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If collecting something becomes a hobby, a child is bound to develop skills in organizing and classifying things.
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If collecting something becomes a hobby, a child is bound to develop skills in organizing and classifying things.
CORRECT [113] 'Hobby' is used mostly for peaceful activities such as stamp collecting, gardening, arts,crafts, playing a musical intstrument and the like. Sports and travelling are mostly referred to as pastimes, leisure(-time) activities or simply interests.
When we think of a hobby, we usually tend to think of a pastime that is pursued in one's free time, in what is often termed leisure time.
CORRECT [113] 'Hobby' is something that you do for pleasure in your free time. It usually designates a peaceful activity, such as stamp collecting or gardening. Sports and, for example, travelling are mostly referred to as interests.
Peter's hobbies include bizarre activities such as collecting ants and bugs and making them fight each other. If he were six, this would still be a normal way of spending his free time, but at sixteen I think he should move on to more advanced pastimes.
CORRECT [113] 'Hobby' in general means an activity that span class=cald-definition someone does for pleasure when they are not working. It's usually more concistent than an interest.
Ben's hobby is restoring vintage motorcycles.
I've always had an interest in astronomy.
He's so multifaceted! Not only is he a successful businessman and a father of four, he still manages to find time for fly fishing, playing chess, big game hunting and a number of other interests.
CORRECT [113] Your interests are the activities that you enjoy doing and the subjects that you like to spend time learning about:
On his form he lists his interests as cycling, the cinema and cooking.
Do you take an interest in any music-related leisure time activities?
CORRECT [113] 'To take an interest in st.' means to be interested in it and to want to discover more about it:
She takes more of interest in politics these days.
We only had six hours this week; almost everybody cancelled their lectures because of the flu epidemic.
WRONG [114] To talk about the period of time you spent at school in which you're taught about a subject, you say 'class', 'lesson' or 'period':
Who takes/teaches your environmental studies class?
The reason students from other faculties think everyone at the Faculty of Arts is lazy is because our classes take an hour and a half, while they only have 45-minute periods!
CORRECT [114] 'Class', 'lesson' or 'period' are the correct expressions for talking about the amount of time at school in which you're taught about a subject :
How can we make science lessons more interesting?
Would you rather go to the seminar or join me for a cup of coffee?
CORRECT [114] 'A seminar' is a class at universities or colleges where a group of students and a teacher meet to study and discuss something:
I attended practically every lecture and seminar when I was a student.
We had a break after the hour, but then we had to go to the compulsory lecture anyway. They actually notice when you're absent!
WRONG [114] To talk about the period of time you spent at school in which you are taught something, say 'class', 'lesson' or 'period'. 'Hour' is the period of 60 minutes.
I could hardly keep track of the complicated philosophical deductions he went through in class. I hope next week's lecture sheds some light on what he introduced today.
CORRECT [114] 'Class' is the correct expression for the period of time at school in which you're taught about a subject or how to do something. At universities and colleges 'class' is a general term for seminars and lectures.
Are you sure you can manage? Twenty hours a week for a full term seems like a lot of schoolwork.*WRONG [114]* To talk about the period of time you spent at school in which you are taught something, say 'class', 'lesson' or 'period'. 'Hour' is the period of 60 minutes.The tour had a great success and the band quickly rose to stardom.*WRONG [110]* In English, abstract concepts are expressed with 'be' NOT with 'have': The tour was a great success.It was terrible! Hardly anyone showed up and we had to divide all the hard work among the four of us!*CORRECT [109]* 'Hardly' means 'only just; almost not': I could hardly hear her at the back. Hardly had a moment passed before the door creaked open.The standard of the contributions at the conference was very high.*CORRECT [110]* In English, abstract concepts are expressed with 'be' NOT with 'have': The film was a great success.Remember Peter? He has his twentieth birthday this coming Sunday!*WRONG [110]* In English, abstract concepts are expressed with 'be' NOT with 'have': It's his thirtieth birthday next Saturday.You could be a bit more positive about things. Everything has its reasons, even a failing relationships.*WRONG [110]* In English, abstract concepts are expressed with 'be' NOT with 'have': There's a reason for everything. The concert was a great success.Maybe there really is no point trying all that hard.