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ENGLISH common errors & sentence correction Dr. T.K. Jain. AFTERSCHOOOL M: 9414430763 [email protected] www.afterschool.tk www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: Mohan is younger than me. Mohan
is younger than I am.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : Myself and Keshav are going to the conference. I
and Keshav are going to the conference.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : I did not knew that when she was coming. That
is unnecessary With did, don’t use second form, so replace knew to know. I did not know when she was coming.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : when the hare wake up, the tortoise was far ahead. The
sentence is related to past – therefore instead of wake up, use second form – woke up.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : he jumped, but the kite was still beyond reach. The
sentence is correct – there is no error.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: supposing if war breaks, what will you do. Don’t
use suppose and if together. In such sentence, it is better to use would rather than will. Don’t use breaks – use phrase breaks out. Restructure sentence, as : What would you do, if war breaks out? www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: the number of members living in this house are rising.
Are
has been used for the subject – number. We should use is instead of are – because the subject is number (which is singular). the number of members living in this house is rising.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: the teacher along with students have gone for a The subject ofpicnic. this sentence is the
teacher. Therefore, the helping verb should be has – not have. the teacher along with the students has gone out for a picnic.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : of the two books, this is best. Remember
the rule that when we are comparing two things, we use comparative word – not superlative. Correct the sentence by replacing best by better. of the two books, this is better.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: She looks beautifully in new Sari she wearing. Use
adjective beautiful instead of adverb beautifully Use article the before new sari (definite) She looks beautiful in the new Sari she is wearing.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: has someone saw my scissor somewhere?
has
anyone seen my scissors anywhere?
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : our country GDP is grow very quick. our
country’s GDP is growing very quickly.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : no less then 40 people were injure.
Use
fewer instead of less Use persons instead of people Use injured instead of injure (third form) no fewer then 40 persons were injured.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: don’t act like you had never done it.
Don’t
use like here – like shows similarity don’t act as if you had never done it.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: after I get my hairs cutted, I rushed towards office. Third
form of cut is cut. after I had my hair cut, I rushed office.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : the man who you were speaking, when I was playing, is afterschoolian Aparajit. the
man whom you were speaking to, while I was playing, is afterschoolian Aparajit.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : you will find lot of informations in that booklet for MBA courses in abroad Don’t
use informations, use information. you will find a lot of information in that booklet for management courses abroad www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: although they don’t work hard, afterschooolians are good than other b-schools. although
they don’t work hard, afterschooolians are better than students from other b-schools.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : Bikaner is not only well known for their havelis, and also for its culture. Bikaner
is well known not only for its havelis, but also for its culture.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: one must do his best for poor. Use
the poor Use one’s instead of his one must do one’s best for the poor.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : being a widow, his brother supported her.
being
a widow, she was supported by her brother.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: Radhey sings good than me. Radhey
sings better than I.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: there are much balls in the table.
there
are many balls on the table.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : he could not avail my help. Avail
takes preposition of Avail is a reflexive verb and will take himself with it. he could not avail himself of my help.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : Neither of them were inclined speak many. Inclined
takes preposition to Neither takes singular Neither of them was inclined to speak much.
www.afterschoool.tk
What is the meaning of idiom : to upset the applecart To
spoil someone’s plans
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What is the meaning of idiom : have deep pockets To
have lot of money Mukesh has deep pockets
www.afterschoool.tk
What is the meaning of idiom : be on the backburner A
plan that may be used in future. We should have many plans, some of these may be kept as backburners.
www.afterschoool.tk
What is the meaning of idiom : to take up the cudgels To
get ready to vehemently debate / argue for your point of view. We should be able to take up the cudgels against wrongdoings.
www.afterschoool.tk
What is the meaning of idiom : keep his own counsel Keep
his advice to oneself
He
was asked to keep his own counsel, when he tried to advise to his friends.
www.afterschoool.tk
What is the meaning of idiom : black sheep Someone
who brings embarassment or difficulties.
