Verb Use

动词用法

1. 你就是在这点上弄错了。

Incorrect: This is where you mistake.

Correct: This is where you are mistaken.

2. 我哥哥一直在忙着准备期终考试。

Incorrect: My brother has been busy in preparing for his final examination.

Correct: My brother has been busy preparing for his final examination.

3. 劳拉用了半天时间复习功课。

Incorrect: Laura has spent half a day to revise her lessons.

Correct: Laura has spent a half day revising her lessons.

4. 我习惯了开灯看电视。

Incorrect: I am used to watch television with the light on.

Correct: I am used to watching television with the light on.

5. 饭后，母亲提议去散步。

Incorrect: After dinner, my mother suggested to go for a walk.

Correct: After dinner, my mother suggested going for a walk.

6. 政府正在考虑在伦敦新建一个机场的可能性。

Incorrect: The government is considering the possibility to build a new airport in London.

Correct: The government is considering the possibility of building a new airport in London.

7. 他的新书将大卖。

Incorrect: His new book will be sold well.

Correct: His new book will sell well.

8. 我有很多活要干。

Incorrect: I have a lot of work to be done.

Correct: I have a lot of work to do.

9. 孩子们当时处境非常危险，一个杀气腾腾的疯子正挥着刀在幼儿园里乱跑。

Incorrect: The children were very dangerous as the knife-wielding madman was running amok in the kindergarten.

Correct: The children were in great danger as the knife-wielding madman was running amok in the kindergarten.