Common Mistakes 21 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)


Chinese Style        There is a stranger stand at the door.
American Style        There is a stranger standing at the door.
       
Chinese Style        The robbers run into goldsmith's shop, shouted, " This is a robbery ".
American Style        The robbers run into goldsmith's shop, shouting, " This is a robbery ".
       
Chinese Style        Anybody is found picking the flowers will be prosecuted.
American Style        Anybody who is found picking the flowers will be prosecuted.
       
Chinese Style        Being no other business, the chairman declared the meeting closed.
American Style        There being no other business, the chairman declared the meeting closed.
       
Chinese Style        Laura has spent half a day to revise his lessons.
American Style        Laura has spent half a day revising his lessons.

Chinese Style        Finally, Ricky succeeded to enter the University.
American Style        Finally, Ricky succeeded in entering the University.
       
Chinese Style        I am used to watch television with the light on.
American Style        I am used to watching television with the light on.
       
Chinese Style        After dinner, my mother suggested to go for a walk.
American Style        After dinner, my mother suggested going for a walk.
       
Chinese Style        The government is considering the possibility to build a new airport on Lantau island.
American Style        The government is considering the possibility of building a new airport on Lantau island.
       
Chinese Style        Would you mind to pass me the salt, please ?
American Style        Would you mind to passing me the salt, please ?

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