He
is considered a black sheep by his relatives, although he has not done anything wrong.
www.afterschoool.tk
ABOUT AFTERSCHOOOL Afterschoool conducts three year integrated PGPSE (after class 12th along with IAS / CA / CS) and 18 month PGPSE (Post Graduate Programme in Social Entrepreneurship) along with preparation for CS / CFP / CFA /CMA / FRM. This course is also available online also. It also conducts workshops on social entrepreneurship in schools and colleges all over India – start social entrepreneurship club in your institution today with the help from afterschoool and help us in developing society. www.afterschoool.tk
Why such a programme?
To promote people to take up entrepreneurship and help develop the society To enable people to take up franchising and other such options to start a business / social development project To enable people to take up social development as their mission To enable people to promote spirituality and positive thinking in the world www.afterschoool.tk
Who are our supporters? Afterschoolians,
our past beneficiaries, entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs are supporting us. You can also support us – not necessarily by money – but by being promotor of our concept and our ideas. www.afterschoool.tk
About AFTERSCHOOOL PGPSE – the best programme for developing great entrepreneurs
Most flexible, adaptive but rigorous programme Available in distance learning mode Case study focused- latest cases Industry oriented practical curriculum Designed to make you entrepreneurs – not just an employee Option to take up part time job – so earn while you learn The only absolutely free course on internet
www.afterschoool.tk
Workshops from AFTERSCHOOOL
IIF, Delhi CIPS, Jaipur ICSI Hyderabad Branch Gyan Vihar, Jaipur Apex Institute of Management, Jaipur Aravali Institute of Management, Jodhpur Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneshwar Pacific Institute, Udaipur Engineering College, Hyderabad
www.afterschoool.tk
Flexible Specialisations:
Spiritualising business and society Rural development and transformation HRD and Education, Social Development NGO and voluntary work Investment analysis,microfinance and inclusion Retail sector Hospital management and Health care Hospitality sector and culture and heritage Other sectors of high growth, high technology and social relevance
www.afterschoool.tk
Salient features:
The only programme of its kind (in the whole world) No publicity and low profile course For those who want to achieve success in life – not just a degree Indepth knowledge and expertise Professional approac: World class approach Strong intellectual and business capabilities Flexible – you may stay for a month and continue the rest of the education by distance mode. / you may attend weekend classes Scholarships for those from poor economic background Latest and constantly changing curriculum – keeping pace with the time Placement for those who are interested
www.afterschoool.tk
Components
Pedagogy curriculum and approach based on IIM Ahmedabad and ISB Hyderabad (the founder is alumnus from IIMA & ISB Hyderabad) Meditation, spiritualisation, and self development Essential softwares for business Business plan, Research projects Participation in conferences / seminars Workshops on leadership, team building etc. Written submissions of research projects/articles / papers Interview of entrepreneurs, writing biographies of entrepreneurs Editing of journals / newsletters Consultancy / research projects Assignments, communication skill workshops Participation in conferences and seminars Group discussions, mock interviews, self development diary
www.afterschoool.tk
Pedagogy
Case analysis, Articles from Harvard Business Review Quiz, seminars, workshops, games, Visits to entrepreneurs and industrial visits Presentations, Latest audio-visuals Group discussions and group projects Periodic self assessment Mentoring and counselling Study exchange programme (with institutions out of India) Rural development / Social welfare projects www.afterschoool.tk
Branches AFTERSCHOOOL
will shortly open its branches in important cities in India including Delhi, Kota, Mumbai, Gurgaon and other important cities. Afterschooolians will be responsible for managing and developing these branches – and for promoting social entrepreneurs.
www.afterschoool.tk
Case Studies We
want to write case studies on social entrepreneurs, first generation entrepreneurs, ethical entrepreneurs. Please help us in this process. Help us to be in touch with entrepreneurs, so that we may develop entrepreneurs.
