Oxford English Grammar Course Intermediate

COMMON MISTAKES TEST

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All the sentences contain common mistakes. Put in the correct sentences. Where possible,
use contracted forms (e.g. I am NOT Im).
Im liking this weather. I like this weather.
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This is the first time I drive a sports car.

Weve been on holiday since five days.
Im driving since I was seventeen.
Its a red car parked outside but I cant see the driver.
This time tomorrow, were driving to the seaside.
Ive never could run very fast.
The museum is free you mustnt pay.
One day we can travel to the stars.
Why those people are shouting?
What sort food do you like?
He hasnt got no friends.
No of his friends likes football.
Dont go to bed without to brush your teeth.
Try to dont fall asleep during the meeting.
She suggested to go to a restaurant for my birthday.
I like the idea to work in a different country.
Its a very old coat but he wont throw away it.
She teaches the Russian history.
What beautiful dress! Where did you buy it?
My friends all can play tennis.
I have told the police officer all.
Id rather to go by train, not by car.
Hes a good my friend.
I dont have an own car, but I can use my parents car.
You speak a very good English.
You speak very well English.
A number of us is losing our jobs.
My friend Patrick is a blind and he works in a bank.
We promise we arrive on time.
She worked like a singer during the summer.
Please drive slowlier!
He works in a same company as me.
If Ill leave work on time, Ill go to the shops.
Can you explain me what happened?
He said me that he was a builder.
This is the man that I spoke to him.
Tell me all what you know.
We have better to tell the truth.
Although its cold, but Im going outside.
The traffic is bad today so they can arrive late.
I use to drive to work, but now I cycle.
Can you stop to make that noise?
Do you want that I help you?
I have difficulty to fall asleep at night.
Use never the hairdryer in the bathroom.

Oxford English Grammar Course Intermediate COMMON MISTAKES TEST

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Hes very exciting because its his tenth birthday.

We look forward to meet you again next month.
They have much problems.
I fell and hurt me just now.
Most of people in my country use computers.
She works in a shoes shop.
Look at that ring Im wearing do you like it?
The electricity went off during four hours.
She speaks and Chinese and Korean.
Shes thinking to go to university.
Im married with a police officer.
Can you give me an advice?
I have to finish my report until Monday.
Theres a supermarket in front of our house.
I wondered how did she feel.

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Oxford English Grammar Course Intermediate COMMON MISTAKES TEST

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