workshop 1.3 a frequently made mistakes

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workshop 1.3a

mistakes to learn from

based on your writing

the form

The gift is packed in pink gift paper.

The gift is packed in pink gift paper.

The gift is wrapped in pink gift paper.

Phone number: 06 8376779

What happens if British Rail tries to contact you?

Its in a blue bag containing a big box…

Its in a blue bag containing a big box…

It’s in a …

I last seen the bag on the train.

I last seen the bag on the train.

I last saw the bag on the train.

I noticed that it was gone

I noticed that it was gone

I noticed it was gone

I think that the bag still on the train is.

I think that the bag still on the train is.

I think that the bag is still on the train.

Is it possible that the bag as soon as possible return by me.

Is it possible that the bag as soon as possible return by me.

Is it possible that the bag is returned to me as soon as possible?

Could you return the bag to me asap, please?

On the bag there is a logo of Ajax.

On the bag there is a logo of Ajax.

On the bag is the logo of Ajax

by the window. 

by the window. (near the window)

At the window (= bij het raam)

The bag has a nike label.

The bag has a nike label.

The bag has a Nike label. (let op: namen, ook je eigen naam, namen van dagen en maanden en producten met een hoofdletter!)

ten minutes to three

14.50 mag gewoon

Nationality: Dutch!

You speak Dutch, you are Dutch and you’re from The Netherlands

the message

If you have some questions

If you have some questions

If you have any questions…

So as you all know do we have a diner

So as you all know do we have a diner

As you all know we have diner…

you don’t need to teak the first abatement on the left

you don’t need to teak the first abatement on the left

… don’t take the first turn/exit/road on your left (hand)…

(abatement = afslag in relatie tot een veiling)

I hope that I give you enough information.

I hope that I give you enough information.

I hope that I gave/have given you enough information.

Greetings from your colleagues,/Regards you college…

Colleagues = meervoud -> colleague

Nooit: greetings! -> Kind regards

Kind regards, your colleague…

dus: Dear colleagues,

niet: Kind Regarts,

maar: Kind Regards,

If you know you have to take a detour…

If you know you have to take a detour…

As you know you have to take a detour…

…and you ride on Cliff Road…

…and you ride on Cliff Road…

… and you drive on Cliff Road…

I hope you have all the information’s for tonight and I see you by The Pilot Inn.

I hope you have all the information’s for tonight and I see you by The Pilot Inn.

I hope you have all the information you need for tonight and I will see you at The Pilot Inn.

To reach the pilot inn you will have to make a detour through Cliff Red.

To reach the pilot inn you will have to make a detour through Cliff Red.

To reach the Pilot Inn you will have to take a detour via Cliff Road.