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Common Mistakes in English takes more than 550 examples of typycal errors ,for example words that are often confused. misused , or used with the worng preposition . and offers a correct version and an explanation that will help students avoid making that mistake themselves. an invaluable topic for students who are keen to ' get in right' every time
Using the wrong preposition
:mistakes are often made bye using the wrong preposition after certain words. The following list includes the words which most often give trouble
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.Absorbed (= very much intrested) in , not at
Don't say : The man was adsorbed at his work
Say : The man was absorbed in his work
Accuse of, not for
Don't say :She accused the man for stealing
Say : She accused the man of stealing
note : charge takes with : hthe man was charged with murder
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Accustomed to, not with
Don't say : I'm accustomed whit hot weather
Say : I'm accoustomed to hot weather
note: also used to: he is used to the heat