Stop Saying "My Condolences" - 10 incorrect English and Corrections.
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3 years ago
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Stop Saying "My Condolences" - 10 incorrect English and Corrections.
English language has made it more easier for us to communicate to unknown people within us and outside the country that don't understand our native language. So it will be embarrassing if we spent 17 years or more of our lifetime learning English during our school period, still we can't still place were "is or of" supposed to be Or make a common correct English grammar.
Moreover, if you're less busy, Make out Time to To read and watch online videos related to English grammar to update and correct some of your bad spoken grammar.
I have able to gather up 10 wrong English we speak everyday with their corrections below.
Wrong English
1. off the light.
Correct English
switch off the light.
Wrong English
2. The rain is falling.
Correct English
It's raining.
Wrong English
Open to page 49.
Correct English
Open at page 49.
Wrong English
4. She is trickish.
Correct English
She is cunning.
Wrong English
5. Is peter and paul coming ?
Correct
will peter And paul come?
Wrong English
6. Has NEPA has taken the light.
Correct
Has NEPA has interrupted the light.
Wrong English
7. She seriously lacking behind.
Correct word
She seriously lagging behind.
Wrong English
8. The company seek gater man.
Correct word
The Company seek gate keeper.
Wrong English
9. Give this shoe to shoemaker to repair.
Correct word
Give this shoe to Shoe mender to repair.
Wrong English
10. I don't like beans
Correct word
I don't eat beans
Stop telling people "My condolences" Most people find it awkward and common, please say this instead;
1. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss.
2. I’m stunned by this news. I’m so very sorry for your loss.
3. My heart aches to hear this news. I’m praying for everyone.
4. Please know that your friends love you and are here for you.
5. I’m so sorry. My heart goes out to you.
6. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
When you use this word above, it will sound more soft and tender than ordinary "my condolences"
I hope you learnt something new, if you feel there is something that should be added to the list you are free to add yours. if you do not agree with the corrections made above, you're free to share your opinion in comments Boxes.
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3 years ago
First to comment oh
3 years ago
English class ooo where are the English students
3 years ago
Stop saying my condolences
3 years ago
Uunk jhvug yvvg yv you
3 years ago
Rubbish who does correct English help?
3 years ago
Ok, is a good thing to know
3 years ago
Tell that open at page 49 to pastors and they will swear for you. Everyone is used to open to page 49 o!
3 years ago
They are about 1000 English words
3 years ago
This is educative
3 years ago
3 years ago
Hnnnnnnnnnnn thank you ooo
3 years ago
English is good
3 years ago
Thanks so much for the corrections
3 years ago
English na stress
3 years ago
Thanks so much... learnt something already!but that open at page 49.......oyibo ye strong gio o
3 years ago
Speaking English
3 years ago
I speak English
3 years ago
Thanks I appreciate
3 years ago
This is good
3 years ago
Nice one
Good correction