Avoiding Common English Mistakes
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Which word uses the 'uh' sound, as in 'other', for two 'o' letters?

  • London (correct)
  • Money
  • Government
  • Another

In the phrase 'none of', how is 'of' pronounced?

  • With a silent 'f'
  • With a short 'u' sound, like in 'sun' (correct)
  • With a long 'o' sound, like in 'go'
  • With a distinct 'ov' sound

Which of these words does NOT use the 'uh' sound?

  • Done
  • Honey
  • Come
  • Monday (correct)

When the word 'to' is unstressed, as in 'going to', how is it pronounced?

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What does 'done' imply when someone is speaking about finishing a plate?

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Which word's pronunciation features a silent 'n'?

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What does 'another' mean in the context provided?

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In 'I'm going to go to London', which word do you hear the 'uh' sound when spoken quickly?

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What is the meaning of the word 'None' as used in the context?

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Which word, when spoken quickly, has two 'uh' sounds in the same word?

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Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the phrase 'it never happened' within a complete sentence?

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What is the correct way to refer to a location when asking for comments according to the text?

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Which of these is the correct way to phrase someone's preference between two options?

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What is the correct pronunciation of 'volume', according to the recording?

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Which of the following demonstrates the correct pronunciation of 'common'?

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When the letter 'o' in English is pronounced with a short 'u' sound, which of the following words is an example?

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What sound is consistently demonstrated to match the pronunciation of the words 'up', 'cup', and 'cut'?

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A 'ton' is equal to what?

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In the examples, what is the demonstrated correct pronunciation of the 'o' in the words 'brother' and 'mother'?

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What is the numerical value that makes up one 'dozen'?

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Which of the examples demonstrates the correct way to say 'a dozen eggs?'

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When giving examples, which colour is stated to be the hair colour of the brother?

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If someone says they have 'a ton of work to do', this expression means that they have what?

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According to the information provided, how is the word 'communication' pronounced?

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Which word shares its pronunciation with the word 'sun' (the star)?

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Which of the following is the correct way to respond to 'What's up?' in an informal setting?

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When someone says 'not so great,' what are they usually expressing?

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Which of the following is the correct way to say that someone has been experiencing difficulties?

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What does the phrase 'it could be better' usually indicate?

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When is it appropriate to use the phrase 'it couldn't be better'?

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What is the main issue with saying 'a phrase that I really like sounds like I should get going'?

<p>It should use 'is' instead of 'sounds like'. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'I should get going' mean?

<p>I need to leave now. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the grammatical error when saying 'lecture note quizzes'?

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Which sentence is grammatically correct?

<p>Sharing your thoughts and feelings is key to connecting with others. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is 'exercise important for staying healthy' grammatically incorrect?

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When someone responds 'Could be better' to the question 'How's life treating you?', what is this showing?

<p>That things are not so good for them. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly explains what happens when someone says 'I should get going'?

<p>They are informing you that they need to go. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the phrase 'lecture note' incorrect?

<p>Because it isn't a plural noun. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate way to use the phrase 'exercise is important' in a sentence?

<p>Exercise is important for staying healthy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'can't complain' imply when it used as a response?

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Flashcards

It never happened.

To use a subject when including "never happened" in a sentence.

Would you rather...

To use the correct pronunciation of "rather" which is pronounced with the "ass" sound.

Volume

To pronounce the word "volume" correctly with the "v" sound.

Common

To pronounce the word "common" correctly with the "common" sound.

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Sun

The sun in the sky.

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Son

A son is a male child.

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Ton

A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds.

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A ton of...

To have a large amount, like a ton (weight).

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Brother

To have a male sibling.

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Mother

To have a female parent.

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Dozen

A group of twelve.

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Bought a dozen...

To buy a dozen of something (eggs, roses, etc.).

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Come

A word used to indicate coming or arrival. It sounds like "uh" and is spelled with an "O".

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London

Refers to a specific place in England. It sounds like "uh".

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Month

Means "a period of 30 days". It sounds like "uh".

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Government

Refers to the group of people who govern a country. It sounds like "uh" and the "N" is silent.