www.afterschoool.tk
Basic values at afterschoool
Share to learn more Interact to develop yourself Fear is your worst enemy Make mistakes to learn Study & discuss in a group Criticism is the healthy route to mutual support and help Ask fundamental questions : why, when, how & where? Embrace change – and compete with yourself only
www.afterschoool.tk
www.afterschoool.tk social entrepreneurship for better society
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: Mohan is younger than me. Mohan
is younger than I am.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : Myself and Keshav are going to the conference. I
and Keshav are going to the conference.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : I did not knew that when she was coming. That
is unnecessary With did, don’t use second form, so replace knew to know. I did not know when she was coming.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : when the hare wake up, the tortoise was far ahead. The
sentence is related to past – therefore instead of wake up, use second form – woke up.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : he jumped, but the kite was still beyond reach. The
sentence is correct – there is no error.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: supposing if war breaks, what will you do. Don’t
use suppose and if together. In such sentence, it is better to use would rather than will. Don’t use breaks – use phrase breaks out. Restructure sentence, as : What would you do, if war breaks out? www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: the number of members living in this house are rising.
Are
has been used for the subject – number. We should use is instead of are – because the subject is number (which is singular). the number of members living in this house is rising.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: the teacher along with students have gone for a The subject ofpicnic. this sentence is the
teacher. Therefore, the helping verb should be has – not have. the teacher along with the students has gone out for a picnic.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : of the two books, this is best. Remember
the rule that when we are comparing two things, we use comparative word – not superlative. Correct the sentence by replacing best by better. of the two books, this is better.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: She looks beautifully in new Sari she wearing. Use
adjective beautiful instead of adverb beautifully Use article the before new sari (definite) She looks beautiful in the new Sari she is wearing.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: has someone saw my scissor somewhere?
has
anyone seen my scissors anywhere?
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : our country GDP is grow very quick. our
country’s GDP is growing very quickly.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : no less then 40 people were injure.
Use
fewer instead of less Use persons instead of people Use injured instead of injure (third form) no fewer then 40 persons were injured.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: don’t act like you had never done it.
Don’t
use like here – like shows similarity don’t act as if you had never done it.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: after I get my hairs cutted, I rushed towards office. Third
form of cut is cut. after I had my hair cut, I rushed office.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : the man who you were speaking, when I was playing, is afterschoolian Aparajit. the
man whom you were speaking to, while I was playing, is afterschoolian Aparajit.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : you will find lot of informations in that booklet for MBA courses in abroad Don’t
use informations, use information. you will find a lot of information in that booklet for management courses abroad www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: although they don’t work hard, afterschooolians are good than other b-schools. although
they don’t work hard, afterschooolians are better than students from other b-schools.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : Bikaner is not only well known for their havelis, and also for its culture. Bikaner
is well known not only for its havelis, but also for its culture.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: one must do his best for poor. Use
the poor Use one’s instead of his one must do one’s best for the poor.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : being a widow, his brother supported her.
being
a widow, she was supported by her brother.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: Radhey sings good than me. Radhey
sings better than I.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it: there are much balls in the table.
there
are many balls on the table.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : he could not avail my help. Avail
takes preposition of Avail is a reflexive verb and will take himself with it. he could not avail himself of my help.
www.afterschoool.tk
Correct it : Neither of them were inclined speak many. Inclined
takes preposition to Neither takes singular Neither of them was inclined to speak much.
www.afterschoool.tk
What is the meaning of idiom : to upset the applecart To
spoil someone’s plans
www.afterschoool.tk
What is the meaning of idiom : have deep pockets To
have lot of money Mukesh has deep pockets
www.afterschoool.tk
What is the meaning of idiom : be on the backburner A
plan that may be used in future. We should have many plans, some of these may be kept as backburners.
www.afterschoool.tk
What is the meaning of idiom : to take up the cudgels To
get ready to vehemently debate / argue for your point of view. We should be able to take up the cudgels against wrongdoings.
www.afterschoool.tk
What is the meaning of idiom : keep his own counsel Keep
his advice to oneself
He
was asked to keep his own counsel, when he tried to advise to his friends.
www.afterschoool.tk
What is the meaning of idiom : black sheep Someone
who brings embarassment or difficulties.
