Frequent mistakes

CUTE   

 

This adjective is only used for people or animals."Her boyfriend is cute."

TO SPEND ON      

 

We use the preposition "on" with this verb."He spends great deals of money on cds."

SUBECT+VERB+OBJECT+COMPLEMENTS    

 

"I like this book very much.""The waves were beating the rocks furiously."

This / that to refer to the past    

 

"This" refers to something near in place or time: This is my book.This Friday I'll be back.

This / that to refer to the past    

 

"That" refers to something far away in place or time: That is my book.That Friday I was back.

Use of contractions    

 

We do not use contractions in formal texts like formal letters, essays, reports, etc. 

Other/another    

 

 

"People" is always plural

People usually go to the beach in summer. 

 

Plural / singular

Be careful with the use of singular or plural with verbs, determiners, nouns, adjectives, etc. 

In / into

"In" means "inside": It's in the box. 

"Into" means "in" with a sense of direction: "He got into the room."

Good things

• Less mistakes• Good organisation in paragraphs

• Introduction/body/conclusion• Use of linking words