*CORRECT [110]* In English, abstract concepts are expressed with 'be' NOT with 'have': There's no point in anything.There was a lot of discussion about whether Jasmine should have her tongue pierced or not.*CORRECT [120]* 'Whether' NOT 'if' is used after prepositions: There was a big argument about whether we should move to a new house.Whether or not I'll get there in time for Matthew's lecture, I don't know.*CORRECT [120]* Whether ...or is a double conjuction and is used to introduce two or more possibilities: I'm going, whether she likes it or not. Let's face it - you're going to be late whether you go by bus or train.Jed called if I was coming to the seminar and taking notes for him.*WRONG [120]* If somebody else phoned, wrote or otherwise enquired about something and you want to report it, you've got to use a verb of enquiry: He phoned and ASKED whether I was going to the seminar.If we go by bus or by train doesn't really matter. It's bound to be a slow journey either way.*WRONG [120]* 'Whether ...or' is a double conjuction and is used to introduce two possibilities: I'm wondering whether to have the fish or the beef. The ticket will cost the same, whether we buy it now or wait till later.We should make the best of our lives. If we are able to do this depends on our characters.*WRONG [120]* When a question-word clause is a subject or complement, 'whether' is usually preferred: Whether we can stay with my mother is another matter. (subject) The question is whether the man can be trusted. (complement)I still don't know if I'll be able to look after Timmy during the holidays or not.*CORRECT [120]* Both 'whether' and 'if' can introduce indirect questions: I'm not sure whether/if I'll have time. I asked whether/if she had any letters for me.I'm going to spend all of my money on a new motorcycle whether you like it or not!*CORRECT [120]* 'Whether ...or' is a double conjuction and is used to introduce two possibilities: I'm going, whether she likes it or not.I wondered whether Pauline had left town as I hadn't seen her for some time.*CORRECT [120]* Both 'whether' and 'if' can introduce indirect questions: I wasn't sure whether you'd like it. She asked me whether I was interested in working for her.Classical music includes symphonies, operas, sonatas, song cycles, and lieder.*CORRECT [119]* 'Classical' in connection with music describes music that is considered to be part of a long especially formal tradition and to be of lasting value or music written in Europe between about 1750 and 1830: The mature works of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert belong to the Classical period. Do you prefer classical music like Mozart and Mahler, or pop?This mechanical device will make your car more economical to run.*CORRECT [119]* 'Mechanical' is the correct adjectival form. There's no adjective in the shape of 'mechanic'. 'Mechanic' is a person who's job is repairing the engines of vehicles and other machines. 'Economical' means not using a lot of fuel, money etc: The company produces mechanical parts for airplane engines. There's increasing demand for cars which are more economical on fuel.Wow, we just got back from a weekend in Paris and it must be said there is so much to see! My favorite was the Eiffel Tower it's so interesting from an architectonic point of view!*WRONG [119]* 'Architectonic' is a specialized expression and is rarely used in everyday speech. Instead, use 'architectural' or 'architecturally': The building is certainly exampleof a great architectural interest to wide public.At the moment he's writing his doctoral thesis; I think it's something about developing economic strategies to reduce global unemployment.*CORRECT [119]* 'Economic' means 'relating to trade, industry and money': The government's economic policies have led us into the worst recession for years.It's more economic to use half the amount of shampoo to wash your hair - you don't need so much thick foam!*WRONG [119]* 'Economic' means 'relating to trade, industry and money'. To say that something saves money, use 'economical': What's the most economical way of heating this building?It was an ornate and handsome vase - a classic example of Greek pottery.*CORRECT [119]* 'Classic' means 'typical', 'traditional' or 'having a high quality or standard against which other things are judged': That was classic! That van-driver signalled right, and then turned left. (typical) She wore a classic navy suit. (traditional, always fashionable)/ Have you ever read Fielding's classic novel 'Tom Jones'? (high quality)That house was a classic example of mid-Victorian architecture.*CORRECT [119]* 'Classic' means 'typical', 'traditional' or 'having a high quality or standard against which other things are judged': That was classic! That van-driver signalled right, and then turned left. (typical) She wore a classic navy suit. (traditional, always fashionable)/ Have you ever read Fielding's classic novel 'Tom Jones'? (high quality)Oh no! You've just made the classical mistake for a beginner at Chess! Don't move the Knight first!