Common Mistakes In English

Chinese Style		Come to here.
American Style		Come here.
Chinese Style		Common students in US don't wear a uniform.
American Style		The average students in US don't wear a uniform.
Chinese Style		Who cooked this salad ?
American Style		Who made this salad ?
Chinese Style		Different from me, she is proficient in English.
American Style		Unlike me, she is proficient in English.
Chinese Style		Little children are difficult to understand that.
American Style		It is difficult for children to understand that.
Chinese Style		Don't step on the grass.
American Style		Keep off the grass.
Chinese Style		I get my salary twice a month.
American Style		I get paid twice a month..
Chinese Style		Would you like a drink ?
American Style		Would you like something to drink ?
Chinese Style		Let me examine your pulse.
American Style		Let me feel your pulse.
Chinese Style		I have no exercise talent.
American Style		I am not athletic.
Chinese Style		Don't expect me too much.
American Style		Don't expect too much from (of ) me.
Chinese Style		I forget my hat in the house.
American Style		I left my hat in the house.
Chinese Style		Lend me some money, for instance 500 dollars, Lin
American Style		Lend me some money, say 500 dollars, Lin
Chinese Style		I have a free time.
American Style		I am free.
Chinese Style		The sun rises from the East.
American Style		The sun rises in the East.
Chinese Style		The thief got in from the window.
American Style		The thief got in through the window.

Chinese Style	Let's begin from page 10.
American Style	Let's begin at ( on ) page 10.
Chinese Style	Did you attend college ?
American Style	Did you go to college ?
Chinese Style	I wanted to go to Europe last summer, but it was too expensive so I gave up to go.
American Style	I wanted to go to Europe last summer, but it was too expensive so I gave up the idea.
Chinese Style	I am going back my home.
American Style	I am going home.
Chinese Style	His temperature went down.
American Style	His temperature came down.
Chinese Style	I like green color.
American Style	I like green.
Chinese Style	Today's newspapers has his articles on Taiwan.
American Style	Today's newspapers carries his articles on Taiwan.
Chinese Style	Give me money, if you have.
American Style	Give me money, if you have any.
Chinese Style	You'll have a cold if you sleep with your window open.
American Style	You'll catch a cold if you sleep with your window open.
Chinese Style	Somebody's knocking on the door. Go and see who he is.
American Style	Somebody's knocking on the door. Go and see who it is.
Chinese Style	The head office is in Taipei.
American Style	The main office is in Taipei.

Chinese Style		He cannot read and write.
American Style		He cannot read or write.
Chinese Style		Where is here.
American Style		Where are we.
Chinese Style		How heavy are you ?
American Style		How much do you weigh ?
Chinese Style		He was talking in a high voice.
American Style		He was talking loud.
Chinese Style		Most Westerners have high noses.
American Style		Most Westerners have long noses.
Chinese Style		Are you home tomorrow.
American Style		Are you at home tomorrow.
Chinese Style		How does she look like ?
American Style		What does she look like ?
Chinese Style		This is the way how I did it.
American Style		This is how I did it. or This is the way I did it.
Chinese Style		How do you think about Taiwan.
American Style		What do you think about Taiwan.
Chinese Style		How can I do ?
American Style		What can I do ?
Chinese Style		" How long have you been in Taiwan ?" " Six months " " How about Chinese food ?"
American Style		" How long have you been in Taiwan ? " " Six months " " Do you like Chinese food ?"
Chinese Style		I visited her ill mother in the hospital.
American Style		I visited her sick mother in the hospital.
Chinese Style		There is a limit in my patience.
American Style		There is a limit to my patience.
Chinese Style		Please wait inside the white line.
American Style		Please wait behind the white line.
Chinese Style		Is your house insured for fire ?
American Style		Is your house insured against fire ?
Chinese Style		I introduce Mr. Smith to you !
American Style		May I introduce Mr. Smith to you !
Chinese Style		She was first prize.
American Style		She took first prize.
Chinese Style		Do you have any automatic camera     ? Yes I have it .
American Style		Do you have any automatic camera     ? Yes, I have one.
Chinese Style		That was a traffic accident on my way here. It is why I was late.
American Style		That was a traffic accident on my way here. That is why I was late.
Chinese Style		She is wearing blue jeans pants.
American Style		She is wearing blue jeans.
Chinese Style		Keep the right.
American Style		Keep to the right.
Chinese Style		Last night I didn't keep my diary.
American Style		Last night I didn't write anything in my diary.
Chinese Style		The train was late about an hour.
American Style		The train was about an hour late.

