Common Mistake (I)

These mistakes in English are quite common. A formal online English degree will not always go over these errors, so study up below to improve your language skills if you are ESL.
Indonesian Style : It's seven twenty o'clock.
American Style : It's seven twenty.
Indonesian Style : Your coat is broken.
American Style : Your coat is torn.
Indonesian Style : Susan didn't make a fault anyway.
American Style : Susan didn't make a mistake anyway.
Indonesian Style : Would you mind posting this letter for me ? Yes, certainly.
American Style : Would you mind mailing this letter for me ? Of course not. OR ( Not at all )
Indonesian Style : He becomes better.
American Style : He got better.
Indonesian Style : We'll have a hearing test tomorrow.
American Style : We'll have a listening test tomorrow.
Indonesian Style : I recommend you to take a long vacation.
American Style : I recommend that you take a long vacation.
Indonesian Style : The last bus leaves at eleven o'clock. It's about eleven now, Hurry up!
American Style : The last bus leaves at eleven o'clock. It's nearly ( almost ) eleven now, Hurry up!
Indonesian Style : It was still bright outside.
American Style : It was still light outside.

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