دعوة للجميع :صحح اخطاءك :كل من لدية جملة يكتبها هنا

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اعزائى سنكتب الجمل التى بها اخطاء شائعة ومعها التصحيح فمن لدية اى جملة فليتبها هنا حتى تعم الفائدة
وشكرا :وها هى البداية
الجملة الاولى خطا والثانية التصحيح مع ذكر السبب
I hope you all have a enjoyable stay.
I hope you all have an enjoyable stay.
Always use an (NOT a) before a word beginning with a vowel sound: 'an
egg'
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.My husband is doing a MSc in civil engineering.
My husband is doing an MSc in civil engineering.
Use an (NOT a) before an abbreviation that begins with a vowel sound:
'an MSc' an ,em es 'si:/, 'an MP' an ,em 'pi:/.

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Sometimes it is difficult to live a honest life.
Sometimes it is difficult to live an honest life.
Use an (NOT a) before words beginning with h when the h is not
pronounced: 'an honour' 'an hour' .

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The child had been a deaf since birth.
The child had been deaf since birth
% One of the girls I share with is a British.
One of the girls I share with is British.
Do not use a/an before an adjective (e.g. 'deaf', 'British') unless the
adjective is followed by a noun: 'Her husband is disabled.'
Compare: 'The footbridge cannot be used by the disabled.' (= all people
who are disabled)

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These machines are destroying our ability of thinking.
These machines are destroying our ability to think.
ability to do sth (NOT of doing): 'Nobody doubts his ability to get the
job done.' 'We need someone with the ability to work under pressure.'
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2 I want to improve my ability of reading.
I want to improve my reading ability.
reading l writing l teaching l acting ability: 'Her acting ability was
recognized at a very early age.'
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3 I want to improve my ability of English.
I want to improve my ability in English.
ability in a language or subject: 'Sarah has demonstrated considerable
ability in both maths and chemistry.'
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able 1 x One man is able to destroy the whole world.
One man is capable of destroying the whole world.
If someone is able to do something, they can do it and it is not unusual
or surprising if they do it: 'The doctor said that after a few days I'd be
able to get out of bed.' 'Will you be able to play on Saturday?'
If someone is capable of (doing) something, they do not usually do it.
but it is possible for them to do it if they want to: 'I'm sure he's quite
capable of getting here on time, but he can't be bothered.' 'The power
station is capable of generating enough electricity for the whole region.'

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X There are so many places to visit in London that I'm not able to
decide where to go.
There are so many places to visit in London that I can't
decide where to go.
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8 We weren't able to stop laughing.
We couldn't stop laughing.
With verbs of perception (e.g. see, hear, smell) and verbs of the mind
(e.g. understand, decide, remember), we usually use can, can't, etc: 'I
can't hear you. Could you speak a bit louder, please?' 'I think I can smell
something burning.' 'Having met her new boss, I can see why she
doesn't like him.' Note also the phrase can't l couldn't stop ' '

something: 'The book was so fascinating that I couldn't stop
;reading it
See also COULD 1
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% In some countries you are not able to drink until you are 21
In some countries you can't drink until you.are 21.
For actions that are controlled by laws or rules, use can, can't, etc, or be
(not) allowed to: 'Now that they are both sixteen, they can get married.'
'The goalkeeper can touch the ball, but nobody else can.'
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4 X Technology has made them able to grow their own food.
Technology has enabled them to grow their own food.
enable = make someone able to do something: 'This scheme is
designed to enable young people to find work.'
Note also the phrase can't/couldn't stop doing something: 'The book was
so fascinating that I couldn't stop reading it.' See also COULD 1

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I was about leaving when the telephone rang.
I was about to leave when the telephone rang.
be about to do sth (NOT doing)
Compare: 'I was just leaving when the telephone rang.'

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Since I was small, I've always wanted to go to abroad.
Since I was small, I've always wanted to go abroad.
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I would like to continue my studies in abroad.
I would like to continue my studies abroad.
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go/live/be abroad (WITHOUT to, at, in etc)
The only preposition that is used before abroad is "from": 'She came back
from abroad saying how much she had missed her home and family.'