Chinese Style	Leave your hand from the end of the wire.
American Style	Let go of the end of the wire.
Chinese Style	I was ten minutes late for the English lesson.
American Style	I was ten minutes late for the English class.
Chinese Style	How many Chinese letters do you know ?
American Style	How many Chinese characters do you know ?
Chinese Style	He is fighting for his life.
American Style	He is fighting for his bread.
Chinese Style	Why do you say like that.
American Style	Why do you say that.
Chinese Style	I have no house to live.
American Style	I have no house to live in.
Chinese Style	What a dirty face ! Look at the mirror.
American Style	What a dirty face ! Look in the mirror.
Chinese Style	He lost conciousness for a long time.
American Style	He was unconcious for a long time.
Chinese Style	He made a world record.
American Style	He set a world record.
Chinese Style	Her marriage was happy.
American Style	Her married life was happy.
Chinese Style	Maybe I think so.
American Style	I think so.
Chinese Style	The club's members are 55.
American Style	There are 55 members in the club.

Chinese Style		They didn't understand my mind.
American Style		They didn't understand what I was thinking.
Chinese Style		This is where you mistake.
American Style		This is where you are mistaken.
Chinese Style		I felt good mood.
American Style		I am in a good mood.
Chinese Style		Please allow me more two hours.
American Style		Please allow me two more hours.
Chinese Style		My watch doesn't move at all. I must get it checked up.
American Style		My watch isn't running, I must get it checked up.
Chinese Style		We moved house to Johor last month.
American Style		We moved to Johor last month.
Chinese Style		He is our common friend.
American Style		He is our mutual friend.
Chinese Style		It was my first time to go abroad.
American Style		It was the first time I had gone abroad.
Chinese Style		While walking along the street, I met my friend.
American Style		While walking along the street, I met a friend of mine.
Chinese Style		My this book cost me nearly 300 dollars.
American Style		This book of mine cost me nearly 300 dollars.
Chinese Style		My room is narrow.
American Style		My room is small.
Chinese Style		I'll visit my native place for the first time in ten years this summer.
American Style		I'll visit my birth place for the first time in ten years this summer.
Chinese Style		Here is a pair of nice shoes.
American Style		Here is a nice pair of shoes.
Chinese Style		Is this seat empty.
American Style		Is this seat taken.
Chinese Style		Don't be noisy.
American Style		Be quiet.
Chinese Style		It is not of only your business.
American Style		It is none of your business.
Chinese Style		I will do anything I can do for you.
American Style		I will do anything I can for you.
Chinese Style		This is the key of my room.
American Style		This is the key to my room.
Chinese Style		I am going to take a two-year course of English.
American Style		I am going to take a two-year course in English.
Chinese Style		He treated me very friendly.
American Style		He treated me in a friendly way.
Chinese Style		This is the largest department store of the world.
American Style		This is the largest department store in the world.
Chinese Style		It's a novel of three volumes.
American Style		It's a novel in three volumes.
Chinese Style		He is a student of Harvard University.
American Style		He is a student at Harvard University.
Chinese Style		Do you know the meaning of the word of bumpy ?
American Style		Do you know the meaning of the word bumpy ?
Chinese Style		He had a child of his former wife.
American Style		He had a child by his former wife.

