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Confusion over similar ideas: |
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Incorrect:
She has her thoughts set on a new dress. |
Correct:
She has her heart set on a new dress. |
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Wrong combination of words: |
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Incorrect:
This neighbourhood has a large crime rate. |
Correct:
This neighbourhood has a high crime rate. |
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Wrong combination of word parts: |
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Incorrect:
People can join this club, irregardless of age or race. |
Correct:
People can join this club, regardless of age or race.
People can join this club, irrespective of age or race. |
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Confusion of two closely related words: |
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Incorrect:
Trust me and you will never be regretful. |
Correct:
Trust me and you will never regret it. |
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Misuse of words: |
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Incorrect:
Technology has developed at a fast speed. |
Correct:
Technology has developed at a fast pace.
Technology helps machines run at a faster speed. |
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Incorrect:
Owning a large pet causes many disadvantages. |
Correct:
Owning a large pet has many disadvantages. |
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Wordiness and a wrong combination of words
can also lead to non-idiomatic expressions: |
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Incorrect:
There are many non-beneficial effects that arise from smoking. |
Correct:
Smoking has many harmful effects. |
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Incorrect:
Peace conferences can bring many students of various races all together. |
Correct:
Peace conferences can bring many students of various races together. |
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