Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Common Mistakes in use of English-Lesson 51

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Common Mistakes in use of English-Lesson 51



Come Over (V) Vs Overcome (N)
Come over is a phrasal verb, that can mean several things.
To move from one place to another, or move towards someone.
For example: "Come over here."

To seem to be a particular type of person
For example: "Politicians often come over as arrogant."

To be influenced suddenly and unexpectedly by a strange feeling.
For example: "Don't stand up too quickly or you may come over dizzy."

Overcome is a verb, which means to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something.
For example: "Using technology can help many people overcome any disabilities they have."


Complement (V) Vs Compliment (N)
Complement is a verb, which means to make something seem better or more attractive when combined.
For example: "The colours blue and green complement each other perfectly."

Compliment is a noun, which means a remark that expresses approval, admiration or respect.
For example: "It was the nicest compliment anyone had ever paid me."


Concentrate Vs Concentrated
The verb - When you concentrate you direct all your efforts towards a particular activity, subject or problem.
For example: You need to concentrate harder when you listen to something in another language.

The adjective - If something is concentrated it means it has had some liquid removed.
For example: I prefer freshly squeezed orange juice to concentrated.

The simple past of "to concentrate" is "concentrated" this is where the confusion may arise.
For example: She concentrated very hard in the exam.


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