Chinese Style	She married old.
American Style	She married late in life.
Chinese Style	I saw it on the newspapers.
American Style	I read ( saw ) it in the newspapers.
Chinese Style	He is a liar, and you are one too.
American Style	He is a liar, and you are too.
Chinese Style	Open page 20 of your books.
American Style	Open your books to page 20.
Chinese Style	Our Chinese students are diligent.
American Style	We Chinese students are diligent.
Chinese Style	Don't make the office out of order.
American Style	Don't leave the office in a mess.
Chinese Style	I like to paint this door to black.
American Style	I'd like to paint this door black.
Chinese Style	I have a Chinese pen friend.
American Style	I have a Chinese pen pal.
Chinese Style	Give me a phone.
American Style	Give me a phone call.
Chinese Style	Is there any place for me in the car.
American Style	Is there any room for me in the car.
Chinese Style	Let's play together.
American Style	Why don't you come over ?
Chinese Style	I was very pleasant today.
American Style	I had a very good time today.
Chinese Style	He got 87 points in chemistry.
American Style	He got an 87 in chemistry.
Chinese Style	Chang is a popular name in Taiwan.
American Style	Chang is a common name in Taiwan.
Chinese Style	I'm a public servant.
American Style	I work for the government.
Chinese Style	She is pure.
American Style	She is naive.
Chinese Style	I have a question to you.
American Style	I have a question to ask you.
Chinese Style	This book deserves to read several times.
American Style	This book deserves to be read several times.
Chinese Style	I like red tea.
American Style	I like black tea.
Chinese Style	History repeats.
American Style	History repeats itself.
Chinese Style	I make a rule of going to bed early and get up early.
American Style	I make a rule to keep early hours.
Chinese Style	I went to the sea.
American Style	I went to the beach.
Chinese Style	The door was shut when I returned home.
American Style	The door was closed when I returned home.
Chinese Style	Shall we sit in that sofa ?
American Style	Shall we sit on that sofa ?
Chinese Style	This steak is soft.

American Style

This steak is tender.

Chinese Style

His new book will be sold well.

American Style

His new book will sell well.

Chinese Style

There're a lot of sparrows stopping on the telephone lines.

American Style

There're a lot of sparrows sitting on the telephone lines.

Chinese Style

He hit me strongly.

American Style

He hit me hard.

Chinese Style

My pay cannot support my living.

American Style

My pay is not enough to live on.

Chinese Style

He wants to establish a sweet home.

American Style

He wants to establish a happy home.

Chinese Style

Why don't you take a driving license.

American Style

Why don't you get a driving license.

Chinese Style

Last year I went to Seattle. I liked there very much.

American Style

Last year I went to Seattle. I liked it very much.

Chinese Style

My mother likes to drink thick tea.

American Style

My mother likes her tea strong.

Chinese Style

I think it will not rain tomorrow.

American Style

I don't think it will rain tomorrow.

Chinese Style

Is your camera this kind ?

American Style

Is your camera like this ?

Chinese Style

His house was struck by thunder last night.

American Style

His house was struck by lightning last night.

Chinese Style

My grandmother lived to eighty-five.

American Style

My grandmother lived to be eighty-five.

Chinese Style

I have a lot of work to be done.

American Style

I have a lot of work to do.

Chinese Style

To drink too much is bad for one's health.

American Style

Drinking too much is bad for one's health.

Chinese Style

Today is hot.

American Style

It's hot today.

Chinese Style

My father will be home today afternoon.

American Style

My father will be home this afternoon.

Chinese Style

What is the total sum ?

American Style

How much does it come to ?

Chinese Style

We changed our train at Woodland.

American Style

We changed trains at Woodland.

Chinese Style

I traveled to Europe.

American Style

I made a trip to Europe.

Chinese Style

I very like swimming.

American Style

I like swimming very much.

Chinese Style

Wait for your turn, please.

American Style

Wait your turn, please.

Chinese Style

What time is your watch.

American Style

What time is it by your watch.

Chinese Style

I don't know what did he say.

American Style

I don't know what he said.

Chinese Style	What do you feel now ?
American Style	How do you feel now ?
Chinese Style	What season do you like best ?
American Style	Which season do you like best ?
Chinese Style	Welcome you to Taiwan.
American Style	Welcome to Taiwan.
Chinese Style	Where is the capital of Australia.
American Style	What is the capital of Australia.
Chinese Style	He has a wide shoulders.
American Style	He has a broad shoulders.
Chinese Style	We enjoyed the cool wind.
American Style	We enjoyed the cool breeze.
Chinese Style	I bought this book with 50 dollars.
American Style	I bought this book for 50 dollars.
Chinese Style	He played all yesterday without working.
American Style	He played all yesterday instead of working.
Chinese Style	Don't work too hard. Yes, I won't
American Style	Don't work too hard. All right, I won't
Chinese Style	What will you do over the weekend ? I will play tennis with Tom on Sunday.
American Style	What are you going to do over the weekend ? I am going toplay tennis with Tom on Sunday.

