Common Mistakes

Common Mistakes

http://www.englishdaily626.com/c-mistakes.php?033

 
 
 

Chinese Style	It's seven twenty o'clock.
American Style	It's seven twenty.
Chinese Style	Your coat is broken.
American Style	Your coat is torn.
Chinese Style	Susan didn't make a fault anyway.
American Style	Susan didn't make a mistake anyway.
Chinese Style	Would you mind posting this letter for me ? Yes, certainly.
American Style	Would you mind mailing this letter for me ? Of course not. OR ( Not at all )
Chinese Style	He becomes better.
American Style	He got better.
Chinese Style	We'll have a hearing test tomorrow.
American Style	We'll have a listening test tomorow.
Chinese Style	I recommend you to take a long vacation.
American Style	I recommend that you take a long vacation.
Chinese Style	The last bus leaves at eleven o'clock. It's about eleven now, Hurry up!
American Style	The last bus leaves at eleven o'clock. It's nearly ( almost ) eleven now, Hurry up!
Chinese Style	It was still bright outside.
American Style	It was still light outside.

 

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 to play 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 angrily outside 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.
American Style	Anybody who is found picking the flowers will be prosecuted.
Chinese Style	Being no other business, the chairman declared the  meeting closed.
American Style	There being no other business, the chairman declared the meeting closed.
Chinese Style	Laura has spent half a day to revise his lessons.
American Style	Laura has spent half a day revising his lessons.
Chinese Style	Finally, Ricky succeeded to enter the University.
American Style	Finally, Ricky succeeded in entering the University.
Chinese Style	I am used to watch television with the light on.
American Style	I am used to watching television with the light on.
Chinese Style	After dinner, my mother suggested to go for a walk.
American Style	After dinner, my mother suggested going for a walk.
Chinese Style	The government is considering the possibility to build a new airport on Lantau island.
American Style	The government is considering the possibility of building a new airport on Lantau island.
Chinese Style	Would you mind to pass me the salt, please ?
American Style	Would you mind to passing me the salt, please ?

 

Chinese Style	I am going to watch the cinema tonight.
American Style	I am going to a movie tonight.
Chinese Style	My son will marry next month.
American Style	My son will get married next month.
Chinese Style	My sister is going to marry with a doctor.
American Style	My sister is going to marry a doctor.
Chinese Style	You can sit my next seat.
American Style	You can sit next to me.
Chinese Style	I think you cheat me !
American Style	I think you are lying to me !
Chinese Style	My head is sick.
American Style	I have a headache.
Chinese Style	Which team you support hah.
American Style	Which team do you root for.
Chinese Style	This is my older brother.
American Style	This is my elder brother.
Chinese Style	Thanks to see me.
American Style	Thanks for dropping by. ( coming ).
Chinese Style	Where are you come from ?
American Style	Where do you come from ?
Chinese Style	I want to reduce my weight.
American Style	I want to lose weight.

 

Chinese Style	Bobby is a black beautiful dog.
American Style	Bobby is a beautiful black dog.
Chinese Style	We had a lot of difficulty to find the place
American Style	We had a lot of difficulty ( in ) finding the place.
Chinese Style	Killing the robbers are something the detective would not do.
American Style	Killing the robbers is something the detective would not do.
Chinese Style	I was difficult to get a good job.
American Style	It was difficult to get a good job.
Chinese Style	It is capable of getting his work done without help.
American Style	He is capable of getting his work done without help.
Chinese Style	Rose is capable to cook Indian food
American Style	Rose is able to cook Indian food.
Chinese Style	My father is busy in his business.
American Style	My father is busy with his business.
Chinese Style	Sorry, Jane is busy with cleaning up her room.
American Style	Sorry, Jane is busy cleaning up her room.
Chinese Style	Some people argue that fate is determining everything.
American Style	Some people argue that fate determines everything.
Chinese Style	Every one of us determines to win this match.
American Style	Every one of us is determined to win this match.

 

Chinese Style	This film is worth being watched.
American Style	This film is worth watching.
Chinese Style	These stamps worth nothing now.
American Style	These stamps are worth nothing now.
Chinese Style	He looked fearfully because he had seen a ghost.
American Style	He looked frightened because he had seen a ghost.
Chinese Style	Tom looked angry at me because I had broken his valuable vase.
American Style	Tom looked angrily at me because I had broken his valuable vase.
Chinese Style	I am no afraid of any threats.
American Style	I am not afraid of any threats.
Chinese Style	We have not money left.
American Style	We have no money left.
Chinese Style	Tims was dangerous because his sampan had overturned.
American Style	Tims was in danger because his sampan had overturned.
Chinese Style	Joanna was painful when her boyfriend left her.
American Style	Joanna was in pain when her boyfriend left her.
Chinese Style	We are necessary to help the poor in our community.
American Style	It is necessary for us to help the poor in our community.
Chinese Style	We are not easy to find a good school in Singapore.
American Style	It is not easy to find a good school in Singapore.

