Common English Mistakes in Vocabulary Building Exercisess by Mandarin Chinese Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

Learning new words is fun and helpful. CYou can use flashcards to remember vocabulary better. Also, practiceing with friends isa good way to improve. It is important to use new words in sentences to understand meaning.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to add missing sentence subjects."

Learning new words is fun and helpful. You can use flashcards to remember vocabulary better. Also, practicing with friends is a good way to improve. It is important to use new words in sentences to understand meaning.

Learning new words is fun and helpful. Can use flashcards to remember vocabulary better. Also, practice with friends is good way to improve. Is important to use new words in sentences to understand meaning.

Mistake Example #2

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

In this exercise, you will learn new words to describe daily activities. There is manylot of vocabulary that can help you talk about your routine. For example, when you wake up, you might have breakfast and then go to work or school. There isare also muchany things you do in the evening, like having dinner or watching TV. Try to use these words in sentences to practice.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I corrected some issues involving singular vs. plural nouns. Otherwise, it sounds good!"

In this exercise, you will learn new words to describe daily activities. There is a lot of vocabulary that can help you talk about your routine. For example, when you wake up, you might have breakfast and then go to work or school. There are also many things you do in the evening, like having dinner or watching TV. Try to use these words in sentences to practice.

In this exercise, you will learn new words to describe daily activities. There is many vocabulary that can help you talk about your routine. For example, when you wake up, you might have breakfast and then go to work or school. There is also much things you do in the evening, like having dinner or watching TV. Try to use these words in sentences to practice.

Mistake Example #3

Using overly formal or direct language

In order to enhance your vocabulary knowledge, it is imperative that you memorize a minimum of ten new words each day. This practice will significantly augimprovent your linguistic capabilities andfacilitate your communication with others in a more efficient manner.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"This is mostly well-written. I just toned down on the formal language a little."

In order to enhance your vocabulary knowledge, it is imperative that you memorize a minimum of ten new words each day. This practice will significantly improve your linguistic capabilities and your communication with others in a more efficient manner.

In order to enhance your vocabulary knowledge, it is imperative that you memorize a minimum of ten new words each day. This practice will significantly augment your linguistic capabilities and facilitate your communication with others in a more efficient manner.