Chinese Style	My father bought me a black small leather wallet yesterday.
American Style	My father bought me a small black leather wallet yesterday.
Chinese Style	Most of the time, it is difficult for Sam in finishing his work on time.
American Style	Most of the time, it is difficult for Sam to finish his work on time.
Chinese Style	These thugs are quite capable to do really hasty things.
American Style	These thugs are quite capable of doing really hasty things.
Chinese Style	I very enjoyed it.
American Style	I really enjoyed it.
Chinese Style	If you determine to make the grade in the entrance examination, you must work extra hard.
American Style	If you are determined to make the grade in the entrance examination, you must work extra hard.
Chinese Style	Please handle this gold watch carefully. It worths more than five thousand dollars.
American Style	Please handle this gold watch carefully. It is worth more than five thousand dollars.
Chinese Style	I ran into Maria yesterday morning. She looked healthily.
American Style	I ran into Maria yesterday morning. She looked healthy.
Chinese Style	I am the only son in the family. I have not brothers.
American Style	I am the only son in the family. I have no brothers.
Chinese Style	My borther has been busy in preparing for his final examination.
American Style	My brother has been busy preparing for his final examination.
Chinese Style	As the citizens of Hong Kong, we are necessary to help the police in their fight against crime.
American Style	As the citizens of Hong Kong, it is necessary for us to help the     police in their fight against crime.
Chinese Style	The children were very dangerous as the knife-wielding madman was running amok in the kindergarten.
American Style	The children were in great danger as the knife-wielding madman was running amok in the kindergarten.

Chinese Style	Mr. Teow arrived at the office lately this morning.
American Style	Mr. Teow arrived at the office late this morning.
Chinese Style	Joseph did not go to the concert last week, I did not go too.
American Style	Joseph did not go to the concert last week, I did not go either.
Chinese Style	We have been waiting for half an hour. She has still not come.
American Style	We have been waiting for half an hour. She has not come yet.
Chinese Style	The hinges of the door had rusted. We had to push hardly to open it.
American Style	The hinges of the door had rusted. We had to push hard to open it.
Chinese Style	The sea was very rough that the ferry service had to be suspended.
American Style	The sea was so rough that the ferry service had to be suspended.
Chinese Style	It is unkind of him to ask a little child to do such many things in a day.
American Style	It is unkind of him to ask a little child to do so many things in a day.
Chinese Style	The three women quarrelled for more than an hour angrilyoutside the boutique.
American Style	The three women quarrelled angrily for more than an hour outside the boutique.
Chinese Style	You should describe what has happened detailly.
American Style	You should describe what has happened in detail.
Chinese Style	I received a letter from my sister two days before.
American Style	I received a letter from my sister two days ago.
Chinese Style	The driver, as well as four passengers, were injured in the head-on collision.
American Style	The driver, as well as four passengers, was injured in the head-on collision.

Chinese Style	More than one convict were sentenced to death.
American Style	More than one convict was sentenced to death.
Chinese Style	One of my students have sent me a birthday card.
American Style	One of my students has sent me a birthday card.
Chinese Style	Sophie is one of the most intelligent students that has ever existed in our school.
American Style	Sophie is one of the most intelligent students that have ever existed in our school.
Chinese Style	Reading detective stories are my favorite passtime.
American Style	Reading detective stories is my favorite passtime.
Chinese Style	" Snow White and the seven Dwarfs " are a very popular fairy tale.
American Style	" Snow White and the seven Dwarfs " is a very popular fairy tale.
Chinese Style	Five hundred miles are a long distance.
American Style	Five hundred miles is a long distance.
Chinese Style	Either you or he are the one who stole the watch.
American Style	Either you or he is the one who stole the watch.
Chinese Style	The quality of these products is more superior than that of the others.
American Style	The quality of these products is superior to that of the others.
Chinese Style	The living standard in Japan is higher than Korea.
American Style	The living standard in Japan is higher than that in Korea.
Chinese Style	My younger brother is taller than me.
American Style	My younger brother is taller than I.
Chinese Style	Which of the two girls is the most intelligent.
American Style	Which of the two girls is more intelligent.

