Lesson
Common mistakes can be based on misused forms. Misused Forms are usually concerned with using a wrong preposition because “using prepositions” is a difficult topic. This lesson main purpose is to help to correct the common mistakes about using prepositions.
CHAPTER FOUR
The Fourth Part “E-F-G”
Lets go on correcting our mistakes
1.exception to, not of
(False) – This is an exception of the rule
(True) – This is an exception to the rule.
NOTE: however, we can say “with the exception of ”; as, I like all kinds of films with the exception of (= but not) horror films.
2.exchange for, not by or with
(False) - She exchanged wheat by machinery.
(True) – She exchanged wheat for machinery.
3.fail in, not from
(False) –A lot of student failed from English last year.
(True) – A lot of student failed in English last year.
4.full of, not with
(False) – The jar was full with oil.
(True) – The jar was full of oil.
5.get rid of, not from
(False) –I should get rid from her.
(True) – I should get rid of her.
6. glad of or about, not from or with
(False) – I am glad from (or with) the news.
(True) – I am glad of (or about) the news.
NOTE: But a person “glad at”; a result as, “He is glad at having received a good mark.”
7. good at, not for or in
(False) – I am good in speaking Ukranian.
(True) – I am good at speaking Arabic and Portuguese.
NOTE: “He is good in class” means that his conduct is good.
8.guard against, not from
(False) – You must guard from bad habits.
(True) – You must guard against bad habits.
9.guilty of, not for
(False) – He was found guilty for murder.
(True) – He was guilty of murder.
To be continued…