*WRONG [119]* 'Classical' relates to: music that is considered to be part of a long especially formal tradition and to be of lasting value music written in Europe between about 1750 and 1830 belonging to or relating to the culture of ancient Rome and Greece traditional in style or form, or based on methods developed over a long period of time If you want to say that something is typical, use 'classic'Jade, you seem to know so many languages. Would you happen to know what the German for bumblebee is?*CORRECT [116]* If you want to ask what a certain thing is called in a foreign language, you say: What's 'bumblebee' in German? What's the German for 'bumblebee'? How do you say 'bumblebee' in German?How is detached house in Czech?*WRONG [116]* If you want to ask what a certain thing is called, for example, in English you say: What's 'rodinný dům' called in English? What's the English for 'rodinný dům'? How do you say 'rodinný dům' in English?How is the situation like? Are they still at odds?*WRONG [117]* If you are asking about characteristic features of a thing, person or situation, you say 'What's ....like?:/ What's the weather like in England? What's he like? Is he a nice person?Perhaps you would know. How long is his father in Cameroon?*WRONG [118]* In questions with 'how long...' it is important that you know what you're asking about! If you want to know how long somebody has been somewhere, you say: How long have you been in the Czech Republic? If you want to know how long they're going to spend somewhere, you say: How long are you going to be in the Czech Republic/will you be in the Czech Republic? If you want to know how long is somebody staying, you say: How long are you in the Czech Republic for?You are a doctor, you should know: how is tonsilitis said in German?*WRONG [116]* If you want to ask what a certain thing is called, for example, in English you say: What's 'tonsilitis' called in German? What's the German for 'tonsilitis'? How do you say 'tonsilitis' in German?I have no clue. I don't even know what it is! Could you please tell me how you call this in ANY language?*WRONG [116]* If you want to ask what a certain thing is called in a foreign language, you say: What's 'sword' in Japanese? What's the Japanese for 'flower'? How do you say 'star' in Japanese?The record companies should have won the case against the woman who was sharing copyrighted music on Kazaa.*CORRECT [111]* To talk about past events which did not happen, or which may or may not have happened, use 'should have + past participle': I should have phoned Ed this morning, but I forgot.Henry had to come at half seven, and it's almost eight now. I'll bet he forgot to switch time zones!*WRONG [111]* To talk about past events which didn't happen or which may or may not have happened, say 'should have + past infinitive' or 'was/were supposed + to infinitive': You shouldn't have called him a fool - it really upset him. He was supposed to come at six. I don't what kept him up.It's still a problem; he had to have solved it years ago.*WRONG [111]* To talk about events that didn't happen in the past, or which may or may not have happened, use 'should have + past participle' or was/were supposed + to infinitive: He should have solved it years ago.Ben was supposed to go to the grocery store, but then something came up and he had to drive over to his dad's place.*CORRECT [111]* To talk about past events which didn't happen, say 'should have + past participle' or 'was/were' supposed + to infinitive: She was supposed to be in her office, but she wasn't.Not everyone enjoys films with a happy end - far from it!*WRONG [108]* To say that something ended happily, use 'happy ending': I don't like watching films with happy ending. They're sooo heartwarming!What's it like living in a small Central European town?*CORRECT [117]* To ask about characteristics of a certain thing, you say 'what's ....like? An excerpt from Monty Python's 'Nudge, nudge' sketch: A: Well, I mean like, ...you've slept with a lady...? B: Yes... A: What's it like?I wouldn't know since I've only been here for three weeks or so!*CORRECT [118]* To say that you've already been somewhere for a certain period of time, you use present perfect: I don't know really, I've only been here for about a week.One thing I find particularly difficult is talking to Czechs. They are so bad at languages! I used to ask What's the Czech for this? but even that proved to be too hard for some of them! Now I just point to things!*CORRECT [116]* To ask what a certain things is called in a foreign language, you say: What's this called in Czech? What's the Czech for 'car'? How do you say 'house' in Czech?Oh, you arrived here only this morning! How long are you in Frankfurt for?*CORRECT [118]* To ask how long somebody is staying for in a certain place,you say: How long are you here for?I never enjoyed studying the classic languages - I mean, what's the point of learning Ancient Greek and Latin nowadays?*WRONG [119]* Ancient Greek and Latin are called 'classicAL languages'. 'Classic' means typical or traditional:/ He's a classic example of a kid who's clever but lazy.I have no idea how the situation will be like in two or three months!*WRONG [117]* To talk about characteristic features of a thing, person or situation, you say 'what .... like' NOT 'how ....like': No one know what's he really like.Travis is quite handy with all kinds of throwing knives and hatchets.