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Gonna

Used to indicate that someone is going to do something. It sounds like "uh" twice.

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What's up?

An informal greeting used in casual situations. It's best to avoid using this greeting with someone of a higher social status.

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Not much

"Not much" is a common response to "What's up."

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Not much, and what about you?

A short and simple reply that acknowledges the other person's question and keeps the conversation going.

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Not so great

To express that you are having difficulties or feeling unwell.

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Could be better

It is a common way to express a general disappointment when things are not as good as they could be.

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Couldn't be better

A common response to "How's life treating you?" meaning things are very good.

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I should get going

A phrase used to indicate departure and it's usually said with a goodbye.

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Notes

The plural of note.

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Sharing your thoughts and feelings

The act of sharing your thoughts and feelings.

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I totally agree

A common phrase to express strong agreement.

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I feel the same way

A way to indicate agreement, expressing that you also feel the same way.

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Exercise is important for staying healthy

A common phrase to acknowledge that something is important.

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I feel you

A strong agreement using a short phrase. Similar to I totally agree, but more informal.

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I get you

A common and informal way to emphasize understanding someone's point of view.

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Right on

A casual way to express agreement and show that you understand someone.

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Study Notes

Avoiding Common English Mistakes

  • Informal Greetings: Instead of "How are you?", use "What's up?". "Not much" is informal; "not much and what about you" is better. Avoid "no much you".
  • Expressing Difficulty: "Not so great" means experiencing difficulties, not feeling unwell. Do not say "they've experiencing", instead say "they are experiencing' or "they're experiencing". You can also say "they've been experiencing".
  • Expressing Improvement: "Could be better" means something is not as good as it could be, reflecting a wish for improvement. Avoid combining "could be better" with "can't complain" as these are conflicting sentiments (use "couldn't be better" instead).
  • Goodbye Phrases: "I should get going" means "I have to go". Avoid saying "sounds like" when describing a phrase.
  • Phrases & Nouns: Use "lecture notes", "quizzes" and "listening exercises". These are countable nouns and require the plural 's'.
  • Sharing Thoughts & Feelings: "Sharing your thoughts and feelings" is a correct phrase to use; avoid the mistake of using the present participle of the verb share with 'is'.
  • Importance of Exercise: "Exercise is important for staying healthy" is grammatically correct. Do not omit the verb "is".
  • Expected Help: In a complete sentence, use "and it never happened"; do not use "and never happened" by itself.

Pronunciation of Words with "O"

  • Pronunciation of "sun" (noun): Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("sun").
  • Pronunciation of "son" (noun): Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("son").
  • Pronunciation of "ton": Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("ton").
  • Pronunciation of "brother" and "mother": Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("brother", "mother").
  • Pronunciation of "dozen": Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("dozen").
  • Pronunciation of "other": Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("other").
  • Pronunciation of "another": Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("another").
  • Pronunciation of "come": Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("come").
  • Pronunciation of "Monday": "Monday"; the "o" is not pronounced.
  • Pronunciation of "done": Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("done").
  • Pronunciation of "some": Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("some").
  • Pronunciation of "money": Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("money").
  • Pronunciation of "honey": Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("honey").
  • Pronunciation of "London" and "month": Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("London", "month").
  • Pronunciation of "gonna": Pronounced with a short sound (guh-nuh); used for "going to".
  • Pronunciation of "none": Pronounced "nun" with a short "uh" sound .
  • Pronunciation of "government": Pronounced with the "uh" sound. The "n" is silent.

Word Usage

  • "Volume": Pronounce as "volume" (not "volume").
  • "Common": Pronounce as "common" (not "common").
  • "Had enough": Use in response to the question for wanting another something
  • "Of": The preposition "of" is always pronounced with a short "uh" sound when it is in front of "none of".
  • "Dozen": A dozen is 12, not one dozen of eggs or roses.

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This quiz focuses on common English mistakes and provides tips for more effective communication. Learn how to replace informal phrases with more appropriate expressions and improve your overall English usage. Test your knowledge and skills with examples that highlight best practices.

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