英文的文法是很有趣的一樣東西,英文根底好的人也會在無意中犯上文法上的錯誤。
以下 15 組英文句子或詞彙,你能認出哪些是對哪些是錯嗎?
Like it or not, words, spelling, and punctuation are powerful and can leave a lasting impression on others. But even the most educated people often unknowingly make common writing and speaking flubs.
Check out this list of ubiquitous grammar mistakes... Choose the ones you think are correct and then check out the answers at the bottom of this post... You might learn something new.
First-come, first-serve | First-come, first-served |
I could care less | I couldn't care less |
Regardless | Irregardless |
Amy talked with Susan and I | Amy talked with Susan and me |
Emigrated to | Emigrated from |
1980s | 1980's |
Slight of hand | Sleight of hand |
Peace of mind | Piece of mind |
Whet your appetite | Wet your appetite |
Do diligence | Due diligence |
All of sudden | All of a sudden |
Worse comes to worse | Worse comes to worst |
Hot water heater | Water heater |
Espresso | Expresso |
Sneak Peak | Sneak Peek |
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First-come, first-serve (X) | First-come, first-served (√) |
I could care less (X) | I couldn't care less (√) |
Regardless (√) | Irregardless (X) |
Amy talked with Susan and I (X) | Amy talked with Susan and me (√) |
Emigrated to (X) | Emigrated from (√) |
1980s (√) | 1980's (X) |
Slight of hand (X) | Sleight of hand (√) |
Peace of mind (√) | Piece of mind (X) |
Whet your appetite (√) | Wet your appetite (X) |
Do diligence (X) | Due diligence (√) |
All of sudden (X) | All of a sudden (√) |
Worse comes to worse (X) | Worse comes to worst (√) |
Hot water heater (X) | Water heater (√) |
Espresso (√) | Expresso (X) |
Sneak Peak (X) | Sneak Peek (√) |