 

Chinese Style	I have watched some films late.
American Style	I have watched some films lately.
Chinese Style	I was only late five minutes but Mary was already gone.
American Style	I was only five minutes late but Mary was already gone.
Chinese Style	Lorna likes the kitten. I like it either
American Style	Lorna likes the kitten. I like it too.
Chinese Style	Edward never went to a party, so did David.
American Style	Edward never went to a party, neither did David.
Chinese Style	I will go but I have not finished my homework too.
American Style	I will go but I have not finished my homework yet.
Chinese Style	She is yet talking on the phone.
American Style	She is still talking on the phone.
Chinese Style	Michelle is working hardly for the test.
American Style	Michelle is working hard for the test.
Chinese Style	Veronica is a hard student.
American Style	Veronica is a hard-working student
Chinese Style	He worked enough hard that he finally became a billionaire.
American Style	He worked so hard that he finally became a billionaire.
Chinese Style	We have never been to so a nice place.
American Style	We have never been to such a nice place.

 

Chinese Style	We have got such much to do but only so many hours in  a day.
American Style	We have got so much to do but only so many hours in  a day.
Chinese Style	The old man was walking towards the entrance although it had closed slowly.
American Style	The old man was walking slowly towards the entrance although it had closed.
Chinese Style	He has completed the course satisfactory.
American Style	He has completed the course satisfactorily.
Chinese Style	My sister treats the baby motherly.
American Style	My sister treats the baby in a motherly way.
Chinese Style	Please give me a detail description of the robbery.
American Style	Please give me a detailed description of the robbery.
Chinese Style	I want to know the detail of the plan.
American Style	I want to know the details of the plan.
Chinese Style	It was a long time before when I met her for the first time.
American Style	It was a long time ago when I met her for the first time.
Chinese Style	She has not told him her name ago.
American Style	She has not told him her name before.
Chinese Style	Judy, as well as Joei,  play the piano.
American Style	Judy, as well as Joei,  plays the piano.
Chinese Style	It is me who won the first prize last year.
American Style	It is I who won the first prize last year.

 

Chinese Style	The standard of living of Singapore people are reasonably high.
American Style	The standard of living of Singapore people is reasonably high.
Chinese Style	I like apple.
American Style	I like apples.
Chinese Style	An American old couple visited him last week.
American Style	An old American couple visited him last week.
Chinese Style	Ball games is my hobby.
American Style	Ball games are my hobby.
Chinese Style	Ten thousand dollars are a large sum of money.
American Style	Ten thousand dollars is a large sum of money.
Chinese Style	Five years are much too long for me. I cannot wait.
American Style	Five years is much too long for me. I cannot wait.
Chinese Style	The clerk and typist have been with this company for two years.
American Style	The clerk and typist has been with this company for  two years.
Chinese Style	The manager and the secretary was out.
American Style	The manager and the secretary were out.
Chinese Style	Neither they nor I are to blame for this mistake.
American Style	Neither they nor I am to blame for this mistake.
Chinese Style	Either of you have given me the gift.
American Style	Either of you has given me the gift.

 

Chinese Style	Many people prefer to buy Malaysia products.
American Style	Many people prefer to buy Malaysian products.
Chinese Style	Japan spare parts are rather expensive nowadays.
American Style	Japanese spare parts are rather expensive nowadays.
Chinese Style	My cousin dead in that accident.
American Style	My cousin died in that accident.
Chinese Style	You have to on the switch before putting the disk in the computer.
American Style	You have to turn on the switch before putting the disk in the computer.
Chinese Style	My aim is to communicate clear and concise with my colleagues.
American Style	My aim is to communicate clearly and concisely with my colleagues.
Chinese Style	He gave me useful advices.
American Style	He gave me useful advice.
Chinese Style	I like to eat good foods.
American Style	I like to eat good food.
Chinese Style	She bought two photos albums.
American Style	She bought two photo albums.
Chinese Style	He has three son-in-laws.
American Style	He has three sons-in-law.
Chinese Style	The passengers's luggage was misplaced.
American Style	The passengers' luggage was misplaced.

 

Chinese Style	The football's players wives often watch them play.
American Style	The football players' wives often watch them play.
Chinese Style	Please supply us with 12 pieces of cushion covers.
American Style	Please supply us with 12 cushion covers.
Chinese Style	Do you like to play the badminton.
American Style	Do you like to play badminton.
Chinese Style	I looked at me in the mirror.
American Style	I looked at myself in the mirror.
Chinese Style	He has a little interesting shop.
American Style	He has an interesting little shop.
Chinese Style	The frigthen women screamed.
American Style	The frightened women screamed.
Chinese Style	James is a matured man of forty.
American Style	James is a mature man of forty.
Chinese Style	Pak Dollah is very loved by his grandchildren.
American Style	Pak Dollah is much loved by his grandchildren.
Chinese Style	My report will stress on the problem of 'junk food'.
American Style	My report will stress the problem of 'junk food'.
Chinese Style	You shouldn't worry of getting married.
American Style	You shouldn't worry about getting married.