Chinese Style	The patient felt much better in the morning than afternoon.
American Style	The patient felt much better in the morning than in the afternoon.
Chinese Style	What we need is the most perfect plan.
American Style	What we need is a most perfect plan.
Chinese Style	Which of these two shirts do you prefer more.
American Style	Which of these two shirts do you prefer.
Chinese Style	No sooner had I arrived home when it began to rain.
American Style	No sooner had I arrived home than it began to rain.
Chinese Style	Mike found it more easier to work out a mathematical problem than to write a poem.
American Style	Mike found it easier to work out a mathematical problem than to write a poem.
Chinese Style	Charles loves Angel more than Simpson.
American Style	Charles loves Angel more than Simpson does.
Chinese Style	I saw where my mistakes lay and how to make up for them.
American Style	I saw where my mistakes lay and how I could make up for them.
Chinese Style	My archrival, Frankie, he scored very high marks in the last test..
American Style	Frankie, my archrival, scored very high marks in the last test.
Chinese Style	I felt very difficult to deal with this physics problem.
American Style	I found it very difficult to deal with this physics problem.
Chinese Style	The general meeting is scheduled to be held this afternoon at three.
American Style	The general meeting is scheduled to be held at three this afternoon.
Chinese Style	She ran into her boyfriend yesterday morning in Fair Avenue..
American Style	She ran into her boyfriend in Fair Avenue yesterday morning.

Chinese Style	Having not finished her housework, Mrs. Smith could not go window-shopping with her friends.
American Style	Not having finished her housework, Mrs. Smith could not go window-shopping with her friends.
Chinese Style	All the students are in interested in joining the club.
American Style	No student is interested in joining the club.
Chinese Style	I do not understand what is he talking about.
American Style	I do not understand what he is talking about.
Chinese Style	There were three thousands of spectators watching the  final match.
American Style	There were three thousand spectators watching the   final match.
Chinese Style	I've got many homeworks to do.
American Style	I've got a lot of homework to do.
Chinese Style	I went shopping at CauseWay Bay yesterday and bought a trousers.
American Style	I went shopping at CauseWay Bay yesterday and bought a pair of trousers.
Chinese Style	There are more than four million peoples in Singapore..
American Style	There are more than four million people in Singapore.
Chinese Style	I feel boring.
American Style	I feel bored.
Chinese Style	Would you give me some advices before I go to the interview.
American Style	Would you give me some advice before I go to the interview.
Chinese Style	We went fishing last Saturday and John got five fishes.
American Style	We went fishing last Saturday and John got five fish.
Chinese Style	Typhoon Andrew has caused widespread damages to the crops.
American Style	Typhoon Andrew has caused widespread damage to the crops.

Chinese Style	Congratulation ! You have passed the driving test at  long last.
American Style	Congratulations ! You have passed the driving test at  long last.
Chinese Style	I am afraid that this is the dirty mean to gain success.
American Style	I am afraid that this is the dirty means to gain success.
Chinese Style	Chinese are more conservative than English.
American Style	The Chinese are more conservative than the English.
Chinese Style	Cow is a useful animal.
American Style	The cow is a useful animal.
Chinese Style	I have got headache.
American Style	I have got a headache.
Chinese Style	Comparing with that in Singapore, the living standard in Hong Kong is very high.
American Style	Compared with that in Singapore, the living standard in Hong Kong is very high.
Chinese Style	Finishing his homework, Walters went to the football pitch with his friends.
American Style	After finishing his homework, Walters went to the football pitch with his friends.
Chinese Style	Sophia felt embarassing when I asked her how old she was.
American Style	Sophia felt embarassed when I asked her how old she was.
Chinese Style	It is more hygenic to drink boiling water.
American Style	It is more hygenic to drink boiled water.
Chinese Style	I have cut my hair at the barber's once a month.
American Style	I have my hair cut at he barber's once a month.
Chinese Style	I am sorry to have kept you waited.
American Style	I am sorry to have kept you waiting.

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.