Common Errors – Confused Use of a Pronoun
Wrong: - The man told Bryan that he was wrong. Right: - Many possibilities. Or The man told Bryan that he, Bryan, was wrong.
Common Errors -Misrelated Participle
Call Bryan at 012-664-1376 Wrong: - Having left the country, it is obvious that Bryan will not be competing at the national basketball championships this Saturday. Right: - Having left the country, Bryan will obviously not be competing at the national basketball championships this Saturday.
Gaps of English Language
There are three. (wrong) There are three of us. (Correct) Bryan President and founder of Mastertuition 012-664-1376 Well-planned English and BM essay writing courses in Bandar Botanic and Bandar Puteri Puchong.
Adjective Endings 2|English Vocabulary |UEC English Exam Tips
al original rural punctual optional trivial vocational bilingual cordial annual casual able enjoyable fovaurable likeable reliable desirable hospitable acceptable capable lovable manageable comfortable ible sensible horrible flexible resistible edible reversible ic scientific energetic dynamic majestic systematic metric artistic ical electrical musical technical chemical geographical majestical id solid timid valid liquid less worthless formless endless helpless... Continue Reading →
The Links|Preposition |English Grammar |UEC English Exam Tips
Combinations Prepositions readily combine with nouns, verbs, and adjectives. nouns aptitude, talent for belief, faith in evidence, hint, news, proof of sympathy for,with praise for #mastertuition #SPMEnglish #englishgrammar +verbs annoyed by (a remark) annoyed with (somebody) argue about (an issue) argue with (a person) argue for, against (a proposal) accede to (a request) account for... Continue Reading →
Problem words
Problem words for subject-verb agreement With, together with, like, as well as do not add to the number. (Only and adds to the number.) The boy, with ten others in the bus, was late for school. The member of Parliament, together with eight officials, is touring Shah Alam. Salmah, like Alice, is tall for her... Continue Reading →
Rules for Agreement|English Grammar|UEC English Exam Tips
Amount, distances and number can be taken as single units if used as subjects. Two is enough. Fifteen ringgit is what I have to pay. Sixteen kilometres is a long way to talk. But, Two watches have been stolen from her locker. (2 units) There are 16 kilometres more to cover. (16 units of distance)... Continue Reading →
About|Preposition |ENGLISH GRAMMAR |UEC English Exam Tips ㊙️
1.The concert is about to start. 2.The shirt costs about ten ringgit . 3.They are talking about the incident. 6.Why are you always worried about your results? 7.The boys are complaining about the poor food. #Englishgrammar #spmenglish #mastertuition
Common Error 1.6. Spot the errors
Proficiency of English in Malaysia is required to be polished at once because of English errors exist in the vicinity. Refer to mastertuition.com.my/category/english-lessons/ to learn more.
English Common Error 1.5
1. Correct: I do not like this kind of apples. Incorrect: I do not like these kind of apples. 2. Correct: That sort of people is nice to talk with. Incorrect: Those sort of people are nice to talk with. 3. Correct: These kinds of apples are sweet. Incorrect; This kinds of apples is sweet. ... Continue Reading →
English Common Error 1.4.
Those cattle are ours. (Not, that cattle is ours). I know those people. (Not that people). Mr. Bryan came with his family. (or, Mr. Bryan came with the members of his family members.) (Not, came with his family members.) There is no room for him here. (Not, place.) We had a good game of badminton.... Continue Reading →
English Practice for Common Error 1.3.
I do not like this poetry (or, these poems). (Not, these poetries) Have you learnt the new poem? (Not, the new poetry). I like the mountain scenery. (Not, sceneries). This news is good. (Not, these news are good).
Common Errors in similes showing qualities of things / creatures!