He
is considered a black sheep by his relatives, although he has not done anything wrong.
www.afterschoool.tk
ABOUT AFTERSCHOOOL Afterschoool conducts three year integrated PGPSE (after class 12th along with IAS / CA / CS) and 18 month PGPSE (Post Graduate Programme in Social Entrepreneurship) along with preparation for CS / CFP / CFA /CMA / FRM. This course is also available online also. It also conducts workshops on social entrepreneurship in schools and colleges all over India – start social entrepreneurship club in your institution today with the help from afterschoool and help us in developing society. www.afterschoool.tk
Why such a programme?
To promote people to take up entrepreneurship and help develop the society To enable people to take up franchising and other such options to start a business / social development project To enable people to take up social development as their mission To enable people to promote spirituality and positive thinking in the world www.afterschoool.tk
Who are our supporters? Afterschoolians,
our past beneficiaries, entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs are supporting us. You can also support us – not necessarily by money – but by being promotor of our concept and our ideas. www.afterschoool.tk
About AFTERSCHOOOL PGPSE – the best programme for developing great entrepreneurs
Most flexible, adaptive but rigorous programme Available in distance learning mode Case study focused- latest cases Industry oriented practical curriculum Designed to make you entrepreneurs – not just an employee Option to take up part time job – so earn while you learn The only absolutely free course on internet
www.afterschoool.tk
Workshops from AFTERSCHOOOL
IIF, Delhi CIPS, Jaipur ICSI Hyderabad Branch Gyan Vihar, Jaipur Apex Institute of Management, Jaipur Aravali Institute of Management, Jodhpur Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneshwar Pacific Institute, Udaipur Engineering College, Hyderabad
www.afterschoool.tk
Flexible Specialisations:
Spiritualising business and society Rural development and transformation HRD and Education, Social Development NGO and voluntary work Investment analysis,microfinance and inclusion Retail sector Hospital management and Health care Hospitality sector and culture and heritage Other sectors of high growth, high technology and social relevance
www.afterschoool.tk
Salient features:
The only programme of its kind (in the whole world) No publicity and low profile course For those who want to achieve success in life – not just a degree Indepth knowledge and expertise Professional approac: World class approach Strong intellectual and business capabilities Flexible – you may stay for a month and continue the rest of the education by distance mode. / you may attend weekend classes Scholarships for those from poor economic background Latest and constantly changing curriculum – keeping pace with the time Placement for those who are interested
www.afterschoool.tk
Components
Pedagogy curriculum and approach based on IIM Ahmedabad and ISB Hyderabad (the founder is alumnus from IIMA & ISB Hyderabad) Meditation, spiritualisation, and self development Essential softwares for business Business plan, Research projects Participation in conferences / seminars Workshops on leadership, team building etc. Written submissions of research projects/articles / papers Interview of entrepreneurs, writing biographies of entrepreneurs Editing of journals / newsletters Consultancy / research projects Assignments, communication skill workshops Participation in conferences and seminars Group discussions, mock interviews, self development diary
www.afterschoool.tk
Pedagogy
Case analysis, Articles from Harvard Business Review Quiz, seminars, workshops, games, Visits to entrepreneurs and industrial visits Presentations, Latest audio-visuals Group discussions and group projects Periodic self assessment Mentoring and counselling Study exchange programme (with institutions out of India) Rural development / Social welfare projects www.afterschoool.tk
Branches AFTERSCHOOOL
will shortly open its branches in important cities in India including Delhi, Kota, Mumbai, Gurgaon and other important cities. Afterschooolians will be responsible for managing and developing these branches – and for promoting social entrepreneurs.
www.afterschoool.tk
Case Studies We
want to write case studies on social entrepreneurs, first generation entrepreneurs, ethical entrepreneurs. Please help us in this process. Help us to be in touch with entrepreneurs, so that we may develop entrepreneurs.
www.afterschoool.tk
Basic values at afterschoool
Share to learn more Interact to develop yourself Fear is your worst enemy Make mistakes to learn Study & discuss in a group Criticism is the healthy route to mutual support and help Ask fundamental questions : why, when, how & where? Embrace change – and compete with yourself only
www.afterschoool.tk
www.afterschoool.tk social entrepreneurship for better society
www.afterschoool.tk
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