Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Common Mistakes in use of English-Lesson 49

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Common Mistakes in use of English-Lesson 49


Don't Have To Vs Mustn't
Don't have to = Do not have to We have to use don't have to to say that there is no obligation or necessity to do something.
For example: "You don't have to do the exercises at the end of this page."

Mustn't = must not is a modal verb used to show that something is not allowed. When you use mustn't you are telling people not to do things. It has the same force as don't , as in: Don't do that!
For example: "You mustn't drink if you're going to drive."


Downside Vs Underside
Downside is a noun that means the disadvantage of a situation.
For example: "One of the downsides of living in Mumbai is that it is very expensive."

Underside is a noun that means the side of something that is usually nearest the ground.
For example: "Look at the underside of your iMac car. It is totally rusted.

Driving Test Vs Test Drive
A driving test (also known as a driving exam) is a procedure designed to test a person's ability to drive a motor vehicle.

A test drive is when you drive an automobile to assess it, usually before buying it.

e.g . vs  i.e.
e.g. stands for exempli gratia = for example.
For example: "I like fast cars, e.g. Ferrari and Porsche"
In the sentence above you are simply giving an example of the kinds of cars you like - Ferraris and Porches.

i.e. stands for id est = that is (in explanation).
For example: "I like fast cars, i.e. any car that can go over 150mph."
In this second sentence you are giving an explanation of what you consider to be fast.


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