60 FCE Common Mistakes
These mistakes were found by teachers when they were correcting FCE
written papers or checking the speaking tests, so pay close attention ...
WRONG
1. Everyday, he gets up early.
2. The weather is unstable here.
3. This is a scene describing a natural
disaster.
4. He was wearing a long pants.
5. They seems to be happy.
6. I would do something indoor.
7. I stayed in the washroom for 30 minutes.
Hopefully my body will be dry by then.
8. There were eyes looking at me.
9. ... to switch the fan to a higher volume.
10. From time to time loud crushes ...
11. I could see the asian house.
12. I saw a human feature.
13. ... intent on getting there revenge.
14. We changed into different clothings.
15. I agree to the statement that she made.
16. I came down the bus.
17. We were chit chatting.
18. There were alot people.
19. Although it is late, but I will still come.
20. I was awaiting my results.
21. The reporter was biased towards him, and
was always criticising him.
22. He complained about the biasness of the
RIGHT
Every day, he gets up early. (EVERYDAY is an
adjective; EVERY DAY is an adverb)
The weather is unpredictable here.
This is a scene showing a natural disaster.
He was wearing a pair of long pants.
They seem to be happy.
I would do something indoors.
I stayed in the washroom for 30 minutes.
Hopefully my body would be dry by then.
There were people looking at me.
... to switch the fan's knob to a cooler
position.
From time to time loud crashes ...
I could see the ancient house.
I saw a human figure.
... intent on getting their revenge.
We changed into different clothes.
I agree with the statement that she made.
I came down from the bus.
We were engaging in chitchat.
There were a lot of people.
Although it is late I will still come.
I was waiting for my results.
The reporter was biased against him, and
was always criticising him.
He complained about the reporter's bias.
 reporter.
23. I will bring you there.
24. He was of medium built.
25. They were China-made.
26. He ran pasted me.
27. Your essay is out of point.
28. What time do you reach home?
29. ... for her family members.
30. ... with my fellow schoolmates.
I will take you there.
He was of medium build.
They were Made in China.
He ran past me.
Your essay is off the point.
What time do you get home? (REACH implies
difficulty in attainment)
... for her family.
... with my schoolmates. (or "fellow
students")