Common English Mistakes in Grammar Exercisess by Mandarin Chinese Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Mandarin Chinese speakers from Taiwan when writing a Grammar Exercises in English.

Mistake Example #1

Misuse of singular/plural nouns ('There are much people here' instead of 'There are many people here')

Please complete the following grammar exercises by identifying and correcting the errors in the sentences. There is many student in the classroom today, and each student have their own book. Also, there is much homework to do, so everyone need to focus on their task.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"The mistakes are intentional because this is a lesson."

Please complete the following grammar exercises by identifying and correcting the errors in the sentences. There is many student in the classroom today, and each student have their own book. Also, there is much homework to do, so everyone need to focus on their task.

Please complete the following grammar exercises by identifying and correcting the errors in the sentences. There is many student in the classroom today, and each student have their own book. Also, there is much homework to do, so everyone need to focus on their task.

Mistake Example #2

Using overly formal or direct language

Please complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses. ItThis itaskmperaustivbe thatpreciselyou completethis task with utmost precisiond. The students must finish their homework before they go to bed., If they donot complete it,r they will fareceive consequa pencesalty.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I just replaced a word or two to make the English sound more natural. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

Please complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses. This task must be precisely completed. The students must finish their homework before they go to bed, or they will receive a penalty.

Please complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses. It is imperative that you complete this task with utmost precision. The students must finish their homework before they go to bed. If they do not complete it, they will face consequences.

Mistake Example #3

Omitting the subject in sentences ('Is important to learn English' instead of 'It is important to learn English')

Learning English iscan be very helpful for yourcareer. CIt can improve communication skills and open upmore opportunities. It is also fun to learna new language and meet people from different cultures.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to fix sentence subject issues."

Learning English can be very helpful for your career. It can improve communication skills and open up more opportunities. It is also fun to learn a new language and meet people from different cultures.

Learning English is very helpful for career. Can improve communication skills and open more opportunities. Is also fun to learn new language and meet people from different cultures.