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The company will not accept to buy new machines.
The company will not agree to buy new machines.
You accept someone's advice, opinion, or suggestion BUT you agree (=
say you are willing) to do something. Compare: 'I accepted her
suggestion and agreed to see the doctor that evening.'
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The driver did not accept me to get on the bus.
The driver did not allow me to get on the bus.
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We can't accept a motorway to be built through our town.
We can't allow a motorway to be built through our town.
You allow l permit someone to do something, or let them do it: 'Many
parents do not allow l permit their children to watch violent films.' 'Many
parents do not let their children watch violent films.'

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Could you help me look for an accommodation?
Could you help me look for accommodation?
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Accommodations in London are very expensive.
Accommodation in London is very expensive.
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In British English accommodation (= a place to stay or live in) is always
uncountablef 'For the first year we ***id in rented accommodation.' -
In American Enalish both accommodation and accommodations

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After the run, I had an ache in my legs.
After the run, my legs were aching.
Ache is usually used either as a verb or in compounds with too%;ear,
head, back, stomach: 'I did some weight training on Monday and my
shoulders have been aching ever since.' 'That radio of yours is giving me
a headache.'
Compare: 'After the run, I had pains in my legs.'

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He refused to accept responsibility for his acts.
He refused to accept responsibility for his actions.
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The noun act is usually used when you want to comment on a particular
thing that someone has done: 'It was an act of great courage.' 'These
cowardly terrorist acts bring death and suffering to the innocent.'
When you are talking about someone's general behaviour, use actions:
'You can't be blamed for your parents' actions.' 'Her words and actions
have not gone unnoticed.'

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It is difficult to forgive those responsible for actions of terrorism.
It is difficult to forgive those responsible for acts of
terrorism.
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Blackmail is the action of trying to obtain money from someone
by threatening to expose them.
Blackmail is the act of trying to obtain money from someone
by threatening to expose them.
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an/the act of (doing) sth (NOT action): 'Such acts of violence will not
be tolhe erated.' 'For some people, the very act of talking to a doctor can
help them to feel better.'

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Although the film has its advantages, it also has a serious flaw.
Although the film has its meritslgood points, it also has a
serious flaw.
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advantage = something that puts you in a better position than other
people: 'A healthier lifestyle is just one of the advantages of living in the
country.' 'The main advantage of using word processors is the amount of
time you save.'
merit = a good quality; a strength: 'The merits of the new health
programme are gradually being recognized.' 'We should judge each
application on its own merits.'
Television provides many advantages.
Television provides many benefits.
benefit = a good result which improves your life or situation: 'Belonging
to a union has a number of important benefits.' 'It's over a month since I
got back from holiday, but I still feel the benefit.
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What are the advantages in studying in the United States?
What are the advantages of studying in the United States?
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There are many advantages of having your own computer.
There are many advantages to / i n having your own
computer.
the advantagels of (doinglhaving) sfh: 'He described the advantages
of renewing the contract.' 'The advantages of independence soon
became clear.'
there are (several l many etc) advantages to/in (doing l having) sth:
'There are advantages to working in a supermarket.' 'There are clear
advantages to such an approach.' 'Are there any advantages in
appointing coordinators?'

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She gave me a good advice. F
She gave me some good advice.
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It is full of good advices on'healthy eating.
It is full of good advice on healthy eating.
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10 advise
Advice is an uncountable noun: 'I could do with some advice.'
Compare: 'She gave me a good piece of advice.'
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1 I asked my lawyer for her advise.
I asked my lawyer for her advice.
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See note at ADVICE 1
2 Nowadays many doctors advise to live in the countryside.
Nowadays many doctors advise living in the countryside.
Nowadays many doctors advise people to live in the
countryside.
advise sb to do sth: 'I advised her to see a lawyer.'
advise doing sth (NOT to do): 'I would advise leaving very early.

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I'm at the age of 22.
I'm 22 (years old).
be + NUMBER (+ years old): 'David is almost twelve (years old).'

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His age is about fifty-five years old.
He's about fifty-five (years old).
Do not use age and years old together. The usual way of mentioning
someone's age is simply be + NUMBER: 'She'll be sixteen next August.'