Wrong: as clear as a crystal. Correct: as clear as crystal. Wrong: as hard as the iron Correct: As hard as iron. Wrong: as smooth as the glasses Correct: as smooth as glass. Wrong: as safe as a bank. Correct: as safe as the bank. Wrong: as silent as a grave Correct: as silent as... Continue Reading →
Preposition for Transport – Set 2
When do we use 'in' and 'on' for different forms of transportation?Why is it 'on the bus' and 'in the car'? What is the difference? Well, let's take a short look:on the bus, on the train, on the ship, on the plane - These are all forms of public transportation.in the car, in the boat, in the canoe - These are forms of private transportation.It appears that 'on' is used with public... Continue Reading →
Preposition for Public Transport
Things you get on: train, plane, bus, boatWhen talking about commercial or public transportation, such as a train or plane, use the preposition.The passengers are on the plane.We need to get on this bus.Manuel is waiting for us on the boat.Things you get in: taxi, car, truckWhen it comes to personal modes of transportation, such as a taxi or a car,... Continue Reading →
Indirect Questions|ENGLISH GRAMMAR |UEC English Exam Tips ㊙️
He asked her where he lives. I want to know what the time is. I'll ask them why Ali is absent. I don't know where the chalk is. I don't want to know. He asked me Please ask him I'll find out I'll tell you. Can you see. I wonder #Englishgrammar #mastertuition #mastertuition
Preposition + Verbs2|Preposition |ENGLISH GRAMMAR |UEC English Exam Tips ㊙️
decide on (a matter) differ from (a feature) with (a person) engage in (a conversation) find fault with (others) insist on (rights) live at (at address) in (a flat) on (an item of food) with... Continue Reading →
Preposition + Verb|UEC English Exam Tips ㊙️
agree to (a proposal) with (somebody) believe in (a religion) to (a club) centre on (a topic) comply with (rules) conform to (rules) confide in (a person) consist of (different parts) conversant with (a topic)... Continue Reading →
The Links |Preposition| ENGLISH GRAMMAR |UEC English Exam Tips ㊙️
Combinations: Preposition readily combine with nouns, verbs and adjectives. + nouns: aptitude, talent for belief, faith in prooft of sympathy for, with praise for, of +verbs annoyed by (a remark) with (somebody) argue about (an issue) with (a person) for, against (a proposal) account ... Continue Reading →
In and Within|Preposition |ENGLISH GRAMMAR |UEC English Exam Tips ㊙️
In and Within: When referring to time, in denotes the close of a period, within denotes a time less than the close of the period. e.g. 1 I shall return in a year's time. (After a year) 2. I shall return within a year. (Before a year has passed) ☎️Please enroll in my course to... Continue Reading →
In and Into|Preposition |ENGLISH GRAMMAR |UEC English Exam Tips ㊙️
In, Into. In denotes position or rest, into shows motion, e.g. 2. He ran into the room in which his mother was. ☎️Please enroll in my course to master the methods of recollection and utilization. Call Bryan @ 012-664-1376. #Englishgrammar #mastertuition #spmenglish
For and Before|Preposition |ENGLISH GRAMMAR |UEC English Exam Tips ㊙️
For and Before. In a negative (no) sentence for is used for a period time, and before for a point of time, thus: She will not be here for an hour yet. She will not be here before five o'clock. ☎️Please enroll in my course to master the methods of recollection and utilization. Call Bryan @... Continue Reading →
Since and From|Preposition |ENGLISH GRAMMAR |UEC English Exam Tips ㊙️
Since is used for a point of time, with the Present Prefect Tense, From can be used in any Tense, e.g. She has been ill since Monday. We have lived here since the last war. #Englishgrammar #spmenglish #mastertuition 3. She was ill from Monday to Friday. 4. He starts (will start) work from tomorrow. ☎️Please... Continue Reading →
Between and Among|Preposition |ENGLISH GRAMMAR |UEC English Exam Tips ㊙️
Between is generally for two; Among for more than two. e.g. 1. The money was divided between the two boys. 2. The sweets were divided among the ten children. ☎️Please enroll in my course to master the methods of recollection and utilization. Call Bryan @ 012-664-1376. #Englishgrammar #mastertuition #spmenglish
By and With|Preposition |ENGLISH GRAMMAR |UEC English Exam Tips ㊙️
By, With. By is generally used for the person. With is used for the instrument. 1. He was killed with a knife by his enemy. ☎️Please enroll in my course to master the methods of recollection and utilization. Call Bryan @ 012-664-1376. #Englishgrammar #mastertuition #spmenglish
Beside and Besides|Preposition |ENGLISH GRAMMAR |UEC English Exam Tips ㊙️
Beside, Besides Beside means "by the side of", e.g.. He sat beside his wife. Besides means "in addition", e.g. There are others here besides you. ☎️Please enroll in my course to master the methods of recollection and utilization. Call Bryan @ 012-664-1376. #Englishgrammar #mastertuition #spmenglish
At and In|Preposition |ENGLISH GRAMMAR |UEC English Exam Tips ㊙️
At, in. At refers to a point of time; In to a larger space of time. 1. He cam at 8 o'clock in the morning. 2. Similarly, for a small place we use "at", e.g. He lives at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. The university is at Petaling Jaya in Kuala Lumpur. ☎️Please enroll in my... Continue Reading →