 

Chinese Style	My writing needs to be improving.
American Style	My writing needs to be improved.
Chinese Style	Since that incident, I followed my friend's advice.
American Style	Since that incident, I have followed my friend's advice.
Chinese Style	Some badminton players face problems such as do not have a job.
American Style	Some badminton players face problems such as not having a job.
Chinese Style	I think there will never be another singer as Sudirman.
American Style	I think there will never be another singer like Sudirman.
Chinese Style	You may need English in correspondence or meet foreigners.
American Style	You may need to know English when writing to or meeting foreigners.
Chinese Style	This rice is not the same quality like you sold before.
American Style	This rice is not the same quality that you sold before.
Chinese Style	If we practice sports we will enjoy together.
American Style	If we play sports we will enjoy ourselves.  OR If we play sports we will enjoy it together.
Chinese Style	Mary's friends advised her don't be so proud.
American Style	Mary's friends advised her not to be so proud.
Chinese Style	I do not know why did this happen.
American Style	I do not know why this happened.
Chinese Style	University life is not that hard as school life.
American Style	University life is not as hard as school life.

 

Chinese Style	After the shower, the air was nice and cooling
American Style	After the shower, the air was nice and cool
	The adjective for something which is at a fairly low temperature is “cool”. The word “cooling” is used for something which causes something else to become cool.
Chinese Style	The alphabets F.R.C.P. after his name show that he is a medical specialist.
American Style	The letters F.R.C.P. after his name show that he is a medical specialist.
	The word for a single symbol used in the written form of a language is “letter”. An alphabet is a full collection of such letters.
Chinese Style	There were several incidences of burglary in that neighborhood.
American Style	There were several incidents of burglary in that neighborhood.
	The word for an occurrence is “incident”, the plural of which is “incidents”. The word “incidence” indicates the level of an occurrence.
Chinese Style	You must return back the book by next Friday or you'll be fined.
American Style	You must return the book by next Friday or you'll be fined.
Chinese Style	They came out of the blues and snatched my dog away.
American Style	They came out of the blue and snatched my dog away.
Chinese Style	Two hundred over people were present at the meeting.
American Style	Over two hundred people were present at the meeting.
Chinese Style	I cannot understand that map; it is too complicating.
American Style	I cannot understand that map; it is too complicated.
Chinese Style	I was boring watching that TV program.
American Style	I was bored watching that TV program.
Chinese Style	Why the postman did not come today ?
American Style	Why didn't the postman come today ?
Chinese Style	She will finish schooling in two years' time.
American Style	She will finish her schooling in two years' time.
Chinese Style	We'll get down at the next bus stop.
American Style	We'll get off at the next bus stop.
Chinese Style	Mr. Choy is the personal manager of the company.
American Style	Mr. Choy is the personnel manager of the company.

 

Chinese Style	The wasteful usage of water in factories leads to a shortage of water.
American Style	The wasteful use of water in factories leads to a shortage of water.
Chinese Style	Twenty-five-year-old Thomas Pang is regarded as matured enough to be elected president of the party.
American Style	Twenty-five-year-old Thomas Pang is regarded as mature enough to be elected president of the party.
	The past participle of the verb may also be used adjectivally, but it should not be used to refer to human being.
Chinese Style	The presence of one corrupted member in the council led to bad administration.
American Style	The presence of one corrupt member in the council led to bad administration.
	The past participles of the verbs may also be used adjectivally, but they should not be used to refer to human being.
Chinese Style	The swimming pool is opened to club members five days a week.
American Style	The swimming pool is open to club members five days a week.
Chinese Style	He was so tensed before the interview that he had to take a tranquilliser.
American Style	He was so tense before the interview that he had to take a tranquilliser.
Chinese Style	I've waited three weeks but I didn't get a single mail.
American Style	I've waited three weeks but I didn't get any mail.
Chinese Style	What kind of a flower is this ?
American Style	What kind of flower is this ?
Chinese Style	The gold is a kind of precious metal.
American Style	Gold is a kind of precious metal.
Chinese Style	Where are you going for the Deepavali ?
American Style	Where are you going for Deepavali ?
Chinese Style	Do you play the table tennis ?
American Style	Do you play table tennis ?

 

Chinese Style	She is taller compared to Ali.
American Style	She is taller than Ali.
Chinese Style	I hope you would do it quickly.
American Style	I hope you will do it quickly/
	In Standard English would is used in conjunction with the past tense. It can be used with the present tense if a condition is involved. eg. [ I think she would benefit if she studied a little more. ]
Chinese Style	I want to know what is the matter.
American Style	I want to know what the matter is.
Chinese Style	He cut his hair.
American Style	He had his hair cut.
Chinese Style	I'm having a headache.
American Style	I have a headache. OR I've got a headache.
	Have/has is used to refer to possession ( I have a car ) or sensation ( I have a cold )
Chinese Style	I'll give to you next week.
American Style	I'll give it to you next week.
Chinese Style	My one is very nice.
American Style	Mine is very nice.
Chinese Style	Though I told him not to come but he insisted.
American Style	Though I told him not to come he insisted.