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Grammar
Common Mistakes


Don't say: Both did not come.
Say: Neither came.

Don't say: Both of them did not pass the test.
Say : Neither of them passed the test.

In negative clauses, we use ‘neither’ not both.

Don't say: Have you received any informations?
Say: Have you received any information?

The word information is uncountable in English. It does not have a plural form.

Don't say: We have bought new furnitures.
Say: We have bought new furniture.

The word "furniture" does not have a plural form in English. To denote the singular aspect of the noun, you can use ‘an article of furniture’ or a ‘piece of furniture’.

Don't say: The machineries were expensive.
Say: The machinery was expensive.

The word "machinery" does not have a plural form. It is uncountable and takes a singular verb.

Don't say: The sceneries here are beautiful.
Say: The scenery here is beautiful.

Don't say: Do not carry heavy luggages during travel.
Say: Do not carry heavy luggage during travel.

Don't say: He conveyed these news to his relatives.
Say: He conveyed this news to his relatives.

The words "scenery, luggage and news" are uncountable in English. They do not have a plural form.