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- He has left painting. (wrong)
- He has given up painting. (correct)
- Explanation : It is wrong to use the verb 'to leave' in the sense of 'giving up' something. 'Leave off' may be used, however.
- Leave my arm, please. (wrong)
- Let go my arm, please. (correct)
- Explanation : The verb 'leave' cannot be used in sense of 'giving up one's hold'.
- He asked me where was I going. (wrong)
- He asked me where I was going. (correct)
- Explanation : Once a statement is made in the reported speech ('he asked where...'), it is wrong to retain the question form ('where was I going ?').
- I should feel happy if you will come to tea tomorrow. (wrong)
- I should feel happy if you would come to tea tomorrow. (correct)
- Explanation : Verbs in both these clauses should agree with each other, e.g., should, would, not should, will. Even if the first sentence is permissible, it is still a less polite form of saying the same thing.
- I should like to forward myself as a candidate for this post. (wrong)
- I should like to offer myself as a candidate for this post. (correct)
- Explanation : Forward means to send on or 'to dispatch' an object. How can, therefore, one 'forward' oneself ?
- Hundreds of people died by the earthquake. (wrong)
- Hundreds of people were killed by the earthquake. (correct)
- Explanation : We 'die' of natural causes ('illness', 'heart failure', etc.), but in the case of unexpected calamities ('fire', 'war' etc.) we must use theverb 'kill'.
- Will you kindly open this knot ? (wrong)
- Will you kindly untie this knot ? (correct)
- Explanation : A very common error. One 'opens' a door of a window, but not a 'knot'.
- I have to give another examination next year. (wrong)
- I have to take another examination next year. (correct)
- Explanation : An examiner gives an examination or a test, a candidate takes an examination or a test.
- Where have you kept the pencil I gave you a few minutes ago ? (wrong)
- Where have you put (placed) the pencil I gave you a few minutes ago ?
- Explanation : The verb 'to keep' implies a certain duration, e.g., 'He always keeps his diaries under lock and key'. But 'putting' something implies 'placing' it temperarily somewhere.
- Better revise this essay. (wrong)
- You had better revise this essay. (correct)
- Explanation : The correct structural pattern is 'You had better do this first', 'You had better sleep now', etc.
- Don't hold this dirty insect in your hand; throw it. (wrong)
- Don't hold this dirty insect in your hand; throw it away. (correct)
- Explanation : 'To throw something away' is the correct (and complete) expression. 'To throw' means 'to throw a ball, etc. 'To throw something away' means 'to throw it aside'.
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