1.句子不完整
Many students have a hard time passing all the tests to get into college. For example, my friend in high school.
句子没有主要主语或主要动词,因为其实它应是一个从句。这是一个非常常见的错误,修改的方法是将两个句子连接起来。
2.结构不平行
例:I was able to raise my TOEFL score by studying hard and I read lots of books.
当使用连词将一系列的单词联接起来的时候,应当使用词性相同或同一类型的短语。
3.段落过长,不分段,主语与动词一致问题
She are a good friend of mine that I has known for a long time. 主语和动词在数方面不一致。
4.句子别扭
We heated the soup in the microwave for too long and the shape of the container changed.
措辞过长或不清。换言之,句子显得滑稽可笑。
5.不要使用get
When I got home, I got tired, so I got a book and got into bed.
Get太不正式,意思也过于含糊,不适合用在正式的场合。应将get改为一个更加具体的单词,如become, receive, find, achieve, 等等。