*CORRECT [106]* If you want to say that somebody is able to use something skilfully, you say 'handy with something' or 'handy + how/where': Jonathan's good at wallpapering but he's not so handy with a paintbrush. Susannah's very handy (= good at doing things which need skilled use of the hands) about the house.Sadie doesn't seem to be very handy around the house, does she?*CORRECT [106]* If you want to say that somebody is able to use something skilfully, you say 'handy with something' or 'handy + how/where': Jonathan's good at wallpapering but he's not so handy with a paintbrush. Susannah's very handy (= good at doing things which need skilled use of the hands) about the house.Of course, you'll have to work hard. After all, that's what you're getting paid for, isn't it?*CORRECT [109]* 'Hard' is both an adjective as well as adverb meaning 'difficult to understand, do, experience or deal with' or 'needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort' The topics get harder later in the course. It's hard to say which of them is lying. I'm not surprised he failed his exam - he didn't exactly try very hard!All I want is a relatively lucky life -- eventually settling down, getting a house and a proper job, these kinds of things... Or is that asking too much?*WRONG [107]* If you want to say 'pleased', i.e. 'feeling, showing or causing pleasure or satisfaction', use 'happy'. If you want to express 'having good things happen to you by chance', say 'lucky': All I want is a relatively happy life. I'm going on holiday./Lucky you!They've hardly achieved anything - it's been a complete waste of time!*CORRECT [109]* 'Hardly' means 'only just'/'almost not': We hardly ever (= almost never) go to concerts. The party had hardly started when she left.Michaela was quite happy with the movie at first, but totally condemned it in the end -- in her opinion the traditional Hollywood-like happy ending completely destroyed all artistic ambition the film may have had.*CORRECT [107]* Happy means 'to be pleased or satisfied with something': Are you happy about/with (= satisfied with) your new working arrangements?/ 'Happy ending' is the correct expression for something that ends happily. Do not even dream of using 'happy end'!!!Wow, a two-dollar bill! Must be my happy day today!*WRONG [107]* 'Happy' means 'pleased', i.e. 'feeling, showing or causing pleasure or satisfaction'. If you want to express 'having good things happen to you by chance', say 'lucky': It sounds as if you had a lucky escape. I'm going on holiday./Lucky you!She is usually a happy little girl, but she's a bit upset today. She lost her favorite barbie doll -- it fell into an open sewer. She was lucky not to have fallen in after it!*CORRECT [107]* If you want to say 'pleased', i.e. 'feeling, showing or causing pleasure or satisfaction', use 'happy'. If you want to express 'having good things happen to you by chance', say 'lucky': All I want is a relatively happy life. I'm going on holiday./Lucky you!The BBC recently announced that renting a flat was as expensive as buying your own place, perhaps with the exception of some council flats.*CORRECT [115]* 'Flat' is a set of rooms for living, especially on one floor of a building. 'Flat' is usually used in BrE. In AmE you say 'apartment': I'll give you the keys to my apartment. They have a house in the country and a flat in London.Jon lives in this half-demolished family house with his stepfather and stepsister. I wouldn't want to be in his shoes!*WRONG [115]* If you talk about a house where one family lives, you say just 'house' NOT 'family house'. If you want to specify the type of the house, say: detached house (a house that is not connected to any other building) lisemi-detached (a house that is joined to another similar house on only one side) terraced house (a house in a row of similar looking houses)Well, it certainly doesn't look all that enticing from the outside, but I have to say what you have here is a really nice apartment!*CORRECT [115]* 'Apartment' (AmE) is a set of rooms for living, especially on one floor of a building. In British English you usually say 'flat': They have six luxury apartments for sale.Most of us have first-hand experience of living in one of those old communist-built blocks of flats that look like giant rabbit hutches.*CORRECT [115]* 'Block of flats' is a large building that is divided into flats/apartments.A three-bedroom family house in good condition is hard to come by these days.*WRONG [115]* If you talk about a house where one family lives, you say just 'house' NOT 'family house'. If you want to specify the type of the house, say: detached house (a house that is not connected to any other building) lisemi-detached (a house that is joined to another similar house on only one side) terraced house (a house in a row of similar looking houses)Flat prices are incredibly high today, but you can still get a decent terraced house for a reasonable sum.*CORRECT [115]* 'Flat' is a place in a block of flats (AmE: apartment). A terraced house is a house in a row of similar-looking houses (AmE: row house)