices. Use expressions
like on the other hand, in contrast, to some extent, it could be argued that...
 Opinions: Practice structuring opinions with phrases like Personally speaking, From my
perspective, I’m inclined to believe...
 Consistency: Try to avoid switching between Spanish and English mid-sentence (e.g.,
empleados, criptomoneda).
 Self-correction: Focus on editing for subject-verb agreement and prepositions — these are
recurring issues.

Exercise 1: Gap Fill – Grammar & Prepositions


Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word or correct preposition.

1. I found the trip extremely __________ (positive / positively).


2. They always keep a photo of their children __________ their wallet.
3. The road was blocked, so all the __________ (lane) were closed.
4. She wants a job that really __________ (challenge) her.
5. I’m working in a law firm __________ (nowadays / these days).
6. Customer service __________ (has/have) improved significantly.
7. You have to understand __________ (every/all) aspect of the process.
8. We can avoid __________ (make) the same mistake twice.

Exercise 2: Sentence Correction

Correct the mistakes in these sentences.

1. It keeps me entertainment.
→ _________________________________________
2. It’s two kind of experience.
→ _________________________________________
3. Throughout these influence, many people changed their habits.
→ _________________________________________
4. I communicate clear when I speak English.
→ _________________________________________
5. Is really interesting to see how companies evolve.
→ _________________________________________
6. I am in peace after finishing the project.
→ _________________________________________
7. She is fond to board games.
→ _________________________________________

Exercise 3: Sentence Completion – Vocabulary & Style

Complete the sentences using natural, idiomatic English.

1. I’m quite __________ of playing strategy games at the weekend.


2. It was __________ positive experience for me.
3. They like football __________.
4. I think cryptocurrency is becoming more popular because it allows people to avoid
__________ mistakes.
5. To stand __________ a judge must be a nerve-racking experience.
6. Studying abroad is a great way of __________ your mind.
7. The new __________ made the company rules more stringent.
8. Many young people prefer using __________ instead of cash.

Exercise 1: Gap Fill – Grammar & Prepositions


1. I found the trip extremely positive.
2. They always keep a photo of their children in their wallet.
3. The road was blocked, so all the lanes were closed.
4. She wants a job that really challenges her.
5. I’m working in a law firm these days.
6. Customer service has improved significantly.
7. You have to understand every aspect of the process.
8. We can avoid making the same mistake twice.

Exercise 2: Sentence Correction

1. It keeps me entertained.
2. It’s two kinds of experiences.
3. Through these influencers, many people changed their habits.
4. I communicate clearly when I speak English.
5. It’s very interesting to see how companies evolve.
6. I am at peace after finishing the project.
7. She is fond of board games.

Exercise 3: Sentence Completion – Vocabulary & Style

1. I’m quite fond of playing strategy games at the weekend.


2. It was an extremely positive experience for me.
3. They like football a lot.
4. I think cryptocurrency is becoming more popular because it allows people to avoid making
mistakes.
5. To stand before a judge must be a nerve-racking experience.
6. Studying abroad is a great way of broadening your mind.
7. The new policy made the company rules more stringent.
8. Many young people prefer using cryptocurrency instead of cash.

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