You'll arrive to London at two in the morning.
You'll arrive in London at two in the morning.
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When the train arrived at Munich, he was still asleep.
When the train arrived in Munich, he was still asleep.
arrive l arrival in a country, city etc: 'I'll be arriving in Hong Kong in time
for Chinese New Year.'

1 was treated as if an old friend
I was treated as if I waslwere an old friend.
I was treated like an old friend.
Do not use a noun phrase immediately after as if and as though: 'She
looked at me as iflthough she'd never seen me before.' 'He walked with
difficulty, as iflthough (he were) in pain.' See also WAS

Each week he wrote her three letters, as well as telephoned her.
Each week he wrote her three letters, as well as telephoning
her.
as well as + v-ing: 'Did you realize that, as well as being a dress
designer, she manages a chain of health food shops?'

A lot of athletic reporters write for the magazine.
A lot of athletics reporters write for the magazine.
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The race was organized by the National Athletic Association.
The race was organized by the National Athletics
Association.
athletic = physically strong and good at running, jumping, etc: 'I've never
been very athletic.'
athletics = sports such as running, jumping, and throwing the javelin:
'I've never been very good at athletics.'
The noun athletics (WITH -s) is often used in front of another noun:
'He's been selected for the athletics team.'

He put his hand over my mouth to avoid me to scream.
He put his hand over my mouth to prevent me from
screaming.

These new measures are intended to avoid the spread of the
disease.
These new measures are intended to prevent the spread of
the disease.
These new measures are intended to prevent the disease
from spreading.
avoid (doing) sth = be careful not to do something: 'The best way to, . . ,
lose weight is to avoid eating fatty foods.' 'These ***** are dangerous '
and should be avoided.' 'Try to avoid subjects that can cause offence.'
prevent sblsth (from doing sth) = stop someone or something from
doing something; stop something from happening: 'The wall is supposed
to prevent dogs from getting into the garden.' 'It is hoped that the new
speed limit will help to prevent accidents.'

He is such a nice man that you can't avoid.liking him.
He is such a nice man that you can't help liking him
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I couldn't avoid falling in love with her. ;
I couldn't help falling in love with her.
can't help doing sth = cannot stop yourself from doing something:
'Whenever he tries to sing, I just can't help laughing.'

The Insurance company has offered an award to anyone who
can provrde rnformation about the theft.
The insurance company has offered a reward to anyone
who can provide information about the theft.
award = (1) a prize, certificate, or medal that is given for doing
something very well: 'The award for this year's best actor went to Harry
Cohen.' (2) a sum of money that someone wtns n a court of law: 'Each
survivor of the disaster received an award of $20,000.'
reward = (1) something that you are given by someone who is pleased
by what you have done. 'As a reward for eat~nga ll her dinner, she was
given an ice cream.' (2) a sum of money that someone promises to pay
to the person who provides useful ~nforrnationu, sually in connection with
a crime that has been committed or someth~ngth at has been lost: 'A
reward of $5,000 has been offered for information leading to the recovery
of the necklace

My shoulders were sunburnt badly.
My shoulders were badly sunburnt.
Some were killed and others were injured badly.
Some were killed and others were badly injured. /'2
r,
badly + past participle: 'The other car was badly damaged.'

All the passengers carried their own baggages. "
All the passengers carried their own baggage":\
Baggage is an uncountable noun: 'Baggage must not be left unattended
in the terminal building.' 'How many pieces of baggage do you have?'

I hadn't been in Scotland before.
I hadn't been to Scotland before.
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Have you ever been in California?
(2
Have you ever been to California? <
been in = been living or staying in: 'I've been in Paris since'6e
beginning of June.' 'How long has Wendy been in hospital?'
been to = gone to and come back from; visited: 'l've been to Paris three
times.' 'l've been to the hospital to see Wendy

'Are these gloves belonging to you?' she asked.
'Do these gloves belong to you?' she asked

We need to discover another source of income, beside oil.
We need to discover another source of income, besides oil:\
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We went swimming in the river besides my house.
We went swimming in the river beside my house.
beside = next to: 'She walked over and sat down beside me.' "
besides = in addition to; also: 'Who did you Invite besides Tom and
Maty?' 'Besides tennis, what other games do you play?' 'I'm too old to
apply for the job. Besides, it would mean moving house.'

Beside of the traditional ceremonies, there are also foreign
weddings.
Besides the traditional ceremonies, there are also foreign
weddings.
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Besides of this problem, her husband had lost his job.
Besides this problem, her husband had lost his job.
When you mean 'in addition to', use besides (WITHOUT of):

He is the best surgeon of the hospital.
He is the best surgeon in the hospital.
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It is one of the best theatres of Spain.
It is one of the best theatres in Spain.
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The phrase that follows the best (+ noun) usually begins with in (NOT
of): 'one of the best restaurants in London', 'the best team in the league',
'some of the best students in the class'